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A restraining order? Against Stiles and Scott? Shit. They're in big shit right now. I look at Scott and he nods his head. I need to call Allison and fill her in on this.
I pull my phone out and call her. One ring. Two rings. She picks up. "Y/N? Is everything okay?" I breath heavily down the phone.
"Sort of, kinda not. Jackson's just filed a restraining order against Stiles and Scott. I don't know why I wasn't included in this but I'm safe for now. Did you find out anything else from the bestiary?" I say in a quick tone. This can't be happening. If they can't be near Jackson, then going after the Kanima will be harder than ever.
I hear clicking on Allison's end. "Well turns out the guidance councillor was wrong. The Kanima isn't seeking a friend. It's seeking a master" I turn to look through the window and see Jackson. A master? He's being controlled.
"So Jackson doesn't know that someone is controlling him?" I ask hoping she'll confirm my theory.
"That's what I'm working with yea. I'm also thinking his transformation into the Kanima puts him in a fugue state. It would explain why he doesn't remember doing anything as the Kanima" I sigh. Damn! Jackson has no clue what he's doing.
"Alright thanks Allison. I'll update the guys once I'm able to. Talk to you later" We say our goodbyes and I go back into the Sheriff's office. Noah's look on his face is one of anger and annoyance.
"So the details of this restraining order is that you are to stay 50 feet away from Jackson at all times. You cannot speak to Jackson. You cannot harass or abuse Jackson physically or psychologically" This is a lot. And really fucks up our plans. But I'm not the one with the restraining order. I can do all the work I guess.
I sit next to Stiles as Melissa takes Scott outside. Noah looks at me but before he can speak up I do. "Look Noah, surely you should see that this is bullshit right? When have you ever known Stiles to do something like this?" Stiles looks at me in shock then smiles at me.
Noah sighs as he debates it. "Look Y/N. I'm grateful that you're standing up for my son like this. But what's done is done. He's lucky that they didn't press charges" I look at the floor in defeat. Noah's right. We can't change it.
Stiles pats me on the shoulder. "Jackson has always had it out for me and Scott, Dad. I mean I was with Y/N all night. And clearly Jackson knows that because Y/N doesn't have a restraining order against him. Surely that speaks louder than anything"
I watch Noah's face as he starts to concede a little. He looks at me again. "Is this true? Was Stiles with you all day?" I nod as a response. Are we lying? Absolutely but maybe it'll help make things a little less harsh on Stiles and Scott.
I pat Stiles on the shoulder and leave the office to find Melissa shouting at Scott. Oh god. It's up to me I guess to calm another parent. I only hear the last part of the conversation. "You're grounded from all activities apart from School and Work. You hear me?" Now's my chance.
I step beside Scott and smile at Melissa. "Ms. McCall. As I was just saying to Noah. Is this really something you think Scott is capable of? I mean I didn't get issued a restraining order and I've been with Scott and Stiles all day"
Melissa just looks at me as if I've angered her more. "I appreciate your concern Y/N, but now is not the time to be defending and lying about his activities" She turns to Scott. "Actually you're banned from seeing Stiles and Y/N too"
Stiles walks out of Noah's office at this moment. "No Stiles?" Melissa doubles down. Shit. Melissa isn't one to be reasoned with it seems.
I watch Scott's face as it seems he's ready to tell her something. He did mention telling his mom. But no, not now. Both me and Stiles start shaking our heads at Scott to stop him but thankfully Melissa stops him from doing something stupid. "Maybe your issues have something to do with your father not being around" Scott immediately puts on a sad face and nods in agreement. "We'll discuss it at home. Let's go"
We watch as Melissa and Scott walk away. Shit this isn't good at all. Either Scott sneaks out to help or I'm doing this by myself, lone wolf style.
Stiles looks at me and smiles. "Do you need a ride home?" I smile back and nod.
"I'd love it babe" I see his grin get wider. Wow. That felt natural to say. I mean we're in this weird place where we're not dating but practically are dating at the same time. It's strange.
As we drive back to mine, Stiles puts his hand on my thigh. We need to talk about this. And it seems Stiles has the same idea. "So Y/N. What are we? I mean I know we've sort of been doing this thing where we're not together but technically do all this couple stuff. And I like it. So I think maybe we should see where each other's head is at" I look at him.
"Yea. That might be a good idea. I mean I like what we have don't get me wrong but a part of me is a little worried" Stiles parks the car by the side of the road. Guess he doesn't want to be too distracted whilst driving. He then looks at me.
"Worried? About what?" I grip his hand and squeeze. God I'm worried about so much. Is it too much?
"Well with us not officially 'dating', it means we're technically not exclusive. What if you find someone else? Someone you like more than me? Someone who isn't...a monster?" I don't look at him. I don't want him to see how vulnerable this makes me. How scared I actually am.
I feel him lift my chin to look at him. I look into his eyes as his thumb brushes my cheek. He's so gentle. So caring. So amazing. "There is never going to be anyone that makes me feel the way I feel about you. There will never be anyone who can make me laugh and smile the way you do. You are one of a kind. And you're not a monster. Not to me. You being a werewolf makes you more beautiful. More strong. I feel safe whenever I'm with you. Because I know you would move heaven and earth to protect me from danger"
Tears start to fill my eyes. "Gosh Stiles. That is the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me" I lean in and kiss him. "You make my world make sense" I say against his lips. I think this is what love is meant to feel like. This is what love really is.
We pull apart and he stares at me for a moment. Taking me all in like he's seeing me for the first time. Like if Stiles didn't take this moment, I'd vanish in front of him. He clears his throat and turns his head back to the road before starting the Jeep back up. "Right. Let's take you home shall we? We can talk tomorrow about this whole Jackson stuff at school with Allison and Scott then" I nod my head and look out the window.
The rest of the drive consisted of me staring out the window. I'm truly in awe at what just happened. We had a moment like no other before. If anything, this helped me feel secure about this. About us.
The next day, we're at school again. I drove in my own car today. Better to have extra vehicles on hand honestly. I see Scott by the library doors. He signals to follow him in so I walk in after him. We make our way to row of bookshelves before hearing books being removed beside us. Allison is on the other side. Great way to stop us being found out that we're all still talking to her. "Guys. Last night, Lydia helped me translate the page. I have it on my tablet"
She passes the tablet through the gap and Stiles grabs it. We start to read what it says. "Like the wolf, its power is greatest at the moon's peak. Like the wolf, the Kanima is a social creature but where the wolf seeks a pack the Kanima seeks a master. The Kanima, a weapon of vengeance, is used to carry out the bidding of its master. The Kanima was once used by a South American priest who took it upon himself to rid his village of all murderers. The bond between master and servant grew stronger until the will of the master became that of the Kanima's and whomever the priest deemed unworthy, the Kanima served his vengeance. The Kanima is a mutation of the werewolf gene that cannot fully transform until it resolves that in its past which manifest it"
Me, Scott and Stiles look at the tablet wide-eyed. Holy shit. This talks about its behaviour and past Kanimas. This is crazy to read. We look at Allison. "So what does this mean for Jackson?" I question the group.
Allison looks at us through the bookshelves. "Well it may have something to do with his biological parents right? What happened to them. It says that he can't transform fully until it resolves that which his past manifests the Kanima" I sigh. She's right. But getting him to open up about it doesn't seem like it'll be an easy task to do.
Stiles looks at me and Allison. "I'll talk to Lydia about it. If we want to go for a more indirect approach she'll likely have the answers" I smile. Look at him taking charge. I turn to Allison.
"Then we'll talk to Jackson. Neither of us have a restraining order against us so it should be better. Plus we can't afford to have only one of us talk to him" They all agree before Scott speaks up.
"What about me? What am I supposed to do whilst you're doing this?" I chuckle and pat Scott on the shoulder.
"You, my friend, have a makeup test to take. That's your job. We need you with us next year so it's important that you pass" Scott scowls at me before accepting his fate.
The plan is set. Me and Allison leave the library together. At this point, I don't care if we're seen together. This is far more important than protecting myself. It's needed.
We make our way down to the boys locker room. Before we enter, Matt comes out. Oh that photographer kid. He seems nice enough I guess. He smiles at Allison and then spots me. "Hey guys" He looks me up and down before plastering on a smile. "I don't think we've met before. I'm Matt" I smile back at him and shake his hand as he extends it. He then turns his attention back to Allison. "So Allison, I was wondering if you'd want to go to this rave on Friday. It's pretty hard to get tickets because they sell out so quickly"
Allison looks at me before looking back at Matt. He's a bit weird but can't blame the kid for shooting his shot I guess. "Oh umm...sure why not?" Matt produces the widest smile I've seen anyone make. He saunters off in glee and I chuckle once he's out of earshot.
"You really agreed to that? Whatever would Scott think?" I say jokingly. She elbows me lightly before cracking up herself.
"It's to keep the illusion that me and Scott are broken up Y/N. Me going to this rave doesn't mean anything anyways. It's just to make sure my mom and dad keep off my back" I nod in understanding and then we hear choking from inside.
We burst into the locker room but don't see Jackson. That's strange. We were sure we heard him. We make our way around to the shower and Jackson is stood there...in all his glory. My my Jackson. He stalks towards Allison, not even paying attention to the fact I'm here.
He's not Jackson right now. He's the Kanima. Jackson chuckles to himself before speaking. "Look at little Allison. Scott isn't here to protect you anymore. You can't even be public about your relationship with him. You're a stupid bitch. Scott's a stupid bitch"
I can see the fear in Allison's eyes. Before Jackson can take another step towards her, I grab his arm and lowly growl. "Step away from her Jackson!" He whips his head in my direction before ripping his wrist away from me.
He grabs my throat and lifts me into the air. I kick and struggle against his hold but slowly I feel the air struggle to produce in my lungs. He's choking me. There's nothing I can do. I look at Allison and she goes to hit him but he just backhands her. He then tosses me and I hit the wall.
I slump to the floor, my vision getting blurry. All I can make out is Jackson sauntering back towards Allison. Then my vision goes black.
Stiles' POV:
I finally found Lydia. She's by her locker just looking at it. Strange behaviour I have to admit, but this comes first. I walk up to her and smile. "Hey Lydia. I have a question to ask you"
She looks at me and smiles back. Like she just came out of a trance. Strange. Very strange. "Hi Stiles. If you want to ask me about whether you should ask Y/N out already my answer is obviously go for it. That boy is smitten for you"
I rub the back of my neck nervously and chuckle. "Good to know I can always come to you if that's ever my question. But no, what I wanted to ask was could you tell me what happened to Jackson's parents the night they died?"
Lydia's face falls and she looks away from me. Not the reaction I was expecting honestly. "I don't know anything Stiles. Just back off from that topic. You won't get any answers you're looking for" Before I can rebuttal, she walks off in a strut. Great. That went nowhere.
I turn to leave and then I'm pinned against the wall by Erica. She's got her claws extended. She's coming in looking for a fight. Unfortunately, I can't give that to her. I point to the CCTV. "Ah ah ah. Careful Erica. You're being watched even at this very moment"
I watch as she looks at the CCTV and retracts her claws. She, however, keeps me pinned to the wall. "I overheard your little question to Miss perfect. I know about Jackson's real parents. I know that they're dead and how they died"
My eyes widen in shock. "You know about that? What happened? Erica you have to tell me" I see Erica's eyes light up in realisation. Shit.
"Wait. Why do you need to know anyways? Unless your sudden interest in Jackson is because Jackson is the Kanima" No! This isn't what I wanted! She knows! And she'll definitely tell Derek!
I push her off of me. "That doesn't matter. We need to tell Y/N and Allison that you know. You have to help us Erica" She sneers at me for a moment before walking off in the direction of the locker rooms. I follow after her, before trying to convince her not to tell Derek. "Erica please. You can't tell Derek that Jackson is the Kanima! We're so close to being able to help him. Derek knowing will ruin that chance"
She laughs as I struggle to keep pace with her. "You know Stiles. I used to have a crush on you. Even though I was the nerdy girl that had acne and was bloated all the time, I thought you'd notice. But you never did. You were always staring at Lydia" She stops outside the locker room door. "But recently I've noticed you've stopped that. You've stopped looking at her. Staring at her. I wonder why"
I sigh. More people knowing about me and Y/N won't help us right now. But then I notice water leaking out the locker room door. That's strange.
Y/N's POV:
I start to come back to. Allison is knelt in front of me. She's shouting something. I blink a couple times and I see her sigh in relief. I look to my right and Scott and Jackson are fighting. Shit! Not good! Not good at all! I jump to my feet but it's too late. They crash through the locker room door. Stiles and Erica are stood there. Erica rushes over to Jackson and pulls him off of Scott. Scott jumps up and tries to rush at Jackson but I grab him and hold him back too.
Then that weird guy Matt shows up. Strange but I don't take notice of it. But then the voice we all didn't want to hear. Mr Harris. "What is happening over here! All of you detention!"
A few try to argue back but Mr Harris holds his ground. We make our way back to the library I guess. Detention. My first ever one. I have a feeling it won't be as luxurious as it seems.
We all take our seats at various tables. Jackson, Allison and Matt at one table. Me, Scott, and Stiles at another. Erica takes a table by herself. Scott turns to me and Stiles. "Okay Stiles. Your earlier plan of killing Jackson. It sounds pretty great of a plan right now"
I roll my eyes and whisper to Scott. "We have to save him Scott. There's no point killing him. I mean hell that's what we strive to do. Helping people. And I saw what happened before he knocked me out" Both Scott and Stiles look at me curiously.
"He knocked you out?" Stiles questions. Damn. He didn't know that part I forgot. I must've hit my head hard.
"That's besides the point right now. Jackson wasn't in control when he did that or when he was stalking towards Allison. That was the Kanima. It's genuinely like he has no control"
Scott scoffs and looks at Jackson. "That doesn't matter. I still vote we take him out. What he did is disgusting regardless if he was able to control it or not" I meet Stiles' gaze. We're not going to get through to Scott if we don't change subjects.
"Okay so what about the master? Matt showing up like he did seems convenient" I nod in agreement. He was at the locker room before Jackson got like that. Would make sense.
Scott shakes his head though. "No it doesn't make sense. He has no motif to be the Kanima's master. Or to kill all those people. It just doesn't add up" He's also right. Damn. We really can't figure this shit out.
Then we see Jackson being escorted out the library by Mr Harris. How hard did Scott hit him earlier? But now's our chance. We move over to Erica's table and she looks at us in amusement. She knows what we're after. Information.
"So you're here for information on Jackson's parents?" Stiles nods in agreement and I look at him a bit confused. Erica chuckles lightly at seeing my confusion. "My dad was the insurance examiner the night that Jackson's parents died"
My eyes widen in realisation. She'll be the one to help us figure this out. But it's clear she now knows about Jackson being the Kanima. "So you'll help us? No issues right?" Erica looks away for a moment before reluctantly agreeing.
"All I know is that Jackson will get a large settlement when he turns 18" She begins to type on her laptop. Clearly that isn't ALL she knows. Right? She then turns the laptop around. A report. "Gordon and Margaret Miller died in a single car crash on June 14 1995" Erica explains.
I look at the report closely. "It happened on Route 23 past Mile Marker 2 off Old Deacon Road. Skid patterns suggest that the car swerved suddenly and that the car lost control. Both the driver and passenger were announced DOA at Beacon Hills Memorial Hospital" I grimace at this fact. They died on arrival. That's brutal. "No wonder Jackson is struggling with his self identity. This is a gruesome way for his parents to go"
Scott looks at the door clearly hearing Mr Harris returning. And soon enough, Mr Harris walks through the doors with Jackson in tow. Okay we just have to wait before we can talk again. Properly anyways.
After sitting there for a while, Mr Harris starts to pack up his stuff. Detention is over nice. We all start to pack our stuff too but Mr Harris looks at us and laughs. "You're not leaving just yet. I'm leaving but you all must stay. Once all the books are shelved you may leave" He then walks out of the library.
Fuck. Not good. But we get to work. Me, Stiles, Scott and Allison move over to one bookshelf to discuss further. Stiles is the first one to bring up the conversation. "So if Jackson's parents died...wait June 14th. Isn't that his birthday?"
A wave of realisation hits us all. Allison nods slowly. "It is. He was born after his mother died. Meaning he was a C-Section baby. That explains a lot to us" I can't help but feel sad. Being born after your parents die. That's a fate worse than death itself.
Scott clears his throat so we all look at him. "Would this mean that his parent's accident was murder? I mean it happened suddenly and the car just lost control. If it was murder that would fall in line with the Kanima myth"
"It makes the most sense with what we're working with. It's the only thing we have that explains why Jackson shifts into the Kanima instead of a werewolf" I explain calmly. Okay so we have a reason. Now what the fuck do we do from here?
Scott looks around before whispering. "I'll go talk to Jackson. Maybe we can get a handle on this once I do" I can't fight that logic.
As we watch Scott walk away, Stiles and Allison look at me. "Y/N are you sure letting Scott do this alone is the best idea? I mean what if Jackson shifts?" Allison asks in a worried tone.
Before I can answer her, I hear crashing from above. We look up and Jackson leaps over us. I shift into werewolf form and run after him. Scott catches up to me and smiles. "Lookie here. We finally get to do some werewolf shit together again" I say happily to Scott.
We finally catch up to Jackson and he's by a chalkboard. He's half human, half Kanima. That's a weird look. He starts to etch something onto it. Words. Scott starts to read it aloud. "Stay out of my way...or I'll kill all of you" Well that sounds just peachy.
Before we can react, he jumps out of a window. Shit. Stiles then shouts. "Y/N! Scott! Over here!" We rush over to where Stiles is and Erica is on the floor. She's seizing. The Kanima venom must be bringing back her seizures. Pain. She needs pain. "We need to take her to the hospital"
Erica groans back. "No! Derek. Need Derek!" I nod and begin to pick her up. Easy does it. Stiles stands up before looking at Allison and Scott.
I look at Scott and he's making no move but neither is Allison. "Scott? Allison? Are you guys coming?" I ask warily.
Scott looks at me then back at Allison. "I don't want to leave you here by yourself Allison"
Allison chuckles and shakes her head. "I'll be fine. Y/N won't be able to carry Erica all the way to Derek's by himself. Plus I've got to stay here and wait for an ambulance for Matt" She stands up and holds Scott's hands. "It doesn't mean anything"
Scott sighs and kisses her. "I don't like the idea of leaving you alone. It doesn't feel right to me" Allison just lets out a soft chuckle and kisses his cheek before sending him our way.
Stiles looks at me with a grin. "Now that's what I call corny as fuck" We begin to rush out of the library. "Promise me you'll never be like that. Not wanting to leave me alone even when necessary"
I chuckle slightly. "I promise I won't be like that. But I can't promise that I won't try to rush to your aid if you're in danger. That's one thing I can't allow" Stiles just smiles back at me. Damn. We're in such a good place.
It takes a while but me, Scott and Stiles make it to Derek's lair. I set her down on the floor. Derek steps out from the abandoned train and sees Erica seizing. "Y/N! You know what to do in these situations. Why did you bring her to me?" I scowl at Derek.
"Because I didn't get the chance to explain that I knew what to do before everyone was insisting we come here. Don't blame me Derek!" Derek stops in his tracks and it's clear the tension in this room is palpable.
He slowly kneels down beside Erica and breaks her arm before setting it back in place. "I'm sorry Y/N. I didn't mean to blame you. Look let's talk"
I stare at him for a moment before reluctantly following him into the abandoned train carriage. "So what do you want to talk to me about hmm?"
Derek looks taken aback by my bluntness. "Look, I know you're still angry at me for taking the power of the Alpha for myself. I just didn't know that doing that would cost me your friendship. We've known each other for years. And I still see you as my little brother. Just please. Give me a second chance"
I take a moment to study his face. He seems sincere enough. But is it enough? "Fine. I'll give you a second chance. But the moment you step out of line or do something to make me upset at you again...there are no more chances for you"
Derek slowly nods his head in agreement. Then a knock on the train carriage. We turn to see Scott stood there. "Sorry to interrupt but Derek. I think it's time. We can join your pack. On one condition"
Derek looks at Scott slightly amused. I cross my arms as I look at Derek for his response. "What's the one condition?" I do wonder that myself now actually.
"Well it'll only last until we get this done. But we'll join you as long as you don't try and kill Jackson. He doesn't deserve death. He needs to be saved" Scott explains. Looks like he's taken the turn back to helping Jackson.
Derek scoffs but I give him a look that he catches before he clears his throat and nods. "Fine. I'll take to that. But only because if your plan doesn't work. I'm killing Jackson"
I sigh and step out the train carriage to see Stiles and Erica talking. No flirtation from Erica either. I make my way over and wrap my arm around Stiles' shoulder. He reciprocates when he wraps his arm around my waist.
Erica smirks. "Well well. Now I see why you stopped looking at Lydia, Stiles. Y/N has your heart" Stiles looks at me before turning red slightly.
"Yea. He's actually my boyfriend" My eyes widen in shock. He said it. Im his boyfriend!