Chapter 6

Stiles' POV

Well, Lux suggested that I buy some food and take it to dad for dinner since he'd work till late. She wanted me to show the son and father thing before she worked out her plan. We sat in my jeep that I had parked in front of the station.

"So, what's your plan?". I asked.

"Talking to him". She said. I looked at her with furrowed brows.

"How? By giving out your proverbic come backs?". I asked.

She chuckled.

"No... Like a man to man talk". She said.

"Huh? A man? How?". I asked puzzled.

Then white heavy smoke covered her. And right there beside me, where Lux had been seated beside me, sat an older man almost dad's age or even older.

"Lux?".

He/she looked at me.

"I'm a spirit I can take any form that I want by shifting into anything or anyone. This is how I'll approach your dad, I'll feed him a little sad thoughts of how it can be if you ain't around for him to regret ever treating you badly. He'll definitely get back on his feet". She explained.

I nodded slowly as I took the paper bag containing dad's takeout, got out of the car as Lux got out to and we all went inside.

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I didn't have to knock on dad's office, the door was open so he had seen me. He motioned me to get inside.

"Stiles". He breathed out as he placed his pen down.

"Dad i-". He cut me short.

"What do you want?". He asked bitterly.

I could feel myself shake. I didn't want to have a panic attack right now... Not now!. No!...

"I bought you dinner". I whispered as tears threatened to fall.

"Stiles-". He was cut short by a knock on the door. I turned to see Lux there in her new old male form that she had shifted in a while back at the car.

She got in even before dad could signal her to come in.

"Aah dinner!". She exclaimed in her deep gruffy voice that suited the form she'd shifted in.

Dad looked at me, then the bag I was holding then back at him.

He gave out a small smile and nod as Lux sat down on the chair across dad's table.

"I see your son cares about you so much". She added.

Dad looked at me then back at her/him. He nodded.

"Um, yeah". He said slowly.

"You should appreciate your son. When they're gone, we'll miss this little things that they do for us". She said. "Little things that we can't do by ourselves".

Would this work?. Would this touch Pops' heart and make him get close to me?.

"I miss my son you know. He was the only one I'd left after my wife died. I ended up being a drunkard and didn't care about my son until the day I was called and informed that he committed suicide and I knew it was because of me... I stressed the lad out because of my drinking problems and not taking care of him as I should have". Lux said.

Was she taking some events from my life?. Well, yeah, there was a point where I wanted to commit suicide but I didn't!.

"I never valued my son when he was there... I never noticed the little things he did for me like cooking me dinner until the time he died... I miss him and it's my fault he died. I could have been a better father you know!". Lux said and then took a deep breathe.

Damn! She's such a good actor.... Starting with the change of appearance to the voice and the drama she was bringing up right now!.

"What I'm saying is that... You should treasure your son... All the time you two spend together, make it worth it. Appreciate the little things he does, as for me, I can't bring back my son to do that.. It hurts". She said. I could see sympathy wash over dad's face. For a moment, I could say that I'd seen that father of mine that I know of... Not the drunkard man who doesn't appreciate me, but the man who was always proud of me.  

"Sheriff I'm sorry about the sad talk... I.. I just miss my son, that's all... I, I gotta go". Lux said as she breathed out then left even before dad could say a thing.

I looked at dad, his hands on the table. His eyes fixed on the door. I placed the paper bag containing the take out food on the table then walked out as well.

I just hope that this works.

Scott's POV

"Has anything strange happened to any of you?". Deaton asked. We were having a pack meeting in my house. My mom was in the kitchen preparing snacks for UA because she had no night shift today.

"Something strange?".  I echoed.

"Strange like what?". Isaac asked.

Deaton took a deep breathe, "Seems like none of you has been approached by the white spirit... She's already here, why is she taking long?". He asked.

"Perhaps there is a human out there that we don't know of and is the one who should be guided". Liam said.

"No Liam. The guardians either choose someone supernatural in a pack or a human in a pack where the protection and teachings spread out to all members of that particular pack. We are the only pack here in Beacon Hills". Deaton said.

"And what if that human or supernatural is cut off that pack?". Peter asked. We all looked at him then back at Deaton.

"Then that human or supernatural who'll be now an omega, will benefit the protection from the guardian alone". Deaton answered.

"Oh it's interesting". Peter said.

"What do you mean Peter?". Derek asked. Peter took a deep breathe as he looked at all of us then rested his eyes on me.

"What I mean is, have you guys thought of the person you are all shutting out? The person who was like glue to this pack but was cut off?". He asked.

"Do you mean that hyperactive spaz? Stiles?". Derek questioned.

Peter nodded.

"Stiles? No way...". I trailed off. How can the White Spirit choose someone who killed Allison and Aiden?... Someone who tried to kill me?. He doesn't deserve being guided.

"He was part of pack. It has been two weeks since the white spirit came and none of us has been approached by her. Don't you think he's the one being guided now?". He asked.

Deaton took a deep breathe. "It might be possible. You guys have to watch him from now on while at school. Anything suspicious, tell me right away".

We all nodded.

"What happens if he's the one?". I asked.

"If the spirit witnesses you rejecting him, then she will protect him alone. There bond will grow strong... Very strong and no one can break it. Actually Stiles might end up being immortal and having a share of supernatural powers". Deaton answered.

"Immortal?". Kira echoed. Stiles could actually end up living forever??.

"What kind of supernatural powers?". I asked.

"An empathy or a Shadar... Or even turned to be a god as well". Deaton said.

"Well if it's true Stiles has the White Spirit, it's all your fault for shutting him out, bashing him and pinning senseless blames on him. Now, we have to deal with other Supernaturals on our own. If we had him here, we would have nothing to worry about". Peter said then walked out.

"He's right!. At the time Stiles needed you the most, you all turned your backs on him." Deaton breathed out. "So you know, the White Spirit's true form is that of a white hamster... See if you find him having such a creature then we shall know it's him". 

Stiles' POV

I was from the bathroom to prepare myself for the day. Nowadays I was right on time for school. I was thinking about the previous day, I was wondering if what Lux had done worked. She'd told me that she'd send dad sad dreams and thoughts that'd make him feel how it'd be like if he lost me. As much as I didn't want pops to go through such trauma, I needed him back. I needed my father back... The father that loved me so much. The father I loved.

I watched Lux in her hamster form asleep on her pillow on the bed.

"Wake up!". I shouted at her.

"I thought gods didn't sleep!".

She opened one eye then closed it. "The trinity doesn't sleep nor slumber. The rest of us need rest you know... Rest to renew our powers for the next day". She mind linked me.

"Do you read my mind because you can mind link me?". I asked.

She opened one eye again. "I try not to... Unless you want me to".

"Okay that's good. Let's go to school". I said as I picked her up from the bed, took my backpack and walked out of my room.

"I want to sleep some more... You're going to school so early". She whimpered as I went down the stairs to the living room.

"That's what you do when you're under my hoodie or jacket when we're at school... Sleeping and sleeping and sleeping!".

"Don't say that!". She exclaimed.

"What? When you wake up all you do is eat and eat and eat!..." I added. She chuckled.

"Oh c'mon Stiles, you love me!". She said in a pouty voice.

"Do I love you?". I questioned as I pretended to be deep in thoughts. "Yes, yes I do". I said as I stroked her fur. She purred.

I faced the living room. I froze. There was no smell of alcohol as the usual, no bottles of alcohol on the floor, the carpet had been vacuumed, floor mopped, the TV cabinet dusted, everything was clean.... I walked to the kitchen, the dishes had been washed, everything was cleaned.... And there was breakfast on the dining table; bacon, eggs and tea and a note beside it...

Hey son, will come home early today. Dinner's on me. Take care. Will see you in the evening.

Love you, Pops :)

I felt tears in my eyes as I re-read the note again. I hadn't realized that I'd let go of Lux until she pulled me into a hug.... She'd already shifted back to human form.

"It worked Lux... It worked". I cried out... Tears of joy!.

"Yes it did. He made you breakfast". She said. I could sense her smiling.

"He even left me a note... And, and he cleaned up the house". I cried out more.

"Yes he did".

"He... He said he'll cook me dinner tonight.. He said he loved me". I sobbed.

"Yes he did Stiles".

"My pops' back Lux... He's back!". I exclaimed out.

She chuckled, "Yes he did Stiles. Yes he did".

"I love him"...

"He loves you too".

"Thank you Lux..".

"Don't mention it. Are you going to stand here or eat breakfast before it gets cold?". She questioned as I pulled off of the hug, chuckling.

I sniffed as I wiped my tears using my hands, "Let's eat". I said as she pulled out the chair for me.

Lux, you're really heaven sent!.