Chapter 7

Stiles' POV

"Lux they've been watching my every move". I told Lux during lunch time. I was outside where I was used to taking lunch alone with Lux of course she's invisible to others so they can't see her apart from me. I wanted to avoid Scott and his pack. In class, I sat at the front row close to the teacher's table since the pack sat at the back. I was lucky we didn't have the same classes the whole day so at least I was safe from their deadly glares. During lunch, I avoided the cafeteria because that's where they all take their lunch so I took mine outside in the field where other nerdy students took theirs.

Lux teleported from under my hoodie to the grass beside me where I was seated. She was now in her human-spirit form... You know the invisibility thing where only I can see her?... You got it, right?... Yeah you did!....

"You mean Scott and Pack?". She asked as I opened my lunch box.

"Yes!". I breathed out as she took some peanuts that I'd carried for her.

"They wanted you away from them. Are you sure you are being watched or is it just those death glares they give you that you're mistaking them?". She asked.

"It's not death glares, it's being watched. They're watching me in whatever I do". I responded as she ate a peanut.

"They're werewolves and I know they're listening to me right now". I added.

She raised a brow at me, "I cover up your scent and emotions Stiles so they won't smell you out in case they think of harming you. I cover up your emotions so they won't know how courageous you've become.... I also seal our conversations no supernatural can listen to us when we talk. If they are watching you now, they can't see me but they can see you talk but can't hear what you say". She explained.

My jaw dropped, "What?.. I hadn't even thought of this before. They'll think I'm out of my mind!". I exclaimed. She laughed, almost choking on her peanuts.

"That's not funny, you know!".

"I'm sorry dear Stiles but it's funny".

"But seriously, why are they falling me with their eyes?". I asked as I noticed Isaac at the furthest corner of the field looking at me.

"They are already aware of Nemeton being guarded. They know I'm here". Lux answered after she stopped laughing.

"How?".

"Their Druid is the one who has been trying to summon me for the past two years. They realized that I did not approach one of them... So they might have figured out that I'm with you instead". I explained.

"I don't want to go back to them. Going back will be like they're using me... Us... I don't want to be selfish but they only remember my existence when they need something from me. I don't want to go through that again Lux, I don't..  I want them to love me... To treasure me the way I am not to use me!". I said sadly tears threatening to fall. Lux placed a hand on my shoulder then leaned over and placed a kiss on my cheek.... She kissed me!.

I looked at her, shocked of what she'd just done then she smiled at me and disappeared...

Scott's POV

"Have you guys noticed anything odd today with Stiles?". Deaton asked as the pack and I gathered in the animal clinic.

I shook my head.

He took a deep breathe as he looked at all of us.

"Isaac, do you have something to say?". Derek asked Isaac who I noticed looked nervous.

He took a deep breathe and looked at me as if seeking for permission to talk. I nodded.

"I don't know if you guys will believe me or not... I-". I cut him short.

"Just tell us Izzy.." I encouraged him.

He took another deep breathe.

"Stiles... He was talking to himself during lunch at the field, and I couldn't hear what he was saying... I just couldn't no matter how hard I tried". He said almost in a whisper, his voice shaking with fear of us not believing him.

"That's a joke, right?". Peter asked as he crossed his arms against his chest.

"No... He wasn't even smelling... I... I couldn't smell him at all!". Isaac added in a stutter.

Peter chuckled.

"How can that be?". Kira asked.

"Believe it or not guys but during class while we were doing our chemistry pop quiz, he was talking to himself and I couldn't hear what he was saying... He was behaving as if he's having a conversation with someone only that we can't see who". Malia said.

"He's crazy! He's been having hallucinations for God knows how long!". I exclaimed.

"Then explain to me why I couldn't smell any emotion from him!". Liam exclaimed back at me.   "Scott you are my alpha but you're blinded with your anger towards Stiles that you can't notice the little things going on with him". He added.

I exhaled sharply.

"What do you mean you can't smell emotions from him?". Lydia asked.

"You know that time when we could smell fear, exhaustion, pain from Stiles?". Liam asked. Lydia nodded. "We can't smell those from him, we can't smell even happiness from him... It's like he's neutral... I- I just don't know how to explain it". Liam proceeded.

"This is strange". Peter said.

There was noise at the front door. We all turned to see Stiles standing there looking at us while he was holding a leash.

Deaton went to open for him, as a huge black police dog came in with Stiles.

"Welcome Stiles.. How may I help you?". Deaton asked as Stiles lifted the dog to lay on the metal table that was in the middle of the room. He looked at us then back at Deaton.

"Dad told me to bring Greg here for his injection". He responded.

"Oh yeah!... I'll be right back". Deaton said before he disappeared to the back. Stiles kept his eyes on the dog as he stroked its fur while it gave out small whines.

I breathed in hoping to catch his scent but I couldn't, I tried again but I couldn't catch his scent not even his emotions... This was really strange. Never in my Wolflihood had I experienced such a thing!.

Deaton called Stiles to go inside and he went, carrying the dog in his arms before he came back again minutes later, he thanked Deaton then left.

Deaton stood at the doorway, His hands in his trousers' pockets. He took a deep breathe and looked at all of us.

"So, did you smell him out?". He asked. We all shook our heads.

"How can that be possible?". Derek questioned.

"You couldn't smell him, but I could..". Deaton said as he approached the table.

"What do you mean?". I asked.

"His scent is still there but it's covered". Deaton answered.

"Covered with what?". Peter asked.

"With someone else's scent. An ancient peach petal fragrance that's making it hard for you to smell him out". Deaton answered while pointing at all of us with his index finger. We all looked at him puzzled.

He sighed, "The white spirit is with him. And she is already protecting him from all posed threats including you!".

"You were pack but threw him out so she can't protect you as well. You bashed him thus hurting him... You caused him pain and that poses you as threats, she sees you as an enemy so she covers him up with her godly scent which you can't smell off, she is the one talking to him during lunch... He can see her but you cannot". Deaton explained.

"How do you know all of this?". I asked.

"I've read many books Scott about guardians and spirits. She's a guardian, a spirit and a goddess... You guys should drop your hatred towards Stiles and start getting close to him if you want the spirit's protection or else....". He trailed off.

"Or else what?". Derek asked.

"When Babayada comes to wipe off all supernaturals you won't be saved". He said sadly worry laced in his voice.

"Whose Babayada?". We all asked in unison.

"And why does that person wants us destroyed?". I asked.

"It's in the prophecy book Scott. That once The White Spirit comes, a great demon will rise to come fight against her thus wiping off most supernaturals... Haven't you realized that most supernatural creatures are under the protection of the six other guardians? You and other supernaturals should be under The White Spirit's protection. This coming week, supernatural creatures will be flocking into Beacon Hills to acknowledge her as their protector... Those not registered into the book of life, will be swept off by Babayada". He explained.

"You can't approach her without Stiles. They share a strong bond so if you want to talk to her, you pass through Stiles. Actually, he will be the keeper of that book". He added before leaving.

We needed Stiles... Stiles? Why does everything have to revolve around him?

Stiles' POV

Pops had sent me to take Greg, one of the police dogs that they used back in the station for a certain injection as he prepared dinner.

I hadn't expected to see the pack there but Lux helped me calm down and not to freak out with her fragrance which she'd told me comes out naturally and it's not a cologne as I had earlier thought. I was really grateful the minute I was out of there.

"Son, you don't have to do the dishes afterwards okay?". Father said as I finished my food and was about to take my plate to the kitchen.

"Thanks for the meal pops". I said almost in a whisper.

He gave out a small smile, "I... Can we talk?". He breathed out. I nodded quickly.

"I know I've been a bad father of late". He started, I opened my mouth to say something but he raised his hand to stop me so I kept quiet.

"I was selfish and only thought of myself. I never thought if how you felt after the whole nogitsune thing, your friends shutting you out... I was never there for you when you needed me the most, when you needed me when you had those nightmares.... I really should be given the record of the worst father ever...". He said as a tear streamed down his cheek. I reached forward to wipe it but instead he took my mind in his and gave it a squeeze.

"Dad-".

"When that man came to my office yesterday, and told me of how he felt.... It's when it hit me .... I thought of how life would become if I lost you, how I would feel when you commit suicide because of my neglect, I don't want to loose you son, I just don't want to because you're the only one I have left". He said more tears streaming down his cheeks, I was crying out as well.

"I'm so sorry son... I really am". He said as he pulled me into a tight embrace.

"I love you dad". I whispered .

"I love you too son, more than you know... More than you know". He whispered back.

Things were finally falling into place.... I took a deep breathe as I felt my heart being at ease... I know that is Lux... And I'm sure she's doing the same with dad... Cleansing our hearts... She's really the White Spirit!...