Chapter 25

Lux's POV

It had happened just as Malachi had told us. Scott had been here with his new zombie pack and he had sworn to be wherever we were... To be honest, I wasn't sure whom those words we're for. But I was sure that it wasn't Scott.. It was Babayada using his body because of the true alpha powers that he had. I knew she had seen the potential and the strength sipping in that boy that she chose to use him for her dirty works. I was so sure that Babayada would stop at nothing until she got what she wanted.

I was afraid. Afraid for everyone around me because it was now up to me to protect them. Oh yeg they we're registered under the Book Of Life meaning that Babayada wouldn't kill them but that didn't mean that she wouldn't hurt them. She could hurt them indirectly... Like the way she was now hurting Stiles emotional by using Scott's body. Who knew what else Babayada could do? Whom else she could hurt?. The heavens only knew but now we were clueless on whom she'd attack next or what she was planning. We really needed The Origins.. The sooner, the better!.

"Guardian White?. The coast is clear. They are not around but they've left no traces behind whatsoever". Israel said with a low bow.

"Keep watch. Be watchful and protect the Nemeton no matter what. Don't let anything or anyone past it". I told him before a he gave a firm yes as a response, another low bow and left.

"Where would they be?". Guardian Orange asked.

"Babayada is obviously taking refuge in Hades' territory". I answered as I took a step away from where we'd stand in a straight line to look ahead past the forest line as my eyes turned a quick shade of white to their normal color.

"You have to stay behind and protect this place. We all know that the Nemeton harnesses the strongest powers than any other spiritual gateways that you guys are in charge of." I said, turning to face them.

"We understand White. Don't worry, we won't let you nor the other supernaturals down". Guardian Red said.

"Just stay safe please". Guardian Blue said before he stepped forward and pulled me into a hug.

"I will. I promise".

"We protect the Nemeton. We protect the other gateways. We keep the world safe and you our leader, please bring back the Origins". Guardian Red said in a stern voice.

"I will. Don't worry, I'll also keep a watchful eye on Peter". I responded with a smirk on my face.

"What do you mean?". He questioned.

"Oh don't play dumb you idiot!. We all smell your emotions when you're around Peter. We know you have a thing for him". Yellow responded.

"I honestly don't know what you people are talking about". Red said firmly but the stutter of his heart gave him off.

"Come on Red. You can hide your feelings and emotions from the werewolves but not from us!". I replied my smirk growing wider.

"You better leave for the journey before I pin you to the ground". Red mumbled in feigned anger.

"Don't worry. I won't tell him. I promise to put in a good word for you". I promised as I crossed the left side of my chest using my index finger earning an eye roll from him but I didn't miss the anxiety and amusement rolling off of him.

Stiles' POV

"How do you feel Stiles?". Keeper asked as I set down the cup of herbal tea that she had prepared for me.

"I don't know". I responded flatly. "I really don't know".

She hummed as she sat down beside me. "It's okay at times to not know what you feel.. Like an enigma you don't know how to explain what or how you feel."

I exhaled sharply through my nose.

"As we embark on this journey tomorrow, you have to learn how to use your empathy powers aside from the magic and spells you've learnt". Keeper said.

"You'll need to learn how to use your powers for you to become that god everyone wants you to be". She added after a minute of silence.

She was right. I needed to learn how to use my Empathy powers. I needed something to do.. Something to learn and distract me from all that had happened earlier.

It...

It was just too much to take it in all at once. Imagine seeing your - dead best friend but turned enemy - alive, right in front of you but not being himself. Seeing your childhood friend possessed, No.. No... Scott wasn't possessed but his body.. His body was being used in doing the demon's dirty job. Reminding me of those agonizing days where I watched myself being under the control of the dark fox. It wasn't a pleasant feeling at all. It wasn't and seeing my best friend like that (or what's left of the friend I knew) was emotionally torturing me.

But....

But I'll live it..

Tomorrow..

Tomorrow, I was going out with the newly made pack and solve this out..

"You know, you don't have to start training right now". Keeper said pulling me out of the cloud of thoughts I was in.

"No. I want to do this. I need this. Sooner or later I'll still have to learn how to use my powers after all". I said quickly.

She smiled, "You're back to being hyper".

"I guess the latest issues triggered it". I said.

"It's okay. I don't mind. I don't think White will mind it too". Keeper smirked as she relaxed on the couch beside me.

"Thanks. No one else has ever been this kind to me apart from Dad.. Melissa, Lux and Scott before things changed?". I said not quite sure if I should have posed it as a question or statement. "Derek pushed me against walls, Lydia pretended I didn't exist as well as Jackson.. Malia, I really don't know what to call what was once between us.. Isaac was.. Well good at least so as Peter".

"But they are all good now, right?". Keeper asked.

I just nodded.

"Things have changed in such a short time. But things do change so as people. How do you feel with all of these changes?".

How do I feel?.

How did I feel?.

How did I feel with all of these changes?.

I was happy when I found Lux.. Hell, I was glad that she was in my life but welcoming her into my life brought along all these changes like Derek becoming an alpha again and having a pack.... My dad becoming immortal due to the rituals we had hours back, my being a god of empathy and yet I didn't know how to use the said powers but still... Was I okay with all of these?. Was I okay?.

Keeper raised a brow at me in question.

"You seem to be in too deep in thoughts today". She piped in.

"It's nothing. The day has been pretty long, that's all". I answered.

"It's fine, you don't have to answer these questions." She said with a small smile. "Give me your hands". She requested as she turned to face me full bodied. I turned too and stretched out my hands for her to hold.

"Close your eyes and concentrate on this moment. Push away those constricting thoughts". She instructed.

I did so.

"Take in a deep breathe Stiles. Breathe. Just breathe and try to relax". She added after a moment. I could feel my palms getting sweaty.. Was that me or?..

Right. I had to breathe. Breathe! Relax and calm down.

"Good. That's it!". She cooed. "Having empathy powers, you'll have to maintain your cool most of the times. Do you know your feelings can manipulate other people's feelings as well?".

I shook my head as I slowly opened my eyes.

"When you're angry, the people around you end up being angry as well. When you're happy the same happens and so as any other feelings. That's why it's important to learn how to control your feelings Stiles".

"Even if I cover up the scent of my feelings?". I asked.

"Remember Stiles, being a god you're not only dealing with the werewolves who can smell your emotions but humans as well. There's this wave line thing that connects you to everyone. The wave line can affect the people around you depending on how strong you are or the feelings you have. Do you understand?".

"So masking up my scent is useless. They'll feel it anyway". I said rather much to myself but she nodded at that.

"You can also use your powers to feel someone's emotions even if you two are apart from each other". Keeper added. "But here, you'll feel Lux's emotions together with your father being the strongest and easy to tune into because of the bond the three of you share".

"Interesting".

She smiled. "Close your eyes and try to focus on one of them. Try to feel what's around you, try to be wrapped up in the atmosphere surrounding them. Tell me what you feel".

She let go of my hands as I closed my eyes once again and tried to focus.

"Oh and don't zone out please". She chimed in. I huffed out a laugh but quickly turned back to my focus. I was going to try with Lux first since she was closer.  Pops was still at the station.

I tried to focus, pushing back the negativity in my mind and started thinking about the person I wanted to feel her feelings.

I saw myself standing a distance from her, she was in our room seated on the bed her back against the headboard. Lux was staring into space obviously having zoned out, thinking about something. She was worried, afraid deep down though she wanted to seem brave, she was afraid of something and it was clear that the reason behind her worries was the one behind her feeling this way.

She looked around as if she could sense my presence, "Who goes there?". Lux asked but I was pulled back in my mind suddenly.

"That's impressive if you can build a mirage of what you want to see and feel". Keeper said with a smile.

"If it's just a mirage, then why did Lux feel my presence?".

Keeper raised her brow in amusement, "She's a goddess for crying out loud. Of course she can feel any type of energy around her. Yours is still new that's why she was alarmed at first.. No matter what it is, even a mirage. She'll feel it".

I nodded slowly as I let the information sink in.

"You'll be as strong as her. You'll be able to feel people's emotions even from miles away. It'll be up to you to lock then out and focus on what you need... It's like the werewolves, they can hear sounds from kilometers away but they shut the other noises down to focus on the one they want".

"Oh I understand now. Thanks".

"But you have to strengthen your spirit you can't just form a mirage anywhere especially now that Babayada is out. She's as strong too and in case she feels your presence, she can trap or harm you. Be careful".

"I will but how do I strengthen my spirit?". I questioned.

"Don't worry, I'll teach you how. I have books that you can read too. But for now, you need to go sleep".

Right then, the door opened and Father came in. He looked exhausted... He was sad, angry... Confused. He took a deep breathe and looked at us.

"Son". He started. "I'm coming with you on that journey tomorrow!". He exclaimed leaving no room for an argument.

I felt Keeper's eyes on me but I didn't look back at her.

I just nodded.