Chapter 26

Stiles' POV

Apparently, Scott's father became the new Sheriff of Beacon Hills. Dad was no longer a cop nor a participant in the Beacon Hills Cops department. I couldn't imagine all those years of Dad's hard work, Dad's dedication and passion to this work had now hit a boulder. All those years lost in just a few days, as if nothing ever happened. As if he wasn't a part of it all. I'm sure, Beacon Hills wouldn't have been where it was if it wasn't for my dad but now no one appreciated him, no one looked back to remember all that he had done, all those hours...days... Months ... Years, he had stayed overtime at the station to work out a case and put things right... No one remembered and no one cared. I could feel his pain, it was hurting and yet there was nothing I could do to make him feel any better so when he came and said that he'd tag along with us in the upcoming journey tomorrow, I understood. He wanted to be far... Father wanted to get away from all of these and I understood. He needed it.

Even though the mission that we were embarking on wouldn't be easy, I still understood. I would let him come, he needed to get away from Beacon Hills.. Away from the cause of his pain and away from the place that made him work so hard just to get nothing in the end. I understood everything.

"Pops I'm sorry for everything".

"It wasn't your fault son. It wasn't". Father said as he placed a hand on my knee and gave it a squeeze then letting it go.

"Hey". Keeper said as she came in the room carrying in her hands a small tray holding a cup of tea.

"This will help to calm you down and help you sleep". She told Pops while giving him the cup. He took it with a small sad smile.

"Thank you Keeper".

"Oh don't mention it". Keeper replied with a small wave of her hand. "Just drink the tea and calm down. Then sleep. Tomorrow is a long day".

Pops nodded then took a sip of the tea, "Thank you. It's good".

Keeper smiled then left.

"What I know Pops, is that Beacon Hills has lost one of their most finest Sheriff". I said after minutes of silence.

"Don't dwell too much on it Son. Let's think about what tomorrow holds".

"You're being assertive now". I mumbled.

"I've always been assertive." He chimed in.

"Have you packed?".

"Did I unpack when we came here?". He questioned back before sipping on his tea again.

"I think it's better if I go and rest".

*

"I heard what happened, I'm sorry". Lux said as she pulled me in for a hug which I returned with the same affection.

"It's fine." I answered as she tried to calm me down with her powers... I could feel it, I could feel the great energy in her body course through.. It was gentle and at the same time wild, hot and the same time mid cold... She was light, light was at times hot or gentle... I pulled off of the embrace and looked at her, how could one be walking around with such intense powers in their bodies?. It amazed me at the same time that I could feel how strong she was, something that I couldn't do before. I wondered if she also felt someone else's strength or if I could feel another person's strength and powers as well.

"We better sleep, I have this feeling about this journey.." She said, startling me out of my thoughts.

"Something bad is going to happen?". I questioned as I held her hands.

"No. It's a feeling of success!". She answered with a small grin.

"Dad's coming along". I replied.

"No problem. There's an extra seat on the plane".

"Where will we fly to first?". I asked.

"We're going to Jamaica where we shall board a ship to the Caribbean Sea.. Then off we go to the Amazon". She replied.

"Why not just fly all the way to Amazon?". I questioned. It was much easier that way.

"Because there are minor gateways there where we can get clues to find the Origins". Lux explained.

"Oh yeah... I had forgotten that was even the major reason behind this trip". I said earning a raised brow from her. "But the Caribbean sea? Isn't that where Captain Jack Sparrow... The one from the movies.. You know?". I trailed off, chuckling nervously.

Her grin widened, "Are you afraid of boarding a ship because of that movie?".

"Noooo". I protested quickly.

"Come on let's sleep unless you're planning to meditate like Keeper. At times I think she's like one of those books she reads!". She said teasingly pulling me towards the bed.

"I heard that you white thing!". Keeper yelled from her room.

"Oops!".

••••••

"Have you guys packed up everything?". Guardian Red asked as he set down Peter's duffel bag.

"I- I think so". Malachi replied.

"I'm so excited". Lydia squealed happily.. She really was excited, she had even skipped breakfast.

The door bell rang and Guardian Orange went to get the door.

"You guys stay safe in case of anything, Israel will be around to help. If it's something serious, call me I'll be here to help". Lux told Guardian Red who gave a short nod of the head before turning to Peter. It was obvious that Guardian Red had something for Peter... Peter was totally into him as well... Just hoping that Malia wouldn't find it as a problem if her Dad was to date someone else.

"Um, guys, there's someone here to see you". Guardian Orange said. She stepped aside to reveal Scott's Mother... Melissa.

Melissa took a step in front. She didn't look like herself and sadness was emitting from her in waves. The noses of the wolves in the room scrunched in disgust. There were dark circles under her eyes, her hair looked unkempt and could she have lost a few pounds as well?.

"Stiles". She mumbled but we all heard her as she took another step in front towards my direction.

"Stiles something tells me that you all knew what was going to happen. I thought Scott was your best friend". She said almost in a whisper.

"What are you trying to insinuate?". Dad asked.

My heart started to beat faster. Lux's hand slipped on mine giving me a small squeeze. Derek stood behind me yeah, yeah good alpha... Giving pack mate support.. Yeah!.

This was what I was afraid of... I hadn't even thought of it... Being blamed again. But it wasn't my fault. Hadn't Scott been warned about what was to come? He ignored it, totally full of pride that he couldn't come to talk to me!.

"That your son here knew what was going to happen and didn't tell Scott or I". Melissa said. "Kira told me everything". She added.

Kira took a step to hide behind Lydia and Jackson.

"Seems she didn't fill you up in everything. I myself told Scott what was going to happen... What was going to come. I told him what to do but he threw Stiles out of the pack, he cut off their friendship and pushed him away". Deaton said, stepping forward.. I had even forgotten of this guy... But thanks for that!.

"You... You did?". Melissa asked.

"Yes he did. We were all there". Derek said.

"Look.. I know it's hard having lost your son". Lux started earning a glare from Melissa.

"Who are you? What do you think you even know?". Melissa scoffed.

"What I know for sure is that if you stay here, you'll be safer. I promise to bring your son back. Scott himself not the beast in him". Lux promised.

"That's a pretty big promise". I pointed out.

"And I'll keep it!". Lux replied.

"How- how do you intend to do that?". Melissa questioned.

"Don't worry about that. Trust me!". Lux said, placing a hand on her shoulder. "Kira, you'll remain here with Melissa. To protect her!".

"Why? What?". Kira questioned, taking a step from behind Lydia and Jackson.

"You know why I'm doing this". Lux interjected, turning to face her with a straight face. Kira certainly deserved it!. She was turning into a smaller version of evil Scott. If only I knew why.

Kira huffed then sat down on the coach.

"Stay here. You'll be much safer. Trust me, we'll make things right". Lux promised again.

Melissa nodded slightly in agreement.

"I believe we have to get going then". Peter announced taking his duffel bag and giving Guardian Red a side hug.   

"Yeah. The Origins... Here we come!". Isaac said with a small smile on his face.

I smiled as well, hugged the Guardians just as Lux did.. Derek hugged them too anyways, who knew the brooding tall guy would change like this?.

We left for the airport after the goodbyes had been said.

*

"Private jet?". Lydia asked for what sounded like a hundredth time. "This is so classy. Wait until I send this pictures to Kira, she's going to swallow her sword out of jealousy!". She squealed as she took more pictures.

"You want her to come after you?". Malia asked.

"Pfft.. she won't do that!". Lydia replied with a small wave of her hand. "Lux is really classy. I wonder how her room looks like back there in the second heaven". 

"Chambers or quarters not room!". Peter interjected looking up from the fashion magazine he was reading.

Derek huffed.

Isaac just chuckled, he was busy filling up his stomach with all the snacks he had ordered.

Malachi, Sebastian, Julius and Romeo were cuddled up.. Asleep.

"I wonder how Jamaica looks like". Malia said as she stole some Cheerios from Issac.

"Just google the pictures". I said giving her a smile.

She narrowed her eyes on me, "Not everyone is a research guy".

"I think that makes sense!". I responded.

"Hushhh". Lux hushed us. Her finger on her lips, she was now on the plane's floor, squatting.

Everyone kept quiet.

"What's wrong Lux? You playing ninja or something?". Peter asked, a smirk on his face. You know that smirk that makes you feel like you're going to punch someone?. Yeah, yeah, that smirk. You got it right!.

"Hushhh". Lux hushed again as she moved to look through the plane's small window. Worry seeping off of her, I could feel it... Emotion stronger than the way I could feel the other's emotions..

"Are you okay Love?". I asked.

She turned to look at us. "Do you guys hear that?".

"Hear what?". I asked forgetting I didn't have stupid werewolf hearing... But Lux wasn't a werewolf anyway...

She stood up.. We all did as she walked to the pilot's compartment. She came back, her back still facing us but she was taking steps back..  She was backing away from something.

Right in front of us was Scott. His eyes weren't that crimson red anymore. But black!.

"Hey buddy. Seems we meet again. Did you miss me?". He asked with that never falling annoying and evil smirk of his. Blood dripping out at the corner of his mouth. 

I still wondered how he recognized me beneath the evilness he had in his heart and mind... And.. And the whole of him!.

"What are you doing here?". I asked.

"Did you just suck off all the blood from the pilot's body?". Lux asked. Shit!.

"Oh? That? Yeah. Too bad I got bored quickly but don't worry I came here as his co-pilot". Scott answered.

"Since when did you co-pilot a plane?". Lydia scoffed, arms crossed against her chest.

Scott raised a brow and huffed out a laugh, "Since when did you fly to Jamaica?".

He vanished.

"We have no pilot. We're gonna crush". Malachi blutered out.

"Or worse". Derek mumbled.

We all stumbled and fell on the plane's floor.. Something was attacking the underside of the plane, the large noises as if it some parts we're being plucked off of the plane could be heard.

"We have to get off the plane or you will all die!". Lux shouted trying to reach for me.

"What? Are you crazy!". Lydia asked. The plane was now going down. "We have three parachutes only!".

"Trust me. Please". Lux said holding my hand in hers. I reached for my Dad's.

"Everyone hold hands. I'll get us out of here". She added.