Animagus

Chapter Fifty-Two: Young Derek

Scott, Stiles, Malia, Lydia, and Kira drove back in Stiles' jeep. I drove my dad back in our car, we drove all night. We brought Derek directly to Deaton's, but I quickly stopped and dropped my dad off. I had Sam meet me outside, as I explained to him what I did. He wasn't happy about what I did, but I hope he understood why. He helped dad inside as I drove off to the Animal Clinic.

~Animal Clinic~

I walked in and Deaton was examining Derek or young Derek. "Wow..."

"Wow? 'Wow,' as in, 'I've seen this before and I know exactly what to do'–kind of 'wow?' Cause that's the kind we were hoping for..." Stiles said.

"I think you might be overestimating my abilities."

Lydia takes Derek's hand, "It's cold– really cold."

Deaton starts checking his vitals, "Do you think this is permanent?" Scott asked.

"I'm not sure a medical diagnosis is even adequate. This is well beyond my experience." Deaton informed.

"So, what do we do with him?" Stiles asked.

I stood by his head, brushing his hair back from his forehead. "Until he wakes up? Probably not much. It might be best to leave him with me. He'll be safe here."

"You mean, from Kate," Stiles said.

"If she's alive and she is what you say she is, she won't be able to walk past that gate."

"Why would she want to do this to him?" Lydia asked.

"Knowing Kate, it's probably for a reason that won't be any good for anyone but her," Deaton explained.

"And bad for everyone else," Stiles said.

"You guys should probably go home. He doesn't look to be in any danger... So, maybe the rest of you should get some sleep? It is a school night, and you all need to start taking care of your own lives again."

"Someone should stay with you..." Scott said to Deaton.

Before I could speak up, Lydia said, "I'll stay. My grades are fine, despite missing a few classes."

Honestly, I've missed a lot of school so it was probably best if she stayed and I went to school.

"I'm so not okay with this–" Stiles said.

Lydia rolled her eyes, "Guys, go."

Stiles shook his head, "No–"

Scott interrupted, "Text us if anything happens."

"Nope! Still not okay with it. Not going anywhere!" Stiles said petulantly. Scott and I grabbed Stiles' arms and pulled him towards the exit. "All right, just 'cause you guys are stronger..." he groaned.

I hopped in my car, a knock came on my window. I rolled it down, "Scott? What is it?"

"Um... Stiles is going to bring Kira home. I was... I was wondering if you wanted to come over."

"I don't know. I thought you and Kira were together."

"No! No, of course not," he said quickly.

I smiled, "Okay. Sure."

~Scott's House~

Scott and I walked into his house, the lights were off and I heard dripping. Tools were lying on the floor. I looked over near the couch and saw Rafael sit up, "Scott?"