From The Hood Of The Monk

Chapter 4: I just need to ask you something

Alec walked into the loft and saw Derek sitting on the couch. He reeked of anxiety. As soon as Derek saw him the stench lessened and was replaced by the comforting smell of relief. "You're okay, thank god." Derek said, letting out a breath he didn't know he was holding. "I am, you? And where is Stiles?" "I'm okay, it hurt like a bitch though. He's in the shower." "Do you have any idea what that was?" Derek shook his head. Alec heard his, Derek's and Stiles' phone go off. "It's Scott, pack meeting. He asked if the loft's free." "I'll text him it's fine and that you and Stiles are already here." Derek grabbed his phone and started typing. Alec started up the stairs so he could change into some fresh clothes when he heard Derek sigh. "What's wrong?" "Peter's coming."

"Okay so everybody heard that right?" Scott asked, starting the pack meeting. "I didn't." Mason said. "Neither did Stiles or Nolan, so it seems like only supernaturals heard it." "Corey, Theo, Lydia, Kira did you hear it too?" "I did." Kira replied. "So did I." Lydia stated. "Nope" Corey said. "I didn't hear it either." Theo said. "Okay so it seems only supernaturals hear it, even if they don't have super-hearing, but since chimera's are technically still human they didn't hear it either." Mason concluded. "What the FUCK did you morons do now!" Peter yelled as he came storming into the loft. "We didn't do anything! We have no clue what's going on! We had hoped you would." Scott said, defending his pack. "Oh hey Scott, how's your mother?" Peter replied, which made Scott flash his eyes and growl. "Okay, not the time. No need to get aggressive. Anyway, I have my suspicions, but I'd have to speak with the veterinarian." "Why do you need Deaton?" Scott questioned. "Well, like I said, I'm not sure if I'm correct and the veterinarian seems to know a lot. So, I need to speak to him to confirm my suspicions." Peter explained.

"And why would you help us?" Malia asked Peter. "What can I not simply do something nice for my daughter's pack?" Stiles scoffed and said, "Like you'd do anything without getting something in return." "Okay, fine. If what I suspect is the truth this is very, very bad." "Care to elaborate?" Mason butted in. "Not until I know for sure." "Okay, Derek, Theo and I will take Peter to Deaton. Stiles, Mason you two go through the bestiary, see if you can find anything on loud bird-like screeches. The rest of you, search the preserve, specifically around the nemeton. This is Beacon Hills after all, let's start at the beacon itself. If you can't find it, call Parrish" Scott decided. Mason opened his mouth to ask a question, but Stiles stopped him, "No you can't bring Corey. We want you searching, not Frenching." Mason and Corey both started blushing immediately. Scott laughed but then said: "Plus, I want one human per group. They're driving so if it happens again, we don't cause any accidents. Also, call Argent to help. Fill him in on everything that's happening."

Then the groups split up. When the first group arrived at the clinic Deaton opened the door. He saw Peter and immediately had a frown on his face. "I don 't trust him." He said. "Neither do we, but he's a necessary evil." Scott stated. Peter feigned an offended face which turned into a mischievous smirk when Deaton let them in. "Now, Scott, why don't you explain what's brought you here?" "This morning all the supernaturals, even the ones without super-hearing, heard an incredibly loud and shrill sound. It was almost like a parrot squawk. We want to know what it is." "Okay, and why are they here?" Deaton questioned. "Peter is here because he thinks he knows what it is but wanted to confirm with you. Derek is here as backup to deal with Peter and Theo is extra backup and the driver." "I'm guessing that since Theo is the driver chimeras don't hear the squawk either?" "Yep." Theo answered

"Now can we hurry this up? I wanna get back to Liam." Theo said, "He'll be fine, this is more important than your little boyfriend." Peter said, putting emphasis on the word 'boyfriend' as if it was an insult. Theo laughed, Peter looked over to Theo in surprise, "What?" "It's just funny that you think calling him my boyfriend is an insult." "You two are actually dating? God, is anyone in your pack straight." "Just Lydia." "Oh my god, anyway Dr. Deaton, like Scott said, I have an idea as to what it could've been but I'm not sure." "Step into my office so we can discuss. Derek, can you come with us too? Scott, can you handle the customers for a while?" "Sure" Derek and Scott said at the same time. "And what should I do?" Theo questioned. "You go to the others, if we need a driver, I'll call my mom or Deaton can drive us." Scott said. "Okay, good luck guys, see you later."

When Theo arrived at the preserve he saw Parrish's car, the others hadn't been able to find the nemeton on their own. Theo went to the nemeton, he remembered where it was from when he resurrected the chimeras. He saw the nemeton and was still creeped out by it. Who wouldn't be? It's an ancient magical tree stump that got its powers from human sacrifices and still smells like blood. It's the reason Beacon Hills has so many supernatural visitors. Then he saw Liam, Theo still felt honoured he got to call Liam his boyfriend. Liam was adorable and so pure, and he was just Theo. The Theo that was stupid enough to believe the Dread Doctors, the Theo that had killed so many people. Theo was shook from his thoughts by Liam tackling him into a hug. "Hey, puppy." Theo greeted his boyfriend and kissed the top of his head. Liam looked up at him, "Hi!" he greeted. Theo, finally realising they were still laying on the ground, pushed them off of the ground. Once they were standing again Liam looked up at Theo and asked, "Why are you here, shouldn't you be back with Scott and Derek?" "I drove them to the clinic and then Scott said I could get back to you if I wanted. He said if they need a ride Deaton or Melissa would drive them. And of course I chose you, I'll always choose you."

"Y'all are adorable, but we really should continue searching." Brett interrupted them. "He's so charming isn't he?" Theo joked. "He sure is, oh by the way, could we talk later today?" Liam asked his boyfriend. "Uhm... Sure?" Theo sounded unsure and nervous. "It's nothing bad I promise, I just need to ask you something." "Okay?" "Guys hurry the fuck up." Brett yelled. "Coming!" Theo yelled. Theo and Liam ran after Brett and continued their search. They searched for a while longer, not finding anything. Theo was worrying about the talk Liam wanted to have the entire time, he said it wasn't anything bad, but Theo was still anxious. Then Corey's phone went off, he answered it and then yelled for the rest of the search group: "The others found something, we're meeting up back at the loft!"