Empath

Nightmare

Amber

I was standing next to my car in the high school parking lot. I looked around confused until I looked over at my car. I watched as I sat in the front seat with my mother drugging me with chloroform from the backseat. I stepped away and then found myself in a dark room. I turned and saw my aunt Kate chaining me up to the wall. I saw Derek there as well. I walked over to him and tried to touch him, but I couldn't. It was like I was reliving the memory of how my capture happened, but I felt like I was supposed to be seeing something. I focused on Kate as she stood in front of Derek. Her eyes were full of desire for him. I frowned at that and then I was with Scott and Stiles. I didn't understand what was happening. I heard them talking and then I heard a growl. I spun around and saw a pair of red eyes. I backed away and started running. Scott and Stiles didn't see a thing so I knew it was in my head. Then I found myself back in the dark room where Derek and I had been held. This time I was in his arms and the Alpha was there in front of us. I noticed Kate running away and I tried to follow her only to find myself next to the Alpha again. We were standing in front of Derek as he held me. Then as the Alpha started running away it seemed like I was being forced to follow the Alpha. I finally closed my eyes and shook my head.

Wake up, Amber! Wake up! This is a dream!

I heard a growl in front of me. My eyes snapped open and I was face to face with the alpha. He was towering over me and we were in a hospital room.

"Wake up!" He roared.

Stiles

Amber sat up screaming in the guest bed. She fought to get out from under the blankets and backed away from me.

"Amber, you're okay. It's okay. You're safe. I'm right here." I heard a thud and then the light was turned on.

"What happened?" Derek was standing in the doorway.

He was wearing the pants my dad had given him and the shirt was in his hand.

"She had a nightmare." Amber had curled into a ball at the head of the bed.

"I'll take over Stiles. Go get some rest." I looked at Amber.

I was reluctant to leave because I was concerned. I could feel her fear because of the bond we had. I felt a hand on my shoulder and looked up at Derek.

"Go get dressed for bed and we can all sleep in here tonight." I nodded and quickly left the room.

Derek

"Amber," I sat on the bed and reached my hand out, "are you okay, sweetheart?"

I felt dumb asking that question because I could feel that she wasn't. She was shaking where she was sitting on the bed.

"Amber," she finally glanced at me, "come here. You're safe."

She slowly crawled over and I wrapped my arms around her. She hid her face against my chest and sobbed.

"I've got you. You're safe. No one is going to hurt you anymore. I promise." I heard a knock.

I looked back and found Stiles with a bunch of pillows, blankets, and I could see a couple of stuffed animals.

"Come on in. Let's get to bed." I stood up with Amber in my arms.

I pulled the covers back. Stiles went to the other side of the bed and laid down some more pillows. He slid in on the right side. I laid Amber down next to Stiles and covered them up. I went to pull away and Amber grabbed my hand. I felt her fear through our bond. I leaned down and kissed her forehead.

"I'm just turning the light off. I promise." I walked over and turned the light off.

I walked back over and slid onto the left side. Once I was settled Amber moved closer to me and fell asleep.