The Supernatural Asset

painful day

Stiles groggily opened his eyes to the sight of Cassie and Eli standing by his bed, their faces a mix of urgency and concern. Cassie tugged on his arm, her voice filled with worry.

"Stiles, we need to be at school in ten minutes!" she exclaimed.

Eli nodded, his eyes wide. "And we can't find Dad, Aunt Cora, or Peter anywhere!"

Stiles jolted awake, the situation's urgency hitting him like a cold splash of water. He quickly glanced at the clock, confirming they were running late. He swung his legs out of bed and stood up, trying to think clearly despite the early hour.

"Alright, first things first," he said, pulling on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. "Let's get you two ready for school. We'll figure out where everyone else is once we get you sorted."

He ushered the twins back to their rooms, helping them get dressed as quickly as possible. Cassie pulled on her uniform, and Eli struggled with his shoes until Stiles knelt down to help him tie them.

"Grab your backpacks and meet me in the kitchen," Stiles instructed as he moved to check on breakfast. He found the kitchen empty, but a quick search revealed some granola bars and fruit that would have to suffice for a hurried meal.

Peter, Cora, and Derek were nowhere to be found, which was worrying. Stiles' mind raced through possible scenarios, but he had to focus on the immediate task of getting the kids to school on time.

Once the twins were dressed and had something to eat, Stiles herded them to the car, glancing around the house one last time for any sign of the missing family members. Nothing seemed out of place, but their absence was unsettling.

"Don't worry, we'll find them," he reassured Cassie and Eli as he buckled them into their seats. "Right now, we need to get you to school."

The drive was a blur of rushed traffic and anxious thoughts. Stiles dropped the twins off just in time, giving them both quick hugs and promises to be there after school.

With Cassie and Eli safely at school, Stiles' mind turned back to the missing members of his family. He pulled out his phone and tried calling Derek, but it went straight to voicemail. The same happened when he tried Cora and Peter.

Worry gnawed at him as he drove back home. He needed to think logically. There had to be a reason they were missing, and he needed to find it. Arriving back at the house, he took a deep breath and started searching for clues.

Stiles methodically checked each room, looking for anything out of the ordinary. As he entered Derek's office, he noticed a faint scent—something metallic and sharp. Blood. His heart pounded as he followed the scent to a small smear on the floor, barely noticeable but definitely there.

Panic threatened to overwhelm him, but he forced himself to stay calm. He needed help. Pulling out his phone, he called the one person he knew could assist.

"Hotch, it's Stiles. I need your help. Derek, Cora, and Peter are missing, and there's blood in the house. Something's wrong."

Hotch's response was immediate and reassuring. "Stay where you are, Stiles. We're on our way. We'll find them."

Stiles hung up and took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. He couldn't afford to lose it now. His family needed him, and he had to stay strong for them.

Within minutes, the BAU team arrived, their presence a welcome sight. Hotch, Morgan, JJ, Reid, Emily, and Garcia quickly assessed the situation, their expressions grave but determined.

"We'll find them, Stiles," Hotch said, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Let's start by examining the house thoroughly."

The team split up, each member methodically searching for any clues. Reid analyzed the bloodstain, while Garcia started checking security footage from the neighborhood with Emily's help. Morgan and JJ interviewed the neighbors, hoping someone had seen or heard something unusual.