New Beginnings Volume I - The Hunt

The Hunters' Lair

[relief sigh] I was relieved to see Lydia, Stiles and Malia bursting in.
Stiles : "We've got something!" Stiles said, in his voice I could sense fear.
Lydia : "This was in Vanessa's house." she said and pulled out a book with red leather covers. Derek picked the book but it burned his fingers and he let it fall.
Stiles : "Yes ... I wanted to say that It's impossible to open because it burns. I don't think she was able either, she had all sorts of broken and burned tools "
Derek : "Thanks for the heads up." he said ironicly.
Stiles : "We still have Mr. Henkel's house to inspect but ... " I wasn't able to hear all the conversation. My mind was focused on the book. It was like ... like it was calling for me to open it. And the feeling was somehow familiar.
Stiles : "Hanna!" his words made me go back to reality.
Hanna : "Huh ?"
Stiles : "Is there something wrong ? "
Hanna : " Umm ... no ... I'm ... I think I'm just a bit tired. So you guys are all ok ?"
Stiles : " Yes, we're all fine. I just talked to Scott, they didn't find the guy but a man from the workshop gave him an adress. Hopefully they'll find him. Ok, now we have to go, get some rest. And Derek, take care of her!" Derek nooded and they left.
Hanna : "So ... I guess I'll see you tomorrow then ... " I said grabbing my bag.
Derek : "Really?! ... Have you even listened to a word of which I said in the last 10 minutes ? "
Hanna : " So what do you suggest ? To sleep in a dusty loft ? " I laughing softly. But his expression suggested just that. " Ok, so where am I supposed to sleep?" I said confused. "Because I'm not going to sleep on a couch! " He turned his look to his bed. "Oh, no! Hell no! I'm not going to sleep where you god laid with god knows what cheap hooker."
Derek : "I was going to say I have an extra bed. "
Hanna : "Oh ..." I said a bit embarassed. "One that you haven't used I hope ... "
Derek : "I'll bring you clean sheets. " he said with a sullen look on his face. He made the bed then raised and walked to me pointing at it.
Hanna : "Thanks ... now I'll just change in my PJ and go to sleep ... " He stood there and nooded. "Would you mind ? " He then realized what I said and looked slightly embarassed, then left the room. I changed my clothes and then headed outside to get some air. " I just need some air" I said to Derek. "Let me grab my jacket." he said. I wanted to argue but I was just too tired. The air was fresh and the night was quiet. I thought then of that strange book that Lydia and Stiles brought. It wasn't just the protection spell that would burn you down, there was something else about it, though I didn't know what. I felt a cold breeze then and slightly shivered.
Derek : "We should go inside." he said letting me lead the way. He searched the surroundings with his eyes and followed me. I got in my bed and arranged the pillow under my head.
Derek : "Are you comfortable enough ?" he asked.
Hanna : "Yes. I'm fine. Do you happen to have a plug near so I can charge my phone ? "
He nooded and walked to my bed, reaching out for my phone. "Thank you. " I said and handed it to him, then closed my eyes waiting to fall asleep. But it didn't happened. For some reason I was still awake, even though it was now 2 a.m. I raised my head to see if Derek was asleep. And indeed he was. He fell asleep on the couch, supporting his head with his hand. He was actually fun to watch, and the sight made me chuckle softly. Then I grabbed a book from my bag and let it fall, making a loud noise. He woke up briskly and turned his look towards me. He sighed and shook his head, then gave me a wry look. I quickly pulled the blanket over my face. I heard him pouring something in a glass, drink it and then crashed on the bed. I slowly uncovered my face and looked around when my gaze met his. He was lying in his bed, still watching me to see if I try anything else. I picked the book up and put it on the nightstand. I looked at him once again and saw he was unmoved and his face showed an absent expression. I then closed my eyes again. I can't remember dreaming of something that night. I was suddenly awoken by the sound of Derek's phone.
Derek : "Yeah ... " he said still groggy from the sudden awakening.
Scott : "We've found the guy!" his words made Derek wake up. "We've spent the night at a motel and now we're going to talk to him."
Derek : "Did the guy who gave you the adress know anything about the symbol ?"
Scott : "No. He said that Colling was distant lately and did not wanted anyone in his workshop."
Derek : "Ok. Call me if you find anything."
Scott : "Ok." he said and hung up.
Hanna : "What was that about ? " I asked and then yawned.
Derek : "They found the guy that made the arrow." he said rising up.
Hanna : "That's all he said? "
Derek : "Mhm." he said nooding at the same time. I was expecting him to tell me that they found the rest of the hunters but maybe I was a bit too impatient. I closed my eyes and tried to fall back asleep considering the fact that it was only 6:30 a.m. I was lured by the smell of raspberry jam and pancakes coming from the kitchen. I was surprised to see Derek setting the table, quickly arranging the food on the plates.
Derek : "You're up ... " he said also surprised.
Hanna : "Mmm.. smells yummy!" he smiled slightly and then sat down. "So ... do you think this guy ... Collins, is ..." I stopped all of a sudden at those last words.
Derek : "A hunter? "
Hanna : "Yes..."
Derek : "I presume. Since he is the one who made the arrows with the mark engraved on them."
Hanna : " Ok, but if he really is, and also a supernatural, don't you think he can recognize a werewolf ? Like Scott and Liam." He remained silent for a moment, thinking.
Derek : "They are not his target."
Hanna : "Right... I am..." I said and looked down.
Derek : [sighs] "It's gonna be fine, ok ? Now finish your breakfast because it's school day."
Hanna : "What ? I thought I could skip a couple of days since I'm about to get murdered. " He smiled slightly, lifting his eyebrow and gave me a disapproving look. "Can't blame me for trying ... could you at least drive me home first so I can get some clothes ?" he nooded. We went to my house and I went upstairs to change my clothes while Derek waited for me in the living room. After choosing an outfit I headed for one of my jewelry boxes.