Forever My Gem

10-15

It is common knowledge that some part of Claudia's family had magic abilities, but Claudia hadn't inherited them herself so they didn't expect Stiles to either.

If nurtured with it, Stiles could have had his powers for years, but since he hadn't he had to endure the terrible ordeal of his powers making themselves known on his tenth birthday.

"When will be wake up?" Derek asks Claudia's mother when she comes back in the room later on.
"Soon, that's why I'm keeping everyone away you should be with him when he wakes up. He'll be scared and confused so you need to keep him calm. Can you do that?"
"Yeah, okay," Derek agrees.
"I'll talk to Stiles about mates. All us supernaturals have them and you two are each other's. Does he know?"
"No," Derek mumbles. "I didn't want him to make the wrong decision because it was me. I'll tell him when he's older."
"Okay. That's okay, I'll explain what they are but let you two work it out."

When Stiles wakes up he starts to shake, looking around frantically until he sees Derek.
"Hey, it's okay," Derek soothes, smiling sadly when Stiles clings to him and starts crying again. "I know, love. Gave us a real scare there. But you're okay. I've got you. Do you feel okay?"
"Tired," Stiles shrugs and wipes at his eyes. "A little sore."

Derek helps him sit up and pulls him into his lap. Stiles sighs, closing his eyes and resting his head on Derek's chest.
"Thank you," Stiles whispers. "For looking after me."
"I'll always look after you, Gem. Want me to go get your Mum?"
"No, stay!" Stiles says quickly. "Please."
"Okay, love. Dad? Gem is awake."

Claudia appears in the doorway with John, cheeks red and tear stained.
"Hi, baby. You okay?" Claudia asks as she comes and sits beside him.

"I'm going to go, just to the kitchen," Derek tells them and tries to detach from Stiles.
"Don't leave me please," Stiles sniffles.
"You can cuddle with your mum and dad. I'm only going to get a drink. I'll be back in a minute."
"Promise?" Stiles asks.
"Promise," Derek smiles and loops his pinky finger around Stiles'.

Andrew and Talia pull Derek into a comforting hug when he walks into the back room. Talia kisses his head and strokes his hair while Andrew rubs his back. Laura shuffles over, ruffling his hair before nuzzling him and slipping under her mum's arm. Cora follows and tugs Adam along to press in around Derek.

"I was so scared," Derek sobs. "I'm so happy he's okay. I need to tell him. I can't- I can't keep it a secret. What if it happens again? I can't not have him know."

"Babe, your emotions are everywhere right now. That's a big decision to make, which you're better making when your heads clear. How bout you come for a run?"
"I promised Stiles I'd stay," Derek sighs and scrubs at his eyes. "C-can we have a pack night?"
"Just us or the rest of them?"
"Just us," Derek replies quickly. Andrew smiles sadly and kisses his temple.
"No problem, bud. Now, you go and cuddle Stiles a little longer before we leave."

Stiles pouts when Derek comes back into the room.
"Why are you sad, Der? Gran just told me I have magic powers!"
"I'm going home in a bit, but I want some cuddles before I leave. Then you can tell me about magic powers. Okay?" Derek asks and musters up a smile.

Stiles clambers into his lap and wraps himself around him.
"So Gran said she made me better but I was sick because we didn't know I had powers. And then she said that I have a soulmate. Someone that I'll fall in love with and have kids with and be with forever."
"Wolves have that too, Gem. It's cool isn't it?" Derek chuckles at Stiles' excited ramblings.
"I wish you were my soulmate," Stiles sighs and kisses Derek's cheek softly. Derek bites his lip and closes his eyes to stop himself crying.
"Me too, Gem. Me too."

When they get home Laura and their dad go into the preserve, setting up the tent and fire they have for pack nights.

Talia makes some hot chocolate in a thermos to keep out there with Cora while Derek and Adam get sleeping bags and everybody a spare change of clothes.