Again We Rise ⯈ Charlotte Hale (1) [Teen Wolf Fanfiction]

Chapter Eight

Moments after Kate walked into the loft, I could feel my ears burning and my eyes cringing. For some odd reason, I hate her.

With a burning passion, that is.

"Why are you here?!" I asked flatly through my teeth as I look at her with devil's eyes. Everyone could feel the hatred that Kate and I shared. The vein that was popping on her forehead and the heart in my chest that seemed like it was going to explode; yeah everyone in that room knew we could kill each other. It's not like I don't already have a thousand things to do. Find Monroe. Find supernaturals. Figure out where the rest of the Hales are and oh yeah – find my birth mother. Bickering with Kate? Yeah, it's not on that list! Nor will it ever be!

"I'm a little hurt to be honest. I kill Gerard and my invite to this lovely get together is lost in the mail. I came to have some fun."

"Nobody wants you here. Why don't you crawl back into the hole where you came from?"

"Who the hell do you think you are? I could kill you right now." Urges on Kate as she takes one step forward; and all eyes simultaneously zone in on us.

I inch closer and look her in the cold, heartless eyes and laugh. "Bring it. I dare you. Show your true colors, Kate. What have you got to lose? Come on! Come get me!" I howl as her eyes flicker green.

Chuckling at the sign of me, she replies with, "Don't tempt me little wolf. You think that since you're an alpha – that you are untouchable. Think again. I'll destroy you with one scratch to the throat! I won't even hesitate. So, choose wisely."

"And look how well that turned out for you - you're a freaking were-jaguar!" I exclaim as I take one step closer while pointing my hand at her. Out of frustration of course.

"So, what's your next move, little wolf? It's a big, big world out there – we wouldn't want you or anyone else hurt."

She's patronizing me. Who does this woman think she is? God? Like seriously? What's her deal? That's when the idea struck me instantly and a grin grew on my face. Everyone has skeletons in their closets – Kate probably has a few dozen. If she discloses at least half of them & joins our fight against Monroe – I won't kill her. This idea is perfect...I should probably tell everyone.

"Tell you what...I have been doing a little thinking. We could use your help."

"No. I don't want to help you. Why would I?"

"I have an idea."

Giving me the oh-great-another-alpha-idea-that-will-get-us-out-of-this-mess-I-think-I-will-pass face; before composing herself with a deep inhale. "Okay, what is this so-called idea?"

"You join our fight."

"You've got to be kidding!"

I start circling her like prey watching her ticks, tells, and most importantly listening to her heartbeat racing. This is what an alpha does to get answers – we corner you like a little puppy.

"I'm not kidding."

"Well then you're delusional. I am not going to die again to save the people that killed me in the first place. You're on your own."

Stopping in my tracks, I stare at her with increasing intensity before exploding and showing my bad side. The side I prefer that my son not watch; which is probably why Isaac and Enzo went into the other room. The dark side that calls me. Gesturing to Peter, I howl "He killed you! Do you understand that?! He killed you and now you're the very monster you hunted all those years ago. The monster that killed all those innocent people; and you say you were raised on principles – funny. You killed my family and got away with it. Now that we have that cleared up, you're going to listen to me. You have a choice. Join us in the fight and expose some of your secrets – you know the skeletons in the closet. Don't act dumb – everyone has secrets – and then I won't kill you. Or don't join the fight and die. I feel like it's a no brainer, really."

Looking around for something to say, she inhales slowly before glaring her eyes at me. "You really are a Hale, aren't you? Fine. I'll join." 

Then she walks away and everyone stares at me with a congratulatory grin on all of their faces.

I just recruited Kate. Psychopathic killer that I hate. What could go wrong?