Wolves of War Book 3: A War Fought Together

3x23: Insatiable

I'm sitting on the right side of Scotty's bed as Stiles is laying on the left. Momma is currently shining a light in his eyes, making sure he's responsive.

Mom reaches to check his pulse but hesitantly pulls back, afraid of what might happen. Stiles lifts his wrist and mom looks at him. He gives her a small smile and she then checks his pulse.

"Well," mom starts. "Medically, you seem okay. You're defiantly a real person."

"'Kay so I'm real," Stiles says. "Am I really me?"

Before mom can answer, we hear footsteps enter. Stiles sits up a little to see Scott.

"Is she here?" Stiles asks, referring to Kira's mom.

"Yeah." Scott answers.

"Okay, let's do this."

Mom, Scott, and I share a look.

"Guys, we have to do this." Stiles stresses.

Scott and I help Stiles down the stairs and meet Kira's mom, the Kitsune that controls the Oni, in our living room.

"Do you recognize me." Kira's mom asks.

Stiles nods and begins to walk over to her.

"Stop," Kira says, coming into the living room.

"It's okay," Stiles says. "I'm the one who asked her to come."

"You're the one that's going to get stabbed with a sword," Kira warns. "Mom, don't do this to him."

"It's already done." Kira's mom says.

We watch as two Oni grab Stiles and look him in the eyes. Stiles reacts just as everyone else did and falls to the floor.

"Look behind his hear." Mrs. Yukimura orders.

We all approach Stiles to see a backward five behind his left ear.

"It worked." Scott realizes.

"I'm actually me?" Stiles asks.

"More you than the Nogitsune." Kira's mom assures.

"Can the Oni find him?"

"Tomorrow night. It's too close to dawn now."

Stiles breathes a sigh of relief.

"Can they kill him?" He asks.

"Depends on how strong he is."

"What about Lydia? Why would he take her?" I ask.

"He would only take her for an advantage." Mrs. Yukimura answers.

"You mean her power?" Scott questions.

"The power of a Banshee."

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We reached the police station so Stiles can see his dad.

"I'm really glad you're back Stiles," I say as we walk towards the entrance. "I love you. You're my other brother."

"I love you too Dani. You're like the sister I never wanted." Stiles says, pulling me into a side hug.

"I'm offended."