Fairy Tales Exist (Teen Wolf)

saving scott

"Everything's fine. I got a text from him this morning and he said he might be a little late." Stiles tells Liam and I as we enter the locker room. I haven't heard from Scott in a while or Kira.

"Well, how late is late? Is he always late? We're playing Devenford Prep again and this time it's an actual game. He shouldn't be late."  Liam stutters.

"Who shouldn't be late?" Coach asked. Stiles sighs as he nods his head toward Liam to tell coach.

"Scott and Kira." Liam looks down at the floor.

"They might be slightly late." Stiles says.

"Slightly late is still late. What are they doing?" Liam twiddle his thumbs as I look down at the ground raising my eyebrows.

"They're doing something that's going to make them slightly late." Stiles scratches his head.

"What could Scott and Kira be doing right now that's more important than playing in the first game?" Coach asked as  I suck my teeth.

"Well something that has nothing to do with the game." I bit my lip. Coach taking the realization of what we are indicating.

"Oh, Coach." Stiles sighs.  We get through practice as we get ready for the game. People started showing up as the stadium lights click on. We make it to our side of the field and hit the bench.

"They're still not here." Liam says over his shoulder.

"Okay, what's really going on? Are you nervous about the full moon? It's not for another 24 hours. Liam, you're gonna be fine. Okay? Just try not to rage out on anyone." Stiles says as they get suited up.

"You're not worried?" Liam asked.

"Not at all." I smile. I am totally worried. This guy is going to kill us all.

"Okay, I'm mildly concerned. Mildly." Stiles pulls his phone out and text Scott. I chuckle at his text.

We're gonna lose without him." liam sighs.

"Keep thinking like that we will." I shake my head.

"No, we're not. We can be just as good without Scott. Okay? I've been practicing. Let me tell you something. I'm getting good. Really good. Yeah." Stiles says as he puts his gloves on. They make it on to the field as Stiles stumbles around and misses the catches. Liam and Stiles hit the bench again.

"Neither of them are answering. I gotta go see what's going on." Stiles says as he gets up from the bench.

"You're leaving? What are you going to tell Coach?" Liam asked nervously.

"Stupid! Stupid." Coach yells throwing the clipboard.

"Uh, you don't tell him anything. Okay? Liam, you're gonna be okay. All right?"  Stiles get up and walks over to me.

"Watch him. I gotta find Scott." Stiles says as he ealk past me to his dad and Malia. I nod my head and watch the game.

"Liam! Get on the field!" Coach screams in his ear. Liam get on the field. The ref blows the whistle as Brett lets him take the ball. He runs down the field as a player takes the ball from him. He stands still on the field as the players run past him.

Liam, for the love of God, move!" Coach yells.

"Liam." I whisper. Liam snaps out of it as he looks around.  Brett knocks Liam over a couple times trying to help him calm down. I could tell Brett was helping. I could feel it. The game ended and we lost. I'll wait in the locker room with Liam together his stuff up as Brett enters.

"You okay?" Brett asked us as I nod my head.

"We lost." Liam sighs.

"And thats ok. We can't win every game." I tell him.

"But you're okay, right?" Brett checks.

"Why'd you do that? Why'd you help me?" Liam asked.

"Because of Scott. He saved me. He saved all of us. Do you know how lucky you are?" Brett says.

What do you mean?" Liam asked. Brett looks at me as I nod my head.

"Scott's a True Alpha. That means he didn't get his power because he was born with it. He didn't get it by stealing or killing someone. He earned it. You're not strong just because you can lift a lot of weight now. You're strong because you endure. Satomi calls it strength of character. You're lucky to have him." Brett says as he walks away.

Then why isn't he here?" Liam asked himself. I grab his shoulder and hug him.

"Lets get you home." I tell him. He nods his head as I take him home. My phone rings as I start to drive home.

"Kate took Scott and Kira to Mexico. Meet us at his house." Stiles says as soon as I answer the call.

"On my way." I hang up the phone and take a couple of deep breaths. I turn the car around and stop at Liam's house. Liam comes running out.

"What are you," he tries to speak.

"Get in the car. We gotta save Scott and Kira." I tell him as he rushes over to the passenger side. I hit the gas as we head over to the house.