My True Pack.

Chapter 22: Mark's death.

Third Person's Point of View.

So that's how it felt to die.

Mark wasn't so panicked as his friends were. Because he knew that he was ready for it. And since the beginning, he was ready for it. The only thing he wondered was if he was going to Heaven or Hell.

Probably Hell, He thought. Not to be a joker but Mark did very bad things. But, how much he wanted to see his family once again. And Tina. Gosh, see Tina again. The thought of it made Mark smile. Shutting everyone down.

He was just like Scott and he tried to warn him about making amends. Because Mark was once a naive soul that would do anything for his friends. And just like Scott, he fell in love without any help. And Mark knew how hard was to live without the one you loved.

It made him bitter, it made him everything he hated once. And he was trying warn Scott. Not to turn like him.

But Tina! Gosh, seeing Tina once again! He never felt alive but in those moments of death, his life flashed in front of his eyes and Tina. And Tina was there, smiling to him. And he was happy. Gosh, he was HAPPY. He was always happy when Tina lived. When she smiled and he smiled back. He knew it very well.

And then, he remembered Theo. And his promise to him. And he couldn't let him break Newt and Thomas's bond. He couldn't let Scott die. He couldn't let Theo be an Alpha.

"Th-Theo, watch out for Theo." Mark croaked. Trying to warn them about the danger that would go to them.

"Don't worry, Mark. He will not stand a chance if he crosses us." Thomas answered. And Mark wanted to tell him everything.

About the story of the True Alpha and True Beta. And how, when you love someone so much. You don't need a bite to be a werewolf, because you were so in love with the person that you became one. But when the person died, your humanity died with it. And that's when the beast woke up. But Mark didn't have the energy to say it.

"Thanks, for saving my life." Newt talked with a British accent.

"I-I needed to save someone. So-Sooner or later." Mark smiled.

He knew everything about Newt McCall and how he would play a important role in W.I.C.K.E.D's defeat. And he wanted to scream at him, that he need it to let his monster--his wolf out when it was need it and not to be afraid. Because he had his humanity next to him. But couldn't speak.

"You saved my cousin." Scott spoke up.

I saved your life, Mark thought. Because if Newt didn't become a werewolf, it was Scott who Janson would kill. Because Scott was too caring. Something that Janson didn't want. Didn't need.

He looked at Scott. "Life will give you s-second chances. Ta-take them. Please."

He knew that Thomas would end up in resolving the mystery of Rick Goodman. And Scott was part of it. And his dad...oh, he forgot about his dad. Mark's father was out there. And he was going to cause trouble. He need it to Scott to take those chances, and not fall into darkness.

"Mark, you won't die. If you let your body heal." Newt said.

Mark gave a laugh. "I-I served my purpose. I don't n-need this life a-any-anymore."

How good of a liar was Mark. It wasn't that Mark didn't want to let his body heal. It ws that he couldn't. Because Theo found out about his betrayal. And was making him pay by death.

"Mark, what did you mean about Thomas and Newt being important?" Derek asked.

Mark needed to answer that question. So, he caught all of his willpower to answer it.

"True Alpha. True Beta."

"Deaton's story. That's why Theo wants to leave them alone." Peter whispered.

But Peter's whisper was not heard by Mark. He was going deaf. But he saw a light, just like the movies he saw said. And a figure of a woman smiled at him.

"Rick, you're still the same." Her grin was very familiar.

Tina... Mark thought, unable to speak. But felt inmense happiness. As his love for her went to his eyes. Tearing up a bit. His love was there. To wish him goodluck.

"It's time, Rick. Everyone is waiting for you. Alec, Mary, your mom, everyone you cared. You did good." She said tenderly.

This is the moment I been waiting for! Gosh, Tina. I missed you. Mark thought. He had waited many years to see her again. And now, no one could take that away from him. No one could take his love and happiness from him. His old self coming back.

"Yes, Rick. And it's time to go home. Your fight is over. Your time is up."

What about them? There's so many things I haven't told them. I need to do it. Mark tried to talk but failed and in the end, he thought.

Tina sighed. "Rick, you make everything so difficult. Don't worry about them, you did everything you could. Scott has his guardian angel to take care of him." Her grin didn't fade.

Who is it? Mark asked in his mind. And another shadow came and this time, Mark did knew her.

"Scott has talked about you." The other woman smiled.

Allison Argent. Scott's love.

She looked at him with care. "I'll take care of Scott. You did your part, Rick. Rest now."

I can't. Mark was crying by then. I can't leave them.

"Rick, you did good. You're a hero. You saved many lives. You're not what you always thought of yourself. You're not a monster." Tina's sweet voice spoke to him.

I need to tell them! I need to! I did horrible things. I need to do this. Mark tried to speak but air wasn't even getting in his lungs.

"Rick, you're done. Your fight is over. Now, come on, your family is waiting for you." Tina smiled and offered him her hand.

Mark nodded and came back to reality to see his friends.

"I-I'll tell Mary that you-you sent your regards." Mark then looked at Scott. "And Allison too."

Thomas sighed. With some tears on his eyes. "Goodbye, Rick."

Mark finally smiled. He smiled. Like he used to do. And closed his eyes.

"Rick Goodman. That's my name." Mark gave his last breath.

And took Tina's hand.

So, not only this brings me in tears. And the song is Rick singing this to Tina when she died. Anyways, also, you see, there's things Rick wanted to say to Thomas but couldn't. Wonder...