On My Own | Hale - TVD/TO/TW [4]

29 | Happened So Fast

Stiles lies in bed with Lexi pacing beside him. She bites down on her lip as Melissa checks the boy's pulse and pupils. "Medically, you seem ok," Melissa says. "You're definitely a real person."

Stiles' hands shake. "So I'm real, but am I really me?"

Lexi inhales sharply, her fingers rubbing at the bridge of her nose. "I'm almost positive you are," she says. "but if you are intent on confirming it, then this is your best option." In the blink of an eye, Lexi's claws grow from her fingertips as she steps in front of the bed.

Scott holds his hands up in surrender. "Just me," he says.

Lexi sighs as Stiles gets off of the bed. "Is she here?"

Scott nods.

"Guys, we have to do this," Stiles says as he pushes past Lexi.

Slowly, Lexi wraps her arm around Stiles' waist to support him. "I've got you," she says as they all walk down to the first floor, where an old kitsune awaits them.

As Noshiko narrows her eyes at Stiles, Lexi fades into the shadows, her face hidden. "Do you recognize me?" Noshiko asks.

Stiles nods.

Kira bursts into the house. "Stop!" She yells as she pauses behind her mom.

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

"You're the one who's going to get stabbed with swords." Kira shakes her head. "Mom, don't do this to him."

"It's already done," Noshiko replies as Oni appear in the shadows. Lexi flinches when they grab Stiles, marking his ear.

The moment the boy drops to the ground, Lexi rushes over to him and looks at the new symbol behind his ear. She sighs in relief when she meets his shivering gaze. "It's ok," she says. "You're you."

"More you than the Nogitsune," Noshiko mutters bitterly. That's when Lexi lifts her head, letting the kitsune see her face. Noshiko stumbles back in shock. "You."

"Me." Lexi stands and crosses her arms. "We meet again. I wish it were under better circumstances."

"Can the Oni find him?" Stiles asks as Scott helps him to his feet.

Lexi glances back. "Tomorrow night. It's too close to dawn now." She glances out the window where she can see the beginning of sunrise. Her phone buzzes in her pocket.

Stiles looks up at her. "Can they kill him?"

"It depends on how strong he is," Noshiko replies as Lexi glances down at her phone. Her eyes widen and her heartbeat rises.

"What about Lydia?" Scott asks. "Why would he take her?"

"Her power," Lexi says as she looks up. The panic still stays in her eyes as she clenches her jaw. "It took her for the power of a banshee. It knows I am upset. It's scared."

"Are you sure about that?" Noshiko asks.

"It's my hope," Lexi says. "For now, you have to focus on getting through the day. Get some sleep."

"Where are you going?" Melissa asks before the blonde can leave.

"Apparently both Hales are getting on my nerves today," Lexi mutters.

The scene shifts to Derek's apartment; Lexi paces the length of the loft, only pausing when Derek flings the door open. He blinks in surprise as he walks up to her. "Are you ok?" She demands, her eyes narrowed and her hands clenched into fists.

"Yeah, why?" He asks.

"Why?" Lexi throws her hands into the air, letting the morning light bounce off of her claws. "I get a text from Argent saying that you attacked him. I know what happens when someone like us attacks someone like him. For all I knew, you were dead. So, are you ok?"