The Fallen ➵Lahey

//In which she's the not so happy birthday girl//

"Clear your schedule. This could take a while."Lydia says to Allison as we walk into her room with bags from Macy's. Allison drops her pin and gets up from her desk.

"How many outfits do you plan on wearing tonight?" Allison asks Lydia as she sets all the bags on Allison's bed. Today is the day I dread most, my birthday.

Well technically Lydia and I's birthday but I always try to forget about which this year I nearly did until Lydia decided to get those little confetti poppers and pop them all around my room.

"It's my birthday party. I'm thinking host dress, evening dress, then, mm, after-hours casual." Lydia says. "Yeah well I personally think one dress will do the trick" I say and Allison nods. "I noticed that you guys didn't send out any invites."

"It's the biggest party of the year, Allison. Everyone knows."Lydia says. "Lydia, we're not royalty even though I wish. Lydia believes that a bunch of will show up. I don't really care because I won't be there" I say and they both look at me. "But it's your birthday" Alli says and I shrug.

"I hate my birthday it's just another reminder that I'm getting older and I'm another year closer to death by age" I say and Lydia rolls her eyes. "She'll be there"Lydia says for me.

"I was wondering if maybe this year things, you know, might be different."Alli says as I lay down on her bed. "Why would anything be different?".

"Just cause things have been off lately. Things and people like Jackson"Allison says and I groan already well aware of where this is headed.

"What do you care about Jackson?"Lydia asks and Alli shrugs. "Do you know if he's coming tonight?" Alli asks and I shrug. "I hope not" I say.

"Everyone's coming"she says and lifts up a dress. "This one's American Rag.Mm, I love it. For me, not you."Lydia says showing Alli and then grabs another dress.

"This one's Material Girl. It's for you. "Lydia says as Mrs.Argent walks in. "Hey Mrs. Argent" I smile and she smiles back.

"What do you think of this one?"Lydia asks her as she holds up a dress. "Oh, it's lovely. Allison, uh, can I grab you for a moment to talk? Just the two of us" Mrs.Argent asks.

"Um, can we do it later?" she asks. "Actually uh, to be honest, sooner would be-- would be better".

"Party's at 10" Lydia tells Mrs.Argent and I roll my eyes. "Um, will you be around before then?"Mrs.Argent asks Alli. "I think so." Alli says. "You think so."

"I don't know" she says to her mom. "You need a slip?" Alli asks Lydia. "Oh, I guess that black one would fit." Lydia says as Allison's mom leaves. "Um, do either one of you know if Isaac's coming?" I ask cutting into their conversation and they both look at me.

"Lahey?" Lydia asks and I nod. "I highly doubt it and I definitley wouldn't want him coming since he's been hanging around Erica" She says.

"Why does it matter?" Allison asks me. "It's just that he brought me home last night and I wanted to thank him" I say and she nods.

"You should probably ask Stiles" she says as I get up.

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"I hate you" I tell Lydia as she does my hair. She's making me attend this stupid party which I really don't want to be a part of even though it's for me.

"You know you're excited" she says as she hands me a white sundress with a cute floral print design. "It's a bit short" I comment.

"You're just making up excuses now put it on and...take these" she says tossing me a pair of matching wedges. I enter my bathroom and start getting dressed.

"I'm only going to be here for a few and then I'm out" I yell through the bathroom door. "And where exactly do you plan on going afterwards?" She asks.

"I have plans" I say as I open the door and walk out. She smiles and starts clapping. I should really be on Project Runway" she says as the doorbell rings. "I'll get it"she says rushing out the room and downstairs.

After a while of debating I finally walk downstairs to see a few people hanging around. I spot Stiles and Scott talking. "Stiles" I call and they turn to me. "Happy birthday" he says and I smile. "Thank you. I was wondering if you know where Isaac is" I say .

"It's a full moon, Derek is making sure his pack doesn't lose control"Scott says. "Oh, well do you know the location?" I asks. "At the abandon subway station but I wouldn't suggest you go there tonight, you'll get hurt" Scott says and I shrug.

"I'll take my chances" I say walking pass them. I walk into the kitchen and hop on top the counter. I start eating the chips out of a bowl as a bunch of people start entering the house.

"For being the birthday girl you don't look so happy". I look up to see Matt from school. "Yeah well let's just says this isn't how I'd like to celebrate my birthday" I say as I swing my legs back and forth.

"And how exactly would you like to celebrate it?" he asks as he eats a chip and I look up. "Helping somebody, I want to spend my birthday helping somebody and I know who it is"I say hopping off the counter and running out the front door. I get in my car and start the engine.

I start my drive to the abandon subway station. I turn on radio and relax as I listen to the music. My phone starts ringing and I quickly answer it. "Hello?" I ask.

"Where the hell did you run off too?" Lydia asks. "I told you I had plans. I'll be back, now have a good time and don't let me ruin your night" I say hanging up as I pull up to the station.

I get out of my car and run down the stairs. I hear a bunch of growling and snarls as I walk closer to an abandon subway cart.

"Isaac?"I call but hear nothing. I start to hear the breaking of metal and run into the cart to see Erica trying to attack Derek. I look to my side to see Isaac.

"Isaac" Derek yells as Isaac jumps out the window and Boyd jumps him. I just stand watching like a deer caught in the head lights.

They start slashing at him and I cover my mouth to prevent the scream that so desperately wants to come out. "Stop" I yell making Erica and Boyd look at me.

Erica goes to run after me but Derek elbows her in thee face. I look around the cart for a weapon or something. I find a pipe and whack Boyd in the back of the head but he just pushes me backwards and I hit my head on one of the metal poles.

Derek chains Erica to a pole as I go to get up but Boyd grabs the back of my head and slams it into one of the poles. My vision goes slightly blurry from the impact. Boyd goes to run out of the cart but Isaac walks in and pushes him into a seat.

Derek chains Boyd up while I sigh in relief but hiss in pain. "What are you doing here?" Isaac asks. "I came to help" I say as he helps me up and grabs my face.

"You okay?" he asks and I nod. "Go wait out there"he says and I hesitantly nod. I sit on a rusty bench waiting for Isaac but Derek walks out the cart.

"Where's Isaac?" I ask. "He's chained up in there so that he doesn't hurt anyone" Derek says. "But he looked fine in there" I say. "Why are you here?".

"I'm here to help" I explain again. "Well if you want to help then you'll leave Isaac and everyone else alone" Derek says. "Excuse me".

"You and your sister are trouble and I'm not risking it. You're a wild card and I don't trust wild cards" he says and I nod. "Fine but just tell Isaac that I said Thank you" I say as I leave the subway station.