Is it gone, tell me what went wrong / 'Cause baby I'm not that strong

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It wasn't that Peter wanted to leave Scott behind, by any means, but he'd rushed back in there and the Alpha twins--who'd flipped sides just like he'd said they would--were right behind them and Cora had already stopped breathing once. So, he snarled at Isaac who could see the twins behind them and knew, if nothing else, he had a duty to his pack--of which Peter and Cora were a major part.

He floored it.

The epinephrine had burned off a little too fast, which had been embarrassing, but the adrenaline was still pumping--possibly the only thing keeping him upright, honestly. That and needing to take care of his pack...Cora hadn't regained consciousness, and he could only hope someone had found Derek.

Isaac didn't know where Scott was, didn't know if he'd gotten out, and he was shaking, but he got them back to the loft safely. Sure, the pack knew where it was, but they knew where all of them lived and where else were they going to go? Better somewhere they could sort of defend. They didn't have Ms. Blake, anyway, so why would they come after them?

When they got to the loft, Peter got Cora out of the car, lifting her with a pained wince, but when Isaac tried to take her, he snarled at the boy until he ran ahead, getting doors instead, letting them all into the loft and skidding to a bit of a halt at finding Lydia and Hayley sitting there.

Peter noticed the girls, but didn't process, moving across to get Cora on the table, somewhere they could work on her more easily than the sofa. After he got her there, he just leaned against it, head hanging down, breathing a little too hard.

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"Wouldn't that be nice?" he asked in a soft voice, honestly headed toward sleep, though that shocked him. The little touches just put him more there. "I want you to be safe..."

Hayley gave her a wry smile. "I'm not sure that wouldn't be worse..." Though, no, none of this was good for her or the baby at all.

[an_open_wound]

"At least now you know." Melissa nodded before turning to Stiles to take the kit so she could work on the Sheriff. She didn't like that they had to do it without taking him to the hospital for now but the wound wasn't nearly as bad as she had been worried about. After getting it cleaned up, she offered to stitch it up which made Stiles go pale and turn away.

Scott stood there, watching as Allison reached her car and got in. It felt like a defining moment for him then. It was either chase after his ex-girlfriend, a girl he did still have some feelings for, or stay with the boy that had captured his interest while stirring something entirely new in him. Something he did in fact want to explore.

Looking over as Isaac apologized, he shook his head as he reached to catch his hand. "No." Catching Isaac's gaze, he made his next words firm so they would both believe them. "We're not doing anything wrong. I told you I wanted this." Whatever was happening between them. "And I do. I'll talk to Allison about it later."

"But right now, let's go home."

[wantadistraction]

"It would be." Lydia nodded, her eyes drifting closed again as she could feel him relaxing further. "I am safe. I'm here with you."

"Well, I'll keep sitting up if you do." Cora drawled somewhat stubbornly. "But I'll lie down if you do." It was blackmail, she knew that, but she figured Hayley would listen considering Cora had been dying less than an hour before.

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"I'm glad..." That she was here with him, safe. Just a murmur as he settled more. They'd have to call or come home soon, right? And he'd hear them. Nothing wrong with just resting until they did.

Hayley gave Cora a knowing look, but nodded. "Okay. Laying down might be good for both of us..."

[wantadistraction]

Her hand finally stilled against his chest, resting over here his heart was, as her breathing got slow and soft which was a sign she had finally fallen asleep.

Cora nodded, shifting to lie back while making sure to leave plenty of room for Hayley. Normally she wasn't keen on the idea of sharing her bed but she had no ulterior motives. They were simply sticking together to keep each other safe while they waited for the others to call or return with some kind of news.

[notweakanymore]

Chris moved out of her way, letting her do her work, glancing at Stiles when he turned away, but focused back on her and how she was just...taking care of someone else when she'd had just as bad of a night.

Isaac looked startled when Scott reached for him, but his fingers clung to Scott's tightly as he told him he wasn't going after Allison. The startlement grew, but settled into something a little calmer, if awed.

"Ok. I know your mom really wants to see you..."

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Her falling asleep pulled him under, as well, especially with the warmth and even rhythm of her breath. It wasn't deep, more of a doze, but it wasn't at all wakefulness. His body overruled his mind, knowing what it needed.

Hayley stretched out next to Cora, smiling a little. She didn't really deal with other girls much, but Cora was Derek's little sister, and she was glad they had talked at least some, and happy to have company while they waited.

[the_healer]

Despite everything that had happened to her, Melissa's hands were surprisingly steady as she took the time to stitch the small wound closed and then cover it with a bandage. Taping it in place, she smiled as she straightened, grabbing a towel nearby. "Okay, I want you to lie back and rest a bit, okay? Stiles, honey, get your dad some aspirin and water." She nodded, pointing towards her kitchen before looking at the Sheriff again. "I need to wash up again."

"Thank you, Melissa." The Sheriff was paler than before but looked steady as he leaned back against the cushions and closed his eyes. Glancing over at Chris, she gave him a quiet look as she slipped past and moved to the stairs to head to the upstairs bathroom.

Scott still felt guilty about Allison being upset but he pushed it down with a nod. "Let's go." He needed to see his mother to make sure she was actually okay. Letting go of Isaac's hand, he started to run then, knowing the other boy would be right behind him as they headed home.

[iamthe_alpha]

It was a little while later when Derek entered the room where Cora and Hayley were actually lying down next to each other in Cora's bed. A quick but quiet glance into the guest room had confirmed that Peter was okay but sleeping which further put Derek's mind at ease.

Cora sat up quickly at the sight of her brother. "Well?"

"We found them." Derek nodded, looking somewhat relieved as he glanced at Hayley. "And the Darach is dead."

[littlewolf_girl]

Hayley sat up, too, when Derek came in, looking him over eagerly, making sure he was okay and looking profoundly relieved that he was.

"Thank god. Everyone's okay?"

[notweakanymore]

Chris smiled back at her and nodded, then pulled out his phone, frowning a little. Allison and Isaac should have been here by now, surely? "I'm going to check on the kids," he told the sheriff as, concerned, he dialed his daughter.

Isaac took off after Scott, keeping up and happy to run, like they could outrun the discomfort.

[iamthe_alpha]

"Yes." Derek nodded. "Elijah and Klaus are getting rid of the body. Chris and Stiles took the Sheriff and Scott's mom back to Scott's place. And I think Isaac and Allison were going to try to call Scott to let him know."

[the_healer]

"Chris." Melissa called out the hunter's name in a soft whisper from where she was standing at the top of the stairs. There was no answer on Allison's end yet.

[notweakanymore]

Chris glanced back up at her. "Yes?"

[littlewolf_girl]

Hayley nodded a little. "Thank god. So...that's one problem down, at least."

[the_healer]

Melissa glanced towards the living room before motioning for him to come up the stairs.

Reaching the area of town where he lived, Scott slowed to a normal jogging speed just in case someone saw them.

[iamthe_alpha]

Derek nodded, offering her a little smile, before looking at Cora. "How are you feeling?"

"Fine." She nodded. "Still tired but fine."

"Good." Derek looked at Hayley again, holding out his hand. "The others should be here soon." The others being Klaus and Elijah who would undoubtedly be looking for her.

[littlewolf_girl]

Hayley took his hand, let him help her up with a nod. Giving him a curious look, she couldn't help but ask, "Who killed her?"

Mostly that would give her an idea of the mood of the Mikaelson boys.

[notweakanymore]

Chris put his phone down, but sent a quick text to Allison, 'Check in, please. Are you ok?'

Then he moved up the stairs to Jon Melissa.

Isaac slowed when Scott did. He still wanted to reach for him, reassure himself Scott was there. Ridiculous, maybe when they hadn't even spent a night apart, but it had been a really long night.

[an_open_wound]

Almost immediately Chris would get a return text, 'I'm fine. Going to Derek's and then home.'

Melissa watched him, waiting till he was at the top of the stairs before she offered a small smile. "I hope you don't mind but..." It was the only warning he would get before she was hugging him. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she hugged him and held on for a second, long enough for him to feel that she was in fact trembling ever so slightly.

"Are you okay?" Scott asked of Isaac, glancing over at him as they moved beside each other.

[iamthe_alpha]

He studied her for a second before replying. "Elijah and Klaus did."

[notweakanymore]

Chris wondered why Derek's instead of here, but he just sent back an ok, tucking his phone away just as Melissa hugged him. Her trembling just about broke his heart, knowing how scared she had to be. He wrapped his arms around her waist and held her close. "It's ok," he murmured softly. "You're safe now."

Isaac started to nod, then shrugged. "Better now that everyone's safe and you're not off with them."

[littlewolf_girl]

"Maybe Klaus will be less unbearable, then," she muttered with an eyeroll.

He liked killing things?

[the_healer]

"I'm sorry." Melissa murmured it softly against his shoulder. "It's just been a really bad night. I was scared." She could admit that easily since she was still fairly new to this whole world and all the dangers that came with it. "I really thought I was going to...or that I'd have to watch her kill him..."

"I'm sorry I went with them." Scott lowered his gaze, the guilt showing through. "When I realized Jennifer had my mom, I freaked out. She's the only one I have left." Out of his parents.

[iamthe_alpha]

"Well, he was a little grouchy that he wasn't the one to tear her heart out but...hopefully." Derek wasn't sure he had the energy for the vampire's crap tonight. Not any more.