Theo watched Isaac closely. He knew the abuse that Mr Lahey dished out regularly. He had video and photographs of everything, and there were even ones of the freezers that Isaac was locked in. He knew it wouldn't take much to persuade Isaac to accept the bite, for someone who felt that weak and helpless that kind of power would be intoxicating. After that, all he needed to do was leave him alone with his father. Theo would then conveniently turn up and promise to help and protect him. Isaac would be his, a pawn in his game. His gaze then landed on Erica Reyes, and she would be grateful at never having a fit again. A little push in the 'right' direction and she would take her anger and frustration the bullies, all those people that laughed and filmed her after an attack. Finally, he looked at Vernon Boyd, he was always alone, but if you looked carefully, you could see the longing when he looked at friends and loved ones. He would give him that connection Boyd craved. He would get Scott to accept them, but they would be all his. Just like McCall was.

The smile fell from his face as he watched Stiles, Cora and Allison laugh as they walked towards the school. Just then Jackson ran over to them.

"Oh, this should be good," Theo smiled; he was waiting for the explosion to happen. "What the hell..." His face fell as Stiles smiled at Jackson, and they walked into school together. He had plans for Jackson, and this wasn't part of it, what had he missed? He looked over and saw how Lydia stared at her boyfriend; they hadn't worked out their problems. Would it be better if they got together or stayed apart?

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''Jackson," Lydia ran over and grabbed his arm. "We need to talk."

"After what you did, you think I'd talk to you, ever again?" He hissed as he pulled away from her grip.

"I thought it would make us stronger, and it would bring us closer together."

"Why didn't you ask me?" He snapped.

"You might have said no."

Jackson shook his head. "So you decide that you would decide what is best for me." He paused. "This wasn't about me at all. It was all about what 'you' wanted."

"It was about us. I love you." She sobbed as she tried to pull him into her arms and kiss him.

"That isn't love, and it wasn't about us." He gripped her biceps and pushed her away. "It's over Lydia. I can't trust you, and I want nothing to do with you." Just then he saw Stiles, Cora and Allison. Derek had said they would help him, Stiles of all people was going to help him. "I've got to go." He ran off before Lydia could say anything else.

"He'll forgive me." They both had made mistakes in the past, but they always forgave each other." Why did he run towards Stiles? She needed to talk to Scott and find out what was going on.

XXXXX

Scott couldn't believe how Stiles continued to ruin his life. Jackson was supposed to join him and Theo. As soon as he was alone, Scott made his move.

"Jackson, why don't you join us tonight we can help you."

"Who exactly is 'us 'Scott?"

"Dr Deaton, Lydia, Theo and me."

"Did Lydia get you to do this to me?'

"What, no, I would never."

"So it was Theo." Jackson watched at Scott looked away. "You knew Lydia came up with this and Theo bit me, yet you expect me to join you."

"I know what it's like to be bitten against your will. I can help."

Jackson laughed "You can't control yourself."

"Who told you...Stiles and the Hales? You can't trust them, Jackson."

"They didn't need to tell me anything, and it's obvious you can't control yourself. I can't trust them? They aren't the people biting others without permission. Did it ever occur to you that Theo bit you? He's clearly happy to do it, and he is around you all the time."

"Theo wouldn't do that."

"He would and has; he did it to me!" Jackson gritted his teeth and clenched his hands into fists. "I know who I can trust," with that he turned and left.

"He wouldn't do that, to me," Scott repeated. "He wouldn't."

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Jackson ran into the Hale house. He still couldn't believe King Arthur and Merlin were here. He wasn't supposed to know, but he'd walked in when Merlin was teaching Stiles magic.

"It's Theo." He yelled.

"What's Theo?" Peter asked

"I was talking to Scott; Theo bit Lydia and me. I bet he's the one that bit Scott. I mean Stiles is suspicious as him. He appears and Scott is bitten. I'm attacked. King Arthur and Merlin turn up. It can't be a coincidence."

"I agree with Jackson." Stiles paused for a moment and shook his head. "I can't believe I said that," and then winked at his classmate. "But I think there is someone behind Theo pulling the strings."

"So, if this is correct, we need to find out who this mastermind is. Do your best to listen to his conversations without putting yourselves in danger." Peter ordered them.

Stiles watched as Derek walked out and tried to follow him subtly, but knew he failed as soon as he heard laughter from the others.

XXXX

Derek sat by the lake and stared out over the peaceful water. "You can join me if you want to Stiles."

"Uh thanks, I just wanted to make sure you're okay." He stumbled as he went to sit and crashed to the ground

"Stiles." Derek sighed as he reached over and helped him.

"I'm fine, and it's just me being, well me." His was face hot as he desperately tried to cover his embarrassment.

"Are you sure?"

"Isn't that what I'm supposed to be asking you?"

Derek just sat there and continued to stare out at the water. He sighed and turned to his companion. "I'm worried."

"About?"

Everything, we've lost so much, and now we've built something new I don't want to lose it all again. I can't."

"Derek we're all in this together. I believe we're all going to come out of this safe and sound. We will deal with whatever comes at us, as a pack. I will not let you or anyone else get hurt."

"You can't promise that Stiles, what if something happens..."

Stiles could hear the silent 'to you' at the end. He reached out and cupped one side of Derek's face with one hand. He placed the other over Derek's heart. "I will do everything I can."

Derek leaned forward and kissed Stiles gently on the lips are then pulled back.

Stiles opened and closed his mouth, surprised at what had just happened, the pause had Derek pulling back. "No, no." He moved forward to initiate another one. The two of them sat and gently kissed each other. They pulled back, and Stiles just grinned, while a slight smile appeared on Derek's face. They turned to look at the scenery, both happy to be there together.

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Cora walked away with a smile on her face. Her best friend and her brother finally made a move towards each other. She would let Uncle Peter know as he was on the verge of doing something drastic to push them together. Hopefully, this situation they found themselves in would not ruin things. They wouldn't let it; Derek deserved some happiness, as did Stiles

XXXXX

Peter looked over at Noah and Chris; some things needed to be discussed.

"Why are we here, Peter?" Chris asked.

"One of the items I need to speak to you privately Noah."

"What has Stiles done now?" He sighed.

"Nothing that I know off, I'll explain later."

"Very well, so what else did you want to discuss," Noah asked.

"Scott McCall and Theo Raeken."

Chris knew that this was something that needed to be discussed "Anything specific?"

"His connection to this Theo boy, how they both could be linked to the return of Arthur and Merlin and finally Scott's lack of control and how it seems to be aimed at Noah and Stiles."

"I've got Allison keeping an eye on Stiles, Just like Cora is. I think we're forgetting one other thing. Theo, at the moment, is an unknown entity. I have people looking into him."

"Which is?" Peter asked.

"Stiles is a descendant of Merlin and Arthur. Could that also be a reason why Scott is acting the way he is?"

"Do you think he's been controlled?" Noah asked.

In a way, Chris wanted to say yes "No, not in the way of him having no choice. I think Theo has stroked his ego, on top of having a girlfriend, being part of the lacrosse team. His arrogance has come to the forefront. Theo feeds into that, and Scott believes it."

"We're forgetting one other person," Noah added.

"Oh, and who is that?" Peter asked, knowing that these were the two perfect people to bring into this.

"Deaton, for a man who seems to know everything he is being very quiet. Scott looks up to him very much."

Peter nodded "As much as I distrust that man, we need to find out what he knows and if he's been up to anything."

XXXXX

Deaton stared down at the piece of paper and a vial. This would make Scott an alpha. The Dread Doctors promised him to make him more powerful. That promise was too good to ignore. He knew it could be dangerous, but it was something he that could deal with.

TBC