Four

The next morning at the hospital

Stella

I opened my eyes to the a bright light shining in my face. I was confused as to where I was. I looked around to see that I was in the hospital. I looked down to see my stomach and wait was wrapped in a large bandage. My Mom sat next to my bed, her head resting on the bed. I touched her shoulder and she shot up. She grabbed my hand and held it. My Mom stayed in the room with me. Talking, telling me things that I have missed in the last six years. She told me everything from Scott being a werewolf, to Lydia being a banshee, Malia being a werecoyte and how My Mom and Chris Argent are engaged and are getting married in four weeks. I always believed in super natural creatures and now that I know that they're real, I need to keep myself protected. "Mom, did you ever give up on me?" I asked. "No sweet heart. I always knew you were out there somewhere in the world" she said. "I tried to escape Mom, but I couldn't" I cried. "You're safe now okay. Kyle won't ever be able to come near you again" she said as she wiped my tears. "I was so scared Mom" I informed her. "We all were" she said. Just then the hospital room door opened to reveal my Dad. Me and Dad never really got along when I was growing up. When him and my Mom divorced when I was ten it impacted me a lot. As much as I hated him, I was thankful that he came to see that I was okay. "Stella" he hugged me.

After awhile Scott, Stiles, Lydia and Malia came in to visit me. "So Mom told you everything?" Scott said. "Just the part about you being a true alpha werewolf, which by the way I am very impressed. Malia being a werecoyte, Lydia being a banshee, Stiles being human, the part about Alison dying, all our parents being kidnapped by a Darach, chimeras and a million other things that i have questions about" I informed them. "Welcome back to beacon Hills" Stiles joked. "Still the same old sarcastic Stilinski I remember" I laughed. "What happened down in the basement?" Malia asked. "A lot of things" I informed her. I told them everything. They needed to know. "If I ever see that low life asshole again I am going to kill him" Scott said angrily. "The last thing Stella needs is to be reminded about Kyle okay? She needs to rest" Lydia said. "Thank you" I mouthed to her. She smiled at me. Everyone said their goodbyes except for Scott. "Why aren't you gone?" i asked "Because I am staying right here where I can keep an eye on you" he smiled as he sat down on the chair next to my bed. "Scott I'm fine. Mom and Chris are outside talking to the doctors, I don't think they'll be leaving anytime soon" I informed him. "Well family sticks together and since I'm your brother I'm not leaving" he replied. I hit him with a pillow. "Hey hey no fighting you two" My Mom said as she walked into the room. She handed Scott a coffee and pulled another chair up to the other side of my bed. "So the doctors said you can come home tomorrow" My Mom informed me. I nodded. "Everything will be fine" Chris smiled. "I hope so" i replied. "Also now this decision is completely up to you but, I think you should go to school when they start back in two weeks. If you don't want too that's totally fine, we will be supportive no matter what you decide to do" My Mom said. "I'd like that" I smiled. "You would?" Scott said. "Yeah I mean I didn't get to experience high school life over the last few years and I want to. Even if it is just for the year. I'm no brainiac but yeah I would like to go" I smiled. "Okay well I'll help in whatever way I can and Lydia could tutor you in Math since she's like a genius. You'll be fine sis and i can't wait to have you by my side for my final year of school" he smiled. "Me either bro" I laughed.

-The next day-

I was being released from hospital today. The first day of me seeing the world in over six years. It was going to be strange. My Mom was taking me home. She wrapped a protective arm around me as we made our way outside the Hospital which was swarmed with reporters wanting to get a glimpse of me, the girl who went missing six years ago. My Mom ignored the reporters and got us to the car safely. She drove us home. I stood out on the cobblestoned driveway looking at the house I once lived in. I spent the day being greeted by relatives who I haven't seen in years. When they all left I went up to my bedroom and lay down on my bed, fresh new sheets my Mom layed out for me. I sighed. I had no clothes here and needed to have a shower. I got off my bed and walked into Scott's room which was right across the hall from me. "Knock knock" I said as I stood in the doorway of Scott's room. "Hey sis" he smiled. "Hey um, I was wondering if I could borrow some clothes from you? None of mine fit me and I need to have a shower and get out of these clothes Lydia brought to the hospital for me" I laughed. "Of course" he smiled. Scott got off his desk chair and made his way to his drawers pulling out a white long sleeved t-shirt followed by black sweat pants and maroon socks. "You'll have to talk to Mom about underwear and stuff" he chuckled as he handed me the clothes. "Thanks bro" I kissed his cheek before placing the clothes back into my room before going to ask my Mom something.

I knocked on her door and she looked at me. As I walked inside my Mom was folding clothes. Some hers, some Argents. "Mom?" I asked "Hey sweetheart are you okay?" she asked. "Uh yeah, Scott gave me some clothes to change into after my shower I was just wondering if you had any underwear?" I asked. My Mom walked to her drawers and pulled out five pairs of underwear. Tags attached. "I just got these yesterday but you need them more than I do" she said. "Thanks Mom" I smiled. "I'll take you out shopping later and get you some new clothes" she said "Can we leave it until tomorrow? I kinda wanted to spend my first night back in the house with my family" I smiled. "Of course, Tomorrow it is" she smiled. "Let me know what time you finish work tomorrow and we can go then" I assured her. "I'm taking a couple days off" she informed me. "Mom you don't need to do that" I shook my head. "No I do. My daughter who I haven't seen in six years is back and I need to be her Mother again" she teared up. "Mom" I hugged her. I don't think my Mom will ever comprehend the fact that I'm back and that I'm safe.

After awhile I had a shower and freshened up. I threw on the clothes that Scott gave me and dried my hair. I haven't felt so good in a long time. I made my way down to the kitchen where I was greeted by My Mom, Chris, Scott and Stiles. As soon as I stood into the kitchen Stiles hugged me.

"I'm so glad you're home. You're safe now" he said as he hugged me tightly. I hugged back and said "I'm not going anywhere Stilinski". Stiles was always protective over me growing up, and the fact that even though I haven't seen him in six years he's still protective makes me feel safe. Safer than I have ever felt in my life. Stiles finally let go of the hug and stood beside me. "Why is everyone gathered round the island in the kitchen?" I asked. "Stella your Mother and I think that you shouldn't leave the house for a few days, especially on your own" Chris said. "Guys look I'm fine okay. There's nothing to worry about" I said. "There are reports standing outside on the front lawn waiting to get a glimpse of you" Mom said. "And if you go alone, things could get ugly. You're anxiety will blow up." Scott said. "H-how did you know I was anxious?" I asked. "I can smell the anxiety off you" he said. I looked at him weirdly. "Werewolf senses" he replied. "I see" I replied. "We just want you to be safe" Stiles said. "We just don't want to lose you again" Scott said. "You won't okay?" I informed them. "We're just worried about the whole supernatural side of Beacon Hills that you haven't experienced yet" Chris said. "Guys relax okay? I can take care of myself" I assured them. "You need to be protected" Chris said. "No" I shook my head. "Look Stel we don't want anything to happen to you. Me and Scott, we care about you so much and we don't want any humans or supernatural beings getting to you. We want to keep you safe" Stiles said. "The boys will be sort of like your body guards" Mom explained. "Okay fine" I sighed. "Who's hungry?" Mom asked. "I'm starved" Stiles laughed.

We ordered Chinese food, something I haven't had in a long time. After dinner, everyone was watching movies and I decided to go sit out in the back yard, on the old swing set Scott and I got for our seventh birthday. I sat down and swung gently on the swing as the cool breeze nipped at my body, causing me to shiver. I wrapped my cardigan tighter around my body, looking up at the stars being thankful that I'm back with my family. I never thought I'd see the sky, the stars or the moon ever again. My mind was running wild with thoughts, theories and memories when I heard footsteps coming towards the swing set. I snapped out of my thoughts and looked up to see Stiles standing in front of me. "Hey Stilinski?" I smiled. "What are you doing out here alone?" he asked "Just swinging, thinking ya know" I informed him. "Mind if I join you?" he asked. "Not at all". Stiles sat on the swing next to me and we talked. "Thank you" I said. "For what?" he asked confused. "Saving me" I shrugged. "Don't mention it" he replied. "Stiles?". "Yeah?". "How did you know where I was?" i questioned. "I didn't. No one had any idea where you were. I spent five and a half years looking in all the wrong places for you and then I had a memory and I started remembering different things from that day and I figured it all out from there"he informed me. "Mister Smartie Pants here" I laughed. "So how are you adjusting to being back at home?" he asked "So far its okay. Its just weird seeing my Mom with Argent and seeing how much life has changed" I laughed. "Yeah that was kind of weird for us all. Especially coz Scott and Alison dated for awhile." he informed me. "Scott being a werewolf when did that happen?" "Freshman year. He became a true alpha in junior year" he said. Wow. "How's your Dad?" I asked "He's good, he's still the same old guy you remember him as" he smiled. "No Step Mom?" she asked. "No but my Dad did date Lydia's mom for awhile" he said. "That must've been very strange" I laughed. "Very" he replied. "How is your ten year plan to make Lydia fall in love with you coming along?". "It may have to stretch to fifteen" he chuckled. "She'll fall into the arms of Stiles Stilinski in no time" I laughed.

Stiles and I talked for another while. He caught me up on all things Supernatural that has gone here in the last few years. "I'm glad you're back" he smiled. "Me too" I replied. "Kids it's getting late" my Mom shouted from the door. "I better get going, My Dad will be home soon". I nodded and stood up. Stiles pulled me in for a bone crushing hug. "I'll see you tomorrow" he said. "Yeah you will" I smiled. Stiles left by jumping over the back fence. I shook my head. That boy. I went back inside to enjoy some more time with my family.