The Witch and The Wolf

Part Fourty-Seven

"Medically, he's okay," you walked into the McCall House, seeing Melissa whispering to Scott.

Stiles was nowhere in sight, along with everyone else that was there before.

"How do we know if he's really Stiles?" Scott asked.

You walked into Scott's room, seeing Stiles laying on the bed.

"(Y/N)," he jumped out of bed, collapsing into your arms as you gasped slightly, in shock.

"Hey, Stiles," you said softly.

"I-I'm so sorry," he shook his head.

You wrapped your arms around him tightly.

"Really, don't worry about it. Come on," you led him to his bed, while he sat in front of you, bouncing his leg anxiously.

"Uhm, Kira's mom is on her way and she's bringing the Oni with her to make sure it's me," his voice was shaky as he continued to look at the floor.

"Are you okay?" you put your hand on his shoulder, looking at him slightly concerned.

"I'm sorry," he wrapped his arms around your waist once again, while resting his head on your stomach.

You stroked his hair softly, trying to calm him.

You made eye contact with Derek, seeing him frown slightly while you motioned him to leave.

"(Y/N)? Stiles? She's here," you heard Scott call.

You helped Stiles up, feeling him leaning on you while the two of you made your way to the living room.

You saw Noshiko standing in front of the three of you, surrounded by the Oni behind her.

"This is gonna sting," you turned to Stiles.

He nodded his head, stepping forward as the Oni put their hand on the back of his neck, pulling him down slowly. Their eyes glew yellow, scanning Stiles.

He collapsed to the floor, shivering as you ran to him.

"Check," Noshiko said.

You looked behind his ear, seeing a 5 marked on it.

"It's him," you nodded your head.

"Can the Oni track down the Nogitsune?" Scott asked her while you helped Stiles up, handing him a blanket.

"Tomorrow night. It's too close to dawn," she replied.

"(Y/N)? What about you?" Derek asked.

You closed your eyes briefly, trying to use your magic to track him.

"I-I don't know... The link's broken. But, it's not completely gone. There's still a trace. I might be able to track it," you replied.

"You won't get far without the help of my Oni," Noshiko warned.

"Well, I have to at least try. Would you know why he took Lydia?" you asked.

"Mainly because of her powers, I would assume," Noshiko replied.

"The power of a banshee," Scott realized.

"He wouldn't... he wouldn't kill her, right?" Stiles asked, a hint of nervousness in his tone.

"No, he won't. We just have to find him and find him quick..." your eyes traveled to the clock.

6:24 AM

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"Locus revelare," you closed your eyes, searching through Beacon Hills for any sign of Lydia or the Nogitsune, being unsuccessful.