Through the Dark // S.S. [Book One]

Chapter 46

"You want to handcuff me?" Void asks.

Sheriff Stilinski gives a small frown. "If my son is still here, if there's still a part of him standing here in front of me, then he'll put these on willingly and he'll come with me, because he knows I'm here to protect him from himself and others." By now, he's close enough to touch his son and Void holds his wrists up as the Sheriff cuffs him. A sadistic, evil look crosses his face, one similar to the one Luke wore. Sheriff obviously notices. "You're not my son."

Void smirks and breaks the handcuffs, flinging them to the ground. Allison walks over to him and attempts to stun him with her stun gun. Void grabs the electricity, pulling it from his body as he keeps a steady gaze directed at us. I instantly draw my sword.

Derek shifts and charges Void, but is stopped by his fist being grabbed. I wince as I hear bones cracking when Derek's arm is thrust behind his back. He lets out a groan of pain and is slammed into a post, falling to the ground.

I instantly rush over to Derek. "You okay?" I ask.

Derek nods. "I'll heal. Your boyfriend is not human."

I glance back at Void. "I know. We'll get the real Stiles back."

Mr. Argent raises his gun and cocks it. Allison and Sheriff try to persuade him otherwise. "Argent, listen to me. Don't do this."

Mr. Argent shoots the sheriff a look. "Why not? I've done it before. Werewolves, Berserkers. I can easily add a Nogitsune to the list."

The sheriff cocks his gun and points it at Mr. Argent. "You're not going to shoot my son."

Allison's dad frowns. "You said it yourself, Sheriff. That's not your son."

"Put it down. Put it down." Sheriff demands.

Void puts on a heartbreaking voice. "Dad, he's going to shoot me. He's going to kill me, Dad."

I see a hint of a smirk behind Void's faux panic. "Don't listen." Argent retorts.

The sheriff's voice raises a few notches. "Put it down. Now! Do it! Put it down!"

Void smirks, looking to Argent. "Pull the trigger. Come on."

"Listen to me, you put the gun down now!" Sheriff cries. 

"Shoot me." Void says.

"Put the gun down now!"

"Dad." Allison warns.

"Shoot me!" Void screams.

"Put the gun down now!" Sheriff yells.

"Shoot me!!"

"Argent, you put it down!"

"Strife." I mutter. "Guys, this is exactly what he wants."

"Put it down! Put it down!"

The loft slowly darkens and it's only a matter of time before the Oni appear. Allison tries gathering their attention. "Stop, stop it! This is what he wants. This is exactly what he wants."

They're all consumed in what they're doing, so I yell loudly, "Gamóto, akoúste tin! This is exactly what he's hoping we do!"

(Translation: Damn it, listen to her!)

Void shifts his gaze to me and smirks, cocking his head. "Not exactly. I was kind of hoping Scott would be here. But I'm glad you all have your guns and swords out. Because you're not here to kill me." He turns to face the window as the Oni show. "You're here to protect me." He steps back as the Oni raise their swords. Sheriff Stilinski and Mr. Argent begin firing at the Oni, but it's proving to be a failure. Two walk towards Allison and Derek.