Soulmate Of A True Alpha
Scene 17

Everything happened so quickly. Within minutes, the anti-poison team had arrived and were setting up beds for the sick. Scott’s talking to Natalie and Kira, Allison, Stiles and I are at the back of the class.

Stiles: They must think it’s smallpox or something.

The head teacher’s here to see us.

Teacher: No, that’s impossible. Smallpox was completely eradicated in 1979.

Stiles: So we can imagine that it’s nothing serious?

Teacher: Unless it’s worse than smallpox.

He gives us one last look and goes back to his desk. He’s a really strange teacher. Scott comes back and is all pale and sweaty.

Scott: Almost all the students are infected. All… Everyone’s sick…. There’s a lot of… Policeman… Outside…

Me: Is Scott all right?

He nods with difficulty and I can see his eyes shining. Oh my god! He’s gonna turn!

Me: Scott stop it!

Scott: I… I can’t control myself…

I’m looking around for a solution.

Me: Follow me!

I take him by the arm and lead him towards the changing room without worrying about the teacher who was forbidding me to go out.

Loudspeaker: All the students are asked to come to the corridor to have their b***d taken as soon as possible.

My gaze went from the loudspeaker to Scott. What do I do? I can’t leave him on his own!

Scott: Go on…

Me: No, I can’t leave you on your own, Scott!

Scott: If you’re sick… You…need care…

Me : I feel fine Scott I/

At the same time, I see trouble and start to fall but I catch myself on a locker.

Go Hannah, I’ll take care of him.

It’s Kira’s dad. I nod, looking at my brother and go into the corridor. Kira comes next to me. She looks really worried.

Kira: How is he?

Me: I’m… He’s going to be fine…

What else can I say? She looks at me for a long time and then throws herself into my arms. I hold her too. I can’t lose Scott, if he… No. He’s going to be all right.

it’s up to you girls

We let go and go to the lady in the huge yellow suit. I hold out my arm with difficulty. I’ve never liked needles.

Lady: I don’t like b***d tests either. It’ll be quick, don’t worry.

I nod and she takes some of my b***d and I sink to the side. The lady barely touches Kira’s skin with the needle and she gets an electric shock. She runs off towards the exit and I take Kira by the arm.

Me: Come on, we’ve got to go! We’ve got to go now!

We run to join the pack in the changing room. Scott seems to be doing better as he’s standing and chatting to the others.

Allison: We can’t stay in the locker room, we have to go somewhere secluded.

Me: Yeah, but where? A classroom with too many windows.

Kira: Yes, and there are people everywhere.

Stiles: The Hales vault…

Me: The what?

Stiles: The Hales vault! There’s got to be a way into the basement.

Scott: That’s the best option. Let’s go!

Into the basement

We’re all looking for the entrance and behind a shelf, there’s a weird symbol in the wall.

Me: Stiles, help me push the shelf.

Without asking any questions, he helps me push it and everyone comes to see. There’s some kind of lock that only seems to open with claws. Scott slips his claws in and the wall settles. We all go in and the door closes behind us. I’ve hardly taken a few steps when I see trouble, but Stiles catches up with me and I smile softly to thank him.

Stiles: You’re sick too

Me: Everyone’s sick…

He takes me to a corner of the vault and we sit down. I feel really tired all of a sudden

Me: Can I use you as a pillow?

He smiles

Stiles: Of course!

I smile back and rest my head on his thigh to fall asleep, and he gently strokes my hair. I’m really lucky to have him.

Pdv Stiles

Hannah has fallen asleep. Scott motions for me to go and see him and I get up as gently as possible so as not to wake her and go.

Scott: They’re looking for us upstairs. I can’t go.

I look at Hannah. She’s really worse than she lets on. Her skin is translucent white and she’s sweating all over.

Me: I’m gonna go. Can you give me two minutes?

He smiles gently at me and I go to Hannah.

Me: Hannah…

She wakes up slowly and stands up a little.

Me: I have to go, but I’ll be right back.

Hannah: What but… Hannah: Why?

Me: They’re looking for us upstairs… Maybe they found something.

She looks at me for a second without speaking.

Hannah: You promise you’ll come back, right?

I smile softly at her

Me: I’m never going to leave you Hannah, I promise I’ll be back soon.

She smiles softly at me but is writhing in pain and shivering from the cold. I take off my jacket and put it over her shoulder and give her a k**s on the head. It tears me apart to leave when she’s in such a state. I get up reluctantly and leave. My gaze stayed on her until the doors closed.

In the school

I run everywhere until I run into Nathalie.

Me: Nathalie! Where… Where is Mr Yukimura?

Nathalie: On the second floor… He’s making calls.

Me: Great! Thanks a lot!

I was going to leave but she stopped me

Nathalie: Stiles, are you sure you’re okay? You’re all pale…

Me: Yes, I’m fine! I’ve got to go.

I see the coach in one of the beds and I freeze on him.

Me: Is the coach the only sick teacher?

Nathalie: Yes. Why do you ask?

Why just him? I run to his desk and rummage around. I have no idea what I’m looking for but I know I’ll find it here. I come across a pile of papers and I look through them. They’re authorisations for a school outing. A dozen sheets are approved in red ink, then the others in black… I remember the look on the teacher’s face as we stuck our fingers in the ink before the exam. He looked at us as if he was gaining something from me that… That he was one of the contract killers!

I wondered how that stupid gym teacher got infected. I’ve got my answer, apparently!

I turn round. It’s him and he’s pointing a gun at me.

Teacher: You look pale, Stiles, but my virus doesn’t kill humans. I think it’s fear.

Me: I’m not afraid of you.

Yes, I am. I’m even terrified, but not of him. It’s going to kill my friends and there’s nothing I can do about it.

Prof: As you know, payment requires visual confirmation. So, if you don’t want me to kill you, tell me where Stiles is.

I’m not saying anything. He puts his gun to my forehead. My skin is glistening with sweat. How am I gonna get out of this?

I’m gonna count to three. Tell me where it is or I’ll shoot.

I’m suddenly no longer afraid. He can’t find the vault. My friends are safe. I press my forehead against the cold metal of the rifle and my eyes lock with his.

Me: Do you think you’re going to scare me?

Prof: No, I think I’m going to kill you. 1..

I close my eyes

Teacher: 2…

Hannah… I’m sorry… I won’t keep my promise…

Teacher: Three/

A shot rings out and b***d splatters on me and I cough. Am I alive? I open my eyes. Raphaël is in front and is also holding a gun, but he puts it down.

Me: What the hell are you doing here?!!?

Raphael: Listen to me, Stiles. Melissa called me. Scott and the others need to take some dried mushrooms. That’s the cure.

I look at him without understanding.

Raphaël: Go on!

I get out of the moonlight and run towards the vault, wiping the b***d off my face. I’m going to see them. I’m going to see my friends again.