Disclaimer - I do not own Teen Wolf or any of its characters. I only own my originals character Tahlia and her family, and anything else that seems out of place.

So this story is very similar in context to my other story Fire & Ice. I wrote both of these stories at the same time, so a lot of the action is similar. It follows the storyline of Season 2 so the dialog and action scenes are the same as Fire & Ice. The only difference is my character Tahlia. I really like her and I believe she has a right to tell her own story just as Rayne.

Again I have warned you that it is similar, so please no nasty reviews telling me how much these two stories are a like. I am well aware. I'm only posting it because a few of my friends very much enjoy Tahlia and her interaction with the Beacon Hills crew.

"Ow! That hurts Lia."

"Oh stop being such a puppy."

"Damnit, be careful."

"Waa waa boo-hoo, shut up."

"Mom!"

The door to the bathroom opened and in walked a beautiful blonde woman, late 30's, maybe 5'4", 120lbs, fit. Natalya's bright blue eyes regarded the scene in front of her. Her twins Tahlia and Nico stared up at her sheepishly, grown adults and still acting like children.

Nico was lying on the floor, pinned under his sister who is sitting on his chest, her knees holding down his arms. Her strong legs wrapped around his thighs, effectively rendering him immobile. In her hands she holds a white cloth speckled red with blood and peroxide. She is dabbing at a nasty cut above Nico's left eye, as he snarls and snaps his fangs at her, his yellow eyes flashing.

"Oh Nico, calm down. It's not that bad. The more you move, the more it's going to hurt."

"Well tell her to be more gentle!"

"Oh God. There I'm done you baby."

Tahlia gets up, rinsing the cloth off in the sink she scoffs at her brother, "You know I'm starting to think I should've been the one bitten. You have got to be the biggest pansy Werewolf in history Nic."

She throws a smirk at her brother in the mirror, he growls as he lunges for her. But with a quickness that surprises even her mother, Tahlia has him pinned by the throat to the wall behind them with her foot. Now being as Nico is almost 6'4", Tahlia is almost doing the splits as she forces her heel into his jugular.

"Haven't you learned to control yourself? Did you already forget how you got that cut above your eye?"

Their mother clears her throat, "Just how did he get that cut?"

Tahlia raises her eyebrows at her brother, "Do you want to tell her or should I?"

Nico says nothing, only casts his eyes to the tile floor, so Tahlia takes that as her cue.

"We were in the woods, training. This dumbass, gets distracted by the smell of a pretty girl walking by on the path, with her boyfriend. Nico growls and starts running after them, the wolf took over and he wouldn't hear me, so I ran up and put him down. Hard. He hit his head SMACK! on a rock as he went down."

"Lia, let him go. I think he's been embarrassed enough today."

Tahlia removes her foot, shaking out her leg muscles, she gives her brother a kiss on the cheek and ruffles his hair before leaving the two alone to talk. She walks back to her room figuring on doing some reading, just as she opens her door her father calls her from downstairs. She shuts the door and bounds down the stairs, she makes her way to the study where her father awaits her.

Her father Malcolm stands, staring out the window, a concerned look on his normally happy face. His 6'4" stature tells you where Nico got his height from, while his grey hair shows you what having twins does to you, let alone one being a Wolf. He turns, his blue eyes register her standing at his desk, his expression softens and a small smile graces his face.

"Ah, my pride and joy. How did training go?"

Tahlia chuckles, "Not so good. But he's making progress."

Her father hugs her, laying a light kiss on her forehead he gestures for her to sit down, as he takes a seat behind his desk. Tahlia sits down noticing a lot of papers spread over her fathers normally tidy desk.

"Is there something wrong dad?"

"Yes. Although I wish we could overlook this particular problem."

"Why?"

"Because it involves our family."

Tahlia knows the look on his face, "You mean the side of the family we don't speak to."

Malcolm nods, she has got so good at reading peoples emotions, body language. Sometimes he thinks how much better she'd be as a werewolf herself.

"Yes I do. It seems they have moved themselves to a small town in California, called…"

He shuffles papers around looking for a particular one, he grabs it holding it up to read, "Beacon Hills." He grabs a stack of papers handing them to Tahlia, who shuffles through them as her father goes on.

"It seems that this town has had quite a lot of interesting events happening. Years ago a family lived there, the Hale family. Several of them were wolves, but the majority were human. They were burned alive in their home, trapped, even the humans."

"Wait. Didn't Aunt Kate once say she dated someone named Hale?"

"Yes, Derek Hale. He and his sister Laura were the only survivors of the fire. Kate used Derek to learn about his family, she tricked him, then she set the fire."

Tahlia's blue eyes flashed with anger, as she read the newspaper about her Aunt's death. She tossed it back onto the desk and settled back in the chair crossing her legs and arms.

"She got what she deserved. I'm only upset that I wasn't the one to kill her."

"I know darling. We couldn't help his family, but maybe we can still help Derek and the other wolves of Beacon Hills."

"How?"

"I want you to go there, keep an eye on your dear Aunt and Uncle, and your cousin."

"Why Allison? She knows nothing still… Unless Aunt Kate opened her big mouth before she died."

"Yes she did. And worse Allison's ex-boyfriend is a Beta. (He hands her a thick file) Everything you need to know is in here. Please be careful."

"Always."

She kisses her father and heads for the door before he stops her, "Oh Tahlia, one more thing."

"Yes."

"Your grandfather is there as well."

Every muscle in Tahlia's body tenses, "Good. It's time for him to join his daughter."

Tahlia heads back upstairs to her room, she hops up onto her bed and opens the file. For the next hour she pours over every piece of information her father managed to gather. An Alpha bit Scott. Peter Hale was the Alpha. Derek has become an Alpha. A creature no one knew the name of. Her family has taken over the school.

Oh yes, this town needed help, and it was on the way.

Tahlia put all the papers back in the file and placed it in her duffle bag, alongside her laptop, camera and research tools. She then packed everything she would need into a large suitcase, anything she forgot she would just buy there. She walked outside to her truck, a black lifted 99' Ford F-350, 4-door, long bed. She placed the suitcase and duffle bag in the back seat. Shutting the doors she walked to the bed of the truck, stepping up onto a custom made hitch with a small platform just wide enough for her feet. To the untrained eye her truck bed looked normal, but the depth of the bed was 6 inches shallower than it should be. She pressed a button on her trucks remote and the entire bottom of the truck bed lifted up. Guns, crossbows, compound bows and multitudes of other weapons sat comfortably in their holders, all disguised to the normal eye.

She checked to make sure she had enough ammo and arrows, then she lowered the bed and went inside to say goodbye. No tears were shed, long ago they had agreed that this was their lives now and sometimes they'd have to be apart. But always they would know where the others were and how they were doing. After the goodbyes were said Tahlia hopped in her truck, firing up the diesel engine and making the 30 hour drive from Texas.

When she arrived on the outskirts of town, she let her trained eyes roam and her ears listen closely. If her family were out there anywhere tonight, she'd know and she'd stop them. There was an SUV in front of her blocking her path, so she moved over into the other lane to pass him. It was then she noticed the dark form in the road, it was moving slowly, almost sluggishly like it was weak. The driver of the SUV saw it too, but he never slowed down or attempted to move. As he hit the form on the right front of his car, the headlights revealed to Tahlia what it was…

A Wolf.

A huge, black, Wolf.

She knew instantly it was an Alpha, its red eyes glowed as it hobbled off the side of the road and collapsed. Tahlia pulled the truck over in front of it, illuminating it with her lower lights. She got out slowly and tentatively approached so as not to give him reason to attack. She stopped a few feet short of him and waited till she had his eyes.

"It's alright. I won't hurt you."

The Wolf growled as she moved forward, "Attack me if you must, I won't blame you." She again met his eyes and held them as she gingerly laid her right hand on the fur of his side.

It was then that the Wolf noticed something glinting around her neck, he moved his head…

Yes there it was, behind the collar of her black leather jacket was a necklace, and on that necklace hung-

A triskele.

Exactly like the one on his back.

The Wolf tilted his head to her, a curious look in his eyes, as she moved her hands over his fur searching for any injuries. When she touched his right hind leg the Wolf howled, trying to recoil his leg but it wouldn't move. Tahlia instantly knew what was wrong, she knew what needed to be done and surely she would not come out of this unscathed.

"Your leg is dislocated. I'm going to pop it back in."

Suddenly the Wolf turned his head away from her like he heard something, Tahlia took that opportune moment to grab his leg and pull as hard as she could. A loud pop, a howl and the Wolf stood up turning to Tahlia, baring its teeth and growling low. Tahlia sat back on her heels, her back resting against the tire. She tilted her head back baring her neck, submitting to the Alpha, letting him know he was in control and she wouldn't fight him. The Wolf lowered his head, advancing on her. His muzzle was so close Tahlia could feel his breath on her face. As he sniffed her neck, she knew he'd go for her throat, she nodded her head baring her neck further for him. She took a deep breath and let it out, then closed her eyes and waited.

SLUUUURP!

Tahlia felt the warm wetness of his tongue, as the Wolf licked her cheek. She opened her eyes to see him sitting on his haunches directly in front of her, his head tilted to the side curiously observing her. Tahlia smiled, he had thanked her for being kind and helping him. All of a sudden they heard multiple howls around them, the Wolf whimpered at her and tugged on her sleeve with his teeth.

"Okay I get it, it's not safe here."

She stood up and walked over to her door, the Wolf following and nudging her leg. Tahlia leaned down placing a light kiss on the Wolf's muzzle and petting his head. He placed his head under her foot and helped her into the truck.

"I hope I see you again."

Tahlia whispered, and the Wolf gazed up at her, he bowed his head and Tahlia took that as a sign of him saying yes. She closed her door and drove off, looking in her rear view mirror she watched the Wolf glance up at her, his red eyes glimmering in the moonlight, then he disappeared.

It was after midnight when she pulled into the driveway of her new house, conveniently across the street and diagonal from Scott's home. It was a nice 2-storey, white with dark red trim, a large front porch, a 2 car garage and right on the edge of the woods. She got out grabbing her duffle bag and after keying in the code on the pad next to the garage door, the door opened and then she shut it behind her. She opened the garage door and walked into the kitchen, setting her bags on the floor she took a look around her temporary home.

If you had just came in the front door the layout would be as follows; the entire first floor is open, to your left is the living room, to the right is the dining room and in the far back right is the kitchen. Double doors leading to the backyard separate the living room and kitchen. A long black granite island separates the kitchen from the rest of the house. All the carpets are black, upstairs and down, the kitchen and bathrooms are black and red tiles.

She could tell her mom had bought everything and had it set up for her, it was everything she liked and set up just like she would have wanted it.

All of the furniture was made out of handcrafted wood. In the living room was a 60" flat screen TV on a very nice entertainment center, with a DVD player, DVR, X-box and stereo. To the left of it, next to the front window were wooden shelves with all her DVD's and games on it. An oval table sat in front of the TV, and a wrap around black suede couch with a chaise lounge on either side completed the room. In the back corner of the living room facing the back yard was a big bay window, in the middle of the room sat a pool table and against the wall a fully stocked bar.

"Aww my mom knows me so well."

However it was the corner behind the pool table and to the left of the bar that caught her attention. She wasn't sure she was seeing what she was seeing, she literally had to take a second and a third glance to assure herself. And yet every time she looked away and looked back, it remained the same. Her mother, the woman who gave birth to her, had a stripper pole installed in the corner, with its own black granite stage and overhead lights.

"Oh, my God."

Those we're the only words she could manage to say at this point and time. Her mother had some explaining to do when she spoke to her.

The kitchen was amazing and suddenly she wished she had guests to cook for. Handcrafted cabinets lined the back walls, ceiling to floor. The black granite counters glimmered, and every appliance was stainless steel. From the left to the right was counter space, then the double stainless steel sink, dishwasher, microwave, four burner stove and double ovens one on top of the other. Behind that on the island was another small two burner stove.

A staircase 5 feet before the front door leads to the upstairs bedrooms. The upstairs hallway is open and protected by a railing, so you can see anyone walking from one room to the other. Tahlia goes up to check out the bedrooms. On her right is a small one, she could use that for her guest room, if she ever had guests, with its own bathroom.

The master bedroom is by far her favorite room in the house. What's not to like, from the double doors leading into the room, to the walk-in closet to her left, then the small red velvet love seat, the four poster, canopy, California King size bed that takes up the entire corner of the far left side of the room, next to a big bay window and the beautiful black marble desk to her right.

The master bathroom in the far right corner blows her away. A double sink is to her left, then the shiny black toilet, the shower is encompassed by floor to three feet below the ceiling glass walls and door, has rock walls and floor, a bench and two shower heads one off the left wall and one off the back. In the right corner is by far her favorite thing, an infinity Jacuzzi tub, set into the floor and surrounded by two small steps. A window next to the tub opens to let in the outside air.

Finally next to the bathroom across the back wall are a set of double doors, that lead out onto a deck that overlooks the backyard.

Tahlia pulls out her cell phone and dials her mom, she knows they won't be asleep yet, they'll have been waiting to hear from her.

"Hello."

"Hi momma."

"Lia, how are you, did you get there alright?"

"Yeah I did, although I had a little excitement on the way."

"What kind of excitement?"

Her mother puts her on speakerphone while she retells the story of her run in with the Alpha.

"It sounds like you have gained his trust. Any idea who he is?" Her father asks.

"Not yet. I hope I do, it'll make my life easier."

"Keep us informed Tahlia. We miss you." Her father chokes out.

"I miss you all too daddy. By the way thank you mom for ordering everything and having it set up."

"Do you like everything?"

"I love everything. The black and red, coupled with the light wood and stainless steel, is so me. The clothes in my closet are amazing and I adore the black sheets and black/red reversible comforter. You're the best mom."

"I'm glad you like everything."

"Yeah. I just have one question, mom."

"Okay, shoot?"

"Are you in therapy?"

"What!? Why would you ask me that?"

"A stripper pole mom?"

Her mother chuckled, "I just thought you'd like to have some fun. Maybe entertain some guests."

"You have severe psychological issues mother." Tahlia said with a laugh.

"Your father seems to like it."

Tahlia felt her eyes almost pop from her head, she shook her head smiling, "You both need therapy."

Her mother laughed, this was the relationship they had, always joking. "So how are you going to get close to them to find out what they are up too?"

"I don't know, I haven't worked that part out yet."

"Well, here's an idea. Why don't you put your teaching degree to good use."

"Yeah mom, because I can so see Gerard happily hiring me to work at his school where I'd be close to him."

"It's just a suggestion. Well you should get some sleep honey. Call me tomorrow night. I love you."

"Love you too mom, bye."

After hanging up Tahlia goes back downstairs, she walks over opening up the back doors and stepping out onto the back porch. Her mom is spoiling her. A black hot tub sits under a gazebo to her left. A round couch sits to her right, and in the middle sits a big fire pit. To the right of the hot tub is a round brick area, inside is a stainless steel barbeque grill and area to store things and prepare food.

The best sight however is the in-ground pool, with a rock wall built onto the backside, that has two slides and a waterfall cascading off the center, that's also flat so you can sit on it or jump off into the pool. It's complete with a rock cave, that you can swim into and holds another hot tub inside.

Tahlia thought to herself as she looked around, 'Gosh mom, you're gonna make it hard for me to leave here when I'm done.'

Tahlia walked back inside, locking up the back doors, she grabbed her bags and headed upstairs to her room. After she had emptied her bags and stored them, she set up her laptop and made sure her 9mm handgun was tucked under her pillow.

She set up pictures of her family on an empty shelf above the loveseat. A family picture, one of her and mom, her and dad, and her favorite picture, her and Nico. Tahlia and Nico were at the lake on a family vacation, standing on the shore next to each other.

Nico already 6' at only 16 years old towered over her, 150lbs of muscle, short messy blonde hair and blue eyes. Tahlia always joked he should've become a model, he was a handsome guy.

Tahlia on the other hand was only 5'4", 120lbs, athletic toned muscles, long legs and a c-cup chest. She had long ago dyed her waist length hair fire engine red, it made her blue with silver flecked eyes stand out even more. Nico joked that she reminded him of a young, red headed Lara Croft. She was sexy, feisty and a badass.

Tahlia went to her closet, stripped down and pulled on a tight tank top and shorts. She walked over and opened the doors to her balcony, it was warm outside as she leaned on the railing staring out into the woods. Tahlia could instantly feel eyes watching her, even though she couldn't see them, she knows he's here.

"Goodnight Alpha."

Tahlia smiles going back inside, she leaves the balcony doors open and climbing into bed, she shuts off the lights and listens to the sounds of the forest as it lulls her to sleep.

Outside just beyond the tree line, red eyes watch as Tahlia stands on the balcony, he feels almost like she knows exactly where he is as her eyes scan the tree line. He hears her whisper, before she walks back inside and shuts off the light.

The Wolf shifts, green eyes watch the door the woman walked into, a grin forms on the face. The Alpha walks back getting into his black Camaro.

'She's gonna be fun.'