Title: Dedicated

Time Together: Seven Years

Scott and Allison stood beautifully together at the altar. Allison's grown flowed aimlessly around her, and Scott's tuxedo rested relaxed yet firm on his frame. The small ceremony was perfect, from the draping lace on the ceiling, to Jackson and Lydia's two young hybrid pups asleep in their parent's laps. The couple in question had been married for three years now. Oddly, throughout the entirety of their relationship, no one had ever seen them happier.

Everyone's lives had grown into a success, Derek taking pride in this by stating it was the "pack effect." Yes, the infamous "pack effect." They were a pack now, one well oiled machine. How they transitioned into this state of support and family, while retaining their individual personality traits, they could never understand. Something about the Alpha having found his mate and claiming him as such had brought the group to realizing that they each are completely different when it comes to their mates. It was the mates who brought this pack together. It was the mates who had created this family.

The night was winding down, and in honor of the ceremony, Jackson suggested a midnight run. Stiles sighed at the thought of watching a sleeping baby while the wolves howled for what would probably be the next three hours, but he knew he didn't have it in him to tell Derek he wanted him to stay. Allison, Lydia, and Stiles watched as the wolves of the pack began to strip, making jokes at how childish they were being, but loving every second of bliss.

Danny stopped when he was down to his boxers, jogged up to Stiles, and kissed him on the cheek. "Thanks for everything." Stiles could hear Danny smile as the two men hugged tightly.

"Hurry up, and go before Derek kills you."

Danny and Jackson were the first to enter their wolf form, soon followed by Scott, who was the first to jump out a window. Derek was just about to leave through the double doors of the private reception hall when Stiles tapped him on his bare shoulder. Derek rapidly spun around and lifted Stiles, pinning him against the wall.

"What?" Derek grinned.

"You forgot about your tie." Stiles gave small smile as he undid the bow tie around his mates' neck.

"I have no clue where I'd be without you." Derek nipped at Stiles' Adam's Apple.

"Certainly not standing naked in a reception hall while three other wolves wait for you; I think that's a safe assumption."

Derek growled and looked into his lover's eyes. "You going down later, Stilinski."

"Yeah, yeah, whatever. Now get out of here, I'm tired of seeing you're ugly mug."

Derek gave Stiles' throat a small smile as he chuckled. He left the building for his romp through the woods, but not before giving Stiles and deep kiss and telling him how much he was loved by the Alpha.

"How have you two remained so cute?" Lydia asked as Stiles cradled his nephew away from her.

"Oh, shut up. You and Jackson are cute too."

"Yes, we are, but not as cute as you and Derek. Tell me something Stiles, why haven't you guys adopted yet?"

"Honestly? We've been too busy saving your asses all these damn years!" Lydia laughed at the remark, noting the amount of truth in it.

"Ouch Stiles; hit me right in the old corazon." Allison feigned as she walked up to the two. "Stiles, you look so cute holding him."

"Actually, we're going to an adoption center this week, then a Kennel."

"Why are you going to a kennel?"

"Because, when our son leaves the adoption center this week, he just might want a puppy."

"Son?" Allison and Lydia both looked at Stiles with such shock, you'd think they had the jaws of snakes.

"Yeah, but before we go tell him the good news, Derek wants to take me somewhere."

"Where's he taking you?"

"To coffee? He says he wants me to meet the girl he keeps talking about."

"Oh yeah, her."

"Shut up, Lydia." Allison jabbed her in the ribs. "Stiles, I actually know why he's taking you to meet her."

"How do you know?"

"He told Scott. You guys really need to stop telling him things. He gossips more than we do. But apparently she's special."

"How so?" Stiles leaned forward in his seat.

"Apparently she's got eyes like yours."

"So?"

"Big brown eyes; the kind Derek wants to look down and see on his own flesh and blood."

"What?"

"Yeah. Surrogate. He just wants to clear it with you."

Stiles smiled at the thought of a miniature Derek running around with his eyes. They were so close to being a complete pack. Almost as if foreshadowing the happiness of the rest of their lives, four distinct howls could be heard ringing high in the night.

"I'm going to kick Jackson's ass." Lydia sighed as the sleeping twin infants awoke, doing a little howling of their own.

Derek was electrified with energy after the group's run. He continued howling through the last of the reception, in the car on the way home, and even as they made their way inside. Derek lifted Stiles again and pinned him against the wall.

"I love you so much, Stiles Stilinski."

"I love you too, but you need to calm down." Stiles chuckled out as his wolf kissed everywhere he could reach without compromising their position.

"Did she tell you? Allison. Did she tell you?"

"Yes, she told me. Will you relax? Your acting like a pup."

Derek howled again, this time louder, as if he were in the woods. "No!" Derek barked playfully. "I will not calm down." Derek growled as he rubbed his face all over Stiles' clothed chest.

"Why are you motor-boating me? Calm down, Derek." Stiles laughed as Derek tickled him.

"Let's play. Come on, let's play!"

"Okay," Stiles couldn't stop laughing; Derek was infectious. "What do you want to play?"

Derek set Stiles on his feet, kissed him and unbuttoned their shirts. "Run." He whispered.

"What?"

Stiles looked up to see Derek in his Beta form, electric blue eyes piercing his own. Derek smiled showing his fangs.

"I said, run!"

Stiles ran, into the woods; ducking, tripping, and dodging trees and roots. Derek would appear on the side of him, causing him to turn, barely avoiding being caught. Stiles knew Derek was really playing when he had avoided getting caught three times. Stiles was even enjoying the game of wolf and prey.

Stiles collapsed, laughing, when he came to a clearing. Derek was on him with the minute, kissing and nuzzling into his neck. Stiles continued to laugh and soon Derek joined him. they lie there in the clearing laughing and holding each other.

"I love you, Stiles Stilinski."

"Should I be worried?"

"No, I just really love you."

"What are we doing?"

"I'll show you." Stiles grinned as Derek lifted him like a bride and began walking.

Stiles nestled his head into the crook of Derek's neck and shoulder, swimming in the gentle stride the wolf was taking.

"You've been picking me up a lot today."

"I know."

"Why?"

"Call it practice." Derek bent down and kissed his forehead. "We're here."

Stiles opened his eyes to be presented with the old Hale house. It looked amazing, and there were lights on inside. Stiles could see all of the work that had been done. The porch had been replaced, there were new walls.

"Can we raise the kids here?" Derek asked as tears threatened to fall.

"I wouldn't have it any other way." Stiles Stepped out of Derek's arms, keeping his wrapped around Derek's neck, and kissed him deeply. "No crying, okay?"

"Maybe later." Derek whispered with a raspy voice. "Don't you want to check it out?"

He couldn't get inside quick enough. Stiles bounded, feeling the energy Derek had earlier, only when he opened the door, he saw the eyes of the pack looking back at him smiling. Allison and Scott still in their wedding attire.

"Derek, what's going on?"

Stiles slowly turned, his heart racing with a mixture of fear and anticipation. He knew the wolves could hear it, but did nothing to calm himself. He was freaking out. The doorway caught his gaze, leading him to the floor of the entrance. Derek was on one knee, brandishing a small black box.

"Stiles Stilinski?"

"Yes?" The word barely reached the wolves ears.

"Will you marry me?"

This is where Stiles runs away and never goes back to Derek. KIDDING! Do you think I'm that crazy? OF COURSE THEY GET MARRIED! AND ADOPT A HUMAN SON! THEN GET A PUPPY! THEN THE SUROGATE GIVES THEM A WOLF PUP SON (born like human because that would be really freaking weird)!

Yes kiddies, this is the final chapter, and really hope you enjoyed it because it's dedicated to all of you fantastic people.

Maybe I'll post something else, but "Another Shot" is officially done.

Feel free to re-read any chapter you want, or yell me, lolx.

Goodbye...for now...