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The weekend arrived quietly—but the Hale Estate did not follow the rhythm of the outside world.
It never did.
While the rest of Beacon Hills slowed down, slept in, or chased the illusion of normalcy, the territory of the Hales only grew more alive. The air itself seemed charged, humming faintly with power. Voices echoed across the grounds—sharp, focused, disciplined. Bodies moved in constant motion, every strike, every step deliberate.
This was not just training anymore.
This was evolution.
At the far edge of the training field, Arthur Corvinus stood with his arms loosely at his sides, his gaze sweeping across the estate. He wasn't simply watching—he was analyzing, measuring, understanding.
Because what stood before him… was the result of his blood.
The serum derived from his lineage had changed them.
Not superficially. Not temporarily.
Fundamentally.
Where once there had been limits—there were none now.
Barriers that had once defined what a Beta could or couldn't do had shattered completely.
A pair of wolves clashed in the center of the field. Their movements blurred with speed, their strikes carrying weight that cracked the ground beneath their feet. Muscles coiled and released with unnatural efficiency, every fiber of their bodies working in perfect synchronization.
Arthur's eyes narrowed slightly.
He could see it clearly.
Their musculature had become denser—not bulkier, but refined. Each contraction of muscle carried more force, more output with less effort. Their bones had adapted as well—reinforced, compressed, strengthened to withstand the stress of their newfound power. Microfractures that would have crippled them before now healed instantly, their skeletal systems regenerating faster than the damage could accumulate.
Even their skin had changed.
It wasn't just tougher—it was reactive. Resistant to tearing, resistant to impact. Beneath it, their cells moved with accelerated efficiency, repairing damage in real time. Their immune systems had become nearly absolute, purging toxins, resisting infections, adapting to foreign threats almost immediately.
They were no longer just werewolves.
They were something beyond that.
One Beta, mid-spar, suddenly shifted.
Not partially.
Fully.
His body twisted—not violently, but fluidly, as if it had learned to embrace the transformation rather than fight it. Bones elongated with a series of controlled cracks, his spine extending, reshaping. Muscles expanded and redistributed, swelling beneath his skin before settling into a more powerful form.
Fur erupted across his body in waves—dark at first, then streaked with faint silver strands, as though touched by moonlight itself. His hands morphed into claws, fingers lengthening, nails sharpening into lethal weapons. His face shifted next—jaw extending, teeth reforming into fangs, his eyes glowing with a steady, controlled light.
And yet—
He did not lose himself.
There was no feral madness.
No loss of control.
He stood there in full lycan form—half man, half wolf—breathing steadily, thinking clearly.
An Alpha's ability.
Given to a Beta.
Arthur's lips curved faintly.
"Good…"
(AN: a partial transformation is when a werewolf is unleashing its claws, changing the color of their eyes and having fangs. but a full transformation is changing their bodies into a lycan, half wolf half human form)
(AN: from here onwards we will stick to the fact that when it says:
half transformation = a human with glowing eyes, fangs and claws. no furry around body.
Full transformation is in Lycan form = half human half wolf, wolf face, wolf lower body but in humanoid form
wolf form i essentially a big wolf.)
Nearby, Stiles stood beside Scott, arms crossed tightly as he watched the scene unfold.
"…Okay," Stiles muttered under his breath, "this has officially crossed from cool into absolutely terrifying."
Scott didn't respond immediately. His gaze remained fixed on the training field, his expression thoughtful.
"They're not just stronger," he said quietly. "They're… different."
"Correction," Stiles replied, glancing at him. "Everyone is different now. Including you."
(AN: at this scene, not only the pack inject the serum. but also Scott, Allison and Stiles)
Scott flexed his fingers slightly, feeling it again—that subtle shift within himself.
It wasn't about size.
It was about control.
His movements felt lighter, more precise. His strength didn't come from exertion anymore—it came effortlessly, like his body had learned to optimize itself. His senses had sharpened further, his reactions faster, his instincts clearer.
Even his healing had changed.
Wounds that once took minutes now closed in seconds. His body didn't just recover—it adapted. Every injury made him slightly more resistant to the same damage.
It was evolution in real time.
Then The atmosphere shifted the noise faded, The movement slowed, The crowd instinctively parted.
Talia Hale stepped forward Laura followed beside her. No announcement. No command. But everyone knew. This wasn't just a spar. This was a demonstration.
Allison, standing near Derek after her own training session, straightened slightly, her attention locking onto the two Alphas.
"…They're going to fight?" she asked quietly.
Derek nodded once. "Watch carefully."
A pause.
"You'll learn more from this than anything I can teach you."
The air grew heavier, Talia moved first.
Fast— So fast that for a brief moment, she seemed to vanish, Laura met her head-on. Their claws collided with a sharp crack, the force sending a shockwave through the ground beneath them. Dust lifted, the earth fracturing slightly from the impact.
They moved again—faster this time.
Strikes came in rapid succession, each one precise, each one calculated. There was no wasted motion, no hesitation.
Then— Their eyes shifted.
Crimson.
Deeper.
Laura smirked faintly. "Still holding back, mother?"
Talia's lips curved. "Are you?"
And then—
They transformed.
It began at their arms.
Fur spread outward from their hands, not in chaotic patches, but in smooth, flowing waves. Black strands surfaced first—then faded, replaced by a striking gray infused with streaks of silver.
From their fingertips to their elbows, a different color emerged. White, Not dull, Not pale.
But luminous—like frost under moonlight.
Their muscles expanded next, not grotesquely, but with controlled growth. Fibers thickened, tightening and reshaping to accommodate greater strength. Their frames rose—six feet… then higher… until both stood at nearly two meters tall.
Their legs followed suit.
Bones elongated, joints adjusting seamlessly as white fur spread from their feet to their knees. Their stance shifted, becoming more grounded, more stable—built for both speed and power.
Their claws extended further now—longer, sharper, curved slightly for maximum lethality.
And their eyes— Burned.
Deep red.
Allison's breath caught in her throat.
"…They're…"
"Alphas," Derek finished quietly.
(AN: image on the comment section)
The ground cracked beneath their next clash.
Each strike carried authority—raw, overwhelming force backed by perfect control. They weren't just fighting—they were testing each other, pushing boundaries, refining their dominance.
More primal now Less human. But never uncontrolled. Arthur watched in silence, Unmoved.
Because to him— This was expected.
Across the field, Derek turned his attention to Scott and Allison. "No holding back," he said.
They moved immediately.
Scott lunged first, his speed cutting through the distance in an instant. Derek blocked effortlessly—but Allison was already there, striking from the side.
Their coordination wasn't perfect.
But it was growing.
Scott adapted quickly, adjusting his rhythm to match hers. Allison followed his movements, learning his patterns, closing the gaps between their attacks.
They weren't just fighting.
They were learning each other.
Becoming a unit.
From a distance, Stiles watched, shaking his head slightly. "…Okay, yeah. They're officially a team now."
Arthur stepped beside him. "They are synchronizing."
"Yeah, well… I'm learning too."
Arthur raised a brow. "Oh?"
Stiles nodded seriously. "Yes."
"I've learned I should never get into a fight. Ever."
Arthur smirked faintly, glancing at him.
The serum had enhanced Stiles as well—his reflexes sharper, his stamina increased, his mind even quicker than before.
But physically?
He remained… Stiles. Arthur shook his head slightly. A waste of potential.
And yet— Not entirely.
Because even in his past life, Stiles had never been defined by strength. And still— He had mattered.
Arthur smirked. 'tsk, my serum is wasted on stiles as usual. but he's one of my favorite characters in my past life so i gave him one. without him- TeenWolf is bland'
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By evening, the sun dipped low, casting long shadows across the lacrosse field.
Jackson Whittemore stood waiting.
When Arthur approached, his expression didn't waver.
"I've decided," Jackson said. "I still want this."
Arthur studied him for a moment.
"For now," he said calmly, "you will not receive the bite."
Jackson didn't react.
"You need to prove you're worthy of it."
Something flickered in Jackson's eyes—but he nodded.
Arthur turned. "Your first task is simple."
A pause. "You're coming with us tonight."
Jackson followed without question. "…What are we doing?" Arthur didn't look back. "Eliminating monsters."
—
Night fell quickly.
The forest breathed.
Alive. Watching. Waiting.
The pack moved as one—silent, precise, lethal.
Scott, Allison, and Stiles stood at the front. Arthur and Jackson remained behind. "Watch," Arthur said quietly. "This isn't about recognition."
A pause. "It's about protection."
Jackson nodded, his focus locked ahead.
Then— A sound was heard.
Wings.
A scream.
The manananggal descended from above, its form twisted and grotesque, wings stretched wide as it dove toward them. Below, two aswang emerged from the shadows, their bodies contorted, grins unnatural.
Scott stepped forward.
"Let's go."
The fight erupted instantly.
Fast. Brutal.
Scott intercepted the first creature, claws colliding as he forced it back. Allison moved with precision, striking vulnerable points, disrupting its movements.
The second lunged—Scott dodged, countered, drove it into a tree.
Above them, the manananggal swooped—
Allison rolled just in time. "Scott!"
He leaped, grabbing its wing, dragging it down. It shrieked violently. The battle intensified—but something had changed. Scott and Allison moved together now.
Not separately.
Not reactively.
But in sync.
Every move supported the other. Every strike calculated. Scott pinned one— Allison finished it. The manananggal tried to escape Scott stopped it, Allison ended it.
Silence followed. Stiles peeked from behind cover. "…Okay. That was insane." Behind them, Arthur nodded once.
"Good."
Jackson stared at the aftermath.
At the bodies.
At the blood.
At the cost.
Arthur stepped beside him. "Now you understand." Jackson didn't answer. Not yet. Because for the first timeHe truly saw it.
Power.
Responsibility.
Sacrifice.
And the truth that came with it.
Strength…
Was never free.