It runs in the family

Cora 18, Alpha

[not-an-argent]

Got Lucky

[cora-thealpha]

The coughing was what told him that she was awake, his vision still a little hazy from the smoke and the fire. Vaguely, he recalled carrying her while wrapping himself around his sibling to protect her as much as he could. Fingers sunk into her hair, pushing it gently from her face as she struggled to find her voice. “Hey. I think we’re alive.” He quipped deadpan, though very pleased to see her awake. “You made me miss half of this weekend thing at Scott’s Lakehouse, you know.” Again the deadpan, hoping to distract Cora with their constant teasing and humor. Maybe he would even get a laugh. Smoke still poured out of the building Kate set on fire, though from here he couldn’t tell if it was out and just smoldering or continuing to burn. “We shouls get out of here…” a movement to rise failed him and he hissed, sitting onxe more. ’…in a minute.’

Cora blinked rapidly, looking up at her brother through the dim lighting. She couldn't remember how they got there, or why everything was so blurry. All the alpha could recall was fire, and pain. Her head throbbed, and her hands felt like jelly. Cora just felt sore. "How did we get here?" She breathed, nothing seemed to make sense. Cora couldn't recall why she was hurting or how she ended up in this car with her brother. "Did I call you or something? Where are we?" The alpha squeezed her eyes shut, listening to his words. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean too...where are we going?"

[not-an-argent]

Got Lucky

[not-an-argent]

Kate only had moments before she heard the door be ripped off and the roar that echoed off the walls. “Fuck…” she whispered, smelling Derek instantly. Growling, she threw the knife down and grabbed the can of gas and dosed the table, walls, and floor. “You got damn lucky, bitch,” she hissed at Cora’s sleeping form.

Grabbing her jacket and pouring more gas on her way out, she tossed it away and pulled a lighter out. “Try and fight fire, Derek,” she grinned, flicking the lighter in the liquid before taking off. The omega knew that she should have just killed the alpha, but she still liked to live on the edge. Here was hoping that Cora wouldn’t wake up.

Now she just had to figure out how Derek had found them and if someone had opened his mouth. Because if he had, well he’d be getting a visit from her soon. But she would worry about that later once she was home and got things in order for her next step.

[burnedinxhalefire-deactivated20]

Of course she’d use fire. Of course. Why ever expect anything different from a monster like Kate? He swiped at her as she left, hoping to at least leave a mark or destroy her jacket, but it’s only a moment, and he has to go into the fire.  Cora may not even be screaming yet but all Derek can hear as soon as the flames really go are screams.  It’s an old memory as fresh as yesterday.

Fear of losing Cora is what makes him charge through it, even if his heart is racing, even if his panic is rising and he’s half lost in old memories.  Flames lick his skin as he hurries further into the room, Kate long gone by the time he gets through the fire.  His clothing is burning, he can smell burning hair, his, Cora’s… He has to get her out.

And then it’s all a blur. HE doesn’t remember picking her up, he doesn’t remember the fight on the way out, or talking to any of the people he hired helping.  He doesn’t remember LEAVING, He just wakes, with COra in his lap, blocks away, leaning against the side of his car.  His clothing is half gone, burns singe his arms and calves, thighs and back, leather jacket a little melted to skin there.  But Cora’s okay. Covered in soot, ends of her hair burned, and some burns on her legs, but she’s okay, and breathing.

[cora-thealpha]

Heat. All Cora felt was heat but she couldn't bring herself to move. Her mind floated in and out and It felt like her limbs weren't her own. The alpha couldn't even bring herself to open her eyes, she just wanted it to be over. She couldn't recall why she was hurt, she didn't know how she ended up here, she just wanted a way out. Her limp limbs were gently lifted, and Cora felt herself being moved through the heat. A blur of heat and snarls, the alpha couldn't stay awake long enough to recognize what was going on. Each breath she took burned and brought her back to nothingness. Until suddenly the heat was gone, Cora somehow drifted back and felt the cold chill of nights air on her skin. She took a deep breath, letting it sink in and fill her lungs as she forced her eyes open. Her head was resting gently in someone's lap, the smell of fire consumed area around her. The alpha shifted, her eyes still blurry as she looked up to the man in front of her. Her first attempt to speak was weak, and made no sound. The alpha coughed vigorously, until she was finally able to mumbled out one word. "Derek?" She croaked.

[not-an-argent]

cora-thealpha:

Cora stared into Kate’s eyes, her own burning red as pain surged from her neck through the rest of her body. She exhaled sharply, feeling momentary relief when Kate walked away from her neck. The alphas face was stern and her mouth silent as the other walked to the table of weapons. Teeth gritted, Cora breathing staggered from pain and anticipation. Whatever Kate wanted to do was going to happen, no matter how much Cora fought it, she was stuck. “ Do whatever you want,” she growled. “Whatever you think will make your delusional little heart feel better about how big of disappointment you are.” Cora spat, drawing her head back against the concrete.

Picking up a ball-pein hammer, Kate turned to the alpha and sneered. “Keep pressing your luck, Cora, and I’ll make damn sure that they find your body scattered throughout the entire state,” she bit off, walking towards her, now set out on making it hurt. “Was gonna go easy on you, but that mouth of yours…” she trailed off, shaking her head before grabbing her hand and pinning it to the wall before driving the hammer home. The sound of bone crunching was like music to her ears, malicious grin stretching across her lips as she made sure each knuckle and little bone in Cora’s hand was broken before dropping it and moving to the other, doing the same. “Should have sewed your lips closed…but then I wouldn’t be able to hear you scream.” 

[cora-thealpha]

Cora kept her eyes glued on Kate as she approached, not resisting at all as she picked up her hand. The alpha breathed deeply, closing her eyes as she felt the hammer hot her hand. Pain ran up her arm, bones cracking along the way as Cora bit her lip to fight back a scream. The alphas mind drifted her her mom, and things she used to teach them. Never show weakness, and never let the pain get to you. The words circled in her head as pain over came her other hand, too soon for Cora to hold back the loud scream that came pouring out. She bit her lip again,trying to be sure she remained silent. The alpha wanted to fight back, she wanted to throw all she could at Kate, but pain was all she could think about. Pain and how weak she felt. Cora's eyes glowing red drifted up to look at Kate, still forcing a stern face as she looked into her eyes unable to speak.

[not-an-argent]

cora-thealpha:

Cora’s claws scratched at the floor next to her, whatever Kate was going to do was taking to long. She hated sitting there, helpless. The alpha bit the inside of her mouth to hold back a shriek when her nails dug into her, quickly drawing blood. Cora’s face remained stern as she stared up into red glowing eyes, confusion washing over her. She didn’t bother asking how it was possible, Cora knew how his would end. “It doesn’t change who you are,” she growled through the pain. “You will always be worthless,” the alpha’s breath staggered. Pain encompassed the girls body as she tried pulling at the chains again. “You’ll never succeed, you’re nothing more than a deranged omega. Nobody will take you seriously.”

Kate just shook her head, keeping a tight hold on the alpha’s neck as she listened to her. “And all you’ll be, is a worthless waste of space,” she growled, releasing Cora’s neck before she stepped back. Going back over to the table, she looked at the instruments, thinking of where to start first. “Hmm…should I cut your tongue out first or start with your claws, pulling them out one by one…” she said aloud, sighing. “Too many choices…”

[cora-thealpha]

Cora stared into Kate's eyes, her own burning red as pain surged from her neck through the rest of her body. She exhaled sharply, feeling momentary relief when Kate walked away from her neck. The alphas face of as stern and her mouth silent as the other walked to the table of weapons. Teeth gritted, Cora breathing staggered from pain and anticipation. Whatever Kate wanted to do was going to happen, no matter how much Cora fought it, she was stuck. " Do whatever you want," she growled. "Whatever you think will make your delusional little heart feel better about how big of disappointment you are." Cora spat, drawing her head back against the concrete.

[not-an-argent]

cora-thealpha:

Cora realized quickly she was stuck and not going anywhere soon. Her face was stern as she realized her fate, her eyes following Kate’s every move. The alpha remained stationary as a second dagger flew next to her. Every word out of her mouth made Cora’s blood boil, she bit her tongue while she could. She shook her head slightly, eyes burning with hatred. “No matter how hard you try you will never be more than a worthless omega,” she breathed, knowing her words wouldn’t change what Kate was going to do to her. “It must be hard to be this bitter,” she stated simply, staring at Kate directly in the eyes. She watched the omega move closer to her, holding back her urges to launch herself at the woman. Cora stayed still, “Go ahead,” she spat, “It won’t change anything.”

She was only digging her grave deeper and deeper. Hey, there was an idea. Maybe instead of skinning her and hanging her from the courthouse, she’d just bury her alive. Nah, that wouldn’t get her point across. Shaking her head at herself, Kate moved towards her, hand slowly wrapping around the alpha’s neck, claws digging slightly into her flesh. “Do these look like the eyes of a worthless omega?” she growled, eyes glowing red as she squeezed harder. “It will change everything…because as soon as I free this town, get them to turn on all of you, I’ll move on to the next town, and cleanse it like I have all the others,” she smirked.

[cora-thealpha]

Cora's claws scratched at the floors next to her, whatever Kate was going to do was taking to long. She hated sitting there, helpless. The alpha bit the inside of her mouth to hold back a shriek when her nails dug into her, quickly drawing blood. Cora's face remained stern as she stared up into red glowing eyes, confusion washing over her. She didn't bother asking how it was possible, Cora knew how his would end. "It doesn't change who you are," she growled though the pain. "You will always be worthless," the alpha’s breath staggered. Pain encompassed the girls body as she tried pulling at the chains again. "You'll never succeed, you're nothing more than a deranged omega. Nobody will take you seriously."

[cora-thealpha]

Kate stood there, grin permanently etched on her face as she watched the other woman struggle to get free. She wouldn’t and even if she did manage to get free, she wouldn’t be able to get far. “Well,” she began, grabbing another dagger, twirling it around for a bit. “That was the whole idea, you see,” she said as she tossed the dagger and watched it strike the other side of the alpha’s head. “But after a decade of being away from my home, I just couldn’t stay away any longer. Plus, Europe ran out of alpha’s for me to skin and burn,” she grinned, a deranged twinkle in her eyes as she shrugged off her jacket. “And since you Hale’s just can’t stop popping up everywhere like a goddamn fungus! I just had to come back and take care of the problem myself,” the omega smirked, looking over her toys. “But don’t worry, Cora, you won’t have to watch me destroy your family, your friends, and anyone that gets in my way…because you’re going to be my big statement…” she said, turning around and facing Cora, a cattle-prod in her hands.

Cora realized quickly she was stuck and not going anywhere soon. Her face was stern as she realized her fate, her eyes following Kate's every move. The alpha remained stationary as a second dagger flew next to her. Every word out of her mouth made Cora's blood boil, she bit her tongue while she could. She shook her head slightly, eyes burning with hatred. "No matter how hard you try you will never be more than a worthless omega," she breathed, knowing her words wouldn't change what Kate was going to do to her. "It must be hard to be this bitter," she stated simply, staring at Kate directly in the eyes. She watched the omega move closer to her, holding back her urges to launch herself at the woman. Cora stayed still, "Go ahead," she spat, "It won't change anything."

[cora-thealpha]

They really weren’t teaching these kids anything lately. Such a shame. “You’ll find out soon enough,” Kate chuckled, picking up a knife and twirling it around as she watched the alpha. “If I were you, I’d behave for as long as possible ‘cause I haven’t killed anything in a long while…” she growled, throwing knife at her, purposefully missing her. “If you know about the fire, then you know who I am. So come on, little Cora…who am I?”

Cora squinted at the woman, she was vaguely familiar for sure. Maybe her mind was still hazy. The alpha flinched slightly when the girl tossed the knife, doing her best to keep calm. Her heart was definitely racing, and Cora felt her eyes burning red. Frustration ran through her body, along with fear and confusion. The moment the knife hit beside her sparked a second of clarity, just in time for the girl to bring up the fire. "Argent," she practically growled. "I thought you were taken care of already,"

[cora-thealpha]

Fading

[cora-thealpha]

“Are you sure?” he asked, frowning slightly. “I mean.. I shouldn’t ask but seriously if you didn’t have too many drinks then either you are extremely sick or drugged.” he said. He nodded and helped her, she was looking bad and the guilty feeling just kept on growing. He got the keys out. “Which car is it?” he asked, looking around as he placed on hand carefully on Cora’s knee, just to let her know he was still here for her.

"Yes, I turned for a second." Cora felt herself blurt out, frustration boiling over a bit as she realized that was a possibility. She didn't understand why he was asking so many questions, but that wasn't her main concern. The alpha wanted to get home safely, and Ethan would take care of her. "The black one," Cora pointed weakly to a black suburban parked in the corner. It was becoming increasingly hard to keep her eyes open, but she felt comfortable knowing her friend would help her.

[cora-thealpha]

“I don’t think you’re in any position to be threatening, sweetheart,” Kate smirked, moving over to a table where her “toys” were waiting to be used. “Oh, I know so much about your family, Cora,” she chuckled, shaking her head as she pulled a cloth back revealing several tools. “I know all about how you Hales work, trying to be the best family, tossing us lesser beings aside like we’re nothing,” the omega breathed, claws tapping against the metal of a knife. “And I know how to end you all. I mean, I did it the first time with just a match…” 

Cora bit her tongue, watching the woman move across the room to her table of tools. “Who the hell are you?” she grimaced, how could this random woman claim to know so much about her family? The alpha took a deep breath, watching the table intently. “What the hell are you talking about? You don’t know me.” Her claws poked their way out as Cora pulled on the chains again. Anger boiled inside her with the mention of the fire, and the alpha wanting nothing more than to rip the chains and claw her throat out. “That was you?” she gritted, her claws scarping the concrete beneath her. 

[cora-thealpha]

Fading

[cora-thealpha]

“Did you watch your drink? Not leave it alone or something?” he asked. “Seeing your state I am too.” he said. “Is it far from here? I don’t have a car so I can’t really drive you back.” he said as he looked at her, concerned. The feeling of guilty only grew, she trusted him and he was breaking that trust. No he couldn’t think of that, he had to think of his brother.

Cora cradled her forehead on her hands, sitting flatly against the curb regardless of her white dress. “I left it for a second, Nobody would do that,” she shook off the suggestion, ignoring how much sense it made. The alpha had to focus on not getting sick, and how she was going to get home. “Down the street,” the girl attempted to point weakly. “Can’t walk, I have keys.” she said, fading quickly as she pulled on the purse that hung over her body. The other girls gave her the keys thinking she would be the sober one. “Please,”

[cora-thealpha]

Fading - Cora

[cora-thealpha]

“Aww, baby,” Dare cooed over the music, planting a wet kiss on Cora’s cheek as she guided her to a booth. She all but bundled the alpha into the seat, her bright red eyes clearing the way for them as she waved the waiter over for another water and a fruity cocktail, something chocked full of syrup with maybe five shots of alcohol. That sounded exactly like what Cora needed (both the water and cocktail, in that order). “Just sit here!” She yelled over the music, helping the younger alpha lean against the counter. “Yikes! You can’t get to the second floor like this! We’ll let you catch your breath!”

Cora slumped against Dare, clumsily staggering into the booth. She shook her head, trying to refuse the drink. Everything was spinning quicker and quicker and she didn't need more. She needed to know what was going on, "Just water," she nudged. The alpha let her head drift back for a second before snapping it back up. She had to get a hold of herself. Cora kept her eyes squeezed shut, shaking her head at Dare. "I'm not going up there," she groaned, dreading the idea of moving. "You go"

[cora-thealpha]

Fading

[cora-thealpha]

“You probably drank a bit too much.” Ethan said. “I ..” he couldn’t think of reasonable explanation, so he just took advantage of her being sick, hoping she wouldn’t bring it up again. “That’s not the question you should be asking, you should be a bit glad I’m here to help. Maybe even rescue you..” he mumbled. He followed her outside, keeping close to her in the hopes she wouldn’t fall. “If you need to vomit, now is the time.” he said, standing behind her with his arms slightly stretched out towards her.

Cora shook her head, pressing her fingers into her temples. "I had one," she groaned, the world was still spinning as she sat stationary on the ground. "I'm glad you were here," she mumbled, Ethan was a nice guy. Someone she might even consider a friend, and she was in no place to be turning away help. "I'm not gonna," she attempted with mumbled words, she was lucky he understood anything she was saying. "Home," she blurted out, her counciousness slowly slipping as she pleaded to be taken back to the hotel.

[cora-thealpha]

The beta had come through perfectly, so he and his brother would live. For now. Lurking in the shadows a bit, watching the alpha wake and struggle to get up, Kate grinned to herself. This would be the perfect thing–she would be the perfect message–for them all. When Cora called out, the omega decided to make her presence known. “Mmm…you Hales just don’t seem to have happy endings,” she said, walking out from where she had been lurking. “Such a pity. I hear that Isaac is a cutie,” she grinned, stopping a good fifty feet away from the alpha. “Too bad you won’t be able to see him in his tux and hear all the heart felt vows and promises he’ll make,” she covered her heart, head tipped back and sighing softly. “All the bullshit,” she snapped, hands dropping, face going rigid. “Because that is all you Hales spew.”

The females voice sent shivers down Cora's spine and she slowly came back into conciousness. Immediately the alpha sat up straight, tugging on the chain as she came into view. Cora squinted, staring at the alpha before her. They met once, why would she being doing this? The mention of Issac immediately put her on edge her teeth gritted as she spoke to the woman. "Do not touch him," she mumbled, pulling again on the chains. "You don't know shit about my family." She pressed, "Who the hell are you?"

[askboxstuff]

Head Cannon Time

A: What are/were this character’s best subjects in school?

B: Do they have any allergies?

C: Can they swim well?

D: How they react to being flirted with?

E: How are they with children?

F: What’s one thing they’re really bad at?

G: How do they flirt?

H: What is their deadly sin?

I: On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do they love themselves?

J: What’s their sense of humour like?

K: How do you know when you’ve upset them?

L: What is their favourite board game?

M: What is their favourite dessert?

N: What do they usually eat for breakfast?

O: What would it take to break them, inside and out?

P: How do they handle money?

Q: Are they patient?

R: What are their hands like?

S: How stealthy are they?

T: Where are they ticklish?

U: What’s their voice like?

V: What’s the easiest way to annoy them?

W: Can they dance?

X: What’s their most petty little secret?

Y: What is one question they’ve always wanted an answer to?

Z: How do they sleep?

[kira-the-baeta-blog]

Kira and Rose. (:

[cora-thealpha]

Fading- Open

[cora-thealpha]

Ethan eyes followed Cora’s every move. When she was nearly out of vision he’d move along to keep eyes on her, he couldn’t lose her. This was too important. He had to make sure he could get her out of there, without any of her friends noticing or trying to help. He felt guilty the moment he dropped the little pill in her drink but he couldn’t help it, he had too. Once she neared the exit he made his move, closing in on her. “Hey you okay?” he asked, looking at her trying to look with as much concern as he could. “Let’s go outside.. maybe some fresh air will help?” he suggested as he tried to keep her on her feet.

Cora held on to the man's shoulders, leaning against him as she moved. She looked up into his eyes staring for a second before recognizing him as Ethan. She squinted, his face moving and blurring more by the second. "No, I feel funny," the alpha blurted out, "Ethan? What are you doing here" She asked, her words slurring. It's lucky he is here, Cora thought as she held onto him. "Air, yes." She breathed, moving slowly closer to the door and pushing outside.

[cora-thealpha]

Cora rolled over, her mind slowly coming back to consciousnes. Where was she? A loud ringing echoed in the alphas ears as she scanned her surroundings slightly. Her fuzzy eyes saw a sea of grey. Cora squeezed her eyes shut, attempting to pull herself up, only to find her arm locked to the pipe beside her. "What the hell," she breathed, racking her mind for any idea of what happened. She didn't recall getting here, or even leaving the party. The alpha used her free hand to pull herself up, sitting back as she looked around the concrete room. "Hello?" She shouted.

[cora-thealpha]

Fading - Cora

[cora-thealpha]

“HEY!” Dare yelled after she collided with someone and spilled beer down the front of her shirt. She scowled, wiggling out of the soggy fabric and letting it fall to the ground with a careless huff. It wasn’t like she was planning on keeping it around anyway, not when he second floor was in full swing, and all the fun you could have at an alpha party was just starting. She realized too late it was the bride-to-be herself, and her grip snaked around Cora’s frame, holding her steady. She laughed against Cora’s cheek, nuzzling into her with careless ease. “You’re such a light weight! Where did you come from?”

Cora's eyes darted to the girl, blinking quickly as she tried to figure out who it was. Dare's voice rang in her ears, telling her who she was holding onto. The alpha held on harder, shaking her head as she tried to formulate words. "I had one," she managed, her words meshing together. Cora rarely drank, but she knew it never effected her like this. She gripped her arms tighter around Dare. The room was spinning, and the lights only amplified how the room waved. "What's happening," she mumbled, squeezing her eyes shut. The alpha breathed deeply, trying to focus her though that moved quicker than the room around her. She never let herself get out of control, and she knew there was no way she did this to herself.