Valerie's P.O.V.
I awoke to the sound of footsteps in the kitchen. Stiles and I sat up, our arms still wrapped around each other. The way we fell asleep.
"I'm gonna go check who's down there," I whispered before planting a kiss on his forehead.
Noshiko was sitting at the table, her hands clasped together. "Valerie. Where is Stiles?"
"He's-"
"Right here."
Noshiko nodded and stood up, the Oni appearing to my horror behind here.
"They're waiting." Stiles stepped forward.
"Stiles, no!" I shouted as he withdrew his arm from me.
"It's okay. This needs to happen," he said as he took a step toward the Oni. "I'm the one who told them to come." It was all happening so fast. Kira rushed into the house, followed by Scott and a girl I had never seen before.
"You're the one who is gonna get stabbed with swords! Mom, don't do this!
"It's already done." The Oni approached Stiles and grabbed the side of his face. Stiles trembled as an Oni stared into him, into his soul. The Oni let go and Stiles fell to the ground, shivering. I rushed to his side and checked behind his ear to see the marking that was just like mine.
"It worked." Scott said.
"C-can they find him?" Stiles stuttered as I helped him to his feet.
"At nightfall, I suppose. But it depends on how strong he is." I stared over at the strange girl, then at Scott.
"Guys, this is Meredith. She can help us." Scott said and Meredith took a seat on the couch, looking completely confused.
"Okay...Where's Lydia?" Stiles went on and asked.
"Who's Lydia?" Meredith asked.
"Uh, okay..." This may take longer than I thought.
"Oh, you mean the red-haired girl!" Her face lit up.
"Yes! Progress!" Stiles said enthusiastically as he clapped his hands together. "All you gotta do is tell us where she is."
"Okay......" Meredith closed her eyes which flew open moments later. A concerned look appeared on her face.
"She said.....she doesn't want to be found." What? This was bad. Why wouldn't she be want to be found? Does she enjoy being held hostage by a dark spirit?
I turned to Stiles and Scott and shot them a confused look. Stiles shrugged.
"Where could he have taken her?"
"I think I might know," said Noshiko. "Owl Creek. The World War Two camp. That's where it all began."
"Owl Creek?"
"Yes. But I suggest you hurry. He's getting stronger while we speak."