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Forevermyalpha wrote: But literally nothing about this argument makes sense... Scott wouldn't have had athsma if he were a born werewolf. We would have felt the pull of the moon even IF Talia removed the memories from him (which I sincerely doubt she would have).

And all of this really just plays into the fact that we, as a fandom, are having a very difficult time with the over-used "Chosen One" trope. 'Chosen Ones' are boring. They rise to power by fate, not hard work, dedication, struggle, perseverance. After everything he's been through, Derek deserves it way more than Scott has based on what we've seen of the characters so far.

Derek allowed for the living shit to get beaten out of him on numerous times to save those he loved. He endured loss after loss after loss and even sacrificed himself to save Scott. Everything that's happening to Scott is being done in the periphery... Scott isn't working for any of it. This is why I have a fault with him as a character. The only time he's ever actively done ANYTHING was the complete out-of-the-blue switch-a-roo that happened in the 2nd season, and even then, he compromised Derek's autonomy to do it, forcing Derek to bite Gerard. Personally, I'd make the argument that Scott is one of the best villains on the series because nobody even realizes it.

To the first part, what this thread is about, I don't think they meant he is a born werewolf, I think they just mean they think he has werewolf lineage that was 'woken up' by Apeter biting him! as opposed to actually turning in the traditional sense. Kind of like the bite didn't turn Lydia into a banshee, it just woke up her banshee powers. Does that make more sense?

As to the second part. I agree with you. I do think they 'tried' to not make it Chosen One-y by saying it was his force of will that did it, but they totally failed. But yea, Scott's like, the hidden villain, so hidden you don't realize it, and actually love him.

But, I guess it is teaching kids about real life. Some people (Scott) don't have to do jack to get ahead in life, and others (Derek) can try and try and try, and nothing ever works out even if they deserve it. If Derek dies this season (I hope and don't think it is him) that's going to be the most tragic thing of all. He did everything, and still will die with nothing. Even sacrificing himself for another won't really make it much better IMO. Plus, I think he has a lot of potential as an Emmisary-esque mentor for Scott.