Talk:Derek Hale/@comment-67.85.56.39-20120922234112/@comment-208.69.210.176-20130218050250

If we compare the 2 Alpha examples so far, between Peter and Derek, Derek is doing pretty good for a new and young Alpha. Let's go over some key points to compare and contrast;

1. Werewolves turned/in pack:

Peter turned one person, Scott, against his will and tried to force Scott into his pack by trying to "hunt" together which included killing someone. Intimidate/control Scott to kill his friends/ current "pack". Method of choice to control pack; manipulate, intimidate, and threaten.

Derek has turned 3 successful werewolves, Isaac, Erica & Boyd, and 1 "problem child", Jackson. All willing, all informed, and did not force anyone to stay in the pack. Erica and Boyd wanted to leave, Derek advised them what would happen on their own but let them decide. Derek continues to offer Scott a place in his pack. Method of choice to control pack; cooperation, discipline, and example.

2. Training the pack/protecting:

Peter was basicly nonexistant in training or guiding his sole pack member, he was on a mission of revenge. It appeared Peter made more trouble and brought attention to the pack's existance for this personal mission. If Scott was in trouble it was Derek, another Beta, that helped him.

Derek took responsibility for his pack; a member was in trouble, Derek tried to find a way to help and if the pack was on a mission Derek was right there with them. Derek tried to teach them what he could in a short time even with another threat roaming Beacon Hills. Explained to stay in control during the full moon you have to have an anchor and Derek learned that while his was anger, others can be different, which he learned from Scott. Not only did he protect his pack but others, like Stiles and Scott.

3. Assistance:

Peter did not really have an outside force against him. Some would say the Hunters but they were part of his revenge. The times he needed assistance Peter either manipulated or threatened for the cooperation; telling Derek the murder of his sister was accident, and threating Stiles to kill Lydia if he did not help find Derek. Giving help, never.

Derek had Hunters and the Kanima to contend with, along with the knowledge of the soon arrival of the Alpha Pack. When Derek needed help he asked in his own way; full moon, young werewolves, S.O.S. Scott and Stiles! Also, Derek did not hesistate to help those threatened in his pack or with a plan.

4. "Shoot first, ask questions later":

Now some claim that Derek would rather act first before investigating throughly. With the Kanima, Derek knew there were two candidates, Jackson or Lydia, and instead of just killing both Derek devised a theory he believed was a sure way to find the identity of the creature. The creature was not only a threat to the pack but also the other citizens of Beacon Hills, so he decided to take action once Derek believed he had the right individual. Peter was more likely to kill anyone for his goal. He killed everyone that unknownly or knownly assisted in the fire devised by Kate to kill the Hale Pack, and attacked Lydia to get cooperation from Stiles to find Derek.

From what I have seen so far and the evidence presented in the series, Derek is starting off as a good Alpha, atleast better than Peter, since that is the only other Alpha the story has revealed to us. So, I would rather have Derek who is reliable and straight forward instead of an Alpha who is devious and threatening like Peter. Also, Derek shows that he can learn from his mistakes, is starting to adapt to each new situation that presents itself, and is trying to fix some faults of his to make hiself a better leader.

Derek, I will join your pack.