Board Thread:WARNING ALL USERS False Info\Spoilers/@comment-99.31.204.189-20130731232443/@comment-11533671-20130802184803

Ok, I looked up information about the Kanima in order to refresh my mind and see if there were any new information about them I could find throughout the wikias. First and foremost is the idea that..."It is known as a mutation of the werewolf gene that cannot fully transform into a werewolf, until it resolves that in its past that manifested it." The reptillian form of Kanima is the genetic variation whereas the spiritual form of Kanima are the were-jaguar variation. (http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Kanima_Physiology)

There are various clans of Kanima (http://teenwolffanon.wikia.com/wiki/Kanima). The Stellio clan is the one we've seen in the show so far. Stellio is the Latin word  for Reptile (http://teenwolffanon.wikia.com/wiki/Stellio_Clan).

"The Kanima, a weapon of vengeance, is used to carry out the bidding of its master. The Kanima was once used by a South American priest who took it upon himself to rid his village of all murderers. The bond between master and servant grew stronger until the will of the master became that of the Kanima's and whomever the priest deemed unworthy, the Kanima served his vengeance." -Bestiary (Teen Wolf)

There are four known categories of Kanima; 1) Acolyte or Beta, 2) Master, 3) Lord and 4) Original. Each new ranking increases the Kanimas powers and strength. The Acolytes seek a Master and this person usually has at least one under its command/control. The Master serves a Lord and the Lord serves the Original Kanima which is said to be only equaled to its mate, the Original Werewolf. (http://teenwolffanon.wikia.com/wiki/Kanima)

All of this leads to some interesting speculation, especially concerning Gerard. Although he was "poisoned" with Mountain Ash in his pills, he is still considered a Master Kanima (http://teenwolffanon.wikia.com/wiki/Kanima). Matt was turning into one simply because he controlled Jackson and was therefore Jackson's Master. This power transfered to Gerard. Now whether or not Gerard needs to have an Acolyte in order to transform is not mentioned anywhere.

Based on all of this, I am under the assumption that Gerard is still undergoing his transformation, hence the reason for the black goo still oozing from him. His Kanima side is trying to heal from the Mountain Ash, it's just a painful and time consuming thing to undergo. Also, the Kanima powers are strongest during the full Moon, which is up and coming. Scott took some of Gerard's pain away, which may help speed up his recovery. We know that somehow the bite did indeed cure his cancer...he told Scott and Allison that he is quite the celebrity where he is because of this.

I know this was long but I thought it was definitely worth mentioning.