Title: Friends and Enemies

Rating: R language and perhaps some adult situations/themes.

Length: WIP

Character Pairings: LoVe (eventually), all the way of course. Maybe some other coupling. (Not sure where I want to go with it)

Summary:This is AU. Lilly wasn't killed, Logan just moved to Neptune, Veronica was still raped at Shelley's party, Duncan and Veronica still broke up, Keith was still recalled from Sheriff, Veronica still works for her dad--at Mars Investigations (she still cut her hair, and turned into a "bad-ass"), and Lilly still had an affair with someone-just not Aaron Echolls because the Echolls were in LA. Watch as my turn on Season 1 (maybe 2 if I decide to go that far) unfolds...It's still basically S1, but AU, the way I wanted it to go.

Disclaimer: The characters depicted in this fanfiction belong to Rob Thomas and his creative team at The C.W.The story is my own creative work and my intention is to pay homage to the universe they created, not to profit from it.

A/N: This is my first fic ever so bear with me! I hope you guys like it, so feedback is definitely needed! Also, if it's a lot like any other fics...let me know so I can avoid any plot similarities!!! Thanks!

Flashbacks and voiceovers are italicized.

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CHAPTER 1

NEPTUNE HIGH: PARKING LOT
Veronica V/O: Great. My awesome, fun-filled summer ends and another school year at Neptune High begins. Go Pirates! I can't really say that I like going to school that much anymore these days. I mean, when the town recalls your father as sheriff you don't really 'feel the love.' We'll get to that later.

Veronica got out of her black Le baron and threw her messenger bag onto her shoulder. She scanned the parking lot almost as if looking for someone-or avoiding them. With a new wave of confidence Veronica headed towards the school but something caught her eye. There was something, or more specifically someone on the flagpole. Noticing the large crowd, cameras and open camera phones, she quickly headed over to see what was going on and maybe help the kid out.

"Move." Veronica said.

The guy taking a picture replied, "Who died and make you queen?" Veronica then flipped open her switch blade and made it a point to flash it in his face. "You really are a freak" he said. Smirking, Veronica proceeded to cut the kid down taking notice of the word 'Snich' written across his bare chest.

After Veronica cut the kid down, she walked into school and headed to her locker, because after all, she was late anyway. Taking her time, she walked down the hallway until reaching her first period Bio class taught by Mr. Wu.

"You're late Miss Mars" He said as she entered the class.

"Sorry, but there was um, a 'problem' outside." Was all she said before heading to an empty seat.

"Well, that 'problem' has just landed you detention after school." Veronica gaped at the sweater vest wearing teacher. Not 10 minutes later, a new student strolled into the classroom with a smirk planted firm on his face.

"Ah, you must be the new student…Logan Echolls." Mr. Wu said looking at his attendance sheet, while everyone began to whisper about the famous Logan Echolls, son of Aaron and Lynn Echolls the famous movie stars from LA.

"That'd be me." Was all Logan said.

"Well, nice of you to finally join us. Since lab partners have already been assigned then it seems as though you will be working with Miss Mars," Mr. Wu said pointing toward Veronica who sighed and rolled her eyes, "for the year since both of you can't seem to fit it into your busy schedules to arrive on time for class. Please take a seat."

Logan looked at the petite blonde, smiled and winked. Veronica just gave a slight smile and looked at Mr. Wu who started talking about upcoming assignments and all of that 1st day of school stuff.

"So…" Logan said, "Got a first name Mars?"

Veronica turned to him and said, "Veronica. Veronica Mars." With a small smile playing on her lips. Logan just returned the smile and said, "Okay, Ronnie." Veronica playfully narrowed her eyes with a slight smirk on her face.

Logan glanced at her what seemed like every 5 seconds until the bell rang and she began to pack up all of her things.

"Why do I get the feeling that you're ignoring me?" He said following her out of the door and spilling into the hallway already filled with students.

She shook her head before saying, "Look Logan, I'm just going to get straight to the point. You're an 09er. I'm not. The people you're going to be friends with and I don't exactly, you know, get along. Okay, actually we can't stand each other. So do us both a favor and pretend I don't exist and I'll pretend you don't either. It's really as simple as that." She said in what seemed like one breath.
Logan just stared at her before saying, "Can't do that Ronnie, we're lab partners." With a smirk he walked away toward his next class leaving an open-mouthed Veronica Mars standing in the hallway.

'I have a feeling this year is going to be really interesting.' she thought.

Veronica was so thankful when lunch came around because listening to the same 1st day of school speech she's been getting for years it tends to get annoying. While at her locker, she grabbed her books and called her dad to tell him she wouldn't be at the office right after school because of her detention. Spotting an empty table, she sat down and opened up her laptop. When she finally pulled her eyes away from the screen, she looked up to see the same guy she cut down from the flagpole that morning.

"Hey, I'm Wallace, Wallace Fennel." He said.

"Veronica Mars." she replied "I haven't seen you around here so I'm guessing you're new?" He nodded. "Who'd you piss off?" she asked

"What? Oh yea, that. Well, I work at Sac-n-Pac and these guys walked straight to the back and started stuffing a bunch of 40's in their pockets. I hit the silent alarm. I guess they thought a buck would cover it. That's when the police showed up-"

she cut him off and said, "We don't have police, we have a sheriff's department."

"Yea, well they came and the sheriff took me outside where I saw a whole bunch of guys on motor cycles waiting outside. The sheriff took the security tape out of the VCR and told me to go see the wizard and get some guts because when he asked me if they paid, I said yes." Wallace said.

Veronica said, "Congratulations, you not only managed to piss off the local gang, but also the local sheriff."

09ER TABLE
Logan was sitting at the 09er table talking to a few people he met in his other classes and couldn't help but think about that cute little blonde, Veronica Mars.

Lilly Kane come up to the table and said, "Logan Echolls. I'm Lilly Kane but you probably already knew that. When did you get here?"

"A few days ago, just moved from LA." Logan replied.

Lilly squealed, "Oh my god! I love LA! We should totally hang out Logan Echolls. I'm thinking after school today? You, me, the pool, oh and Donut" Lilly was referring to her brother, Duncan Kane.

"Actually I was thinking of just checking out Neptune after school, you know getting a feel for the place?" he said.

"Why get a feel of Neptune when you could get a feel for me?" Lilly asked winking.

"Lilly! Give Logan a break he's only been here for what, a day and you're already throwing yourself at him?" Duncan said.

"Oh Donut, chill I was just kidding, well sort of." She said and laughed. "But seriously, you should like definitely hang out with us, we'll show you around if you want and give you the low down on what's cool and what's not. Oh, and we'll especially fill you in on who you can and cannot hang out with." Lilly said with an evil but innocent looking smile.

"Um, thanks for the offer but I think I can judge for myself who I deem cool enough to chill with, but maybe some other time." Logan said.

All of the other 09ers just sat there in shock that he basically just turned down Lilly Kane. THE Lilly Kane, queen of the 09ers and princess of Neptune.

"Well, uh, you can totally hang out with me and my brother Beav if you uh, want. I mean, if you want or whatever. We can like go surfing or play video games or something." Dick stuttered trying to lighten the mood because Lilly was fuming to say the least.

"Yea, dude I'll get back to you." He said to Dick, who nodded in response. "So what can you guys tell me about Veronica Mars?"

The table just stared nervously at Lilly, who said "Why would you care about Veronica Mars? She's just a backstabbing slutty bitch who lies and doesn't know how to mind her own business."

"Uh, okay? What do you mean? She seems cool." He said.

"Oh, well I don't really like to admit to this, but we were once best friends. Yeah, I know, awful. Well last year Duncan dumped her" she said as Duncan shifted nervously in his seat, "and well she was always trying to get me to convince Duncan to get back together with her. Pathetic, I know right? It got to the point where I'm just like 'Veronica, forget about it he's just not interested anymore.' So she was always hanging around me and following me everywhere I guess because she wanted to be me and try and be close to Duncan. What a stalker. Well, anyway, she started to pry into my personal life and constantly you know, around me. She actually convinced herself and her father that I was having sex with Jason Keptner. Yes, as in THE Jason Keptner, the famous movie star. He was here filming for a little while and my dad got me onto the set, but of course, Veronica was jealous and starting making lies that we were sleeping together! He's like 40! Ugh, whatever. It doesn't matter. We're not friends, so basically she's just a big loser. You really shouldn't associate with her" Lilly said.

"Well thanks for the advice Lilly." Logan said.

Madison Sinclair turned to Lilly and said, "Oh my God, did you see those boots she was wearing? And that short little skirt? She looked like such a slut. I still can't believe she cut her hair."

"What do you mean? So what…she cut her hair." Logan said.

Madison answered by saying, "Veronica used to have really long hair, about the same length as Lilly's. I guess she cut it over the summer or something. She basically turned from the perfect little angel she supposedly was last year, to the complete opposite. I heard she's even working for her dad. He used to be sheriff until they recalled him when he accused Jason Keptner of having sex with Lilly, which is like rape because she's like a minor or whatever. So yea, he started up a business as a private investigator or something a little while after he was like tossed out of office." then Madison rolled her eyes while saying, "Veronica like solves cases all the time and goes on stakeouts and stupid shit like that. She thinks she's all bad-ass but we all know better. She's no more than a Lilly Kane wannabee. We all know it." She said.

"Uh-huh, so you guys sure have a lot to say about someone who supposedly doesn't exist." Logan said with a smirk.

"Yeah, well you know what they say…keep your friends close and enemies closer." Lilly said.

"Yeah." Logan said. 'It seems as though you have to in Neptune I guess.' He thought looking around at Lilly and Madison, who were gossiping.

...TBC

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