Hey Guys. this is my new story about John. Hope you like it. Read and review please :)

Want to say thanks to JoTracy123 who helped me with a few things :)

Disclaimer: I do not own the thunderbirds, nor the places written in my text. I only claim my OC.

I have re-written this story.

Flying over the blue sea, zooming towards the coast was John Tracy. His dad, Jeff, had granted him a 3-week long holiday, as he has been working for International Rescue non-stop for a year. John was heading to Sydney, Australia and spending a week there, before heading up to Brisbane. After what seemed days, he was on his final approach to his destination. The airport employees were really kind and supportive of John and put his plane into a spare hanger, whilst giving him directions to his hotel.

John arrived at his hotel, most commonly known as 'The Shangri-La Hotel.' The hotel staff were helpful and showed him around and took him to his room. It was getting late, so he decided to have dinner in his room. He was looking over the menu, and found a note hidden in the corner. He pulled it out and it read: You will met the girl you loved once more. You will then lose someone very close to you. You could die yourself.

John immediately called his father.

"Tracy residence, Virgil Tracy speaking."

"Virgil. It's John. Can you get dad please."

"Sure thing Johnny. He will be here in a minute."

"Thanks Virge."

"Hello John. What can I do for you?" Jeff asked appearing beside Virgil.

"Hey dad, I was just reading over this menu and I found a note. It says that quote: You will met the girl you loved once more. You will soon lose someone very close to you. You could die yourself."

"Oh dear. I can't have any of you in hospital anytime soon... Well, I don't want to take your holiday away from you because it is the first time you have had time off in months, so just stay the rest of the week in Sydney as planned, then come home. Be careful John."

"FAB. Thanks. I will be careful."

"Keep in touch John. Have a good night."

"Bye dad. Love you all."

Johns mind was left wondering about the anonymous note. 'What's gonna happen to me? Why me? It's not like I'm special or anything... All I do is sit up in space for half the year and I hardly get out. Seriously, all I wanted to do was have a nice relaxing holiday and maybe even meet a special someone... Like my one and only love and get back with her..I doubt that would ever happen. I miss her so much. I was thinking about asking her to marry me but then dad brings forward his IR proposition so I couldn't.'' He was about to order his food, when the doorbell rang. He strode over to the door and answered it. When he did, someone clamped a cloth tightly over his mouth. John struggled and struggled but it was no use. His last thought before passing out was 'Will I ever get to see my family again?'

The thing that pulled Stephanie Hudgens apart was her disastrous boyfriend. She desperately wanted to break up with him, but he wouldn't let her. He kept forcing her to be affectionate to him in public, which Stephanie dreaded. No one would listen to her though. No one ever did. She wished that one day she would get away from this idiot and meet the guy of her dreams. His name is John Tracy.

'As if that is ever going to happen. Sure we are both famous throughout the world, and we have crossed paths before. But I am never going to see him again. Ah man, I remember our formal. He actually took me, as his date, to the formal. He also saved my life from some drunk kid. We both danced under the stars. I loved his bright blue eyes and shining blonde hair. What would he see in me anyway? He wouldn't want me back surely. I bet he won't even remember who I am. I should just forget about him. That would be hard though. His family appear in the news once a week at minimum. Gosh I hate when the press follow my every move. I wish they would just disappear. No wonder the Tracy's moved to an island. I miss him so much. I wish we never broke up. I wanted to spend my whole life with him. Now I'm stuck in the worst relationship possible.'

Little did she know, that she was staying in the same hotel as John. Much to her negative thoughts, John remembers her as much as she remembers him. Time passed by and it became really cold. Stephanie decided to go to down to the little cafe, in the lobby, to grab herself a hot chocolate. She grabbed her wallet and key card, heading out her door. When she opened the door, she saw a horrific sight. Her so called "boyfriend" was punching up some poor young man. The man looked unconscious. She stayed in the shadows until her "boyfriend" left seeming to take with him a wallet and a phone.

She sprinted over to where the young man was. She laid him flat on the floor, checking for his pulse and breathing patterns. She felt relieved when the man had a steady pulse and regular breathing. The young man grunted and began to stir.
"Sir, can you hear me?" The man opened his eyes and gazed into hers. She gasped.

"Stephanie?" He croaked as she helped him sit up against the wall.

"John?" She said in unison.

"Yes. I remember you." John said.

"Me too."

"You were my girlfriend all through high school, right?"

"Yeah that was me."

"It's good to see you again Steph."

"I know. I missed you lots." John smiled. He tried to get up but wasn't able to.

"I think I may have sprained my ankle." He said slumping back against the wall.

"Can I check?"

"Sure go ahead." Stephanie eased his shoe off gently, making him wince. She carefully slid up his trouser leg and checked his ankle. She prodded it, making John grimace. "Sorry about that. Yes you have sprained, possibly broken your ankle."

"Thanks for that. I need to get to my room, and call my dad." John said, searching his pockets for his card.

"What's your room number?"

"2407. Ah damn that idiot took my hotel card."

"Come to my room. We can get you a new card in the morning. Need some help getting up?"

"Yes. Thanks Stephanie." She helped John up and the pair made their way slowly back to her room, which was ironically, next to Johns.

"Can I use the video-phone please?" Asked John, as Stephanie helped him sit on the couch.

"Sure thing. I will just go and grab my portable one." She replied propping his ankle up.

"Thank you. Once again."

"Here you go." She said smiling, moving to sit on the bed, giving him a bit of privacy.

"Tracy residence, Gordon Tracy Speaking."

"Hey Gords it's John. I need to speak to dad." John said with a big smile on his face.

"Sure thing he is coming. Someone is cheery today."

"Yes John?" His father asked.

"I got mugged and beaten up. Can you cancel all my cards for me. Don't cancel my emergency one though, it's still in my suitcase."

"Sure thing John. Are you all right? Need me to send Scott over?"

"No. I am ok. My friend saved me."

"Who is this friend?" Gordon asked suspiciously.

"You remember Stephanie Hudgens?"

"Yeah." Jeff and Gordon replied in unison. Jeff grinned, knowing exactly why John was so happy.

"She is the one who helped me. Steph come over here." Stephanie wondered over and sat next to John. Closer than she thought she would but he didn't seem to mind. She leant into him unconsciously to gaze into the small screen.

"Hello Stephanie." Jeff said politely.

"Hey Steph." Gordon said, taking a laid back approach.

"Hi Mr Tracy and Gordon." She replied shyly.

"Weren't you Johns prom date?" Gordon asked.

"Yes she was Gordon." John said and they both blushed slightly.

"I think she may have been something more." Jeff said. Gordon had no idea what he was talking about.

"Yes. I may have been." Stephanie replied yawning.

"Thank you for you help." Jeff acknowledged.

"That is quite alright Mr Tracy."

"Are you alright John. Did you get hurt in any way?" Jeff asked, worried about his second eldest son.

"Well I have a sprained, possibly broken ankle and no head injuries. I will have to take a trip to the hospital tomorrow to get checked over."

"Alright John. Look after yourself alright." Jeff said.

"Yeah John maybe some beauty sleep with brighten your features for a miss girlie there." Gordon stated, with a sense of humor, indicating Stephanie who was drifting off on Johns shoulder.

"Dad can you punch Gordon for me?" John asked.

"Even better. I ground him for you too." Jeff said cheekily.

"Hey." Gordon said as Jeff punched his arm lightly. "It's because I'm redhead isn't it?"

"No Gordy. You know we all love you, even if we mistake you for a tomato sometimes." John said sarcastically.

"Oh geeze Johnny I feel so loved." Gordon mumbled.

"I better be heading to bed. It's 11:30pm here." John said.

"Goodnight John." Jeff said.

"Night dad, night Gords. Love you."

"Love you too Johnny." Gordon said before cutting the line.

John sighed putting the communicator to the side. He looked down at the figure beside him and smiled. Stephanie had fallen asleep on his shoulder. John carefully slid her head down onto his lap and kissed her cheek. She visually relaxed and fell into a deeper sleep. He ran his fingers through her hair, before falling asleep himself.

A little while later Stephanie found herself on Johns lap. She twisted around and looked into his angelic face. He was fast asleep, but he had his hand resting on her head. 'He must have been stroking my hair before falling asleep. And I thought wrong. I thought I would never see him again and that he wouldn't remember me. But he did. Yet I think I am falling in love with him. Again. But there forms a problem. My so called boyfriend, Jamie is in my way. Maybe John could help me? Nah. There is no use in bringing him into it. If he asks then I will tell him. I am not going to lie to someone who is willing to listen.' She smiled and entwined her hand with his other hand before falling fast asleep on him again.

John woke to find Stephanie curled up in his lap, with her fingers linked with his. He smiled and watched her breathing. He ran his free hand though her long, silky brown hair - which was a chestnut colour - and hummed softly. 'She must have woken up. I am surprised her movements didn't wake me up, considering I am a light sleeper, the complete opposite to Virgil. I must have been so tired, she didn't wake me up. She looks so peaceful in her sleep. She is so beautiful. Her eyes, those sparkly, emerald green eyes, are the prettiest eyes I have ever seen. Gosh, I think I could be falling for her. Again. She is the girl of my dreams, but she probably already has a boyfriend who loves her. Ah well.. She did look a bit nervous when we were out in the hall way... Maybe I should ask her if there is something wrong. That reminds me I have to get another hotel card and somehow get to the hospital.'

Stephanie stirred and looked straight up in Johns blue orbs. He smiled back and caressed her cheek. "Morning John."

"Good Morning Steph. Sleep well?"

"No. Unfortunately not."She said sitting up, but not moving off Johns lap.

"Nightmares?"

"Well, you can put it that way." She replied, with her voice shaking slightly.

"Wanna talk about it?" John asked, not wanting her to feel scared or upset.

"I think so."

"Take it at any pace you like." There's that line. John says the same thing when he is talking to a brother who is in distress. He likes to chat and comfort people. His brothers call him the peacemaker. He just sits and listens quietly, thinking of any advice he could give.

"Well... It all started a month or two after we broke up last year.. This guy Jamie, took me out on a couple of dates and yeah he was a nice guy and all that. We started dating and stuff and he was really nice in the beginning.. But then things turned bad. He started to b-be-beat me." She said shuddering at the last statement.

John wrapped his arm around Stephanie, as she had tears running down her cheeks. She turned into his chest, at his touch and cried openly. He immediately enveloped his arms around her. He rubbed her back with soothing circles whispering inspiring words into her ear. She cried out all of her pain onto Johns shoulder. Her role model in life was there for her once again.

'Maybe he will help me through this. I hope he can get me out of this. I don't think I could take much more of it. I know one thing for sure. I should have never let John go.'

'Poor Stephanie. Who would have the nerve to beat their girlfriend. If she wants my help. Then I will help. I don't want her to feel alone, scared or sad. I want her to be happy and she should be able to have her own rights. She needs to get out of this relationship, before all turns sour. I hate to think that this idiot has beaten her. The guilt is building inside of me. I should have never let her go.'

"I want to break up with him John but he won't let me." Stephanie whispered, with her head on Johns shoulder. "He was the one who... Mugged you John."

"Oh Steph. You poor thing. You want me to help you get out of this?"

"If you could please John." She said.

"Of course I will. But help me get to a hospital first." John said smiling.

"Thank you John." She replied and kissed his cheek.

John had an arm around Stephanie's shoulders and the other against the wall. Stephanie had an arm around his waist and one resting on his hand. 'Man Stephanie sure is strong.'It took them no more than 5 minutes to get to reception. They moved towards the desk. Everyone looked up and smiled at the two.

"Good morning sir and madam. What can I do for you?"

"My name is John Tracy. Last night I was robbed and my hotel card was stolen. My room number is 2407."

"I am sorry to hear that Mr Tracy. I will set you up with a new one. Are you alright miss?"

"Yes, thank you sir." Replied Stephanie

"Here you go Mr Tracy. Have a nice day."

"Thank you."

"Thanks Stephanie." John said as they got out of the taxi at the hospital.

"It is quite alright John."

"I want you to get checked over too."

"Ok. But I want to stay with you."

"Pretend to be my girlfriend then. It's the only way they will keep us together."

"Ok John." She replied, helping him to get inside.
They approached the emergency department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and to their surprise, it was empty. The was one staff member manning the desk but that was all.

"Can I help you?" Asked the kind lady from behind the desk.

John sat into a chair and replied, "Yes. I am John Tracy. My girlfriend here Stephanie, and I got injured yesterday. Would you be able to check over us please?" Stephanie sat in the chair next to him and they linked hands.

"Sure thing Mr Tracy. Would you like me to organize a room for both of you together?"

"If that is possible then yes." He replied smiling.

"Follow me this way."

"Excuse me miss, but I physically can't. I have a suspected broken ankle."

"Sorry I should have asked. I will bring the gurney over and we will head for the X-Ray room. John pulled himself up onto the portable bed.

They started to walk through the hospital towards the X-Ray room. Stephanie walked beside John, not letting go of his hand. He smiled at her and squeezed her hand. John was taken in for his X-rays. He came back out and smiled reassuringly at Stephanie. She smiled back before she was taken in for her x-rays. When she came out, she found John waiting for her. She ran over to him and hugged him. He hugged her back and he could tell that she was scared. He whispered words of encouragement into her ear, not letting go of her. The hospital staff watched the young couple, smiling. They were taken back to a private hospital room that had two beds in it. John was put into one and Stephanie took a seat next to him. They left the two to talk in private while they looked over the results.

"Are you alright Steph?" John asked.

"No." She replied sadly.

"What's the matter?"

"I am scared. Scared he's going to come after me." Tears started to tumble down her soft, delicate cheeks.

"Aww Stephie. Come here." He shuffled over and she sat next to him on the bed. She turned into his chest once more hugging him tightly. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed the top of her head. Soon after, a nurse came in. Neither one moved position.

"Mr Tracy. You have accumulated a broken ankle, we will need to plaster it. But we will also give you a special boot so you don't have sit down every 5 minutes. For the first few hours or so, we recommend that you would use crutches. After that, start to walk small amounts without them. In a week or two you won't need crutches anymore."

"Thank you miss. Was there any problems with my girlfriend?"

"Miss Hudgens has a fractured left wrist. We will have to get that plastered as well." Stephanie visually tensed in John's arms.

"You will be alright Steph. I promise." He whispered cradling her gently. "Miss would it be possible if my girlfriend was only seen by female doctors and nurses? She has been through a bad experience recently, and I don't want her to be upset when I am not with her."

"Of course Mr Tracy. Can you come lie down on this bed Miss Hudgens and I will take you down to the medical room." The nurse said calmly. Stephanie nodded, but before she left, John squeezed her hand and smiled.

He gently nudged her in the direction of the bed and whispered, "It will be alright. I promise."

"Ok." She said as she lay down on the other bed. The nurse smiled and wheeled her out of the room. Another doctor came in and took John off to be plastered.

About 2 hours passed before the young couple were reunited. Stephanie's arm was in a sling and a lime green cast. She walked into the room where John was asleep. John's leg was propped up on top of some pillows. He had a green and blue cast. Next to him was a boot looking type thing, which was to put on when he went out and a pair of crutches. Stephanie walked over and ran her fingers through his hair. Eventually, he woke up and gazed into Stephanie's beautiful green eyes.

"Hey Johnny."

"Hey Steph. How's your arm?"

"It's alright. And your leg?"

"It's been better." He said and smiled.

"I am sorry about before..."

"Why is that?"

"I shouldn't have been so scared."

"It's alright to be scared. I may look big and brave, but I tell you, I can be as scared as a cat over water."

"Really?"

"Oh yeah. Remember my childhood fear?"

"No.. Oh wait yes. Escalators and lifts. I remember that. We had to take the stairs every time because you were so scared."

"See. I am a big chicken." Stephanie laughed.

" Can we go back to the hotel and finish this mornings conversation?"

"Of course we can, once we have been discharged."

The pair finally made it back to the hotel. They went into Stephanie's room and sat down on the lounge together.

"What is bothering you?" John asked as he was taking off his special boot.

"Everything."

"Ok. Why don't you explain a bit more of this Jamie guy. It will be the only way to make you feel better."

"Why do you always know the right thing to say John?"

"Lots of practice with four brothers."

"Ok so you already know that he has been hurting me. About 3 months ago I had enough. I wanted to leave him ever so desperately. I even moved to my apartment in New York to try and get him off my tail. But he still found me. I tried to file a police charge against him but no one wanted to listen to me. No one ever does."

"I am now." He said squeezing her arm.

"He started getting worse. I was forced to be in a fake relationship with him around everyone and if I ever mucked up he would take me home then beat me again. He would follow my every move and I could not leave home without him yelling at me. I am not surprised I have a fractured wrist now. I decided to come here for a holiday. I told him I was going to work, but I was actually heading here. He soon caught on though and came looking for me. He found me yesterday and he has been bugging me ever since. I locked him out of my room and I hid there until that night. That's when I came out and found you. I saw him beating you up. Once he had gone I came to help you."

"No wonder you have been really scared. I won't ever do that to you. I promise."

"I know you won't John, but I need to get him out of my life."

"I will help. I am not going to leave you alone during this process."

"Thank you John. My hero." She said and kissed his cheek.

John's phone rang. "It's my dad. He would love to speak to you."

"Ok John."

"John Tracy speaking."

"Hey John it's dad. How did the hospital trip go." Jeff said.

"I ended up with a leg in plaster for twelve weeks. Stephanie has a fractured wrist that her ex-boyfriend gave her."

"Hello Stephanie. Sorry to hear about your arm."

"Hey Mr Tracy and its quite alright." she said.

"Say Stephanie. Would you like to come and visit the island sometime in the near future? I am sure that the boys would love to see you again." Jeff asked Stephanie.

"Sure thing Mr Tracy. I would do anything to spend a day away from the press."

"You are always welcome here."

"Thank you Mr Tracy."

"What about that family business dad?"

"I know we can trust her, so when she comes here then you can tell her."

"Thanks dad."

"Anymore information on who mugged you?"

"We know who mugged me dad,"

"Who was it?"

"My ex, Jamie. I am sorry Mr Tracy"

"That is quite alright Stephanie. You are not in control of his actions. It seems you have been having problems with your ex?"

"Yes Mr Tracy. He used to beat me. John saved me from his clutches."

"I am sorry to hear that Stephanie. Do you live in Washington DC still?"

"No. I moved to New York 3 months ago."

"Yes. It is a wonderful place. I love it there. Say, the boys are coming up to say hi to you John."

"It would be fun to wind them up dad." John said.

"Yeah that would be awesome!" Stephanie exclaimed.

"I'm in." Jeff said. He glanced to his left.

"Quick Stephanie. Get out of view they are coming in!" Jeff said in a hushed whisper. Stephanie slid down and now rested with her head against John's chest. John moved the communicator up a bit so she was completely out of view. He stroked her hair gently.

"Hey John, what's up?" Came Scott's voice over the line.

"Hey Scott. What's up is my ankle. I broke it. And no I don't need you to come get me Scott. Yes I can guess what your thinking because you are my brother." Stephanie giggled and found Johns hand covering her mouth playfully.

"Who's there John?" Gordon asked.

"Aliens."

"John seriously who is it?" Virgil asked. John purposely looked down at Stephanie and winked.

"Hang on a sec. - I will be a minute. I am on the phone. - ah sorry about that." John said. Stephanie fought back another giggle. John suppressed his laughter when he saw the looks on his brother's faces. "What?"

"Who was that?" Jeff asked, playing along.

"Oh it was just my best friend dad. I just bumped into her in the cafe. I was gonna tell you before but my brothers burst in before I could."

"Wait. You said her. Is she a girl?" Alan asked.

"Yeah. She is my best friend."

"Since when?" Gordon asked.

"Since like a long time ago."John replied.

"How long have you know this girl?" Scott asked. 'Great. Now they are all bombarding me with questions.'

"Well. I can say more than 5 years."

"What's her name?" Virgil asked, trying to guess who he was with.

"Oh come on guys. You know who it is." They all sat in deep thought. Besides Jeff of course.

"Do you know something dad?" Scott asked, seeing a cheeky smile pass between him and John.

"Yes I do. Not telling you though." Jeff said.

"Should we give them a clue?" John asked Stephanie who was trying to contain her laughter.

"Sure thing John." She said, as a clue.

"Was that her voice?"

"Yes Scooter. It's me. Come on use your big brains." Stephanie said.

Alan's fingers suddenly snapped. All turned and looked at him. "It's Stephanie Hudgens. She is the only one who has the nerve to call us by our nicknames."
Stephanie popped up and smiled. "You are right there Alan."
The other boys dropped their mouths in shock.
"Hey close your mouths unless you want flies in there." Jeff said laughing.

"Didn't you two go to the formal together or something." Virgil asked. Both John and Stephanie nodded their heads.

Steph groaned out in pain. "Stupid arm."

"You alright Stephie?" John asked.

"My arm is giving me some grief. I think I need some sleep. Good night boys and Mr Tracy."

"Good night Stephanie." They all replied.

"Night John." She said.

"Good night." John replied. She left to change into her pjs.

"Wait. Wasn't she your girlfriend last year John?" Gordon exclaimed.

"Maybe. Maybe not." John said smiling.

"You two would make a cute couple." Virgil said. Scott nodded in agreement.

"I have got to go dad. I am asleep on my feet here."

"Night John."

"Good night all." The call ended.

Stephanie reappeared. She came over to him. "I think we should get you back to your room John."

"Yeah. I am really tired." He said putting his boot on.

"Good night. Johnny."

"Good night Stephanie. Shall I come and walk you to breakfast in the morning?"

"Yes please." She smiled.

He pulled her into a hug and she kissed his cheek. John smiled gratefully when she handed him his crutches. They exchanged phone numbers before both retired to bed.