Ok, so here goes my first fanfic for One Tree Hill. It will be Alternative Universe, after S4. So everything that has happened will still have occurred. The next four years-the gap between S4 & S5 is where everything will be different. I hope you guys can bear with me on the story. It will be Leyton centric, with Naley and Brooke. I will try and not introduce too many new characters. Mainly because I would get annoyed at myself and also because the characters that have already been created can most definitely be re-written in this fic to complement the story I have in store for you guys.
I hope that you like the story, if you don't that's okay as well. Criticism is what fuels the writing too-so have at it!
The Vietnam War is set in the future - 2007 to be exact. I have altered the real time line for the Vietnam War-this idea came to me one night-and try as I might I can't help but write it. I also wanted the advent of technology to feature in the war, (I-pods, laptops and web cams), as they will play a role in portraying the characters. I studied the Vietnam War at University so I felt like I could write about it accurately enough that I would be able to do justice to it. Hopefully you guys can give this story a chance.
Chapter 1 - Lucas, Fatigues & WarA week after Graduation-everything is about to change-where will we go and what will become of us?
Lucas and Nathan are stationed at a military base in Saigon-they are both marines and are serving their first tour of duty.
In the beginning all I could hear was a rustling to the left of me, I could feel a sharp intake of breath beside me. I turned around slowly and saw the fear in Nathan's eyes, he was starting to panic but he was also trying to contain his fear. I patted his shoulder and motioned for him to be silent. He nodded his head and remained still.
The whirr of the rotors echoed in the small space that Lucas and Nathan were currently crowded into. The sun was brightly shining down on Lucas's upturned face; he was holding a machine gun and scanning the scenery below for signs of trouble. His heart was pounding in his chest and small beads of sweat were forming on his forehead. Nathan sat opposite him, perfectly mirroring his actions. The tension hung thick in the confined space-it was palpable.
It started happening, everything just slowed down, seconds stretched into hours-the colour started to drain from Nathan's face. Lucas squinted his eyes-desperately trying to push the fear back down and gain control over the potentially deadly situation. The bullets tore into the fuselage, Lucas and Nathan ducked at the same time, they quickly recovered and both started firing out of the open helicopter door. The helicopter lurched to the right and started to descend slowly-but fast all at the same time. The ground rose up fast to meet their descent. Nathan stared into Lucas' eyes, desperately seeking comfort but also wanting him to know that no matter what happened they would get through it together. Lucas stared back at his little brother; he kept having little flashes of him and Nate together. It was a like a movie trailer of his life flashing before his eyes, moments with Haley, Nathan, Brooke and the last image to pass through his mind was of Peyton. She was smiling up at him and whispering his name ever so softly, and then they were kissing.
Meanwhile back at the base….
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Haley and Peyton-talking in the Mess Hall before preparing for the USO show'Peyton, do you think Nate & Lucas will make it back in time for the start of the show?' Haley was nervously chewing on her bottom lip.
'Hales, they were just doing a quick fly-over, or to put it in Luke's own words', 'Babe, it's just some light recon-a couple of pictures, we'll be back before you know it-a couple of hours at the most'. Peyton was nervous, but she also wanted to assuage Haley's fears.
'Don't worry about a thing, it's gonna be okay'. Peyton didn't know if she sounded convincing or not, but she also knew that if Haley started panicking she might not be able to perform on stage. With these thoughts in mind, Peyton couldn't help but feel a cold shiver ghost it's way across her arms and down her legs. It felt like a whisper of the past was echoing in her present. She shook it off and turned towards Haley, her face lighting up into a brilliant smile.
Haley smiled back and began to feel a little less strung out, there was however something nagging her at the back of her mind. She had this ominous, foreboding feeling that she just couldn't seem to shake. Haley shook herself and put it down to performance nerves, yeah that's all it was; everything was going to be fine. Suitably calm, Haley stood up and Peyton followed suit. They walked out of the Mess hall in companionable silence, but before they could make any real headway-Brooke Davis came into view.
Flashback-Lucas and Peyton, the day after Graduation-The PartyI could feel his eyes on me, perhaps committing to memory what I was wearing, the expression on my face as I smiled at Brooke-whilst she was telling me all about her and Chase. I could feel my eyes begin to glaze over as Brooke gushed on about Chase. Don't get me wrong I was truly happy for her and for Chase. They both deserved the happiness they were now just finding. Despite this, I just wanted to kiss Lucas; I wanted to feel his arms around me-whispering sweet nothings to me. We had so little time left together before Nathan and him shipped out to Vietnam. I just wanted to spend my last moments with him. As these thoughts were running through my mind, Brooke leaned in and wrapped her arms around me.
A confused expression passed over my face, Brooke's lips were pressed close to my ear and she whispered; 'Just go to him P. Sawyer, besides Chase and I have some catching up to do'. I broke from her embrace, smiled into her face and whispered, 'thank you B. Davis'.
I reached for her one last time and hugged her close to me, then stepped back and smiled into her face and walked towards him. His eyes were following my every step, a small smile slowly started to spread across his face, until it was a grin. I couldn't help but chuckle at him, my love for this man had only gotten stronger over the years. First we were lovers, then not quite friends, then friends, then lovers once more.
'Hi babe', I smiled up at him and saw his emotions tumbling one over the other. I giggled at him and reached up to cup his face. He pulled me close to him and our lips met. I gently stroked the back of his head and pulled him deeper into a kiss. I could feel his lips smile against mine before he responded with fervour and started to rub circles on my lower back. The way he was touching me, intimated that he wanted me right now.
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M-rated-so for all you readers under age, stop reading now.
I pulled away from him and with a voice husky with desire I whispered; 'Follow me'.
We made our way over to the house, his arm wrapped around my shoulder, lightly pressing kisses into my curls. I was tingling all over, I could feel the cool breeze whisper across my forehead. I glanced around and saw the faces of my friends-some were smiling, others were laughing. A game of spin the bottle was playing as we walked through the hallway and passed the lounge. Everyone was happy, they all looked at peace-as though this was a time for them to just be young and enjoy silly and simple things. There was a distinct feeling of possibility hanging in the air. I smiled at Lucas and pulled him closer to me.
He rested his forehead against mine and lightly pressed his nose against mine. I inhaled at the intimacy of this caress and lightly pressed my lips against his, he murmured something against my lips and then ran his tongue across my bottom lip. I opened my mouth and danced a song we had done many a time before. Pretty soon we were making out, his hands were pressed into my hips tracing lazy circles across my back. I broke away and dragged him up the hallway, we both reached for the door handle at the same time. A giggle escaped my mouth and Lucas turned to me with a smile on his face that reached all the way into those gorgeous blue eyes.
'Shall we', he said. I clasped his hand tightly inside my own and pulled him into the room, I kicked my foot out from behind me and the door slammed shut.
Slow, languorous but nonetheless passionate kisses were all that existed in the room for a few seconds. I grabbed onto his collar pulling him closer to me and he started unbuttoning my shirt. He slipped it off my shoulders and lay light feathery kisses across my collarbone. My hands tugged at his shirt loosening it-enough, so that I could run my hands up and down his back. I felt him shiver and tense all at the same time. He gently grasped my chin in his hands and stared deeply into my eyes.
'Peyton, I love you'. I grinned back at him and replied 'I love you too Lucas Scott'. We kissed each other with mounting passion. My bra went flying across the room, his pants were swiftly thrown off in our haste to feel each other, skin to skin. I stood before him dressed only in my underwear.
I looked at him in and drank in the sight of this gorgeous boy dressed simply in his boxer shorts. He picked me up and I wrapped my legs around his waist all the while we remained in a passionate kiss. I could have stayed in that moment forever, just kissing him and feeling his love for me mirroring his actions. We lay down together on the bed, he was hovering over me peppering light kisses to my torso and slowly making his way down to my belly button. I smiled and ran my hands through his dirty blond hair.
He gently began to glide my underwear down my legs, whilst placing soft open mouthed kisses first on the inside of my thighs then my kneecaps and lastly he pressed a tender kiss on my scar-he lightly grazed his tongue across it. I shivered and felt a warmth pass through me. I groaned in anticipation of what was to come, he chuckled and then moved his face back up to mine. I passionately kissed him, delving my tongue deep inside his mouth as he responded with ardour.
His eyes bore into me, liquid pools of desire, love and a passion as old as time. That look you give me inflames every sense in my being, I feel light and heavy all at the same time. Your hand reaches up to my face and you cup my chin pulling me closer to you, your lips press gently on the tip of my nose, a light flutter. I shudder inwardly, I reach across and entwine my arms around your neck, and my lips graze your eyebrows then move slowly down to your bottom lip. I press my lips against yours savouring the taste and feel of you, I look up into your eyes and see the love that burns within. Your feelings perfectly mirrored in my own, you deepen the kiss and I feel your tongue moving against my top lip. I gasp and the kiss deepens, you press me back against the bed and slowly lower yourself on top of me. I feel your hands glide up my belly and your lips pepper light kisses, leaving delicious trails each one inflaming my passion for you.
End Flashback of Graduation PartyPresent Time-Peyton and Haley have just left the Mess Hall & spot Brooke"B. Davis", Peyton squealed in excitement as she rushed over to envelope her best friend in a tight hug.
'At ease, Peyton – I can't breathe, it's really good to see you too best friend, and Tutor Wife'. Brooke looked a little red in the face from Peyton's hug, but there was happiness in her eyes at being reunited with her two best friends.
'What are you doing here? I mean it's really good to see you?'. Haley ran over and enveloped both Peyton and Brooke in a hug. The three stood together just savouring the moment. Brooke broke away first and smiled into the two faces of the people she had been looking forward to seeing for a week.
'Ok, first off-it's really great to see you both. Second I've missed you and thirdly I'm here as Chase's wingman-well wing woman/stroke fiancée'. Brooke rushed through her small speech and broke out into a grin as the last words tumbled out of her mouth.
Peyton was the first to speak, whilst Haley stood there with her mouth opening and closing in shock.
'Congratulations! Oh my god, when did all this happen-and why are we only finding out about this now. You were never very good at keeping secrets B. Davis'. Peyton was beaming at her friend; she was more than happy to see her and with such good news as well. It warmed her heart, Brooke deserved all the happiness she could get after the last few years and well everything that had happened.
Before Brooke could speak Haley finally found her voice and echoed the same sentiments as Peyton; 'Congratulations Brooke! Wow, I'm so happy for you!'
'Thanks you guys, it's all been a bit of whirlwind. Chase got his papers the day after the Graduation party. We took some time and spent it at this little house by the beach. We talked for hours every day and then finally as the week drew to an end-he proposed'. Brooke managed to say all of this with no interruption from Peyton or Haley.
Flashback-Brooke & Chase at the beach-it's night 6 days after Graduation'Hi Boyfriend', rasped Brooke.
'Hey you'. He replied. 'What ya thinking about'.
'You, us-how I don't want this to end. But I know it will, because tomorrow you have to leave and….' Chase motions with his hands for her to stop, then he leans into her face and kisses her lips gently. Brooke gently responds and then pulls back to stare into the kindest eyes she's ever known. She finds herself getting lost in them, he really is the sweetest boy-he's full of love and great surprises.
Before she can register what is going on. Chase is down on one knee-looking back up at her, his eyes are glistening with tears and his lips are trembling.
'Brooke Penelope Davis, I know we haven't known each other for that long, but in the time that we have gotten to know each other I have completely and irrevocably fallen in love with you. It's the little things about you, I'm captivated by you-just a smile and I'm lost. It's the way you love your friends fiercely, your passion for life and your kindness. Everything about you makes me feel like a better version of me when I'm with you, so….' He paused to take a breath. 'Will you do me the honour of spending the rest of your life with me-so that I can make you every bit as happy as you make me?'
His speech had overwhelmed her, there were tears cascading down her face, her mouth opened; 'Yes, I'll marry you. I'm so in love with you. Of course I'll marry you'. Chase slid the engagement ring up her finger peppering her hand with kisses and then stood up and kissed her tenderly on the lips. Brooke smiled into the kiss and groaned as the heat between them grew. They clung to one another, both filled with a happiness they hadn't imagined possible. They spent the rest of the night expressing their love for one another and then some.
End Flashback-Peyton is crying tears of joy and so is Haley-Brooke is grinning broadly at both of them.
End of First Chapter-A/N: So a quick synopsis. Lucas & Nathan are in some sort of accident. Peyton and Haley are preparing for the USO show. Brooke has just appeared and is engaged to Chase. Although not mentioned Haley is still pregnant and won't be giving birth until a little bit later. Peyton is with Lucas. Karen, Lily and Andy will feature later on-so for the moment I won't be writing them in. Dan & Deb will appear later as well. Keith is dead in this fic and will only feature in flashbacks. Skills, Junk & Fergie will not really feature at all-Unless you guys feel like hearing about them in which case I can always write about them-during a flashback sequence.
The Main characters I will be focusing on will be, Lucas, Peyton, Haley, Nathan, Brooke, Chase and Baby Jamie (when he's born).
Lindsay will not appear in this fic, as I didn't really like her character on the show and have no real desire to include her-plus she doesn't really fit into this AU version of One Tree Hill.
Crazy Nanny Carrie-will also not be featured in this fic, I have numerous ways to up the drama and angst for each and everyone of the characters-so I feel no real desire to write about her character.
Ok, so that's my brief summary of what's going on. I have a few questions for you guys.
What has happened to Nate and Luke?
Will Peyton go into saving Lucas mode?
Will Haley give birth early?
Who will live? Who will die?
Preview of what's coming up next….
As the smoke cleared, all that could be seen was a charred, twisted metal mess. The helicopter had landed in a forest of trees. Luke opened his eyes and saw so much blood everywhere. He was covered in it. He craned his neck behind him; he could see branches and leaves poking through what was left of the chopper.
It took him a few moments to clear his vision and then fear began to set in. His first thought, his only thought was; Where are Nate and Chase?
To be continued….