" all I'm asking for is your territory and no more blood would be shed"

Hammer demanded while Heath and I are at the restaurant locking up. It's been a few days since Tegan has died and within 24 hours hammer was back to his evil plans by shooting at Charlie while she ran along the road. I knew Tegan made the mistake of telling his gang that I was involved with her and now they're trying to kill her in order to get to me.

" no way will I ever hand over my territory to you" I just replied angrily. I don't care how much he tries to get to me, I'm not going to let him win nor his brother. Sometimes I just wish gabby was around to see this side of him, to see this angry side of him that shoots people and tries to kill them, than she wouldn't be so forgiving.

" fine" was all he replied smirking before leaving the restaurant, all I knew was that's not the last time we see him. I can tell I'm going to be protecting my family and friends for a very long time. It's a lot easier now that gabby stays away from him, these days since she's to busy at school and helping Heath with Darcy.

Gabby p.o.v

Once again it's a nice sunny day in summer bay, to bad the weather doesn't speak for everything else happening in the town. I'm still surprised that so much can happen in a small town, so much drama. Staying on Brax's good side I've managed to keep my distance from hammer even though it's been torture. I've become close friends with Sasha since Stu has started dating her. She's nice actually, really nice. She more my cup of tea compared to a lot of these other girls in the bay including ruby who is alway looking perfect and beautiful, least Sasha understands what it's like to have a few problems, she has just lost her brother and mother.

" Come eat you sandwich Darcy" I asked her again walking past a very angry Darcy who just continued sitting at the dining table not bothering to pick up and ear her food.

" I want To go to the beach" she continued demanding , making me get frustrated as Casey sat on the lounge trying to convince her as well. Heath said he had some things to do so Casey and I are stuck baby sitting her, she hasn't been in the best mood since her mother died which is reasonable.

" I said we can go to the beach when you finish your sandwich " I again replied, moving the plate back towards her so she would consider eating, but like before she refused to touch it. I don't know if it's because she isn't hungry or if she isn't eating because she's grieving. While Casey and I kept pressuring her to eat Brax and Heath had walked back into the house after their little meeting.

" why don't you eat it, aren't you the one with all the problems. Isn't that why they sent you away." Darcy randomly spat back after I again asked her to finish her sandwich. Trust me I was shocked to hear that rude remark come out of her mouth like that, the way she said it was so bloody nasty even my brothers were quite in shock.

" Darcy!" Heath yelled after witnessing her nasty remark. Luckily I was faced away from her and towards the front door, so I was able to quickly gather myself up.

" what! It's true isn't it. " she said back like she hadn't done anything wrong, but I can see my brothers just looked at me with sympathy knowing I was on the verge of crying.

" who told you that you Darcy?" Casey asked before Heath could, we could see the anger in Heaths face and we didn't want him losing it at Darcy, she has just lost her mother

" your mum when we went to her house for lunch. She told me she hoped I wasn't a handful like gabby is" Darcy replied smiling sincerely, she's only a little girl but to hear my actual mother said that just made my heart sink.

" when I asked her where you went and disappeared to, she said that you were fat and messed up, the only way to fix you was to send you away." Darcy continued telling me everything my mother said about me.

" so is it true, did you really have to go away to get help? she asked curiously like the question was no big deal. Before I even had to think about the answer Brax was ushering Casey and Heath to take her to the beach for the day. He could see the sadness in my eyes knowing my own mother said that about me, no wonder she didn't visit, she's been ashamed of me this whole time.

" come on let's go for a walk" Brax suggested after Casey and Heath left with Darcy knowing trash air would be best.

Slowly walking along the upper half of the beach away from Darcy and the boys who were on the sand, brax and I talked casually as I held on to his arm like I always Do when we take our walks, I guess it's a safety and a comfort thing since I never really grew up with a dad to hold my hand when I was little.

" don't listen to Darcy, she's just grieving that's all" Brax said trying to justify Darcy bitchy behavior, I know I can't blame her but I can't help but feel sad hearing those things are being said by my own mother.

" I know that's why I don't blame her. Besides there's a lot more of that to look forward to she hasn't even hit puberty yet" I joked back, since I agreed to stick by Darcy I can tell she is just going to get worst as she grows older.

"Oh don't remind me. But you aren't to bad" he smiled, complimenting me on how well I handle being a teenager, but I'm still young.

" yeah but you didn't see the worst Of me" I replied knowing I was away handling being a teenager by myself. I had teachers who helped raise a lot of girls like me all hitting puberty around the same time.

" are you ever going to talk about what happened there?" He randomly asked, turning our conversation into a serious one. As much as I wanted to tell Brax about my time away, I just know from personal view it's a lot easier to keep it to myself.

" nah, it's the past. I left it all behind when I left the city" I explained as we continued towards the diner where he was shouting me some food . I guess he studied my face and could see that I didn't want to talk about it and that it was too painful.

We made our way into the diner talking a casual seat in the corner as the normal gang stood by the register gossiping like usual. Ever since that day when Heath had a go at them for the way They treated me they've all been really nice especially Colleen which you can tell was all fake.

It wasn't long before our lunch came out I saw Brax gaze towards the register and saw that he was looking at Charlie who had just stopped by to grab a coffee.

" you love her don't you? " I asked randomly knowing that face he was making was the face you make when your in love. Since I've never been in love I don't know what it feels like but it must be powerful to have my brother speechless.

" depends, do you mean the same way you love Hammer?" He asked making me look at him shocked thy he even asked me that. What does he mean by that? Has something happened I should know about?

I honestly didn't know what to say or how to answer him so I just sat there, looking at him until I had the courage.

" I'm not in love or even remotely attracted to hammer in that way" I replied making it very clear that in not in a relationship with him.

" okay fair enough, and to answer your question yes I am in love with her" he said smiling and blushing a little bit. It was nice to see him like this, for so long all I've seen is anger and hurt within my brothers so finally It's nice to see him happy and in love even if Charlie still doesn't like me.

" I'm glad Brax, it's good to see one of us growing up " I joked making us both laugh before our lunch arrived and we began eating. I knew he hates how she didn't want to be seen in public and how hard it's been for them to be together. Honestly I don't even know where they stand at this moment, if they are dating or not.

We continued talking and eating before brax had to head of to work, he tried to make me work there tonight but I told him I just needed to head home and have a quiet night in. Knowing Brax he had made stu come over and check up on me, him and Sasha said they just wanted to hang but I can tell Brax had asked them to keep me company. He doesn't trust me to be alone, especially since everything is happening tomorrow. The funeral for Tegan is tomorrow and I can just tell some drama is going to go down between the two gangs.

The Sun beamed through my window as I woke up early like always ready for my morning swim. I knew one today was essential since the funeral and all the drama is going to happen today.

The family was quite during the morning as we all got ready for it. Casey went to go get something to take but when he came back he decided not to come. I don't know why but something was to suspicious about him, it's not like Casey not to come to an event like a funeral especially since Tegan was a close family friend.

" you ready?" I asked Brax one final time making sure he was alright before we get out of the car and face everyone who has come today. The usual turned up just like we expected, Tegan's mother, the river boys, some old friends and of course the cops. These days they love following us around and go where ever we go. What do they think is going to happen? It's a funeral for goodness sake.

I know I wouldn't usually say this but luckily hammer and his gang aren't here, well not just yet. That didn't make me stop looking round hoping we could get through one day without a gang war and it looked like my wish might come true because as the funeral started there was still not presence of hammer and his gang, so the cops did come for no reason.

I stood in beside Heath as I held onto Brax while my mother stood on the other side of Heath as the service began. I could see Charlie and her partner standing near by watching on as a few other cops were scattered through out the cemetery. I have no idea what they are waiting or what they've got planned, but I can tell something is going down.

" great here comes the drama" my mum rudely muttered to herself as soon as she spotted Hammer and his gang driving in the cemetery in their sport cars and motorbikes, making a loud noise as they're their way closer towards the particular service. As soon as I heard them, just like everyone else I couldn't help but glance up an watch as hammer and his friends got out their cars and standing in front looking on. I couldn't help but notice hammer was wearing all black with his signature snap back. Even though I was just holding onto Brax I could feel both my brothers tense up and anger rise in them as hammer shot them a glare. Why do they have to argue constantly, we are at a funeral for goodness sake, we are meant to be giving respect to Tegan, not this stupid war.

But as much as it was hard to focus just on the funeral, we all did manage to get through it without any guns going off.

" they have no right to be here" my mother spat after the funeral was finished and we had paid our respect. Even though the service had officially finished, both gangs were still standing round glaring at each other. I honestly thought they would leave straight after, but no they all still decided to hang round. I can tell by Charlie's confused and concerned face she wasn't expecting hammer'a crew to stay round after the ceremony chilling in front of their cars. It was literally like two sides, one side consisted of the river boys, cops, our family and than the other side just consisted on hammer's crew, but the one thing that's strange is no one made any advances, or movement they just stood their glaring each other down.

Just like before I could feel my brothers giving me glances every now and than, it's like they were keeping an eye on me and making sure I don't step out of line, luckily my mother had decided to leave because she would have been worse than my brothers, but would have said nasty comments under her breath about me.

As I stood beside Heath in the fairly big group thatconsisted of my family and a few river boys, I couldn't help but glance towards hammer a few times. At the start he was with his crew but the last time I glanced up at him I saw him making his way from his crew towards a tree on his right while talking seriously on the phone. I kept wondering who he was talking to and why he looked so dam serious, which made me worry a little hoping nothing bad is about to happen.

I couldn't stare for to long because my brothers would have noticed, so within seconds I was listening back into my brothers serious conversation. I guess it only took about 3 minutes until I could feel my phone vibrating warning me there is an unread message, making me open it and read it

Hammer: we need to talk ASAP!

Luckily my brothers weren't behind me when I read the message, knowing straight away they would have been demanding answers to why he was texting me. I did begin to worry because Hammer and I never message so short and demanding. So taking one last look at the phone I quickly glanced towards Hammer who was still standing in front of the tree, but this time he was staring at me and when our eyes made contact he tilted his head slightly gesturing me to come over to him.

He has to be joking right? My brothers would kill me if I just wander of to them. Even by this stage my brothers noticed hammer standing by himself just like the cops did.

I was going to reply saying I can't, but thinking about, I know Hammer wouldn't make me come over to him if it wasn't really important, cause he knows about all the issues with my brothers so he wouldn't just do this to cause trouble, something must be really wrong.

" excuse me I'll be back" I said softly to the group but especially to my brothers before turning round.. Taking one nervous breath I crossed my arms over my chest and began walking towards hammer, hoping my brothers would wait until we get home till they flip out on me.

I could feel their deadly stares as I made my way over the invisible line separating the two gangs and towards hammer who was standing by himself in front of a tree waiting for me.

" this must be important for you to want to speak so openly. You do know my brothers a probably furious right now" I said as I took my last few steps towards hammer. Close up I can see the bruising on his face, the one Brax made a few days ago.

" trust me it is. I wouldn't do that to you" he replied, smiling slightly knowing that even though my brothers are probably going to kill me I still came over to him when he asked.

" what's up than?" I asked softly, holding my breath hoping it's not bad news or anything. Usually when hammer says it's important, something needs to be changed and quickly dealt with, but watching and studying his face all I could see was hurt and sadness.

" this was taken about an hour ago" he just said while digging into his pocket and pulling out a folded piece of paper. Nervously I took it from his extended hair and began opening it very worried what I'm about to be faced with.

Just like I thought as soon as I saw the picture and who the picture was off my heart nearly dropped and a gasp couldn't help but fall from my mouth as I placed my palm over it slightly trying to stop the worry from showing to much.

" Nooo... Noooo... this can't be right" I said shocked and stunned that hammer was even showing me this. As I studied the picture and the topic of the picture, tears began to form In my eyes.

" I'm sorry, it was taken at the welcome sign about an hour ago" he kept explaining. I literally just wanted to run and never stop.

" he found me" I just whispered staring at the picture, I can tell hammer wanted to Hug me but he couldn't because all eyes were on us.

" what do we do?" I asked looking up from the photo knowing Hammer is the only one that holds the answer.

" it's up to you, I can organize a place for you to go if you want to leave" he said quietly. While thinking about his answer I take the time to glance back towards my brothers who were all standing round staring at hammer and I, seeing their faces only made the decision much easier.

" no! No more running. This is my home, I'm sick of running away in fear" I replied to hammer, watching a he agreed with me. He was going to say something back but before he had the chance, we notice one of his friends running towards us not worrying one bit we are in the middle of a conversation before whispering in Hammers ear.

Straight away I see his face turn into anger and I can tell something Is wrong.

" everything alright?" I asked after his friend leaves and goes back to his gang that seem distressed in someway.

" yeah nothing for you to worry about" he just replied trying really hard not to lose it in front of me and keeping me out of This war.

" look I have to go, but don't panic about this... I have a few guys keeping an eye on the problem" he said sincerely. Straight away I can't see the awful mean hammer that everyone sees, all I can see is the guy who has taken care of me for so long. Obvisiouly he saw me look down, not really very confident in his answer which made him step even closer to me, not caring that it looks really suspicious to everyone else as he places his hand on my neck and pulls me closer so he can whisper in my ear.

" I promised I would take of you, and trust me I will kill this bastard before he ever lays a hand on you again" he whispered softly before leaning in an placing a gentle kiss on my forehead, showing me his caring side. I knew he had to go so by the time I took in his promise he was already making his way back over to his crew.

" Hammer!" I yelled a little seeing he was still pretty close, which made him turn back towards me as I took a few steps closer.

" here take this, my brothers would ask to many questions" i said handing back the piece of paper he had given me before he began walking back towards his crew leaving me standing there. As much as I tried to stay calm just thinking about that bastard and what happened last time, made me start to cry a little and shake from being nervous and worried.

I knew if I kept standing here with my back towards my brothers they would come over and demand answers, so I gathered myself up and turned back round knowing it's best if I make my way back over to them.

Just as I expected, I wasn't even more than half way until I see my brothers storming towards me with anger In their eyes.

" what the hell gabby?" Heath yelled angrily at me, getting ready to abuse me but right now I don't really care all I can think about is what hammer just showed me.

Brax was still angry but he was a lot nicer and calmer compared to Heath.

" what did he want?, what was on that piece of paper" he asked which made me glance up at them. I guess they saw the tears in my eyes as I tried to think of something to say.

" ohh... Ummm a friend that I knew from my old school died this morning" I said knowing this lie would be the only thing to explain my sadness and why Hammer had to speak to me urgently.

" what's that got to do with hammer?" Heath asked, trying to figure out the connection between them both.

" he knew her as well, matter of fact he knew a lot of people from my old school because unLike some people he actually came To visit me while I was there" I replied angrily before turning around and storming of, knowing I couldn't hold the tears in any longer. I just made my way back to the car and stood by it until my brother decided to drive us all home.

Heath p.o.v

Storming back into the house I was just glad to get out of that awkward drive home with my gabby. I was still furious but feeling guilty as well after hearing gabby say those things, I can tell Brax is feeling the same.

So did hammer really go visit her all the time? But why that's what I don't understand. He so cruel to our family but for some reason he seems to genuinely care about gabby making me feel like the bad person.

As Brax drove I couldn't help but notice the hurt in her eyes, but another thing I also noticed was the fear and how nervous she was acting. Brax and I can both tell hammer didn't just tell her about a friend dying, there must be more to it than that, no way was she grieving or sad she was more scared than anything.

We both decided to talk to her later on but as always drama tends to develop quickly in this house, and before the end of the night Brax is down at the police station with Casey who is being questioned over a fire which was lit at hammers head quarters damaging the whole place while we were at the funeral.

Great this was only going to make things worse between our two gangs, now I have to worry about my brother going to prison and who also gabby who seems to think she's best friends with the guy that wants us all dead.