Fighting For the One

By Dueler312

Disclaimer: I do not own anything of OLTL.

Chapter 12

Starr, Patrick, Nicole, Jake and their friends were at the police station waiting for news right now. Matt had informed the police about what had happened, and they had questioned Patrick about it. Now they were just waiting for answers. Just then, Langston and Markko arrived, along with Laura, who didn't run up to Patrick as lovesick monster, but as a caring little girl, and gave him a hug.

"Have you guys heard anything?" asked Langston, as she gave Starr a big hug.

"No we haven't," said Starr. "I'm really starting to worry."

"Hey, don't worry, Starr," said Markko. "Cole has handled much worse than those two.

"Yeah, Mom," said Nicole. "Dad will be able to get out of what trap Todd and Britney had set for him, and then they'll go back to where they belong, and hopefully for good."

"Nicole, you said that with some anger in your voice," Laura noted.

"Hey, he hurt my family, Laura, and I don't like it when people do that," she said.

Starr just looked at her teenage daughter. She had grown up so much, and yet she was still the same fearless girl that always looked out for her family.

"Hey," said a voice. It was John. He had come out of the room where all the officers were talking.

"Just wanted to let you know, we got all officers on the lookout, to make sure Cole gets found, but to be safe, I think you guys better stay another place besides your own."

"They can stay with us, I mean Todd and Britney don't know where we live," Langston suggested.

"I hope that's true," said John, "but I think the best suggestion we got right now."

"Well, lets get going then," said Starr.

"We'll go with you guys, we're in this as well, and we're not leaving from this," said Jake.

"Jake's right," said Crystal. Matt also agreed. Nicole just smiled.

"You guys sure?" asked Nicole. "This is going to be dangerous."

"It was dangerous when we exposed Britney for what she was when we were young," Jake reminded her, "and me and Crystal stuck with you through out all that time."

"Yeah, Nikki," said Crystal. "We're your best friends, and there is no way you're getting rid of us now."

"And I may have not known you as long as these two have," said Matt, "but I'm in it all the way as well." he then put his hand, just as Crystal and Jake did the same. Nicole just smiled and did the same. She loved these friends of her so much, although she loved one a lot more, but she didn't have time to think about that right now.

"Well then, lets go," said Langston, as she took Laura's hand.

"We'll keep you informed, Starr," said John.

"Thanks, John," said Starr, and everyone headed out.

As they were on the road, Nicole was hoping that her dad was okay. She was riding with Jake, Patrick and Starr. Matt and Crystal were with Langston, Markko, and Laura.

"Hey, don't worry. We're here for you, okay," said Jake.

"I know," said Nicole. "Can you just hold me in your arms right now?" she asked. Jake answered by lifting his arm and wrapping Nicole with it, as she laid into Jake.

Starr was driving, but looked in the mirror and saw her daughter and her boyfriend in that position. Starr had a pretty good feeling that the love for each other was growing stronger, but they hadn't told each other yet.

"Hey, Mom," asked Patrick. "We are going to see Dad again, right?"

"Don't worry, bud," said Starr. "Your dad is going to be found, and is going to be okay." She then lowered her voice to a whisper to make sure none of the others heard her and said, "or my dad and Britney will pay for what they have done."

Over in Langston and Markko's vehicle, Matt and Crystal were really worrying about Nicole a lot. Laura actually spotted it and asked what's wrong.

"We're just worried about Nicole, that's all," said Crystal.

"Yeah, that and the fact that her dad is missing," said Matt.

Laura just smiled, which confused the couple. "Why are you smiling?" asked Matt.

"Because if I know Nicole, she's not going to give up until her father is safe and sound, and back with her and their family," said Laura. Crystal giggled a little.

Little did they knew, Langston and Markko were overhearing them, and were surprised of how Laura was sounding so grown-up. They then were at their place, and pulled in, with Starr pulling in on the side.

"Come on guys," said Langston, and she led the way in. Starr, Patrick, Markko and Laura went in, but Nicole said, "I'll be in a minute." Starr nodded and went in.

Langston went to turn the lights on, but when she flipped the switch, nothing happened. "That's weird," she said. "The lights are out."

"That can't be," said Markko. "I just replaced those this morning, because they went out during that time."

"You are not really smart are you?" said a familiar voice behind them. All of them turned around. Todd was standing right next at the door.

"Dad!" said Starr.

Just then a yell came out from the room where Laura and Patrick headed in. they came out, but they weren't the only ones. Britney came out as well, pointing a gun at them. Todd produced one as well.

"Dad, you are not getting away with this," said Starr. "What did you do with Cole?"

"You don't have to worry about him hurting you anymore, Starr," said Todd.

"My dad never hurt anyone," said Patrick.

"I see he's done a good job on your kids, but I'll get it reversed in time," said Todd.

"Where is Cole, you jerk?" asked Langston.

"He's somewhere where he won't be wanting to see any of you again," said Britney.

"I think its time you come on, and then we can find your daughter and she can come and be safe," said Todd.

"You are a monster, you creep," said Laura.

"Oh, trust me, little girl," said Todd. "You don't know what your little friend father has done." Langston moved closer to her daughter, while Starr moved closer to her son.

Outside, Nicole and her friends were looking around, with Jake snuggled close to Nicole, and Crystal snuggled up to Matt.

"I'm going to find you Dad, and we're not stopping until we do," said Nicole.

"Come on," said Matt. "I'm pretty sure your mom is wondering where we are."

"Wait a minute," Crystal suddenly said. "Where did those two vehicles come from?" She pointed to cars that were parked behind the Rivera's house.

"I don't know," said Nicole. "Langston and Markko always have their vehicles in front, but I'm not really sure."

"Let's check it out," said Matt. The others agreed, and went to check the vehicles. The boys took the first car, which was a brown tan, and had rusty hubcaps. The girls checked the second, which was rusty all over and was the color red. However they got the shock of their lives when they opened the trunk. "OH MY GOD!"

The boys went over to the girls and saw what they found. Cole was in the trunk, knocked out, but tied up, hogtied style, with rope.

"If my dad is here," said Nicole.

"Then Todd and Britney are here as well," said Crystal. "I'll call the police."

"I'll get my dad untied," said Nicole.

"Right, and me and Matt will try to figure a way to get in and take them down," said Jake.

"Okay, but be careful you two," said Nicole.

"We will," said Jake, and he hugged Nicole and gave her a kiss on the lips. Matt did the same with Crystal, and then the boys set off. Crystal started calling the police, while Nicole started untying her dad and trying to wake him up.

Back in the house, Todd started moving close to Starr. "Come on, Starr I can get you somewhere safe," he said.

"Dad, stay away from me," said Starr.

"Hey, where is your daughter?" asked Britney. "Shouldn't she have came in by now?"

Todd looked around to the door, and he knew Britney was right. Nicole hadn't come in yet. "Where's my granddaughter?" he asked.

"She'll never be your granddaughter!" Starr yelled out.

"Yeah, well I don't see her being your daughter, maybe she went to go tell the truth about what her dad has done to her," said Todd. Starr's temper was about to burst.

Britney and Todd didn't noticed, but Jake and Matt had slipped in through the kitchen window to try to rescue the others. Todd just kept his rant up.

"You're just too scared to admit it," said Todd.

"You're the one who is nuts, when you can't even let your daughter have her life," said Langston.

Britney clicked her gun. "One more word from you, Plankton, and you'll be getting this."

Laura was starting to get really scared. In the kitchen, Matt and Jake were overhearing everything. They knew they had to take them down real quick.

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Back outside, Crystal had finished calling the police, and went over to help Nicole try to wake her father up.

"Dad, come on, wake up!" Nicole shouted. Crystal was helping by shaking him. Just then he stirred.

"Where am I?" he asked.

"Dad!" said Nicole. "Mr. Thornhart!" said Crystal.

Cole looked up and saw his daughter and Crystal looking down onto him. "Nicole, oh your all right," and he jumped up and gave his daughter a hug, with Nicole giving it back. They then separated.

"What's happening?" asked Cole.

Nicole and Crystal explained what had happened, and how Jake and Matt had sneaked inside to try to rescue them.

"All right, you girls wait here," said Cole. "I'll go help the boys." Cole then headed to where the boys snuck in."

Hey guys, I'm going to leave it here right now, because I want you to try to figure out how Jake and Matt are going to take care of Todd and Britney, and rescue Starr and the others. Stay tuned for the next update.