Summery: Different take on life in Tree Hill. Peyton is a 16 year old in love with a guy who will never be good enough for her in the eyes of her father. Lucas has done a lot of bad things, living the life of a thug but is trying to change for love. Leyton all the way.

Disclaimer: I don't own any characters from One Tree Hill, just the situations they are in

Chapter 19:

Lucas had wasted almost an entire day contemplating how he was going to get to her. He knew where she was but that wasn't the complicated part. The complicated part would be getting in undetected. If he was detected before he got to her then he knew that Peyton would get hurt and that was the last thing he wanted right now. It would kill him to know that his past was the cause of Peyton's pain.

The next thing on his mind was getting out. He knew that once he got to her it would be even more difficult to get her out and more worrying than that he knew that somebody would have to die. The man who took Peyton was a dangerous man, he wasn't one to let things go easily and if he remained alive, Peyton's life would always be in danger. Lucas Scott didn't want to be a killer but in a situation like this he had to put the most important thing first and keeping Peyton safe was far more important than this man's life.

Lucas figured that he would have to go in alone in order to remain pretty much invisible to the men guarding her but he could always use a little back up on the outside. Skills owed him a few favors and he could probably have a few more help out, especially the guys who had met Peyton and saw her like one of the family now.

Lucas sat in his room looking at the weapon in his hand. He promised himself he had put his past behind him but for some reason he never got rid of his gun. He knew in the back of his mind that he would probably need it someday. Today it appeared was that day. He ran his hand over the smooth metal and he began to sob gently. Everything was building up on him and he just couldn't handle the thought of losing Peyton, not now. It was then that he made the decision. When we get out together, we're leaving Tree Hill. It was all so clear in his mind. This is what they would have to do if he wanted to be rid of his past for good.

Later That Night

Lucas had everything planned now, what he was going to do, how he was going to do it and what he was willing to do in order to keep her safe. What he needed to do was going to be dangerous, there was no doubting that and so before he left he had to talk to his mother. Lucas got everything ready, sticking his gun into his back pocket and picking up his jacket on the way out of the door. Slowly he made his way to his mom's café; not wanting to let her know what was going on but needing to tell her something anyway.

'Hey baby' Karen said as she noticed her son enter the café.

'Hey mom' Lucas said, he couldn't help but let the stress show through his voice.

'Honey what's wrong?'

'Nothing mom, everything will be alright I just wanted to come here before I go and get Peyton' he stated. It was a half truth but at least he wasn't fully lying. Karen could tell by mother's intuition that something was going on but she knew better than to press her son for information and so she just left it alone. Lucas walked over and gave her a tight squeeze and a gentle kiss on the cheek.

'I love you mom.' He stated before turning away and walking out of the door. He wiped the tears from his eyes; he knew that he needed to be strong in order to help Peyton. He needed to just suck it up and be a man. With that thought he hid his pain and put up a shield as he made his way to his destination. Here we go.

Outside The Old Police Station

Lucas could see Skills and the others parked near by but out of the sight of the guys guarding the entrance. It made him feel slightly more secure knowing that if things got rough they'd be there to help him. Watching the guys at the door he knew that they weren't moving anytime soon. He knew that he'd have to accept within himself that he was going to have to kill people before he could get to her. This realization was not easy to handle but he knew that it had to be done and so he aimed at the first, using his silencer and shut his eyes as he pulled the trigger……..

Peyton's POV

It seems like I've been sat in this dingy room for an eternity now. I've cried so many times I've lost count. I'm trying to be strong but I'm afraid. It's horrible here, no one should have to experience this but here I am. Speaking to Lucas made me feel better briefly but that passed. I want him to come get me and I know he'll try but I looked around and it's impossible to get out so how could he possibly get in?

The man who comes in here frequently has the most evil eyes I have ever seen in my life. He seems to be enjoying what he is doing to me although I try to hide how scared I am. I don't cry in front of him, I refuse to even look at him. I just wish that Lucas could come and get me, I need him here. I need to feel him; I need to hear his smooth voice telling me that's everything will be alright.

My eyes cast down to catch sight of my ring. I smile slightly as memories flood back into my mind of that night. Memories are what's keeping me going right now but I'm soon taken from my thoughts as I hear the door unlocking. I know it's time to put my wall back up and prepare myself. Fear grows inside me every single time that door opens.

End of POV

Peyton's eyes widen as the person enters the room slowly. He has blood on him and looks in a slight bit of pain.

'Lucas...' she says lightly as her eyes begin to water. She wanted to see him again but not looking like that. Before he said anything he walked behind her and began to untie the ropes that held her in place.

'Lucas are you ok?' she said as he untied her.

'Once you're out of here I'll be fine'. As soon as she was untied she automatically dived into a hug with him. She ran her fingers along his back as she let all of her emotions out. He grimaced slightly as she touched a soft spot.

'You're hurt' she stated with worry in her voice.

'It's just a scrape, come on we need to get out of here before the rest of them know that I'm here.' He stated as he grabbed her face and gave her a gentle kiss. It was what he needed to give him the strength to get her out and they began to exit the room and go out the way he came in.

Lucas kept covering Peyton's eyes. He had had a little trouble getting through and so Skills and the guys had come in to help him out and so there were a few people dead on their way out. He would never want Peyton to witness something like this.

The pair were making quick work of exiting the place. Lucas had a firm grip on Peyton's hand the entire way. It was his security as he dragged her through hallway after hallway until the exit was in sight. Lucas told Peyton to wait there while he went to check out that the exit was clear. He checked and no one was there.

'Peyton it's clear.' He said without looking back but she didn't answer.

'Peyton' he said slightly louder as he turned around but what he saw made his eyes widen. Peyton was there but her mouth was covered by his hand and he had a knife to her throat. Her eyes were wide and she was terrified. He could see it in her eyes, but who wouldn't be scared right now? His blood boiled as he moved his hand to his gun.

'Let her go'

'Now now Lucas, I told you you're little girlfriend would be alright if you just followed the rules. Now look at us all' he said with a smirk. Lucas raised his gun, aiming it at the guy's head.

'Now Lucas I wouldn't do that if I were you, this knife is a little close to her neck don't you think?' Lucas thought about it but he knew what he had to do as the guy held the knife too close to Peyton and drew a little blood. Peyton whimpered which only angered Lucas more.

'Peyton, close your eyes.' She did as she was instructed.

'You could have threatened me with anything, but hurting my fiancé is the best way to get yourself killed', the guy just smirked. He figured Lucas wouldn't do it.

'Watch your aim.' He scoffed.

'Goodbye Rick' and with that Lucas shot him. The knife dropped as did Rick.

Lucas walked straight over to Peyton grabbing her hand.

'Don't open your eyes Peyt' and she didn't.

Back at Lucas' House

Peyton was gently cleaning Lucas' wound. Not much had been said since they got back. What could they say? This experience was like no other and they understood that. Lucas had cleaned up Peyton's neck before he had let her even begin to worry about his injuries. He knew it was time; he had to speak up soon. He had to ask her something.

'Peyt I need to ask you about something ok?' He asked, as Peyton carefully placed a plaster over his gash.

'Ok shoot' she said.

'Look, you being in danger put everything into perspective for me. I realized that I have to leave Tree Hill for a while. Start with a clean slate and come back when all of this has blown over.' Peyton dropped the cloth and looked straight at him.

'What do you mean you're leaving? What exactly am I supposed to do while you're gone?' She stated in an angry tone, causing Lucas to laugh slightly at how quickly she jumps to conclusions.

'Peyton I don't want you to do anything while I'm gone. Peyt I want you to come with me'. She was a little caught off guard by this but her eyes softened.

'Peyt I don't want you in Tree Hill with all of this going on. I want us to move, for about a year or so. I thought about it and I want to marry you Peyton. The chance that I wasn't going to see you again proved to me that I can't be without you. So…Will you come with me?

'Lucas you know I'd do anything for you but what is my dad gonna say? He's never gonna let me marry you so young.'

'That's just it Peyton. You're 18 now; you don't need permission to get married. You'll never be happy if you let your father control your life forever. Just ask yourself, do you want to marry me? And what you decide will answer your question for you.'

'Lucas you know I want to and I will but I need to talk to my dad first and you need to tell your mom.'

'Ok Peyt, talk to your dad. Make sure he knows that we know what we're doing and we have to leave within the week if we want to get out for good. Peyton I love you, no matter what happens.' Peyton smiled as she began to get up. She leaned back down to kiss him the way she had longed to since she last saw him.

'I love you too and I'll speak to you tomorrow. No matter what, I'm with you Lucas so don't leave without me.' Lucas smiled as he watched her exit his house.

He knew they both had a lot to talk about with their parents but whatever happened they were decided now. This is what they needed to do and nothing was going to stop that.