10 Year Reunion
Summary: Somewhat AU. Everything that has happened within the show happened. HOWEVER, Anna and Luke stayed in Newport and experienced everything along with the original four. And so, 10 years. 6 friends. 1 murder. Ryan, Marissa, Summer, Seth, Luke and Anna were supposed to celebrate their 10th highschool reunion. However, tragedy struck and left one of these best friends dead. The question is: who is dead? And who killed them? Loosely based on TV's "Reunion".
Chapter 1: Prologue and 2006
2016
"And so we celebrate this person's great legacy. For no one deserves this. Truly a
tragedy." The minister concluded, as he stepped down his podium."Such bullshit. What the fuck
is this guy trying to prove? Calling this person some kind of a saint. I can't wait to hear more."
David Reed, of the FBI, was one who took chances. He was one who dove into a situation and
never looked back. He ran a hand through his dark brown hair, his steel grey eyes flashed
dangerously as he quietly fixed his black suit. "Foul play my ass." Suddenly, a hand tapped his
shoulder. Turning around, he came face to face with a beauty. She was tall, had blue eyes, blonde
hair, a classic California tan, and- a wedding ring. That wouldn't stop Agent Reed. He had his
ways. "You wanted to see me Agent Reed?" she asked. Nodding slightly he replied, "Yes, Mrs.
Atwood. Thank you for meeting me. I know this must be an awful time for you." "It really isn't a
problem. But please, call me Marissa." "Very well. Now, would you please step this way." A
haunted, depressed, broken look appeared in her eyes. As quick as it was there, it disappeared.
She hastily nodded, threw an expansive black Chanel jacket over her equally black Chanel dress,
and quickly walked away. "You can't hide it Mrs. Atwood. I can already tell this will be too
easy." Reed thought as he walked after her.
Meanwhile, inside the church, a eulogy was being spoken. The person in question could
barely string two words together and kept stuttering. "2006 was going to be our best year ever.
Graduation. We vowed we would never separate. Funny how these things work out."
FLASHBACK 2006
"Cohen! If you don't get into this picture, I'm so dumping your ass!" Summer Roberts
yelled as she brushed back her dark brown curls. Her brown eyes narrowed dangerously as she
spotted her boyfriend of 4 years running towards her. Late, as usual. His curly brown hair looked
like a mop and his face was flushed. His brown eyes, however, sparkled. As always. Classic
Cohen. "Coming my dearest!" Seth Cohen shouted back as he jumped two steps at time, trying to
reach the area in which the picture was being taken. "Finally." Summer said as she rolled her eyes.
"Love you too." Seth replied. Summer smirked and hit his shoulder. "Women." Seth muttered, as
he smiled towards the photographer taking their picture.
Equally as happy, although not as violent, were Ryan Atwood and Marissa Cooper. The
perfect couple. Marissa smiled as she leaned into Ryan's strong frame. She looked up at him and
was memorized once again by his blue eyes. "He's perfect", she thought as she stroked his blond
hair. "Everything about him." He leaned down and softly kissed her. She giggled and hid her
face. Her curls softly framed her face and her blue eyes danced in merriment. "I can't believe we
made it Marissa." Ryan said. She nodded. She also believed this day would never come. From
Oliver, to Theresa, to Trey, to Johnny, to Kaitlin. They were lucky they survived. "I have a
graduation surprise for you." Ryan whispered to her. "Oh really?" she asked, "I personally believe
surprises are overrated. Please tell me." "Sorry, it's a surprise." Ryan laughed. Inside he was
nervous. This was the day. Suddenly, a figure crashed into him. "Luke! I'm so gonna kick your
ass man!" To this, Luke Ward laughed. His muscular frame, built up from years of water polo,
easily downsized Ryan. "Or not?" Ryan said. "That's right Chino. Or it'll be "Welcome to the OC,
bitch! Again." Ryan smiled. He and Luke had become great friends since the old days. Along with
Seth, they felt let brothers. Always willingly to put themselves on the line for a friend. "Anyways,
guys. Gotta jet. I'll see you guys tonight." They waved goodbye. Marissa watched Luke drive
away in his convertible, his bond hair whipping in the wind and blue eyes flashing. As he drove
away, he wished she was sitting beside him.
Anna Stern checked her appearance in the mirror. Her blonde hair was pulled back with
elegant hair clips. Her brown eyes looked back at her in sadness. "I can't believe it. Still haven't
gotten over him." She realized she was being childish, although feelings like this pass in time. For
now she had graduation. She walked out towards the school grounds and easily found Marissa
and Ryan. "I can't believe it!" she squealed, as Marissa and her hugged. "We made it!" Ryan,
being ever so quiet, smiled and nodded, proud of their successes. Suddenly, Anna and Marissa
were knocked over as Summer pulled them into a bear hug. "Guys! We did it! Now comes
college. And college guys!" To this Seth loudly cleared his throat. "Aww Cohen, don't worry. I
won't leave you." "I wasn't worried." Seth automatically replied. "Sure." Summer replied and
rolled her eyes. "Well guys, Seth and I gotta run. Kirsten and Sandy are making us a special
dinner. Meet you at the beach later tonight." Ryan said. The girls nodded and walked to their
respective parents. "It's gonna a hell of a night." Seth grinned.
Later that later, the six teens met at the beach. Celebrating their last days together. "So
Summer and Seth at Brown. Marissa, Ryan and myself at Berkeley. And Anna at UCLA." Luke
said they all clicked beer bottles. "I just can't believe we'll be separated. For the first time in four
years." Anna said sadly as she sipped her beer. "Aww it'll be ok Anna." Summer replied cheerily.
"There's email, IM and cell phones. Cohen! You're sitting on my phone! OFF!" Seth jumped a
mile at this, and quickly moved over, saving himself from a rage blackout. "You're such a tool."
Luke laughed. "I am not!" "No, you're right," Luke replied thoughtfully, "You're whipped." The
entire group laughed loudly at this as Seth turned beet red. "Ryan," Marissa said, turning towards
her boyfriend, "dance with me." "There's no music." Even without music, Marissa still pulled him
and they danced on the beach. "Now who's whipped." Seth piped up. But Ryan didn't even care
as he danced with Marissa. "Come with me." He gently pulled her along until they were out of
sight. "No way!" Summer and Anna yelled simultaneously. "It's happening!" They got up and
started jumping together. "I don't know." Seth replied to Luke's questioning look. They kept
watching the girls curiously, not bothering to pay attention to the area around them. Because of
this, they failed to notice a figure which passed them. Out of the darkness, a shot was heard and
the squealing of car tires. Ryan came running, cradling a lifeless Marissa in his arms. "Oliver! He's
here! Shot her!"
Marissa woke to a sterile white room, her memory foggy at first. After a while it was a bit
clearer. Beach, Ryan proposed, Oliver? Yes. Oliver shot her. She looked up and saw Ryan
sleeping in a chair beside her. She sat up, and quickly sat back down with a hiss. Her stomach
flared in pain. He must have got her there. Carefully, she pulled her hospital up and it revealed
stiches upon stiches covering an ugly wound. "Coop! You're ok!" Summer yelled as she ran into
the room. To this outburst Ryan was jolted awake and ran towards Marissa. "You're ok." he
breathed, tears brimming in his eyes. Marissa felt confused as Ryan softly hugged her. "How long
has it been?" she asked. Ryan and Summer looked at each other quickly before sighing. "It's the
second week of August." Summer sadly told her best friend. Marissa's eyes dropped. Their
vacation was over. "And Oliver?" "Jail, for attempted murder." Sandy Cohen supplied as he
entered the room with Seth, Luke, Anna, Kirsten and Marissa's family. They all crowded around
Marissa's bed gently hugging her. She smiled weakly and offered each of them thanks. An
awkward silence filled the room moments after. "Let's give the kids some time." Kirsten
whispered to Sandy and motioned to Julie and Jimmy. The four adults left the room, leaving the
kids alone. Immediately, Marissa burst into tears. "What now?" she sobbed as she held onto Ryan.
"We wait." said Anna, breaking the silence. "This may work out in time."
2016
"And it did work." the mourner at the podium finished. "We all managed to get into our
respective colleges that year. 2006. Pretty eventful. And now, 10 years later..." a sob was heard,
and the person slowly walked down to the main church. "And you couldn't tell me that, Mrs.
Atwood?" Reed angrily muttered to Marissa. She shook her head. "Well, we both know I'll figure
out this case. This was a high-profile murder." Marissa was silent. "I know," he said, as if finding
the cure to cancer, "tell me of 2007. I believe you were married then. Yes, I know more then you
think." Reed finished, answering Marissa's questioning gaze.