Disclaimer: As always I do NOT own One Tree Hill or its characters. This is just for fun.

Hi, guys. I'm back! I haven't updated in 2 weeks, because of the Easter Holidays, but now I hope to post a new chapter besides this one by the end of the week.

Here we go, the whole chapter is a flashback. There will be more to come, because I have a lot of twists that I want to add to this story, and a lot of them start in the past. So, read and tell me what you think. ;)

Chapter 4-Making it up as I go

Flashback:

"This is crazy!" Peyton exclaimed while Brooke was choosing the perfect brown wig for their charade

"It's not crazy, they're my family and I have to do this" Brooke replied forcefully.

"We both know why you're going through with this…" Peyton trailed. "It's your damn guilt complex. " Brooke scoffed.

"Is that what you think?"

"That's the truth, you feel so guilty that you couldn't protect her in the first place and now you're trying to do everything at once, even though Haley is hell bent on not accepting you back in her life." Peyton knew she had crossed a line, but she would do everything in her power to make sure Brooke was safe.

Brooke turned around and left the store, leaving Peyton at a standstill. When she finally came out from her trance, she ran after Brooke, catching her wrist. "Listen, I'm sorry, ok? That was out of line, but try putting yourself in my position. This is a very risky operation and what if something goes wrong, what if I won't be able to guarantee your well being?" Peyton pleaded, and Brooke turned to face her best friend.

"You can't always protect me, P. You did that all my life, and I think it's time you go out on a limb and accept my decision. I know it could be dangerous, but I have to do it, for them". Brooke closed her eyes, trying to stop her tears from coming, but the memories were so vivid. "You weren't there when I took her in my arms after that night, or when she looked me in the eyes begging me to stop them from taking her away. I couldn't do a damn thing…I watched her disappear with those people, and what is even worse is that after a few times that I tried to contact her and she wouldn't budge, I gave up. I thought she was fine, I thought she was happy with her new family and I was just a thing of the past. I never knew how much she needed me, and I stopped trying. I left her there to be traumatized. "Brooke clenched her fists and let her tears fall.

"Brooke, hey listen to me" Peyton cupped her best friend's face and spoke softly to her "What happened that horrible night wasn't your fault. You should be happy you two survived. Furthermore, at the orphanage you couldn't do a damn thing, that family wanted her, and just her. You thought she was given a second chance in life, and you let her go, which was a darn brave thing for you to do. You couldn't have known what kind of people they were, everybody vouched for them, they were going to love her and take care of her like your real parents." Peyton started this and she knew she had to finish it. "Before your parents died that night you told me you felt something was going to go very bad, and you tried to warn them , to take you and just leave for a while, but they thought it was just in their little girl's head. If it weren't for you Haley wouldn't be alive right now" Peyton finished "But that she forgets."

"I tried so hard Peyton, I knew that the happiness we were feeling all those years ago must end someday. I hoped and prayed that moment wouldn't come so soon. I mean for God's sake we were little kids. No one should be left parentless at that age" Brooke screamed in frustration. Peyton looked away, not wanting to argue with her friend, but at least Brooke knew her parents and they were some extraordinary people, who loved her daughters very much. In her case, her mother died at birth and her father never recovered, he was an angry man, with a rage that would be directed to her so many times, until the night he drank himself into oblivion and committed suicide. Ever since she was 5 she was put in an orphanage, and she only got out when she was 18, never being adopted.

"Listen to me, if this is what you want, then I won't stop you, but that doesn't mean I won't watch you like a hawk. Is that clear?" Peyton asked seriously.

Brooke smiled and engulfed Peyton in a hug "Yeah, I wouldn't want it any other way".

"Let's do this, then".

14 hours later…

"Lieutenant, is everyone ready?" Dan asked through his station.

"Everyone's in position, sir" Peyton responded shifting her position in the car seat "We're waiting for you signal". The plan was in place, Haley and her son were going to wait in the house, while Brooke who was holding a doll dressed as a boy was going to make her way through the front door. She was wearing a brown wig and big black shades. The sisters were the same height so that wasn't a problem. Peyton climbed out of her car and went to talk to Staff Sgt. O'Malley about the specific route they were going to take...

"M'am we are on positions and ready to go" O'Malley instructed.

"Very good Sgt." Peyton than communicated to Dan, who gave the order to start the operation. "O'Malley you have a go" Peyton ordered as she made her way back to the car. Four officers were surrounding Brooke who came out of the house and entered the black SUV. Three more cars followed them. Peyton was alone in her car and was leading the way.

Haley waited until all the cars had left, took her son and told the officer that he needed to go to the bathroom. They gave her a questioning look and 2 of them went with her.

"You know, it will be nice if I can go to the God damn bathroom without being watched every time" Haley said frustrated. "I'm sorry m'am but we have strict orders to not let you out of our sight. Haley rolled her eyes and chose not to say anything anymore. After she closed the door to the bathroom, she let the water running while she opened the window.

"What are you doing, mom?" A 4 year old Jamie asked innocently.

"Shh, we are going on a trip" Haley whispered while she took the bags she had hidden previously, from the back of the sink.

"Where? Are we going to get in trouble?" Jamie watched as his mother hastily picked the few baggages.

"No baby, but I need you to be quiet, uncle Lucas is gonna take us somewhere. He is waiting for us outside." Haley informed her son while she threw the bags out the window.

"Miss James, are you ok in there?" one of the officers asked her, they were getting suspicious.

"Just a second, for cryin' out loud" Haley yelled.

Haley climbed onto the toilet and then out the window, she told Jamie to do the same, and after she caught him in her arms, she took the bags and made a run for it. After 200 m they spotted a red Mustang on the side of the road. She quickly climbed in the back seat with her son.

"Drive Luke. Go!" She stopped to catch her breath while Lucas stepped on the gas."Uncle Lucas" Jamie exclaimed and hugged him.

"Hey buddy." He kissed him on the top of the head "Haley, you know I love you, but this is insane. These people are doing the impossible protect you and you choose to run away." Luke frowned and gripped the wheel even harder.

"Protect me? Yeah Lucas, they're doing a dandy job at it. Not only those bastards found out where I was 3 times, but the damn police aren't doing a damn thing to put them in jail. They knew very well who is behind this."

"Hales, everytime they arrest them, they always find a way out, it's not the police's fault that he has people in high places. They're doing everything they can… This is insane" Luke said again and sighted. "You know they probably found out by now that you ran, and thought the worst."

"Let them think what they want. I know I'll be safe with you…" Haley began, when Luke's phone started ringing. He looked at it and answered.

"Hey, son. Can you please stop the car?" Dan smirked into the phone. He knew his son and Haley were really close and a good cop goes through every scenario. Of course, Dan put a tracking device on Lucas' car, and now a police car was closely on their trail. Luke looked in the rearview mirror and closed his eyes. On one hand he was angry that he was followed, but on the other he knew that despite Haley's arguments, they were safe with the police. Haley looked behind and growled. 'Dammit, I'm never gonna get out of this' she thought.

Lucas pulled the car over and Dan got up from the other car meeting his son halfway.

"That was stupid" Dan said deadpanned "What the hell were you thinking?"

"Look dad…"

"Oh it's dad now, isn't it. How come it's dad only when you do something like this?" He pointed to the car.

"Haley's my friend, and she almost lost her life and her son's too 3 times now, under your supervision" Lucas looked him in the eyes, waiting for a reply.

Dan didn't flinch, he knew that at some level his son was right but he was a stubborn man, and he couldn't give up that easily.

"Listen son, you cannot do this. Miss James is safe with us, and this pathetic attempt of rescue could have only put her in even more trouble. How well did you think this through? What if you had been followed, and not by us, but by the wrong people?" Dan paused watching his son hung his head.

Haley took Jamie and walked out of the Mustang."Dan…"She spoke as she passed by him, head held high not sharing a look.

"Haley" He smiled and shook his head "You are a piece of work".

"Thank you very much. I try hard" Haley said sarcastically as she climbed into the police car.

Dan's station began to transmit."Sir, this is Lt. Sawyer, we are under heavy fire! We need back up now" Peyton shouted from her position behind her car. She could see the SUV in the back and made a run for it, dodging bullets left and right. They were near a thick forest when they were attacked. Even with all the preparation and the squad cars, they couldn't have foreseen the small enemy army, heavily armed that emerged from the forest.

"Copy that, lieutenant" Dan turned on another frequency to alert the remaining troops to head for Peyton's position. "This is Major Dan Scoot, I want all cars available on Philly's Road! Our people are under heavy fire."

"Major, this is Colonel John Riley, I'm afraid we cannot grant you that request. There has been a terrible accident downtown. A tank trunk filled with gasoline went straight into the Memorial Hospital, smaller accidents occurred and the left wing of the building is on fire We need all the help we can get. I'm sorry but your men have to make it through on their own."

"Roger that, sir. Keep me apprised with the news. I have to complete the relocation and after that we will join you." Dan assured his superiors. Now what? He thought. They were miles away from the ambush, and Haley needed to be taken into the new safe house right away. Dan made his decision, even though it wasn't one he was willing to make.

"Sawyer, I'm sorry to tell you this, but back-up won't be arriving soon. Stay strong as long as you can. God be with you…" Dan closed his eyes, waiting for the hateful message that was to come, but one didn't came through.

"I understand, sir. We already have 6 casualties. I don't know how longer we can keep them at bay. We'll try our best. Over and out." Peyton sighted and turned off her station. Enough talking, if was time to fight. She recharged her Beretta and continued to aim for the men that were trying to get close to the van. Various police officers were scattered around the road, some injured, some dead. From the looks of it, they were heavily outnumbered and they only managed to kill 7 or 8 bad guys. Peyton had her back pinned to the SUV doors. Her arm has been grazed by one of the bullets, but it wasn't anything serious.

She opened the doors to check on Brooke."Hey, it's going to be ok, you hear me. Just stay there" Brooke was beyond scared, but she looked Peyton in the eyes and nodded. As Peyton was closing the doors, the firing subsided, and she heard a distinct click of 4 different guns, all aimed at her. She was breathing heavily when she felt a powerful blow to the head. She collapsed on the ground, as she heard Brooke's screams. She tried to get up but only to be ht a second time with some sort of a crowbar. She tried to keep her eyes open but her adrenaline started to run off.

She watched as 3 men, were pulling Brooke out of the car, and she made one last attempt to free her friend. She gathered all the strength she could muster and she rose to her feet tackling one of the guys, and punching him repeatedly.

"One last move and she dies!" One of them was pressing his gun in Brooke's head, and after hearing her friend's small whimpers Peyton finally gave up. Peyton had a million thought running through her mind, what was going to happen to Brooke if she died, why had all the shooting stopped and so on.

"Get up!" One of the growled "You're coming with us" Peyton rose to her feet with some difficulty and was pushed along with Brooke in the trunk of a car. After they locked them in, the car started at an alarming speed. The smell of gas was surrounding them, and they coughed several times. Neither of them said anything for about half an hour. The smell got worse and it seemed like the car wasn't going to stop anytime soon.

The driver suddenly had an epiphany."Wasn't she supposed to have a son?" He mentally kicked himself. What if they got the wrong gir? That would earn them some quality time with the firing squad…

"Dammit, this is bad, this is very bad…"Brooke said, while turning her face to Peyton, who didn't flinch and remained on her back, breathing uneven. "Peyton look at me!" Brooke demanded, knowing that right now her best friend was blaming herself for their capture. When nothing happened, she tried again "Listen, this is not your fault, you didn't put us in here, those bastards were better prepared than we were. There was nothing you could have done" She spoke softly while taking Peyton's hand in her own.

"I should have never agreed to this" Peyton said for the first time.

"It's going to be ok, you hear me. At least they're safe for now, that's all that matters." Brooke closed her eyes. "As for us, we'll figure something out…we always do". Just then the vehicle stopped.

"I think we got in way over our heads."

"You got that, right" A tall, muscular man look at them and then at his friends. "Who the hell are these women?"

"Mitch, that's the James chick and the other one is a cop, we figured we could use some more leverage in the near future."

"You've got to be kidding me, not only did you take the wrong girl, because THAT is not Haley James, but you also kidnapped a cop" Mitch cursed a few times and then kicked the car "Get out!" He shouted at them. Brooke looked frightened at Peyton, who casually got up from the trunk.' Why the hell is she so calm?' Brooke thought. Just in that moment, Peyton made her move as she kicked Mitch in the groin grabbing his side arm. She pushed Brooke behind her and threatened them. It was hopeless, as 8 more came from behind them.

One took Brooke and shoved her to the ground, forcing her to kneel. Peyton pulled the trigger on 2 of them, injuring them, but there was nothing more she could do. Three guys jumped on her, pinning her to the ground. She felt the metallic taste of blood in her mouth as several punches landed on her face.

"Who the fuck is this?" A bald man asked her, while pointing at Brooke. Peyton smiled.

"It's not so fun knowing that you've screwed up, isn't it?" She added.

"SHUT UP!" He kicked her in the stomach and got up. He made his way to Brooke, pulling the brown wig and throwing it away as far as he could. "Where the hell is the real Haley James?" He demanded. When Brooke didn't respond he took his gun and hit her with the handel.

"Like you wouldn't want to know…" She murmured. "It's over buddy, she's safe. The trial is coming and there is nothing you and your men can do about it. You're toast!" Brooke smiled triumphantly.

"You bitch!" He took her by her hair and punched her 4 times. As she fell down again she hit the rear end of the car. She couldn't make sense of what was happening around her, while she slowly blacked out.

"Brooke!" Peyton shouted and tried to get up to help her friend. She was stopped by one of them, by pointing a pistol at her head.

"That's enough!" Mitch shouted "Tie them up and lock them in the basement. We have to contact our boss, inform him of this mess. We'll deal with them later"

After they were left alone in the cold room, Peyton turned to her friend and tried to wake her up. She couldn't see any signs of blood from where she hit her head, but she wasn't coming around either. Peyton sighed and closed her eyes for a moment.

She couldn't calculated the exact time of their imprisonment, but she thought that 1 hour had passed, before the door opened and Mitch grabbed and took her outside.

"What's your name?" She asked looking her straight in the eyes.

"Go To Hell!" She earned herself another kick in the stomach. She coughed violently, but smirked "What ? I think it's a lovely name". This only infuriated him further, as he released all his rage on her ribs. Peyton saw the small knife that was strapped to his leg, and knew she had to get it somehow. She managed to stand on her knees with grave difficulty and after spitting blood she tried a different approach. "Look, you know I won't tell you a thing about Haley, so you should just kill me right now". HE grabbed her by the chin causing her to flinch.

"Oh, no honey, it's not gonna be that easy. You're our best chance we have right now to put our hands on that James bitch." Just then Peyton launched herself into him, knocking him over, and even though her hands were tied up, in one swift move she managed to slip the knife into her back pocket, while Mitch retrieve himself from the shock.

"You don't give up, do you?" He tried to hit her again, but she was faster. She kicked him in the knee, with all her force and the in the face several times, until she felt her foot being grabbed and he threw her on the ground. She was done for now, so she couldn't do a thing against the rush of blows coming from him. He only stopped when another one came and pulled him away.

She didn't have the force to walk on her own so, the other guy dragged her in the basement, where she stared at the ceiling, hoping they would get a chance to escape. She wouldn't let them hurt Brooke that way. They would get out …soon.

That was it, the stuff that happened before the first chapter. Take care, guys. Have a great week!