This May Call For A Proper Introduction

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Yup yup, I know me! Updating twice In one night with a space of no reviews! It's just because I've got my creative head on and I would forget all my ideas otherwise! Ha well hope you like this chapter and the last… I'm going to try and make it quite deep and touching but I'm not too good at that type of stuff but heck Ill give it a go! Hell, I'm only 13!

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He sat in the hospital room, in his suit. His short blonde hair was its usual self, messy and uncared for. At least the old Lucas was coming back… even if it was at baby steps. He was reading his speech, dedicated to Keith and couldn't help but let a tear roll down his cheek.

During the time When Keith was murdered, I was with Brooke just waiting for anything. All the noise, all the agony, all the shame of just waiting and not being capable of helping anyone. All the wondering what would happen next, what could possibly happen next to make this any worse or any better. Every time it seemed like the end of the world had finally come to his door, something else would crop up, something would reset the countdown, and the waiting would begin again. When I heard that, my best friend, my uncle and the closest thing I ever had to a father was dead, I thought the world was coming to an end. I couldn't breath, it wasn't true it couldn't be true and I was denying it for so long after that I regret ever going to school that day. The person who shot Keith could have picked anyone, but he chose to pick the one person holding tree Hill together. He was the person everyone turned to in there time of need and I love Keith for that. Far from one to judge and the last person to put himself above everybody else's needs. He went back into that school that day not to be a hero, but to make someone else's day fortunate instead of the worst day of their lives. I believe Keith's the hero of this story, without him I don't think I would have made it out alive. Truthfully I don't think many of us would have made it out alive. But If My real father hadn't shot the man I consider my father, I wouldn't be standing here to today broken into many pieces. Keith Scott will forever be remembered in our souls for being the strongest among us. Keith Scott was gallant and heroic. The Worst things In Life, Happen to the Best people…

Hearing a knock on the door and seeing Nathan at the door Luke quickly stuffed the speech into his pocket and passed his brother a weak smile.

"Lucas man, I just wanted you to know I am here for you and I..."

"I love you too Nate." The two touched fists as Lucas rose from the hospital bed. The next day he would be leaving the place for good and Lucas truly couldn't wait, at least everything would be out in the open… if things went to plan that is.

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"Karen, you look stunning and I want you to know I will be here for you throughout the ceremony and I myself have prepared a short speech encase Lucas does not feel up to it." Karen couldn't help but snap back at him,

"Lucas Will make the speech Dan" You just wait and see..." Then she started crying, "Oh God Dan I am sorry, please forgive me everything's just so..." He pulled her close and hugged her tightly.

"No need to explain Karen, I know how much pain your going through loosing Keith and I just hope you know I am here for you. "

"How do you handle it Dan? He's your brother!" She sobbed into his shoulder and held him tight, she felt safe in his arms like she did in high school.

"I ask myself everyday why, why Keith Scott? He was a better man than any of us. I miss him everyday but I know he's watching over us. Guarding you and Lucas with all he's worth…"

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Lucas climbed into the front seat beside Nathan and smiled at the three girls in the back. Haley in the middle with Brooke behind Lucas and Peyton behind Nathan. The three girls were apprehensive about seeing Luke again; they were all scared of how he would handle things at the funeral. Especially when he saw Dan and Karen together, well Brooke more than the others as she knew something the rest of them didn't.

"Hey girl's..." Luke said in his usual voice. The teen was obviously nervous. He glanced left and right every few moments, ran his hand through his hair and kept checking his tie was straight. However he was most nervous about seeing his mother and apologising to her or everything he had said or not said more like.

Nathan cracked on some tunes to break the silence and before they knew it the teens were pulling into the cemetery. Vacating the car, Lucas hugged Haley and whispered an apolgy too her then took Brooke's hand in his and stood next to the car. Peyton watched Jake park his car and come walking towards the group he walked over to Nathan and Lucas and shook both their hands apologising for Keith's death. Then he walked towards her and kissed her softly on the lip's before lacing his hand in her's. Then the group of teenager's cringed as they saw Daniel Scott pull up With Karen Roe.

Out of the corner of his eye Nathan watched Lucas freeze up at the sight of the two together. Letting go off haleys hand he walked over to his elder brother and took him to the side.

"Luke man, just forget about Dan and pay your respects to keith. He was more of a father to you than Dan will ever be. Just don't do anything stupid ok?" Luke nodded, keeping his eyes locked on the ground.

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Everybody was stood in rows as they stared at Keith's coffin, with the assortment of flowers covering it. Mouth, Dan , Karen , Lucas and Nathan were stood on the front row each saddened by the death of Keith. Whilst Brooke stood behind Lucas accompanied by Haley, peyton , Jake and Skillz. The girls had streams of tears down there cheeks as they payed their last respects. It was Luke's turn to make his speech and he took a deep breath, Keith wanted him to do this. Reveel the truth so he was going to. Get justice for him and Jimmy Edwards alike, perhaps it was not the best of circumstances… Lucas didn't care all he wanted was to bring Dan Scott down.

"During the time When Keith was murdered, I was with Brooke just waiting for anything. All the noise, all the agony, all the shame of just waiting and not being capable of helping anyone. All the wondering what would happen next, what could possibly happen next to make this any worse or any better. Every time it seemed like the end of the world had finally come to his door, something else would crop up, something would reset the countdown, and the waiting would begin again." He glanced up a tear forming in his eye as he saw his mother crying intently, then Dan placed his hand in hers. Oh this made Lucas angry…

When I heard that, my best friend, my uncle and the closest thing I ever had to a father was dead, I…I " He stopped as Dan suddenly looked even eviller than usual. Lucas broke down into floods of tears.

"Dan Scott…" All had gone silent as he uttered the name. "Dan Scott killed Keith…"