Medal of Honor Chapter 11

Happy 4th of July to all my American readers. Eat all that delicious BBQ and enjoy the fireworks. This chapter gives you some insight of where I'm going with all of this. I'm not going to drag it out. But there will be some fireworks coming in the next chapter or so. Enjoy.

Honor Their Tether! Remember Our Drummer!

Voice of Unreason

Nathan was hoping today would be the day he could scoop up Rachel and take her away from her grandfather. He watched as the three Berry men left the house leaving Rachel alone. He was about to leave his hiding spot, but a truck pulled up. He spied who it was from the tree above. Finn Hudson. What was he doing there?

Finn walked up to the door and then Rachel answered. Nathan quickly silenced the voices telling him to knock Finn out and take Rachel. Nathan couldn't do that to Finn. He knew because of him Finn had to grow up without a dad. He also knew that kidnapping Rachel was going to devastate Finn. He didn't want Finn to feel guilty on top of it, for not being able to stop him. Nathan resigned the fact that today would not be the day.

Leaving his perch, he soundlessly landed on the ground. Nathan looked to see if he was spotted. He didn't think he was, but he noticed someone rustling in the bushes in front of the Berry's windows. He saw the back of the head first. Blonde hair falling at her shoulders. He should have known his niece wouldn't let what happen at the ballroom stop her from her quest.

He pulled her up and placed his hand over her mouth so she couldn't scream. He whispered in her ear. "Quinnie it's uncle Nathan, don't scream." Quinn shook her head and he removed his hand.

"What are you doing here Uncle Nathan?" Quinn asked.

"I could ask you the same, Quinn." Nathan replied.

"I don't know. I'm still so angry. Finn won't even look at me at school. He blocked my number. His mom threw a fit when I went to his house. Even Kurt won't help me. I must talk to Finn. I must make him understand that he doesn't belong with that…that…HER! Quinn whined.

"Quinn, do you think that is what is best for you. I know you think you like this boy. But Quinn, I've seen them together. Finn is happy with Rachel."

"Uncle Nate, you are supposed to be on my side. If I even have a shot at that crown I need Finn. He's the Quarterback and I am, was the head Cheerio. We have to be together." Quinn cried.

"Quinn, you don't need him. That Noah fellow, he seems to love you and you had a baby with him." Nate tried to reason with his niece. He could not let her get in the way of his plans.

Quinn looked at her uncle, then back at the window. She could see Finn talking and the look in his eyes as he stared into Rachel's made her even madder. He never looked at me that way. Why, why does it have to be her? What is wrong with him? "Puck can't get me that crown." She simply states pulling her gaze from the pair in the house.

Nate shook his head. "Quinn, if he's like his father a little bit, he will be stubborn as hell. He won't back down, won't give in. You have to let this go."

"No, I don't. I will get him back, even if I have to remove that big nosed hobbit to do it."

Nate was taken aback by what his niece had just said. He was going to remove Rachel to hurt General Berry. He thought if it could help his favorite niece that is even better.

"Quinn, do you trust me?" Nate queried.

"Yes, of course Uncle Nate."

"Then believe me when I say, you will have him if you want him. But not today."

Quinn was watching her uncle as he stared through the window she had been. There was something in his eyes she couldn't place and it scared her a little bit. But he was her Uncle and he always had her best interest at heart. "Okay, I'll be patient. But prom is in two months, I can't wait to make my move for too long."

Nate smirked and said "You won't have to wait too much longer princess. I promise."

Later, once he dropped Quinn off, Nate started to formulate his plans to kidnap Rachel. He had been watching her for quite awhile. He knew her schedule. He referred to his notes and he saw it. He saw his opening. She'd be alone he was sure, because the two appointments she was alone. He'd grab her there.

Two weeks. It had been two weeks and Rachel and Finn were still in this limbo. Friends, but dating kinda not. Why are they together if they don't even know what to call it.

Quinn would watch them in the halls. Finn walked Rachel to all her classes, pick her up and dropped her off from school. But they didn't hold hands or kiss the way they had previous to Satangate. But, there was something seriously going on.

Finn was still acting as Quinn didn't exist, he wouldn't look at or talk to her. It was a lesson in futility when he totally dressed her down one day in the hall.

Quinn was following Finn down the hall to his next class.She had been trying to get his attention for three days now and he proceeded to completely ignore her. "Finn, you are going to have to talk to me sooner or later, I'm not going away."

Finn turned on her, fury in his eyes, shoulders square and jaw set. "No I DON'T!" he bellowed. "You are person non-gratia to me. You have used me for the last time. I'm not going to fall for your shit. I DON'T LOVE YOU, NEVER HAVE, NEVER WILL. I cheated on you with Rachel, when you were lying about your baby. That's right. The night you went babysitting. I was at Rachel's house. We rolled around her bed, making out all night. That should have been my first clue. I stayed out of obligation, not love. You were mean and bitchy. We were never suited for each other. That was obvious when you fucked my best friend. And despite all of that, I tried to be your friend and help you, only to be manipulated by you once again. I let my anger at what Rachel did, decide my actions. I was a coward and I was hiding behind you and you let me, knowing I still loved her. I will not be made a fool again by you, Quinn. Leave me alone!"

Quinn stood shocked. Finn never yelled at a girl, let alone her. She knows she screwed up, but they were using each other. She didn't realize he was still mad about the baby. Then Quinn realized what he said. "You cheated on me, with that thing while I was pregnant with your baby!" Quinn went to slap him but he grabbed her wrist.

"Pot meet kettle. AND IT WASN'T' MY BABY!" Finn yelled and tossed her hand away from his face. "You don't get to be mad. You did this, not me. I owned up to my mistakes maybe you should try it. LEAVE ME ALONE!" With that he was stalking off to his class and Quinn was left alone with half the school staring at her. She hung her head in embarrassment and went to the girl's room.

That was two weeks ago, and here she stands looking at herself in the mirror in the girl's restroom. She was dazed and didn't hear the door open. She realized she wasn't alone in the room when she saw her in the mirror. Quinn rolled her eyes as the brown eyed girl went into a stall. Quinn waited.

Rachel finished her business and left the stall to wash her hands and was stopped momentarily by the look on Quinn's face. Rachel ignored her as best she could, making her way to the sinks. Rachel was hoping Quinn wasn't going to say anything. She prayed to Moses, god or grilled chessus, that Quinn would leave her alone. No such luck.

"What's going on with you and Finn?" She blurted out.

"None of your business." Rachel responded calmly.

"It is my business, since you somehow convinced…" Quinn couldn't even complete the sentence it was so ridiculous, even to herself.

Rachel regarded her 'rival', took a breath before speaking coolly. "You don't get a say in what I do and who I do it with. You made it clear we are not friends, despite my best efforts. But I'm done with you Quinn. Think what you want, do what you want. I don't care anymore. Finn is not your business. You manipulated him and are trying to continue that. For what a stupid crown you can go to any party store and buy. People aren't going to change their minds about you because you have that crown. You are still mean, spiteful and you have an ugly soul. No amount of glitter is going to help you with your toxic personality. Just leave me alone. I want to do my time in this hell hole of a high school and leave for New York. And whatever is going on with Finn and I, well here is a little preview, we will continue it in New York." With that Rachel stormed out of the restroom and right into the chest of the tall quarterback.

"Hey, baby what's up?" Finn asked before looking down into her face. "What happened? Did someone do something to you?" Rachel gave Finn a small little smile and told him "Quinn, in there demanding to know what's going on between us. I told her it's none of her business. I know we agreed to keep us quiet for a little bit so we can get us situated before we let the hounds dissect our relationship. So, we are more secure. But I kind of put a dig at Quinn."

"What do you mean?" Finn questioned while leading Rachel to the parking lot and his truck.

Once she was in her seat buckled up and Finn could say the same she answered him. "I told her I wanted to finish high school then go to New York. And then I said whatever was happening between you and I, we would continue in New York. I'm sorry, I know we haven't talked about it but…"

Finn grabbed Rachel's hand and kissed her palm. "Babe, there is nothing I want more than to go to New York with you." Finn took a breath and went on. "That's why after we got back from Regionals, my mom and I found a scholarship for kids of Wounded, Missing or Killed soldiers. I wrote an essay and mom paid for my application…" He paused, not trying to go for effect, just scared she might think he was going too fast. "I was awarded the full scholarship. During summer break, Ms. Pillsbury helped me with the ACT/SAT. I did well when we took it. Better than good. She says if I keep my grades at a B or better NYU will give me full admission. Right now, I have a provisional acceptance with a 29 ACT score. Despite us being broken up, I kept my grades up even got an A in American History and Civics. By the end of the year, I should have a full admission and won't have to worry about college next year."

Rachel was gazing at Finn, not believing what she heard. She knew her mouth had been gapping open since he said he got the scholarship. The rest was nonsensical to her. She heard but was understanding. Finn chuckled at the look on her face than added. "Well that's if you'll have me in your city."

Rachel's eyes shined with unshed tears and when he said if you'll have me they started to fall. "If I'll have you? Finn, oh my…Finn…you…I'm so…" Full sentences were alluding her. Somehow, they were in her driveway. 'When did we get here' she thought. Finn cut the engine and unbuckled so he could turn to see her fully.

"I'm going to need you to use your words baby."

Rachel giggled and was starting to understand in her brain what he just said. Her powers of speech returned so, she explained to Finn everything she was feeling.

"First, I'm so proud of you. Keeping up your grades doing phenomenally on the ACT, I have no words. Secondly, that scholarship is amazing, babe. I knew you could do it, even without knowing you were doing it. As for wanting you in my city, Finn NYC can be our city. We can explore our options, grow together. I hope you know, even at our lowest, I never gave up hope that we'd be here, or there one day. I'm more than proud of you. In two months, you'll have early acceptance to NYU. I want that more than anything too. To move to NYC with you. To make music with you. To love you."

Finn smiled with water eyes. "I was hoping you'd say that. I am happy I'll have my stuff for college situated, that way we can focus on you getting into AMDA all next year."

"Oh, Finn thank you. This is the best present I could ever get. We will have all year to decide where we are going to live and everything else. I love you Finn."

"I love you too, Rachel."

Finn and Rachel sealed the pact with a kiss. Unbeknownst to either of them a pair of dark eyes were watching them. Rachel got out and Finn watched as she went in the door, to the safety of her home and dads.

'Soon' Nate thought.

Meanwhile back at McKinley Quinn was still reeling from what the hobbit had said. Yeah right, Finn Hudson in NYC. He's such a hillbilly he probably doesn't even know where NYC is. Who does that man-hand stealing boyfriend think she is? Quinn was furious. She was tired of waiting for her uncle to do whatever he was going to do. Ugh! I always have to do everything myself. Can't rely on anyone but yourself, she said.

Quinn went home and came up with the only thing that would keep Finn here and get her that crown. I should have done this two weeks ago she mused to herself. Rachel Berry would not get in her way any longer. Now where did she put Azimo's number.

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Before you say it, I don't make my Finn stupid. I don't care what canon was. Once Quinn told Finn she was pregnant he had to grow up and get serious. When he found out the truth, he was angry and season one is canon. But, in my head canon, Finn didn't go back to being the dumb jock. He took school more seriously because he wanted out of Lima with or without Rachel.

Finn even in canon was not stupid. He was easily led and worried too much about what others thought of him. That doesn't make you stupid, makes you silly, but not stupid. So, in this as all my fanfics, Finn is smarter than anyone thinks.