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Author's Note: Okay so what I did is combined Chapters 5 and half of 6 together so this one would be longer. I know it seems super long to me because it's on paper but when I type it..well damn it's short lol. So here we go people that means Faberry starts THIS chapter. Woot. Also working on a one-shot right now that I have to say has NEVER been done under this pairing...and if it has I've personally never seen it. So, with that on-ward to this new chapter.
Author's Note 2: Thank you all very much for reviewing! I really do love hearing y'alls opinion on the story's progress. Also, since I'm still writing I do take your ideas to heart and try to incorporate them. Thanks again really. I hope you like it.
Dusk til Dawn Chapter 5
"I think it'd be best if we put it to a vote." Came the still muffled, but timid, voice of Emma.
"No! No votes. This isn't a democracy it is a dictatorship. I will lead the ragtag group to safety." Sue bellowed.
"What are you going to do, threaten to shoot us?" came the murmured reply from Rachel.
Green eyes whip to look at the petite brunette. "Excuse me did the littlest bear have a comment?"
"Hey now, Sue, you need to calm down." Beiste tried to play peacemaker as always.
"No I do not. You know why?" She stepped to the football coach. "Because, I am Sue Sylvester. I don't make negotiations and when Principal Figgins is unable to perform his duties I get full control. It's in my contract." She smiles smugly.
"With all due respect, lady, I don't think your contract means diddly squat right now." Shannon replied glaring down at the blond.
"This is ridiculous!" Quinn cried out stepping forward. "We don't have time for a pissing contest. Let's just go because the more time we spend here the more likely it is that we are going to get eaten!"
Rachel steps forward clasping the pink haired girls hand. "I agree with Quinn." The mentioned girl looks over to the brunette with a shy, thankful smile. "We need to move. I believe we should commandeer a vehicle and ty to find some sort of weaponry. Be it bats or maybe some sort of steel piping. After we are armed we should attempt to find some sort of suitable shelter and then work out a way to obtain supplies." She finished taking in a small breath and looking at the group seeing their agreement.
"It seems as thought I've been mistaken about you Frodo." She seems to be pondering something before she looks at all of them, her eyes slightly narrowed and a serious expression on her face. "Welcome to the Sue Sylvester express Destination:Horror."
"Beiste!" is heard faintly from down the hallway that Sue and the teenagers just came from thundering footsteps edge closer to their current location. "Shannon!" The voice is heard again.
"Will?" Beiste calls out as the disheveled music teacher slides are the corner.
"Finally, William, I was worried I'd have to sacrifice Porcelain to the Keebler elves to find you." It is meant maliciously,but you can see the relief in her eyes.
More footsteps are heard and the heads of Mercedes, Artie and Finn come into view. Mike and Tina not far behind them.
"Well, it look like the whole group is here. Lets get moving guys. I'm glad your all okay." Beiste speaks making her way back to the golf cart. Lauren slides into the passenger seat wordlessly.
The sound of the almost silent motor, collective breathing of the group and their footsteps is all that fills the silence. They were almost to their destination, the buses were lined up out back as always waiting for the students. They could see the bright yellows through the doorway at the end of the hall. There was no telling what awaited them, however, no one said a word about it. Expressions of grim determination on were etched on their faces.
Rachel gently squeezed the pale hand still clasped in hers. Hazel eyes met brown and a soft smile of reassurance is passed from the brunette to the ex-cheerio. Rachel leans up on her toes, after gently pulling the girl to a stop. "I don't hate you Quinn Fabray. Your not a bad person and I swear to you I will be here for you whenever you need me."
"Thank you, Rachel." Her reply is soft, wetness glitters in her eyes. Releasing the tan hand she raises her arm and drapes it across the petite shoulders. She squeezes and begins walking again, never dropping her arm. A smile stretches her pink lips when a tan arm encircles her waist.
Santana looks back and smiles softly at the pair. "Bout damn time. They deserve it." She murmurs tightening her Brittany who simply smiles back at her and drops her head on to Santana's shoulder.
"Alright, I know this is a lot to ask but we need to split up for a bit." Beiste says after turning off the cart. She slides from the seating looking sadly at the group. "Two adults are going to stay here and protect the majority of you. I'm not gonna force you to come with us. I'm going to ask. Are any of you willing to go outside and help us get a bus?"
No one raised their hands. Rachel looked upon the group, watching them stare at the floor. Looking down to the blood spattered bat still grasped in her hand, she sighs, before untangling herself from Quinn.
"No, Rachel, please don't." Quinn pleads her hand grasping Rachel's wrist.
"Quinn, I have to. I know it isn't the same, but, I am captain of the glee club. I vowed to always lead you no matter what. I know you all scared, I've seen it. But, I can be strong for you all. Coach Beiste and Coach Sylvester could probably do this alone but it won't be as safe if I didn't go too." Her voice stays soft. Quinn reluctantly releases her. She starts to turn, seeing the group eying her with respect.
"Wait, Rachel." Quinn calls causing the small diva to turn back around. "All of this has made me realize that lifes to short to waste on 'what ifs'." She walks forward slowly til she's a breath apart from the tanned girl. She raises her and brushing it against Rachel's cheek. Leaning down she presses her lips to the divas fuller ones. For a few seconds Rachel doesn't respond, but then she's kissing back with a slow intensity. The bat clatters to the floor and her hands disappear into Quinn's choppy locks.
"Just promise me you'll come back to me." Quinn whispers after pulling away and resting her forehead against the other girls.
"I promise you I'll be back." Rachel responds placing another oft kiss on thin lips. She reaches down picking up her bat with a new fire in her eyes.
Holy snap. There it is people. Love it? Hate it? Letz me know. =) I'll see y'all soon with Chapter six.