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Summary:

Rachel has a little mother to son talk with Thomas...and Daisy.Brenda learns more about Marley and finally Quinn faces Thomas.

Notes:

Songs used for this chapter:
Chasing pavements by Melissa Bennoist
Monsters by Timeflies

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~Warning:This is clearly a personal view and it is NOT meant to offend anyone.Read at your own risk~

Do you know how hard I work?I work my butt off to update regularly not only this but five other stories.I ALSO have a personal life and finals(I have A++ to preserve and I'm writing at least 15 subjects).I do not know perfect english because it is neither my mother language nor do I live somewhere we talk english.(Greek person here)Anyway,I have worked hard for this story and write at least 3000 words per chapter.I make a good plot that is very much appreciated on wattpad and not once,not ONCE has anyone complain.

Especially for the Brittana storyline.(Excuse me but since I've tagged Sebastian/Santana there are going to be in the story).

You tell me that you want to put nicely how 'hurt' you are because Santana cheated on Brittany.Well guess what,I have many things to say about this-and I hope 4000 characters are enough:1)SANTANA DID NOT CHEAT ON BRITTANY.This is a mistaken fact(blame it on me)but as I explain at the prequel that is published on my wattpad account)Santana kisses Sebastian when drunk.She then tells him that she loves her wife and wants to give her and Brit and a second chance.BUT they eventually break up after the end of the first book.I thought I shouldn't point that out because it is going to be discussed later with Santana and Quinn.2)This is post-season 6.It means that Rachel and Jessie did got married,so did Klaine and Brittana,Rachel won her Tony and became Klaine's surrogate.It's just that more things happened in between.3)If you have questions,you can ask me.Someone in wattpad asked me if they could read this story without reading the prequel and my specific words were"Whatever you need will be explained as the story progresses.But if you have any questions,feel free to ask me"4)I did not attack anyone with this fic.Unlike a known to all Skyeward shippers person that keeps posting stories under the Skyeward tag that are rude to Ward and mean to the fandom.5)Don't like what you read?Stop reading it.Unless it is a comment about my grammar or spelling mistakes and generally a polite 'critism' e.g You use too many commas,I don't need you telling me that you'll quit on this story.6)I asked some of the prequel's readers about a possible plot twist and they voted in favor.So again:There is going to be a major-charater death

SUPER IMPORTANT:I know that 'this' comment did not want to offend me(at least that was what he/she claimed).But you did.Because not only did I felt that I can't express my own opinions on a ship(a freakin ship)but also that I'm,what,homophobic.Simply because that is what I understand when someone says that this story supports the idea of a lesbian just needing to find the right guy.Both this story ans I are far against this idea.Firstly,this story is actually very polite to Brittana in case you haven't read some Sebtana stories that just'erase the characters' feelings and ingore cannon in a ridiculous way.Secondly,you can't tell me,a person who has a gay friend,interacts with both lesbians/gays(I think some bisexuals too)in the internet and always ALWAYS debated in the english class how these people are completly normal.As someone who is 100% against homophobia,a comment which implies that 'I'm making fun of the whole lesbian idea' hurts me.But I'm done being hurt about this because at the end of the day,I like this story.I like the characters,I like the plot and I like freakin ships.Thanks to this little(massive)comment I sat down and thought about this for a lot of time.

There are a few people that like this story and I'm planning on continuing it for them(and me).So that's preety much it(story of my life)feel free to comment your thoughts of the chapter below and remember...

"Με κράζεις?Με θαυμάζεις"

A.k.a "You're hating on me?You admire me"

And one more thing....FUCK YOU AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.I could rant about the finale non-stoppably but I have 200 words left so I'll be very short.This show keeps on disappointing me-but luckily for us-thank God there is still fanfiction.And like I have been saying ever since I stopped watching Aos after season 2,I'll always ship Skyeward and Stand with Ward.Even if it means he's dead :-(

So for those of you who do not have tumblr or have and don't follow Skyeward blogs,there has been a new trend #wardlives and #bringbackbrett so please show your support by twitting it in your social media and signing a petition in change.org.

Anyway,that was all I wanted to say.Enjoy this chapter and leave your thoughts-if they are expressed politely-because if anyone wants to make a rude comment they can keep it to theirselves.

(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)

Mckinley,8:39

"We have been sitting here for a while"Thomas muttered.He wasn't a good talker-not as good as Newt at least-but he wasn't silent either.He liked the talk not because it decreased the loneliness but because it answered questions.

"I know"Rachel spoke as it was known fact.She kept her eyes locked at the piano in front of them while her mind drifted off.Thomas still stood awkwardly beside her before he decided to be the one speaking first.

"I'm Thomas"and that might have been the most stupid thing he could ever say.She already knew who he was,there was really no reason for introductions"and you are Rachel"

"Yep"she said popping the 'p'"Rachel Barbara Berry,ex-Broadway star"she gave him a sincere smile"you know before the whole apocalypse thingy"

"Are you"he stopped himself and turned to look at her.There should have been a tutorial video or something for these situations.What was he supposed to say?Perphaps he shouldn't speak at all.Or maybe that would ruin the things even more.

"Your mum?"she simpled told him"I'm sure you heard Santana's comment on you disappointing Newt the same way I disappointed his mother"

She was rough and sharp when she talked about it.Not because she was mad at him,he knew that,but it was just a strictness to herself.What she did,what they both did,wasn't disappointing the ones they cared.It was just loving them when no one else could and would.

"Well,are you?"

"I was a surrogate"she explained.That was if something unexpected.He should have known better from when he first saw her-she wasn't like the others-the others were excited seeing their children again.Rachel was just relieved.

He wasn't sure if he should be happy about it or not.At least he had found something and maybe she knew more.

"So what happened?Did you need money or something?"

"What?No!"she shout a bit hurt"Back in highschool I was a very lonely type,but then I met Kurt and we eventually hit it off.He was the best friend I could ask for and every big star needs her best gay friend"she chuckled.

Thomas smiled out of instinct.It was a simple reaction when he heard Kurt's name being mentioned.

"He got married with a really nice guy,Blaine,who as you probably have noticed puts too much gel on his hair"Thomas remembered him from earlier.He had gotten into a fight with Brittany just some hours ago.

"He asked me to be his surrogate and I said yes.What else could I say?He had always been there for me and plus,the kid would take our good taste in music"she smiled warmly"They had two other kids later but they decided to adopt them.One boy and one girl"

"Chuck and Tracy"

Rachel was taken aback from his words.She thought everything bad been erased from their memories.After all that was what it appeared to be.

"What happened to Kurt?"

"WCKD wanted him to work for them"her smile dropped as she faced him"So he did but there was some kind of rebelion or something."

Thomas feared to hear the rest.Deep inside he didn't want to hear any of the rest of the story.He knew the ending very well,everyone knew how these stories ended.

"There were gunshots and Bri-Brittany said he was a victim"her voice was raw and emotionless"They said wrong place,wrong time.Maybe they were right"

Thomas was ready to speak again but decided not to once he saw Daisy coming in the room.The brunette looked at them and was heading for the exit until Rachel stood up to face her.

"Daisy"she told her"Your name is Daisy,right?"

"Um yeah.Daisy Johnson"

"Rachel Berry"she said and extended her hand for Daisy to reach it"I don't think we've formely met but,you know Thomas from what I've heard"

"Yes we know each other"she smiled and the boy returned it.He liked Daisy and Hunter,they were both good people.Of course he had heard some bad things from Harriet but who hadn't make mistakes.

"You can join us if you want to.From what I hear Hunter is going to have a long talk with Santana"

"I wouldn't like to bother y--"Thomas shot her a look.Not that he didn't like the talk with his technically mother,but it would be nice to have someone he knew.Daisy smiled shyly and sat next to them.

Rachel was obviously pleased with herself and turned to Thomas"So can I see it?"

"See what?"

"Your mark"Rachel explained"You do have one right?"

"No,not really"

"Well that's a shame but you will eventually"she told him in a comforting tone"Though it's sad that it isn't Newt"

"Can this happen?"Thomas question was due to ignorance.It made Rachel want to laugh a bit but on the other hand,the boy was no longer familiar with how the world worked.She simply nodded to his question and turned to Daisy.

"How about you?"

"I don't"Daisy didn't manage to finish her sentence.Rachel was already giving her a look that said 'I know' and unfortunately the tiny diva seemed stubborn.A lot like her son.She just sighed and took out her boots revealing her ankle's bare skin.The words were still there-it was hard to see them since they seemed to have 'faded' but they were-Thomas couldn't see them clearly and he turned to Daisy.

The agent sighed"I do understand"

"Understand what?"

"His choices"she replied bitterly"and it wasn't his words but mine"

Rachel nodded to her words.Of course there was that slim chance of you not having your soulmate's words.But it was very common since they were usually the ones that had to tell you something in order for you to realise you're in love with them.

For Daisy,it was a whole different situation.Not only did her mark came out months after she had said these words but it was also her own damn words.It made her wonder whether it was then,when she truly realised that she did understand.

"So I assume you know who he is"

"Yeah but it's a bit too late for that.It might have been for better,Robot didn't know how to handle love"she laughed when she said.It wasn't a fun laugh but more of a cover up of her pain to both them and her.

"And do you have a mark?"Thomas blurted out.Rachel smiled at her son as she took down her sock"You've lost me"

"That's very optimistic"Daisy chuckled.She could really use a drink after this conversation.Thomas shot Daisy a look very similar to these of Rachel.Daisy could really see the similarities.

Rachel laughed when she saw Thomas trying to comfort her"Don't worry about it.It's simply the price of love,you need to loose in order to appreciate"

"You don't know that"he argued.The boy was stubborn like her,but sooner or later just like his mother,he would have to face reality.And since he hadn't a Quinn to tell him,Rachel would have to take over that role.

"It's simple Tom"her use of his nickname made him feel a tiny better as a wave of melanchology rushed through him"You lost your friend"

Did she really have to remind him that?He shucking remembered loosing Newt because he shot him.He didn't need anyone to remind him of it constantly.

"She lost her Robot"

With the most terrible way possible,Daisy added mentally.She watched Rachel cracking up a bit when she spoke.

"And I lost everything"

"Nothing has been lost yet"

"Don't you see?"she shout with a pinch of irritation as she held his hand tight"The Cranks will eventually come.In the crowd you'll see everyone you know,they will all have been turned.At the end of the day we too will have been turned"

Daisy looked at her seriously.Rachel was,surprisingly,a realistic person.It seemed weird to them as it would seem to anyone that was familiar with the diva.

"These cannibal monsters will come and you'll need to chase them away.Even if it means killing those you love the most"

"What if I don't want to?"

"It's very simple"Daisy blurted out while lifting her gaze from the floor"You die"

///\\\///\\\

10:00

Brenda liked Mckinley.

That sounded so wrong,she wanted to puke.She shouldn't like this place and she most certainly shouldn't be getting attached to it.Nothing good came from getting attached.

Then why did it felt so right?Perphaps,she was being delusional with the whole little 'family' thing.It wasn't really her fault that she longed for a family.Her own was brutally murdered by Cranks-though she couldn't remember what exactly happened-the flashes of her own people being killed lingered inside her mind.

And then there was Hunter who seemed to trust these people.Something rather ironic since all them were at each other's throats but,there was trust and loyality somewhere beneath.

Finally there was Thomas and all the weird klunk that had happened to them.From the murderous Crank to the woman-Quinn-who used to be one of them.And of course who could forget that almost everyone found their families.

Brenda was so caught up at her thoughts,she didn't even notice Marley next to her holding George.It was only when the boy began crying that she snapped out of it and looked at him.

"He is cute"she whispered and gave the small baby a smile.Marley chuckled and moved towards his crib.

"If he was also lazy,everything would be perfect"Marley smiled at her before kissing the top of her son's head.This felt just so natural.

It was a shame that,for Brenda,it could never be natural.

Of course there was a time when it was.A more simple time when Brenda would seat at her home's couch and talk about her day with her mother.The brunette felt anger rising inside her everytime she tried(and failed)to remember her past life.She had come to believe that her inner self had blocked these memories away.

As for Marley,it was harder for her.She had gotten used to the idea of her daughter being dead-very slowly but she did-and for a while she was happy.Her life didn't seem that miserable when she realised all the things she still had.There was a loving husband,a beautiful anger as a son and a team which felt like family.She had come at terms with the whole situation but now?The tables had turned.

"Is this your first time?"Brenda questioned with curiousity"Being a mother"

"Not really"Marley simpled replied.It was better to left the answer hanging on the air.Yet,Marley had forgot that the curiosity always had been one of Brenda's main characteristics.

"What happened?"

"WCKD"

"What was his or her name?Mihno and Gally knew everyone from group A and I'm sure Sonya and Harriet knew the girls from group B--"

"She didn't participate in the Maze Trials"Marley said with her voice soft coming in a whisper.The woman blinked twice to stop herself from becoming emotional"They were ready to sent her inside the Maze but they found out she had some sort of low heart pressure.However,they had already erased her whole childhood and inject the new memories so they couldn't just let her return home."

Brenda's face dropped and a comforting smile formed to her lips.The poor woman didn't deserve this,no one did.

"The worst thing"she began raising her voice waking George up"about loosing a child is knowing that you haven't lost her.Only the thought that your little girl is out there and who knows what is happening right now to her is so fuck--"she stopped and froze while looking at George.She picked up the baby boy and held him tight near her chest.

"I'm so sorry"she whispered before turning to Brenda"I can get a bit emotional over this"

"It's okay.It's natural really"the girl tried to comfort"If it makes you feel any better,I'm sure your daughter is safe."

Marley nodded as her eyes began to shine from the tears.Yes,her little girl was safe...and close to her.She was really scared of all this being a dream from which she would wake up in any seconds.She closed her eyes and turned to face her son.

Marley:I've made up my mind don't need to think it over

If I'm wrong I am right don't need to look no further

This ain't lust I know this is love but

If I tell the world I'll never say enough cause

It was not said to you and that's exactly what I need to do if I end up with you

Should I give up or should I just keep chasing pavements

Even if it leads no where or would it be a waste even if

I knew my place should i leave it there

The boy was relaxing on his mother's embrace letting himself drift in dreamland.He seemed so naive when he slept,Brenda envied that.A creature so small didn't have to worry for the world outside-partly because he might not live to see it.

Should I give up or should I just keep chasing pavements even if it leads nowhere

I build myself up and fly around in circles

Waiting as my heart drops and my back begins to tingle finally could this be it

Or should I give up or should I just keep chasing pavements even

If it leads no where or would it be a waste even if

I knew my place should i leave it there

Should I give up or should I just keep chasing pavements even if it leads nowhere

Should I give up or should I just keep chasing pavements even if

It leads no where or would it be a wait even if

I knew my place should I leave it there should I give up

Or should I just keep on chasing pavements should I just keep on chasing pavements

Brenda sat next to Marley and stroke down George's hair-the little that he had-softly.She felt close to the boy-she felt it was because of her own brother but in reality-he reminded her of herself.For whatever reason.

Both:Should I give up or should I just keep chasing pavements even

Marley turned to look at her happy.At least she still got a talent in singing-Ryder insisted that she got it from Marley(and sometimes Marley agrees).

If it leads nowhere or would it be a wait even if

I knew my place should I leave it there should

I give up or should I just keep chasing pavements even

If it leads nowhere

Brenda yawned and-purely out of instinct-rested her head at Marley's shoulder and closed her eyes for some seconds.It had been a rough day after all.

The sleep came to her within seconds,and she really needed it,she stopped feeling her surroundings and gave in.Marley kissed her forehead and looked at her two angels before smiling.

Maybe life wasn't that bad

///\\\///\\\

12:00

"To say that I didn't expect you would be a big lie"Quinn bitterly laughed.Thomas didn't respond to her comment-truth be told-he was afraid of her.Not that Quinn was scary,okay forget that since Quinn can be the literal definition of 'Looks like she could kill you...can actually kill you',it was her attitude.The previous time he had heard her speak along with her current comments reminded him of Newt.The Crank kind of Newt.

"I didn't want to kill your son"

"You're saying it as if it's an excuse"Quinn chuckled.It wasn't that she didn't believe him,after all,she knew Thomas.She knew exactly what he was capable of and what he could or couldn't do.

"Don't act like you know me"

"The thing is I do know you"she argued"You're just like your mother"

"My mother is a good person"

"Your mother is a liar"

"And how would you know?"

"Because I was one of the people she lied to"her voice was broken when the words escaped her lips.Dammit,she was broken too.It felt as if she was flying at Cloud 9 and suddenly fell to the cold hard ground."Only I was stupid enough to not see it"

"Were you friends with her?"

"Kind of"

Little did Thomas know the importance of these two words.It was their 'okay',it was what started and ended everything.The fact they were always going to be kind of friends.Nothing more,nothing less.

"What did she do,then?"he asked her,a bit of anger hidden in his voice.He wouldn't let Quinn talk about him or Rachel like they were some sort of bad people."What could she possibly have don--"

"She shot me down"Quinn cut him off"Both metaphorically and literally speaking. First she tore my heart into a thousand pieces.Then she told me Newt would be okay because-I quote-Thomas has his back."

The way she spoke about the younger boy made Thomas feel sorry for her.She spoke with so much hatred for Thomas and her voice was broken,filled with sadness,but when Newt's name came up...she couldn't help but smile.Funny thing,motherhood.

"Finally,she shot me"she laughed and looked at him"See,the paralles?"

"Yep"

"Good"she replied"Just so you know,it's not that I hate you.It's that I hate myself for letting down my angel"

"Yeah I know the feeling"Thomas told her.He then raised his head and turned to face her"You probably won't believe this but,I never wanted to do this.He was my friend and I cared about him"

"I know you loved him"He didn't deny it.Normally he would,actually he should,he didn't love Newt.

Did he?

"From the very first moment when you came for dinner to our house,Newt would talk about the Titans and you'd look at him as if he was saying the most interesting story in the whole world."

Again,normally,he would say something.Like for starters,he would ask what the hell 'Titans' were.But somehow,he just knew what exactly Titans were.Deep inside he remembered Newt describing their game and saying a bunch of terms that Thomas had no idea what they meant.Yet he asked his dad to stay a whole weekend and teach him what he knew about football.Something ironic,since it was his other dad who played in a team back in highschool.

(Somewhere inside Thomas,Kurt and the team singing All the Single Ladies was burried)

"Come on,kid"she stated and got up.Thomas looked at her confused causing her to grin.

"You and I are going to settle this,the old fashioned way"

///\\\///\\\

13:10,audiotorium

"I can't believe we're missing lunch for this"Puck cursed under his breathe.Quinn shot him a warning look from the stage as he groaned in return.

"Look,things have been hard for all of us and I believe we could all blow some steam"

"I agree with Q"Santana blurted out"If it work in highschool,then it might as well work now"

Santana sat between Brittany and Hunter with Noah and Mercedes some seats next.Tina and Marley sat next to Brenda while Kitty was at the edge near Artie.Daisy sat in silence with Blaine and Rachel meanwhile Harriet was between Gally and Aris.Finally,Mihno along with Mike and Sonya were laying against the wall.

"Ryder,Sam if you can?"

The two men grinned and began playing with Sam in guitar and Ryder in drums.Thomas gazed over at Rachel and Blaine who gave him a confident look.

He could do this.

It was in the family's blood after all...

Quinn:I see your monsters I see your pain

Tell me your problems I'll chase them away

I'll be your lighthouse I'll make it okay

When I see your monsters I'll stand there so brave

And chase them all away

Quinn's voice was soft and made the song sound like a lullaby.It honestly covered up the true*wild*nature of the blonde.Thomas took a deep breathe and walked in front as Brenda and Mihno cheered up for him.

Thomas:I can't

You won't like what you see

If you were in my head and had to hear my pleas

It's like I can't believe this is happening to me

And could someone please shut this f**king answering machine

He closed his eyes and let himself imagine Newt.Imagine that wherever he was,he was fine and happy.Even if he was gone he would always be in his heart.Always.

So I can start leaving these messages

That you will never get

And all these cries for help

You'll never see and never check

But I guess it's easy for you to leave me

But believe me

See this isn't something that Imma just forget

But the truth was,Thomas was a selfish person.He knew that Newt preffered to be dead-the blonde had made it clear very often-but it was Thomas who didn't want him gone.He felt alone without him.Sure he had Mihno but it was not the same.

I would trade it all for one more minute

Don't you see I really need you to talk to

I'm still sitting here wondering who did it

While I'm staring out our front door

Knowing you'll never walk through

Said you'd come right back

And now you're gone like that

A blank stare as I stand so alone

And know you're never coming home

Quinn,on the other hand,was a whole different situation.She knew how Newt must have felt because she had been there.Yet,she was unable to help him.A part of her knew that she couldn't help him.She was a mess that couldn't even help herself.

Quinn:I see your monsters I see your pain

Tell me your problems I'll chase them away

I'll be your lighthouse I'll make it okay

When I see your monsters I'll stand there so brave

And chase them all away

Rachel was caught in between the words.The guilt rushed over her within seconds.She could have helped Quinn.She should have help her.Then why didn't she?

Thomas:I got a heart made of fool's gold

Got me feeling so cold b ut you chipping away

All the promises that I told f elt like I was on those

But keep slipping away I want nobody else

But it's hard to get to know me

When I don't know myself and it helps 'cause I felt I was down, I was out

Then you looked at me now and said

And then there was Daisy...who was a different side of the same coin.She thought what all three thought that 'I could help'.And inside her mind there was that little sharp voice that asked her the same damn thing over and over again.

Then why didn't you?

Quinn:I see your monsters I see your pain

Tell me your problems I'll chase them away

I'll be your lighthouse I'll make it okay

When I see your monsters I'll stand there so brave

Well,truth was that they hadn't realised that they could help until it was too late.In the end,they had fallen...

Both:I see your monsters I see your pain

Tell me your problems I'll chase them away

I'll be your lighthouse I'll make it okay

When I see your monsters

I'll stand there so brave

And chase them all away

and it was a tragedy

Notes:

Oof what a big(and somewhat boring)chapie!But in my defense....I have finals and feel personally victimised by show writers.

To other news:
-When I first wrote this chapie,it was TBS' birthday so...HAPPY BIRTHDAY
-Civil War is awesome!!!
-Faberry in the HP universe <3
-Thank God there are Skyeward fanfics