Not what it seems in Lima

Shutting a door close

I do not own glee or any of its characters, only my own OC's Johnathan and Elijah. I'm not getting profit from this story it's purely for entertainment.

Rachel's POV

I trail behind Shelby as we walk up the steps the stairs creaking under us as we go "you know these really should get replaced soon"
I mutter out the sound of them annoying me slightly
She lets out a laugh the amusement practically pouring out of her as she does "maybe I'll make that your first lesson for training then" she teases me as we reach the stop of the stairwell standing just behind the wall that opens up to what assume to be her living room "what like a wax on wax off scenario? Because no offense but that probably only applies in karate kid"

I mutter out my thoughts taking me back to when my father's forced me to watch the movie. Shelby laughs again before the doorbell that had been incessantly ringing stops as pounding on the door takes it place as-well as loud and rapid Spanish floating through the door and to my ears. Shrugging my shoulders at Shelby's glance towards me at the sound I roll my eyes softly before a smirk finds its way to my lips as I speed over to the door, newspapers that lie on Shelby's coffee table beside it flying up and onto the ground from the sudden gust of wind I created.

I reach for the doorknob and turn the lock, feeling as though it's soft clicking sound was ten times louder to my heightened ears before I swing the door open my eyes hastily glancing over the group standing in the doorway. "Well hello gorgeous" I say drawing out the last word in a fake and exaggerated southern accent my eyes flickering between the three beauties in front of me before sliding my eyes to their right as I take in the remaining of the glee cub members awkwardly standing behind them aside from puck whose smirk mirrors my own.

Santana pushes past my shoulder still mumbling something under her breath, her obvious annoyance radiating off her as everyone else piles into Shelby's house behind her, grunting I move out the doorway to avoid being trampled even though the likely hood of any of my team members being able to anymore is very slim. I watch as they all look around taking in what can be seen from Shelby's entrance of her house, I follow their lead my eyes raking around the living room before noticing a glinting metal object peaking out from a partial open object, trailing off away from the group as they continue their exploration I step in front of the door gently nudging the brown wooden door surprised by the heavy weight of it.

Glancing inside my eyes widen in awe at the almost rose gold armor shining front and center , its shoulders and chest piece engraved in roses and spirals, the head piece sat beside, with sharp thorn like details coming up, the mouth guard with lines carved underneath the wide triangular hole left free for a persons eyes.

The boots to the armor are a more smokier version of rose gold with slots on each side seemingly meant to hold a knife. My eyes widen as I realize sitting in a glass case beside the armor is a golden shield with two lions facing each other surrounded by roses similar to the armor. A beautiful and elegant sharp rose gold sword with a diamond handle lays in front of the shield.

Snapping out of my curious gaze as I hear footsteps coming closer I hurriedly slam the door behind me barley using my enhanced speed as I lean against the door my heart hammering in my chest like a humming bird flapping as Finn steps in front of me his boyish grin spreading his mouth apart. "Hey there you are! Sorry we ambushed you, we were just worried about you rach"

The way he says it makes my heart beat slow down memories of the love we shared of the girl I was when we were together flash before my eyes, how I once gazed at him as if his very presence would make everything ok. How I wish I could go back to that simpler time, to a time where I didn't have to worry about the fate of others. Squaring my shoulders slightly I step forward my hand reaching out towards his arm gently grabbing him by his elbow, my gloves making a slight creaking sound as I bend my fingers.

"It's ok Finn"
I mummer softly hating how things have changed but knowing I need to give him closure so he can move on and forget the love we once shared. Giving him a soft smile I tilt my head to the right slightly " but I need you to really hear me when I say this, I loved you and a part of me probably always will, but we are two very different people headed for two very different paths of life."

My words trail off slightly as I see realization flicker across his face " And as great as we were I think we both know that a day would come that we would have to go our separate ways, I don't want to drag you along knowing that the girl you loved, isn't me anymore. This summer changed me and I need to figure out who I am and where life will take me, this is our senior year. We both deserve the chance to enjoy it and prepare for the future without dragging the other along."

His eyes glisten slightly as sadness, hurt and understanding washes over his face. Taking a deep breath to let my words sink in some I remove my gloved hand from his arm stepping back to put some space between us. "You were my first love and that means you will always matter to me, but at this time in our lives I need us to only be friends" clearing my throat as I feel it thicken, my words feeling like they are being forced out tightly. "Can you accept that? Can we get to a place where we can be friends?"

I watch as he stands up straighter his eyebrows furrowed as he thinks before he nods his head slowly a faint hint of a smile peaking from his lips. "I love you Rachel and it's going to take some time for that to stop being romantically, but I won't stand in your way of finding yourself. I just want you to know that no matter what I'll always be here for you."

The way he says it so assured and determined makes my heart feel a little lighter, the stress of the past few months easing a little from his statement.

"Me too Finn"

I say cracking a smile as the rising voices of our teammates can be heard from the living room, "come on let's go before they start fighting in Shelby's house"

He chuckles before turning back to walk to the living room, tightening the strap on my gloves I glance back at the door hiding the armor, making a note to ask Shelby why she has it. As we reach the living room Santana and puck are arguing about something while Quinn and Mike hold her by her arms, Brittany stands in the middle of them with a hand out towards each of them while Tina, Mercedes, Sam, Kurt and Artie all stand watching them, slightly amused expressions on their faces.

Before I can even say anything a sharp whistle cuts through the air, making me flinch from the sound as all our heads whip to the kitchen doorway where Shelby is leaning against the frame. Her arms crossed as she speaks

"I think it's time you guys all head home huh? As you can see Rachel is up and walking around her headache has passed you guys can pester her over it tomorrow at school" her tone leaves no room to arguing as everyone nods their heads quickly intimated by her presence. Everyone files out the front door except the unholy trinity and puck all who linger in the doorway.

"You gonna explain why your nose started bleeding and you collapsed? Or why Shelby come out of no where and brought you here?"
Quinn ask her famous eyebrow raising as she speaks causing me to playfully scoff

"Maybe one day gorgeous, for now it's like she said. I had a really bad headache she was at the school earlier to talk to me, I told her about it, guess she stuck around." Her eyebrow arches anymore as her face changes suspicion evident yet she doesn't say anything just nods and turns around.

"See you tomorrow Rachel" Brittany says sweetly though her eyes stare into me for a second before she and puck walk out following Quinn. Santana stands there for a moment longer her hands on her hips before she squints her eyes slightly before looking me up and down and smirking slightly before she too leaves out the door.

Closing the door behind them I huff out a sigh as I lean my forehead against it the coolness helping align my thoughts before Shelby's voice breaks the silence. "They don't buy that at all you know"
Grunting in agreement I nod my head my hair falling in my face as I'm still leaning on the door. "I know, that's why we need to start this training now, because I can only explain weird things so many times"

I hear her clap her hands together "ok then let's get to work"