AN: Happy Holidays! Hope many of you had a great Thanksgiving. This year has flown by, and next few weeks will be busy but trying my best to catch up with updates. So without further ado...

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the story ideas. Rated Mature.

Well the day has arrived, and Rachel was ready to face her first day back since her accident. She recently had been released from the hospital and undergoing numerous therapy sessions, both of which included Physical and Emotional Therapy. Her body was healing, but her mind needed work. She didn't remember much, but sometimes she wondered if it's better she didn't remember and start with a clean slate. That would be a nice thought, but somehow she knew that would never happen. At least not for her.

As Rachel headed to her locker, she spotted Sebastian leaning against hers. She would be lying if she didn't admit that somehow Sebastian made her heart pound out of her chest and want to just run into his arms and ask him to never let go. Would he think she was a freak? Would he ever let her go? Lately, he has been on her mind like a broken record, and somehow she absolutely didn't mind." Deep breath, Rachel Berry, he is just a guy. " She told herself.

As Rachel approached her locker, Sebastian looked up and gave her a sexy grin that she noticed he seemed to reserve just got her. Or she kept telling herself that. If she were honest, she can't remember the last time Finn or Noah or even Jesse made her feel like this.

"Well hello Pretty Girl. " Sebastian said, with a smile.

Rachel felt her face turn as red as a tomato. "Good morning Sir Sebastian." She replied back.

"Ooh I'm a Sir now?" Sebastian teased. "I'd be your Knight in Shining Armour any day love. I mean, have you seen me?" He joked.

"Cocky much?" Rachel laughed.

"Speaking of coc-" Sebastian started.

"Don't you DARE finish that sentence Sebastian Smythe?!!" Rachel scolded, with a grin.

"What? I'm innocent. " Sebastian laughed.

Just as Rachel was about to open her locker, she felt someone push by her, knocking her into the set of lockers. Rude much? She wondered.

"Hey Dwarf welcome back. Just remember your place And there shouldn't be a problem! Hey Sebastian..you And me have a hot date behind the bleachers." Santana taunted with a wink.

Sebastian rolled his eyes. "Sorry Satan, not today. I don't do CheeriHoes for breakfast. Or anytime for that matter. I have a sweet tooth for a certain Berry." He said, smiling at Rachel. Rachel bit back a laugh.

Before she could respond, the warning bell rang. Time for Glee. Yay, she thought.

Rachel entered the choir room and looked around. Sebastian and Blaine walked beside her, taking a hand each and smiled at Rachel. She was so grateful to have them with her. Noah and Sam smiled when she entered the room. Kurt And Mercedes looked mad. Possibly because she was back and solo was hers.

"My Jewish American Princess!" Puck shouted. "Thank goodness you're back to show these fellow losers how this is done in here. Show them why you're going to make it out of this town."

"Stop lying to her Puck. We know who the real Stars are here. She is replaceable. " Quinn snarled.

"Really? Then why is it when Rachel is the lead you all win, but you tried And ended up tying with the Warblers?" Sebastian asked.

"I am the male lead. I rule this school." Finn added.

Sebastian smirked. "Not for long."

Rachel sat in the front of the room, with her protectors by her side.

Mr. Shue walked in not too long after, and was surprised to see Rachel return, but deep down he knew they needed her voice to win. But he couldn't show favoritism. "Rachel so glad to have you back." He said.

"Thank you, Mr. Shue. And if I may, I have a song by Demi Lovato I would love to sing as my welcome back anthem." Rachel said while walking to the front. Sebastian squeezed her hand.

"Oh no, hear she goes again. Why couldn't she have lost her voice?!" Mercedes groan. Sebastian turned to stare in disbelief as again Shue did nothing to defend Rachel.

That was going to change. "You got this, Pretty Girl. Focus on me. " Sebastian told her.

"Go Rachie!" Blaine boasted.

Rachel sat on a stool in the front, and began to sing. Tears filled her eyes as she sang. Somehow, she wasn't alone.

Warrior

(AN:Demi Lovato)

(Rachel)

This is a story that I have never told
I gotta get this off my chest to let it go
I need to take back the light inside you stole

[Rachel looked over at Sebastian. ]

You're a criminal
And you steal like you're a pro

All the pain and the truth
I wear like a battle wound
So ashamed, so confused
I was broken and bruised

Now I'm a warrior
Now I've got thicker skin
I'm a warrior
I'm stronger than I've ever been
And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in

[Rachel's eyes wandered staring at Finn, Quinn, and Santana]

I'm a warrior
And you can never hurt me again

Out of the ashes, I'm burning like a fire
You can save your apologies, you're nothing but a liar
I've got shame, I've got scars
That I will never show
I'm a survivor
In more ways than you know

'Cause all the pain and the truth
I wear like a battle wound
So ashamed, so confused
I'm not broken or bruised

'Cause now I'm a warrior
Now I've got thicker skin
I'm a warrior
I'm stronger than I've ever been
And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in
I'm a warrior
And you can never hurt me

There's a part of me I can't get back
A little girl grew up too fast
All it took was once, I'll never be the same
Now I'm taking back my life today
Nothing left that you can say
'Cause you were never gonna take the blame anyway

Now I'm a warrior
I've got thicker skin
I'm a warrior
I'm stronger than I've ever been
And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in
I'm a warrior
And you can never hurt me again

No oh yeah yeah

You can never hurt me again

As Rachel sang the last verse, she felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulders. She felt a bit stronger and was done being a Loser and time to show them all what she is made of. She IS a warrior.

Sebastian, Blaine, Puck and Sam smiled, with pride. Rachel was coming back.

"Get your girl, Smythe." Puck smiled.

Sebastian got up from his seat and walked straight to Rachel.

"Sebastian what are you doing?" Rachel asked.

"Something I should have done before. " Sebastian replied, and before anyone could say anything he took her face into his hands, caressed her face, and kissed her deeply. No words needed.

Sebastian was getting his girl back. And thankfully...

Rachel kissed him back....

**AN:Hey everyone! Aww yay Smytheberry kiss! More to come soon. Love your comments & votes**