A/N So, you guys will hate me when this chapter is over but this is how it starts. Don't kill the author!

And yes, Cat is OOC but I'm hoping the reason for this will be enough for you to overlook it.

Also this fic is JORI! If you don't like it you might want to push the back button.

Chapter 1

"I don't like this movie." Cat said, taking off her glasses and burying her face in Andre's shoulder, as he was closest to her.
"You just don't like the voilence." Jade said.

The Hollywood Arts gang were in the Vega's living room, watching The Final Destination in 3D. Cat had protested, prefering a movie with less death. The bubbly redhead had been outvoted.

Tori moved from her seat beside Jade and Beck, much to the former's annoyance, and sat beside Cat. She wrapped her arm around the rehead's shoulders. "Is it scaring you?"

Cat shook her head, "No, it's just...really violent. Could that really happen? That scene in the pool?"
"Want to find out?" Jade smirked and Cat whimpered. Tori (and Beck) glared at the girl with blue highlights, then took off her own glasses.

"Cat come with me. Let's step outside." Without waiting for an answer, Tori took her hand and lead the redhead outside.

"Jade why are you such a gank?" Rex asked.

"Because it's fun. Why do you want some attention Shaprio?"

"Guys let's cool it and watch the movie." Andre said, trying to play peacemaker.

On the porch Cat sat on the bench and sighed. "I'm sorry."

"No. Cat you have no reason to be sorry." Tori told her.

"You really wanted to soee it and you aren't watching it because of me."

"You're more important. Now what's up?" Tori took a seat beside her. "This isn't the Cat I know and love."
Cat smiled slightly. "I don't like violence and death. I want to see love." She frowned. "And my parents are making me take this pill."
Tori frowned, immediately worried, "Pill? What pill?"

"They thought something was wrong with me. It's supposed to keep me calm and make me not talk as much. I don't want to take it Tor."

"I didn't think anything was wrong with you." Tori said honestly.

"Thanks. Do you want to know a secret?
Tori smiled, "Sure."

Cat looked around, then leaned up and whispered in the latina's ear "I didn't take it today."

"But you're not acting like you."
"It takes a while to wear off. I'll be myself tomorrow." Cat giggled.

"You still shine through occasionally Cat. But won't you parents realize?"
Cat shrugged "I don't like being like this Tori."

Tori nodded. "Do you want to go back in?"

"No. I think I'm going to head home. I'll see you tomorrow though." Cat gave her friend a quick hug then headed to her car.

After a moment Tori stood up. "Cat."
The redhead spun around. "Yeah?"

"If you ever need a place to stay my door is open." Tori said.

Cat gave her a smile. "Thanks. That's why your my best friend your so sweet." Cat ran back and gave her a kiss on the cheek, in a friendly way. "That and you like me for me."

Tori smiled. "Why wouldn't I?"

"Most people don't."
"Cat Jade didnt-"

Cat cut her off. "I know she didn't mean it. It's just how she is. I know she'd never physically hurt me on purpose. I've known her for awhile. Call me when you wake up tomorrow? We'll get together, get food or something. Maybe check out girls." Cat wiggled her eyebrows suggestively and grinned when Tori's face turned a deep red. "Bye Tor."

Cat stepped out of the bathroom in nothing but a towel. She walked into her room where her mother was waiting.

"Mom!"
"I only brought your medicine." Ms. Valentine said, holding her hand out.

"But Mom I-"

"Caterina stop right there. You know it's for your own good."

"I-" Cat stopped when her mom glared at her. She sighed and took the pill, tosing it in her mouth, swallowed, then looked at her mom. "Happy?"

"Yes. Goodnight." With that her mom left.

When she was gone Cat shut her door then spit the pill out. After hiding it in the trash, she put on her pajamas (consisting of a tanktop and sweat pants) she laid in her bed and put in her Pearpod.

When the Ke$ha song went off Cat expected to hear Evanescence, but she heard something different.
"One, two Freddy's coming for you.

Three, four, better lock your door.
Five, six, grab your crucifix.

Seven, eight, better stay up late.

Nine, ten, never sleep again."

After the odd (and creepy) nursey rhyme ended it started over. Cat took her headphones out and examined her Pearpod. Jade must have put this on here she thought. She turned the device off and started to lay down. That is until she realized she could still hear it.

Cat stood quickly and looked out her window. In the light (provided by the street light) there were three little girls jumping rope. The two who weren't jumping were singing the nursery rhyme.

The redhead started to tell them it's late, but a noise behind her made her stop and turn sharply.

"Mom? Is anyone in here?" her voice came out soft and shakey.
"Hello Caterina."
She jumped, spun around and screamed. In front of her was a man. He was horribly burned on his face, wearing a fedora and a red and green striped turtleneck.

"Who- who are you? How'd you get in here?" Cat took a step back.

"I'm a fan of your singing." The man grinned and it sent a chill up Cat's spine. She backed up slowly edging to the door. It was then she noticed the glove. It was on his right hand, and hand knives on the fingers.
"I hear you don't like blood. Maybe I can fix that."
Cat yanked the door opened and proceded out, but she bumped into something. The man stood in front of her, a wicked grin on his face. "Am I too scary for you?"

She glanced at the window then surpressed a whimper. "What do you want?"

"I'm going to help you get over your blood problem. And I know exactly how."

Before she could react the man swung his right arm. One of the claws sliced from her wrist halfway to her elbow, blood quickly flowing.

Cat screamed and jumped back, clutching her arm. Trying to ignore the pain, she dashed for the window. The man threw her onto the bed and gave her other arm the same treatment.

"Mom! Mom!" Cat shrieked.

"Oh this isn't helping? How about this?" A quick swipe and Cat felt blood flowing from her neck. She knew it was slit and prayed she wake up and realize it was a dream, but the pain made her believe she wasn't asleep.

The last thing she saw was the burned man laughing.