The Wolf of Hollywood Arts

Legalities: I don't own Victorious or any of the characters. I only own original characters and original plot. That said this is a mature story and as it's fanfiction there will be some ooc-ness of characters as I am re-watching the series as I write this. Anyway on to the story,

Chapter 1: The lone wolf and the new girl

My name is Jason Volk. I'm the wolf of Hollywood Arts. This is the story of how I went from being a lone wolf to having a pack. It all started thanks to a beautiful girl who's currently in the hospital even as I sit here. Currently she's going through a tough time and our pack's here for her. It's kind of ironic, I always thought I'd be alone then a bubbly girl walked into the school, had a shitty first day and well you know what, I guess I should go back to the beginning and explain in detail.

It all started midway through my second year at Hollywood Arts High. I was sitting outside playing my violin as usual when Robby, a geeky kid with bushy black hair, glasses, and a striped t shirt and jeans walked past. I stopped him with a simple "Hey Robbie." He froze dead, you see I had a habit of tracking people down if I wanted to know something, and he could tell by the sound of my voice I was curious about something. I said "You were at the big showcase right?" He nodded and I asked "What's this I hear about a new girl being added to the school thanks to her performance?"

Robbie stared at me surprised I was taking an interest and said "Well this girl Trina's sister Tori Vega is going to start today. She has a great singing voice, and she's a good dancer."

Robbie's puppet Rex decided to chime in "She's also hot." Robbie glared at the puppet and I stared into its dull lifeless eyes challengingly. It stared back then looked away and said "Ok so you still don't like me. I understand, let's go Robbie." Robbie looked at me and I just waved him off going back to playing my violin. He rushed off and I sighed then put it in its case and closed up the case before walking into the school. I walked over to my locker yawning and started to open it.

I turned around as I heard Trina's voice, even I knew the prima donna by now. I turned to face her and blinked at the girl standing behind her. The girl was interesting. She was wearing clothes that wouldn't fit in with the high class crowd of the school, but would fit in well with Jade and her group. She had long brown hair that went down to her shoulders, chocolate brown eyes, and smooth skin. Her sister, for I couldn't miss the similarities between her and Trina, walked away and I started to walk up. Then she talked to Cat. Catrina, aka Cat, was a silly girl. I love her to death now, but at the time I didn't know what to think of her. I walked up to Tori after Cat ran away and said "Don't mind Cat, she's a bit strange."

Tori nodded and said "Can you direct me to Sikowitz's class is?" I nodded and motioned for her to follow me as Robbie stopped in the middle of the hallway to argue with Rex. She sighed and said "Thanks, if you hadn't been here I'd probably have to talk to the guy with the puppet."

I chuckled and said "Robbie isn't so bad; it's Rex you need to worry about. I think Robbie uses the damn puppet to express his negative thoughts and what he wouldn't normally say. Damn puppet needs to burn." She stared at me and I sighed then said "Anyway I'm Jason Volk, but you can call me Jay. If you need anything don't hesitate to find me. Oh and here's Sikowitz class." I walked into the classroom and nodded at Andre who nodded back then took a seat in the corner of the room yawning. Tori walked in and sat down, nearly running into Beck until Cat got in between them and dragged him to a seat in the back. Jade walked in behind Beck and stared at me.

I raised an eyebrow and she walked over then said "I thought you didn't take Sikowitz class anymore." I shrugged and stretched then popped my neck. She glared and said "Jason." I raised an eyebrow questioningly and she said "Just because we aren't as good of friends as we were when you and I were younger doesn't mean you need to ignore me."

I raised an eyebrow and said softly "Who ignores who? I tried getting a hold of you all last year and you blew me off. Now I'm just following your M.O. is that alright with you?" She sighed and looked away. I shrugged and said "You have Beck to make you feel safe, I'm a lone wolf again, and it works out. However if you target anyone I consider a friend I will make your life Hell Jade. Remember that because your protection ended with our friendship."

She sighed and started to say something when Sikowitz crawled in through the window. I sighed and closed my eyes as Jade walked to her seat. I noticed Beck eyeing Tori and thought "Ah chizz. This is not going to end well." Jade caught it too and smacked Beck upside the head then glared at Tori. Sighing I resigned myself to watching Jade assert her role as alpha female in retaliation for what she seemed to think was Tori stepping on her turf. Sikowitz started talking about improv. I sighed knowing where this was going and he said "So Jade, why don't you pick who you want for your improv team."

She looked at me and I stared back challenging her to invite me up there. She sighed looking away and said "Beck, Cat, Simon, and Tori." I snorted knowing she could hear it and gave her a look that said 'Don't act on your anger Jade.' She looked back as if asking what did I know then said "Tori why don't you wait in the hall." After that they went through this scene where Tori was a dog, Jade got because Beck was a deadbeat Dad and they needed to cheer up the kids who were Simon and Cat. I looked at Jade knowing what she was going to do as she grabbed a cup of coffee and poured it on Tori then Andre and I followed her out into the hall.

She started to call her mom and I grabbed her hand. She looked at me and I said softly "Don't let Jade beat you." She stared at me confused and I said "If you let Jade beat you and scare you back to your old school then she'll have no one she can't run all over. She can't run over me because I know the old Jade, but I'm not liked by the student body. You already have everyone liking you. Otherwise Andre wouldn't be out here ready to talk to you. If you really feel you can't stay then go ahead and go home, don't come back but I think there's more to you than you're letting on. That's just me though. Anyway I'm done, my rep won't let me be seen helping someone without getting something from it so think about it and if you come back come find me if you ever feel like you need to talk. I'm going to skip the rest of class and go play my violin."

She stared at me surprised as I started to walk away then turned to talk to Andre, I saw Cat approaching as I started for my locker and violin then said "It'll be alright Cat, Andre's talking to her. You can go back to class." She smiled at me and I smiled back minutely then saw Robbie and the puppet. I glared at the puppet and said "Keep your comments to yourself puppet or you will meet the wood chipper. Tori doesn't need your chizz right now." Rex nodded rapidly and Robbie blinked as I went on "Tell Sikowitz I'm done for now, I'll be back in class tomorrow but I had my fill of Jade being a Gank."

Robbie nodded rapidly as I walked off then pulled my violin out of my locker and slipped out of the building to a secluded spot on campus under a few trees and started playing a slow paced song. The rest of the day was uneventful, other than me seeing that Tori at least decided to stick the day out before going home with Trina. I smiled slightly and said "Atta girl." I smiled as I picked up my violin case and walked home wondering why I saw someone strong in Tori and how she reminded me of a younger Jade, before her mom passed away.

I sighed as I walked and started to think up ways to get Jade to stop bashing Tori so much. I sighed again when I couldn't come up with anything off the top of my head then pulled out a pack of gum and popped a piece in my mouth picking up the pace as my phone started ringing. I answered it and said "Hello?"

Andre's voice came on and he asked "Why'd you help out Tori, like you said it doesn't fit with the image everyone has of you."

I snorted replying "Andre I just wanted to help the new girl because she reminded me of an old friend nothing more nothing less."

"Oh, so you don't plan on stepping in if she can't handle herself?"

"No, I plan on letting her fight her own battles. If I'm asked for help I'll oblige, but otherwise she needs to learn she can't rely on anyone in the school to be the one she needs. Why…you don't think she'll actually get into a physical altercation with anyone do you?"

"Nah she isn't the type, though Jade might get physical if Beck don't keep his eyes to himself."

"Beck is a horn dog and Jade seems to think he's able to protect her from something. Anyway I'm done with this, later Andre if you need my help with anything, Id' rather you didn't ask but since I'm feeling generous today you can call me whenever."

I hung up and walked into my house where my dog Chief was. He was a large German shepherd. He yawned when he saw me and got out of his bed then walked over and nosed my hand. I smiled and said "Hey boy." He whined piteously and I sighed long sufferingly as I gave him a can of dog food then said "Want to go for a walk boy?" He dug into his food with gusto and finished in about five minutes then picked up the leash as if just hearing my question. I sighed and said "Alright I'll go to the bathroom, tell Grandpa we're heading out, then we can go." Chief grumbled but sat at the door with the leash in his mouth while I walked upstairs to tell Grandpa I was heading out, and that I'd gotten home.

I knocked on his door and Grandpa said "Ah Moy Malen'kiy volk. What are you doing home so early?" I glanced at the clock on the wall and saw that it was set back an hour still and sighed. He raised an eyebrow from his place in bed and said "Malen'kiy Volk, talk to me."

I sighed and said "You're clock's off by an hour Grandpa. It's already four thirty, not three thirty." He nodded and I set the clock for the right time then said "I'm taking Chief for a walk after I use the bathroom. You need anything from the general store down the road?" He shook his head and I smiled sadly then walked over and hugged him. He smiled and hugged me back then motioned for me to head off. I walked out then headed to the bathroom before grabbing Chief's leash, clipping it on his neck, and letting him drag me out the door. As soon as we were on the sidewalk however Chief became the perfect obedient dog.

We walked past Jade's house, and I saw her sitting outside smoking. I sighed and walked over because Chief was watching her. She looked at me and I said "So, I take it your boyfriend isn't around for stress relief." She nodded and took a drag then pet Chief who licked her hand. I smiled slightly and said "Seems like he still remembers you." She nodded watching me wariness filling her eyes. I snorted and said "I'm not going to do shit Jade. Chief wanted to see you so I decided to walk over. With that out of the way we're going to go now. If you want to talk, ever, just drop by Grandpa misses his favorite she-wolf."

She chuckled and said "Maybe I'll drop by to see the old timer, Volk. I just, I can't go back to the way things were." I nodded in understand and gently tugged Chief away feeling a migraine coming on. I walked him around the block a few times, cleaning up after him, then we headed back to the house and I collapsed on the couch nearly having an episode. I dug into my pocket and pulled out my pills then popped one making the hallucinations go away.

I said softly "I'm getting worse." It used to be twelve hours between hallucinations, now I was lucky to get eight. I had to take a pill before school, after school, and before bed. I was up to three a day. It wasn't good. Chief nipped my hand as I started to freeze up causing me to relax and get up. I pet him then made me and Grandpa, dinner as the old timer came down and said "Grandpa why do you call me your little wolf, which is what Malen'kiy volk means, right?"

He nodded and said "Because more than even your father or uncles you remind me of a wolf. You have the drive and determination of a wolf, but like a wolf you are slow to trust unless one is pack or family. Anyway, how is Jade doing?" I snorted and muttered being a gank under my breath and he smacked me upside the head hard. I winced and he said "Don't use such foul language boy. I taught you better than that, and even if I didn't before she passed your mother certainly did."

I sighed and said "Yes Grandpa." I rubbed my head and winced at the slight bit of swelling. Chief walked over and nuzzled my hand. I rubbed his ears and gave him a piece of meat off my plate then looked at Grandpa and said "Other than being, well you know, she's doing alright. At least as far as I know, I don't really hang out with her anymore, as you know."

He sighed and said "You need to move on little wolf. She didn't mean to betray you. You know that." I sighed but nodded then finished and said I was going to my room. Grandpa smiled sadly at my back and called out "Think about rebuilding your pack Moy Malen'kiy Volk, the world needs a wolf pack that can protect it." I snorted wondering what we could possibly have to protect the world from, but knew he would just tell me more of the old stories about the rot eater god and his destructive magic.

I stumbled up to my room and collapsed on my bed, where Chief joined me plopping down on top of me and closed my eyes turning on my music. I listened to my music until it was time to take my medication to go to sleep. Afterwards I passed out and dreamed of the past.

The following day Grandpa leant me his car keys and I drove to School after feeding Chief and making Grandpa, lunch and breakfast, lunch was in the fridge, breakfast on the table. I arrived at the school and parked in my usual spot. I got out and pulled out my violin then walked to my spot in the trees and started playing. It was rapid, it was hard, and it was surprising that I could come up with such a thing. I reached the peak of the song I was playing ad saw Tori staring at me. I lowered my violin and said "Can I help you Miss Vega?"

She blinked and said "No one told me where you were so I had to ask Andre and he said you'd be here. Why do you play something with so much passion when you're obviously not happy?" I shrugged and she said "Sorry rude of me, but honestly is that how you got into the school?" I smiled mysteriously and she sighed the said "You're not going to tell me are you?" I shook my head and she said "Dang it." I smirked and put my violin away then took it to Grandpa's car. I laid it in the back then turned to Tori and motioned for her to walk with me. She fell into step beside me and asked "Do you ever talk?"

I raised an eyebrow and said "I tend to save words of wisdom for when they're wanted. As for just talking to talk, no I don't really do that much. I find that unless I'm singing or playing an instrument I have trouble associating with my peers. That said I think you're an interesting girl, so I'll talk. What do you want to know, about me or the school? Those are the only things I'll tell you even though I know a lot about others, unless it's something you can easily figure out or my opinions on someone I refuse to spread info about my fellow students."

She sighed and said "Alright, I can accept that. What's your actual name?"

I smiled and said "Jason Volk, I already told you that yesterday but you must have forgotten." She blushed and I chuckled then said "However as I said before you can call me Jay."

She nodded and said "Alright Jay, how old are you?"

I smiled bemusedly and said "Sixteen."

She blinked and said "But you're a tenth grader." I nodded and pulled out my driver's license then handed it to her. She looked it over and said "Huh." I nodded and put it away then hummed patiently. She asked "So, what are some of your likes?"

I smirked and said "Different bands, rock and country music. Movies, TV, Plays bore me, reading, listening to music, and carving."

She blinked and said "Plays bore you?" I nodded. She stared and said "But you're taking an acting class."

I snorted and said "Sikowitz class is a necessary class so I take it. I like improv so I pass it, but honestly if it weren't for the fact I enjoy acting I wouldn't take the class. I'm not in it for plays and what not, I dislike watching plays they do nothing for me, acting however is different."

She slowly nodded and I said "We're out of time, class starts in five and you don't want to be late on your second day. I'll meet you in Sikowitz class." She nodded and rushed off. I saw Cat looking down and walked over then sat next to her and said "What's wrong kitty cat?" She looked at me and I said "I promise not to cause you any problems girlie, I'm honestly wondering what's wrong."

She sighed and said "I, I don't know. I just can't seem to cheer up right now."

I studied her and said "Think of the thing that makes you happiest. With me so far?" She slowly nodded and I said "Got it in your mind?" She gave another nod. I smiled sadly and said "Now imagine that is going on around you. You aren't here in a dreary hallway with a guy you don't know, you're there with that moment." She started to smile and I said "Good, now come back, but keep the happy. Imagine that you just left there and that you're now ready for the day." She nodded one more time then smiled and hugged me. I blinked and spread my arms then gently pat her back and said "There you go no worries. Now cheer up kitten."

She smiled at me and said "Thanks Mr. Volk."

I snorted and said "Call me Jason, Mr. Volk is my grandfather." She nodded and rushed off to Sikowitz class. I followed her humming to myself and twirling my keys on my finger. I pocketed my keys as I walked into Sikowitz class and he stared at me. I dug in my bag then tossed him a coconut. He blinked surprised and I said "I felt I owed you a coconut for bailing yesterday." Sikowitz took the coconut and stuck a straw in it. I stretched and sat down at the back of the room as Tori did the letter improv with Jade, Cat, Andre, and Beck. I silently hoped Tori wouldn't stop to Jade's level, but I was proven wrong.

As the improv went on eventually she and Beck kissed and I saw the hurt on Jade's face. I sighed and thought "Well this is a way to start the year I guess." I sighed and grabbed Tori by the shoulder then dragged her into the hall and asked "What the chizz was that?" She looked at me confused and I asked "Why would you kiss Beck?"

She stared at me and said "Why do you care?" I raised an eyebrow and she said "I was just showing Jade what she would get for messing with me."

I nodded and said "Yes because kissing someone's significant other is so much better than being the better person. I'm sorry I thought you were better than Jade." She looked away sadly and I said "Apologize, or don't. I don't care. However you have no reason to act like your better than her if you don't. I'm going to talk to Beck as well, though his chat won't be so nice." She stared at me surprised and I said "I'm an ass Tori. However I don't let people hurt my friends former or those that still are my friends. Beck kissed you so I blame him, but it was your idea so you owe Jade an apology." She nodded and we walked back into class where I grabbed Beck and shoved him against the wall saying "Kiss someone other than Jade while dating Jade again and I will kick your ass."

The rest of class passed uneventfully and we all went to lunch. I saw Cat was looking down again and poked her forehead. She looked at me and I said "Relax Cat, you don't need to stress you're doing great. Whatever's wrong don't let it affect you all day." She nodded and smiled slightly then we walked back to everyone else and she got into a conversation with Robbie. Tori pulled Jade to the side and apologized to her. That was the day I realized Tori really was like the old Jade, even if she was terrified the whole time. That leads us back to today.