DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN VICTORiOUS. POV's when mentioned if any.

Prologue

Before the Darkness

No one's POV

Before she was Tori Vega, she was Victoria Vega; before she was Jade West, she was Jadelyn West; before he was Robbie Shapiro, he was Robert Shapiro. Before he was Andre Harris, he was, well um, Andre Harris; before she was Cat Valentine, she was Caterina Valentine; before he was Beck Oliver, he was Beckett Oliver. Before the darkness, there was light. Before the love, there was nothing.

Victoria Vega wasn't always the ruthless backstabber who would do anything for love. She was kind and charismatic and was loved by everyone. Jadelyn West wasn't always the mean and distant Gothic, with a love for scissors. She was a sweet person who had a major life change. Robert Shapiro wasn't always the lame and annoying puppeteer who was glued to Rex Powers. He was a charming young boy who rarely used Rex and was changed forever by tragedy.

Andre Harris wasn't always a musical prodigy with a crazy grandmother. He had a loving family and his grandmother was sane and kind and he was not very good with music until tragedy struck, changing him and his grandmother forever. Caterina Valentine wasn't always the bubbly, dimwitted girl with red hair. She was a shy and nice little girl who had something dark happen to her and made her who she is now. And her hair was brown. Beckett Oliver wasn't always the smooth-talking Canadian with fluffy hair. He was a timid young boy without fluffy hair, who received inspiration from someone close to him.

Before the darkness; before Hollywood Arts High School; before they even met each other, they were strangers living ordinary lives, until they changed forever. They didn't even live in the same city, let alone near each other.

Twelve years ago, they were young children, whose lives were ahead of them and they could dream of their passions and love. Twelve years ago, it all began. Twelve years ago, there wasn't darkness. Twelve years ago, they didn't understand what love is and how it can change people and make them do dangerous things to loved ones. In fact, they didn't really understand a lot of shit. I mean, they were 4 and 5. So, uh, duh.

The story of love beings in the year 2000. Victoria, Andre, Robert, and Beckett were 5 and Jadelyn and Caterina were 4 at the time. Trina was 6, but no one gives a fuck.

Victoria's POV

New Year's Day, 2000 Vega residence, Los Angeles, California.

I cheer loudly as the ball dropped and the year flashed brightly on the board. It is 2000. The start of a new decade and new century. I can't wait to see what will happen this year. Trina is hopping up and down like a maniac. Oh no, I think she drank too much of that bubbly stuff, I can't pronounce it yet. I just call in champags. Much easier than it's real name.

Mommy and Daddy let us stay up late to see the ball drop. They never let Trina and me to stay up on New Year's Eve in the past, but this year is special.

Mommy works as a Kindergarten teacher at the elementary school Trina and me attend. Daddy is a patrolman with the LAPD. Trina is kinda annoying, but she means well and is fun to play with. I'm kinda shy myself and don't talk too much.

I'm short and have unusual cheekbones. My hair is a light brown and I like it short. My brown eyes are innocent and lovely, as Mommy says. Trina is a full head taller than me, but Daddy says that I'll be taller than her in a few years. That will be fun, as I'll be able to tease her.

"Alright, kids, it's wayyy past your bedtimes; brush your teeth and go to bed." Mommy orders. Trina and I groan and march upstairs to our rooms. It'll be hard to fall asleep with all this energy I've got from partying. I didn't even have that champags; Daddy says I'm too young, but it annoys me that Trina can, and she's only a year older!

As I brush my teeth in my bathroom next to my room, I can't help but be excited about all the things that could happen to me this year. After brushing, I change into my pajamas and climb into bed. There are firecrackers going off outside the house from neighbors and it scares me a little. I squeeze my Cuddle Me Cathy doll tighter each time one goes off. Surprisingly, I drift off to sleep in a matter of minutes. This year will be fun.

Robert's POV

New Year's Day 2000, Shapiro residence, Oakland, California.

"Bed time, Robbie." Daddy orders a few minutes after the New Year started.

"Don't call me that, I don't like it, daddy." I whine. I really hate Robbie, so annoying and stupid. Daddy laughs and ruffles my hair. He's in the Air Force and is a pilot. Mommy comes to me and pulls me in for a hug, which is hard because of her fat stomach. They told me that she is praygnaint or something like that. I say preggers. They told me I'll have a little baby brother or sister in 9 months. They gave me this news 4 months ago. Mommy has been acting weird during this time. It is a little scary with her being all happy one minute, to crying the next. Sometimes, she gets really angry over little things, and that is terrifying.

I am short with curly black hair. Mommy says that I may need glasses in the future and that scares me. Daddy tries to get me in the sun as I'm kinda pale.

Daddy picks me up and takes me upstairs to my bedroom. I had brushed my teeth and changed into my pajamas like a good boy in time for the ball drop. I'm a little tired, as I never stayed up this late before. I'm just about asleep when he tucks me into bed and kisses my forehead. Eugh! Gross!

"Goodnight, son, see you tomorrow." He says.

"But, daddy, it is tomorrow." I state confused. He chuckles lightly and leaves, closing the door behind him. I pull my blankie up to my chin and drift into a peaceful sleep. I dream about what this year will show me.

Jadelyn's POV

New Year's Day 2000, West residence, Pasadena, California.

I'm jumping up and down jubilantly as the bell dropped and 2000 started. It's amazing how a year can go by fast and then suddenly the last day and first day are the slowest. I never understood how that worked. Mommy and Daddy attempt to calm me down so that I can fall asleep. I try to, but it's hard! Daddy is a lawyer for a big firm and he is almost always busy, so it's hard for him to have time with me, but he spends his spare time with me all the time. Mommy just stays home with me, while daddy works. She's hoping to reenter the work world when I'm older.

"It's time for bed, kiddo." Mommy announces and I groan as I stop jumping. I hang my head and daddy raises it. I pout a little, begging him to let me stay up a teeny bit longer. He chuckles and shakes his head as he knows what I'm doing and I don't even have to say anything.

"Sorry, sweetie, but you need your rest; this morning will be the start of one of the best years ever." He tells me.

"Really?" I ask, smiling a little.

"That's right, now brush your teeth and go to bed, mommy and I will be in to tuck you in soon."

"Mommy, do I have to?" I ask her. She is sitting at the table and she nods her head.

"Yes, Jadelyn." She replies.

"Aw, man." I groan as I head for my room. I change into my pajamas and go to the bathroom down the hall to brush my teeth. I study myself as I brush my teeth. I am unusually pale, with emerald eyes and shoulder-length light brown hair. After brushing my teeth, I go into my room and climb into my bed and wait until my parents come to tuck me in. They usually come in together and daddy pulls the sheets up to my chin and mommy will sing a short lullaby to me, which almost always knocks me out.

I wait for what seems like hours until I hear it. It sounds like shouting. I can't yet place who's doing the shouting, but I know it's coming from the kitchen. It gradually starts to get louder. I raise my hands and cover my ears as the shouting scares me and I don't like to hear it. Mommy and Daddy are shouting at each other again. They've been doing it a lot lately and whenever I try to talk to them about it, they tell me to leave them alone, and that I'm too young to understand. That hurts my feelings a lot.

The shouting continues until one in the morning and I am finally able to sleep. It was difficult because I was crying and silently begging them to stop. I am afraid of what will happen if I talk to them while they're shouting. They usually do it when they think I'm asleep. Neither of them came into my room to tuck me in, so I had to do it myself. I hope this morning will be better. Scratch that, I hope this year will be better than the end of last year.

Andre's POV

New Year's Day 2000, Harris residence, Berkeley, California.

I am sooo happy right now! The New Year has begun finally. I can't wait to see what will happen this year. My family is equally excited too. Well, actually, they want me to go to bed now, so they're not currently excited. Aw, man this sucks. I hate being under 10! I bet that will all change in 4 years. Besides, I have way too much energy from all this partying now. It'll take a while before I get sleepy, let alone fall asleep altogether.

"Bed now Andre." Daddy orders.

"But-"I start.

"No but's young man." Mommy replies. Oh c'mon!

"Why?" I whine.

"You need your sleep and it's unhealthy to stay up late." Mommy explains. I groan and head for my bathroom to brush my teeth. I stare at myself after brushing. I have a buzz cut, but I want to let my hair grow out and see what I can do with it when I'm older. I'm short and skinny. Both my parents are dentists, so they are reaaaally strict about my oral hygiene as they call it. If they see a single crumb in my mouth, the world seems to end. They inspect my mouth every time after I clean my mouth.

After passing their inspection, I go into my room and change and climb into bed and fall asleep almost immediately. I dream sweet dreams and am eager to start a new year.

Caterina's POV

New Year's Day 2000, Valentine residence, Burbank, California.

I am being carried to bed by mommy, while daddy carries Joey to his room opposite mine. We had a fun time partying the start of the New Year. Good thing I brushed my teeth and changed into pajamas before I fell asleep. I am tiny for my size and have long, chocolate brown hair. The brown is kinda boring and I want to dye it, but my parents won't let me. Not fair!

Joey is a little strange for his age. He's three years older than I am. He's kinda intelligent for his age and asks interesting questions a lot. I mean, a lot. Sometimes, I wish he would shut up.

Daddy is an engineer for some company and is busy most of the time, but he still has time to be with Joey and I. Mommy is a nurse who works at the nearby hospital and has long shifts on some nights.

Mommy tucks me in and kisses my forehead before leaving and closing the door behind me. Good thing I got a night light, because the dark scares me.

I wake up and open my eyes and see that it is almost completely dark in my room, except for the night light. I grab several of my stuffed animals that surround me on my bed and clutch them tightly.

"I'm under my bed." I announce quietly. Then I think about that. It's dark under my bed and there may be a monster under there too! I stifle a scream and nearly faint from fear. I cuddle closer to my animals. I am lucky to have fallen asleep. I have happy dreams and dream about what my life will show me this year. I am excited and scared at the same time.

Beckett's POV

New Year's Day 2000, OIiver residence, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

I am tired! It has been a long day and night. Today was a really long one. My family had a cool celebration tonight. Well, I should say last night, as its past midnight now. I am brushing my teeth and I comb my hair afterwards. My black hair is short and rough. I want it to be nice and soft to touch. Daddy finds it funny, mommy thinks it's cute that I want fluffy hair. I really do!

I go to my room and change and go back to the living room to say good night to my family before I head in. Daddy is a surgeon who operates on the brain. That always scares me. I mean, who would want someone to mess with their brain? Not me, that's for sure! Mommy stays at home with me, but she will return to the work world once I'm older. I hope that's not too long from now. She seems to miss the work. Before I was born, she was an art teacher at the school I am attending and she is very talented. She sometimes makes beautiful pictures from plain boring white canvasses. She does sceneries and paintings of daddy and me. I love her work. Much better than brain operation! That always sends chills down my spine.

Mommy follows me and tucks me in before leaving. She and daddy go to sleep shortly after I do. As I lay in my bed, slowing drifting to sleep, I think about what this New Year will bring us and the adventures that will happen. I smile as I finally drift to sleep about what my future holds for me.

No one's POV

Little did the six sleeping youngsters, dreaming about their futures of the New Year, know was that the New Year would bring many changes and decisions that will shape and change them to become who they are now. The next twelve years will be adventurous and full of emotions as they very slowly, but surely delve into the darkness. The darkness of love. This is the origins of that darkness. This is how it all began so many years ago… This is the origins of love…

zeratulatb presents:

A new VICTORiOUS Fanfiction:

Love Darkness 3:

Origins

Comment or review plz and you'll be rewarded to a preview of the next chapter; first come, first serve only though. The idea hit me like a speeding locomotive. I had a bee in my bonnet and well, here's the prologue for Love Darkness 3. THIS WON'T BE UPDATED UNTIL LOVE DARKNESS 2 IS COMPLETE. So, get pumped and annoyed while waiting for me. Sorry for the inconvenience. AND FOR FUCK'S SAKE, TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK! Pretty please? I'll be your best friend!