You're all confused. And that's ok! Because this is when everything comes clear. I was going to do a chapter yesterday but I got caught up with Christmas Shopping! So sorry. Yesterday was exactly a year I've been on this site and I am glad to say that I've written 21 stories since then. And most are complete. But anyway on with the story!


Mara's POV:

"Where is she?" I asked Nate. He shrugged and looked down.

"You know something." Mitchie said, pulling a chair over and sitting down in front of him. She took a gentler approach. "She came to see you last night, didn't she?" She asked, her melodic voice soft. Nate nodded. "What happened?"

"She said she wanted to hurt Dana. So I assume that she did but not right then. I didn't know she left." He said. Mitchie looked back at me, eyebrow raised in a way saying, 'You see? Gentle makes them spill.'. I nodded back at her.

"Ok. So she's after Dana." I clarified. Cornelia came into the cellar.

"Let him go. He's going to spy on little princess Dana." She said, leaning down to look into his eyes. "And you're going to tell us everything, lover boy." She tapped his cheek and took a key out of her pocket. She gave it to me and I unlocked his chains. He stood up and stretched. "If I know my little sister well, she wouldn't attack the enemy straight away. She would be getting people on her side to cover up for her. That's what she did when we were little kids." Cornelia said, looking at the wall. "Go and find out who our allies are and Nate?" She turned to him. "Don't give Caitlyn a reason to hate you again." With that, she walked back upstairs.

Mitchie and I went upstairs to find out who our allies were, after saying good morning to the rest of the people here. Nate came up and straight to the room Caitlyn's dad gave him. I looked after his walking figure and sighed. It's nothing personal. It's who I am. Sure, I am as strong as Caitlyn but I know more skills because of my background. Caitlyn beats me by a little bit of knowledge and manipulation. I just hit, kill and ask questions after. I really want my best friend back but the only way I am going to do that is if I become friends with Nate. Just great.


Dana's POV:

My phone rang and I leaped at it, smiling at the name shown on its bright screen. I took a deep breath and answered. "Nate?"

"Hey, Dana. Where are you?" He asked. I ignored his question.

"Did they hurt you?" I asked.

"Few punches and hits here and there. They chained me up but nothing that I couldn't handle. God, I was desperate for the toilet." I always loved his optimistic jokes.

"Where are you?" I asked.

"Don't worry, babe. I'm near where you are. Look, I can't talk over the phone in case they're tapping into what we're saying. I'll see you soon. Stay safe." He hung up before I could say 'bye'. I sighed and put my phone down. She hurt him a little but not too much. I put on my jacket and walked out the door. I had to meet someone who can help me take down Scorpion.


Nate's POV:

I hung up the phone and placed it on the bedside table. Shane and Jason smiled at me and patted my back before leaving the room. I started to pack up my stuff because I was leaving in just under an hour. I really wanted to hurt Dana for what she did to my best friend. All three of us were close once. Back when I was just starting to date Dana. Well, I wouldn't say 'close'. Who am I kidding, they despised each other. Caitlyn because she was in love with me and Dana because she was jealous of my close relationship with my best friend.

I realized something that I was missing. I went out and downstairs. I stopped in front of Caitlyn's dad, Mason. "How did you find out she left?" I asked. He dug into his pocket and handed me a piece of white paper. I looked at him and took it, looking down at it. I read it.

Dear everyone,

I am on my way to God knows where. I need some time

to clear my thoughts and everything. And to also get a little

bit of revenge while I'm at it. One of you probably know

where I am off to and what I am going to do and when that

person tells the rest of you, do not, and I repeat, do not

stop me.

Love, Scorpion. x

I looked up a Mason and he shrugged. "We thought that person was you and we were right. If you want to stop her from killing Dana then go ahead. We won't stop her because we know she will hurt us without her conscious knowing. Son, you are in a hell of a love triangle." He patted my shoulder and walked into the living room. Everyone left in the kitchen stared at my shocked reaction.

"I'm not stopping her!" I said, giving the letter to Caitlyn's mother.

"Good choice." She said. I nodded and went back to my room. At least we were all being civil.

...

I arrived at Axel's base and was let in quickly. Dana stood in the middle of the room, her arms wide. I mentally cursed her and put on a fake grin and hugged her. She squeezed her body against mine and I swear my stomach was churning. "You're with me again." She whispered, stepping back and inspecting my bruises. "Mara's technique." She observed. Only Mara could throw hits and punches like that.

"Doesn't matter." I smiled, stroking her face. I had to do all this even thought I didn't want to. I just wanted to kill her off and get it over and done with.

"Exactly. Because we're going to kill Scorpion. Daddy held his part of the deal, now I must hold mine." She turned around and faced a briefcase I had just realized was there. She opened it and took out the object. "And this is how we're going to do it." She turned around, smiling at me. I smiled back and kissed her. She pulled back. "You taste strong." She said.

"Had a couple of freedom drinks." I replied. She grinned and kissed me again.

Step 1 & 2 complete. Step 3: lead her to Caitlyn.


Caitlyn's POV:

"Caitlyn?" The man asked. I smiled and pulled my hood down.

"Hello, Brown." I said. Brown offered me a seat in front of his large desk. I sat down and he sat on the desk. "I need to ask you for something." I started.

"Anything for you, Poppet." He smiled.

"Do you know where Axel's base is in?" I asked. Brown laughed like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"Canada." He said. Realization spread across my face.

"Camp Star?" I said. He nodded. I laughed at how stupid I was. "Great, I am to travel all the way to Canada?"

"Your father sent Nate there on a mission. He should be landing any minute now." Brown checked his watch. I smiled to myself.

"Do you have map plan of his base?" I asked.

"Yeah. Here, don't lose 'em." He chucked me a rolled piece of paper. I put it in my bag and stood up, hugging him. "Stay safe."

"I will. I always will." I kissed his cheek and started for the door.

"You're still beautiful, you know?" Brown asked me. I turned back to him.

"Dana threw acid on my face and it was so bad I had to put a metal mould onto it. Now I look like the world's first female robot." I said, I pulled my hair and tied it up in a ponytail. I put my hood up and smiled. "But that's what makes people fear me. I should thank Dana before I crush her little body to death." I smirked. She's probably hoping I regret I was ever beautiful. But I don't. I know I am beautiful. I mean, I am resistible. I shrugged and waved, leaving. I ran down the stairs and into the cold dark air. I ran down the alleyway and on my way to Brown's lockup for a jet to fly me to Canada.

I'm on my way for you, Dana Turner.