A/N: *LE GASP!* Could it be? Surely not another update! And so soon!

"He's staying at your house?!" Sam asked incredulously.

"Bummer man." Tucker muttered, as we paused by my locker.

"Tell me about it." I replied bitterly, leaning against the wall with a sigh.

I'd just broke the news to Sam and Tuck that Vlad would be coming over today-and not leaving for quite awhile it seems.

"He's got to be up to something!"

I nodded absently at Sam's remark, "But what?" I asked, even already knowing the answer.

"Well...you did say he was still cloning." Tuck began, referring to Mary Sue, "So maybe he's here to figure out just how to make a perfect clone."

"Or maybe he's sick of cloning and decided to try and get Danny again."

Both exchanged worried looks and glanced at me, "Maybe." I said, shrugging evasively, "We'll just have to wait and see."

"Just be careful dude."

I waved bye to my friends as I headed home, since Vlad was coming over my parents wanted Jazz and I there to welcome him-joy-, and as much as Sam and Tuck wanted to come over they knew it wouldn't be appreciated by my folks.

As soon as I was inside I slipped upstairs to my room, dropping my bag by the door. I sighed, Sam and Tuck really were worried, and I knew they wanted to help, but I couldn't tell them why Vlad was here.

Because to do that, I'd need to tell them what I'd done-and I don't think they'd be too happy about it.

I mean, Vlad being here to watch me was one thing-him being here because he was suspicious about me wanting to join him...well, it's not exactly something they'd understand…

And I doubt they wanted to hear that I planned to use the time Vlad was here to try and convince him about my situation.

"Danny! Get down here he'll be here soon!" mom called up.

"Coming!" I yelled back, taking my time to walk downstairs.

No sooner did I reach the last step than the doorbell rang.

"VLADDIE!" dad yelled, yanking open the door.

Wincing slightly Vlad forced a smile and stepped inside, carrying two suitcases, "Hello Jack, and Maddie of course!" his smile warmed slightly.

"Here let me help you with those!" dad said, taking both suitcases and then shoving them towards me, "Here Danny, take these upstairs!"

"What?!" I demanded, nearly dropping the two cases of luggage.

"Thank you Jack, Daniel." Vlad said, nodding in my direction with an amused smirk in place.

Biting my tongue, I turned and began dragging the cases to the guest room.

"Careful with those, little badger!" Vlad called out in a cheerful tone as he followed mom and dad to the kitchen.

And as much as I wanted to throw the stupid things down the stairs and tell him to get them himself if he was so worried-I couldn't afford to mess up anymore. Sighing I lifted the cases slightly higher and continued upstairs.

I must admit I was surprised that while the boy's shoulders tensed slightly, he had no other reaction to my small jab. Odd, I'd expected at least a glare in return. Frowning I followed his parents to their kitchen, contemplating his unusual behavior.

He certainly was out of sorts, but over what?

Shaking my head I dismissed it, there'd be plenty of time to see what he was up to, but for now, I needed to play the part of a guest.

A/N: Not much I know, I'm sorry! Review please?