I have to change a few things. Two Osirains now, who shall it be? What to do, what to do? *le smirk* I'm sure you all know who it is at this point. But it was amazing.

I need reviews *sniffle* Talk of drug-use in this chapter, you've been warned.

House of Discoveries, The New Chosen One
Chapter Four

"UGH!" Jerome said as he looked in the mirror in the morning as he heard Poppy downstairs.

Everyone was down there, dressed in their best clothes and he couldn't button his shirt his hands were shakinig so bad.

"Jerome?" Alfie asked as he sat on the bed, "I'm wearing a clip-on tie. Do you want to use it?"

"No, Alfie!" Jerome said, finally buttoning his shirt and looking at the tie in his hand, "Great," he said sarcastically.

Alfie sighed, walking out.

Jerome struggled with his tie for a few minutes until someone knocked at the door.

"C'mon in," Jerome said, seeing Fabian in the mirror.

Fabian sighed, "Here, let me help."

"But-"

"I'm good at it," Fabian smiled, taking the tie and wrapping it around his neck, "It will be alright," he said, smiling and finishing his boyfriend's tie, "Is your mother going to be there?"

Jerome nodded and Fabian knew by his face that he hit a nerve. "She probably won't talk to me though. Unless she wants to mess with me. She loves to do that."

Fabian grabbed his hand, "Well don't let it get to you. You're perfect no matter what."

Jerome laughed quietly, "If you think I'm perfect then there is a lot of things you don't know about me, Fabian Rutter," and walked out.

Fabian sighed softly, following.

"Poppy!" Joan Clarke said, hugging her, "My favorite girl."

"Hi, mum," Poppy said, "Did you say hi to Jerome?"

Joan sighed, "Yes, I suppose I should."

"He has a boyfriend!" Poppy said, "Isn't that great?"

Joan smirked, "Yes, perfect. And does his boyfriend know about his habits?"

Poppy sighed, "Mum, Jerome doesn't do that anymore."

"As far as you know," Joan snapped, "Save me a seat inside," and walked over to the Anubis gang.

"Jerome," Joan said sweetly, "How nice to see you!"

"U-Uh..." Jerome said.

"I see you're high again," Joan said.

"Wh-What?" Jerome croaked, looking at Fabian nervously, "No I'm not, mum! I don't do that anymore!"

Joan snorted, "Yeah, right."

"Jerome!" his father's lawyer, Drake, yelled.

Jerome looked up and walked over as Joan continued to talk to the Anubis crew.

"I just found out your mother is against your father on this," Drake said, sorting through his paper as his -obviously dyed- black hair drooped over his green eyes.

Jerome groaned, "Of course."

"She's going to try to find facts against your father and you because you were working with him," Drake said, "You'll be testifying against your mother."

"Gladly," Jerome gritted his teeth, "Can I press a few charges?"

"Like what?" Drake asked, instantly interested.

"Child neglect from when I was little, starving a child, and verbal abuse?" Jerome asked.

"Jerome..." Drake smiled, "I think you just gave me a case that could get your father out and your mother in!"

Jerome looked at him wide-eyed, "But Poppy loves mum, she'd never say anything bad about her."

"If we can trick her to she will," Drake said, "I'm sure I'll find a way."

"And so," Mara read off of her essay, "One caring son and one caring daughter-"

"And a good friend," Jerome added in.

Mara smiled, "Got the gem back for their father," she sat down and everyone clapped, even the judge.

"I actually have another case!" Drake stood up.

"Mr. Drake, that is another story for another time," Judge Marcus said.

"No," Jerome said quickly, standing up and wincing, "Sir, it has to do with my custody!"

"Mr. Clarke," the judge said, "Please sit down."

"My mother, Joan Clarke, hurts me!" Jerome said quickly.

The judge's eyes widened, "Mr. Clarke-"

"Please, you have to help me!" Jerome said quickly, wincing when his back started to hurt.

Joan glared at him, standing up, "SIT DOWN, YOU MORON!"

"Ms. Clarke, sit down!" Judge Marcus yelled.

"No!" Joan said, "This little bitch thinks that he can get away with anything because he got slapped around a little! I have an excuse! I was drunk when I didn't so I don't know what I was doing."

Well isn't she a dumbass, Jerome thought, Dumbass of the year.

The judge's eyes widened, "Officer Parks, please escort John, Jerome, Poppy, and the rest of the children out. Mr. Drake, you stay. John Clarke, the court rules in your favor and you also have custody of your children."

John hurried Poppy and Jerome out with the other kids as Jerome watched wide-eyed.

"I'll get you for this, Jerome!" Joan yelled as the police surrounded her, "You won't be able to walk-"

John held Jerome's ears, pushing him out of the building.

Jerome ran down the steps and leaned against the car, tears spilling down his cheeks.

Great, Jerome thought, Senkhara is after the Chosen One, Rufus is after me, and now my mother is after me.

"Jerome," his father said gently.

Jerome whipped around and hugged him, burrying his face in his chest as he shook, "I-Is she going to...?"

"No," John said, rocking him, "She's going to jail. You're safe."

"Jerome!" Fabian called, running over.

Jerome pulled away from John and Fabian instantly grabbed him into a hug.

"Are you okay?" Fabian asked.

Jerome nodded, wiping his eyes, "We'll...talk at home. About what my mum said," he slipped his hand into Fabian's, "Um, dad, about Fabian and I-"

"Poppy already told me," John smiled, "I'm proud of you two for coming out like that," he smiled at Fabian, "You take care of my boy, alright?"

Fabian nodded, "Yes, sir."

"You too, Jerome," John smiled, "You can be a handful, but this one looks like he might need a little help too."

Jerome smied, "I will, dad."

"Alright, I'll come see you soon," John nodded, "I'm going to go try to find a flat."

"Bye," Jerome hugged him and turned to Fabian, "Look, about the drugs-"

"That's not you anymore," Fabian said, kissing him, "I know that."

Jerome smiled happily.

"Jerome!" Eddie ran over, "Here's the- ow!" he dropped the gem as it glowed.

Jerome picked it up and looked at Eddie in awe, "What was that about? It's not even hurting me."

"Let me try," Fabian took the gem and it glowed, making him drop it as well, "Ouch!"

Jerome picked it up again, putting it in his pocket, "Okay then."

"What was that about? What's been going on around here? Why have I been drawn to Nina and Jerome?" Eddie demanded.

"Um," Fabian said, "Why don't you ask Patricia? Patricia!"

Patricia walked over, "What?"

"Eddie wants to know what's going on about the Osirain thing! You can tell him! Bye," Fabian grabbed Jerome's hand and got in the taxi.

"Where to?" the driver asked.

"Anubis House," Fabian said, sighing, "Jerome, please put your seat belt on."

Jerome rolled his eyes, "Yes, mum," he said sarcastically.

Fabian sighed, "Your dad was right. You're a handful."

"That's why you love me," Jerome smirked.

"We need to talk about your mum," Fabian said, getting serious.

Jerome sighed, "Later."

Fabian sighed also, "Jerome, you can't put it off forever."

"I can put it off until the crazy guy and the ghost are off my back and I figure out what the Chosen One even means," Jerome growled.

Fabian put a hand on his back, "Alright, alright."

Jerome let out a huff and put his head back, "So...we're definatley giving the mask to Senkhara?"

"Yeah," Fabian said as the car stopped and he handed the cab driver the money, "For you and Nina."

"But what about Rufus?" Jerome whispered as they walked passed the kitchen.

Vera listened as the two boys whispered in the hallway.

"He won't come after you," Fabian said gentley.

"But I have the third eye to the mask," Jerome sighed, "And I mean, even with two Osirains, I'm still DEAD!"

"Jerome, keep it down," Fabian whispered, "He doesn't even know you have the gem. C'mon, let's go talk to Victor about switching rooms," he led him up the stairs.

Vera smiled happily, going through her contacts and dialing Rufus's number, "I know where the third eye to the mask is, Rufus. And it will be so easy to get it."

"Good. I'll be there after ten," Rufus said and hung up.

"So you'd rather have Fabian as a roomie than me?" Alfie asked.

Jerome sighed, "Alfie, he's my boyfriend."

"Aw, you already refer to eachother as boyfriends!" Alfie cooed.

Jerome rolled his eyes, "Whatever. I'm moving to the next room over. It's not like I'll be extreamly far away."

Alfie sighed, taking the box from him, "Give it here before you hurt youself," he took the box and walked over to where Eddie was moving out of his and Fabian's room.

"'Sup?" Eddie asked, "Do you like Grimm? That's my favorite show. I watch it over and over again on my laptop. Hope you don't mind," he walked in the room.

Jerome shook his head, laughing as he set down another box in his and Fabian's room.

"Great," Alfie said sarcastically, "Some American show that no one has ever even heard of!"

"I trust you two are getting settled again?" Victor asked.

"Yeah," Jerome muttered, "Victor, if I said Vera was working for Rufus then what would you say?"

"I would say that I think there's a possibility and I have my eye on the situation," Victor walked away.

"Oh, he's good," Jerome said.

Fabian laughed, "C'mon, I'll help you unpack your stuff."

Chosen One.

Eddie tossed and turned in his sleep.

Protect the Chosen One, Osirain!

Eddie groaned and shot awake. Well, he shot awake in his dream.

"OSIRAIN!" Senkhara said.

Eddie blinked, half-asleep, "What do you want now?"

"Go to the Chosen One! Protect him! He is in danger!" Senkhara yelled.

He got out of bed and slipped up the stairs, looking in on Nina.

Eddie turned around to face Senkhara, "What are you talking about? Nina's fine."

"I said he, you idiotic bag of flesh!" she growled.

"Jerome," Eddie said as he woke up, running out of his and Alfie's room.

Eddie went into Jerome and Fabian's room where he saw a figure shuffling around with a huge bag, "HEY! STOP! VICTOR, HELP!" he yelled at the top of his lungs, holding his hand out and chanting in Egyptian, causing the man to fall.

Jerome turned the light on and pressed himself against the wall.

There, on the floor, was Rufus Zeno with a body-sized bag.

"Jerome!" Fabian said, hurrying over and standing in front of him.

"Rufus Zeno!" Victor said from the doorway, "I'm calling the police!"

Rufus glared at him, "I'll be back, Chosen One," he sneered at Jerome and pushed Victor, running out of the house.

Eddie turned to Jerome, "You alright?"

"Did he get the gem?" Nina asked from the doorway.

Eddie glared at her and so did Fabian.

Eddie talked in a serious voice, "You're really acting like that after one of the Chosen Ones were just in danger?"

"I'm in danger if the gem is taken!" Nina yelled.

"Nina Martin, go to your room," Victor said.

"But-"

"Now!" Victor yelled and she hurried up to her room.

Fabian turned to Jerome, "Are you alright, Jerome?"

"I'm fine," Jerome nodded to them, "Really, I am."

Eddie looked happy, "I just spoke Egyptian!"

"Alright, Mr. Miller, off to bed. Jerome is just a room away," Victor rolled his eyes.

"Right, bye!" Eddie smiled and left the room, jumping in the hallway, dancing around like an idiot all because he got to speak another language without having to read a book.

"Mr. Clarke," Victor said sternly.

Jerome looked up.

Victor sighed, "Mr. Sweet caught wind of the news of your mother's trial. He said that on top of your kidnapping you are allowed to take a few days off from school. He's coming over tomorrow anyways, he's keeping Eddie home from school."

"What about Fabian?" Jerome asked.

Victor sighed, "I suppose you do need your Osirain here while I'm out," he ran a hand over his face, "Alright, Rutter, you stay as well. But no funny business."

"Yes, sir," they both said.

"Clarke, sleep in tomorrow as well," Victor said, "That's an order," he called as he went up the stairs.

Jerome sighed, lying on his bed, "Hey, Fabian?"

"Yeah?" Fabian asked.

"Thanks for being my Osirain," Jerome said.

Fabian rolled his eyes, "Eddie is the one that ran in here and just about cursed Rufus for even getting near you."

"You're still my favorite," Jerome said.

"Go to sleep," Fabian laughed.

Jerome burried his face in his pillow and had his first peaceful sleep since this all started, the gem placed in his pocket.

End of Chapter
Eddie was the Osirain! So cool! Can't wait for Mr. Sweet to talk to them all in the next chapter. I for one think that the dude is nice.