NOOOOOO! Attention all Sibuna Fans.

I just heard that Nathalia Ramos (Nina) is most likely NOT returning for Season 3! They're still going to be going through with production most likely but I'm crossing my fingers for Nina to still be in the show! How the hell could that happen! (Sorry for the language but I'm really upset) Nina is the CHOSEN ONE and this really just ruined my day. I love House of Anubis and now I'm officially depressed. :(

If you like Nina PLEASE comment and let's get everyone to spread the word and

convince her to come back! There's also a petition running through Twitter if you are interested.

Please help bring Natalia back!

(And btw if you think this is stupid, this is a HOA fanfiction. So don't judge)

Now that I have finished my crazed rant… I had a couple people suggest who it should be coming up the attic. But you'll have to wait and see for yourself! I had a pretty good idea about what I wanted to do...so hope you like it!

Chapter 4: Sacrifice

The noise increased in volume and I detected the jingle of metal hitting against

metal.

Victor's keys.

I was in for a world of trouble if Victor caught me. I looked around frantically for a place to hide. But there was nowhere to hide thanks to Victor who broke down the entrance to the secret room, trying to discover the hidden Ankh pieces last term.

I decided to acknowledge my fate and stand my ground, preparing for the worst...

Suddenly, I hear an ear-splitting crash one floor below and the pair of feet quickly retreating, searching for the source of the commotion.

"What do you think you're doing?" I hear Victor yell. Yep, it was definitely Victor coming up the stairs, I mentally confirm

"Sorry, I slipped. I can be such a klutz."says a familiar voice.

Was that Fabian's voice? I slipped down the stairs as quietly as I could pausing to carefully close the door behind me. I was not taking any chances.

Victor: "Well, you will definitely have time to contemplate being more careful next time." he sneered.

I hear a slight groan. I peak around the wall and see the backside of a furious Victor waving a toothbrush in front of Fabian's face.

Victor: "I want to see my face reflected in those toilet bowls." he growls.

Not the toothbrush punishment!

Fabian notices me standing there, straightens up and says, "It won't happen again."

Victor: "See that it does not ...and clean this mess up." he gestures at the broken vase on the floor. And with that, he stalks off in the direction of his office in a huff, totally forgetting about the attic incident.

I let out a sigh of relief. I was extremely lucky.

And then, it dawned on me: It hadn't been luck at all. Fabian had realized i was up there. He had purposely put himself on the line and had taken the punishment intended for ME.

I internally blushed at the thought. I really owed him-big time. But, I can't help thinking...Is that something a friend would do or something more? I give a deep sigh and force myself to forget about it.

I make sure the coast is clear and walk out from behind the concealment of the wall and he's still standing there, waiting.

"Thanks" It's all I can manage to say for some odd reason. It's like my brain

has shut off.

He smiles sheepishly in my direction as he examines my expression intently. Unexpectedly, I notice several different emotions flicker across his face. I detect first confusion and then concern. I stare back, wondering what he was seeing in my face.

Fabian: "Hey, what's wrong?" he frowns, walking towards me.

Wrong? What does he mean? Recognition hits me with full force. I give myself a mental face palm. How could I be so blind? But with that realization comes a sinking feeling.

My face is such a dead give away to my previously shed tears. I didn't want Fabian to see my like this. Now he knows I've been crying ...and he's sure to ask me why.

I just stand there awkwardly trying to figure out how to answer. He takes that as an inability to speak and immediately takes me up into a big bear hug. His strong and protective arms holding me to him seem to give me a sense of strength and with it-my voice back.

"I was just thinking about some things up there." I say somewhat avoiding the subject.

He pulls back and stares at me, trying to read my thoughts. He seems to detect my sudden shyness to answer so he says, "Do you want to talk about it? I'm here to listen to anything you have to say."

I swallow hard. As much as I trust him, bringing up my parents is personal ...and dangerous business. But he HAD just saved me from a big punishment and I owed him something...

"I was just...just thinking about my... parents" I struggled to get the words out without my voice breaking. I look down.

Fabian: "I'm so sorry, Nina." I hear the pain in his voice. I look up, astonished. He wasn't supposed to be upset...

"Why are YOU upset?" I ask genuinely puzzled.

Fabian: "Cause seeing you hurting makes me upset. You're always so happy and seeing you any other way literally brings me pain." he says sincerely.

I stand there speechless. Man, that seems to be happening a lot today. I quickly try to regain my composure.

"Thank you." I whisper. Well, there goes THAT plan, so I continue "...for everything-For saving me from Victor's wrath and always making me feel better."

I saw Fabian smile. "You're welcome." he seems to think of something else, so he adds, "And Nina? You know I'll always be there for you, right?"

"I know. You've really proven that to me today." I give him a small smile and a quick hug.

Fabian: "And you would help me if I needed it right?" he says slowly. His tone seems to be implying something but his face is expressionless leaving me slightly confused.

"Of course." I say slowly, trying to interpret the meaning.

Fabian: "Then you wouldn't mind at all if I said I needed HELP cleaning up this mess. Would you?" he grins mischievously. I love that geeky grin of his.

I laugh, not expecting this change of pace. Real mature Fabian, i think to myself. He is such a dork-but i like that about him. I force myself to act as if I'm seriously contemplating this profound idea as I say, "Hmm... I'll have to think about it."

Fabian: "Oh really?" he raises his eyebrows mockingly. "And what exactly is there to think about?"

Two can play this game. "Just how much faster it'll take me to reach the cleaning supplies in the kitchen compared to you." I reply teasingly.

He gets a funny look on his face and starts to say something but I'm already up and running, extremely satisfied with his reaction. I hear him laugh behind me as he comes to his senses and tries to catch up.

We were side by side now. As much as I hated to admit it-he WAS faster than me but I'll never give him the pleasure of hearing that-especially from me.

I'm able to just make it down the stairs after him before he trips and takes me down with him. "You know what? You are a klutz." I laugh.

Fabian: "Am not!" he gasps and I see a twinkle in his eyes.

I quickly scramble to get up but he just holds me down and says, "No, you don't."

"Hey! Not fair." I protest. Eventually, I manage to release his hold on me and start up again.

He MAY be fast but he's not strong enough to hold me down for long! Unless he tickles me of course. Stupid weakness.

I look behind my shoulder back at Fabian, who's rapidly gaining on me. And then suddenly, I turn a corner failing to notice someone right in front of me before I ram straight into them.

I look up to see a person I've never seen before in my life.

Who do YOU think it is? Feel free to comment! :) Next chapter in the works.

-Waverly