Jerome entered the story. "Hey, auth! You got some mail." I took it from him and ripped the envelope open.
"No way! I just got the rights to House of Anubis!" I screamed as I was reading the letter. I turned away from Jerome, so I didn't see his smirk. "Wait! Hold on a sec. What's this at the bottom? Alfie's Alien Log, Stardate: Gamma Psi Phi 43208? Jerome! You little-"
"Hey, auth! Jerome." Fabian entered the room, his guitar in hand.
"Hey, Fabes, can I borrow that for a bit? I'll give you the perfect gift for Nina."
"Sure." He looked confused, but went with it.
"Great. Thanks. Now, Fabian, I'm going to have to ask you to leave the room and lock the door behind you. By the way, Nina's off to the library."
"Fine. I'll go catch up with her." Once Fabian had left I grinned evilly at Jerome. His smirk turned to fear, as he backed into the corner.
"Come on, auth. Let's be rational about this." He chuckled nervously.
"Oh, we'll certainly be rational, since I don't own House of Anubis." I raised up the guitar, holding it by its neck. "BTW, you owe Fabian a new guitar." Jerome still cowered in the corner.
The screen fades to black as whacks and out of tune guitar strings are heard.
Starlightchick: Am I that predictable or are you just awesome like that? Or both? BTW, you readers should check out her stories, if you haven't already.
On to the story:
Recap(paraphrased): Nina was kidnapped. It turns out to be a deja vu of Joy's disappearance. Sibuna might have a lead to where she is. Patricia called Joy. Someone answered her call, but it wasn't Joy's voice; it was-
Nina's!
"Nina! OMG! Are you okay?" Amber squealed for five whole minutes.
"Yeah, Amber. I'm fine."
Patricia butt in. "Nina, I'm glad you're alright an' all that, but where's Joy? This is her number after all."
"Right here, Patricia."
"Joy!"
"Hey, everyone. Nina and I met a few hours ago."
"Yeah, it turns out Joy was being held here in this creepy castle, too. Well, it's not that creepy. They renovated it, so the inside's all modern."
Jerome joined the conversation. "Hey, I hate to break up this cozy little chat, but the big question is...where are you, Nina?"
"Umm... I'll let Joy handle this one."
"Guys, the directions here are too complicated. I'll text Patricia them later."
"Are they forcing you to do anything?" Fabian asked.
"No, but I'm not allowed to leave."
"Our meeting backfired on them though. I've shown Nina the secret passage out. It's too risky to use it now though."
Fabian said,"I'm really glad you're both okay." He was about to say more, but Victor was calling from the hall.
"It's time for supper. There better not be any funny business coming from your room, Lewis and Clarke. I expect you all in the dining room immediately."
Joy laughed when his little spiel was over. "Good ole' Victor. I guess it's time for you all to bounce. We'll talk more later."
"See you all. Don't worry about me too much. Sibuna." Nina said.
"Bye, Joy. Later, Nina. Sibuna." the club members replied. They left for the dining room.
.
When Nina had been let out of the SUV, her first thought was, 'Welcome to Hogwarts.' She was staring at an ancient castle. The driver had said, "You'll be staying here now, Ms. Martin." That comment shook her back to reality.
"No! I have school. What about my friends?" He leaned closer and muttered some words into her ear. "Fine," she conceded, "but only because of them." Nina was given a tour of the rooms. She was trying to find her way back to her new bedroom when she bumped into someone. That was how Nina and Joy officially met. They really seemed to hit it off, having a lot in common. Inside, Joy was extremely grateful that Nina turned out to be the Chosen One and not her. She thought her life was going to get back to normal-or at least as close to normal as possible. While the girls were sharing stories, Frederick Mercer was video chatting with the Society. Victor had decided it was time to resort to desperate measures. He placed a call, looking weary, but enlightened when he hung up. The deal had been made.
Joy and Nina were in the kitchen eating supper, when Mr. Mercer came into the room. "Sweetums, could you come into my office? Now?" Joy flashed Nina and apologetic look.
"Oh, alright." She followed her father into the room next door. He shut it and told her to sit down.
"We've been discussing things and have decided that it's best for you to leave the castle. You may stay at Anubis House."
"Sure, I'll get to hang out with Patricia again! Wait, but what about Nina?"
Frederick Mercer sighed. "Certain...things are going to take place here. It's best that you go. Now, go pack. Roger will be waiting by the front door." Joy left her dad's office and went to say bye to Nina. She told her about their conversation. Nina was paler by the end of hearing it.
"They've found another way, haven't they? Another way to tip the scales? Please, you've got to help me!" she cried.
"Look. I can't promise much, but you have my word, Patricia and the others will hear about this."
"Thanks. Will you give this to Fabian for me?" Nina handed Joy a sealed envelope.
"Sure. what's in it?"
Nina sighed. "Just tell him it's the answer to his question from Prom."
"Got it. See ya, Nins."
"Bye, Joy." Nina smiled.
Nina made her way back to her new room while Joy packed her stuff. Joy had questions about what was in Nina's letter, but wasn't about to go snooping through Fabes' stuff. Waving good-bye to the castle left her feeling more confused than ever. Her life, she thought, was very mixed up. Roger pulled up at the school's entrance.
"Farewell, Miss Mercer."
"Bye, Rog." Joy wheeled her luggage to the House of Anubis and rang the doorbell.
"Coming," she heard from within. The lock clicked open and she found herself face-to-face with none other than-
AN: I also don't own Hogwarts.
