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"So, uh, Ian. Do you like America?" Liz asked as they ate dinner.

They meaning, Ian, Amy, Fiske, Liz, Nellie, Dan and Josh.

Amy held back a snort. Yeah, right.

Ian looked up. "No."

Liz's brow furrowed. Amy knew that was definately not the answer she'd hoped for.

Oddly, it made the situation funny and she burst out laughing. Everyone turned to her, wondering about her sudden outburst. Heat rose to her cheeks.

To break the tension, Liz asked "Whe're your parents?"

Amy knew that was a bit sore subject for Ian. She knew it always made him think of Natalie, even if he didn't say it. And sure enough, behind the Kabra mask she saw hurt reflect in those amber eyes.

Ian cleared his throat. "Dead."

That was half-true. Isabel was dead, but Vikram might be alive. Although, Amy was sure, Ian wouldn't care either way. Wether Vikram was dead of alive, he wouldn't go looking for him. She hoped.

"S-sorry." Liz said. Amy noticed she was picking on her food with her fork. A sign of being lost in thought.

Suddenly Liz perked up, "Hey, where's Janus? Isn't he going to eat with us?"

Ian cocked an eyebrow at Amy. "Yes, isn't he?"

Amy narrowed his eyes at him. One minute, you feel sorry for the guy. The next you know, you want to punch him.

Dan sent Amy a confused look. Amy told him with her eyes.

Jonah.

Liz turned to Amy. "I haven't seen him since I came, where is he, anyway?"

Before Any could answer, a crash sounded from the back garden.

Nellie stood up instinctively. Then sat down again. "Reflexes." she muttered before plugging in her earbuds.

"What was that?" Liz asked.

Amy shrugged. "Don't know. I'll go check it out."

Not waiting for a response, Amy walked to the back garden by herself. There, by the bushes, she noticed three heads. A blue, a brown and a red.

"It's me!" Amy whispered.

The three heads rose to full persons. Jonah fixed his blue cap and smiled. "Sup!"

Amy raised an eyebrow, "What was that noise?"

"Nothing to worry about. Say, do you have food? I'm starving!" Hamilton said.

Sinead rolled her eyes. "When are you not?" She turned to Amy. "I was talking to Fiske when you came. Didn't have a lot of time to hide and grab some food."

"Sorry guys, but you'll have to wait. We're done soon. You can come then." Amy smiled apologetically. She then turned to Jonah, "I need a favor."

"Anythi'n for A-dawg." Then his eyes widened. "Except being your boyfriend."

Amy's cheeks grew rose red. "You heard that? Well, no. But, you'll have to change."

Jonah frowned. "What kind of change?"

Amy raised a shoulder. "Uhh, I guess, change clothes and drop the slang. Your'e going to pretend to be Janus. A friend of mine, who is from Venice. Do you think you can do it?"

Jonah flashed a grin. "Don't ya know my movies coming out? Gangsta chronicles? I can be an actor anytime!"

Amy sighed, "You, not ya."

"Right."

"Amy!"

"Coming!" Amy shouted back. She turned to the trio. "Just stay put. Except for you Jonah. Meet us at the dining table."

Hamilton's eyes widened. "Can I be Janus? I'm really hungry!"

Sinead pursed her lips. "Can he? I'd rather have Jonah over here."

Amy shook her head. "Anyways, I've gotta go. Sorry!"

Jonah grinned. "Time for showbiz."

"What was it?" Liz asked as Amy sat down again.

"Just Saladin chasing a butterfly. He ran into the table and knocked it down."

Dan rolled his eyes. That must've been the stupidest lie ever. Saladin never chases butterflies. Everyone knows that.

"Ian, are you afraid of spiders?" Josh asked.

Ian narrowed his eyes at him. "No."

"Bugs?"

"No."

"Snakes."

"No."

"What about Taipan snakes?"

Ian sighed. "No."

Josh threw his hands up in exasperation. "Then what are you afraid of?"

Dan grinned. He knew exactly what kind of animal he was afraid of.

He whispered it to Josh.

Uncle Fiske cleared his throat. "It's rude to whisper, Dan."

"Sorry." he said, even though he didn't sound sorry at all.

Amy eyed the two of them. Probably because of the identical grins.

Liz seemed to notice it too. "Are you two up to something?"

Josh fake gasped. "How could you accuse me of something I haven't even done yet!"

Amy raised an eyebrow, "Yet?"

Dan face-palmed. Way to blow a cover.

"Whatever. We're going upstairs." He said and motioned for Josh to follow.

"To do what?" Amy asked.

"I'm going to teach Josh some of my new ninja moves! Duh!"

Not leaving any room for comments, Dan and Josh hurried upstairs.

"So, what's the plan?" Josh said as they were out of eartshot.

Dan rubbed his palms. "Oooh, it's very simple!"

Then, together, They put in what they'd rehearsed for every prank.

"MWAHAHAAHA!"

"They're up to something." Amy stated as they heard the doofuses.

"MWAHAHAHA!"

"Definately." Liz agreed.

Two minutes later, everyone was done eating and Nellie was cleaning the table. Ian was about to stand up, when an Egyptian Mau climbed on the table.

Ian's eyes widened. Amy noticed Saladin. And the look he was giving Ian and the look Ian was giving back.

"Ian, don't move." She said.

"Wasn't planning on." He half-whispered back.

Liz looked up from her phone. "What-, Oh hi Saladin!"

Saladin pounced on Ian, but he wasn't there. He was lying on the floor a meter away, Amy on top.

Amy blushed and stood up. "S-sorry." She stuttered, cursing herself inwardly.

"Sorry? You just saved me from that feline! Thanks, and bye!" He said as Saladin growled.

And so began the chase of cat and mouse. Well...probably cat and lucian in this case.

Dan and Josh came laughing downstairs.

"That was hilarious!" Josh said. He wiped tears of mirth from the corner of his eyes. "But it would've been better if Amy hadn't saved him."

"What are you talking about!?" Dan said, as he wiped his own tears. "That was the best part!"

"But, I thought we were supposed to prank Ian."

"All in a day. But, did you see her tomato red face? It was priceless!"

"Arghh! Dan Cahill, you are soo dead!" Amy yelled. But before she could grab a piece of him, the two sprinted away.

Amy humphed and sat down. She turned to Liz, who was stifling giggles.

"What's so funny?"

"Oh, nothing."

Amy sighed. "What should we do? We're done with the projects, your aunt isn't coming till an hour and-"

"Uh, hi Amy!"

Amy spun around and saw Jonah, er- Janus entering the front door. Thankfully, he'd changed his clothes. Instead of baggy jeans, he wore normal ones. Instead of the simple white t-shirt under the black leather jacket, he wore a grey hoodie. And he'd taken of all the chains, too. All in all, he looked pretty casual. Like a normal teenager. And thankfully, he was wearing sun-glasses. The funny part, though, was the black beret.

"Hi Janus." Amy replied, grinning.

"Sup? Did I miss dinner?"

Amy glared at him. 'Sup' was definitely considered as slang.

Liz smiled. "So you're Janus. I'm Liz, Amy's best friend."

She held out her hand,which Jonah was about to fist-bump before he (thankfully) caught himself.

"And well, I'm Amy's best, best, friend."

Liz arched an eyebrow. "I'm Amy's best, best, best friend. We've known each-other for a long time."

"But, Iv'e known her longer. I'm her best, best, best, best friend. Ha! Beat that! That was four bests!"

Liz scowled and Amy face-palmed.

"Janus, why don't you eat? Liz and I have some plans to destroy."

Liz frowned. "What plans?"

Amy grinned. "Dan and Josh's."

"Oh, I'm in." Liz replied, grinning herself.

"Sûr. You two mademoiselle's go. I'll be eating. Alone. With nobody else. Especially, not two-"

Amy cut him off, "Let's go."

"What do we call this operation?" Liz asked as they climbed the stairs.

"Operation, save Ian?" Amy suggested.

"What about Operation... Okay we'll call it, 'Operation Saving Ian.' Can I ask you something, by the way?"

"Sure."

"Do you like Ian?"

Amy's cheeks grew red. Again. "Liz!"

"Okay, okay. Joking."

"...Or am I?"

"Liz!"

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