Subconscious Hope

DISCLAIMER - I do not own Victorious, or any of the Characters, Images, or any else that is in any way related to it.

FYI: Italics is someone's dream, Bold is someone's inner thoughts, and Bold Italics is a Text Message

A/N: There was a part of me that in the middle of Chap 9, having Tori run out after hearing part of Cat's story. Tori realizes how much Cat needs her, and how much she really wants and needs her in return. But of course, there is still something that she hasn't come in contact with. Dun dun dun...

Chapter 11 - Evil Lurks

Tori was peaceful, her girlfriend in the front of class, singing a song specifically for her. She was soaking in every word.

Wrap me in a bolt of lightning, Send me on my way still smiling,

Maybe that's the way I should go, Stright into the mouth of the unknown.

I left the spare key on the table, I never really thought I'd be able.

To say I mearly visit on the weekend, I lost my whole life and a dear friend.

I've said it so many times

I would change my way, no never mind

God knows I tried

Call me a sinner, Call me a saint

Tell me its over, I'll still love you the same

Call me your favorite, call me the worst

Tell me its over, I don't want you to hurt.

Its all that I can say, So i'll be on my way

I finally put it all together, That nothing really lasts forever

I had to make choice that was not mine, I had to say goodbye for the last time

I kept my whole life in a suitcase, I never really stayed in one place

Maybe thats the way it should be, You know I lived my life like a gypsy

I've said it so many times

I would change my way, no never mind

God knows I tried

Call me a sinner, Call me a saint

Tell me its over, I'll still love you the same

Call me your favorite, call me the worst

Tell me its over, I don't want you to hurt.

Its all that I can say, So I'll be on my way

I'll always keep you inside

You healed my heart and my life

And you know I tried

Call me a sinner, Call me a saint

Tell me its over, I'll still love you the same

Call me your favorite, call me the worst

Tell me its over, I don't want you to hurt.

Its all that I can say, So I'll be on my way

So I'll be on my way

So I'll be on my way

Tori looked on as the tears in her eyes were becoming impossible to see through. As the song finished, Cat came and sat by her side. As Cat leaned in to kiss her, making the teacher clear her throat, everything changed.

"So you're the little whore that wants to steal my Cat? Who the hell do you think you are?"

Tori had no idea where the voice was coming from, or who it was. She pumped out her chest, proud to declare herself there to protect her redheaded angel. "I'm Victoria Vega. Who the fuck are you?"

"Her brother. Don't get in my way, I will kill anyone to get to her, and I will get to her."

Tori cried out, waking in an instant. Cat, who was still laying with her, nude, jumped up at the sudden sound and movement.

"Tori, baby, what happened?"

"I-I-" She couldn't find her voice. The terror took control, her mind and body shutting down. She looked in the darkness of her room, before hearing her sister walk into the door, not expecting it to be locked.

"Tori, owww. Why is your door locked?"

"Because I don't like you intruding."

"Oh, are you okay? I heard a scream." Trina was vein and self centered, but still cared enough about her baby sister to be concerned.

"I'm fine. Just a bad dream."

"You want me to get Cat?" Trina knew that Cat was already there, the sounds of last nights adventures had ressonated throughout the entire house. Hell, their creepy next door neighboor had probably heard.

"Its okay, let her sleep." Cat muffled a laugh, trying not to give herself away.

"Okay. I'm just down the hall-" Trina walked away while saying that, leaving the girls to themselves.

Cat looked on again, now deadpan serious. "What happened, Tori?"

"I heard you singing to me. I saw you dance, felt the love, and was happy. Then all of a sudden, your brother showed up."

"My brother?" Cat didn't understand why her brother decided to instead attack Tori.

"Yeah. He told me he would kill anyone who would get in his way to get you. He said you were his."

Tori's mind was amplifying the anger and sorrow she felt to her new lover, subconsciously finding its way into her dreams. She was sure now that she and Cat were inseperable. They shared a night of love and passion, and now they shared the fear and anger toward the same person. Cat kissed her, held her, and tried to calm her.

"Tori, please. Don't let it get to you, too. I don't know what I would do if you came under his evil. I need you to protect me from it, not be there along side me, running with me." Tori understood what she meant, but wasn't sure exactly how she could promise or even stop it from happening again. She kissed Cat again, the two of them melting into each other, protection and love shielding the two.

xxxxx

A few hours later, Cat and Tori came down for breakfast. They were glad that school had been canceled, as Tori was in no shape for contact with others right now. She had rocked back and forth slowly, Cat holding her and occasionally kissing her temple. The girls looked at each other, knowing that this would be an akward morning with their housemates.

"Tori, I wanna talk to you." Holly motioned between the two girls, before placing eggs, bacon, toast, and OJ in front of each. Tori knew something was up, because they only ate this when there was something important to talk about. "I know what happened last night, in your room."

Cat and Tori both blushed, and looked away, embarassed. Tori was about to speak up, but Trina chimed in. "Eww, mom. I'm eating."

"Then eat in the living room." Trina walked away, upset that she could be treated like a little kid. "Tori, I don't like what happened. I don't want it to happen anymore." The girls were graduating soon, and once out of the house, they would be free to do whatever. But for now, they had no choice but agree.

"Yes, ma'am." Both girls looked ashamed, letting Holly know they truly were sorry, and were accepting what was said.

"Now, why did you scream this morning?"

Tori looked to Cat, not sure if she should say anything. Cat shook her head, noting that Tori was free to do whatever.

"I had a nightmare. Its nothing too bad, and I'll be okay. Besides-" She grabbed Cat's hand, "- I have a girl by my side to keep me happy. I won't have any nightmares, again."

Holly shook her head. "How can two girls who go on one date do that? How could my daughter-, how could they like each other? It almost sounds like my daughter loves her. I don't dislike Cat, but my daughter can't-" Holly smiled at them. "Okay, just no more funny business. If you're happy, then I'm happr for you." Holly still wasn't sure, but she wasn't going to do anything to her daughter that might create a problem.

"Thanks, mom." Breakfast was finished, dishes thrown in the sink. "Don't worry about the dishes, Trina will get them." Cat and Tori laughed as they returned to the bedroom, leaving the door open. They sat there for a few moments, before texting Beck and Jade.

Jade, we need to talk to you and Beck. As soon as possible

CAT, ITS 9 AM. YOU KNOW I SLEEP TIL NOON

Jade, Tori had a dream about my brother. She's shaken up. She can't control herself, her fear is taking over, just like it did with me. PLEASE

Uggh, fine. I don't mind her being scared, but I don't like it when I didn't cause it. And I'll come to make sure you're okay.

Thanks. What about Beck?

Uggh, sure. I'll see if Andre can come, too

Cat and Tori took their turns taking showers and getting ready. Soon, Jade, Beck, and Andre were at the door, allowed in by Trina. Trina took the oppotunity. "Heeyyy, Beck."

"NO!" Jade made her presence known, Cat and Tori instantly coming down the stairs as Trina ran by them, the fear of Jade drivi ng her.

"Hey, guys. Thanks for coming."

"Oh, c'mon Vega. I don't like seeing my friends hurt." She hugged Cat while saything that. "Or even you." Tori frowned, the blunt of Jade's new favorite joke had gotten old, quick. "Alright, Vega. Talk." Jade was already impatient. Tori brought her some coffee, trying to calm her down. The goth took it, sitting on the couch along side Beck. Andre hugged Cat and Tori, wondering what was going on. He hadn't been filled in on anything since school had let out yesterday.

"Well, first of all, our date went well." Tori felt the wet heat between her legs that was produced by just the thought of Cat in her bed. "We went to dinner-"

"Oh, it was great. And beautiful." Cat beamed, placing her arms around Tori's shoulders, pulling her in for a kiss.

"Yeah, alright!" Andre and Beck chimed at the same time, before getting hit with pillows.

"Well anyway, we went to a movie where we, well, did that alot."

"ALRIGHT!" Jade slapped Beck this time, and waved her special scissors at Andre.

"And then when we came home, well, we uh-"

"She fucked the hell outta me!" Cat spoke for her, her typical shyness and innocence gone. Tori's face went bright red.

"AWWWW-" Jade pulled her scissors again, both her boyfriend and the young musician instantly shutting up, clearing their throats.

"But then, I had a dream last night. I bad one, where Cat's brother told me to stay away. That Cat was his, and he wouldn't stop to get to her. He said he would kill anyone who stood in his way."

"He doesn't scare me." Jade was unfaltered, her cold and hard nature showing. Nothing scared her.

"Well, anyway, I can't get it out of my head." Tori started rocking again, Cat holding her tight. She spoke up, glad that her friends were there with them.

"If Tori is this scared, what will I do?"

"Cat, I told you, nothing will happen to you. Or you, Tori." Jade's sudden compassion for the girl who had her best friend's heart evident. "Ya'll will be fine. There is nothing to worry about. Cat, the voices will go away. You got your girl, so focus on the happy times, and look to the future. You can't keep beating yourself up, or live in the past."

Cat nodded, Jade's words ringing true. She got up, bringing Tori with her. She handed Tori to Andre, who wrapped her up, consoling her. "Its alright, girl. We've got your back." Cat hugged Jade, who thought about yelling again. But she returned it. "Thank you, Jade. I don't know where I would be without you."

And that was the truth. Jade had always been there, and protected her. She helped fight the voices, held her when she cried, and even shared in the pain when Cat's brother had tried something with her, too. But she didn't tell anyone, and Cat kept it a secret. It wasn't her story to tell, just like Cat's wasn't Jade's to tell. Jade had also been the one to get Tori involved with Cat, slowly at first, before almost forcing her within the last week.

As the friends stood in the living room, Tori and Cat finally calmed down. The friends decided to make use of their free day from school. They would head to the beach for a little while, before hitting Nozu later for dinner and karaoke. As they were getting ready to leave, to get things for the beach from everyone's houses, Cat's phone rang.

"Hey, mama!-" Cat stopped dead, her eyes widening. The phone dropped, everyone looking on at what she could have been told. She let out an ear shattering scream, before racing out the back door. Tori chased her, catching her and spinning her around. "Its okay, baby. Its okay. What happened?" Cat squeezed Tori, the hold tightening until Tori started choking. She tried to pry the redhead off, but the latina had no luck. Eventually, their friends joined them. Cat uttered a few words, before falling to the ground with Tori, both holding each other as their friends stood over them.

"My brother just escaped from jail."

Chapter 11. NOT the way I saw this happening. I did see her brother out of jail. But I never considered letting Tori have nightmares about the situation. But when you love someone, you subconsciously take on their problems and troubles in an attempt to help them. So Tori couldn't stop it from coming. And now things will get interesting. I think this will chance my initial estimate of 12-15 chapter to around 16-18. Let's go! Until next time...