Chapter 11
Don't own 'em.
Make sure you read chapter 10 if you haven't already. That's about it, enjoy!
Iris stood outside the DiMera mansion trying to figure things out, when suddenly, "Iris!"
She turned and saw Tony coming up the drive, "I'm glad you're still here. I needed to talk to you about something."
"What is it?" Iris eyed him suspiciously, he was her brother, but he was still a DiMera.
"I need you to do something for me. It's actually more for your own benefit."
"Well? What is it?"
"When I enrolled you into Salem University I put you under the name of Iris La Beau. You know how father had many enemies; they of course are yours as well. So this name change will protect you from any sort of connection to the DiMera's." Tony smiled at her and studied her reaction.
Oh, he doesn't want to be linked to me if I screw something up, "Oh, thank you so much for looking out for me Tony. I really appreciate this." She smiled at him sweetly. She wasn't Stefano's daughter for nothing. She could play her role quite well. If Tony wanted to lie to her, she'd lie right back.
Poor naïve thing, "I'm glad you understand. It's all for your safety anyway." Tony nodded his head, "I'll see you around."
"Bye Tony." She waved, picked back up her bag and got into her car.
Tony watched Iris leave the grounds and smiled to himself, "Father, your youngest is most innocent. She'll be mad when she finds out what I've done. But, this is only the beginning; the DiMera Empire will reign supreme again. And, with her help we'll take out the Brady's and the Black's. Whether it be willingly or not, she will bring about the end of them." Tony chuckled to himself and went inside.
~~Black Penthouse~~
"What are you talking about Ryan?" John stood up and glared at him suspiciously.
"Look, I'll tell you whatever you want to know about DiMera, but I won't betray her. She's not involved. She's an innocent." Ryan stood up defiantly.
John sighed, "You're most defiantly a Black. Protecting the women you love. But, you may just be playing the part well." John plucked a hair from Ryan's head. "We'll see if your story holds out. Any problems with that?"
"A DNA test is fine with me. And I don't love her. I'm not even going to see her again. It doesn't matter." Ryan sat back down.
"Interesting. Now, what do you know about the DiMera's?" John asked.
"How about you get those DNA results back and I'll tell you exactly what I know. Then I'll know you're not just using me for info on the DiMera's." Ryan stood up and held his hand out. John shook it and smirked, "Alright. How will I get in touch with you?"
Ryan pulled out a business card and handed it to him, "That's my cell. I'm staying at the Salem Inn." Ryan nodded and left.
"Huh, another DiMera? Or just something Tony sent to throw me off my balance?" John took the hair from Ryan and placed it in a plastic bag. "Well, you can't fake DNA. Can you Tony?"
"John?" Marlena came down the stairs a little dazed. (The way she's been lately, out of it.)
"Doc, you should be sleeping. You've had so little energy lately." John walked over to her and put a comforting arm around her.
"I'm fine John. Who was at the door?" She questioned him.
"I'm not sure." John sounded concerned.
"What happened?"
"A young man came in and claimed to be my nephew, he said my sister Sarah was his mother and that she and I worked for the DiMera's. She died and he's been working for the DiMera's since then. He was 9. Even more interesting there's another DiMera." John walked his wife over to the couch and sat down next to her.
"Another DiMera?" Marlena was alarmed.
"A daughter. He wouldn't say anything about her. He told me to get the DNA test done before I spoke to him again. He claims he doesn't want to be used for information on the DiMera's"
"Do you believe him?"
"I don't know Doc. I'm going to run these samples over to the lab now though. You stay here and get some sleep." John kissed his wife on the forehead and left.
Marlena's head began buzzing, and she went into one of her trances, "Iris?" She fell into the couch and was gone.
~~Salem U~~
Iris walked up to her room and knocked on the door, "Hello?"
A peppy blond girl opened the door smiling, "Shawn! I knew you couldn't stay away!" She then looked at the knocker and blushed. "I'm sorry, I thought you were. . ."
"It's ok. I'm Iris. Your new roommate." She stuck out her hand and the blond hugged her instead.
"I'm Belle Black. It's so nice to meet you. I know we'll get along great." Belle let go of Iris and studied her. About the same height as her, maybe a little shorter, dark brown hair with two streaks of blond, and dark brown eyes.
"Belle?" And a light French accent.
"I'm sorry, oh, come in. This is our room." Iris stepped in and surveyed the room, a good size; her half was very empty compared to that of Belle's.
"I guess your bags were brought up this morning. I wasn't here though." Belle sat on her bed.
Iris smiled, "Yeah, I had someone bring them over for me. So, where are you from Belle?"
"Salem. Born and raised. How about you?"
"France, but I was born in England. I moved to France when I was 7, per my father's wishes. I used to live in one of his estates. Most of the servants were English or American so I have a light accent." Iris explained.
"Oh, well, then why'd you move here?"
"My father died and one of his last wishes was that I move to Salem." Iris realized she may have been saying too much, but it was nice to share something with someone. Well it's not like Belle knew her father.
"Oh." Belle looked at Iris again, it was too weird. The hair, it was like Princess Gina's, her father died recently, an estate in England and France. No, she wasn't a DiMera. "Um, Iris, what did you say your last name was?"
"I didn't. But it's La Beau. Why do you ask?" Last name. . . Belle's last name was Black. Oh no, Tony did this!
"Oh." Belle's fears were put aside. Tony wouldn't send his sister to live with her that would be ridiculous. He'd have her living in the mansion, with him and the twins. Besides, that would be stupid, her father would recognize Iris for a DiMera in a minute.
"So, Belle, who's Shawn?" Iris changed the subject, not wanting to think about what her brother had in store for this sweet girl.
"Oh, Shawn Brady. He's my boyfriend. He went out to get us lunch and I expected him back. I'm sure he just ran into someone he knew." Belle smiled.
"Brady?" Iris said to herself. This was too much.
Just then there was a knock on the door, Belle walked over and opened it. Iris saw her kiss a tall, good looking, man.
"Shawn, I'd like you to meet Iris La Beau. She's my new roommate." Belle introduced the two as they shook hands.
Iris pulled away quickly and blushed, "I uh, I have really cold hands. It would only bother you." She smiled nervously.
"Ok, um, nice to meet you." Shawn said as he looked at her oddly.
"You too." Iris said. She noted the odd look on Shawn's face "Is something wrong?"
"Uh, no, nothing. Sorry. So Iris where are you from?" Shawn changed the subject and set down the food he brought.
"France. And you're from Salem too, I gather." Iris was glad he was ok, he was a Brady and she didn't need him to know that she was a DiMera.
Shawn nodded, "So, do you like Salem so far?"
"Well, I haven't seen much of it yet, but what I have seen is nice. What are the local hangouts and whatnot?" Iris spoke as she began unpacking.
"Well, there's Salem place, around this time of the year there's ice skating in the park, Java Café, Dot Com, the alley's in Salem place, University Hospital, the docks, the Brady Pub, there are tons of places we hang out around here." Belle said as she munched on fries.
Iris nodded, "That's, um, fun. So, no clubs or anything?"
"There's the Blue Note, but I don't know if they'll let you in there and the Cheatin' Heart. But those are bars and they probably won't serve you. Well, this is Salem, so they might." Shawn sat down on Belle's bed and she joined him.
"Right." Kill me now. Iris thought.
~~Raymond Grant's Office~~
Kate knocked on the door uncertainly; she didn't want to be here. This was not how she was going to spend her afternoon. As she debated whether or not she should take off, the door opened.
"Kate, lovely to see you again. Please, come in." Raymond smiled as Kate entered his office.
"Thank you Mr. Grant." Kate took her big fluffy, made out of many different kinds of road kill, but still expensive as hell, jacket off. And sat down.
"Come now Ms. Roberts, it's Raymond. Now, what I wanted to talk to you about has to do with that little matter you were covering up for Mr. DiMera." Raymond sat down in his seat, so he was directly across from Kate.
"That matter, has been resolved. I told you I wouldn't say anything. What more do you want?" Kate was getting annoyed, she paid for the mistakes she made, and she didn't need this.
"Iris is in town. Tiny moved her back here. Now if that's not a new development, then I don't know what is."
"She's back?" Kate breathed out, this was not good, "But why would Tony bring her back here? She could ruin everything for him! That man is a fool."
"It doesn't matter why she's back, all that you need to do is stay clear of her. She can't have a lot of contact with you. Anything that could bring back those memories is dangerous."
Kate nodded, "I understand. Do you have a picture of her? It should help."
Raymond opened a drawer and pulled out a folder, he passed it to Kate, "Whatever Tony is planning, it would be in your best interest to leave the DiMera's alone. Do I make myself clear?"
Kate opened the file and looked at the information. "Yes, it's clear."
"Good. You can keep that file. It has her class schedule, information on her roommate, anything you need to know that will help you to keep away from her. Remember, no major contact. And whatever you do, don't touch her!"
"No problem. Good-bye Mr. Grant." Kate grabbed the folder, and her coat and left.
As Kate left the office, she breathed a sigh of relief. The last thing she needed was Tony DiMera's problems. But if she could keep out of Iris' way, he wouldn't be a problem.
That's chapter 11. What do you think? I know some people have been waiting for an update and I'm sorry it's taken so long. But, now I need to ask you all a favor. Ok, you know how Tony has a ring with the DiMera crest on it? And Lexie has the huge brooch? Well, as Iris is a DiMera too, she needs something. But I don't know what. Like a Phoenix belt buckle? A bracelet? I don't know, so if you have a suggestion, please e-mail me at: wizard_of_oz2k@hotmail.com no spam or virus' please, my mailbox detects those and your email will be blocked. Thank you and please, as always, review!!!!
Don't own 'em.
Make sure you read chapter 10 if you haven't already. That's about it, enjoy!
Iris stood outside the DiMera mansion trying to figure things out, when suddenly, "Iris!"
She turned and saw Tony coming up the drive, "I'm glad you're still here. I needed to talk to you about something."
"What is it?" Iris eyed him suspiciously, he was her brother, but he was still a DiMera.
"I need you to do something for me. It's actually more for your own benefit."
"Well? What is it?"
"When I enrolled you into Salem University I put you under the name of Iris La Beau. You know how father had many enemies; they of course are yours as well. So this name change will protect you from any sort of connection to the DiMera's." Tony smiled at her and studied her reaction.
Oh, he doesn't want to be linked to me if I screw something up, "Oh, thank you so much for looking out for me Tony. I really appreciate this." She smiled at him sweetly. She wasn't Stefano's daughter for nothing. She could play her role quite well. If Tony wanted to lie to her, she'd lie right back.
Poor naïve thing, "I'm glad you understand. It's all for your safety anyway." Tony nodded his head, "I'll see you around."
"Bye Tony." She waved, picked back up her bag and got into her car.
Tony watched Iris leave the grounds and smiled to himself, "Father, your youngest is most innocent. She'll be mad when she finds out what I've done. But, this is only the beginning; the DiMera Empire will reign supreme again. And, with her help we'll take out the Brady's and the Black's. Whether it be willingly or not, she will bring about the end of them." Tony chuckled to himself and went inside.
~~Black Penthouse~~
"What are you talking about Ryan?" John stood up and glared at him suspiciously.
"Look, I'll tell you whatever you want to know about DiMera, but I won't betray her. She's not involved. She's an innocent." Ryan stood up defiantly.
John sighed, "You're most defiantly a Black. Protecting the women you love. But, you may just be playing the part well." John plucked a hair from Ryan's head. "We'll see if your story holds out. Any problems with that?"
"A DNA test is fine with me. And I don't love her. I'm not even going to see her again. It doesn't matter." Ryan sat back down.
"Interesting. Now, what do you know about the DiMera's?" John asked.
"How about you get those DNA results back and I'll tell you exactly what I know. Then I'll know you're not just using me for info on the DiMera's." Ryan stood up and held his hand out. John shook it and smirked, "Alright. How will I get in touch with you?"
Ryan pulled out a business card and handed it to him, "That's my cell. I'm staying at the Salem Inn." Ryan nodded and left.
"Huh, another DiMera? Or just something Tony sent to throw me off my balance?" John took the hair from Ryan and placed it in a plastic bag. "Well, you can't fake DNA. Can you Tony?"
"John?" Marlena came down the stairs a little dazed. (The way she's been lately, out of it.)
"Doc, you should be sleeping. You've had so little energy lately." John walked over to her and put a comforting arm around her.
"I'm fine John. Who was at the door?" She questioned him.
"I'm not sure." John sounded concerned.
"What happened?"
"A young man came in and claimed to be my nephew, he said my sister Sarah was his mother and that she and I worked for the DiMera's. She died and he's been working for the DiMera's since then. He was 9. Even more interesting there's another DiMera." John walked his wife over to the couch and sat down next to her.
"Another DiMera?" Marlena was alarmed.
"A daughter. He wouldn't say anything about her. He told me to get the DNA test done before I spoke to him again. He claims he doesn't want to be used for information on the DiMera's"
"Do you believe him?"
"I don't know Doc. I'm going to run these samples over to the lab now though. You stay here and get some sleep." John kissed his wife on the forehead and left.
Marlena's head began buzzing, and she went into one of her trances, "Iris?" She fell into the couch and was gone.
~~Salem U~~
Iris walked up to her room and knocked on the door, "Hello?"
A peppy blond girl opened the door smiling, "Shawn! I knew you couldn't stay away!" She then looked at the knocker and blushed. "I'm sorry, I thought you were. . ."
"It's ok. I'm Iris. Your new roommate." She stuck out her hand and the blond hugged her instead.
"I'm Belle Black. It's so nice to meet you. I know we'll get along great." Belle let go of Iris and studied her. About the same height as her, maybe a little shorter, dark brown hair with two streaks of blond, and dark brown eyes.
"Belle?" And a light French accent.
"I'm sorry, oh, come in. This is our room." Iris stepped in and surveyed the room, a good size; her half was very empty compared to that of Belle's.
"I guess your bags were brought up this morning. I wasn't here though." Belle sat on her bed.
Iris smiled, "Yeah, I had someone bring them over for me. So, where are you from Belle?"
"Salem. Born and raised. How about you?"
"France, but I was born in England. I moved to France when I was 7, per my father's wishes. I used to live in one of his estates. Most of the servants were English or American so I have a light accent." Iris explained.
"Oh, well, then why'd you move here?"
"My father died and one of his last wishes was that I move to Salem." Iris realized she may have been saying too much, but it was nice to share something with someone. Well it's not like Belle knew her father.
"Oh." Belle looked at Iris again, it was too weird. The hair, it was like Princess Gina's, her father died recently, an estate in England and France. No, she wasn't a DiMera. "Um, Iris, what did you say your last name was?"
"I didn't. But it's La Beau. Why do you ask?" Last name. . . Belle's last name was Black. Oh no, Tony did this!
"Oh." Belle's fears were put aside. Tony wouldn't send his sister to live with her that would be ridiculous. He'd have her living in the mansion, with him and the twins. Besides, that would be stupid, her father would recognize Iris for a DiMera in a minute.
"So, Belle, who's Shawn?" Iris changed the subject, not wanting to think about what her brother had in store for this sweet girl.
"Oh, Shawn Brady. He's my boyfriend. He went out to get us lunch and I expected him back. I'm sure he just ran into someone he knew." Belle smiled.
"Brady?" Iris said to herself. This was too much.
Just then there was a knock on the door, Belle walked over and opened it. Iris saw her kiss a tall, good looking, man.
"Shawn, I'd like you to meet Iris La Beau. She's my new roommate." Belle introduced the two as they shook hands.
Iris pulled away quickly and blushed, "I uh, I have really cold hands. It would only bother you." She smiled nervously.
"Ok, um, nice to meet you." Shawn said as he looked at her oddly.
"You too." Iris said. She noted the odd look on Shawn's face "Is something wrong?"
"Uh, no, nothing. Sorry. So Iris where are you from?" Shawn changed the subject and set down the food he brought.
"France. And you're from Salem too, I gather." Iris was glad he was ok, he was a Brady and she didn't need him to know that she was a DiMera.
Shawn nodded, "So, do you like Salem so far?"
"Well, I haven't seen much of it yet, but what I have seen is nice. What are the local hangouts and whatnot?" Iris spoke as she began unpacking.
"Well, there's Salem place, around this time of the year there's ice skating in the park, Java Café, Dot Com, the alley's in Salem place, University Hospital, the docks, the Brady Pub, there are tons of places we hang out around here." Belle said as she munched on fries.
Iris nodded, "That's, um, fun. So, no clubs or anything?"
"There's the Blue Note, but I don't know if they'll let you in there and the Cheatin' Heart. But those are bars and they probably won't serve you. Well, this is Salem, so they might." Shawn sat down on Belle's bed and she joined him.
"Right." Kill me now. Iris thought.
~~Raymond Grant's Office~~
Kate knocked on the door uncertainly; she didn't want to be here. This was not how she was going to spend her afternoon. As she debated whether or not she should take off, the door opened.
"Kate, lovely to see you again. Please, come in." Raymond smiled as Kate entered his office.
"Thank you Mr. Grant." Kate took her big fluffy, made out of many different kinds of road kill, but still expensive as hell, jacket off. And sat down.
"Come now Ms. Roberts, it's Raymond. Now, what I wanted to talk to you about has to do with that little matter you were covering up for Mr. DiMera." Raymond sat down in his seat, so he was directly across from Kate.
"That matter, has been resolved. I told you I wouldn't say anything. What more do you want?" Kate was getting annoyed, she paid for the mistakes she made, and she didn't need this.
"Iris is in town. Tiny moved her back here. Now if that's not a new development, then I don't know what is."
"She's back?" Kate breathed out, this was not good, "But why would Tony bring her back here? She could ruin everything for him! That man is a fool."
"It doesn't matter why she's back, all that you need to do is stay clear of her. She can't have a lot of contact with you. Anything that could bring back those memories is dangerous."
Kate nodded, "I understand. Do you have a picture of her? It should help."
Raymond opened a drawer and pulled out a folder, he passed it to Kate, "Whatever Tony is planning, it would be in your best interest to leave the DiMera's alone. Do I make myself clear?"
Kate opened the file and looked at the information. "Yes, it's clear."
"Good. You can keep that file. It has her class schedule, information on her roommate, anything you need to know that will help you to keep away from her. Remember, no major contact. And whatever you do, don't touch her!"
"No problem. Good-bye Mr. Grant." Kate grabbed the folder, and her coat and left.
As Kate left the office, she breathed a sigh of relief. The last thing she needed was Tony DiMera's problems. But if she could keep out of Iris' way, he wouldn't be a problem.
That's chapter 11. What do you think? I know some people have been waiting for an update and I'm sorry it's taken so long. But, now I need to ask you all a favor. Ok, you know how Tony has a ring with the DiMera crest on it? And Lexie has the huge brooch? Well, as Iris is a DiMera too, she needs something. But I don't know what. Like a Phoenix belt buckle? A bracelet? I don't know, so if you have a suggestion, please e-mail me at: wizard_of_oz2k@hotmail.com no spam or virus' please, my mailbox detects those and your email will be blocked. Thank you and please, as always, review!!!!