Title: Outbound
Author: Jonathan and ZenNoMai
Rating: M (covering my bases this time)
Chapter: SIX
Category: RADE, RORI, RORILOLA, RADELOLA
Spoilers: Post 'Bound' and 'Unbound,' sit will follow season 2 canon.
Summary: Spin-Off of 'Rebound'. Everyone has a double. But do doubles always act the same way?
Disclaimer: Victorious and Zoey 101 are owned by Dan Schneider, Danwarp, Nick, Viacom

I'm sorry for the lateness on this chapter guys, but I had a hard time hammering this out. Not just because I am just getting over from being sick, but the timing wasn't right. I hope everyone is doing okay with Huricane Sandy. I'm in the middle of it right now, so I hope the people on the east coast are doing okay. As a gift for you, I now provide you with chapter 6 of Outbound.

And plus, once again, a big shout out to ZenNoMai. I love working with you, bro, and our minds really work well together. Keep the faith!

Tori just stared at the image of Jade West. Not because it was another vision of her, not because this was another hallucination, and not because this was her mind making herself question her sanity with crude jokes; both sexual and undermining, but because this Jade West was actually a real life version of her, and one that could actually see the 'Jade West' of her nightmares.

"How can you see her?" She asked, her voice low, soft. "She isn't real."

"Try telling yourself that." 'Jade' remarked when Tori uttered the question.

"I've been seeing her since Yerba. She's been trying to make me think that I'm crazy. That I belonged..."

But Jade didn't let her finish, "Look, Vega, I don't know. All I know is that for some strange ass fucked up reason I can see her. I can see her in that God forsaken orange jumpsuit. I can see her making with the sick jokes, and I can see her in…"

"I think she means it takes the genuine article to see me." 'Jade' grinned. 'And now that she can see me, you get two of us to make you miserable. Too much of us that you're precious Robbie won't be able to save you, and you can then finally admit the truth."

Tori growled, "I don't need to hear it." She snapped to Jade. "All I want to know is why can you see her!?"

"Look, I don't know." Jade admitted. "I don't know how your mind works." She shook her head, "And to be honest, I don't want to. All I want to do is go home, be in my world, go back to my real dorm with my ROBBIE and get back to my life." She approached Tori. "I could care less that I can see her." She looked at her 'doubleganger'. "She could be wearing a tight bathing suit for all I care."

"That's an image I'm sure would blow Robbie's mind." 'Jade' announced. She glanced at Tori. "And when I say 'blow,' I don't mean a certain activity that you have plenty experience in."

Jade smirked. "Can't argue with that logic." She looked at her again, "I can definitely see the attraction."

Tori groaned, "Oh God, I don't need to hear you hitting on yourself."

'Jade' smirked. "I'm only 'hitting' on myself because any real woman would do that. A woman that can actually be strong enough to admit that they can be happy with their own body can truly satisfy their man." Her smile widened, "Now, I get the 'Lola' attraction."

Tori shook her head, "I don't need this!" She stomped her foot on the roof. "I don't need to be hearing this."

"Hey, I'm the one that had to see you and your reflection talk." 'Jade' reminded her. "The way I see it, this is payback. You finally get to see what it's like to see be in the middle of a conversation where you are caught between a 'Tori Sandwhich.'"

Jade smirked. "Actually, I think she would know soon enough. In my world, I am dating both Robbie and Lola. So… since our realities are so much alike, then I think our 'Little Ms. Tori' will soon know what it's like to be in a relationship that has two people that look like you."

"That is if she doesn't drive herself crazy." 'Jade' remarked. "She did have a hard time when she spoke to herself that time." With a smirk, she added, "Not to mention when she first met Lola, it didn't go over very well either."

"It didn't go very well for Jadey either."

Jade suddenly stiffened when she heard that voice. Not because of the sound of the voice, but because of the language and emotion. She snapped her head to where she soon found the voice coming from.

"You're here now, Vega?"

'Tori Vega' grinned, "I'm not going to let this Mexican stand-off go completely one-sided."

Lola Martinez let out a breath as she walked out of her dorm. Moving at a slow pace, she decided to go to the one room where she could get some questions answered, and not have to worry whether it would ruin any future developments.

Ever since she found out about the apparent life of her double, she couldn't get the idea of what was happening for her in the other reality. In the reality where because of a simple twist of fate, Robbie Shapiro ended up with Jade West, rather than Tori Vega. And because of that turn of events, the lives of Robbie and Rob Shapiro really went in other directions.

While their main ideas seemed to be the same, the few moments in their timelines got altered, and now they are in different scenarios. The main difference for her though was that her double was willing to be a part of a relationship that had a strong connection. Lola had seen the way Tori and Robbie were involved, and had seen that they had a relationship that was so entwined, that it actually became psychologically imperative for them to be together.

And judging by the logic, she could come to the conclusion that Jade and Rob had the same type of relationship. And yet, they were willing to join another person into their world… and not just another person, but Lola's double.

The concept just seemed so out of left field, that Lola didn't think anyone would ever be entrusted to join their relationship. Lola remembered what happened when Cat came here last week and tried to mend their former friendship. Tori flipped. Especially when Cat made the claim that Robbie was hers.

And if that was true, and if Lola did get involved with them, would she ever be at the end of a fight where Tori went nuclear and turned on Lola. Lola knew Tori had psychological problems. If anyone were to get into her personal space, she would have a possible break down and be the target of another hallucination.

The only person who was safe when it came to Tori's mental state was Robbie Shapiro, and that was because of their shared time together in Yerba and the dependency that they created. And if anyone tried to join that partnership, and have a fallout, then that person would never again be able to mend their friendship.

Lola couldn't take that…

It wasn't that much later until Lola came to the room where she wanted to be. Taking her hand, she raised it and knocked on the door a few times. Already feeling nervous about how this conversation might go.

For all she knew, Lola always saw herself as straight, and never even thought of the possibility about being bi. She never thought that she would ever find interest in someone of the same gender. Of someone that she would feel actually attracted to, and to actually try and develop a relationship with that said person, and possibly push that relationship into somewhere that wasn't just social and platonic, but actually push it to outside the bounds of normalacy. To go to an area where she might try to take a relationship with another girl and move it to the level of intimacy and tenderness.

Lola never felt that way, and she never felt that she ever would.

It was then when she saw the door start to open. As the door got pulled open, she was soon awarded to the sight of Robbie Shapiro looking back at her.

"Lola?"

"Hi… Rob…" She greeted, her tone slightly above a whisper. "Sorry to come by this late, but is it alright if we talk?"

Rob shrugged and opened the door. "Everything okay?"

She let out a sigh. "I dunno. With everything that just happened, I feel like I want to talk to someone about it. I would go to this reality's Robbie and Tori… but…"

Rob nodded, "I get it." He smiled and opened the door further. Flipping on the light, he gestured to the bed. Watching her go, Rob closed the door and locked it.

Lola looked at Rob as she approached the bed. "Where's Jade?"

Rob gave it some thought. "This late at night, I have a feeling. Whenever Jade wants a moment to herself, she goes to the roof. I'm thinking she's there right now. I'm just going to wait for her before I try getting back to sleep."

She looked at him confusingly. "I didn't wake you, did I?"

He shook his head, "Nah. Had to go to the bathroom. I've been up for thirty minutes." He looked at the kitchen. "Want a can of Peppy Cola or something? There's Wahoo Punch if you don't want the caffeine."

"I'm okay." Lola answered. She watched as Rob nodded and made his way to the bed. The two of them took a seat moments later. "I was hoping we could talk."

"Sure." He told her. "What's up?"

She let out a breath. "I dunno what to think about this. This whole thing about my 'double' being in a relationship with you. With you and Jade. I just don't get it. I don't see myself as being part of something like this, and I don't see me ever pursuing anything like this. This is just something so out there that I'm having a hard time grasping this as an actually type of relationship that I might try to attempt."

Robbie let out a breath, knowing the complications that Lola was describing. "You're thinking this is too much, aren't you? As something that you feel is way too confusing and possible. As if something that you would ever try and pursue."

"Yeah… pretty much…" She said to him. "I mean, I'm with Vince. And I've been with him for months. I'm already in a relationship, and one that I think is normal. What I think is a type of relationship that I could actually maintain and be smart about." She let out a sigh. "And I never thought… this whole thing… this whole possibility… it's just… just…." Her voice was trailing off as she spoke. "Just so…"

Rob took his hand and grasped hers. He looked at her as she spoke, and his heart broke. Knowing this was Lola and he couldn't do anything to help her. She may look like his Lola, and she may act his Lola, but this Lola wasn't one that he could comfort. He couldn't be the Robbie Shapiro that he was back at home. Back at home with her and Jade. He wanted to help take her confusion away, but he couldn't; not the way he wanted to.

He let out a breath, "Lola… what you're feeling… it's understandable. This is just something so out of what you're used to, and you don't know how to process it." He moved closer to her, sliding himself toward her. "And I get it. But I also think you might be afraid of experimenting."

She gave him a look, "Experimenting?"

He smirked. "I guess I've been spending too much time with Quinn back home." He shook his head. "But you've head the phrase, 'Everyone experiments in college.'" Rob shrugged. "Think PCA as your college. Talk to Robbie and Tori. Let them know how you're feeling about this."

"But that's just it." Lola told him. "I can't."

He looked at her, "You can't?"

Lola let out a breath, "I can't. If I were to try this, if I were to get involved with Tori, I'm afraid what would happen if she and I don't mix. I'm afraid if Robbie gets too involved in this, and breaks him and Tori apart. I'm afraid that…"

But before she could complete her thought, she felt his lips on hers. His hands upon her cheeks as the kiss began. He pulled back a second later, not letting his hunger feed into the kiss as he looked at Lola's face in shock.

"You kissed me?" She asked, her voice low.

He smiled slightly. "I'm sorry about that. But I wanted you to stop worrying. To stop trying to fight this."

"Fight what?" She asked. "The fact that you just kissed me and cheated on Jade or try to igniate the fact that you want me and Vince to break up."

He sighed, "Lola… I didn't mean it like that." He looked at her, "But what I'm saying is, how did you feel just now? How did the kiss make you feel?"

Lola just looked at him, his brown eyes looking at her in concern. His breath still in her mouth, tasting the gum that he chewed earlier. But as she looked at him, she couldn't help but get the feeling that all her worry was for not. That all her concerns and the idea of trying something so 'new' wasn't so bad.

"Robbie… I…"

He smiled. "Lola, I just want you to know that if you're careful, that if you and Tori and Robbie talk about this, slowly, and at the possibility of your fears that might come true, I think you'll be surprised by the results." He took his hand and placed it on her knee. "I went through this already. It may be Tori here, but I'm with Jade. And our Lola had concerns. She had issues, and she had fears. But we talked about this, we talked about moving into something that became so wonderful and beautiful that I honestly don't think I can choose between those two anymore. I mean, yeah, Jade and I are in it for the longhall, but your double? She's just as important to me as Jade is. Adding your double to our lives was a welcomed experience."

She glanced at him, shocked by his words, by his heart, and by the kiss that he gave her moments ago…

"But Vince…?"

He let out a sigh, "Vince was someone that our Lola was having problems with. And to be honest, so was Jade and I. I can't tell you who to date and how your reality will end up, but what I can tell you is just think about the possibility of you and Tori and Robbie. Just think about it. And when you're done with it, talk to them. Because I honestly think you'll be happy with them. That's what I got to say about that, Lola. I think you three can make it work." He smiled. "It worked for us."

Lola nodded slowly. She looked at Rob and heard the way he spoke. This was definitely a way a person would speak if they were in love with someone. It almost sounded like the way Robbie and Tori speak to each other.

"You okay?"

Lola thought for a moment….

"I think I am okay…"

"Good." Rob told her. He leaned in and kissed her cheek. "Just think about this, Lola. I think you will be happy with the way things can turn out." She watched as he got to his feet. "So… you're okay?"

Lola got to her feet and nodded. "I think so." She smiled. "Thanks for talking to me, Rob."

He grinned, "Anytime."

She leaned in and kissed his cheek. "Thanks, Rob." Lola started to head for the door. Turning back, she said, "I'll see you tomorrow."

That said, Lola opened the door and headed on her way. Already feeling better about the possibility between the three of them.

She just hoped it will work out for the best.

All three of them soon turned toward the new voice. Tori's eyes widened. There in front of her, was something she wouldn't think she would see again. "You're… you're…"

"I'm you." 'Tori' said out of nowhere. "Well, the you that isn't a 'hallucination.'" She grinned and then looked at the two Jades. "And I think it's about time we level the playing field."

"I do not need to be here." Jade announced. "I don't need to be part of this! I just got to…"

"Hey, it's not that easy, Jadey." 'Tori' told her. "I'm not letting you off that easy."

Tori grinned, "It's nice to know that I'm not the only one who's been dealing with the complete mental break down." Jade snapped her head around and looked at Tori. "Now, I think we can get to the point here, Jade. I may be seeing 'you' everywhere, but now I can see so have you." She approached the true Jade. "We are the 'same person,' Jade. We both went through Yerba, we both fell in love with our Robbies, and we both have our 'shit' to deal with, don't we?"

"Look, YOU and I are not the same person, Vega. We will never be the SAME PERSON! The sooner we get that clear, the sooner this will be resolved."

And then Tori's eyes widened. Something snapped in her brain. "I don't like that 'we' are the same person, Jade. I don't like the fact that your Robbie ended up with you, and not we 'me.' But it happened, Jade. And because of that, we ended the way we did."

Jade growled, "So what does that have to do with anything?"

"I dunno. But I think that if we mellow down, then we might be able to make sense of o this." Tori reasoned.

She glared at her, "All I need is 'Rob' and I'll be okay."

"And all I need is Robbie." Tori reasoned. "Once this is over, and I get back to the dorm, Robbie will wrap his arms around me, kiss my cheek, tell me 'I love you,' and this will all be over."

Jade had to admit. What Vega was saying made sense. As much as she hated the idea that she and her were the 'same person,' it made sense. The fact that Robbie loved them didn't matter. They both were loved by a wonderful man, a man who was there for them since Yerba, and never left them. Sure, there was the time when Rob went to be with his parents, but that was also the time that brought the two of them even closer.

"So what do you suggest we do about it, Vega?" Jade questioned, snapping herself out of her inner musings.

"Look, I know we don't like each other, but if we decide to be civil, then I think we'll be okay."

"And how do know that?" Jade growled.

Tori smiled. "Our 'doubles' vanished."

Jade's eyes widend. She looked around the roof. Both 'Tori' and 'Jade' disappeared.

"That's one way I guess to deal with them…" She said in a whisper. Looking back at Tori, she asked, "So does this mean that the cure for our fucked up minds is eachother?"

"I dunno…" Tori said slowly. "But it is something to think about."

Jade nodded, "I guess so…" She brought her attention back to her, "So back to the dorms?"

"Yeah… I think so…" She said in a whisper.

That being said, the two of them made their way back to the door.

Jade looked at Tori, "Don't think this changes anything about us."

Tori grinned, "I don't think that will ever change, Jadey."

Jade groaned, "This is not going to be fun…"

TBC in Chapter 7