Long update again, I know, and I'm sorry. Not much happening here in my opinion, that is. Though, please enjoy! Oh, by the way, don't worry it still has quite a long way to go. ;)

He closed the door behind him as he entered her apartment. He looked around and smirked. Still the same, I see. Not much changed. He took note of the clattered things around the room. It must be hard without a girl at home to take care of things. He chuckled as he pictured Dan in an apron, doing chores.

"Fiske? Dan?" He heard her voice.

Frowning, he looked around trying to find her. Then he saw her emerging from the kitchen. She looked at him weirdly with an eyebrow raised.

"What?" he asked.

"You're smiling." she replied.

"What? Is it bad to smile?"

Her eyes narrowed.

He raised his arms in defeat. "Fine! It just feels like home, okay?"

He sighed in relief as she saw her calm down. They captured each others eyes once again. He felt himself starting to get sucked right into her eyes. He couldn't seem to move or even just look away. Suddenly, she turned her head to the side and walked towards her room. Before entering her room, she looked back at him.

"Make yourself comfy."

He watched as she disappeared through the door. When he heard the door closing, he breathed a sigh he never thought he'd been holding. It feels good to be back. Now that he told her what happened, his chest felt lighter. The burden was now lighter than before.

Suddenly, he felt his stomach grumble. He went into the kitchen and looked into the fridge. I suppose they wouldn't mind if I have few things for myself.

Amy smiled as she closed the door behind her.

He was back. He's really back. She felt like jumping up and down in joy. She couldn't contain the happiness swelling in her heart. She threw herself on the bed and hugged her pillow tight. He was alive and he's back. She kept on giggling and her face felt hot as her joy overflowed. She laid on her back and stared at the ceiling.

Her mind drifted back earlier this afternoon. She blushed as she remembered their hug. Though it was just a hug, it felt a lot more than usual. There was something different that she can't put finger on. After a few minutes of pondering, she sat up and went to the bathroom. She moaned as the hot water dripped down her cold skin.

She felt herself starting to relax from all the joy she felt though she still felt really happy. She suddenly frowned as she found herself smiling like a freak once more. She knows it was better to smile but everything that's too much is bad. She knew she was happy and she couldn't control her feelings but enough is enough. She needed to be sophisticated and act properly.

When she got out of the shower, she changed into something comfortable. She looked at herself in the mirror. She looked awful. Her eyes were still swollen from all the crying. Her nose was a little red. Though the smile was gone now. She couldn't smile anymore because her muscles hurt already. As ironic as it sounds, it did really hurt.

Her phone beeped as the screen flared. She walked over and saw a text message from Jake.

Hey, you okay? Everything's better? - Jake

Her heart raced as she felt happy once again. She typed the words 'He's back'. Just as she was about to finish, she heard a sound from the outside. Placing her phone away, she quickly went outside to check. She was surprised to see Ian leaning over the table with his hands on his back. Fiske was holding his hands while pushing him onto the table. Dan was standing there trying to talk to Ian when they all saw her.

"We saw this guy stealing things from the fridge." said Fiske.

"What ar-" Amy started.

Dan cut her off. "He was eating my pie!"

"Get off me! Please!" Ian begged.

"Guys-" Amy tried to speak again.

"Keep quiet!" Fiske hissed as he pushed Ian further.

"Amy!" Ian said through a muffled voice as Fiske was pushing his face on the table.

Furious, Fiske banged his head on the table. "You even know Amy's name! Tell me who you are!"

"STOP IT!" Amy shouted.

All three of them looked at her with surprised looks on their faces. Amy smirked when she was replied by silence. She placed her hands on her hips.

She glared at all of them. "Stop it, will you?" Then she turned to Fiske. "Let go of him."

Fiske gave her a confused look. "But-"

"Just let go of him!" she said through gritted teeth.

Reluctantly, Fiske removed his hold on Ian who quickly scuffled away from him. Ian looked at her and muttered beside her. "Thanks."

Frowning, Fiske asked her. "Who is he?"

"See for yourself." Amy answered bluntly.

Dan and Fiske exchanged looks then proceeded to look at Ian. After a few minutes, she still read the confusion on their faces. She frowned. How come they can't recognize him? She looked at Ian who was standing beside her. He had his arms crossed across his chest and was growing impatient by the minute. Suddenly, he looked astonished then apologized.

He used his pointer finger and touch his right eye. He did the same for the other eye. He smiled embarrassingly. "Sorry, forgot to remove these." He showed them the contact lenses he was wearing.

Amy watched as Dan and Fiske realized who he really was.

"You're...You're..." said Fiske as he pointed at Ian.

"No way!" said Dan.

Ian smirked at the confusion he caused. It feels somewhat entertaining.

"Ian Kabra?" They said at the same time.

He grinned wider. His eyes twinkling in delight. No, not entertaining but amusing.

After hearing his story over a meal, Dan took a good look at Ian Kabra. He was real, now that's for sure, but there's something missing. There's something that didn't feel right to him. He continued to look at him, trying to find answers.

"Right, Dan?"

Dan blinked then looked at Amy.

"Right?" she asked once again.

"What?" he asked in confusion.

Amy rolled her eyes. "I said Ian can stay in your room, right? For the meantime?"

Dan immediately reacted by suddenly standing up. "What!? Why in my room?"

"Oh, come one, Dan. It's just for one night." Amy said.

"No!"

"Don't be such a big baby! Just go and sleep with Fiske!"

"No! Why can't he be the one sleeping with Fiske?" Dan argued as he pointed at Ian.

Amy was just about to throw a retort when Fiske cleared his throat loudly. "Will you two please calm down? And, Dan, will just sit down!"

Dan and Amy both muttered their apologies. Dan sat down and jut stared at his food.

"Dan, you will sleep with me whether you like it or not. Besides, it's just one night." Fiske then faced Ian. "You then, my boy, tomorrow we can book a hotel room for you while we find a place where you can stay."

Ian smiled at him. "Thank you."

Fiske nodded and they all continued to eat. After some time, Ian chuckled. Dan glared at him. He knew what the blasted Kabra was thinking.

"Just eat, Kabra." he said sternly.

"Oh, I am, Daniel." Ian replied.

Dan stared up the ceiling as he was laying down the floor beside Fiske's bed.

He groaned. It's unfair. Ian Kabra was enjoying his comfy and soft bed while he was on the floor with only a thin sheet of mattress. He sighed and turned to his side. He closed his eyes and tried another attempt to sleep for the umpteenth time.

He just couldn't. He's been having this feeling since he knew Ian Kabra was alive. There was something about the guy that made him feel very unsure about him. Like there was something he wasn't telling them.

He shook his head. He's just over thinking. Ian Kabra has proven himself loyal since the Vespers business went on, moreover, after it all happened. He poured all his free time in serving the Cahills and became the Lucian leader. As time passed, Dan learned to trust that guy but a cloud of suspicion followed him.

Ian Kabra was always so mysterious. Though it seemed that he already said everything, it always felt like there's something more. It's like there's always something hidden in the shadows.

He sighed and a little voice at the back of his head spoke.

Once, a Kabra always a Cobra.

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