Hey people! I'm sorry it's taking soooo long to update...exam soon and so much coursework and revision to juggle :( so i'm going to update now :)

NOTE: The credit of this chapter goes to NightCrawlerLover (Abigail). It was her fantastic idea. Thanks! I owe you :) x


Michael 32. Janet 24

(Btw i'm going to start doing POV now, so keep note please at the top!)

And everything in italics is a dream :)

Michael POV

I ran to my wardrobe and pulled out my black trousers and red shirt. Nearly ripping them in the process I dressed quickly, not bothering to fuss over my hair (it usually got into a mess anyway).

A smile enlightened my face as I looked out the window. The sky was cloudless and the sun beamed down over the ranch.

"What a perfect day to get super soaked" I thought to myself as i bounded down my stairs, shoving on my usual black shoes. Ignoring breakfast, i ran out to the front and paced the driveway. I impatiently tapped my foot and kept checking my watch.

I said nine thirty! So what was keeping my little sister?

After waiting half an hour, a black Mercedes pulled up into the drive and out stepped a tired looking Janet, dressed in a huge t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms; the usual water fight gear.

"Hey Dunk! What took you so long? I said-"

"I know you said 9:30, but i've had stuff to do! You know, trying to get the new album going, it's hard work!" Janet moaned to me.

"Hang on, you were doing that this morning?" I asked, concerned. I didn't want stress to take over.

"I was up nearly all night with Jimmy and Terry trying to do the new songs, we just haven't had the inspiration! At about 4am I fell asleep at the recording studio and i woke up at about quarter to this morning, so i had to rush back!" Janet whined, like a little kid.

"Jeez that's rough! I'm sorry Jan, you wanna go home?" I asked.

"Nahh forget about it. Haven't had a water fight in ages!" she smiled. "Now why so early?"

"Well the others are coming at around ten, and i wanted you to help me set up if that's ok?"

"Sure, no problem" Janet smiled. I put my arm around her and we both went to the back of the house.


Two hours later the others had arrived, and we had grabbed as many water balloons as we could carry and began the fight. Me, Janet and Mack took the golf caddy to escape the tons of balloons hurdling our way.

The day could have gone on forever. I didn't get wet once throughout the whole thing, and I turned around to see Janet dripping wet and laughing wildly.

"They not sharing the water Mike? You want a hug to compensate?" Janet asked, winking. She began to run at me, arms outstretched ready to drench me with the water that was dripping off her clothes.

"Argh! No thanks!" I giggled "But i'm feeling EXTRA generous today, so you can have some more!" And with that I grabbed a bucket of water and drenched her again from head to toe.

"That's not fair Mike! You're a cheater!" she laughed.

After filling up the buckets and super soakers again, we started over. I noticed Janet whispering to Mack, but i decided to let it pass. I narrowly dodged a huge gush of water thrown at me. I was still bone dry.

"Hey Mike! Wanna play dares?" Mack pushed. I was always up for dares. Like me, i usually won.

"Go on then" i laughed.

"Okay...I dare you, to go up on the diving board and do a dance!" Mack said, grinning mischievously. Something told me he was scheming.

"Okay, just watch me!" i laughed, accepting the challenge. Of course, i went up there like a nut.

" I began to do the silliest dance possible. The other kids and my cousins and sister began laughing at me like crazy. However they seemed to be looking behind me.

Suddenly i felt someone shove my back. I screamed like a girl and plunged into the pool below me. When i surfaced i looked up to see Mack killing himself laughing.

"I'll Kill you! I will kill you Mack! Mack, i'm going to annihilate you!" i shouted. When i got out the pool i stood with my hands on my hips. Nobody took me seriously though, seeing as i was dripping.

"Okay, who did it? Who's idea?" i asked, giggling.

"Janet told me to!" Mack shouted, from the top of the diving board.

Janet looked away mischievously.

"Alright, that's it" I said, and i began to tickle her. She screamed and laughed; if it's one thing to stop Janet, it's tickling.

"I'm sorry...i couldn't resist...had to get you back!" She said in between giggles. When i finally released her she squirted me with her super soaker.

"Okay. Janet seems to be ready...who's up for round three?" i asked. The kids all screamed and the water fighting began again. Everyone but Janet moved.

"Jan, everything okay?" I asked. She looked tired and was yawning.

"Mike, can i miss this one? I'm kinda sleepy" i said, yawning.

"Sure. Take as long as you need" i smiled, kissing her cheek. Janet began to walk back inside, ringing out her soaked hair.


Janet POV

I was too tired to attempt more super soaking, as fun as they were. I trudged up to my usual room in Mike's house.

I quickly dried my hair with the hairdryer and put on some dry clothes. After a while sleep overpowered me, and I was soon fast asleep on my bed.

I was sat in my ordinary living room. Another day, another half an hour rest before more recording.

I was flicking channels seeing if there was anything good on. I found myself flicking through channels quite quickly; same old rubbish.

Suddenly a figure wearing a red shirt with messy black hair and incredibly pale skin appeared. My heart skipped a beat as I switched back, realising it was my brother. He looked awful, and I listened closely as he began to speak.

"There have been many disgusting allegations made recently about improper conduct on my part..."

I gasped. Not my Michael.

"I am hoping for a speedy ending to this horrifying experience..."

This is too awful. Who would accuse my brother of such things? He loves children, he's never hurt them.

"I asked all of you to label the truth, before you condemn me..."

I could see the pain in his eyes. Pain and sorrow. He didn't deserve this.

"Don't treat me like a criminal..."

He could never be a criminal.

"I am innocent."

Of course you are, Mike. Of course you are. Purely innocent, i know in my heart.

Suddenly I heard his sweet angelic voice say something unusual.

"Janet?"

I looked to the screen. He was there, staring at me, waiting for my answer.

"Mike?" i asked.

"Don't believe a thing. I didn't do it. I didn't!" he yelled through the glass.

"I know you didn't. I could never think that" I cried, sitting right up to the screen.

"I knew I could trust you" he smiled, his own tears starting to appear.

Suddenly i heard a huge smash all around me. I was no longer in my living room, i seemed to be in a dark alleyway, identical to the ones with my encounters with Danny years ago.

The only object which remained was the TV. Michael was screaming at me to run, but i didn't want to leave him. Suddenly, men dressed in black outfits surrounded me.

"He's a liar! It's true! He's a paedophile!" they kept chanting and yelling.

"NO NO NO!" i kept screaming. Suddenly a firm hand grabbed my neck and pulled me to my feet. I choked and gasped as the figure took off his hood to reveal Danny.

"This is what you get for believing a dirty, nasty, lying paedophile!" he yelled in my face.

"He's...my...brother!" I choked, screaming. Before he could answer back, Danny slammed my body to the ground. The concrete thrashed at my skin, cutting my head.

"Leave her alone!" The TV shouted. Danny kicked it, smashing the screen and blanking out Mike.

The rest of the group now began to kick me. I felt no pain, no tears. Nothing.

My vision blurred and my eyes closed. However my dream was not over.

I was suddenly aware of two strong arms firmly around me. I was being carried.

My eyes opened, and i saw Mike above me, dressed in an unusual black, spiky top. His hair fell freely around him...he looked quite the angel.

Aware of my movements, he looked down and smiled at me. I looked around me; we were in the ranch. Except replacing the rides was a huge, unusual spaceship.

"Where are we going?" i asked. Suddenly he set me on my feet and took my hand, and we were soon inside the spaceship, pulling away from the Earth, leaving everything behind. Michael smiled and answered: "Away from my accusations. Away from pain. We can scream as loud as we want out here" he smiled.

I felt myself smiling back, until the spaceship went blank and i found myself back on the streets, laid down. Except this time it wasn't the gang over me...

It was Dr Conrad Murray, Michael's lifelong health advisor. I felt comfort underneath my back; i was now on a bed with a huge bright light in my eyes.

Dr Murray held up a needle to the light filled with a substance. I now knew he was going to plunge it right into me.

I screamed and thrashed around, but i couldn't move. I seemed to be strapped to the bed tightly.

He brought the needle forward and pushed it into my skin, smiling wickedly. Pain shot threw my body and i couldn't take it.

"STOP IT PLEASE!"

"Janet baby, it's okay..." a heavenly voice rang out

My eyes suddenly flickered open to see Michael's confused face staring at me from the end of my bed. I was laid flat on my back, with the covers tucked tightly around me. I shrugged them off fiercely and sat bolt upright.

"Jan, you were terrible! I've never known so much screaming!" Michael was clearly so shocked.

I burst into tears. "Oh Mike, it WAS terrible! They accused you of child molestation, and then i was being kicked by Danny,then you held me in your arms and we were on this ship, but then i was back in the street, but on a bed, like strapped to it! And Conrad Murray was there and he plunged a needle into me and it hurt so much..." I sobbed, as Michael put his arms around me and rocked me gently.

"That's awful" Michael comforted.

"I know. Child molestation?" i gasped in horror.

"I'd never EVER do that. You know i wouldn't.I could never hurt a child"

"I know you could never...but i'm so afraid..." I sobbed.

"sshhh now. It's ok, sis. It was only a dream" Michael smiled, wiping my tears.

I had been asleep quite a while. For the rest of the night I talked to Michael in my room, and soon after i had drifted off again with his arms wrapped around me.

The thing is, was it a dream, or a warning of things to come?


Thanks Abigail! Hope you liked it!

Btw it's dead late now and i have school tomorrow, so i don't have time to spellcheck it or anything. Please bare with me!

Thanks :)