Chapter 2

A/N: Fair warning there may be a bit of inappropriate language in this chapter and the next few to come. What can I say; it's how I would react too. It seems as though I've fallen a bit behind in my disclaimers, shame on me! But hey, who can blame me, I am fairly scatter-brained. It says so in my profile *smug smile* but anyway so I'm going to try something new for a disclaimer so sorry if I can't pull it off.

Disclaimer: (random conversation with myself)

"I wonder if it's possible that there's a power where somehow it would work out the Chloe became my mother and I inherited a ton of sweet powers from her and Derek 'cause everyone knows they'll end up together anyway..."

"What are you talking about, that's not even physically impossible!"

"Well hey they said being a werewolf was physically impossible too but ask Derek, IT IS possible!"

"That's fiction. -.- Fiction isn't real."

"Yes it is! Just ask Kelley Armstrong!"

"Who?"

"The most amazing author who owns Darkest Powers. That reminds me I need a disclaimer to let people know I don't own any characters except Ez and her mother. Everyone else belongs to Ms. Armstrong. *sigh* I wish I owned those guys... the best ones are always fiction. v.v anyway now back to the story."

Tori was the first one to meet me outside the safe house. I hadn't told anyone there I was coming which in all after-thought might have been smart to do. I had a feeling she would be outside knowing she had problems getting along with people. That and she HATED being stuck inside anywhere for too long. She needed to go shopping eventually and getting outside was the closest they'd probably let her come to that.

She was out wandering the path way and I spotted her, knowing better then to shout I waved hoping she would see me. She didn't but I kept walking anyway. When I was within hearing distance of her I spoke up.

"Tori."

She looked over way beyond spooked, then relaxed. "Oh it's just you. Did mom finally get tired of chasing me herself? So tired she stooped that low that she's now sending her favorite daughter to get me?"

Her tone was icy. Now I remembered why we hadn't been to each others birthday parties in years. Her mom started treating me better then her, she had always been the disappointment and I was always the daughter her mother wanted. Not that I wanted to be that kid. I knew it hurt Tori but I had survival instincts of my own. As much as I wanted to help her out I didn't want anything reversed.

"She didn't. Do you really think Edison Group would actually sit back as I got all the way here and then let me try to bring you guys back to them? If I was working for them they would be standing before you right now not me. Besides were in the same boat now. You're not the only supernatural in this family you know."

Tori was many things, but not too stupid. She knew when I was lying and I was not lying. Plus my logic made sense. There was no way the Edison Group would let me go all the way here myself without stepping in somehow especially if they knew I knew where everyone was. I made sure to cover my tracks carefully too, I used only cash and a fake identity to buy my tickets that way no one from the Edison Group could follow me.

She nodded. I had gotten this far she wasn't going to send me home over a stupid rivalry that should have ended a while ago.

"Tori... I know this won't mean a lot but I am sorry," I paused for a second, I knew I only had a limited amount of time before we would no longer be alone, "I didn't want to b your mothers favorite. I know you don't want to hear this either but I just want you to know I'm not the cold-heartedly bitch you think I am. I wasn't trying to steal your mothers love and I didn't want to keep I was just trying to survive and I'm sorry you had to get hurt in that process."

She nodded again, "I know. And thanks. It actually means something hearing you say that."

I smiled and relaxed. It was good to have my best friend back. We went and hugged each other awkwardly then Derek came out of the house.

"I thought someone was here. Who are you?" he nearly growled at me. Sheesh by how over-protective he was acting you'd think his mate was pregnant or something!

I went to speak and explain myself but before I could say a word Tori came to my defense "Back off fur ball, she's an ally. Now go along and find a nice tree to take a potty break on!" she sneered too. It was kind of nice to see her being mean to someone other then me, but I still felt kind of bad.

He scowled but left and Tori then took me by the arm and lead me into the house. Tonight was going to be a very interesting night.

The very first person I saw when I entered the house was a boy. He looked very bi-racial but not in a mean way. He was cute! His parents must have been Asian and European but, damn that boy could work that genetic combination! For the first time since Tori and I stopped seeing each other regularly I felt self-conscious.

And of course me being the preoccupied, scatter-brain that I was I almost missed Tori's short introduction. His name was apparently Simon. He waved a quick hello and then left then room. Tori was going off on a rant about the social habits of the other house mates when I totally checked-out. I was too busy day-dreaming about Simon. Maybe later tonight I would go and talk to him.

I made a mental note to check with Tori about the latest gossip around here. By latest gossip of course I meant who was acceptable for me to chase and who wasn't. I was a girl after all and I knew the respectful code of conduct. You could only chase after another guy a girl flirts at if the guy shows not interest at all what so ever. I didn't exactly want a reputation as a whore before I even met half the house. It's not the best first impression.

My sure fire way to make a good first impression is be quiet, sit back and observe EVERYTHING! That way you know the basic way people act around you and if you don't say much there's really no way to say something stupid because you're not saying anything at all.

The rest of the night was spent with Tori introducing me to various people and such. I was informed I would have to spend the night bunking with Tori and Chloe but the next day the adults would have to make sure I was safe to keep around and not a spy. I was pretty sure they just wanted to know what my mysterious powers were; I hadn't even told Tori what they were.

My powers aren't always the easiest things to explain but I wasn't worried. I knew they'd let me stay here and that Chloe and I would become friends. And then something finally clicked.

"HOLY SHITE!"

"Whoa there Starr, you're using British cusses. It must be really bad." Tori commented, bemused.

"The blonde guy you first introduced me to, that was Simon. And the guy that first met us outside was Derek. I need to talk to Chloe. Why? Because Simon likes Chloe but she likes Derek and Derek's just confused as hell!" I kept babbling and Tori just started laughing. Maybe I should have been the one to go to Lyle House, not her.

"Chill Starr, most of us around here know that already except Simon, Chloe and Derek. You can give it a few days before you go all Little-Miss-Match-Maker on them."

"Oh," I looked down. A blush crept into my cheeks; I always was too quick to jump to conclusions. Tori could tell by now I had a crush on Simon but she wasn't saying anything. Thank goddess!

There was a quiet knock on the door. I jumped nearly two feet in the air, which set Tori off laughing even harder. "Come in" I said weakly.

A blonde head peaked into the room then blinked, totally confused. "I heard all the noise and decided to come up here to make sure you were still alive, seeing as Tori isn't the – ermm—easiest person to get along with so I guess I'll just go."

"Oh! Thanks that was really sweet of you but no need to worry I can deal with Tori. When you've known her as long as I have she's kinda actually sweet." I threw in one of my joking-but-still-useful-in-getting-what-you-want-sweet smiles.

He feigned a look of utter shock and she scowled then smiled. "I would have never thought that'd be possible"

"It is. Tori's practically my sister. Okay technically she is kinda my sister." I trailed off.

This time the look of shock was real. "God-sister." Tori interrupted and corrected.

"Oh" realization dawned on Simon and I smiled sheepishly. "Yeah."

"Well since you two seem to already know each other pretty well why don't you come with my and tell me about yourself while I give you the grand tour."

I looked at Tori and she winked. Then I smiled too, a real smile and said "Ya, sure that sounds great."

With that I hoped up off the bed I had collapsed on and walked to the door then slipped out into the hall and follow Simon.

A/N: Okay sorry if this chapter doesn't make a lot of sense... I kinda sorta ran into some issues while typing it... some being my laptop getting shut off with only part of it saved! =.=" Ya that wasn't a pretty sight... anyway please, Please, PLEASE read and review!