Disclaimer

I do no own House of Anubis nor the characters. I do own the plot.

Author's Note- I had a guest tell me lengthen the chapters. I've been working on doing so. And I've done so successfully. I changed the rating because I'm really paranoid and stuff. Anyways, I promise, no dirty scenes, singing, or tragic endings (at least, none currently planned, very unlikely though).

For my Nick Board readers- This story WILL not be the same. I promise you, there's more here than on the Nickelodeon Boards. There will be more parts to the mystery and the plot will thicken until the final moment of truth. Wow, that was really powerful and deep.

Chapter 10

Nina's POV-

I stumbled on my feet as I ran to my house. When I arrived at the door, I stopped and took in everything I heard. Which was pretty much nothing except for I will die and take it with me. Whatever it is. My head started spinning as I started to think of all the possibilities. I took out my house key and fumbled with the lock. As soon as the door swung open, I ran in, slammed it behind me, and raced to the attic. I grabbed the tiny jeweler box. The box was covered in dust and showed an inscription on the Eye of Horus lock. Sibuna. I held it close to my heart and sobbed. At Anubis House, I had everything I ever wanted. It was all stolen from me by a mystery and now the mystery's back. I cried and cried, curled up in the corner of the room.

I had a vision that I saw Anubis House, glowing in its former glory. I ran to it, screaming my lungs out, when an arm grabbed me and a hand covered my mouth. I was dragged in to a shed and blind folded. Even without eyes, I knew the thing had to be Rufus. No one could be so horrible and cold to ruin my life. I struggled to keep consciousness as I felt glass shatter over me and a kiss planted firmly on my lips. They were so familiar. Only one name came to mind. Fabian.

I woke with a start on my bed and immediately looked at the time. Nine in the morning. I scrambled out of my bed and grabbed my luggage. I started packing for England. I took out the letter and looked at the date and time of the reunion. In two days at 9:00 am. I began to second guess my decision when a rock flew through my window with a note attached. I took the note shakily and read it. A threat. I had no choice now. I had to go to England. I looked out side of the window, but found only shards of broken glass, mentally piercing my heart.

*Later*

I watched the clouds pass by as the air plane soared. I hope everyone at the house is just as forgiving as Amber and Fabian are.

Amber. I haven't seen my favorite blonde in forever. I can't believe I've survived five years without her. Her personality, her comfort, her advice, her fan girling. I just plain miss her. And then there's Fabian. My sweet genius Fabian. I think I've missed him even more. I want to see how he looks in person again. I bet he's changed a lot. He's, what, 23? I've lost count. I wonder where he's at. He's probably happy. Probably living with Joy. Probably trying to cope with three or four kids. Probably rich back in England. He's probably happy. I look at my locket and opened it cautiously. I peered inside and felt the tears emerge. Where Sarah's picture once was a picture of me. Don't ask me why, exactly. It just appeared one day. I didn't switch it out. The picture just... changed on its own. On the side opposite to my picture, I placed a picture of Fabian. I loved him so much that I wanted him to always be with me, whether we were together or not. The whole plane jumped as we hit some clouds. I nearly lost my grip on the locket, but I grabbed it before it flew too far. I took one last look at the pictures and plunged it in to my coat pocket. Suddenly, the plane bounced and a woman roaming around the air craft with a cup of coffee in hand lost her balance.

I felt a burning sensation spread through my arm. I felt my trench coat turn from the cute black color it was to a huge sizzling coffee stain. I stood abruptly as the woman said sorry and, as if it couldn't get any worse, I bonked my head on the ceiling of the plane.

Nina: Owww!

?: Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry.

The woman had a heavy British accent and a familiar voice, but I was too busy burning to notice.

Nina: It's ok. I need napkins. Can you pass me some napkins?

?: Oh, of course. Wait- Nina?

I looked up and saw her.

Nina: Patricia?

Patricia's POV-

I remained frozen, wondering when my dream would end. Nina Martin, the lost Chosen One finally returned. I pinched myself, believing this was just another Sibuna dream. I never woke up and the pinching on my arm left a red blotch on my skin. I took one more glance at Nina before taking in reality. It's Nina.

Patricia: Nina.

Nina: Hey, um, wow. Patricia.

Patricia: Nina!

I cradled her in my arms as I squished her in a hug.

Nina: Can't, breathe. Need, air.

Patricia: Oh, sorry!

I released her immediately. She gasped for air as she looked at me in disbelief.

Nina: Oh my gosh. Patricia. I- I thought you'd kill me-

Patricia: Kill you? Why would I do that?

I took the empty seat next to her as she sighed.

Nina: Everything I did. Senior year.

The smile I had on my face fell as the memories flooded in.

*Harp noises going back to the flashback* -Flashback-

Sibuna was gathered about the recent activity in the house. Victor has been acting very suspicious, very high alert. Nina and Eddie have been having similar dreams. Ok, identical dreams, but that's the least of our worries. By the looks of things, everyone in the house'll have to be part of Sibuna. It's getting too hard to sneak around. Anyways, we called an emergency meeting. This can't be good.

Nina: Thanks for showing up, guys.

Eddie: We've got a problem.

Alfie: Problem?

Nina: Ya. It's bad.

Fabian: What's going on, Nina?

Nina took a shaky breath as she murmured her response.

Amber: Nina, you know I can't understand you when you talk in to your pillow.

All of us laughed except for Nina, who grew annoyed. Fabian noticed and he put his hand on her back.

Fabian: Look, Nins, it was just a joke. Shake it off.

Nina: I'm just frustrated because you guys don't get it!

Amber: Nina, how important can this thing be? We've conquered spirits and psychos. What could possibly-

Nina: Rufus.

We all looked at each other and our jaws dropped.

Patricia: But, he- he's gone. He was destroyed. He's gone forever and there's no way he can come back?

My last sentence came out more as a question than a statement. I looked at Nina and what I saw scared me half way to the afterlife. Everyone followed my gaze to the pitch black shadow that crept in to Nina.

Fabian: N- Nina?

Nina suddenly stood.

Nina: Guess again children. I'm back.

Her voice was coated in evil and her voice sounded all wrong. It was scary. It wasn't hers.

Jerome: Nina?

Nina: As if!

She bellowed so loudly I could have sworn Victor heard it.

Fabian: Nina, calm down. What's going on?

He tried to hold Nina's hand but for some reason, she scowled at him.

Nina: I am not your little chosen one anymore. You children have not seen the last of me. You children will pay for everything you've put me through. Starting with your fearless leader.

Nina jerk backwards and she fainted as the black smoke rose in the center of the room. The smoke formed itself in to a human form and turned solid. The crooked smile confirmed my fear.

Patricia: Rufus.

Rufus: Yes. Rufus. I'm back. And I want my revenge.

Fabian was by Nina's side, holding her hand and softly stroking her hair. His head shot up when he heard Rufus say, "Revenge".

Fabian: R- R- Revenge?

Rufus: On you. All of you. And I'll start with your little leader.

He tried to take a step closer to Nina, but Fabian wouldn't allow it.

Fabian: Don't touch her!

I was kind of surprised He's never growled at anyone like he just did. Now that's proof of how much he loves Nina. Sadly, his attempt at protection failed when Rufus turned back in to a puff of smoke again. He slid past Fabian and back in to Nina. He left behind a note that sent chills up my spine. Things were going to turn bad. Not bad, very bad. Very very very bad. As for the note, it read:

You can't protect her anymore. You try to hurt me from now on, you hurt her. She'll never be the same chosen one you once loved. She's under my control. She is MINE.