Okay so I was planning to post this chapter after the last one but, I had to rewrite one of the scenes and I got busy with school and stuff meh. Lol anyway chapter 11 is done and ready for you too read! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: No, I do not own House of Anubis.

Chapter 11: House of Discovery and House of Hyper

"More eggs anyone?" Trudy asks walking to the table while we ate breakfast.

"Yes, please." Fabian says.

"I'll have some too, please." I reply. Trudy nods and walks over to give us our eggs.

Patricia looks up at everyone. "Did you hear about Victor? Fell down the stairs last night and broke his leg." Jerome and Alfie laugh with Patricia, while everyone else shakes their heads.

"Don't exaggerate, Patricia." Trudy says as she places eggs in Fabian's plates then turns to put some in mine.

"Eggxaggerate, good one Truds." Alfie grins.

Horrible yolk, Alfie." Jerome smirks as he takes a sip of orange juice. Everyone laughs.

"It's a sprained ankle, that's all." Trudy explains.

"A very painful, sprained ankle." Victor adds walking in the room.

Trudy jumps. "Victor! How do you do that? And with a limp too."

"Someone sabotaged that floor board, on purpose." Victor says looking between all of us. I roll my eyes but notice Fabian look down. Does he know something about what happened to the floor board?

"Oh, no. That floor board has been like that for ages, I remember telling you about it last year." Trudy remarks looking at him.

"Yeah, that's right. I remember tripping over it myself a few times." Fabian nods.

"I have." Nina agrees.

"Someone is up to something." Victor looks over at us again. "And I attend to find out what it is. And who"

Honestly. Why would someone purposely mess with a floor board knowing someone could get hurt? I shake my head and glance over at Fabian again. I frown both he and Nina look very nervous. Do they both know something about the broken floor board? I'm not sure, but they are definitely hiding something.

"You were right!" Amber yells sitting next to me in our English class.

"Right, about what exactly?" I ask confused.

"That Mara likes Mick!" She exclaims.

My eyes widen. "What? Wait how do you know?"

"Because, I was just in the bathroom when I overheard Mara telling Patricia that she likes Mick." She explains. "And she thinks that Mick and aren't good together and have nothing in common! That's so not true! We have loads in common!"

"Amber relax, Mara may like Mick but he likes you remember? And besides what does it matter what Mara thinks. You and Mick are good together and you're having a Get Together Party that has to count for something."

She smiles. "You know what, you're right. Who cares what Mara thinks? Mick and I are happy together and that's all that counts. And I can't wait for our Get Together Party! Ooh what are you wearing?"

I laugh. "I don't know Ambs. I haven't decided yet."

She sighs. "Fine, today after school I am going to help you pick the perfect outfit for tonight. I mean this party isn't just for me and Mick."

I look at her confused. "What do you mean?"

"Hello! This also for a Get Together for you and Jerome! I know you fancy him and I'm pretty sure he fancies you too. You just need to well get together!"

"I don't know, Amber. Are you sure he likes me?" I reply nervously.

"Of course! Ooh I even thought of your perfect couple name! Janna!" Amber squeals. I laugh rolling my eyes when Mara and Patricia walk in sitting at the desk next to us.

"Hi Anna, Hi Amber." They say.

"Hi guys." I smile. Amber scoffs and looks away. Patricia and Mara look confused but luckily Mr. Winkler walks in starting the class before I have to explain. I figure it would better if Amber did anyway, like I said this is in between her, Mara and Mick. They need to figure this out themselves. That and I didn't think it was the best conversation for English Class, so thank you Mr. Winkler.

"Eep, this so exciting!" Amber squeals as I put the finishing touches on my makeup. Amber, Nina and I were in mine and Nina's room getting ready for the party.

"How do you know this will even work, I don't even know if he likes me back." I say. "And he's so infuriating sometimes, he drives me crazy!"

"Hello, he's Jerome of course he is!" Amber replies curling her hair. "Besides, if you can see good in him somewhere deep, deep inside him then it's obvious you two are meant together. And I'm pretty sure, he likes you too. I mean you are the only he's actually nice too. Oh and there's the fact that you two almost kissed!"

My face reddens. "Amber! That was supposed to be a secret!"

"Oops, sorry!" She apologizes with a sheepish smile.

"Wait, you and Jerome almost kissed?" Nina asks as she puts on her shoes.

"Well yeah, a few days ago at school." I smile at the memory. "We were so close too…."

Amber squeals. "Aww, you so like him!"

I blush. "Okay enough about Jerome and I." I turn to Nina and smirk. "It's seems like you and my brother have been quite cozy lately."

"Well, he has been real sweet to me." Nina admits blushing. "And he is really cute."

"Aww you and Fabian would totally be cute together!" Amber squeals.

"I barely even know him." Nina says. "We literally just met a few days ago."

"So? It's totally obvious he fancies you too." Amber says putting down her curling iron and turning it off. "Looks, I have to play matchmaker for two couples now."

"Who's the other couple?" I ask putting my make up back in my makeup bag.

"Uh you and Jerome! Duh!" She replies as if it were obvious. We laugh, typical Amber. She does this kind of thing all the time. We finally finish getting ready and head down stairs. Well, here goes nothing.

I stood by the dining table a bit nervous. Amber had already gone off with Mick and Nina was talking to Fabian in the kitchen. Patricia and Mara weren't here yet and neither were Jerome and Alfie. I sigh taking a sip of punch when Jerome walks in with Alfie. He spots me and I give him a smile, but he just stood there, staring at me his eyes wide. Alfie looks at him confused, then turns to me and rolls his eyes as if realizing something. He turns back to Jerome and gives him a push forwards causing me to giggle. He stumbles a bit looking embarrassed but then quickly regains his confidence and walks over to me.

"Hi," He smiles. "You look amazing."

I blush. "Thanks."

I was suddenly very grateful that my best friend happened to be a fashion expert. She picked out the outfit which was a dark purple Kanga Front Tank with dark wash skinny jeans and I picked out the shoes and accessories which were black lace up high heeled boots, black silver and purple bracelets, a silver heart necklace, and black and silver music note ring. My hair was slightly curled and I wore a bit of makeup consisting of blush, mascara, purple eyeliner, white shimmer eye shadow and rose colored lip gloss.

"You look quite handsome yourself." I add smiling. He really did too. He was wearing a white V-neck t-shirt with a black vest over it, jeans and black shoes.

He smirks. "Well, this is me we're talking about."

I laugh. "Still conceited are we."

"Oh, you know you love it." He grins slinging an arm around my shoulder.

I smile. "Maybe…."

He laughs then moves in front of me and holds out his hand. "Would you like dance Miss. Rutter."

I giggle taking his hand. "Why, I would love to Mr. Clarke."

He grins and pulls me towards the middle of the living room where people were dancing. I laugh as he spins me around as we start to dance to the upbeat music.

I take a look in my vanity mirror in my room one more time making sure my make-up looked alright. After an hour of dancing, Jerome and I decided to take break and were talking awhile before I excused to myself to go to my room and freshen up. Satisfied that I looked alright I walked out of my room and out of the hall, only to run into someone.

"Oh! Sor-Fabian?" I ask looking at my brother in confusion. I see Nina standing with him both looking nervous. "What are you doing up here? Shouldn't you been enjoying the party?"

"Yeah, but we uh…needed to get something, up here." Fabian explains.

I frown knowing he was lying. "And what might that be?"

Fabian looks away, not able to meet my eyes. I felt like someone slapped me in the face. My own brother, my twin no less, was lying to me. We've always told each other everything…how come he couldn't talk to me now?

"You know what, it doesn't matter." I say hurt. "You just let me know when you're ready to tell me what's really going on, because I know you're lying."

Fabian sighs. "Annie, I-"

I shake my head. "Forget it, Fabian."

And with that I turn and walk away tears in my eyes. Why would he lie to me?

I walk into the kitchen, trying to wipe the tears away when I see Amber and Mara talking in the kitchen, both looking very upset.

"Hey guys, what's going on?" Patricia asks also walking into the kitchen.

"I was just about to ask Anna if I can move into her and Nina's room, since I most certainly do not want to share with Mara anymore." Amber says turning to me.

"Uh, sure but why-" I begin but she just cuts me off.

"Later, Anna." She says grabbing my arm and pulling me out of the kitchen.

"Amber, what happened?" I ask confused.

"I caught Mara flirting with Mick and I told her I knew that she liked him since I heard her say it." Amber explains as we move towards the table where Mick was getting ready to cut the chocolate cake Trudy had made for the party. She looked really upset and I sighed.

"I'm sorry Amber." I reply. "If it makes you feel any better, I had a fight with Fabian."

Her eyes widen. "You and Fabian? Fighting? But you guys are like so close, like best friends!"

I shrug feeling the tears again. "Yeah, well…."

She sighs. "We'll talk more later, let's just enjoy the rest of the party and eat some cake."

I nod. "Alright."

The rest of the night was sort of uneventful. Amber and Mick cut the cake and then Amber went upstairs to go find Nina. Victor checked in on the party then a few minutes later Fabian came back downstairs. He saw me standing by the table and quickly walked over.

"Anna, please let me explain." Fabian pleads.

I sigh. "Alright, explain."

"Look, I didn't mean to lie earlier, but I-" He stops eyes widening. "Duck!"

"Wha-ahhhh!" I feel a slice of cake slam into me getting all over my shirt and face. "Alfie!"

"Oh my gosh, I am so sorry Anna!" Alfie apologizes while he and Jerome laugh.

I groan wiping some chocolate icing off my face. "Oh, it's alright. Great, it's all over my shirt!"

Fabian chuckles. "I tried to warn you."

"Oh shut up, and I'm still mad at you." I tell him just as Amber and Nina walk in.

"Hi Fabian! Anna I just-why do you have chocolate cake all over you?" Amber asks looking at me confused.

I frown. "Ask Alfie."

"I said I was sorry!" Alfie yells as he runs out of the room.

"Why was he-you know what I don't wanna know." Nina says causing us to laugh.

"Ok, I'm going to go get this cake off of me." I say. "I'll be back."

I left the room and head to the bathroom. I am so getting Alfie back for this later.

"ENOUGH!" I hear Victor yell as I walk back into the living room. He looks at Fabian. "Turn that racket off."

Fabian quickly does as he's told and turns off the music. Everyone stops moving and faces Victor confusion on their faces.

"Anyone who doesn't live here, out!" Victor orders, waving his cane towards the door. "The party is over." He turns to Alfie glaring as everyone (besides Jerome, Alfie, Fabian, Nina, Patricia, Mara, Amber, Mick and I) leaves. "And you, how dare you mess about with that, take it off your head immediately."

That's when I noticed Alfie was wearing a deer's head on top of his own. I sigh, only Alfie. He struggles to get it off, but fails.

Victor walks over to him angrily. "Did you hear what I said?"

"I can't!" He replies. "It's stuck!"

We all start laughing; only that would happen to Alfie too.

"Stop laughing!" Victor yells. "I have had enough of you…vermin." He started to walk around to all of us. "Who has got the spare key to the attic? Hmm? I know somebody's been up there. Tonight, as a matter of fact." I glance at Fabian, giving him a look. Was that where he and Nina were going earlier? Into the attic? He meets my gaze and shakes his head, as if saying 'Not Now' and quickly turns his attention back to Victor. "Oh yes, you think you're all so clever but you are not as clever as me…WHO HAS IT!"

"It's really hot in here." Alfie says. "I can't breathe."

"Well then," Victor replies wrapping the hook of his cane around Alfie's neck. "Looks like we'll just have to saw it off!"

"Saw!" Alfie exclaims worriedly.

"Oh yes, the rest of you wait there!" Victor shouts once more as he leads Alfie out of the room.

"Okay, what was that all about?" Mick asks confused.

"It's the key I took from his office from my 'initiation'. I think he found out its gone." Nina explains making quotes for the word initiation. "Look, it's fine I'll sneak it back in his office and maybe, he'll find it and let us off the hook."

"It's worth a try." Fabian agrees. Nina nods and leaves the room, then a few minutes later she returns.

"Okay, I left it on the ground in front of his office." She explains.

Jerome raises his eyebrows. "You've left it on the floor?"

She sighs. "I know it's not the best idea in the world, but if he has it he can't search us for it. Trust me guys."

"And why should we take the rat for you?" Jerome asks.

"Why?" Fabian says angrily. "Because you were the ones who made Nina steal the key in the first place, well other than Anna that is."

Before anyone could reply Victor walks into the room.

"Very clever, very clever indeed." Victor frowns holding up the attic key. "Who put this on the floor outside my office hmm? Who? Was it you?" He points to Jerome.

"No."

He points to Fabian "You?"

"No."

He moves to me. "You?"

"No."

He turns to Amber. "You?"

"No."

"I'm losing my patience. Mick?" He replies angrily looking at said boy.

"No."

He points between Mara and Patricia "You two?"

They shake their heads "No."

He quickly turns to Nina. "You?"

She shakes her head. "No…yes."

"Ah ha!" He yells triumphantly.

"No." Fabian says. "She's covering for me, I did it."

"You?" Victor asks.

Fabian nods. "Yeah, guilty as charged."

Nina looks at him in surprise but shakes her head. "No! He's lying!"

"Make your minds up, who was it?" Victor says looking between the two.

"It was me." I say suddenly. "I did it. They're both lying."

Everyone looks at me with wide eyes. What? Is it so surprising that I would cover for my brother and my friend. I mean really.

"What?" Victor asks sounding confused.

"No, it was me." Mick says before I could answer. We turn to him. "Yup, total key thief."

I give Mick a look, but he just smirks.

"Actually, he's lying." Mara says. "It was me, Victor."

Amber nods "Oh yeaahhh…I mean no, it wasn't her, it was me. I love to steal keys so much."

I do a mental face palm. Yes, because that sounded very believable.

"Actually, it was me." We all look at Patricia surprised and she gives everyone a knowing smile.

Victor looked angry. "Stop playing me for a fool." He turns to Jerome holding up the key. "Jerome, I know I can rely on you. Who was it?" Jerome glances at Nina who mouths please, then glances at everyone's pleading looks. His gaze lands on me and I mouth 'For me?' He sighs then turns back to Victor.

"It was me." He says through clenched teeth.

Victor frowns and glares at us. "That is it…THAT IS IT! You are all grounded for the entire weekend!"

And with that he angrily limped out of the room.

We all sigh in relief and laughed at our success. I walk over to Jerome who angrily patted Fabian on the back and walked over to one of the snack tables

I place my hand on his shoulder. "You did a good thing, Jerome."

He groans. "Don't tell me that. I hate doing good things."

I giggle. "Sure."

"Anna!" I turn from my locker to see Fabian walking towards me. It was Monday which means our grounding was officially over. Thank goodness, it was so boring being stuck in the house all weekend.

"What Fabian?" I ask turning away. He still hasn't told me anything about why he lied or what he and Nina were really doing. He also has been held up in his room the whole time and we haven't talked much all weekend, which has been really hard.

He sighs. "I'm sorry. I know you're mad at me, but you have to understand-" Fabian glances at something behind me and stops. "Darn it, I'll have to explain later. I have to go meet Nina so we can go see Uncle Ade."

I look at him confused. "You are?" He nods. "Well can I-"

"No!...I mean no, it will only be for a minute. I just have to ask him something. Maybe another time?" He replies quickly.

"What? Why-"

"I'll explain later, alright?" He says cutting me off.

I frown. "Fine, whatever. I'll talk to you later."

"Anna-"

I ignore him, slamming my locker shut and walking away. There he goes hiding something again and why can I visit my own Uncle? We haven't seen him in forever. Why can't he just tell me what's going on?

I sat on my bed playing my guitar and humming along to the beat. I felt so frustrated at Fabian and this was the only I could calm myself down. I just don't understand what is so important that he had to hide it from me? Was he doing something in the attic? And what did he have to ask our Uncle Aid that I wasn't "allowed" to go? I'm his sister, he should know that he can trust me with anything. So, why can't he now?

"Anna?" A voice says breaking her from her thoughts. I look up and see Fabian standing nervously by the door.

"Yeah?" I answer quietly looking down at me guitar.

He sighs and sits beside me. "I'm sorry, I really am. I didn't mean to hurt you."

"Then how come you're so secretive lately? What is it that you wont tell me?" I ask turning to him a frown on my face.

He stares at me a moment, then looks away a sad look on his face."I can't tell you. Not because I don't want to, because believe I do but...I can't."

I look up at him in confusion. "Why not? I don't understand Fabian."

"You just have to trust me." Fabian tells me. "I will explain everything, though. I promise. Just not right now. Okay?"

I look down and strum the guitar strings thinking everything through. It still hurt that he wont tell me anything but he seemed genuinely upset about it and I do trust him. I sigh and glance back up at him with a small smile on my face.

"Okay," I say. "I trust you."

He smiles and pulls me into a hug making me drop my guitar on my bed. I laugh returning the hug, glad things were okay again.

Aww, I'm glad Fabian and Anna patched things up though Fabian still hasn't told Anna anything. However, I have a strong feeling she's going to find out exactly what Fabian and Nina are up to. Though, that's probably because I already know what's going to happen since I am the writer lol Anyways please review and tell me what you thought! Thanks for reading!