A Fighter's Secrets (Jori Fanfic) [Discontinued]

Chapter 2

Disclaimer: I don't own Victorious or any of its characters.

A/N: Reminder - this is an AU story. [Go to 1st chapter for story details/summary.]

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Chapter 2: Jade's POV

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I stare up at the ceiling, my body numb. The roof of my room just looks back at me. My hands are on my stomach, rubbing against the fabric of my black blouse. I just lay in my bed, enjoying the plush mattress underneath my back. From the corner of my vision, I check the time. 3:37 a.m.

Why am I awake so late, you ask?

Here's why: because of Tori freaking Vega.

Yesterday, she acted...strange, to say the least. Almost as if she were hiding something. I could almost see the pain in her eyes. Yet, she wore a smile and fooled everyone.

Except me.

Turning over, I grasp the pillow, staring at the wall. What is she hiding? Is it really that bad that she couldn't even tell her best friend, Andre? Yes, I know about that. Even the songwriter doesn't know anything about Tori's recent disappearances. That is very, very strange. Vega is usually an open book when it comes to secrets or her feelings, but now, no one knows a thing.

A soft growl escapes me. Why did Vega have to be so fucking mysterious? I hate secrecy. It's stupid and frustrating, even though I take part of it all the time.

My eyes glare at the faded wall as a layer of sleep cloaks my mind. Slowly, my eyes flutter close as I finally give in and rest.

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"Jade?" a voice calls out.

My eyes open as I stare into deep brown ones. Her eyes are wild and frantic. "Jade!" My breathing quickens and I could hear how ragged and sharp the intakes were.

"Jade, listen to me," her eyes dart around, "You have to get out of here. Now!" What is she talking about? "Jade, go!"

Not controlling my body, I just know that I'm stumbling over myself as I'm running. My body is jelly and I fall to the ground, scraping my knees.

Then, the nightmare begins.

Loud screams echo through the dark sky, the fine hairs on the back of my neck rising. I blink, my eyes wide.

It's Tori. Tori's in trouble.

I begin to rush to the source. "Tori!" I call out. "Tori!" My heart thumps hard in my chest, lead filling up my veins.

What are they doing to her?

Another scream. There is pain in this one. My being crumbles.

I run faster, willing my legs to go quicker.

Then, a thick bag is placed over my head, taking my air and hope.

I crumple to the ground, my heart beat slowing, the screams echoing in my head. "Tori..." I murmur before my body goes completely still.

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I wake with a start, my body immediately sitting up. A thin layer of sweat covers my skin. My eyes are wide as I gulp down breaths of air. Something tightens in my stomach as I recall what happened in the nightmare.