Sierra's POV 

After our band manager announced us our partners for the tour,I could not hide the excitement that rushed through my veins. I mean, cmmon, they are AVENGED SEVENFOLD, the band that actually, along with another 2 or 3 other bands, made me want to be in a band. So, once we got out of the building, I couldnt hide my enthousiasm as I started jumping and squeeling like a 13 year old girl who just got asked to prom by her dream-date.

''Its simply AWESOME. I just cannooot believe it!! We are finally touring with A7x ! Oh my GOOOD!!!'', I just screamed as we reached the parking lot, the only cars existing being mine and Jason's ride, a black Jaguar, and Nick's and Matt's ride, a blue Hammer.

''Yeah its pretty raad duude'',Nick said in a tone that made it obvious that what he said wasn't his main concern at that moment. ''Matt, do you have that bottle of Jack I gave you the other night?'', he asked. Of course, I thought to my self, that must be the only thing on Nick's mind 24/7.Surprisingly enough he's not an alcoholic. .. yet.

''Yes man, its in the back of our car. Though most of it has somehow dissapeared, I think...'', Matt replied,a faint smirk making its way onto his lips.

''Well YOU will have to by ME another one...'', Nick said looking directly into Matt's eyes.''NOW!''

''Yeah, right, whatever dude...You remember the old times though, right? You started stealing my booze, so technically I'm only getting my righteous revenge!'' Matt said, emphasising the last part, making Nick tense and start yelling.

'' There is not even a think such as a '' righteous revenge '' !!! Stop saying stuff that exist only in your own pretty little fairyland and come to the real world for just a second okay?! I WANT IT BACK. NOW! So stop being a baby and..''

''Will you two FINALLY cut it out?!?!'',Jason shouted over both of them, and to be honest kind of scared me, since he was silent the whole time, '' I think we have more importand stuff to think about right now...''he muttered.

''Like what?'', Nick asked, making Jason turn around and look directly at all four of us, glaring.

''Like the fact that we are all going to be stuck in a tour bus for 11 months, supporting one band that simple has nothing to do with our style. We are going to stand up on stage and ask the crowd to give a huuuge aplause for Avenged Sevenfold, I mean JESUS CHRIST! This whole thing is going to look like a big,fucking joke! We all deserve something better than this. Plus they look like the type of guys that think they are too good for their own sake ! Well they are not! Not one bit... And,on top of that, Sierra here is bound to go and have a fan girl crisis anytime one of those lame individuals is in the same room as her!!! ''.

'' WOW ,Jason, just stop right there! I'm not going to have any type of ''crisis'' when I see them, because guess what? I'm not 14 anymore! I've been to places, I've seen and met people that I admire just as much as the guys in Avenged Sevenfold, so I do think I'm a little more mature than that, ok?! And they do not suck , no not at all... In fact their story is pretty similar to ours, dont you think? They chased their dreams, and succeded, despite the criticism they got and still get because of their looks... Or did you magically forget all the comments we got when we first started this, just because we were a female fronted band?'', I said pretty intensively.

''But we proved them wrong, Sierra..'', Jason started.

''Well so did they, Jason...That's the reason why they are one of the most successfull bands nowadays... And style? Seriously? Music is what matters, Jason..and you tend to forget all about it sometimes... It's not a scene or a trend...IT'S ART! It inspires people. It saves people..'', I said, stopping to breathe for a second.

''It is, however, only natural for someone not to like every person he meets... All I'm asking for, Jason, is you to try and be civil towards them... You really don't have to like them and become best friends with them... Just act nice and don't try to get into any fights with them! Okay? We all want the tour to go smoothly,i t will only benefit the band... And, really, if you just hate them so much, you'll always have the tour bus to go to and relaaaax' ', I added, '' just give the whole thing a chance!''.

''FINE'', Jason barked, clearly not having taken my message, opening the door and slamming loudly, signaling for me to get in.

I sighed, and after saying my goodbyes to Nick and Matt, got in the car. Jason drove quickly out of the parking lot, heading towards our place.

Well, we are definately going to need booze for these months...

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx FF-2 and a half weeks-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 So today was our last show before the tour started. Yes, sounds pretty strange,right? Well, this was pretty much or not an unofficial gig, that was organised by our fans, just like the old times. It was pretty much or not their way to wish us luck for the tour...Yeah, awesome fans!

During the past few weeks, Jason had made some progress in accepting the fact that we were touring with Avenged Sevenfold, or at least that's what it seemed like. He didn't even complain, and looked actually happy about the upcoming tour. Not that he did have a choice anyways, since the tour started tomorrow.

 The gig went great, we actually got to sing along, since our fans did most of the work. After it ended,I got to my position behing the bar. Yeap,that's right! Me and Jason actually owned this bar, as well as a second one in England. This was Jason's ''baby'', that's how he called it. My ''baby'' is the one in England, because, well, I'm in love with England. Those two bars were the actual places that helped us with everything related to the band, and were key-spots for the underground scene. And we're talking hardcore-underground scene. The ''Aliance ''. Secrets, dark secrets are kept there, but this all belongs now to the past,or that I hope.

 So I started making some drinks, basically pouring beer into large glasses and giving them to anyone who asked. They all started asking me about the tour, and most of them were really excited about us touring with Avenged Sevenfold. However,the moment I was actually getting ready to leave, a familiar voice came from behind me.

''Hello,there...'', he whispered, '' Sierra... How are you holding up?''

I froze. That voice belonged in the past, in my sealed past. It shouldn't be here,it shouldn't even be heard anymore.

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''Now, don't be scared... I'm not here in order to scare you. I just wanted to see you and let you know that I found you, again... And I'm not leaving you....ποτέ ξανά....''

The greek actually had me going mad and fear gave its' place to sheer anger.

''You are not supposed to be here, not after that summer back home... And you need to leave... Right NOW!..'', I turned around ,so I could fully face him, ''Noel..''.

''I might actually leave right now, baby, but I'm going to be watching you for the next months... or years. I  heard you are touring with a band you used to love when you were back home, a band you still love. I just cannot leave that challenge..it's way too easy,and you are way too importand for me...'', he whispered and then turned to leave.

''Just remember. You always carry your past with you. You may kill everything, but your past is, really, immortal...'', he said loud enough for me to hear, then turned and walked away.

As soon as Noel left, I rushed outside, trying to find my way to the bus that was already ready for us. I got in and went straight towards the bathroom, locking the door and just sitting there, staring at the mirror, trying to calm myself down.

It's not even possible, he can't be here again. He can't do this again.

My silent thoughts were interrupted by Jason's voice that came from outside the door, shouting for me to open the door.

I let him in, and locked the door behing us.

''Noel was in the bar minuted ago...'', I whispered, '' he said he wanted me to know that he found me again, and that he's not leaving me this time...Jason it's impossible, it can't be true... The nightmares end once you wake up,right?'', I questioned, tears already making their way down my face.

Jason came closer and just hugged me, rubbing circles in my back slowly.

''Sierra I know, I saw him too... I just hoped you didn't....But don't worry,okay?He can't hurt you, or me or anyone for that matter. He's weak,Sierra. His only weapon is fear. You cannot let him get into you, allow him to affect you, because he is going to win. The Alliance is on our side, baby girl. He won't be able to hurt us...'', he whispered, ''I'm not going to let him hurt you...''.

For some reason I only wanted to stay there and not say another word. I knew it helped me and him, cause I could sense that what he kept on saying was not entirely true. The Allieance has no control anymore upon anything that happens, I knew that for sure. However I wanted to believe him and just forget everything about that summer.

So after a while i sat up,looked at Jason and smiled.

''Did you cry too, big tough guy?'', I asked, seeing his eyes red and puffy.

''Nooo, I'm a man, and men don't cry...'', he muttered, looking at his hands, '' It's pretty late, so I think we should get to bed already...'', he said, looking at his watch.

''Well, yeap, I mean, we are meeting the band tomorrow, right? Your faaaavorite!'', I mocked him as we both walked out of the bathroom, only to see Nick and Matt sleeping like babies next to each other.

''Seems like those two reeeeally love each other...", I whispered, trying not to wake any of them up as I marched my way to my bunk. Jason did the same as he reached for his bunk, which was located directly across mine.

''Goodnight,baby girl...'', was the last thing I heard before I drifted off to sleep, thinking of my past, hoping that nightmares wouldn't return again.

That summer back home, he shouldn't have come out of it alive. He couldnt have...

Notes

ποτέ ξανά actually means " never again" in greek :)

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