NOTE: ALL CHARACTERS BELONG TO MELISSA DE LA CRUZ! THIS IS JUST A FANFIC!

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It was the weekly anniversary of Lawrence Van Alen's death during the battle at Rio de Janeiro. It was also a week since Schuyler Van Alen broke it off with Jack. The "it" being their secret relationship. She wouldn't have broken it off if the conditions had been different…if Jack and Mimi weren't bonded. She knew in her heart that there was a way to break a bond and love whoever you wanted without any consequences, she just had to find it.

But she had to find the antidote fast. During dinner one night, Mimi Force proudly announced, and smugly, that she and Jack were getting bonded in a few months…on New Years, to be precise.

Jack was ignoring Schuyler more than ever. He had no choice because whenever he saw her, he felt weak and powerless. Being Abbadon, Angel of Destruction, he HATED being weak. He lived knowing he was one of the most powerful vampires in the world. Still, not wanting to admit it, he loved her more than anything in the world…even more than power.

Well, thought Jack, the deal is done. I'm getting bonded in a few months to Mimi…that's life I guess. In his room, Jack turned on his radio, for some random reason, he turned to KOST 103.5 and heard a familiar voice giving a dedication.

"…Just know that I still love you and I did what I did to save both of us." said the girl making a dedication.

"Well…here's 'Storm' by Lifehouse." Said the radio station lady.

How long have I been in this storm?

So overwhelmed by the ocean

She pressed forward…

Water's getting harder to tread

With these waves crashing over my head

If I could just see you

Everything would be all right…

Jack listened to the song, rekindling the memories of Schuyler and himself together. He felt the same way this singer's words felt. If I could just see you everything would be all right. He sighed and turned off the radio.

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After making a phone call to a radio station, Schuyler went to the newly renovated Repository, looking at books about bonds…and hopefully how to break them. Two books on a shelf caught her eye: "Bonds, History and Destruction" and "Silver Bloods, Do They Have A Weakness?"

Schuyler was surprised that no one looked at these books. They seem to be the resolution to all of the problems of the Committee. She quickly checked them out and left for the Force's home.

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For Schuyler, classes at Duchesne were becoming more and more uncomfortable, especially when she had them with Jack, her one true love. Sure, she loved Oliver, but only as a friend, not as a lover.

Schuyler couldn't wait to go home and continue reading the books she found…and flew around a corner and collided with a blond-haired, green-eyed angel…Jack.

"Oh…sorry." stuttered both Schuyler and Jack simultaneously, helping each other up…that is until they saw who they were helping.

"My fault," said Jack, coldly, "sorry."

Schuyler shuddered at his coldness, for once, seeing a glimpse of Abbadon. Their eyes met for a second before Schuyler turned and left for her car, leaving behind destruction.

Jack could see Schuyler hiding something from him when their eyes met. Some secret that he wanted to know, until he saw the look of hurt and fear in her eyes. HURT?!?! She was hurt! SHE was the one who broke off their "relationship." That part didn't sting as much as the fear in her eyes. She was afraid of him. His beloved was afraid of him. HIM! Why did that hurt so much? He was supposed to get bonded soon, wasn't he? He shook that thought out of his head and walked towards his twin waiting for him in his new sports car.

Hey gorgeous greeted Mimi.

Hey you he replied.

They got used to communicating telepathically, rather than verbally.

So…you wanna come with me to plan our bonding ceremony?

Actually, do you mind if I just stay home? I think I'm going to hang with the guys tonight.

Fine, but you have to come next time pouted Mimi.

Promise.

Soon, they arrived at the house, but only Jack got out. Mimi was leaving for her appointment with Christian Siriano, winner of Season 4 of Project Runway, (sp?) to design her dress for the bonding ceremony.

I will find out why she decided to end our relationship. She wouldn't do that unless she had a really good reason. Jack vowed to find out the truth about the breakup. With that, he ran up into his room. Apparently Schuyler was in her room, reading something. Oh well…I was always curious…

With that, Jack started eavesdropping on Schuyler's "conversation."