Basically this story is continued on from the scene right before Final Jam. In case you don't remember, that was when Mitchie and Caitlyn were at the dock on the lake, and then they run off after realizing why Brown kept telling them that they were banned until the "end" of final jam. And now we enter… dum dum dum

Oh yeah, disclaimer: Wait, is it called a disclaimer? Isn't that like the "no elephants were harmed in the writing of this story" sort of thing? Does the "I do not own these characters" also fall under this category? Why I am talking to myself, and asking myself all these questions? Why aren't you reading the actual story, instead of this dumb disclaimer wannabe? Stop reading this! Finally, sheesh.

Mitchie and Caitlyn ran up the dirt path, hoping to still be able to catch some of final jam. Once Mitchie had realized they could still perform after it was all over, the two girls scurried to the theater. Finally, the two girls reached the hall. Mitchie and Caitlyn opened the door and snuck in during the song "Hasta La Vista". They sat in two of the seats near the back corner. Mitchie looked around and spotted Shane with the other two members of his band. More than anything, she wanted to talk to him, touch him, or even smell him. But she knew she had to sit in the corner and pretend to be invisible, just like what she had been doing for her entire life.

Meanwhile, Tess was pacing the floor in the dressing room. Peggy and Ella had just left her alone to sing by herself after getting into a huge argument. Tess could either perform "2 Stars" without her back-up singers or she could simply go into her bag where she was keeping Mitchie's song book. Originally, Tess had decided to take Mitchie's song and sing it at Final Jam. Then she would make sure Mitchie could not come to Final Jam and claim the song as hers. Everything had been planned out perfectly. But Tess had decided only three days before that she could not do it. She was surprised by the feeling of guilt, as it did not rear its ugly head often, but nevertheless, Tess decided not to be that cruel. However, at this moment, Tess' previous feeling of guilt was replaced with another emotion—hate. She desperately wanted to get back at Peggy and Ella, and win Final Jam. But she knew she could not accomplish this with "2 Stars". The anger in Tess started to rise until she finally ran over to her bag, and ripped it open. Inside was Mitchie's yellow song book. She flipped through the words again to refresh her memory. "Hasta La Vista" ended, and Tess knew it was her turn. She poked her head out of the curtain to quickly check the audience. Her mom was no where in sight. The anger built up even further until she was ready to explode.

"So let's hear it for Tess Tyler!" The audience roared with applause. Tess walked out confidently and took the microphone. She put on the sweetest—and fakest—smile possible and said, "Hi everyone. Well, I have a little something I wrote, so I hope you like it…" With that she began the song… "Do you know what it's like to feel so in the dark?..."

From the audience, Mitchie started shaking furiously. She turned to Caitlyn and whispered angrily, "She… that's… she… my song!!"

"Calm down, Mitchie. We can take care of this. Don't worry. We'll just show them your book… and…" Caitlyn said, attempting to calm Mitchie down. Her attempts were drowned out by a louder voice. A few heads turned to hear Shane excitedly talking to Brown. Finally, Tess finished her song. Shane jumped up on stage and took Tess' hands.

He looked into her eyes and said, "You're the one. You are the voice in my head. And you are also the winner of Final Jam!"

Tess clapped and gave Shane a hug. He then said, "Now we have an end of camp campfire outside, so let's all make out way to the outdoor stage." He put his arm around Tess and the two walked off the stage as everyone exited the theater.

Mitchie started shaking. She quickly jumped up from her seat. "Don't do anything stupid," Caitlyn cautioned.

Mitchie saw Brown and ran up to him, yelling, "Tess is a liar! She stole my song! She took it! She didn't write that, I did! I didn't steal her bracelet. I didn't do anything! It's all her!"

"Calm down, calm down. If she stole your song as you claim, how did she know it by heart?" Brown asked.

Mitchie paused. "My book. My book, that's it. She must have stolen it! She must have it. It's in her cabin somewhere."

Brown sighed. "Ok, we will check this out. Go to the campfire for now, and we will take Miss Tyler up to her cabin and we will all see if she has your book or not, alright?"

"Thank you. Thank you! I just know you will find it. It's yellow and it has my name on the front."

Brown walked away, as Caitlyn walked up and asked, "Are you sure you know what you're doing? I don't think Tess will give up this easily."

"As soon as they find out she stole my book," Mitchie said. "Tess is done for. God, I hate her!"

Mitchie walked out of the auditorium when she heard someone calling her name. She turned around to see her mother. "Mitchie! Mitchie, I need some help in the kitchen."

"Not now, mom."

"Mitchie Torres, do not take that tone with me," Connie yelled, stomping over to her daughter. "You promised to help me."

"Mom, Tess stole my song for Final Jam. It's not a good time."

"No," Connie said, shaking her head. "She couldn't have."

"She did!"

"How could she possibly have stolen it? There's no way."

"MOM!" Mitchie screamed desperately. "You HAVE to believe me."

"Well, I don't know who to believe anymore. You keep blaming Tess for everything, and it can't always be her fault. Sometimes, you just have to take responsibility. And because you have the need to yell at me today, as soon as you get home you are grounded for three weeks."

Tears started to come to Mitchie's eyes. She ran off from her mother to the campfire, where she saw Brown and Tess waiting next to the fire.

"So, did you find it?" Mitchie asked, calming down a little.

"I'm sorry, there's just nothing to go on. We tore apart her room, and there was nothing. Tess did not steal your song," Brown said and walked away, leaving Tess and Mitchie alone. He joined the large group of people singing and having a great time by the stage.

"Poor little Mitchie," Tess teased. "No one believes you. Thanks for the help, though. I could not have won without you. And thanks for the book." With that, Tess pulled the yellow book out of her jacket.

Mitchie screamed, "Brown, come here. Come quick!" Brown and several others including Shane made their way over to the other side of the fire where Mitchie and Tess were. At that moment, Tess threw Mitchie's book deep into the large fire. Mitchie tried to go in after it, but suddenly felt a pair of arms holding her back from the fire. Mitchie attempted to escape and stick her arm in the fire before it was too late. All her songs, her work, everything was burning to pieces before her eyes.

"Nooo!" Mitchie screamed, tears streaming down her face. The strong pair of arms withstood her attempts for freedom. Mitchie turned to see Shane holding her back. Mitchie turned back to the fire. Her beloved book was gone. Burned into pieces. She lifted her knee into Shane's crotch. He quickly let go of her and bent over on the floor in pain.

Mitchie quickly ran down the path to the lake. I can't do this anymore, Mitchie though. My mom hates me, Shane hates me, my work is gone forever... everyone hates me. I have to get out. I have to get away from here. Mitchie's face was soaked with tears as she realized she had nothing left. This caused her to make the hasty decision abruptly: she had to end her life.

Ok, I know that was that was freakishly depressing. And I know some of you are like "Mitchie wouldn't commit suicide. That's too dramatic!" Well, I've seen people commit suicide for less, so there.

Oh, yes, and please please please review. Reviews help me better my writing (is that even correct English? See how much help I need?). Constructive criticism, ideas, etc. are all great. Thanks so much!