A/N: Hey everyone! So I meant to upload this on Saturday but my weekend was crazy so I didn't get a chance. Some people liked that I didn't take things too far in chapter 10, but others didn't, so anyone is free to like write their own version of what could have happened if they want to. I tried to write it but it just came out awk so I kind of just skipped it. Anyways here's the conclusion!
Austin rushed into the house, anxious to find out what was going on. He went to the front door first, his heart sinking when he realized that it was unlocked. He quickly but quietly entered the house. Soon he heard the voice of Office Shepard speak.
"Put the gun down sir," he said sounding not too sure of himself.
Austin followed the voice, and ended up in Ally's family room. The scene before him left him dumbstruck. Four cops, including Officer Shepard and the other one from the hospital, all surrounded a man wearing an eye patch, who had a conscious Ally in his arms, his handgun on her temple. She looked pale and scared. Immediately Austin put the pieces together. The man had come back for Ally. It was his car in the drive way. However, one thing didn't click. Where is Mr. Dawson? he thought to himself.
"Well well well is it not prince charming? Here to save the day I presume? Now it's a real party!" said Ally's attacker, being the first to notice Austin standing in the doorway.
"You hurt her and I kill you."
"Oh yeah how you going to do that?" Austin thought for a moment, then realized that there would be no way for him to kill this man. But he could still save Ally.
"Leave her alone. Have me. Kill me. Just leave her out of this" Austin said, looking the man face to face, Austin's two brown eyes meeting his blue one.
"Austin no!" said Ally. The two teenagers looked each other in the eye, and Austin mouthed "I love you."
"You know what? That's not a bad idea! You see, killing you would be the worse possible thing that could happen to her!" In the next couple seconds many actions occurred at once. The attacker threw Ally to the ground roughly. On instinct Austin immediately moved to protect the girl, not noticing that he was now the attackers target. As Austin moved he created a perfect shot for the man. Just before the trigger was pulled, Officer Shepard tackled Austin to the ground, and a shot was fired. A few seconds later a second trigger was pulled, causing Austin to close his eyes. Oh shit! thought Austin, He could have shot Ally!
He opened his eyes, not sure if he wanted to see the scene before him. Officer Shepard was on top of him breathing heavily, his blood seeping through his sleeve. Officer Shepard was shot in his arm, having taken the bullet for Austin.
"Oh my god!" Austin said.
"I'm okay k-kid. C-check on the g-girl." Officer Shepard grunted, his partner helping him off Austin.
When Austin finally stood he surveyed the area. The attacker was head down on the carpet, not moving. The other two police men where calling an ambulance. Austin spotted Ally and Mr. Dawson, who had a gun in his hand, in the corner of the room gripping one another. He approached them quickly, slightly confused.
"Are you two okay? What happened?"
"Were fine." said Mr. Dawson as Ally threw herself into Austin's arms, hiding herself in his chest..
Austin gave a sigh of relief, then asked, "How did the police get here? And where were you? And why the hell do you have a gun?"
"Well as soon as we got home I went upstairs, and hopped in the shower. When I got out I heard a bit of a ruckus downstairs, I assume that's when you got here Austin. The police had advised me to purchase a gun in case the attacker tried to pull something like this, which I have to say was pretty good advice. So, I came downstairs and he was aiming the gun at you, Austin. So, once Officer Shepard tackled you out of the way, I shot him."
"That still doesn't explain how the police got here."
"That was me," said Ally, lifting herself from Austin's chest. "After dad got in the shower the door bell rang. I thought it was just you so I opened it a-and it was h-him. He said he'd been watching the store, hoping we'd show up. He followed us home. He chased me into the family room, then pointed the gun at me. But I saved Officer Shepard's number on speed dial and was able to call for help without him noticing. I guess Shepard h-head some of the stuff the attacker was saying and fingured out what was going on. I was able to hold him off until the cops got here, but when they got there h-he put it to my head. You basically saw the rest."
Austin nodded. "Well at least its over now. Do you think he's d-dead?"
"No," said one of the unknown officers, coming out of no where, "He just hit his head on the coffee table. Mr. Dawson shot him in the knee."
"So what now?" Ally asked the man.
"Well We have to get Shepard to the hospital, we'll need to ask the three of you some questions, but besides that not much. Since you attacker was caught there's not much left for us to do.
Ally nodded, and put her head back on Austin's chest. Maybe things will go back to normal. She thought.
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Two weeks after the final shooting at the Dawson's house, most things had gone back to normal. Dez and Trish had both returned home, both upset that they couldn't be there to help Ally when she needed them most, but happy that the singer and songwriter had finally become a couple. All of Ally's bruises had healed, which meant it was twice as hard for her and Austin to keep their hands off each other. The Sonic Boom was open again, but Mr. Dawson had hired some new help so it wasn't Ally's full responsibility to run the store anymore. Things where looking brighter.
However, not everything had returned to it's previous state. Ally was still unable to sleep alone at night. She would often call Austin at ungodly hours in tears, just to hear his voice and make sure he was okay. Although he was happy about their relationship Mr. Dawson had not allowed any more sleep over's. The two were constently with one another, even more then before, making sure the other was Shepard was still in the hospital, having needed surgery on his arm. Austin and Ally had tried to visit him as much as possible, but Dr. Green was very protective of him. Almost too protective. The attacker, who turned out to be wanted in three other states, was quickly treated at the hospital then taken to prison, the court date still pending.
Austin walked into the Sonic Boom to find his girlfriend behind the counter writing in her book, which she had finally gotten back yesterday. Austin couldn't help but smile at the scene. This was Ally Dawson in her purest form, her most natural habitat. It was moments like this that made Austin believe that writing music was what she was truly meant to do, no matter what hardships she had to face.
"Hey," he said placing his forearms on the counter and giving the girl a sweet, simple kiss. "What cha working on?"
She smiled up at him, "Something new. I was actually kind of hoping that you'd listen to it on my break?"
"I'd love to." He responded, as the girl took his hand and led him up to the practice room. The two sat at the piano bench, like they had so many times before. Ally took a deep breath, then looked up at her boyfriend.
"So I started to write this after you told me that maybe writing could help. It's kind of like my thank you to you. I know you don't want to hear it but I don't know how I would have gotten through all of this with out you." Austin smiled at the girl as she began to play.
I've been working hard so long
seems like pain has been my only friend
my fragile heart's been done so wrong
I wondered if I'd ever heal again
Ohh just like all the seasons never stay the same
All around me I can feel a change
I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me
leave the past behind me, today my life begins,
a whole new world is waiting It's mine for the taking,
I know I can make it, today my life begins
Yesterday has come and gone
and I've learned how to leave it where it is
and I see that I was wrong
for ever doubting I could win
Ohh just like all the seasons never stay the same
All around me I can feel a change
I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me,
leave the past behind me, today my life begins
a whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking
I know I can make it, today my life begins
life's too short to have regrets
so iIm learning now to leave it in the past and try to forget
only have one life to live
so you better make the best of it
I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me
leave the past behind me, today my life begins,
a whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking
I know I can make it, today my life begins
I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me,
leave the past behind me, today my life begins,
a whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking
I know I can make it, today my life begins,
today my life begins...
She played the last note and looked up at him.
"What'd you think?"
He smiled and kissed her. "I think your right. Today our life begins," he said as the two began to kiss again.
They had been through a lot together, but every obstacle dulled in comparison to their most recent. Time would go on, wounds would heal, and memories would fade, but both knew that they would never forget these past couple weeks. For what started as a fatal tragedy, had a happy ending.
A/N: Well that's all folks! I'd like to thank you all for reading, it really means a lot to me. The song Ally sang was "Today My Life Begins" by Bruno Mars. I had a really hard time picking out the song, but I think this one fits well. Thanks to all my reviewers, without you guys I would have probably not finished this. I'm going to take a little break from fanfic but I'll be back soon with a new story!
