A/N: Hey guys! Sorry it's been so long since I updated, I just want the chapter to be good, and I honestly haveb't had a whole lot of time to write. Also, a guest reviewer asked for the name of the song and the artist, the name is "Already Gone" and the artist is Sugarland, hope that helps. :) Enjoy!


DISCLAIMER: I do not own Austin & Ally, nor am I associated with Disney in any way. None of the characters except Ian, Tenley, Micah, Leila, and other occasional drop-ins belong to me. I also do not own "Already Gone" by Sugarland, nor am I associated with Sugarland.


Ally...

"What a wonderful song! This will make a great first single."

I smile at Mr. Ramone and thank him. I'm exhausted. I got up at around five in the morning to write music for this song, then I had to record it onto a demo CD to deliver to the head of my record deal.

"We ought to be able to work you into the recording booth today." He says to me. I raise an eyebrow at him. Today? I only signed yesterday... This was going to be more work than I expected.

Lucky for me, it was still early in the day, and recording the single shouldn't take too long. After asking Mr. Ramone when the single would be released, he said hopefully within a week, which was good enough for me.

Recording was very enjoyable, much more enjoyable than I expected. I loved being alone in that booth, just me and the music. It brought me almost the same amount of happiness I felt all those years ago, standing next to Austin in the practice room, recording our only album together. My heart ached, and I pushed the thought out of my mind.

The sky was darkening by the time I had finished my time at the record label. I made my way to small coffee shop, ordered a latte, and sat at a table in the back. I turned on my phone for the first time today and was disappointed, but unsurprised, to find that Austin had not tried to contact me.

I jotted down some lyrics in my song book while finishing my coffee, then left and went back to Trish and Trent's. They weren't home, which I was upset to see. I never did like being alone when it was dark outside. I instinctively turned on the television as I passed it, then made my way towards my room, but the headline on the news made me stop dead in my tracks and drop my purse, stumbling as I ran back and sat down right in the floor in front of it.

"Austin Moon and his wife- SPLIT UP!"

My breathing got shaky as I reached out and touched the glass, running my fingers over Austin in a picture of him and I, obviously taken by the paparazzi, of him and I walking down the street holding hands and looking extremely happy. The news anchor, a woman with plastic surgery and way too much makeup, continued the story.

"There is significant evidence to show that Austin Moon and his wife, Ally Moon, have chosen different paths. A few days ago, this picture of Mrs. Moon was taken in the LAX Airport, by herself, about to board a plane to Miami, the couple's former home-"

And there I was, crying and looking as sullen as ever.

"- When confronted about the subject, Austin Moon told reporters, "It's none of your d*** business."

Austin was surrounded by paparazzi in this shot, and sure enough, he looked rather angry. He had on a beanie and sunglasses, and I wouldn't doubt for a second that he told the reporters what was stated by the look on his face.

"Ally Moon's whereabouts are currently unknown, and Austin Moon refuses to speak up about the matter. What could this mean for the couple that stole hearts worldwide? Could this be the end?"

I shut off the television, unable to watch any further. I was numb inside.

Days went by, but I refused to turn on the television again in fears of seeing more headlines about mine and Austin's relationship. It was simply too painful for me to bear, and I couldn't help but wonder if he felt the same way. I doubted it, though, seeing as he still hadn't tried to contact me, not even once. This wasn't like Austin. The normal Austin would fight for us, wouldn't he? I would think so, seeing as he had still been in love with me for ten yers when he hadn't even laid eyes on me. Then again, I was the one who had walked out on him. I was the one who went to Miami without even trying to be rational. Maybe this was what I deserved.

My phone rang, and I snatched it up, disappointed yet slightly excited to see that it was Ronnie Ramone.

"Hello?"

"Ally, darling! Just thought I'd let you know that your song is scheduled to premiere tonight at six! Be listening for it!"

I smiled. "Okay, I surely will. Thank you so much, Mr. Ramone."

We hung up, and I gave a little leap of excitement, then my heart dropped. What would Austin think of my song? What if it made him angry? I was positive that his fans would catch on to the meaning of the song, which slightly frightened me. I decided I was being irrational, after all, this was my first single! Which was extremely exciting. I dialed Trish's work number to tell her the news.

Austin...

I'm sitting on the tour bus by myself with the radio cranked up. It's about an hour until showtime, and about twenty more shows until I get to see Ally. It couldn't go by fast enough.

I miss the sound of her voice, but I can't work up the nerve to call her. I simply can't, not after I hung up on her. She's surely much too upset with me to want to talk at the moment, anyways. I'm trying to give her space, but it's really hard for me, since I finally had her back and now she's torn from me once again.

I smile, remembering my high school days, those crazy nights out on the beach. And then this innocent little homeschooled girl walked into my life, and it changed everything. She changed me, for the better. And I think it was the same way for her.

Suddenly, the announcer on the radio jerks me from my thoughts. Because he says Ally's name. My Ally.

"This is Ally Moon's new single, titled "Already Gone!"

My breath catches. New Single? Already? I turn up the volume and let the lyrics spill into my ears.

My mama mapped out the road that she knows

Which hands you shake

And which hands you hold

In my hand-me-down Mercury

Ready to roll

She knew that I'd have to go

And hang out

Make lots of noise

And lay out late with a boy

Make the mistakes that she made

'Cause she knew all along

I was already gone

I was already gone

I was alredy gone

Life is a runaway train you can't wait to jump on

They say the first time won't ever last

But that didn't stop me the first time he laughed

All my friends tried to warn me

The day that we met

"Girl, don't you lose your heart, yet"

But his dark eyes dared me with danger

And sparks fly like flame to a paper

Fire in his touch burning me up

But still I held on

'Cause I was already gone

I was already gone

I was already gone

Life is a runaway train you can't wait to jump on

The last time I saw him

We packed up my things

And he smiled like the first time he told me his name

And we cried with each other

We split the blame for the parts that we couldn't change

Pictures

Dishes

And socks

It's our whole life, down to one box

There he was waving goodbye on the front porch alone

But I was already gone

I was already gone

I was already gone

I was already gone

Hang out

Make lots of noise

And lay out late with a boy

Make the mistakes that she made

Life is a runaway train

His dark eyes dared me with danger

And sparks fly like flame to a paper

Fire in his touch

Life is a runaway train you can't wait to jump on

My mama mapped out the road that she knows

Which hands you shake

And which hands you hold

In my hand-me-down Mercury

Life is a runaway train you can't wait to jump on

I couldn't think, I couldn't talk, heck, I could barely breathe. The sound was about me... No, it was about us. This couldn't be happening, I wanted to rip out my hair. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry or be downright pissed about this.

Instead, I found myself crying. Sobbing, actually. Lying in the floor, like a baby, crying my eyes out, right until Ian had to come and find me. It was showtime.

"I can't!" I coughed, "I-I can't Ian, I can't do this anymore. I need her, with me. Hell, I don't even want this anymore if I can't have her. It's not worth it, it just isn't, I-"

"Austin," He sighed, sitting me down on the couch, "I know."

I stared up at him, surprised. "You... You do?"

He nodded. "Yeah, man. I knew it was just a matter of time before you broke."

"Did you hear the song?" I asked, and he nodded.

"We were listening to it backstage... I figured you were probably back here punching holes through the window or something. You haven't been yourself lately, and I'm not the only one who thinks so. You need her, and you've got to get her back."

I sniffled. "Why was I able to go ten years without her, but now, I can't even go a few weeks?"

He shrugged. "I think it's just that you two have matured and your relationship now is just so much more serious, even though it was obvious you were soul mates from the start."

I take in his words and nod. He's right.

"Ian... I can't do the show tonight."

He stares at me for a moment, then nods with understanding. "I'll let them know."

With that, he leaves the bus.

I know what I have to do.


A/N: I know it's not extremely long, but oh my goodness I'm so excited for the next chapter that I'm going to start it as soon as this one is posted. :) It will be longer. Next chapter is the final one, stay tuned! Don't forget to review, favorite, and follow!