Ally had never slept in a comfier bed. It was like she was sleeping on a cloud, but a million times better. She never wanted to get up, but the insistent banging on her door made her slowly rise. When she opened the door she was met by a fully dressed and ready Pandora, standing with her hands on her hips.

"You were supposed to be ready by now." Pandora said, taking in Ally's pajamas and bedhead. Still groggy from sleep, Ally slowly blinked until her thoughts cleared. The girls had told Ally last night that was supposed to be downstairs, ready to go, at ten to head out for rehearsals, but with a quick glance at her bedside clock she saw that it was 10:13.

Ally's eyes widened and she flew into her closet, Pandora following.

"I'm so sorry!" Ally cried as she rummaged through her shopping bags to put together an outfit. "I was just so tired and the bed was so nice and-"

"It's ok," Pandora interrupted. "This time, at least. You're new, so we don't expect you to be perfect right away. That doesn't mean that Delaney wasn't ticked though. She and Evie are on their way already. She wanted us to just leave you to figure it out on your own, but I convinced her to let me stay behind."

"Thank you," Ally said gratefully as she hopped around, trying to pull on her jeans.

Pandora gave her a small smile. "I'm glad we found you, Ally. If you hadn't come along we would've never found a brunette that has what it takes."

Ally tugged on a pair of ankle boots, and a military style jacket over her red tank top. She grabbed the purse that she had put the contents of her backpack into the night before and began to follow Pandora out.

"I've been meaning to ask," Ally said as they entered the elevator. "Why were you guys specifically looking for a brunette?"

"Think about it." Pandora said.

Ally raised her eyebrows.

Pandora rolled her eyes and huffed. "Think about me, Delaney, and Evie. What's all different about us?"

Then it dawned on Ally.

"All four hair colors?" She said scrunching her eyebrows. "Does Austin have some kind of hair fetish or something?"

Pandora scoffed as they stepped out of the elevator and began walking through the lobby, weaving through tourists. "Austin couldn't care less about the color of our hair. It's Delaney. She was one of Austin's first assistants. Back then, all the Moon Girls were blondes. I don't know if it was a coincidence or if Austin really cared back then, but after Delaney pretty much became the head assistant, she wanted to be the only pretty blonde. She said that she wanted to stand out. That's when me and Evie came in."

"Wow." Ally said, impressed. They were now heading down the Strip in a town car.

"Yeah."

There was a long silence after that. Pandora pulled out her phone and began to type like crazy. Ally looked out the window and watched the things passing by her window. The M&M factory, Madame Tussaude's, the High Roller, and all the other iconic Vegas destinations flashed by her window. Ally wondered if she'd ever have time off to properly explore Vegas.

Ally was snapped from her daze as Pandora gasped at her phone.

"What?" Ally asked.

"The Kardashians are in Vegas and they're coming to our show tomorrow night!" Pandora squealed, holding out her phone to Ally to show her the article.

"Well isn't this the biggest show in Vegas? Don't a lot of celebrities come to it?"

"Oh yeah, all the time. There's celebrities in the crowd like, every night. But the Kardashians have never come!"

Pandora excitedly typed on her phone, probably letting Delaney and Evie know. Ally gulped. Celebrities in the audience? Ally wasn't sure she could handle that kind of pressure.

The car slowed as it reached the rehearsal building. Ally and Pandora hurried in, passing the crew that was busy setting things up on stage, and into the back. They quickly changed into their costumes and headed to hair and makeup, where Delaney and Evie already sat, half way made up.

"Took you long enough," Delaney said, glancing at Ally sideways in the mirror.

"Sorry," Ally said quietly.

A half hour later, all four girls were standing on the stage.

"Ok," Delaney said, clapping her hands together. "We went through all the tricks yesterday, so today we'll just go over them pretty quickly, and this time add the music."

Ally nodded. The girls all took their starting positions. A stagehand named Nick was standing in as Austin. The music began, and Ally took a deep breathe; she had to prove to the girls that she was good enough.

She began singing, and crossed over to the middle of the stage, standing in the spotlight for a moment. This was the part where the girls pretty much introduced themselves. Each girl stood in the spotlight for a moment and smiled to the audience or whatever to do.

Ally moved to the right of the stage, next to the curtain. After a beat, she went behind the curtain and a stagehand pushed her the wheeled box that she was to take out on stage. For the real show, Austin would be in it, but for rehearsal there was very squished Nick.

The rehearsal went flawlessly, much to Ally's relief. Now all she had to do was survive her first real show, and every show after that. The girls piled into the town car and headed back to the loft. Ally tried her best not to fall asleep during the car ride. It was ten pm; the rehearsal was all day with few breaks.

When Ally was finally alone in her room, she collapsed onto her bed, falling asleep instantly.

A&A

Ally woke up and stared at the ceiling. Today's the day. If things go right, I'm fine. If I screw up, I'm done for.

Ally gulped and tried to calm the nerves in her stomach. She got out of bed and headed downstairs. She found Evie sitting at the kitchen island, sipping coffee and flipping through a magazine.

"Good morning," Ally said as she began to pour herself a cup of coffee.

"Morning," Evie said, looking up from her magazine and smiling. "You must be nervous."

"Why do you say that?"

"Well I think we discovered from yesterday that you aren't exactly a morning person, so the only reason you'd be up this early is because you're nervous for your first show."

"What time is it?" Ally asked, scrunching her eyebrows and taking a small sip of her coffee.

"It's seven in the morning." Evie smirked and turned back to her magazine.

"Wow, I guess I really am nervous." Ally took a seat at the island.

"Don't worry, you'll do fine. I hate to admit it, but you're really good. Like really really good. You're a better singer than me, Pandora, and Delaney combined, and you learned all the tricks super fast."

Ally blushed and stared down into her mug. "Thank you."

Evie gave her a small smile before getting up and putting her mug in the sink.

"I have yoga at eight. You're free to do whatever you want, just be back here by one. If you need a car, just call this number on the back of your room card five minutes before you want to leave. See you later." Evie gave Ally a small wave before ascending the stairs and disappearing into her room.

Ally finished her coffee and went back into her room. She headed into her closet and changed into a boho paisley print sundress. She slipped on a pair of sandals and grabbed her purse. She fished around for a moment before finally finding her room key. She flipped it over and used her phone to call the number. It was an automated machine that informed her a car would arrive to her location in five minutes.

Ally quickly brushed her hair, slipped her songbook into her purse, looked one last time in the mirror, and then headed downstairs. When she reached the lobby, she found that it was fairly empty.

All the tourists are probably still asleep, All thought. She pushed past the front doors and found a town car awaiting her in the drive. The same driver from the first day stood next to the open door.

"Good morning, Miss Ally." He said, tipping his hat. "Where can I take you?"

Ally thought for a moment. "I haven't been able to see anything in Vegas. Take me to your favorite place."

A real smile crept up the drivers face. "Will do."

Ally smiled as he helped her into the car. The car pulled out of the front drive and they only drove for a minute or two before the car pulled into another drive. Ally looked out the window to see that they were at the Bellagio, which was just across the street. The driver rounded the car and helped Ally out.

"What's so special about this place?" Ally asked.

"Just walk inside." The driver smiled and tipped his hat. "You're lucky you're here so early, you'll have it all to yourself."

Ally furrowed her brow as she pushed past the front doors. She immediately gasped as she entered the lobby. On the ceiling there was a giant chandelier-type-thing made out of colorful blown glass. She walked underneath it and looked up, feeling tiny. She kept walking, and her breath was taken away again.

She was now looking out a giant botanical display, featuring all different kinds of plants, water features, and glass. It was all sea themed. She wandered around, the only person in the place. She was glad that she could enjoy this all alone. She sat on a bench and fished out her songbook, suddenly finding melodies and lyrics running through her head with all the beautiful scenery.

Ally scribbled away ferociously, not even noticing as the time quickly went past and people were starting to flood in the space. She didn't look up once, not until a voice rattled her out of her zen.

"Excuse me miss, I want to take a picture of my kids in front of the turtle." A middle aged man said, holding up his camera.

Ally blinked, still rattled from being disturbed. She looked around the room and saw that it was now packed with tourist. How long have I been in here?

She looked back up at the man, who was still holding up his camera.

"Oh, um, sorry." Ally mumbled, gathering her things. She stood up and headed to the doors. When she was at the drive, she looked around but couldn't find her car. She pulled out her phone, dialing the number. She leaned against a pillar as she waited, watching all the eccentric tourists passed by.

Finally the car pulled up in front of her. The driver came around, opened the door, and smiled at her.

"Did you like it?" He asked, helping her in.

"I loved it, thank you for showing it to me." Ally took out her songbook and flipped through it. She had written bits and pieces of at least nine songs, and had completed two. Ally quickly glanced at her phone, it was already noon. Wow, I was in the zone.

When Ally stepped out of the elevator, she was greeted by the three girls sitting on the couch, watching TV.

"Hey Ally," Pandora called, not even looking up. Ally glanced at the TV and rolled her eyes as she saw that they were watching the Kardashians.

"Are you ready for your first show?" Delaney asked as Ally sat down on the armchair.

Ally took a deep breath. "As ready as I'll ever be."

A&A

She could hear the hum of the crowd behind the thick velvet curtain. Her heartbeat thumped in her ears. She tried to swallow but her throat was dry.

"You've got this." Pandora said, placing a hand on Ally's shoulder.

"I sure hope so." Ally whispered.

The crowd suddenly quieted, and Ally's heart rate sped up even more. The stage hands ushered the girls out, and they took their places. Ally was in the upper left of the stage. The music began and the curtain began to rise. Ally almost couldn't breathe. All the music of the show was dark, sultry, and overdramatic, in Ally's opinion.

Ally took a deep breath and plastered a smile onto her face. This was her moment. The crowd started cheering as soon as she started singing and all the girls came into view.

And I had a dream
About my old school
And she was there all pink and gold and glittering
I threw my arms around her legs
Came to weeping
Came to weeping

After Pandora had her moment in the spotlight, Ally crossed into center stage. She raised her arms above her head and gave a small curtsy. She then crossed back into her spot. The rest of the girls were singing back up.

And I heard your voice
As clear as day
And you told me I should concentrate
It was all so strange
And so surreal
That a ghost should be so practical
Only if for a night

Ally had to keep singing as she retrieved the rolling box. She looked down into the open top of the box and almost faltered. The most beautiful brown eyes she had ever seen. They rightfully belonged to the most beautiful guy she had ever seen. Austin Moon. He was staring right back at her, his eyes narrowed, studying her.

She quickly regained her bearing and looked up, pushing the box to the center of the stage, passing it off to Delaney.

And the only solution was to stand and fight
And my body was bruised and I was set alight

Delaney opened the front hatch of the box, which appeared to be empty thanks to mirrors.

But you came over me like some holy rite
And although I was burning, you're the only light

Delaney and Evie threw up a sheet, and when it came down, Austin was standing where the box once was. The crowd went crazy.

Only if for a night

Ally joined Pandora on the side of the platform and all four girls held their arms up to Austin as the music finished dramatically. The audience cheered. Austin jumped down from the box as Evie pushed the platform offstage and a Delaney brought out a large post with shackles on it and a circular curtain rod above it. Ally stepped up to the platform and her breath hitched in her throat as Austin began to "lock" her in. His face was close to hers and he was still studying her. Ally pushed all the distraction aside as she almost missed her cue to start singing.

You said I was the most exotic flower
Holding me tight in our final hour

After Austin appeared to have locked Ally into the straps, he whisked the curtain closed. She quickly slipped out. After a beat, she switched places with Austin as he turned slightly behind the curtain, and she opened the curtain, and it appeared that Austin was then locked up; like they magically switched places. The audience cheered.

I don't know how you convince them and get them, but
I don't know what you do, it's unbelievable
And I don't know how you get over, get over
Someone as dangerous, tainted and flawed as you

Ally pushed the prop backstage as Delaney brought out the next one, the one where Austin appeared to saw Pandora in half, but Evie was really the feet in the other half.

One for the money, and two for the show
I love you honey, I'm ready, I'm ready to go
How did you get that way? I don't know
You're screwed up and brilliant,
Look like a million dollar man,
So why is my heart broke?

Next up was Delaney's part, where she danced with Austin. In this trick they ballroom danced for a few moments, then she stands in a box that's the same height as her, and after Austin shut the front he took out a slat and the whole box collapsed, appearing to have crushed Delaney, but she was really in the bottom of the platform.

Ally couldn't quite determine what the twinge in her heart was when she was watching Delaney dance with Austin.

Next was Ally's chair on the platform trick. Ally executed it perfectly. She was rolled offstage and a stagehand helped her out.

Many illusions later, it was time for the final number. In rehearsal Ally always cringed at the drama of the song, but as she prepared to take her final bows, she found herself sad that it was over.

Darling, darling, oh, turn the lights back on now
Watching, watching, as the credits all roll down
Crying, crying, you know we're playing to a full house, house

First each assistant went to the front center and had her own bow, similar to the beginning. Ally gave a small curtsy and waves with both hands to the audience.

No heroes, villains, one to blame
While wilted roses filled the stage
And the thrill, the thrill is gone
Our debut was a masterpiece
But in the end for you and me
Oh, the show, it can't go on

Then Austin went up by himself and bows and waves. He stood there for a long time, waving to the audience and smiling as the audience screamed. People in the front held their hands up to him. Finally, the four girls go up and everyone joined hands for a final bow. Delaney and Evie were on Austin's left, and Ally and Pandora on his left. When Ally takes Austin's hand, she can't ignore the bolts of electricity that shoot up her arm. She gasped and looked over at Austin, who quickly searched her face and then glanced down at their hands before looking back out at the audience. Ally hesitantly looked back out as well, trying to force herself to sing and smile even though her mind was in a million other places at that moment.

We used to have it all, but now's our curtain call
So hold for the applause, oh
And wave out to the crowd, and take our final bow
Oh, it's our time to go, but at least we stole the show
Least we stole the show
Least we stole the show
Least we stole the show

The group bows together, and then stepped back as the curtain began to lower. Austin holds on to Ally's hand for just a moment too long before letting go and waving to the crowd. Ally waved half-heartedly, her mind consumed by the blonde next to her.

What is wrong with me? Ally thought. I haven't spoken a word to him and yet he's all I can think about. Get it together, Ally.

The curtain finally lowered all the way, and the stage lights came on. Ally looked up to see Austin staring at her. He opened his mouth, as if to say something, but was interrupted when the girls attacked Ally in hugs.

"You did great!" Delaney exclaimed.

"I told you you could do it!" Pandora said, bouncing slightly. When they let Ally go, she quickly glanced over Delaney's shoulder to where Austin was standing, but he was gone.

The girls herded Ally backstage to where they began to change out of their costumes. Delaney disappeared after changing, going somewhere deeper backstage.

Evie and Pandora were still buzzing about Ally's performance, but Ally wasn't paying attention. All she could think about was Austin, and she wasn't sure why. Her thoughts were consumed by his eyes, his hair, his smile, the way his hand felt in hers, the feel of his skin.

Her daydream was interrupted when Delaney stormed into the changing area. Her face was red with anger and her arms were crossed.

"What's wrong?" Ally asked.

Delaney's jaw clenched. "Austin wants to talk to you."

A&A

I'M SO SORRY I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S ALMOST BEEN A MONTH SINCE I UPDATED I DIDN'T REALIZE IT'S BEEN SO LONG. But you should at least be proud of me for writing this, cause I've been so busy I was worried I'd never have time to write. Anyways, AUSLLY HAS MET ARE YOU AS STOKED AS I AM. And it's only gonna get auslly-ier from here, so get excited ;)

Thank you all for the nice reviews! Reviews literally make me so happy I can't even describe it. Do you think that we can possibly get to fifty reviews? That would make my day :)

And I'm sorry that I didn't do a very good job describing the show. If you want you can just go on Youtube or something and watch a magic show idk. I also really wanted to get this chapter out so hardly any editing was done, so sorry for any mistakes.

The songs in the chapter were:

Only if For a Night by Florence and the Machine

Million Dollar Man by Lana Del Rey (this was also Ally's audition song)

Stole the Show by Kygo

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