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A/N: I would like to thank those of you who voted. I will let you know the results of what Mac will be performing for the Talent Show in the next chapter. So, if you haven't voted vote now! I'll let you go on to the reading…

Chapter 1: The First Victim

"Hey, Mac-attack! What's up?" she said as she moved out of the way so Mac could come in.

"Are you busy?" Mac was nervous because she didn't know how Veronica would react.

"Not really. Unless cleaning out your room is what you call…busy? What can I do for you?" she walked over to the fridge and took two bottled waters out and offered one to Mac.

"Well, I can always stop by later." Mac said as she began to walk towards the door.

"Don't worry about, really. I was just about to start. To be honest with you, you saved me. You're my hero!" Veronica responded very sarcastically.

"Then if that's the case…" Mac took the water bottle and placed it on the table as she sat down on the couch next to Veronica; she began fidgeting with her fingers.

"Mac, are you okay? You're beginning to worry me. Honestly, I can clean my room tomorrow. Now, really, what's on your mind?" Veronica asked while patting Mac on the shoulder.

"Well…you see…I-I…n-need a favor to ask you…" Veronica was about to say something when Mac interrupted her. "Before you say anything just let me finish, okay?" Veronica nodded her head.

"Bronson is preparing a Talent Show at Hearst. This is a benefit; the money raised will be donated to the 'How to Save a Life Foundation.' It's a non-profit organization that helps abused children." Veronica winced at the comment of abused children because she still remembered Logan's scars. "There will be a first prize and so on."

Veronica was beginning to say something, "If you need to take pict…"

Mac interrupted her once, "Veronica you agreed to let me finish before you said anything. Besides, that's not what I was about to ask you." Veronica looked a bit puzzled. "I know you have a great singing voice…" Veronica was about to open her mouth but Mac gave her a look so she just closed it.

"Wallace told me about your performance junior year. You sang 'One Way' by Blondie to your friends the Tritons. He said you had the crowd going with that beautiful and talented voice of yours. I would really appreciate it if you would sing at the Talent Show, so what do you say?" Mac took a deep breath while looking at her with hopeful eyes and waited patiently for Veronica's answer.

Veronica sat there silently for a minute she couldn't believe her BFF told her about that. He promised he wouldn't tell anyone about that night.

"Look Mac, I know that this is for a good cause and if you asked for anything else I would…I just can't…I'm sorry."

Mac looked disappointed but wasn't about to go out without a fight. "V, the first prize winner gets two first class tickets to Greece."

"I can't…"

Mac tilted her head just a bit and continued, "Do it for the kids if not for the prize. Besides, anytime you need my help I help you." Mac stuck out her bottom lip.

Veronica looked at her for a couple of minutes without saying a word and after a long and careful consideration she spat out, "Fine, you win. I'll do it."

Mac's face lit up instantly as she rushed over to give her a quick hug. Then she rushed to the door but before she left she turned her head over her shoulder and said, "Now, I know why you use that killer move. Works every time." Then closed the door behind her but before she could get to far Veronica yelled back, "I need a computer upgrade and two free consults." Mac just nodded as she got in her car.

Veronica voice over: I can't believe she used my own weapons against me...Since when do they do that? Now, I have to find BFF and kill him for telling her that I sing. No, I can't do that it would be hard to find another one in such short notice and would take even longer to break one in...Darn! (She laughed to herself and made a note to have a talk with Wallace later.)

TBC…

A/N: For those of you who missed it on the last chapter. I asked all the readers (both anonymous and those with accounts) to help me out a bit. I know where I want this story to go and am sure you guys will like what's coming. But in all honesty I would LOVE to hear your opinions on what each person should do for the Talent Show. So, please cast in your votes!

What should Veronica "sing" for the Talent Show? (Please this is very important to the story! I suggest you guys look and read all the lyrics before you choose one. So, I took the liberty of including the lyrics so you guys wouldn't have to look for them… There are a total of 10 songs to choose from.)

Number One: "Sway"- The Perishers

I talk to you as to a friend
I hope that's what you've come to be
It feels as though we've made amends
Like we found a way eventually

It was you who picked the pieces up
When I was a broken soul
And then glued me back together
Returned to me what others stole

I don't wanna hurt you
I don't wanna make you sway
Like I know I've done before
I will not do it anymore
I've always been a dreamer
I've had my head among the clouds
Now that I'm coming down
Won't you be my solid ground?

I look at you and see a friend
I hope that's what you wanna be
Are we back now where it all began
Have you finally forgiven me?

You gathered my dreams in
When they all blew away
And then tricked them back into me
You saved me I was almost dead

Number Two: "Black Roses Red"- Alana Grace

Can I ask you a question please
Promise you won't laugh at me
Honestly I'm standing here
Afraid I'll be betrayed.
As twisted as it seems, I only fear love when it's in my dreams
So let the morning light come in and let the darkness fade away
Chorus:
Can you turn my black roses red?
Can you turn my black roses red?

Drowning in my loneliness
How long must I hold my breath
So much emptiness inside I could fill the deepest sea
I reach to the sky as the moon looks on
One last year has come and gonne
It's time to let your love rain down on me

Can you turn my black roses red? (x3)
Cuz I'm feelin like I'll blame it on love (x6)

Can you turn my black roses red? (x3)
Cuz I'm feelin like I'll blame in on love
I'm feeling like I'll blame it on love (until fades)

Number Three: "Far Away"- Nickelback

This time, This place
Misused, Mistakes
Too long, Too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know,
you know, you know

Chorus

That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore

On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
'Cause you know,
you know, you know

Chorus

So far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know

I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me and, never let me go

Number Four: "Wonderwall"- Oasis

Today is gonna be the day
That they're gonna throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you gotta do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do about you now

Backbeat the word was on the street
That the fire in your heart is out
I'm sure you've heard it all before
But you never really had a doubt
I don't believe that anybody feels
The way I do about you now

And all the roads we have to walk along are winding
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
There are many things that I would
Like to say to you
I don't know how

Because maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me ?
And after all
You're my wonderwall

Today was gonna be the day?
But they'll never throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you're not to do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do
About you now

And all the roads that lead to you were winding
And all the lights that light the way are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
I don't know how

I said maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me ?
And after all
You're my wonderwall

I said maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me ?
And after an
You're my wonderwall

Said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me

Number Five: "Love Song"- 311

Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am home again
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am whole again

Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am young again
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am fun again

However far away, I will always love you
However long I stay, I will always love you
Whatever words I say, I will always love you
I will always love you

Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am free again
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am clean again

However far away, I will always love you
However long I stay, I will always love you
Whatever words I say, I will always love you
I will always love you

Number Six: "The Secrets in the Telling"- Dashboard Confessional

The signal is subtle
We pass just close enough to touch
No questions, no answers
We know by now to say enough
With only simple words
With only subtle turns
The things we feel alone for one another

There is a secret that we keep
I won't sleep if you won't sleep
Because tonight may be the last chance we'll be given
We are compelled to do what we must do
We are compelled to do what we have been forbidden

So I won't sleep if you won't sleep tonight

Our act of defiance
We keep this secret in our blood
No paper or letters
We pass just close enough to touch
We love in secret names
We hide within our veins
The things that keep us bound to one another

There is a secret that we keep
I won't sleep if you won't sleep
Because tonight may be the last chance we'll be given
We are compelled to do what we must do
We are compelled to do what we have been forbidden

Until the last resilient hope
Is frozen deep inside my bones
And this broken fate has claimed me
And my memories for its own
Your name is pounding through my veins
Can't you hear how it is sung?
And I can taste you in my mouth
Before the words escape my lungs
And I'll whisper only once...

There is a secret that we keep
I won't sleep if you won't sleep
Because tonight may be the last chance we'll be given
We are compelled to do what we have to
We are compelled to do what we have been forbidden

'Cause you will be somebody's girl
And you will keep each other warm
But tonight I am feeling cold

Number Seven: "Breathe Me"- Sia

Help, I have done it again
I have been here many times before
Hurt myself again today
And, the worst part is there's no-one else to blame

Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small
I'm needy
Warm me up
And breathe me

Ouch I have lost myself again
Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found,
Yeah I think that I might break
I've lost myself again and I feel unsafe

Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small
I'm needy
Warm me up

And breathe me

Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small
I'm needy
Warm me up
And breathe me

Number Eight: "Whatever it Takes"- The Faders

I've been lying here for like a million years in my bed
Get up, get up, get up
All the time I can hear you talking in my head
Shut up, shut up, shut up

Everybody says I should be moving on
Everybody knows, I'm still waiting

I don't care whatever
It takes to be with you
Your under my skin and
No matter what I do
I'm nothing without you
So ill do whatever it takes

I've been thinking about how I could have done things differently
Give up, give up, give up
Yesterday I could have sworn I heard you calling me
Wake up, wake up, wake up

Everybody say baby life goes on
Everybody knows, I'm still waiting

I don't care whatever
It takes to be with you
Your under my skin and
Know matter what I do
I m nothing without you
So ill do whatever it takes

I don't care whatever
It takes to be with you
Your under my skin and
Know matter what I do
I m nothing without you
So ill do whatever it takes

Number Nine: "The Reason"- Hoobastank

I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found out a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
Thats why i need you to hear

I've found out a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is You

and the reason is You x3

I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found out a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you

Number Ten: "Into the Dark"- Ben Lee

I'm Feelin' Better
Since I surrendered
You can't Climb
'Till you're ready to fall
You're not a land mine
You're not a gold mine
No you're not mine at all

So tell me baby
Can you hear me?
I sent a message out into the dark
It's a mystery
When you're near me
I've gotta find my way to your heart

I learnt my lesson
First impressions
More often right than wrong
It's not a slow dance
This modern romance
Feels like we've already waited too long

Don't worry baby
'bout how it should be
I sent a message out into the dark
I'd rather talk to you
About how it could be
I've gotta find my way to your heart

Instrumental

I was one of those
Breathing tornadoes
But now I live at the eye of the storm
And it's all faded
Then since the separation
Since I let your love keep me warm

You tell me baby
That you can feel me
I sent a message out into the dark
When I kiss you
That's the real me
I've gotta find my way to your heart

So tell me baby
Can you hear me?
I sent a message out into the dark
It's a mystery
When you're near me
I've gotta find my way to your heart
I've gotta find my way to your heart
I've gotta find my way to your heart