Okay just a few things. I will end this segment of HG after the next chapter...prom night. Also the song in the chapter is Broken and Beautiful by Suzie McNeil. I suggest you listen to it when you get to the appropriate part. It's on youtube. I totally see this being a song for Rose and Lissa that is why i chose it. Read the lyrics you will see why. Also i am going to be doing at least one more story with Sam and the gang. So dont worry. I have a lot planned for her in the future. Things are going to get seriously crazy in the next few months for her so keep reading when it comes up. Also i want to thank EVERYONE for reading a reviewing. Even if you are not reviewing THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for even reading. I know it's been a little slow, but the next book i do have some pretty big plans for Sam.

I hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year. Happy 2010 EVERYONE. I wanna know what your plans for the new year are and also i want to know your guys's favorite band. I need new music so let me know what you like to listen to.

So enough A/N...enjoy the story!

Chapter 24-

Well, hell hath no fury like a pissed off human that is going to fight tooth and nail for her life and the life of her friends. From the day after I was released from the clinic I have been training harder than I thought anyone could train. I woke up four hours early and trained until it was time for my first class. I didn't stop training until the sun was high in the sky and way passed curfew. I had gotten really good at sneaking into the dorms when the matrons weren't around.

I was pissed off that some demented creature of the night wanted me for God knows what. I was pissed off that they were willing to hurt my friends and the ones I love to get to me. I was pissed off because they did get hurt because of me. I was pissed off that I had killed and I was pissed off that I wanted to do it again. I was just pissed off all the time. Training was what kept me grounded.

A few days after I was released Lissa reminded me of the schools 'Spirit Week'. I had to cover my laugh with a cough, but Lissa caught on and smacked me shaking her head with a roll of the eyes. "So, what are you going to be doing for the talent show?" she asked me at lunch a week prior to hell week as I came to call it.

"What talent show?" I asked starting to panic.

"The one that is on Friday before homecoming."

"Oh, umm, nothing. I think I will sit that one out."

"Sam, you can't sit it out. It's mandatory. Everyone has to do something. Rose and I have been planning ours all year. Rose is going to do some kick ass moves beat the hell out of Ralph and Jesse and then I'm going to heal them." She was smiling at that. I think that she was day dreaming about seeing them bleeding on the floor.

I laughed picking at my salad. Eddie grabbed my hand and kissed it. "You'll think of something love. You're amazing."

"Thanks, I just don't know what I'm going to do yet. But I'll be ready. I always am." Looking back at Lissa still daydreaming I couldn't help but ask. "So ummm...can't you guys get in trouble for your so called talent?"

Lissa and Rose shot me a glare. "Nope, they agreed to it…with a little persuasion."

I shook my head and grabbed my tray. "Well, I better get going. I need to talk with Stan before class."My friends all waved me off as I walked away, Eddie holding my hand and smiling down at me.

Over the next week I stayed pretty private from everyone, even Eddie. I didn't like keeping them in the dark but I was working on my talent for the talent show. I hadn't done it in years and I was hoping that I still had it in me. I made excuses every day after school and slipped away for hours. I could tell that my friend's feelings were being hurt and that Eddie was wondering what was going on. I assured them that everything was fine and I was fine. I'm pretty sure they thought I was losing it. After everything I have gone through since starting here at vampire school…yeah I was due for a major break down, but really I was okay. Like I said just pissed.

Friday rolled around and I was nervous. I had no idea if I could go through with my plan. We didn't have class that day. It was dedicated to watching hours of horrible talents and applauding appropriately at the end. I was actually looking forward to watching Rose take on Jesse and Ralph and not get in trouble for it. Too bad Liss had to heal them afterwards.

Lissa and Rose showed up early so we could get ready together. Ever since our spa day they refused to let me dress myself. They thought I would go back to wearing my muumuus as they called my old cloths. Really they weren't that bad. They were comfortable.

"So, you haven't told us what your talent is," Lissa said eyeing me suspiciously.

"You'll just have to wait and see," I said smiling at her.

"You have no idea what you are going to do yet do you?" Rose snorted. "Great, this is going to be fun."

I just shrugged my shoulders and went to work getting ready. I even let Lissa do my hair and makeup. I looked hot. She straightened my hair stick straight and gave me a little punk look. My makeup was darker than usual. She said it was because the lights of the stage would wash me out if I didn't let her do it darker. I decided to just go with it.

I dressed in a pair of dark washed flair legged jeans, low rise of course and a black tank top that has sequence all over it. I actually looked really good.

Rose was dressed like she would if she was heading to one of our combat classes with her hair pulled into a high pony. Lucky bitch. Lissa was dressed in a pair of black skinny jeans a yellow tank that had ruffles down the front and a pair of black ballet slippers. She always looked cute. Even if she went out there in a bath robe, Lissa would look great.

I sighed as she grabbed my black stiletto boots and handed them to me. My feet were going to kill me by the end of the day. With another sigh I grabbed my bag flung it over my shoulder and we left for the auditorium.

After we got to our seats I sunk down completely embarrassed. The three of us had received several cat calls and whistle blows on the way over here. Eddie really needed to show up. He had a great calming effect on me.

"Where is Eddie?" I asked as Christian made his way over to us.

"Umm. Back stage already. He goes first."

I sunk deeper into my seat and tried to cover myself as much as possible. Like that would matter by the end of the day everyone was going to see the Sam they have never seen before. I just hoped my friends at least would like it. It was for them that I was doing this.

Eddie was great. He played the guitar and sang 'Leave out all the Rest' by Lincoln Park. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. I think I fell even more in love with him. I knew that he could sing, but wow. At the end he stood and dedicated it to Mason. He was his best friend that had gotten killed by Strigoi. NO one ever talked about it and I could tell it was a hard subject so I never pushed. I looked over at Lissa and Rose who had tears streaming down their cheeks as they got up and applauded as hard as they could. Christian just looked down and clapped his hands. There must have been something more to the story than I knew. I would have to remember to ask Dimitri about it.

Over several hours we all sat together rolling our eyes and trying our hardest not to laugh at the lack of talent this school had. I was really trying to be nice because I actually had to do something more than heal someone or beat the crap out of them. I would really hate to get booed off stage when I was done. That would just suck. Great…now I'm freaking out again.

Right after lunch I had to say my goodbyes to Eddie. He held me close and kissed me hard. "I don't know what has been going on with you lately Sam, but I love you and I know you will do great at whatever it is you will be doing today."

I smiled back at him and Rose snorted behind us. "She has no fucking clue what she is doing," she said smacking my ass as she walked by.

I rolled my eyes. "I do, but it's a surprise," I told him. "And I love you too. You will see soon why I have been a little distant." I kissed his lips and walked to the back of the stage.

Lissa and Rose were hysterical. It was almost a comedy act. She was making it seem like she was giving a class on self defense and easily maneuvered around Jesse and Ralphs attempt to attack. They were such douches. In the end they were indeed bloody and crumpled on the floor. Lissa walked out wearing a doctor's coat and stethoscope. Shaking her head as she took their pulse. "It's a lot cause Hathaway. I think we need to amputate." The boy's eyes were wide as saucers and everyone in the auditorium laughed. She finally bent down and closed her eyes releasing the magic and healing them before everyone's eyes. I knew they would probably win because that was awesome.

I was going on last so I had a few more hours before I needed to be ready. I was going over my act when Adrian walked up beside me. "What is that you are going over?" he asked snatching a piece of paper from my hands and reading it.

"It's my act."

"Sam, this is amazing." He said looking over at me. "Did you write this?"

I nodded my head and blushed a little. "I wanted something unique I guess. It's about Rose and Lissa. I just hope they like it."

"Sam, they are going to love it and I know you are going to win. So I hope you have something planned for when you do your winners performance."

I shook my head. "I didn't plan that far, but I have something up my sleeve if that should happen."

He gave me a quick hug, kissed my head and headed back to the front to take a seat with the others.

After several more hours it was finally time. I looked in the mirror fixed my hair and makeup and walked to the stage. My head was pounding and my heart was hammering so hard I thought I might pass out. This was it. It was now or never.

"I wrote this a few weeks ago for my friends Lissa and Rose. They have been amazing and the best friends I could have ever asked for. Without them, I don't know if I could have handled it here. I'm glad they talked me into staying. So Rose, Lissa, I really hope you like this."

The lights went out for a moment as the curtain went up revealing what would resemble a band in the background. I had drums, guitars, piano, Violin, cello, and me on vocals. I decided not to play the guitar since it was the first time in years that I have performed. I didn't need the added stress.

I took a deep breath as the music started and the lights went on. Here we go.

"You fall apart and I run in from anywhere
Like cameras at an accident
My staring eyes, I wonder why I care
Maybe I'll be frightened by the pain
But watch your tragedy again

'Cause you are broken and beautiful
And you're so damn cynical
But I'm drawn in by the darkness in your eyes
And it's beautiful
Broken and beautiful

Talkin' you down from ledges to stay with me
I'll touch your sharpest edges
I'll be the one that holds your hand when you bleed
Falling off in pieces like you do
I would hand them back to you

'Cause you are broken and beautiful
And you're so damn cynical
But I'm drawn in by the darkness in your eyes
And it's beautiful
Broken and beautiful

My favourite mess, like a magnet pulling me down until I drop
Call be obsessed with your sadness but I don't want to make it stop

'Cause you are broken and beautiful
And you're so damn cynical
But I'm drawn in by the darkness in your eyes
And it's beautiful
Broken and beautiful

And you're not like usual
And I'm drawn in by the darkness in you're eyes
And it's beautiful
Broken and beautiful"

Through the song I got lost in it. Back into my element. I danced around the stage not seeing anyone, just enjoying the art again. It had been so long since I had done this and God I missed it. By the end of the song I was sweating and full of life. As the music came to a stop my vision finally cleared and I remembered that I had done this in front of the entire school and faculty and started to panic. That was until the entire place started screaming and cheering. I had a standing ovation that I was definitely not expecting, but it was the best feeling I had in a long time. Rose, Lissa, Christian, Eddie and Adrian were all bolting for the stage. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. That was the most fun I had had in a long time.

I ran back stage to meet up with my friends as the 'judges' tallied up the votes. As I rounded the corner a crying Lissa flung herself into my arms. Rose grabbed me and hugged me tight.

"You wrote that for us?" Lissa asked wiping the tears away.

I nodded. "I like to write music. I haven't done it in a while, but after I got to know you guys it just came to me one day."

A few minutes later the judges came back and announced that I had indeed won. I couldn't believe it. I didn't think it would win. I was in awe. I needed something quick because they expected me to perform again.

After a few minutes with the band they agreed to help me out again. I mean it was as much their win as mine. Without them, I would not have won. I decided to sing something fun going a little country. We ended up going with 'That kind of Day' by Sarah Buxton. This time I got the guts up and played guitar along with the band. Again it went over great. Maybe after I retired from this gig, I would go into music…just a thought.

After we left the auditorium Eddie grabbed me and kissed me deep and hard. "That was by far the sexiest thing I have ever seen," he said grinning against my lips.

"Well, if that's the reaction I'm going to get, I guess I'm going to have to do it more often."

Eddie actually growled at me and I couldn't help but giggle. "Sam, I want you to stay with me tonight."

I think my heart stopped. Did he really just ask me to stay with him? I loved Eddie and all, but was I ready for well, that? I just stared at him heart beating out of my chest not saying anything.