It really shouldn't surprise me how many people are on Jack's side and want to punch Eric in the face, but it kinda does…and it's amusing XD Anyway, taking a break from all of the soap opera drama that's been going on in this story, it's time to have some fun with music! You'll see here pretty soon if you haven't totally skipped this part and started reading already.

For those of you wanting to know, I am pretty much fully recovered from my wisdom teeth surgery and now I'm just waiting for these dang stitches to dissolve, ugh. Ok now moving on to answering the anonymous reviews ^_^

Jet: Wow this is the first story you've reviewed? I'm flattered! And of course I had to reply to such an awesome review at that! Anyway, I am seriously considering the one-shot idea and it's now in my arsenal of "future things I'd like to write." Haha you noticed I have a thing for clichés and stereotypes and twisting them to make them work for my stories XD And yeah, I really just wanted an opportunity for Jack to tell someone off lol! Hm, I like your ideas, keep thinking of them for I always get inspiration from my readers ^_^ But with Eric, I have something planned so you'll just have to wait and see ;D I'm glad I could get you hooked on the story!

Ok, on with the chapter already! XD

"This is a disaster!"

"So they just up and canceled?"

"Yes, their band leader called me not five minutes ago and told me they weren't coming."

"I don't believe this…" Lori sighed, shaking her head as she received the news from her boss. A big-time band they had reserved several months ago suddenly canceled on them the night they were supposed to perform.

"What are we going to do?"

"I don't know, Terry." The assistant manager put her hands on her hips and looked off to the side trying to think of something.

"Tonight's act isn't going to show?"

The two managers turned their heads to see Amelia, with her arms full of empty plates, who apparently was on her way to the kitchen when she had overheard their conversation.

"Yeah," Terry grumbled in annoyance.

"Well, I'd be more than happy to fill in." the waitress offered.

"No, you've already played this week." He crossed his arms like he expected a better idea to come from her.

As if on cue, Amelia heard familiar voices enter the restaurant. All three of them turned to see the boys from the Black Vipers pile into a table and order a round of drinks from their waitress.

"Wait right here." The over-worked college student stated as she set the plates down on the counter, oblivious to the annoyed look Terry gave her, and hurried over to the band.

"Hey guys!" Amelia greeted as she walked up to them and received various hellos from the high school seniors.

"I heard your boss finally let you play?" Daniel asked curiously.

"Yeah finally, I played Moonlight Sonata." She responded cheerfully.

"How fitting." he grinned.

"Did you guys just get back from a gig?" The waitress inquired, noticing their gothic apparel.

"Yeah, and Mike here pretty much lost his voice from it." Daniel gestured to said guitarist who had a sheepish look on his face.

"Oh," She looked away slightly disappointed, "well I was going to ask if you guys wanted to make a bit of extra cash."

"Another performance?" The drummer arched an eyebrow.

"Yeah, our evening act just canceled and I was thinking you'd guys might like to fill in?" Amelia asked hopefully.

"I don't know about that…"

"Please Benny?" She asked the percussionist, her eyes shimmering.

"Aw come on guys," he gave in as he looked to the others, "we're not too tired from our last gig are we?"

Her eyes sparkled and she smiled brightly.

"No…but we don't have a singer remember?" Daniel reminded them.

"I-I could do it!" Amelia offered living up to her family name.

"You?" He said in disbelief, raising a dark eyebrow.

"I know most of the songs you guys play."

"But they're not exactly suited for a girl singer." He leaned back and crossed his arms, and then glanced at the other bass player sitting next to him, "What do you think, Derek?"

"I think she could do it." He responded confidently. "We can make it work, somehow."

"I could play the keyboard if you guys like!" She offered.

"Well," Daniel shrugged, "ah what the heck? You've never asked us for a favor before and you're our friend. Let's do it." He looked to his band-mates and they all nodded in agreement.

"Yes!" Amelia cheered but stopped when her friend spoke again.

"But, if you're going to sing and play for us, you'll need to change." He pointed at her waitress outfit. "Your uniform doesn't exactly fit in with ours." He grinned cheekily.

"Honestly, you have no idea how happy I am to hear you say that."

"Thought you might be."

"Alright, well let's set up." Benny stated as he got up from his seat and the others quickly followed to unload their equipment.

Amelia quickly ran back to the bar counter where her boss and Lori were waiting. "We've got ourselves an act!" Before either could even ask any questions, she hurried off to the bathrooms to change out of her waitress outfit.

Once she was inside a stall, she closed her eyes and snapped her fingers. Suddenly the pink uniform she was forced to wear was replaced with black garb similarly styled to that of the boys' costumes.

She wore a black button down top with a fancy white collar and long sleeves with white cuffs. A small black skirt was around her waist along with a silver chain belt. Black and white striped tights covered her legs and on her feet were black shoes with a silver buckle on the straps. On her head was a thin, white, split headband that kept her hair from falling on her face. Her pendant was fixed so that it rested just at the base of her neck, making her blue eyes stand out.

She stepped out of the stall and stood in front of the long bathroom mirror, taking in her appearance.

"I don't usually like skirts but I do like these tights, so I'll make an exception just this once." Amelia told herself, beaming at her reflection with satisfaction.

The musician hurried out of the restroom, back into the restaurant, and headed toward the stage. The boys were already setting up the instruments and she got up there in time to help with their keyboard.

"Wow Amelia, you look great." Daniel commented as he helped her lift the keyboard onto its stand.

"Thanks." She beamed brightly.

"But I thought you hated skirts." He teased.

"I do, but I happen to like this particular ensemble and just haven't had the right opportunity to wear it yet." She stated firmly.

"Sure whatever," He rolled his eyes and smiled.

"Hey, do you guys know any Evanescence songs?" Amelia asked curiously.

"Dude, are you serious?" Benny suddenly cut in. "We've wanted to play their songs but never had a girl singer willing to do it!"

"Well then, I'm your girl." She beamed.

"Sweet!" He grinned, "So, what songs do you know?"

"I know the words and the piano part to Taking Over Me by memory, and the same goes for pretty much any other evanescence song." She giggled.

"Excellent! Why didn't we ever think about asking her before?" The drummer turned to Daniel.

"I kinda forgot she was in to that sort of music." The bass player shrugged and the other two just rolled their eyes. He then knelt down beside a guitar case, unlatched it, and brought out a gleaming, silver, lead guitar.

"You're going to play lead tonight?" Amelia inquired.

"No, Mike still is. Evanescence songs call for another lead as a backup of sorts. Plus, I just bought this beauty and it would be a shame to not play her." Daniel grinned.

"You have a guitar fetish, you know that?"

"My library back home that I've told you about wasn't a big enough clue for ya?" They laughed and went back to work.

Soon they were done setting up and, after having a quick review of which songs they were going to play, they were ready to go. Derek stepped closer to his microphone and spoke to the audience.

"How you all doing tonight?" He got cheers in response from the audience, "Great! You probably know us, but just in case you don't, we are…" he took a dramatic pause, "The Black Vipers." More shouts and hollers rang out from the crowd.

"And tonight I'd like to introduce to you our special guest with us tonight. She'll be our lead singer and keyboardist this evening. You probably know her as one of Moonlight's girls. Give it up for Amelia Brave!"

Said vocalist waved shyly to the cheering audience from her spot at the keyboard as Benny played a quick beat on the drums.

"Our first number will be a new one for the band, Taking Over Me as performed by Evanescence." She announced into the angled microphone in front of her and applause erupted from the audience.

Taking a deep breath to calm her nerves, the musician began to gently hit the piano keys. The music was serene, laced with a hit of sadness and longing, and then the boys suddenly added a rock beat. But they abruptly stopped and Amelia let the chord she struck hang in the air for a brief second before she began to sing.

"You don't remember me but I remember you.
I like awake and try so hard not to think of you."

The band began to play with her again.

"But who can decide what they dream, and dream I do."

"I believe in you, I'll give up everything just to find you.
I have to be with you, to live, to breathe.
You're taking over me."

Despite her voice being at a naturally higher tone than the lead singer of Evanescence, Amelia's voice added a remorseful, almost hurt emotion that fit the lyrics perfectly. She poured her soul into the song, obviously having heard it several times, and it possibly was a sort of reminder of something that had happened to her. Whatever it was, it made the performance all the more believable.

When the song was over, the entire audience applauded and cheered while a few even whistled. The enthusiastic energy further fueling their excitement, the band continued to play Evanescence numbers for the rest of their performance. At the show's end, all of them bowed to the audience who gave them a standing ovation, and the Black Vipers even took a step back to let Amelia have a special spotlight moment. The crowd cheered for her and she couldn't help but express her gratitude by shouting a big thanks to them as well as the band.

Jack was standing and applauded for the musicians, beaming proudly at the musically inclined sorceress up on stage. Unconsciously, he stole a glance at the dark haired man just a few tables away from him and his joyous expression faltered. Eric stood, clapping as well, but with a smirk smudged across his face and eyes like that of an animal stalking its prey. It was an ugly, sinister look that made Jack's new human blood boil.

'I've got to do something.' He told himself, 'Amelia is making a mistake.'

Hey everyone! Sorry for the shortness, but I made up for it with an awesome band performance! XD I hope you enjoyed Amelia's spotlight moment expressing her love for all types of music.

I must give credit where credit is due, Kaitlyn (you know who you are) you rock for creating that amazing Amelia avatar which inspired her new attire for this chapter! For those of you who'd like to see it, it's posted in the Fanart gallery on the TNAB website.

Hope you all enjoyed! Please review and check out the sneak peek!

Disclaimer: I do not own Evanescence or any of their amazing songs.