Europe!

"I'm glad you think so." Courtney said with a chuckle as they finally got out of the airport and walked to the limo.

"I get to ride in a limo too? This is just like prom." Allie said as she got into the limo."

"I always travel in limos, my theory is if you've earned the ability to ride in style you should be able to enjoy it." Courtney asid.

"Abd you've definitely earned the ability." Allie said.

"I have and one day you will too. I only you're going to go far with whatever you choose to do." Courtney said.

Allie nodded.

"I'm still stuck between the two." Allie said. "And speaking of singing, I wrote another song. One night, a huge flood of emotions washed over me and I wrote down all of my thoughts. I rearranged some things and lyrics were born. I wanna show you."

"Okay, let me hear it." Courtney said as she looked at Allie.

This doesn't make much sense
Think far out but I'm still locked in
I'm still lost, walking circles
The floor swallowed me up whole
There's no where to go

There's a vulture on my shoulder
And he's telling me to give in
Always hissing right in my ear
Like it's coming from my own head
It's got me mixed up, trying not to give up
Tell me there's a way to get out of here
Oh, fixed at zero

I've learned to talk with my fingers
The only that voice that wakes my ears
Oh make my bones do something
Ever wanna jump out your skin
Anticipate until the sidewalk ends
There's no where to go

There's a vulture on my shoulder
And he's telling me to give in
Always hissing right in my ear
Like it's coming from my own head
It's got me mixed up, trying not to give up
Tell me there's a way to get out of here
Oh, fixed at zero

There's a vulture on my shoulder
And he's telling me to give in
Always hissing right in my ear
Like it's coming from my own head
It's got me mixed up, trying not to give up
Tell me there's a way to get out of here
Oh, fixed at zero

I'm fixed at zero

Allie looked up at Courtney, "I know it's not me to be depressing and angsty but I like it." She said.

Courtney sat in her seat and listened to every word Allie sang. Once she was finished Courtney smiled softly.

"I liked it too...what caused you to feel what you were expressing in your song though?" Courtney asked.

"Everything that's happened in my past. I've been a pretty strong girl, there were types when I nearly hit rock bottom with hurt and pain and I just couldn't take it anymore. Also back home, all of the problems and bullying at school. They all try to break me down, and sometimes I get thoughts in my head saying that maybe I am what they say. I'm pathetic, ugly, fake, words hurt. And they sometimes get drilled into my head causing me to completely break down. But I've never been one to stay down and the song is saying that although this negative energy is being thrown at me and I'm fixed at zero, I can always elevate up and show my haters that they can't bring me down."

Now Courtney really felt bad. Although she couldn't change Allie's past she wished she had brought her to europe sooner. Allie was obviously having trouble and needed her.

"I'm really proud of you for channeling your emotions into a song but I'm so sorry for not letting come here sooner. If I had known it was that bad I would have." Courtney said.

(I'm going to bed, good night!)

Allie smiled lightly, "Thanks." She said.

She shook her head, "It's fine, they're all just stupid and fake. Writing actually made me feel better, I just ignore all of the other people. I mean I still have the faithful few though."

(G'night!)

Courtney nodded.

"I just feel bad I can't be there for you but at least you have your song writing. It's always helped me in my darkest hours and I know it'll help you with what you're feeling now." Courtney said.

"And writing really helped. It kinda helped me block out the rest of the world for a while." Allie said. "I like this new skill."

"It certainly comes in handy." Courtney said with a smile.

"I can't wait to hear more of your songs, the song you just sang shows I should be looking forward to you having an amazing career."

"Yay." She said softly and happily, "Thank you. Hopefully I can get that record deal."

"I hope so too. We'll have to work on that when I get back." Courtney said.

Allie nodded, "Okay." she said, "So are we going back to the hotel?"

"Yes we are." Courtney said, putting her sunglasses on again when she noticed they were close to the hotel.

"Cool." Allie said with a nod.

When the limo stopped in front of the entrance Courtney let Greg get out first to keep the paparazzi away before getting out herself. She looked back, waiting for Allie.

Allie got out of the limo after Courtney as she slightly swinted at the flashes from the paparazzi.

Courtney took Allie's arm to help her through the sea of people as they walked into the hotel. Once inside she grabbed the hotel room keys then went to the elevator while Greg carried Allie's suitcase.

"You have to get used to that if you plan on doing a music career." Courtney said to Allie, referring to the paparazzi.

"Super." Allie said with a light chuckle as her eyes focused again from all of the flashes.

"I know, they all suck." Courtney said with a chuckle before pressing their floor number and watched as the elevator doors closed.