All The World's A Stage

Disclaimer: None of the characters and settings related to the TV show JONAS belong to me. The character 'Gossip Girl' is inspired by the TV show Gossip Girl.

O most pernicious woman!
O villain, villain, smiling, damnèd villain!
My tables—meet it is I set it down
That one may smile, and smile, and be a villain—
At least I am sure it may be so in Denmark.

Hamlet Act 1, scene 5, 105–109

Spotted at Newark: Stella Malone and the Lucas Brothers, back from tour. Two years is a long time at HMA, wonder what Macy Misa is thinking.

"Hey M, where are we going tonight?" asked Penny as the group of girls strutted down the corridor.

"My Mom's got a charity gala that I have to hit," answered Macy, "Rumour is that Zac Efron is coming."

"For real?" shrieked Stacey, before grabbing her phone and texting frantically.

"It's the hottest ticket in town." Macy smirked before walking into her AP Biology class, the last of the day.

She sat in her seat, centre seat on the back row of course, and surveyed the class in front of her. She ruled HMA and all of the students in it. She was NOT the innocent, cute Macy Misa that had previously walked the halls. She was the queen of the school through sheer hard work. Macy Misa was popular and that was all that mattered to her, at least, that's what everyone thought.

Swinging her legs into her car, Macy Misa checked her lip gloss before reversing out of the parking lot. A lot can happen in two years; her Mom could meet a new guy in a coffee shop and end up married to Richard Kaufer, a multi-millionaire with a son in tow; her dreams of playing sports could be shattered by an injury or two; her friends could just abandon her....

She slammed on the brakes just in time to watch a beat-up truck screech by her. Shaking her head, she pulled out carefully, driving fast to make sure she got home in time. It wouldn't do to be late to this party.

"Macy? Macy!" Her Mom shouted, "Are you ready?"

"I'm coming, Mom." She returned before applying one last coat of mascara. Tonight, she had to be perfect. She had to be dazzling, radiant, and above all perfect. Tonight was the night for Van Dyke and herself.

Descending the stairs, there was no denying that she looked the part. A custom-made Valentino with Chloe bag and six inch Jimmy Choos (the old 'Mace' would never have worn heels!) created the image that she was striving for.

"Well, doesn't M look stunning?" Smirked James as he lounged on the sofa.

"Shut it, Jamie," she replied, "Where's my Mom and Richard."

"They left already." He grinned, "Looks like it's the delectable Macy and I in the town car."

"And you couldn't have gone with them?" She shuddered playfully.

"I look forward to spending some time with my little sis." He held out his hand and she took it.

Escorting her through the door, Jamie delivered his sister into the arms of a waiting Prince Charming.

"I'll leave you and VD alone, little sis." He laughed scornfully, "There's some business I need to attend to."

"He's such a jerk." Macy shook her head.

"Do you want some punch or something?" Van Dyke asked, happy in the knowledge that he had the prettiest and most popular girl in the room.

"Yeah, I..." Macy's phone, along with the phones of all the teenagers in the room, beeped loudly and she quickly checked the screen.

"Or something would be good..." She trailed off, smirking flirtatiously at Van Dyke. She dragged him into the next room, into an empty closet.

"Macy, are you sure you want to..." He asked before she silenced him with a kiss. Shrugging off his jacket, Van Dyke locked the door before hoisting Macy up onto a shelf.

You better be quick, M, because something is coming to knock down that wall you built up... and it's not the big bad wolf.

"Oh my god, Stella's back!" Penny screamed and pointed to the door. Sure enough, Stella Malone walked through the door, searching through the crowds for her mother.

"Stella Malone? Is that really you?" Mrs Misa smiled and hugged her, "I haven't seen you in ages. I must go and find Macy."

Stella, conscious that the whole of HMA was staring, quickly slipped off to find her mother.

"Mom, I've been looking for you." Stella whispered.

"Stella? I thought you were coming back tomorrow? Oh my, you look wonderful!"

"Thanks Mom, but I left my key in the house and I want to get in the house."

"Here, take mine darling." Mrs Malone handed over a large key, "I'll be home as soon as possible. You have to tell me all about your trip!"

"I can't wait Mom, but right now I need to sleep." Stella yawned and pocketed the key before turning on her heel and walking towards the exit.

"Macy? Macy, honey, Stella is here."

"Did your Mom just say that Stella was here?" Van Dyke said, breaking the deep kiss he and Macy were currently in.

"Van Dyke! There's no way that Stella is here..." Macy trailed off, desperately trying to get his attention back.

"Come and say hello to Stella!" Macy's mom shouted.

"She is, don't you want to see her?" Van Dyke asked, pulling Macy towards the door.

Macy sighed and pulled her dress into place again. Tonight was supposed to be her night with VD. The night where it happened and where she finally made Van Dyke hers. Now, thanks to a certain Stella Malone, it would be all about Stella, as always.

Opening the door, Macy walked out and came face-to-face with the blond-haired beauty herself. Carefully masking her annoyance into an expression of shock, she screamed quietly.

"Stella! What on earth are you doing here?" She hugged Stella, inwardly delighting in the pure shock on Stella's face.

"Macy?" Stella gasped, shocked at seeing the transformation that had occurred since she had been away, "Oh my god, I can't believe it! It's been too long!"

Stella Malone was tired, hungry and above all, not in the mood for a big party. It had been two years since she had left and she couldn't wait for her crazy life to become normal again. No more living on a bus, with limited hair-washing facilities, no more frantic nights backstage with needles surrounding her and scraps of fabric clinging to her tights. Stella wanted peace, but most of all, she wanted her best friend back.

"I know! I'm so glad you're here! We're going to sit for dinner; I'll set you a place!" Macy exclaimed, taking her by the hand and leading her down the hall, far away from Van Dyke.

"I'd love to but I have to go home..." Stella smiled and Macy cleared her throat.

"You're not going to stay?" She said, involuntarily gasping at Stella's audacity.

Nobody, and I mean absolutely nobody, turns down Macy Kaufer-Misa.

"I have to go to the firehouse for a tour debrief. I'm so sorry, Macy." Stella replied.

"It's cool; I guess I'll see you at school tomorrow." Macy hugged Stella again before walking towards the table, Van Dyke following behind.

Does S really think M is pleased to see her? Watch your back S, because you cross Macy Misa and you get burned. Hope HMA tested their fire alarm recently.

"It's good to be back." Sighed Kevin, as he stood at his guitar stand, slowly relishing all the guitars he hasn't seen for the past 2 years. Leaving behind Greta, Lily and Marie practically killed him.

"Really we should be working on the next album; after all, it takes a long time to fully produce one..." Mused Nick, checking that his keyboard was still in pristine condition, his sentence stopped by two pillows flying towards him and knocking him over,"...hey!"

"Nick, as much as I love JONAS, we walked through the door 30 minutes ago! Could you stop with the whole 'work' thing already?" Joe shouted from where he was collapsed on his bed.

"Guys! It's time to debrief! Stella's here!" Shouted their Mom and with groans, the three of them dragged themselves to the fire poles before sliding down and landing in the kitchen.

The entire Lucas family sat with Stella and proceeded to talk over the entire world tour, punctuated with regular coffee breaks. The talk ended with Nick almost asleep with his head in his coffee, Stella completely asleep on Joe's shoulder with Joe leaning on Stella's head and Frankie curled up in Kevin's lap. Gradually, Mrs Lucas began to rouse the children and send them to bed, Stella sleeping over as she refused to be woken up. Mrs Malone dropped off Stella's uniform and picked up the door key that Stella had taken before leaving the family in peace.

Sleep in heavenly peace S and LBs, because there won't be many more silent nights if M has anything to do with it.

"Eurgh, is it really time to go?" Joe pouted as Stella dragged him down the stairs.

"I refuse to get detention on the first day back at school Joseph, so I suggest you get yourself moving. Kev said he would drive so all you need to do is sit." She dragged a grumbling Joe into the back seat of the Lucas' truck, scuffed and scratched by many times of 'Danger' driving it.

They all chatted during the ride, excited to get back to school and see their friends, namely one Macy Misa.

Despite her klutzy ways and slight obsession with JONAS, the four of them counted her as a good friend. Unfortunately, none of them realised just how much they neglected the petite girl during the two years they had missed. Since their days had been filled with music and their nights filled by concerts, the occasional e-mail was all that Stella had managed and the others even less than that. An e-mail couldn't convey how excluded Macy felt by her Mom's new boyfriend, so Macy wouldn't tell them. None of them had any idea what they were about to walk into which, in a way, was a blessing. Horace Mantis Academy had changed and everyone in it too, thanks to one petite, neglected brown-eyed girl. All Macy had wanted was to be noticed; now she was.

Walking through the doors of HMA, Macy smiled at her classmates. She was happy, wasn't she? Every single person turned to look at her as she walked past. Boys would appraise her body; girls would envy her extensive wardrobe and natural style. She was never found to be lacking. A beep from her phone indicated that the latest blast was out.

Showdown between M and JONAS estimated for 0800 hours. Best seats in the Atrium. Come one, come all.

Macy smiled lightly to herself. She knew exactly how she was going to play this. Cool, calm and collected, the ultimate ice queen. Rounding the corner, she stopped at her locker, put in the combination and opened her Longchamp bag, searching for her English folder. She looked up at the sound of someone leaning on the row of lockers.

"Thought I would get a front row seat. I can't wait to meet these friends of yours." mocked Jamie.

Macy rolled her eyes and shut her locker before turning to him.

"You know me, Jamie; I would never cause a showdown." Macy smirked and grinned at him.

Jamie shook his head. He respected his little sister for her total domination of HMA; he had witnessed it all from the beginning. Being the son of Richard Kaufer meant something to those in the know and he had been amused by the daughter of his Dad's new girlfriend, who clearly wasn't in the know. She had been so innocent and naive, and he had seen her transformation from the beginning. Macy and he were in a similar position, both felt like they weren't a part of their parent's lives anymore. They bonded over being left out, and now, they stuck up for each other and, he had to admit it, loved each other.

"No, never. I bet you can't wait to welcome Stella and her little band friends." He answered and she elbowed him gently, "So, did VD finally get to... you know?"

"I was so close, but someone interrupted us." Macy snorted and Jamie nodded.

"Tough luck, sis. I know loads of boys who would tap you, if you need some help getting some."

"Eww, that is disgusting!" Macy wrinkled her nose, "VD and I are doing fine on our own, thank you."

"It's my understanding you're not doing anything."

"I..." Macy was cut off by the entrance of 'Stella and her little band friends'.

"Jeez M, you didn't tell me she was that hot." Jamie raised an eyebrow as Macy shot him a look of pure hatred.

"Don't you even think about it, James. I will kill you." She retorted, forcing her eyes to look back at her locker. It wouldn't look good to stare.

"Hey M, look what got delivered." Penny waved her precious bundle in the air before depositing it into Macy's arms.

Penny, Valerie and Nia formed Macy's inner circle. Some referred to them as her friends, the more unkind called them minions. In truth, they were some of the most envied girls at HMA.

"Are these the invitations?" Macy asked, her delicate fingers tearing into the brown paper packaging.

"Of course." Nia replied and Macy nodded curtly, "The party is going to be fabulous."

"What party?"

Macy whirled around, annoyed that she had not noticed the Lucas brothers and Stella coming up behind.

"It's the Arabian Nights party on Saturday, everyone knows that." Macy gave Valerie a withering look, making sure that she kept quiet. Trust Val to go and spill the beans.

"I would have invited you, but I thought you were still in China." Macy smiled politely. The confused faces of the Lucas brothers and Stella gave her such pleasure.

"I see," answered Stella, "I thought maybe we could meet up tonight, Macy."

Macy shrugged, "I'm going out with Van Dyke tonight."

"Lunch." Stella's eyes narrowed and Macy decided to concede, after all, she had to play it cool.

"Of course, I'm your best friend... aren't I?" The iciness in Macy's voice caused Nick to shudder. Clearly Stella understood what was going on, but neither he nor his brothers knew why Macy was behaving like this. "I'll see you by the flag pole."

"It's a date." Stella replied and watched as Macy and her posse turned and walked away.

Spotted: S, K, J and N looking stunned. Better pull it together before lunch, guys, M doesn't take any prisoners. The battle continues at the flag pole at lunch. Take a camera; this'll be one for the history books. You know you love me, XOXO Gossip girl.

Hi guys! I know I should have updated 'What Words Cannot' but I have a severe writers block and I hoped a bit of different writing might help me get over it.

NB. If you watch Gossip Girl, you may have noticed some similarities between characters and events that occur. This story will not be a retelling of Gossip Girl and I'm sorry if that disappoints you. There is no Nate, Chuck, Dan, Serena etc and these characters will not be introduced. Macy is fashioned slightly on Blair but I wanted to stress that she is NOT Blair, she does not have a maid or dream of going to Yale or have a penchant for coloured tights etc. Again, I want to emphasise that the following events in the story will not follow the plot line even vaguely. For example, Stella has not cheated on Macy with Van Dyke. I am NOT stealing the Gossip Girl plotlines, though I have used the pilot episode to a degree as a starting point. I just loved the idea of a story using 'blasts' because they are such a great plot device!

Feel free to drop me a line in a review or PM, I would love to hear your thoughts!