AUTHOR'S NOTES: Okay, you probably all saw this coming. My re-telling of the second movie is finally happening. This story also acts as a follow-up to my fifteenth story "The Intervention." Ergo, this story will not be part of my main timeline of stories. I've stated before what'll be different in this re-telling, but I will try my best not to compromise the actual movie.
This story takes place during the timeline of the second movie.
CHAPTER 1:
One month before the new school year started
"Welcome back to Let's Talk-apella, the nations downloadable acapella podcast. I'm your host John Smith and with me today is current captain of the Barden Bellas, Beca Mitchell." He said introducing her. "Three time consecutive national champions, that's quite an accomplishment." He continued.
"Thank you, John. It's been one heck of a ride since the very beginning." Beca said.
"When you became a freshman at Barden, did you ever think you'd make it this far?" John asked.
"Well, to be totally honest, no. When I first became a Bella, I didn't even think we'd win our first national championship." Beca said.
"Well, you did. Ever since you became captain, you definitely found the formula for winning." John said.
"Well, I won't spill our secret formula. Imagine if other people were watching this, it'd be like handing them a victory on a silver platter." Beca said.
"How would it feel to graduate with a fourth consecutive national title?" John asked.
"Me and the rest of the Bellas are all hoping for it. Especially since this year would be our victory lap." Beca said.
"A victory lap in the making. Let's hope they pull it off." John said.
"And that's only the beginning; as reigning champions we also qualify to compete at Worlds this June." Beca said.
"Ah, yes, where every four years groups from around the globe compete for world domination." John said.
"Earning our victory lap would be a celebration, but winning Worlds on top of that would be the icing on the cake." Beca said.
"Well, let's hope it's some delicious icing, 'cause you just made me hungry for some cake. Beca, I wish you and rest of the Bellas good luck this year." John said.
"Thank you, John. We'll need it this year." Beca said shaking John's hand before leaving.
"Beca Mitchell, everybody. I'm John Smith and this has been Let's Talk-apella." He said.
On the first day of the new school year, all of the Bellas have arrived.
"What's up, awesome nerds?!" Beca said as the Bellas greeted and hugged each other.
"Senior year, we have arrived!" Stacie said.
"Alright, everyone. Let's take a moment to get situated in the Bella House and then we'll get set for the Activities Fair afterwards." Beca said as she unlocked the front door and they all went inside.
Once the Bellas got inside, they all sat down in the living room.
"I know what some of you are prepared to ask, but before I answer, did you all have a good summer?" Beca asked as most of the Bellas responded yes, but two responded no.
"Our summer was quite dull." Jessica said.
"We both took summer classes and as a result we didn't get much pool time these days." Ashley said bummed.
"Aw, I'm sorry." Beca said feeling sympathetic for the two. "But you did get some swimming in at some point didn't you?" She asked.
"Yeah, but not as much as we were hoping." Jessica said bummed.
"There's always next year. Anyway, I had a rather good summer myself. You all know how Chloe & I meet once a week for lunch, well we still continue to do that. And we're going to keep our word on that as the school year goes on. And who knows; she even told me she'd come by the campus to say hello to you all." Beca said.
"That would be something. We miss having her around." Stacie said as the Bellas agreed.
"And she misses you all too, and I even met up with Aubrey a few times, she misses you all too." Beca said.
"So is it true what you said on that podcast that we get to go to Worlds next June?" Stacie asked.
"Yep. We're going to register later today after the Activities Fair. Speaking of which, let's take a moment to unpack and then we'll head on over there." Beca said.
AUTHOR'S NOTES: Both of the scenes in this chapter actually replace the Kennedy Center performance as well as the aftermath. It is unclear right now if I will write another character as a new Bella (not referring to Emily, but she'll be in this story too). This is because I noticed the two stories I had an OC for weren't as well liked compared to my other stories. The sets from both the Kennedy Center Performance & the Convention Performance from the actual movie will actually be used in this story. So be on the lookout for that as well. Reviews, and suggestions are welcome, they will very much help me out with this and other future stories.