This is a story I finished a while back and I'm just getting around to typing it up. It's a stand alone game show piece based on the Voice. I tried to follow the Voice set up, but I know that there are parts that I completely changed so don't get angry if it's not exactly like the Voice. This is a seven part piece. I hope you all enjoy.
Pretty Voice
Brittany walks into the make-up area backstage ready to start this new season of the Voice. She chuckles when she hears Adam and Blake arguing about something stupid again. Sitting next to her buddy Mike she closes her eyes ready for the powder.
"One of us has to beat them this season." Mike says already ready.
"Yeah, that's the plan." Brittany says after they finish up her make-up.
Just then Carson Daly walks in and claps his hands together.
"Come on let's get this show on the road."
It still takes another ten minutes before the four coaches are seated in their own seats. The countdown starts before the camera man points to Carson.
"Hello everyone I'm Carson Daly the host of the ninth season of the Voice. The one and only singing competition where four coaches choose their own teams of twelve to compete against each other until twelve are left for America to vote on who will win the Voice. Adam Levine and Blake Sheldon are returning for their ninth season as coaches. While we do have two new coaches. Mike Chang the Choreographer of the Year for the last three years along with the Grammy winning break out artist of the year last year. And Brittany S. Pierce three time Tony winning Choreographer and five time pop song winning Grammy winner join us again this season."
"I'm going to beat you this year." Adam says to Blake as their chairs turn around.
"In your dreams Adam." Blake counters causing Brittany to giggle.
"You two are funny. This is going to be a fun season." Brittany says still giggling.
"Britt, you need to be serious." Mike whispers as they wait for music to start.
Brittany's about to say something when music for Don't Rain on My Parade starts.
Don't tell me not to live
Just sit and putter
Life's candy
And the sun's a ball of butter
Don't bring around a cloud
To rain on my parade
Brittany frowns as she recognizes the voice as that annoying girl with the nose that always is trying out for Broadway plays.
Don't tell me not to fly
I've simply got to
Mike hits his button smiling as he listens to the woman sing the rest of the song. No one else turns around.
"Wow," Blake says when he sees the short woman. "What's your name and where are you from?"
"Rachel Berry and I'm from a small town called Lima in Ohio." Rachel says smiling.
"Well Rachel you're the first one on team Mike." Adam says.
"I'm happy to have you on my team." Mike says.
"Thanks I won't let you down." Rachel says walking back stage.
"You're brave Mike." Brittany says as they turn back around.
"Shut up you're just jealous." Mike says.
They hear several more people only one who got picked by Adam.
"We need some good talent." Blake says upset that he doesn't have anyone yet.
"Maybe your hearing's off Mike and myself haven't had a problem." Adam teases.
Remember those walls I built?
Well, baby they're tumbling down
And they didn't even put up a fight
They didn't even make a sound
I found a way to let you in
But, I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
I got my angel now
Brittany doesn't need to hear anymore to know that this woman or man is amazing. She hits her button first.
It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
It's the risk that I'm taking
I ain't never gonna shut you out!
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby, I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby, I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away!
Blake at his hits his button and gasps when he sees the woman whose singing. He's impressed with her range thus far.
I can feel your halo, halo, halo
Both Adam and Mike hit their buttons as well. They all enjoying listening to the woman finish off the song.
"Wow, amazing." Adam says standing up and clapping. "What's your name and where are you from?"
"I'm Mercedes Jones from LA where I work as a singing waitress at a night club." Mercedes says.
"You're amazing and with my help you can win this whole damn show." Adam says still standing up.
"Don't listen to pretty boy down there, I've won four and I know you will be the fifth." Blake says.
"I can help you take your performances over the top." Mike says unsure of what to say.
Adam is giving Mercedes puppy dog eyes while Blake points to himself.
"You're not a unicorn yet, but I can make you one." Brittany says causing them all to stare at her.
The tall blonde maybe an amazing dancer and choreographer and a good singer, but she's quirky and not many understand everything she says.
"Okay," Blake says staring at Brittany. "Who do you want as your coach?"
Mercedes looks at each coach before nodding to herself.
"I choose Adam." Mercedes says.
"Yes," Adam says doing a first pump. "We're going to go far."
Adam watches as his new team member leaves.
"Damn, you cheated." Blake grumbles.
"Don't be a sore loser." Adam says.
They hear ten more people four of which get chosen by Blake, Brittany and Mike.
"That song was just all wrong." Adam grumbles.
"I know not even a deaf cat would want to hear that." Brittany whispers.
"Shh the next one's on now." Mike says.
There's a fire starting in my heart
The moment the first note is sang Brittany knows she wants this person on her team. She hits her button. When she sees the Latina singing her heart out the only word she can think of is hot. She feels flush looking at this very sexy woman.
Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark
Finally I can see you crystal clear
Go 'head and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare
See how I leave with every piece of you
Don't underestimate the things that I will do
There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch
And it's bringing me out the dark
At this point all the coaches are turned around watching the amazing Latina sing.
The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scares of your love, they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling
We could have had it all
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it, to the beat
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
Brittany's enamored with the beautiful woman in front of her. She has to keep reminding herself that she's on a TV show and can't just jump this woman. She stands up clapping as the woman finishes with a smile on her face.
"What's your name and where are you from?" Mike finally says after the applause die down.
"Santana Lopez from New York City." Santana says smirking. "Yo Adam stop checking out the girls. I know I'm hot, but I don't want you hitting on me you're like old."
"Aren't you cocky." Blake says laughing at the fact this woman doesn't like Adam. "I don't think you're going to get this one." he teases Adam.
"Like I'd join your honky tonk team either." Santana growls glaring at Blake.
"I like her." Adam says laughing.
"Your voice is amazing and I want to take you all the way to the finals." Mike tells her.
Brittany just stares lovingly at Santana before Mike shoves her.
"Your pretty, I'm sure you're going to win." Brittany says causing Santana to blush.
Santana's been trying not to stare at Brittany. She's had a crush on the blonde for several years now. But seeing her in person whoa, she's never seen anyone half as gorgeous. She knows nothing can come from this crush. Brittany's going to be her coach.
"I chose Brittany." Santana says smiling at the blonde.
"Thank you I know you're going to go far." Brittany says running down to hug her.
They go through the sixty more contestants before each coach has their group of twelve. Each coach already has their favorites even though they haven't really met them yet. Adam likes Mercedes Jones and a guy that uses way too much hair gel Blaine Anderson. Blaine likes this farm boy who sang one of his song while playing the guitar Sam Evans and a sarcastic short blonde hair woman Quinn Fabray. Mike Chang really likes Rachel Berry's chances along with a very gay guy Kurt Hummel who sings like a girl. Brittany obviously really likes Santana Lopez, but has to admit that a spunky blonde Kitty Wilde stands a chance.