Chapter 1:
achel Corcoran walked down the halls of Carmel. She was feeling powerful. She heard whispers spread around while she walked past. She had just made a new wonderful impression. It was her freshman year at Carmel. Rachel was ecstatic. She was Carmel's it girl for sure.
Rachel impressed her classmates by her sense of style. Her curled brown hair with auburn tips was to die for. She was wearing a lace top with a black leather jacket. Along with a beige skater skirt and black combat boots. Rachel was clearly the prettiest girl at the school. Eyes followed her as she walked into the Vocal Adrenaline's coach's office.
"Hi, Mom! How's the practice going along?" Shelby Corcoran eyed Rachel and bluntly replied: "You're late." Rachel rolled eyes. Rachel is a star, she had to make a dramatic entrance. Rachel batted her eyelashes and began saying "Mom. It's my freshman year. I have draw attention." Shelby looked annoyed for a second but then smiled. "Of course." Rachel giggled. "But next time, don't be late. Now let's introduce you." Shelby continued sternly. Rachel followed Shelby towards the auditorium.
"Everyone gather up. I have something to tell you." Shelby directed at Vocal Adrenaline. Vocal Adrenaline was the two-time national winning show choir. People would say Rachel would be lucky to be in Vocal Adrenaline, Shelby and Rachel would switch that around. Vocal Adrenaline would be lucky to have Rachel.
The members of Vocal Adrenaline crowded around Shelby and Rachel. "Everyone, I'd like you to meet my daughter, Rachel. She will be starting to be in Vocal Adrenaline today. And I don't want any comments. Rachel deserves to be here. Oh! I almost forgot. She will be the new female lead." Shelby announced. A little snort was heard. "Giselle, is there something you would like to say?"
A girl with dark skin and frizzy black hair was seen. "Of course. Your little daughter is lead. Don't you think that's biased? We don't even know if she can even dance. Don't even mention sing. " The girl named Giselle snarked. Shelby was going to say something but Rachel interrupted her. "I knew this was going to happen." Rachel directed her attention towards the Vocal Adrenaline coach. "Mom, let's just get this over. You know what song." Shelby nodded her head in reply. The beginning notes of Barbra Streisand's "Don't Rain on My Parade" started playing. All of Vocal Adrenaline sat down in the audience seats.
Don't tell me not to live just sit and putter
Everyone's eyes moved directed towards her as she walked through the chairs of the audience towards the stage. The male lead of Vocal Adrenaline smirked with wonder.
Life's candy and the sun's a ball of butter
Jesse could tell that she was talented all right. Her voice had no single flaw.
Don't bring around a cloud to rain on my parade
Don't tell me not to fly, I simply got to
If somebody takes a spill, it's me and not you
Rachel pointed exactly at Jesse. Vocal Adrenaline members had their jaws on their floor. Jesse laughed inwardly while Giselle gave a little sneer.
Who told you, you're allowed to rain on my parade
Rachel continued walking down the aisles, keeping everyone's attention.
I'm marching my band out
I'll beat my drum
And if I'm fanned out
Your turn at bat, sir
At least, I didn't fake it
Hat, sir
I guess I didn't make it
The girl sat on the arm of the seat of the lead and but one arm around him. Jesse had to contain himself from laughing.
But whether I'm a rose of sheer perfection
A freckle on the nose of life's complexion
A cinder or the shiny apple of its eye
Rachel went back to walking towards the stage.
I've got to fly once
I've got to try once
Only to die once
Right, sir?
Rachel looked right at Jesse and gave him a flirty wink.
Life is juicy
Juicy and you'll see
I've gotta have my bite, sir.
Jesse was astounded by her skills. She was so talented she can even keep Jesse's attention. Jesse had a hard time focusing on untalented people. I mean, why waste his time?
Great ready for me love,
Cause I'm a comer
I simply got to march,
My heart's a drummer
Don't bring around a cloud to rain on my parade
Jesse had finally match someone who could keep up with him. Giselle was okay, but she never had the drive. She was too full of herself. Jesse was confident and talented, but he found something to drive him. Unlike Giselle. Giselle's voice wasn't nearly as good as Rachel.
While performing, Rachel gave a wide smile towards at Shelby. Shelby returned the favor.
I'm gonna live and live now
Get what I want I know how
One roll for the whole shebang
One throw, the bell will go, clang
Eye on the target and wham
One shot, one gun shot and BAM!
The brief silence was deafening. The only thing you could hear in the brief seconds was the echo of the crisps singing of Rachel's last word.
Hey Mr. Arnstein,
Here I…
Am…
Rachel was seen on the stage.
I'll march my band out
I'll beat my drum
And if I'm fanned out
Your turn at bat, sir
At least, I didn't fake it
Hat, sir
I guess I didn't make it
Get ready for me love
'Cause I'm a comer
I simply got to march,
my heart's a drummer
Nobody, No, Nobody…..
Is…
gonna….
rain on my…
parade!
It was certain that Rachel had made quite the impression. Vocal Adrenaline was speechless.
"So, when do rehearsals start?"
Author's Note: Yay! I got this finished! This is another fanfiction! I simply just love them! So, like the rest of my fanfictions I will try to update every week. This is Angela signing off!