Title:Glee: Another Direction
Author: marcalus
Fandom: Glee
Rating: M - There may well be some smut later on.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters (unfortunately). This is just a bit of light-hearted fiction

"My name is Rachel Berry and I'm here to audition for the glee club." The brunette girl spoke confidently as she stood centre stage in the auditorium.

"That's great, take it away." William Schuester beamed from the audience seats. He began scribbling some notes in his notebook as the music began.

Rachel started singing one of her favourite songs – On My Own from the show Les Miserables. She didn't like to brag but Rachel knew her debut on Broadway would be playing Éponine, so she may as well get in the practice for it now.

"I love him, but only on my own." Rachel finished the song, feeling tears welling up in her eyes. Whenever Rachel had a solo, she couldn't help but shed a tear in pride.

Will instantly leaped to his feet and applauded. "Bravo Rachel, that was amazing!"

Rachel blushed and took a little curtsey.

"Okay, rehearsals start tomorrow straight after school. See you in the choir room." Will said before looking back down at his notes.

"Wait, that's it?" Rachel questioned, losing her self-assured smile. "No callbacks? Don't you have to go away and think about this? Are you not taking this seriously!?"

Will looked back up at the girl in surprise. "No, I don't need any callbacks. You've got talent Rachel, there's no denying that, but I'm not turning anyone away from this club. Anybody can join."

"Well you better hope everyone else auditioning for this club can keep up with my vocal ability." Rachel huffed before storming offstage.

As Rachel left, an Asian girl nervously shuffled onstage.

"Um hi, i-i-is this the glee club audition? I'm Tina, and I'd like to join." The girl stuttered quietly. Her shoulders were hunched and she was fiddling with a button on her dress to avoid eye contact.

"Welcome Tina, Take it away." Will nodded to reassure her.

The music started, and Tina instantly loosened up. She began bobbing along to the music – Lykke Li's I Follow Rivers. Suddenly the shy girl was replaced by a confident girl perfectly fitting the gothic looking dress she was wearing.

"I'll follow, I'll follow you, Deep sea baby" Tina began waving her arms in time with the music as she burst into the chorus.

As the song came to a close, Tina bent down into an elaborate bow, before quickly snapping back into the shy and reserved figure that first walked onto the stage.

"Wow Tina, that was amazing, I'll see you at rehearsals tomorrow!"

"T-t-thanks Mr Schue!" Tina cheered before running off the stage.

"Mr Schue?" A boy asked as he wandered onto the stage.

"Yes, are you here for the glee club audition?"

"Yes, my name's Jeff." The blonde boy answered. "I've just transferred here from Dalton Academy. It was great to hear you're starting up a glee club here too."

"That's great Jeff. Let's hear what you got." Will smiled.

Jeff picked up a guitar from the side of the stage and put the strap across his shoulder. He began strumming his favourite song – I'm Yours by Jason Mraz. As part of the Dalton Academy Warblers Jeff had always been a background singer and he'd never been given the opportunity to stand out. He'd had to join a public school because his parents couldn't keep up with the fees for Dalton but at least he might actually get a shot at a solo in this glee club.

"This is our fate, I'm yours." Jeff sang. His voice was a little shaky; he wasn't used to singing alone. However he could definitely get used to it.

Will applauded Jeff as the song came to an end. "Dalton's loss is most definitely our gain. Welcome to the New Directions Jeff."

"Thanks Mr Schue, see you at rehearsal!" Jeff cheered before jogging offstage.

Will was just about to pack up his things and leave when another girl walked out on to the stage.

"Brittany, you weren't on the signup sheet for glee club, what are you doing here?"

The blonde girl looked around the auditorium vacantly. "Lord Tubbington told me to come. He said he'd give up his gambling addiction if I joined the glee club."

Will sighed. "Welcome to glee club Brittany."