Gleeful Travels

by A Velvet Rose

ND is splitting up for the summer, visiting different countries in pairs (or less) and it's romance galore! Paris for Samcedes, Niagra Falls for Finchel, New York for Klaine, Madrid for Brittana, Hawaii for Quick, China for Chang-Chang, Australia for Wemma, and everyone else! Follow each pair through the summer of their lives as they struggle to stay united. On Hiatus indefinitely.

1. All For One And One For All

A.N. Hi! So this is a new multi-chapter story that I haven't written anew chapter for in forever. I thought I'd post it up here and hopefully get my creative juices flowing one I've reread it. It takes place on the last day of school and Kurt makes it into NYADA and Finn has not joined the army and is still together with Rachel. Disregard anything from Season 4 that has just started. I made up alot of this stuff (like Kurt getting a free trial of NYADA) and the time zones are going to be all messed up but I'm gonna do my best. This is a very complicated web of interconnected New Directions splitting off in singles or pairs around the world and having their own couple-y problems in each country and then all coming back together at the end of summer before everyone goes their separate ways. And yes, Will and Emma will be one of the featured couples (pretty much EVERY couple is featured in here). Sue and Coach Bieste will also make appearances as well as other characters from the show. This fic also has a LOT of music (especially in the first chapter, and I mean, come on, it's GLEE! of course there's going to be tons of music) so on my youtube account there is a playlist of songs that are written here and the letters like R: will tell you who is singing what part, if there are no letter like that, then only one person is singing throughout the entire song and it will have already been stated who. So here is the link to the playlist playlist?list=PLxy57cnt_o2q-TKN1rjeMX5c9J7llwJrp&feature=mh_lolz if you so wish to listen to it. Sorry about the really long AN by the way. Enjoy :D

Disclaimer - I don't own Glee.

Chapter 1 ~ All For One And One For All

The bell signaling the end of the day rang throughout the halls of William McKinley High School. There was a beat of complete and utter silence. Then, there was an eruption of cheers and feet pounding down the hallways in their excitement for summer vacation. The happiness and relief of every student and teacher alike was almost palpable in the air. Not three minutes later, the school had been emptied of the majority of its students and teachers; everyone, except for their glee club: New Directions.

All sixteen members sat in the choir room of the school, just itching to follow their fellow classmates and kiss school good-bye. Most of them were seniors, and so this last day meant a lot to them, and they were happy to stay just a tad longer, but they were also eager to start their new lives and dreams. Most of them would be leaving the tiny Lima, Ohio for somewhere more preferable to their tastes.

Rachel, Kurt, and Finn (and eventually Blaine, who was a junior) were headed to the NYC to follow their dreams of becoming stars. Noah Puckerman was headed to L.A. to continue his pool cleaning business. Quinn was off to Connecticut to attend the famed Yale University. Jo had moved to Hawaii the other day. Brittany and Santana were staying behind another year because Brittany had failed and Santana would go to New York with her once she graduated. Mike was going to attend a professional dance school while his girlfriend Tina stayed behind to finish her final year of high school. Sam was going to remain in Ohio for his senior year as well. Mercedes had been offered a record deal as a back-up singer and was leaving to help record an album. Artie, Sugar and Rory were all juniors... they probably weren't going anywhere.

And so, there everyone sat, fidgeting in their chairs waiting for the choir director, Mr. Will Schuester, to show up and tell them why he had called an emergency meeting. Rachel and Kurt were especially antsy.

"When will Mr. Schue get here?" Rachel whined and tapped her foot impatiently on the tile floor. Finn put a comforting arm around her and she rested her head on his shoulder, but her foot wouldn't stop tapping and it was slowly driving everyone insane. "I bet this is some show choir awards ceremony just between the New Directions and that I am going to get M.V.P., best voice, most talented, highest range-"

"Excuse me, but I do believe my range is just as high as yours despite contrary belief." Kurt interjected. He had long become immune to the nuisance known as Rachel Berry, but at that moment he simply wanted to run from the school as fast as he could with Blaine in tow. Said person placed a hand on Kurt's knee reassuringly and he gave a heart-warming smile back.

"Though that may be true, let's not forget who won that Diva-Off back in sophomore year." Rachel blurted, then immediately regretted what she'd said. Her mouth seemed to think more than her brain did.

"You are never going to let that go, are you?"

Rachel was speechless, Kurt was her best friend. She didn't want to inadvertently hurt his feelings by bringing up a tiny competition between them from long ago. But it was true; she brought it up many times during conversations that weren't going the way she'd liked. She snapped her mouth shut so as not to say anything else offensive, but she knew that wouldn't last very long. Heck, everyone knew that.

"Rachel, I do believe Kurt threw that contest." Blaine stated confidently. Every singer (which is everyone) turned to face him. Blaine smiled and Kurt just stared at his boyfriend. Rachel's jaw hit the floor.

"Th-that's-! Look Blaine, I know you're trying to be the supportive boyfriend and all but to tell me I lost a competition that you weren't even there for-"

"No, I'll admit I wasn't there." Blaine interrupted calmly. "But Kurt has told me about it. That week, Kurt's dad had received a phone call insulting his son and Kurt didn't want his dad to have to go through more of that if he sang Defying Gravity in front of a bunch of people, so he threw the competition to prevent his dad from having some of the consequences of having a gay son. He can hit that high C perfectly." Blaine winked at Kurt while everyone was in awe, including Kurt himself.

"Well… b-but, I…" Rachel stumbled on her words. She hadn't known that. She made a mental note to ask Mr. Schue later which one of them would have won had he hit the note.

At that moment, Will entered with his fiancee, Ms. Emma Pilsbury, in tow. "Hello everybody." He greeted warmly, clapping his hands and then opening his arms in a way that meant he had big news. Subconsciously, everyone in the room leaned forward in their chairs just a little bit. "I just want to say, first and foremost that I will miss you all over the summer and the course of your lives. I hope you guys keep in touch. And, guess what? I got a Facebook account!"

The glee club members laughed at their teacher's excitement. "No offense Mr. Schue, but it took you long enough!" Puck cried and everyone burst into bubbly laughter.

"Thank you for that Puck. Now, on to business." Will started, but Quinn raised her hand and didn't wait to be called on before speaking.

"Mr. Schue, it's the last day of school. What business could we possible have?" There were murmurs of agreement coursing throughout the room.

"Well, this 'business' that I speak of is a trip for seventeen to Disney world!" No one moved, so Will plowed on, if a little deflated. "It's in the beginning of August and we'll all get to stay there for a whole week!"

Silence. Will was baffled, he thought the kids would be excited about this. Then Finn hesitantly spoke up.

"Um, Mr. Schue? Don't you think we're kinda… old for Disney World?" He rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. Everyone else nodded their heads, but Blaine, Brittany, and Rory all looked like Christmas had come early.

"No, it's a huge theme park for all ages. Even the elderly go there." Will pointed out, but the glee club members still looked skeptical.

"Did you think we were just going to drop our summer plans to hop on some kiddy rides with you before we go to college? As adults?" Santana asked from her seat between Brittany and Quinn.

"Well…" Now Will just looked kind of sad. Emma stepped up and grabbed his hand in hopes of saving his last hope of seeing the kids before they all went their separate ways. Of course, they had all been invited to their wedding, but still.

"Will just wants a last chance to spend with all of you before our wedding is all. He thinks of you all like you're his own kids and I couldn't possibly count the times he's said 'My kids need me.' or 'I'd do anything for my kids.' or 'I can't believe what my kids are going through.' "

There was silence again. Then Sam spoke up. "Not to be greedy or anything but, are you paying for all of us?" That got Will to smile.

"No, because this year the consolation prize for second place at Nationals was a trip to Disney World, but because Vocal Adrenaline didn't want it we get to use it." At this, everyone stirred in their seats. No one liked the snobs of Vocal Adrenaline, except maybe Kurt and Mercedes because of their relationship with Unique. Everyone wanted to take something Vocal Adrenaline could have had, it didn't matter that they didn't want it.

"Well, Blaine and I are headed to New York for all of July because I have been offered a tour of the NYADA campus and a free trial for a week." Kurt announced. He honestly didn't have to tell them about the campus tour, but he wanted to rub it Rachel's face just a little bit. "So we may or may not be able to make it." Rachel huffed quietly from the front row and crossed her arms, but Kurt's smirk was clear on his face – it was tiny, but there none the less.

"Don't worry about a thing, Kurt. Absolutely EVERYTHING has been taken care of. No matter where you guys are, a private jet will pick each of you up and bring you to Disney World on July 31st and we will meet in the hotel lobby on August 1st. All food, hotel rooms, and rides will be paid for. They'll even pay for renting a luxury double decker bus for us. However, we will have to drive ourselves but since pretty much everyone here can drive that shouldn't be a problem."

"Wow, the show choir council is going all out this year." Artie commented. "But if this is what second place is getting… what's first place getting?" No one could answer that. "I'm not complaining or anything, but that seems kind of like a rip off doesn't it?" Everyone nodded their heads at the boy in the wheelchair. He shrugged. "Oh well."
And with that, everyone burst into excited chatter. Will let out a breath he hadn't known he was holding and Emma put a hand on his shoulder. He turned to look at her.
"I told you everyone would be excited." She said and he laughed then enveloped her in a hug.
"Yes, yes you did."
On the other side of the room, Puck and Quinn were conversing. "Quinn, you miss Jo. I have two tickets to Hawaii. What logic aren't you seeing?" Puck asked incredulously. He was already getting fed up with the girl and he was starting to wonder if he could last a whole month alone in Hawaii with her.
"I appreciate the offer, but I'm not going to let you spend money on me because you think I miss someone who I will never see again and shouldn't see again if I ever want a clean break." She snapped. It was true; she missed Jo and his gentle touch and compliments and chivalry and cute inexperienced self. They hadn't even kissed yet and she had already fallen for him. The sexual tension between them was static, but his parents had forced him to move to Hawaii when they accidentally found out he was thinking about Quinn a little too inappropriately for their tastes. They were extremely religious and didn't want Jo doing anything against that or anything that he might regret. She gritted her teeth. She would not cry over a boy. She could stand on her own two feet for more than a year without the help of a man.
"But Quinn," Puck protested, "I'm not paying for you! I just so happen to have two tickets to Hawaii." Quinn eyed him dubiously.
"You sure you didn't pick them from some unsuspecting passerby's pocket?"
"Aw, come on. You know I suck at that, I got caught every time." A corner of his mouth turned up as he tried to be playful. "Please?" He got on his knees and made a big theatrical appearance of begging and groveling for her to come. She couldn't help but laugh when he took her hand in his and kissed it, then begged again and again. She couldn't stop laughing enough to say yes which resulted in the entire glee club cheering for her to agree. Eventually, she nodded and the classroom was filled with applause and cheers.
Once the noise died down, Mr. Schue clapped his hands to get everyone's attention. "Alright everyone, calm down! How about we have a final open mic 'night' to kick off the summer? Does anyone have anything they want to share?" Rachel's hand immediately shot up and she walked up to the front of the class without being called on, figuring she couldn't get in any trouble.
"I'm going to sing A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson." She announced proudly and gestured for the band to start playing. They automatically knew what to play and began.

What if I told you
It was all meant to be
Would you believe me,
Would you agree
It's almost that feelin'
That we've met before
So tell me that you don't think I'm crazy
When I tell you love has come here and now

A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime,
For a moment like this
Some people search forever,
For that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime,
For a moment like this

Everything changes
But beauty remains
Something so tender
I can't explain
Well I may be dreamin'
But 'till I awake
Can we make this dream last forever
And I'll cherish all the love we share

For a moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime,
For a moment like this
Some people search forever,
For that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime,
For a moment like this

Could this be the greatest love of all
I wanna know that you will catch me when I fall
So let me tell you this
Some people wait a lifetime

For a moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime,
For a moment like this
Some people search forever,
For that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime,
For a moment like this

Oh, like this
Oh, yeah, I can't believe it's happening to me.
Some people wait a lifetime,
For a moment like this.
Oh, like this.

Rachel was so obviously singing it to Finn. It was a beautiful song and despite having to hear her sing another ballad, she was met with thundering applause. She curtsied and sat back down next to her boyfriend and they proceeded to make out. Almost everyone rolled their eyes at how many times they'd had to endure watching their P.D.A.
"Alright, anyone else?" Blaine raised his hand and Kurt raised his eyebrow. "Alright, Blaine." Will stepped aside to allow Blaine the floor. He offered Kurt his hand and he took it, leading on to the front. They stared straight into each other's eyes but looked away to face the audience.
"Um, Blaine? Not that I don't love performing, but what exactly are we doing?" Kurt inquired to know. Blaine just winked and signaled the band to start playing. Kurt's mouth turned into an "o" shape but he quickly recovered in time to sing the first line.

K: You think I'm pretty without any make-up on
You think I'm funny, when I tell the punch line wrong
I know you get me, so I let my walls come down, do-o-own.
Before you met me,
I was alright but things were kinda heavy,
You brought me to life, now every February; you'll be my Valentine, Valentine.

Blaine sang the next part, smirking and dancing around his boyfriend as Kurt simply bathed in the spotlight. He winked and Kurt simply sashayed to the left and Blaine followed, playfully chasing his around the room.

B: Let's go all the way tonight,
No regrets, just love
We can dance until we die
You and I will be young forever!

They joined together on the chorus, their voices blending together in perfect harmony as they serenaded each other to their song. The one that Blaine sang to Kurt on the day they met at Dalton Academy.

K,B: You make me
Feel like I'm livin' a Teenage Dream
The way you turn me on, I can't sleep

Let's run away and don't ever look back, don't ever look back.

My heart stops, when you look at me.

Just one touch, now baby I believe this is real,

So take a chance and don't ever look back, don't ever look back

Kurt sang the next part and grinned devilishly as he smacked his own butt and watched with satisfaction as Blaine's eyes glazed over slightly.

K: I'm a get your heart racing

In my skin-tight jeans

Be your teenage dream tonight

Blaine grabbed both Kurt's hands to spin him around and face him so that they were chest to chest, nose to nose. He sang the following part while staring into Kurt's beautiful blue eyes.

B: Let you put your hands on me

In my skin tight jeans

Together as one they sang the last line and let the note linger.

K,B: Be your Teenage Dream tonight…

Everyone applauded, even Finn who looked everywhere but his step-brother having eye-sex with his boyfriend. Mercedes sent knowing winks at the two as they sat back down and Kurt blushed at his spontaneous innuendos. Blaine was absolutely beaming and more anxious than ever to leave the school.

Before anyone could say anything, Sugar stepped up and everyone groaned simultaneously. But she was followed by Mercedes, Santana, Quinn, and Brittany and they breathed a sigh of relief.

"We are the Trouble Tones, and we are totally bad-ass as well as extremely talented so we better get just as much applause as little miss nuisance over there if not more." Santana threatened. No one was going to stop clapping until she deemed it enough to top that of Rachel Berry. They began their song of choice.

Climb every mountain,
Search high and low,
Follow every highway,
Every path you know.

Climb every mountain,
Ford every stream,
Follow every rainbow,
'Till you find your dream.

A dream that will need
All the love you can give,
Every day of your life
For as long as you live.

Climb every mountain,
Ford every stream,
Follow every rainbow,
Till you find your dream

A dream that will need
All the love you can give,
Every day of your life,
For as long as you live.

Climb every mountain,
Ford every stream,
Follow every rainbow,
Till you find your dream.

Everyone alternated singing parts except for Sugar, who was looking a little put out at not having a solo but kept reminding herself that the next year she would be one of the only glee club members who were girls aside from Tina and maybe some new members. Everyone clapped thunderously and she and everyone else smiled as they bowed and took their seats; Santana and Brittany linked pinkies.
"That was amazing girls! Any other performers?" Will asked. It seemed as if everyone wanted to perform something before they left. Quinn and Puck stood. Puck picked up the guitar and strung it over his shoulder. Finn went and sat at the drum set and Kurt took the piano. They began immediately and Quinn began singing.

Na na, na na na, na na
I miss you, miss you so bad
I don't forget you, oh it's so sad
I hope you can hear me
I remember it clearly

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won't be the same
Oh

Na na, na na na, na na

I didn't get around to kiss you
Goodbye on the hand
I wish that I could see you again
I know that I can't

Oh
I hope you can hear me cause I remember it clearly

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won't be the same
Oh

I had my wake up
Won't you wake up
I keep asking why
And I can't take it
It wasn't fake
It happened, you passed by

Now you are gone, now you are gone
There you go, there you go
Somewhere I can't bring you back
Now you are gone, now you are gone
There you go, there you go,
Somewhere you're not coming back

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won't be the same no..
The day you slipped away
Was the day that I found it won't be the same oh...

Na na, na na na, na na
I miss you

Everyone was silent. No one dared clap should it be disrespectful. Eventually, after an awkward silence, Kurt initiated a snapping applause and everyone snapped. Quinn smiled sadly at them as the boys began to put away their instruments.
"Quinn, you know you can tell us anything right?" Will asked hesitantly. He didn't want to push the girl into saying something she didn't want to say. She nodded.
"I do."
"Why are you so sad?" Brittany asked and everyone turned to look at her, though she didn't seem to notice.
"I… I miss someone." She finally admitted. She began wringing her hands and became increasingly uncomfortable in front of the class.
"Who?" Brittany wondered aloud. No one knew what to say to the Cheerio's bluntness.
"I…" Quinn couldn't bring herself to say the boy's name, luckily Puck came to her rescue by walking up next to her and throwing an arm around her shoulders.
"We decided to do this song because we miss Beth a lot and it was the first song that came up on Google." He lied smoothly. She shot him a grateful smile and the two sat down at their seats. She didn't know why she couldn't admit her feelings towards Jo to anyone else, but she was grateful that she didn't have to.
"Anyone else?" Emma inquired after a little while of stunned silence. Eventually, Tina raised her hand. Emma nodded and the Asian girl walked up to the whiteboard and wrote in big red letters "SUMMER PARADISE". She turned and smiled as the music started up. She sung straight to Mike and had Artie even sing a few background parts as well as Sam and Rory.

My heart is sinking
As I'm lifting up
Above the clouds away from you
And I can't believe I'm leaving
Oh I don't kno-kno-know what I'm gonna do

But someday
I will find my way
Back to where your name
Is written in the sand

Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every word you said
We were never gonna say goodbye
Singing la-da-da-da-da

Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
And I'll be there in a heartbeat
Oh-oh
I'll be there in a heartbeat
Oh-oh

(Tell 'em)

My soul is broken
Streets are frozen
I can't stop these feelings melting through

And I'd give away a thousand days, oh
Just to have another one with you

(What'd you say)

Where real life can wait
(It can wait)
We're crashing like waves
(Uh-huh)
We're playing in the sand
(Me and you)
Holding your hand

Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every word you said
We were never gonna say goodbye
Sing la-da-da-da-da
Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
And I'll be there in a heartbeat
Oh-oh
I'll be there in a heartbeat
Oh-oh

Someday
I will find my way
Back to where your name
Is written in the sand

Yeah, yeah, yeah, let's go

Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every word you said
We were never gonna say goodbye
Singing la-da-da-da-da

Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
And I'll be there in a heartbeat

I remember when we first kissed
And how I didn't wanna leave your lips
And how I never ever felt so high
Singing La-da-da-da-da

Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
And I'll be there in a heartbeat
Oh-oh
I'll be there in a heartbeat
(Summer paradise)
Oh-oh
I'll be there in a heartbeat

By the end, Tina was crying. Mike walked up to her and wrapped his arms around her for a comforting hug. The group "aw"-ed at the super cute couple they weren't grossed out by. With his arm around her, the two made their way back into the audience position.
Will stood up. "Well, that's just about everybody. I wi-"
"Excuse me, Mr. Schuester, if I may, I would like to sing another song." Kurt interrupted. Rachel rolled her eyes but was curious as to what song he would sing. Blaine was surprised. He hadn't known that Kurt had been rehearsing a song to sing at glee.
"Of course." Will relinquished the "stage" to Kurt who took it in stride. He even had a little speech planned out since he wasn't Valedictorian – that was Quinn's job.
"I just want to say thank you for everyone for all that you've done for me - especially Blaine." He blew a soft kiss to his boyfriend who caught it and stuffed it in his pocket. Kurt smiled. "Through everything with Karofsky and my dad and everything I've ever regretted doing, you guys have been there for me. Maybe not from the start," at this almost everyone looked down guiltily, "but you guys have more than made up for that. This song is about embracing your past and living for the future." He cued the music and it started. A smile immediately crossed Blaine's face. Kurt was performing Lady Gaga. Blaine loved it when he performed songs by her. He couldn't wait to see what Kurt had in store for them all. He wasn't dressed in any outrageous outfits that day (at least, not by Kurt's standards) so that probably wasn't going to happen. Then Kurt opened his mouth and began to sing.

I'm gonna marry the night
I won't give up on my life
I'm a warrior queen
Live passionately tonight

I'm gonna marry the dark
Gonna make love to the stark
I'm a soldier to my own emptiness
I am a winner

I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna marry the night

I'm gonna marry the night
I'm not gonna cry anymore
I'm gonna marry the night
Leave nothing on these streets to explore

M-m-m-Marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night

I'm gonna lace up my boots
Throw on some leather and cruise
Down the streets that I love
In my fishnet gloves
I'm a sinner

Then I'll go down to the bar
But I won't cry anymore
I hold my whiskey up high
Kiss the bartender twice
I'm a loser

I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna marry the night

I'm gonna marry the night
I'm not gonna cry anymore
I'm gonna marry the night
Leave nothing on these streets to explore

M-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night

Nothing's too cruel
To take me from you
New York is not just a tan that you'll never lose
Love is the new denim or black
Skeleton guns or wedding bells in the attic
Get Ginger ready cos I'm coming up front
Won't poke holes in the seat with my heels cos that's
Where we make love

Come on and run
Come on and run

I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna burn a hole in the road
I'm gonna marry the night
Leave nothing on these streets to explore

M-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night

I'm gonna marry
Marry
I'm gonna marry
Marry
C'mon c'mon the night
The night
The night
The night
The night
The night
The night
The night
The night
The night
The night
The night
The night
The night
The night

Everyone's jaws were on the ground. Kurt had been fantastic. He had danced and swayed and used that deep voice he kept locked away and only came out when he sang Lady Gaga and when he rolled his "R"s Blaine couldn't keep his eyes from completely glazing over. The way Kurt moved...
His thoughts were interrupted by immense applause and Kurt bowed several times. Blaine wished he'd gotten him a rose to toss to him at the end of the song – but alas he didn't. When Kurt rejoined him, he looked like a huge weight had been lifted from his chest and a big smile lit up his face so bright Blaine thought he was literally glowing. Blaine mirrored his smile and put an arm around him so he could lean in and kiss his cheek. Kurt blushed the tiniest bit but it was enough to send warmth into his heart and puncture a hole that would open whenever they shared affection.
Will and Emma stood at the front of the room. "Is that everyone?" No one stepped forward, so he continued. "Alright then, let's do a song we all know… except maybe our newest members. On second thought, let's do… no we can't do that either. Umm… what's a song we can all sing?" he asked. Everyone thought for a moment.
"Ooh! I know!" Rachel cried. "Everyone MUST know Good Morning Baltimore! We can change it a bit to make it Good-bye McKinley High!"
"That's a great idea Rachel!" Emma exclaimed. Everyone murmured their agreements. "Is there anyone here who is opposed to this or doesn't know the words?"
Slowly and shyly, Rory raised his hand. He spoke quickly and quietly in his Irish accent. "It's not that I don't think it's a good idea, 'cause I do, but… I don't know all the words. I only know a chorus and maybe a verse or two."
"That's okay Rory." Sugar assured. She rubbed his back soothingly. "That's all you really need to know." Rachel nodded along happily.
"I'll probably be singing most of the song anyway since it was my idea-"
"No Rachel. Everyone is going to get an equal part of the song. That includes you." Will announced. Rachel huffed, but didn't say anything more on the matter.
After discussing who was going to sing which part, everyone scattered around the school and began to sing their parts as music echoed over the loud speaker. Kurt, Rachel, and Mercedes were on the auditorium dancing away and having the time of their lives.

M,K,R: Oh oh oh
R: Woke up today, feeling the way I always do
M,K,R: Oh oh oh
K: Hungry for something that I can't eat, then I feel that beat!
M: That rhythm of sound, starts calling me down.
M,K,R: It's like a message from high above!
Oh oh oh
Pulling me out to the smiles and the streets that I love

Finn, Puck, Sam, and Mike were on the football field pretending to play football without a ball. They began to sing the chorus.

F,P,S,M: Good-bye McKinley High!

"Hey that rhymes!" Finn randomly exclaimed during the song. The other guys laughed a bit, almost missing their cues.

P: Every night's like a fantasy.
M: Every sound is like a symphony
F,P,S,M: Good-by McKinley High!
F: And some day when I take to the floor
S: The world's gonna wake up and see
F,P,S,M: McKinley High and me

Brittany, Santana, Quinn, and Blaine were in the gym doing cartwheels and cheering exercises. The girls were all in their Cheerio uniforms and smiling brightly.

Br,S,Q,Bl: Oh oh oh
Bl: Look at my hair
What "do" can compare with mine today?
Br,S,Q,Bl: Oh oh oh
S: I got my hairspray and radio
I'm ready to go!
Br: The rats on the street
All dance 'round my feet
They seem to say "Brittany it's up to you!"
Br,S,Q,Bl: So oh oh
Q: Don't hold me back cause today all my dreams will come true

Artie and Tina were running and wheeling down the hallways belting their hearts out and singing and laughing, reminiscing to the old days when they were dating. They held no romantic feelings for each other anymore, but the memories were all good.

A,T: Good-bye McKinley High!
T: There's the flasher who lives next door.

Both juniors pretended to cringe and cover their eyes.

A: There's the bum on the bar room stool

They waved to Sam who was walking by and he just glared playfully at them,

A,T: They wish me luck on my way to school.
Good-bye McKinley High!
A: And some day when I take to the floor
The world's gonna wake up and see
T: Baltimore and me

Sugar and Rory were ballroom dancing in one of the classrooms. Both of them were laughing and messing up and smiling and singing. Sugar didn't notice that Rory wore earplugs when she sang.

S: I know every step, I know every song
R: I know there's a place where I belong
I see all those party lights shining ahead
S: Someone invite me before I drop dead!

Sugar pretended to faint into Rory's arms and he caught her with a big smile on his face. You could see how much he loved her despite her snarky attitude and Asperger's syndrome.
Next, all the couples (pretty much everyone except for Artie, Puck, and Quinn) made their way to the library and danced in sync together with the boys dipping the girls (and Blaine and Brittany since they were shorter). The librarian was going insane trying to get them to stop singing and calm down but they were pointedly ignoring her which made her stomp away, leaving a trail of ripped papers in her wake.

Everyone: So oh oh
Guys: Give me a chance
Cause when I start to dance I'm a movie star
Everyone: Oh oh oh
Girls: Something inside of me makes me move
When I hear that groove

Artie, Quinn, and Puck twirled their way into the cafeteria singing the next part.

A: My mom tells me no
P: But my-

Quinn and Artie coughed over Puck's word.

P:-tells me "GO!"
Q: It's like a drummer inside my heart.
A,P,Q: Oh oh oh

All of a sudden, Rachel burst in to take the high note.

R: Don't make me wait one more moment for life to start!

All the seniors gathered in the courtyard to sing and dance. Their combined voices made their harmonies really, really loud. The only people who weren't there were Blaine, Sugar, Rory, Artie, Sam, and Tina, seeing as how they were only juniors.
Seniors: I'll MISS YOU MCKINLEY HIGH!
Every day's like an open door
Every night's like a fantasy
Every sound's a symphony

At this point, the seniors joined the juniors in the parking lot and even Will and Emma joined in with the singing.

Everyone: And I promise McKinley High,
That someday when I take to the floor,
The world's gonna wake up and see…
Gonna wake up and see...
W: Baltimore and me…
E: Baltimore and me…
Everyone: Baltimore and me!

As the last notes of the song played out into thin air, everyone hopped into their respective rides and drove off, leaving William McKinley High School behind them for at least two months in favor of what was in store for their future.