Author's note: If you couldn't tell, this is an Alternate Universe fic, meaning things are different than the show (besides the obvious science fiction theme). Some things will not have happened in the past, such as Rachel and Finn's relationship. Some events from the past will not have happened, but happen in this story in different circumstances. This takes place in Season 3, and Rachel, Finn and Quinn are Seniors. This story's based on the beautiful fan video "Butterfly Effect- Faberry Style" on YouTube by ohhsillygirls. The scenes from that video will happen in this story, almost as if that was a trailer (which it kind of is). :)

This is the "official" fic for that video; a link to my DeviantART page is in the link of the video. It's really amazing- if you haven't seen it yet, watch it now. Trust me, you won't regret it! After all, I used to ship Finchel too. Enjoy!


Quinn and her beautiful girlfriend Rachel laid on her bed, whispering and giggling.

"Wait- he asked you out?" A mischievous smile grew on Rachel's face.

"Yeah," Quinn laughed in disbelief. "I'm always with you. Doesn't he get the hint?"

"That's hilarious," Rachel said, throwing her head back in laughter. "So I guess he's going to the dance alone." She paused before adding, "And so are we."

"No," Quinn objected seriously, sitting up. "We'll go together."

"But-"

"We can both come out. Tomorrow."

Rachel looked relieved. "I was afraid... that you wouldn't want to..."

"I'd do anything to keep you," Quinn stated.

"Thank you." Rachel blushed, looking down bashfully.

"You're beautiful," Quinn admitted.

Rachel looked up in surprise. "I love you."

Quinn's eyes widened. That was the first time either of the had said that to each other. "I love you too," she said with finality. Rachel grinned as Quinn leaned down to press a soft, gentle kiss on her lips.


The rain fell heavier and heavier, just like the tears on Quinn Fabray's cheeks. She stood under her dark umbrella, in her dark dress, surrounded by darkness.

"We gather here today to mourn the death of Rachel Berry."

Quinn choked at the name. Her mother pulled her close, rhythmically stroking her back as she cried silently. Through her blurry, puffy eyes, Quinn glared at the casket in the middle of the field as the Berrys set flowers around it.

"Your turn, sweetie," Hiram Berry murmured to Quinn gruffly.

"What?" she croaked.

"Speak. You knew her best."

Mrs. Fabray muttered apologies to one of the Mr. Berrys; Quinn wouldn't be able to speak. Quinn ground her teeth together and stepped up to the casket, wanting to prove her mother wrong.

"Rachel was-" her voice cracked, and she looked at the ground, waiting to regain control of her speech. "Rachel was my best friend." Another tear fell. "We told each other everything. I never loved anybody so much." Quinn smirked ever so slightly. Nobody would ever know how much Quinn and Rachel had loved each other. But it was too late now. "I just... I just miss her." That was it. Quinn felt her knees go out, and she fell to the ground, sobbing. "So much."

The Berrys and Fabrays ran forward, sheltering Quinn under all of their umbrellas and hugging her. Quinn was passed around, not knowing who was holding her. "Come on, honey," Mrs. Fabray said, once Quinn was back in her arms. "Let's go home."

Quinn nodded and let her mother propel her back to the car.

"Wait!"

Mrs. Fabray looked up from her car keys. "What?"

"I- I forgot to give her the flowers." Quinn held up the bouquet of white roses her mom had bought on the way.

Mrs. Fabray smiled sadly. "I'll be here." Quinn waited for her mom to get in the car before running back to Rachel's casket.

The cemetery was abandoned on Rachel's hill. Quinn slowed to a walk as she approached the box. "I love you," she said softly, resting her hand on the lid. "I would do anything- anything- to be able to have stopped that car." Quinn couldn't find anymore words, so she set the roses on the lid, along with a note from her pocket. She read the five words on the paper. "I'll come back for you."

Quinn kissed her three middle fingers, pressed them to the casket, then started back towards the car.

TBC