AUTHOR'S NOTES: Being nervous before a competition is normal, but imagine what happens when you overhear something you can't get out of your mind.

This story takes place during the events of the second movie

CHAPTER 1:

Backstage at Worlds, the Bellas join in a huddle before they perform.

"Alright, awesome nerds, we're on after Das Sound Machine so let's show the world what we can do." Beca said as the Bellas cheered.

"Hey, are we missing someone?" Chloe asked taking a head count and noticing Emily is not in the huddle.

Beca looked over and saw Emily crying in a corner and she & Chloe went to talk to her. "Emily, what's wrong?" She asked.

"What if we don't win?" Emily asked sobbing.

"What do you mean?" Beca asked.

"I overheard Chloe say that if we don't win tonight, the Bellas may be over for good." Emily said prompting Beca to give Chloe a glare.

"Emily, I'm sorry if you overheard that. But just don't think about that right now." Chloe said.

"Don't you get it?! The whole reason I came to Barden was to follow in my mom's footsteps and be a Bella." Emily said. "And without the Bellas, what'll I do for the next 3 years?" She asked crying on Beca's shoulder.

"There, there; it'll be okay. And listen, even if the Bellas don't get reinstated, I'm sure there's something else you could do." Beca said comforting Emily.

"Yeah, every year at the beginning of the year there's an Activities Fair on the quad. I'm sure you could find something you like if the Bellas are forced to disband." Chloe said.

"But for the next 6 minutes, we need you to buck up and focus on the set. Especially since we're doing one of your songs." Beca said.

"And even without the Bellas, your mom will be proud of you no matter what." Chloe said.

"And regardless of what happens tonight, we'll cross that bridge then. Okay?" Beca said as Emily took a moment to calm down before standing back up.

"Come on, we're almost on." Chloe said.

"Alright, awesome nerds, in just a matter of moments we're going to step up on that stage and show the world we're not a joke!" Beca said.

"And since this is our last time performing together, I just want to say that no matter what happens, it's been one heck of a ride the whole way." Chloe said as the Bellas agreed.

"Alright, guys, once again..." Beca said.

"...most importantly..." Chloe said.

"...and for the final time..." Beca said.

"...HANDS IN!" Chloe said as the Bellas do so.

"ONE...TWO...(singing) Ah..." The Bellas exclaimed.