The school bell rang loudly down the almost empty hallways of Mckinley High School. A few straggling students began to stumble into their classrooms.

"Alright!" Will Schuester said, clapping his hands together as he looked at all the smiling faces of his Glee club members, well most of them at least. They were down a few members going into this year since most of last year's group graduated. Rachel and Kurt got into NYADA. Santana moved to New York with them to hopefully find some career path that actually interested her. Finn went to a local college with Puck. Quinn went to Yale, the college she'd always dreamed about, and Mercedes moved to California to follow her singing dreams.

"A new year and a new Glee Club!" Mr. Schue cheered, "Who's ready to get started?"

Everyone let out a cheer of excitement and readiness. Before Mr. Schue could go on, Tina Cohen-Chang stood up.

"Ok, I'd just like to say now that Rachel is gone off to some fancy art school I gladly volunteer to fill in her shoes as your leader of the Glee Club." She said with one of her contented smiles, earning a few glares from her fellow classmates, and a round of applause from Brittany.

Mr. Schue shook his head. "Anyways…" He said as Tina took her seat, "I'm excited to tell you that we will be holding auditions for the Glee Club after school today. I encourage all of you to show up to help by giving your opinions….after all, we'll be adding a few more members to the Glee family."

"Do we really need new members ?" Unique asked, "I mean, we have a good group already….."

"Of course we do guys, we're supposed to encourage others to join, besides, we could always use the extra talent." replied.

"Mr. Shue's right you guys, we're great and all, but now that Rachel, Finn, and Kurt are gone, we're down some good singers." Blaine said, a grin filling his face. "Some new recruits won't hurt anything."

"I agree." A voice from the back of the room said. Everyone turned to look at Sarah Anderson, Blaine's younger sister, and one of last year's Glee club recruits. She was 16 and relatively tall, standing at 5'8 just like her brother, and had shoulder length dark brown hair. "We could always use the extra people." She said with a nod.

Blaine smiled at her then turned back to Mr. Schuester.

"Alright, I would like for you guys to help me out at auditions later. I hung up the flyers earlier this morning and I'm hoping we have a good list to go on. If you can show up and listen with me that would be really helpful."

Everyone nodded to Mr. Schue and grinned. "What's our assignment for the day?" Sam asked.

"Let's call today's assignment…. Introductions" Mr. Schuester said, grabbing a marker and writing "Introductions" across the white board.

*Glee*

The students pressed aside as Kitty made her way down the center of the hallway, her high ponytail swishing back and forth with each fierce step. She stopped when she reached the Principal's office and smiled as a boy walked out. "Well look who finally came to Lima." She said, greeting the boy with a huge grin. "Hug me Twiny!" She said opening her arms.

The boy smiled and hugged his sister. "I'm glad Mom and Dad decided to transfer you out of the horrid all boys' school. There's no reason you couldn't come here with me, regardless of how smart you are." She said messing up his hair a little. "Come on, I have something you need to sign up for." She said dragging her brother down the hallway.

*Glee*

Jake Puckerman stood in front of the Glee club sign ups. He smirked only seeing one name on the sign up list. "Glee Club… really? Lame." He said, looking over the other options on the board.

"Excuse me." A blond girl said, walking up to the board with a boy following in behind her, causing Jake to step aside a little bit. The boy gave Jake a warm smile before turning to face the list with the girl.

Jake watched as the girl wrote her name on the Glee sign up list. "Kitty Wilde"

After she signed up, she began to walk away, leaving the boy to sign up. "Zack Wilde" He wrote.

"You're really signing up for that?" Jake asked, looking at the boy.

"Of course." Zack replied, "Singing is fun, and Glee is nice from what I've heard. Can you sing? If so then you should join."

"Singing isn't really my thing." Jake said, trying to keep a tough demeanor.

"Well they could always use dancers." Zack said as he began to follow his sister. He stopped and turned to face Jake. "I hope to see you at auditions." He said with a smile before continuing to walk.

Jake watched the boy walk away, turning to face the sheet again. He grumbled, writing his name down on the sheet. "Why do I have a feeling I'll regret this?"

*Glee*

Artie rolled down the hall beside Tina. They stopped in front of the sign up's list and looked at the names.

"Four names so far… Not very many." Tina said.

Artie shook his head. "At least there are less people to compete for solos."

Tina shrugged and nodded in agreement before making her way back down the hall with Artie. As they walked, they passed Brittany who seemed to be lost in a train of thought.

"So Introductions week is this week, and not only do I think I should introduce myself to the possible new Glee recruits, but also to the newest batch of Cheerios. I need a way to introduce myself and show them what being a Cheerio at Mckinley is all about…." She thought to herself.

"I think I have an idea…." Brittany said walking off and smiling.

*Glee*

"Alright you guys, I'm Brittany S. Pierce, please don't get me confused with Brittany Spears… I hate when that happens. I'm your cheer captain and this is Becky, our co-captain." Brittany said with a confident smile looking over the new batch of Cheer-wannabes. "If you want to be a good Cheerio like us, you have to keep up." Brittany said before stepping up onto the bleachers.

Brittany: Hot And Dangerous, If you're one of us than roll with us

Brittany began to dance her way across the bleachers.

Cause we make the hipsters fall in love, And we've got hot pants on enough

And yes of course because we're running this town just like a club

And no you don't wanna mess with us, Got Jesus on my necklace

Got that glitter on my eyes, stockings ripped all up the sides, looking sick and sexy-fied

So let's go-o-o

Let's go!

Brittany began to pull a few of the Cheerio's up off the bleachers and made them start dancing along.

Tonight we're going hard

Just like the world is ours

We're tearin it apart

Just like we're superstars

We are who we are!

Dj Turn it up… Dj Turn it up… Dj Turn it up…

Tonight we're going hard

Just like the world is ours

We're tearing it apart

Just like we're superstars

We are who we are!

Brittany ended her song in her original position off the bleachers, striking a pose. The bleachers erupted with applause and cheer from the girls, causing the Brittany to smile victoriously.

"Oh! And the only reason why I'm letting you guys in is because Lord Tubbington couldn't get his friends in shape enough to try out…." She said trailing off.

*Glee*

Sue Sylvester stood in the Teacher's lounge drinking her protein shake as Will came in. "Ah Sue, one face I surprisingly missed over summer break."

"No need for flattery, William. Just because I gave your Glee crew a break last year doesn't mean they'll get the same treatment this year." She said with an arrogant smile. "Try not to steal my Cheerio's this year, Schuester."

"Mr. Schue! Follow me now!" Sam yelled, popping up in the doorway of lounge.

Before Mr. Schue could give much of a reaction, Sam was already taking back off running down the hall. Will quickly followed Sam, who after a little running, arrived to the boys locker room.

"You have to hear this kid." Sam said pushing the door open and stepping inside with Will.

Both men stood quietly as the locker room became filled with singing.

Ryder Lynn sat on the bench tying his shoes after his gym classes, what started out as just humming was now filling the locker room.

Ryder: Well I heard there was a secret chord,

That David played and it pleased the Lord, but you don't really care for music do you?

Well it goes like this the forth the fifth, the mighty fall and the major lift,

The baffled king composes Hallelujah.

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Will stepped around the lockers and approached the boy. "Excuse me? You have a great voice, have you ever considered joining the Glee club?"

Ryder looked around, "Are teachers allowed in here when students are changing?" His face turned red after realizing he wasn't alone when he was singing. "Glee club? Nah…I'm not that good.."

Sam followed behind Will. "You'd be a great addition dude."

Will nodded. "You don't even have to audition; we'll count that performance in its place. If you want to join just show up tomorrow in the Choir room. Think it over; we'd love to have you."

Will and Sam both gave Ryder a smile and headed back out of the locker room, leaving Ryder alone.

Ryder finished tying his shoes and thought over the offer he was presented. "Glee club…." He said standing up and slamming his locker.

*Glee*

"Alright!" Mr. Schuester said taking a seat in the auditorium, making sure all the Glee kids took a respective seat as well. "Let's get these auditions rolling! First up we have….." Mr. Schue looked down at the sign up list. "Kitty and Zack Wilde."

A few of the Glee kids exchanged some glances of confusion before looking back at the stage as the young Cheerio pranced out onto the stage, a similar looking blond boy following out behind her.

"I'm Kitty and this is my twin Zack. We'll be singing Ain't No Mountain High Enough." Kitty said, glancing at the band to signal their start.

Zack: Listen Baby.. . Ain't n-o mountain high

Ain't no valley low enough

Ain't no river wide enough, baby

Kitty: If you need me call me

No matter where you are, no matter how far

Zack: Don't worry baby

Kitty: Just call my name

I'll be there in a hurry

You don't have to worry

Both: Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough

Ain't no valley low enough

There ain't no river wide enough

To keep me from getting to you baby

Both began to dance around in a routine that Kitty would have to have choreographed.

Zack: Remember the day, I set you free

Kitty: I told you You could always count on me

Both: Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough

Ain't no valley low enough

Ain't no river wide enough

To keep me from getting to you baby!

Once their song ended, the duo embraced each other in a quick hug and shared a laugh before turning to face Mr. Schue.

The Glee kids and Will gave the two some applause. "I'm a little surprised you're interested in joining us Kitty, but I have to say, you two were great! Welcome to the Glee club you two."

"Thank you." Zack said, giving a quick wave to Will as he and his sister walked off the stage. "I have to ask Kitty, why did you audition? I thought you hated the Glee club?"

"Well…." Kitty said trailing off.

*Flashback*

"Kitty, you're one of the only people in this school I can trust… well aside from Miss Jackson here." Sue said, pointing towards Becky. "I need a new eye in that Glee club… Join it and let me know everything that goes on."

*End Flashback*

"I wanted to expand my extra-curricular activities." Kitty said with a smile, taking her brother's arm and walking past the next in line to audition.

"Next!" Mr. Schuester called.

Mykaela Bates stepped timidly out onto the stage, holding one arm with the other behind her back. "Uh Hi? I'm Mykaela and I'll be singing Break Away by Kelly Clarkson."

"Whenever you're ready." Mr. Schuester nodded.

Mykaela turned and nodded towards the band. The music filled the auditorium and she waited for the start of her verse.

Mykaela: Grew up in a small town

And when the rain would fall down

I'd just stare out my window

Dreaming of what could be

And if I'd end up happy, I would pray

Trying hard to speak out, but If I tried to reach out

Felt like no one could hear me

Wanted to belond here, but something felt so wrong here

I would pray

I could break away

I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly

I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky

And I'll, make a wish, take a chance, make a change

And break away

She began to slowly move across the stage as she sang, putting more feelings into her words.

Buildings with a hundred floors, swinging round revolving doors

Baby I don't know where they'll take me

But I gotta keep moving on, moving on

Fly away, Break away

I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly

Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye

I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change

And Break away

I'll break away….

Mykaela tucked a strand of her sandy blonde hair behind her ear nervously as she finished her song. She glanced up at Mr. Schue who began to clap.

"Fantastic! We could certainly use a talent like that." He said standing up. "We'll be seeing you tomorrow."

A smile formed across her face and she quickly walked towards the exit.

Will looked back down at the list and saw the last name on it. He was hoping there would have been more than just four auditions, but at least the last name brought on some memories. "Jake Puckerman?" he called.

The Glee kids sat up a little straighter once the familiarity sank in. They turned their attention towards the stage as Jake came out.

"Hello, I'm Jake Puckerman, and I'll be singing Never Say Never by The Fray." He gave a quick cue to the band and they started up the music.

Jake: Some things we don't talk about

Rather do without

And just hold the smile

Falling in and out of love

Same damn problem

Together all the while

You can never say never

While we don't know when

But time and time again

Younger now than we were before

We're falling apart and coming together again and again

We're growing apart but we pull it together, pull it together, together again

Don't let me go

Don't let me go

Don't let me go

Will stood up and clapped. "That was incredible. Just like your brother was."

Jake's smiled faded a bit. "Uh yeah… I guess."

"We'll be seeing you tomorrow in the Choir room." Will said.

*Glee*

The next day Will watched as the kids filed into the choir room and took their seats. He smiled at the new faces that quickly made themselves at home among the few originals.

"Can I sit here?" Jake asked Zack, glancing down at the empty seat beside him.

"Sure." Zack said, moving his backpack out of the chair and into the floor. "There you go."

"Let's give a warm welcome to our four new members Kitty, Zack, Mykaela, and Jake!" Will said, making his way into the room, and clapping his hands along with the students. "Now let's get started with today's lesson. Today we'll be doing-"

Will was cut short by a knock on the door. Everyone turned to look at Ryder who slowly made his way inside the room. "Excuse me Mr. Schuester? I'd like to join the Glee club."

Will gave the boy a huge grin. "Welcome to Glee."