Author's Notes: The beginning is a bit cheesy but I'm pretty sure that the ending scenes were pretty amazing. Anyways, it's my first time to write a story so I really need constructive criticism so yeah, please leave a review :)
"Goodmorning McKinley High! It's a good day to start a new school year so get up on your feet and get ready to sing our national anthem" , the slightly overweight woman on the intercom announced. She started playing "The Star-Spangled Banner" and stood up quietly as she gazed to a teenage girl with a gothic/punk style for clothing sitting on a short wooden bench besides the Principal Figgins' door . The woman walked towards the goth girl , giving her her schedule.
" Young lady, next time ,don't wear those clothes. It's against our dress code to wear clothes with skulls and scary phrases on it '' , the woman says.
" So , I'm not allowed to be who I am ? I think being yourself is more important that those stupid dress codes" , the girl replied as she walked out of the office , slamming the door behind her.
Sue and Shannon were in the gymnasium ,standing in front of approximately, a hundred freshmen students who were all murmuring and wondering what highschool will be like for them.
"Okay, listen up!" , Shannon yelled to get everybody's attention. "I'm Shannon Beiste and this is Sue Sylvester" , she introduced as she put her hand on Sue's shoulder.
"Freshmen , get ready for the worst four years of your lives! All of you will end up on a fastfood chain , serving obese old people or cleaning the disgusting kitchen floors." ,Sue taunted . Everyone started murmuring again until Will Schuester, who was standing in the gym doors broke the silence.
"She was just kidding , guys. Actually, highschool will be the best four years of your life. You will find out what you want to be. It's a quest of finding who you are. And before you all graduates, you'll all know what path will take you to a better future" , Will explained. Shannon nodded and dismissed the freshmen to go to their homerooms.
The gothic girl was now in Emma's office , sitting beside an African-American woman.
"So, how can I help you?" , Emma asked, glancing at the people in front of her.
"I'm Lydia Weise , Riley's guardian and I just want to ask if this school has any music programs like Glee Club or something cause she has to continue her music therapy" , the African-American replied ,pointing at the gothic girl beside her who was staring at Emma's pamphlets.
"Yes, ofcourse. Go to Room 13 , you'll find my husband there and he's the Glee Club director". Emma smiled.
Lydia said her goodbyes to Emma and Riley, and exited the room.
"Can I have those ' So you want to burn your school down' pamphlets? ,Riley asked.
Two freshmen were looking in the bulletin board , looking for clubs they can sign-up in. The girl pointed out "New Directions" as the boy pulled out a pen from his jeans' pocket. The boy wrote his and the girl's name ( Skyler West ; Lizzie Scott ) and out of nowhere , a group of football jocks and cheerleaders threw slushies at them. Both soaked in slushies and humiliation, Lizzie hugged Skyler , crying about how she never thought highschool could be this bad.
"You gotta love the classics. Jocks bullying freshmen and nerds", a girl said,who was in front of them when the slushying happened. Lizzie nodded while Skyler tries to wipe off the slushies in Lizzie's hair and clothes. "So you guys are joining Glee Club ?". The girl took the pen from Skyler's hand and wrote her name in the New Directions' sign-up sheet.
"Yeah , Skyler and I wants to get into NYADA and Glee Club can be good for our application forms. By the way , I like your banana earrings".
"I'm Dianna.", the girl said , glancing at the clock attached to the wall. "I gotta keep going or I'll be late. So, see you on the auditions?". Dianna took a step and slipped in a puddle of slushie. A guy passing by helped her getting up while Lizzie and Skyler wipes off the slushie on her clothes.
"I'm Lizzie and he's Skyler. And we are going to sing 'Stuck Like Glue' by Sugarland".
"There you go making my heart beat again
Heart beat again, Heart beat again
There you go making me feel like a kid
Won't you do it and do it one time
There you go pulling me right back in,
Right back in, Right back in
And I know-oo I'm never letting this go-ooo
I'm stuck on you Whutooo whutooo
Stuck like glue
You and me baby we're stuck like glue
Whutooo whutooo Stuck like glue
You and me baby were stuck like glue"
Their whole performance was pure harmonization but everything was spot-on. It was like they have been singing with each other since birth. Will clapped his hands and smiled at both of them. Lizzie smiled back cheerfully while Skyler's smile seemed weak and fake.
"I'm the elusive Dianna Eizenhower and I'm singing 'Old Fashioned' by Cee-Lo Green"
"People gather around, and they wonder how
Are we here alright, right here and now
I just smile cause true love that goes outside
Oooooooh ooooo!
Oooooo, yeah,
Oohh time, oooww timeless
I'll be here, for always
And it's timeless
I'll be right here, for always"
"I'm Colton McDough and I'mma sing Yesterday. Yesterday". Dianna looked at the boy and remembered that he's the guy who helped her earlier. Dianna waved at Colton then, he smiles at her which made Dianna melt.
"Yesterday,
All my troubles seemed so far away,
Now it looks as though they're here to stay,
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
Suddenly,
I'm not half the man I used to be,
There's a shadow hanging over me,
Oh, yesterday came suddenly
Yesterday,
Love was such an easy game to play,
Now I need a place to hide away,
Oh, I believe in yesterday"
"Okay, let's get this over with. I'm Riley Hastings and I hate everybody".
Will was intrigued by the girl's presence and so was everybody else in the auditorium. The girl has this appeal that makes you arouse curiosity over her.
"Looking up from underneath
Fractured moonlight light on the sea,
Reflections still look the same to me,
As before I went under
And it's peaceful in the deep,
Cause either way you cannot breathe,
No need to pray, no need to say
Now I am under
And it's breaking over me,
A thousand miles down to the sea bed,
I found the place to rest my head.
Never let me go, never let me go.
Never let me go, never let me go.
And the arms of the ocean are carrying me,
And all this devotion was rushing over me,
And the question of heaven, for a sinner like me,
But the arms of the ocean deliver me"
Overcome by the emotions of the song mixed with her own emotions, Riley started crying but continues to perform.
"Never let me go, never let me go.
Never let me go, never let me go.
Never let me go, never let me go.
Never let me go, never let me go.
And it's over,
And I'm going under,
But i'm not giving up!
I'm just giving in.
AWooooooooooooooah,
Slipping underneath.
AWooooooooooooooah,
So cold, but so sweet"
Will,Skyler,Colton and all of the others stood up and clapped for Riley as if it's a concert. At that moment, the goth girl who looks so strong appeared to be vulnerable.
Skyler and Lizzie were walking together in the hallway, holding each other's hands when they saw Princeton Smith, the mayor's son.
"Oh my god, that's Princeton! His dad is our mayor now, let's go say hi" , Lizzie exclaimed.
The two walked towards Princeton and greeted him. Princeton hugged Lizzie and fist bumps with Skyler.
"I thought you're going to Dalton. How come you're here"?,Skyler asked.
"I was kicked out of Dalton. I was in cooking class and accidentally burned half of the room" . Princeton replied. Skyler and Lizzie laughed while Princeton pulled out his schedule. "Do you guys mind helping me find my next class? I'm kinda lost in this stinkin' public school".
Skyler felt offended about Princeton remarks about the school but he was still willing to help him. " Oh good, History Class with . That's where were going". Skyler said "Schuester" uncomfortably , as if he was holding a small grudge against Will.
The next day, all of them who auditioned were in the choir room , waiting for . Princeton arrived in the choir room with . Lizzie and Skyler were a bit surprised because they didn't even knew that their childhood friend could sing.
"So guys, this Princeton and he's going to join our club" , Will said as he hands a guitar to Princeton.
"I'm Princeton Smith, I'm the son of the ma-"
"Oh boo-hoo , we don't need your backstory, just sing" , Riley interrupted and faked a smile.
"Okay , Skull Queen" , he replied.
"A drop in the ocean,
A change in the weather,
I was praying that you and me might end up together.
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert,
But I'm holding you closer than most,
'Cause you are my heaven
I don't wanna waste the weekend,
If you don't love me, pretend
A few more hours, then it's time to go.
As my train rolls down the East coast,
I wonder how you'll keep warm.
It's too late to cry, too broken to move on.
Still I can't let you be,
Most nights I hardly sleep.
Don't take what you don't need from me.
A drop in the ocean,
A change in the weather,
I was praying that you and me might end up together.
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert,
But I'm holding you closer than most,
'Cause you are my heaven"
Princeton gave the guitar back to Will and glances to Riley . "That is what this club will be missing until Ms.I Don't Care About Everybody apologizes . I like talking about myself but Witchy Bitch stopped me so yeah , bye" .
"Hey watch your mouth," Dianna yelled.
"Oh what a cry baby . You don't even need you here", Riley exclaimed as Princeton exits the room.
"He's good, guys. Riley you should really apologize", Will said. The bell rang and everybody exits the rooms .
The Glee Kids were in the courtyard ,eating their lunches when a guy sat in between Riley and Colton.
"Hey guys, I'm Leo", the guy said.
"Why should we care?", Riley exclaimed , the guy look scared.
"I was just wonderin' if I could join your Club. Eventhough I'm not that good of a singer," Leo explained. "I'm gay,proud and unicorn but ... I don't know where to go. I just want a place where I can , I was slushied, called 'fag' ,thrown into the dumpster and shove into my locker. I just can't believe that those are the prices of coming out of the closet and being proud of who you are".
Lizzie held Leo's hand. "We are here for you." She said and gave Leo a warm smile. Colton put his arm over Leo's shoulder and said "Everything will be alright ,buddy".
Leo smiled but at it suddenly faded when he saw Denver , the football quarterback who bullies him all the time. Denver was walking with his clique and when they passed the Glee Kids table, Denver turned back and threw a football on Leo's head. Riley stood up and picks up the football that bounced off to the floor.
"Hey , Barbie Goth ! Give me my football!, Denver yelled who was 4 tables away.
"Gladly", Riley replied, throwing the football which hit Denver's face , making his nose bleed. "Hurt Leo again or anybody else then, I will shove your face in cow's ass until you suffocate because of all the poop clogging your very big nostrils!"
The football jocks leaves in shame that a girl put them in. Riley sits back down and glances at Leo.
"Thank You", Leo rasped. Riley smiled at him and continued eating her pasta.
Will and the Glee Kids , including Leo were in Carmel High after being invited in Vocal Adrenaline's invitationals. They were waiting for Vocal Adrenaline's as Colton prays that Vocal Adreanaline sucks. He kissed his rosary and sits in a more comfortable position as the announcer announced that there is two minutes before the performance.
The curtains went up and revealed Vocal Adrenaline. They were approximately 32 members , Colton counted. Vocal Adrenaline's girls were wearing bright blue dresses with black polka dots while the guys were wearing blue started performing , and everybody's mouth were open. Their rendition of "Rain On Your Parade" by Duffy was just perfect .
"We're dead", Riley stated
"God, oh my god", Dianna exclaimed as she stood up and gave Vocal Adrenaline a standing ovation.
Will was in the auditorium performing "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay. He was still wondering how his Glee Club was in the big leagues but now it's back to the ground.
"I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
Once you go there was never
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world"
"Wow,you're good", Skyler said, appearing from the darkness of the auditorium.
Will was surprised to see Skyler . "Skyler, do you need something? Or you were just hanging out here?"
"I want to tell you something" , Skyler stated as he moves closer to Will.
"What is it ?"
Skyler moved closer and hugged Will. He started crying and the words he's saying became gibberish. "You're my father".
You're my father.
You're my father.
You're my father. Those were the only words Will understood. Will hugged Skyler tight , knowing that the boy's words were sincere and didn't knew how to react at that moment so he just hugged the boy who was claiming to his son.
Will,Skyler and Skyler's mom,Janice were in Breadstix , discussing about the Skyler's claim.
"Skyler,honey,do you mind getting my wallet in the car?", Janice asked. Skyler immediately took the car's key from his mom and exited. "So Will, long time no see",Janice greeted.
"Janice, it's good to see you but about Skyler …." , Will hesitated.
"Skyler is your son," Janice replied. " We were on a campus party and we did it. I didn't knew that I was going to be pregnant when I left to go to Europe to pursue my studies there. Skyler is a good boy, Will. He's your son afterall, he must have inherit his being optimistic and happy all the time from you. I hope you take care of him". Janice smiled.
"What do you mean?" Will asked, confused.
Janice held Will's hand and tears started falling from her eyes. "I'm dying, Will. I have cancer and I only two months to live. I want Skyler to be happy with his life eventhough I'm not here anymore and meet his father before I die, now ,it's all up to you to make him happy".
Will wipe the tears off Janice's face. "Does he know what you're going through?"
"No" , Janice answered as he saw Skyler returning.
Will and the kids were in the auditorium , sitting in a circle.
" I know that you guys doesn't like highschool ,so far", Will stated
"It's really hard , being slushied,thrown to the dumpsters, all these things we don't deserve haunts us" , Leo replied
Lizzie nodded. "What doesn't kill makes you stronger."
Riley put her arm on Lizzie's shoulder. "What doesn't kill you hurts you".
"I'm just tired of suffering. It has been like this since I came out of the closet.", Leo said ,almost breaking down. "What doesn't kill you makes you wish it did".
It's really hard to talk when you want to kill yourself, Riley thought.
"When I was 7 years old, my dad went home drunk and he dragged my mom to the bedroom. I heard my mom screaming so I went upstairs and saw my dad strangling her. I tried to stop him but he threw me against the wall. I didn't even knew who my dad is anymore at that body was paralyzed by the threw but my were open.I heard my mom saying 'If there is a time that we can't be together , keep me in your heart and I'll be there forever'.My eyes were open and saw my mom died on my dad's hands. My dad looks back at me and he kicked me in the stomach and that's when I passed out.", Riley confessed. Some started sobbing ,some tried to be strong. " I woke up in the hospital ,I was in coma for a week . I lost everything in my life , my mom , my dad who killed himself after the incident. All I have is myself. I wish I died . My mom's bestfriend ,Lydia adopted me. I became rebellious to Lydia,everybody and to myself. What didn't killed me made me stronger but it also hurt me and still does but I never wished for it to kill me because if it did , I will never meet you guys.I know I'm mean but I'm mean because I have all of these feelings ,feeling I cannot express.I want to thank you all because now,I can talk to you guys . You are my family now. "
Lizzie hugged Riley and everybody did to.
"We're a family now so we should promise that whenever someone needs a shoulder or anything,promise that we'll be there for them",Will stated.
It is easier to shut out the world and ignore everyone but what Riley said affected him , Leo thought.
Riley arrived at her house and saw Lydia cooking so many foods in the kitchen. "Hey,what's the occasion?"
"It's your mom's birthday" , Lydia replied ,giving Riley a warm smile. "She must be happy because her little girl is in highschool now", Lydia added.
"Do you think she's happy up there? Well, look at me . I dress like a cannibal witch asking for candies" , Riley asked.
"No matter how you look like , she will always love you."
" I really miss her" , Riley rasped
" Remember what she said before she died? 'If there is a time that we can't be together , keep me in your heart-"
"And I'll be there forever".
"She loves that quote. It's from Winnie The Pooh, and because she loved that cartoon , she almost named you Piglet!" , Lydia stated. Both of them laughed. Riley felt happy . It's the first time she didn't faked a laughter or a smile for a very long time.
Riley hugged Lydia. "Thank you for everything" .
Dianna arrived in the choir room earlier than usual. She wants to get Colton( who is always the first one to arrive ) by herself. And her plan worked.
"Goodmorning Colton" , Dianna greeted in a very flirty tone.
"Hey Dianna! Why so early?", Colton asked after being interrupted while he's reading the bible.
"I just want to thank you , for helping last week" , Dianna replied.
"That's nothing. I think that it's my responsibility to help people in any ways I can"
"You are such a great person, you are like Jesus in a cute blond boy's body"
Colton smiled. "And you Dianna, you are the most charming girl I've ever met"
Dianna wanted to kiss Colton. For the very first time she ever saw his face, she knew she was in love. But she kisses him right here,right now ,she knew that Colton would feel uncomfortable around her because guys like Colton has standards. She started wondering if Colton even sees her as a potential girlfriend but before she could even answer herself , she felt her lips being touched.
Colton kissed Dianna.
"I'm sorry," Colton apologized after kissing Dianna , which was was they both didn't expect. He left and leave Dianna , shocked.
Dianna liked it. But she didn't knew how to react. She was stunned that a boy who she never thought would like her ,kissed her.
Skyler was at home ,eating his breakfast when he decided to ask his mom about something went to the living room where his mom working on some papers.
He stood 8 feet away from his mom. "Mom, Will told me something ….". He paused , wondering if her mom know what he's talking about. "He told me that you have cancer".
Janice looked stood up and hugged Skyler but he pushed her away.
"Why didn't you tell me?Do you expect me to just stand here not knowing that my mom is dying? What the hell is wrong with you? You're my mom , I'm your son , you should have told me and when you die, what do you expect me to do?Live here alone?Mom,I don't know what to do without you. Oh my god , mom . You should have told me!", Skyler exclaimed out of anger and frustration.
"I don't want you to know cause I want you to be happy even at the time of my last breathe", Janice said , sobbing , her face covered in tears.
" Mom, I can only be happy if you're happy. You're my mom , you're the most important woman in the world and I don't care for my happiness because your happiness is what matters the most".
Janice kissed Skyler's forehead leaves the room without a word.
"I love you" , Skyler added , though his mom was gone.
Riley was in the auditorium , in a short black Victorian dress. was on there watching from one of the empty seats. Princeton was in the balcony but nobody noticed him. Riley started singing.
"Regrets collect like old friends
Here to relive your darkest moments
I can see no way, I can see no way
And all of the ghouls come out to play
And every demon wants his pound of flesh
But I like to keep some things to myself
I like to keep my issues strong
It's always darkest before the dawn
And I've been a fool and I've been blind
I can never leave the past behind
I can see no way, I can see no way
I'm always dragging that horse around
And our love is pastured such a mournful sound
Tonight I'm gonna bury that horse in the ground
So I like to keep my issues strong
But it's always darkest before the dawn
The curtains started opening,revealing the other members of New Directions.
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah
And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh woah
I am done with my graceless heart
So tonight I'm gonna cut it out and then restart
Cause I like to keep my issues strong
It's always darkest before the dawn
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah
And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh woah
And given half the chance would I take any of it back
It's a final mess but it's left me so empty
It's always darkest before the dawn
Oh woah, oh woah...
And I'm damned if I do and I'm damned if I don't
So here's to drinks in the dark at the end of my road
And I'm ready to suffer and I'm ready to hope
It's a shot in the dark and right at my throat
Cause looking for heaven, for the devil in me
Looking for heaven, for the devil in me
Well what the hell I'm gonna let it happen to me
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah
And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh woah
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah
And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh woah
They hugged after they felt like for once , they belonged.
Princeton looked jealous and wished she was a part of the group , but his childish acts made him outcasted from the group. He was outcasted from a group of outcasts. He felt disappointed about himself.