A/N: Hi! This is actually my second posting on fanfiction, but that was two years ago. So here my first glee fic. TEAM FIERCEDES! : )

Out of the Ashes Comes a Phoenix

Chapter 1: A Fiery End

Mercedes POV

I can remember the day perfectly...

Flashback:

"Alright everyone," Mr. Shue announced, " this weeks assignment is to find and perform a song that describes this time in your life"

There was a general sense of excitement in the room as everyone tried to think of a song that went with their life. I felt that so far my life was pretty good. I mean I wish that I had a boyfriend, but thats not so important. I have amazing parents, friends, and glee club so that made up for it; for now at least.

The slightly building chatter came to an abrupt stand still when someone knocked on the door. Mrs. Pillsbury stuck her head around the door and looked at Mr. Shuester.

" Can I see you and Mercedes for a moment." she said.

Everyone turned and looked at me. They all had the same look of extreme concern on their faces; the last time Mrs. Pillsbury interrupted a glee rehearsal she told Kurt about his fathers heart attack. But since Kurts not at McKinley anymore and she called me, I don't know what this could be about.

I got up and followed Mr. Shue and Mrs. Pillsbury out onto the hall.

"What's going on Emma?" Mr. Shue had the same look of concern on his face that everyone else had.

"Well I'm so, so sorry I have to do this," she said looking at me, " but umm... your parents are gone."

"GONE?" I half shrieked " what do you mean gone?"

" I mean they died. Your house caught on fire this afternoon. Your parents were home and they made it out, but they inhaled too much smoke and they both lost their lives."

End of Flashback

After she said that, I don't remember much. All I heard was a whirring noise in my ears. The next thing I knew I was walking down the hallway of the hospital, turning into the room where my parents were.

They didn't look dead. They looked like they were asleep, peaceful even. After I had said my goodbyes a social worker came in and asked if she could talk to me.

" Hello Mercedes I'm Helen Daize. I'm a social worker at the hospital and I've been assigned to your case. From what I understand your parents are the only family you have." she said.

"Yes," I answered, "I'm an only child and so were my parents. My grandparents died about five years ago."

"Right, so I'm here to help you explore your options. We have contacted your parents lawyers and they have sent us a copy of their wills. Your parentshad layer out a couple of options for you. It seems that they talked with a ... Burt Hummel and arranged for you to live with him and his family. Your parents left you their entire fortune,accessible in full on your 21st birthday. They also set aside a sum of money, if you wish not to live with Mr. Hummel, to obtain an apartment of your own. But it's your choice." She looked at me to talk.

"This is a lot to process," I started, "but I don't think I need to really think this over. I really want to live with Burt and the Hummels."

"Okay," she said, " Mr. Hummel is in the waiting room, waiting for you."

With that I walked out of the room and into my new life.

Okay so that's it. Please, please, please review! The next chapter will be coming soon.