(A/N: So, I don't know how the process goes in bringing a musical to Broadway, don't beat me to death for getting it wrong in this chapter. And thanks for all the reviews!)

Chapter Three

Let the records show I am SUPER ahead of schedule! - February, STARSHIP

"Alright you guys. Try to act professional when you walk in there," Matt said nervously.

They were standing right in front of Tom Ferguson's ofcice. It was the first time Matt and Tommy would talk in real life, and the first time Darren, Nick, Joe Walker and Brian would meet him.

"You'll like him," Matt had reassured them as they walked down the hallway. Suddenly, Joe's phone went off. "Did you get my text? Well, you didn't text me back!" it blared.

Everyone stared at his phone. "Your ringtone's yourself?" Brian asked, amused.

"Shut up!" Joe yelped defensively.

Joe grabbed his phone and answered.

"Hi Joe," a familiar voice whispered.

"Lauren, can't talk now," he hissed.

"Joe, this is important!"

"Alright, what?"

"Er...this is going to sound awkward..."

Oh yes it is, Joe thought.

"But a bunch of Darren's friends from Glee are here and are looking for him."

"Dammit," Joe muttered. "Hold on, I'll get Darren for you."

He handed his phone to Darren, who looked confused.

"Lo wants to talk to you," he said.

"Please make it quick," Darren moaned as he took Joe's talked quickly and urgently with Lauren while Matt accidentally dropped all of his papers, and he bent down on the floor to grab them all. Brian, Nick, and Joe helped him. Darren sighed and hung up.

"So what's new with the G.L.E.E.?" Brian asked.

"Lea's being unsufferable, according to Chris. Naya and Brittany are pulling pranks on the guys. The Warblers have decided to become a barbershop quartet without Blaine Anderson's input. Basically, a normal day for us," Darren shook his head.

"Is the Glee tour anything like Apocalyptour or the Space Tour?" Joe asked.

"Well, it's a bit like the Space Tour, only without crazy backstage videos."

"You guys? I think it's time to go," Matt said.

Matt knocked on the door. A woman opened it. She looked very business-like and seemed to be the no-nonsense type. Gulp.

"Tom-Mr. Ferguson, the Starkids are here," she announced with pursed lips.

"Thank you, Deborah. Hello," Tom said. "Take a...seats, here," he gestured to the four seats in front of his desk.

The five Starkids looked at each other in resignation. They understood what they had to do.

"Shotgun!"

Brian, Joe, Nick, and Matt all yelled and raced for the four seats, leaving Darren in the dust.

"Sorry, Darren," Joe winked.

Darren just stood there, shaking his head. "You're going down, Walker!"

He forced Joe out of his seat and sat down before Joe could take it back.

"Hey!" Joe moaned.

"Very professional, you two," Matt laughed.

"Very professional, Matt, really, 'shotgun?'"

"You said it, too, Joe!"

"Ahem," Nick cleared his throat.

He gestured toward Tom and the woman. Joe glared at Darren, then stood up.

"Well, let's just forget that happened and press on, shall we?" Tom laughed. "Anyway, it's great to meet you. My friend Lea is a huge fan, as is my niece, Jenni. She'll freak out when she finds out that I'm producing your show."

"How old is she?" Brian asked.

"She's fifteen, her other friends introduced her to Starkid. And these people next to me are my partners," he said, gesturing to the men sitting next to him. "Kent Clarkson, Jack Corbett, and James Jamison."

They all waved as their names were called; Brian had to laugh at the first guy's name. Kent Clarkson...

"Okay," he rubbed his hands together and got business-like. "-which one of you is Matt?" Matt raised his hand. "I'm Matt Lang, I've directed most Starkid productions, including Starship, and I'm one of the main writers for Starkid."

"And your friends?"

"I'm Nick Lang, his brother," Nick said. "I'm one of the main writers for Starkid, including Starship, and I've also played Robin in Holy Musical B man, Kevin in Little White Lie, and Caller Bug and Mister Bug in Starship."

"Brian Holden," Brian introduced himself. "I played Junior in Starship, Professor Lupin in A Very Potter Sequel, Zach in Little White Lie, Superman/Clark Kent and Evil Huckleberry Finn in Holy Musical B man, and I'm one of the main writers for Starkid, obviously including Starship otherwise I wouldn't be here."

"Joe Walker," Joe said. "FYI there is also a Joe Moses and a Joey Richter in the group too...anyway, I played Voldemort in A Very Potter Musical, Umbridge in A Very Potter Sequel, Dick in MAMD (a very un-family friendly musical, okay?), Commander Up in Starship, Batman and Chilly Willy in Holy Musical B man, and I co-wrote Starship."

"And last but certainly not least, Darren Criss," Darren said, smiling.

"Aha! I know you," Tom laughed. "Jenni's also a Gleek, she loves the character of Blaine. But tell me about your past Starkid experiences."

"Well, I co-wrote the music and lyrics with AJ Holmes for A Very Potter Musical, with AJ Holmes and Carlos Valdes for MAMD (the unspeakable musical Joe talked about), and by myself for Starship and A Very Potter Sequel. I also played Harry in A Very Potter Musical, A Very Potter Sequel, and A Very Potter Senior Year." (A/N: I didn't list AVPSY characters for Nick, Brian, and Joe because I'm not sure who they played. I just assumed that Darren played Harry. I'll add it in once AVPSY is on YouTube. *is mad about missing LeakyCon...*)

"Well, you all seem to have a lot of experience," Tom drummed his fingers together. "As I said to Matt a few days ago, I think we should start off-Broadway to sort everything out, and if the reviews are good, we're on to Broadway. I have a friend who runs a theater off-Broadway, I'll contact her. In the meantime, would you like to keep the same cast?"

"Yes yes yes yes a million times yes," Joe and Brian yelled at the same time.

"Eager much," Nick laughed.

"Shaddup," Joe said.

"Well, you all know that Dylan, Lauren, and Jaime would kill us if they got replaced," Darren said in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Jaime Lyn Beatty? The amazing belter?" Tom said.

"Yes, that's the girl," all five Starkids said.

"I always thought that she should have had a bigger part in Starship. Perhaps Megagirl?"

"NO," Brian shouted. "Oh my god, no."

"Why not?" Tom asked.

"You don't understand, it's Meredith and she's amazing..."

The other four Starkids stared at Brian. They all knew he was thinking. Brian was completely oblivious to the fact that his crush on Meredith was known throughout the entirety of Starkid, their worst-kept secret from the fandom. Joe always wished that his friend would just go for her. Meredith obviously liked him back, the way that she looked at him...

"Well, we'll only recast if necessary, so don't worry," Tom said.

"Oh thank dead god," Brian and Joe said, relieved.

"So, any other business that we need to discuss?" Tom asked.

"When is Starship set for?" Matt asked. "We need to tell the cast so we can have a few rehearsals."

"Well, that's still not definite yet. I'll call you as soon as my friend tells me that the theater is ready. We're shooting for the late fall, December at the latest, for Off-Broadway. I'm And here's my card," Tom said, handing out business cards to Brian, Joe, Darren, Nick, and Matt. "Call me whenever you need me."

"Thanks, Mr. Ferguson," Matt said.

"Please, call me Tom. Mr. Ferguson is my father."

"All right, Tom. We'll call you if we need you."

They thanked Tom, then exited the room.

"Well, that could have gone worse," Nick mused.

"I was expecting us to be a lot louder," Matt commented.

"You guys, we can't tell Meredith what Tom said," Brian said.

"About what?" Joe asked.

"About her might be getting replaced. I don't want her to feel bad. So don't mention it in front of other Starkids."

"We won't," Darren promised.

And so our heroes walked out of the producer's office feeling more confident than ever.

A/N: So, a little Breredith for you guys! ;) As always, please review!