A/N: I'm back after a long hiatus – I apologize to those who've waited practically forever for the continuation of this fic (Haha, it's not easy getting back into gear, but I'll do my best!) – Also, thanks for the support & reviews *sniff* I really appreciate them! Now to explain the continuing format of the upcoming chapters; the main chapter title is: The Dark Knight & the Goth Princess – which I'll be breaking down into mini chapters for easier updates *smiley*

Ok, onto the first mini chapter!

Torn Pages 2: Falling

Chapter 4: The Dark Knight & the Goth Princess – Auditions

"A part to play, a role to be

But little do we know

Of the masks we continue to wear

Even after the show has long ended…"

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"For the last time, Kurt: No."

"Aww, but you said you were doing a whole different twist on the play." Kurt started to make puppy eyes in hopes that his normally perky friend would soften up and change her mind.

Kitty took in a deep breath, tried to look serious, but didn't quite manage as his puppy eyed-expression grew which caused her to giggle but she quickly cleared her throat when she saw a glimmer of hope lit up in his face. She sighed as she gently tried to explain again, "It's not that it's a totally bummer idea – it could work in a different play maybe, but I don't see how fuzzy blue elves would fit into this play – not unless you wanted to be the main attraction."

Kurt quickly wiped away the longing of the thought from his face as Kitty shot him a look. He shrugged sheepishly, finally giving in, "Can you blame me for wanting a spot in the spotlight?"

Kitty mused at this. "I wish everyone else was as enthusiastic as you."

Kurt laughed. "How did the rest of the auditions go?"

"Well…"

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"Like, why not?"

Kitty was hounding on Pietro today because she had had a flash of insight that he would be right to play the part of the Dark Knight. Kurt and Evan had gawked at her and thought she was mad, but Kitty was bent over her gut this week - being in charge of something was really bringing out the tiger in her. Jean; naturally had responded with enthusiasm when Kitty came to her for advice on being organized about the play.

"You're asking me to play the Dark Knight - right?"

Kitty rolled her eyes, patiently having to repeat herself, "Yeah, the main male role for the play."

"The guy who has to wear a dark hood and everything..." He said it as if that was his cased-closed verdict of the whole issue.

"Geez, Pietro - that's pretty much the whole point of the Dark Knight."

"Exactly. So tell me why again, should I play a role where I have to hide this?" He made an exaggerated gesture to himself.

"Ohmigosh, seriously, you are so downright vain!" Kitty sighed, throwing her hands exasperatedly into the air as she gave up.

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Kurt laughed, of course, who would have expected the ever-arrogant Pietro to turn down a chance at stardom. Speaking of that silver-haired punk, Kurt had noticed that he seemed to be keeping a low profile nowadays in the means that he wasn't always hanging around the hallways waiting to jump out of nowhere and bug the daylights out of his usual victims. But before he could think further among those lines, he returned his attention to Kitty who was now shuddering visibly at the recollection of Todd trying out for the Dark Knight.

"So who's the next lucky candidate?"

The big grin on her face was enough to answer his question. He chuckled, shook his head as they continued to walk to their next class, "I hope he's prepared."

A/N: Yup, that's pretty short. Hehe, please bear with me throughout the next chapters. Wow, who's been re-watching the XME episodes? I am for one – I pretty much missed 2 seasons when it first aired, so I'm catching up on it again :p

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