AN: As the rest were this was inspired by lyrics however I found I didn't put song title and artist with them originally so I can't list it here. Anyone is curious as to what inspired it please PM me. Set during season 1.
As soon as I hear Finn's voice sound throughout the auditorium, I realize just how far this group has come. These kids are here at Regionals, and no matter what happens today, that accomplishment can't be taken away from them. They've come so far, and no matter what the judges say today, I plan on making them realize that once this is all over.
As Rachel voice joins in, I watch their performance and think back to the beginning of the year. Back to when the Glee club was Rachel, Kurt, Mercedes, Tina, and Artie. What a group.
Rachel the slightly, okay very, obnoxious diva. She had the talent to go far and her attitude was improving though I don't think she'll ever stop putting her own needs above those around her completely. Then again, maybe that was exactly why she would make it.
Kurt was amazing, both in his unique voice and personality. He's grown this year as he's accepted and embraced who he is. His future is going to be bright though I know he's got a tough road ahead of him.
Mercedes voice would make anyone stop and listen. Though sure of herself, she was more aware of the feelings of those around her than Rachel. I knew I would have more arguments from her in the future about singing lead as she wouldn't settle for staying in the background.
Tina had come far this year. As her self-confidence had grown her stuttering had lessen. Her singing had also improved ten-fold from that first audition.
Then there was Artie. The kid was amazing. He was an embodiment of the term handicapable, as he refused to let his physical limits dictate what he was going to do. Yes, the wheelchair made performing harder, but he didn't let that stop him.
As the curtain raised and all twelve voices joined together, I couldn't be more proud of this group. Maybe the school saw them as misfits and losers, but here they were doing something that so many could never do, whether they just lacked the talent or the courage to try. Cheerleaders, football players, an openly gay teen, a kid in a wheel chair, a soon to be teenage mom, a juvenile delinquent - so many walks of life and yet at this moment they are one group. The music makes them all equals even if it only lasts while their voices fill the air.
