-Chapter 79- Regionals part 1-

-Rachel pov-

It's regionals day! We've worked hard to get to this point. Carmel vs Dalton is the main competition. The other group is some old people. The school day was spent getting last minute practice in. Pamela is nervous about the duet but I know she'll do well. Jasmine is worried too but we've got her pretty well calmed.

"Rachel Berry" I look and smile at Blaine "Kurt is practicing in the locker room"

"Sorry you don't get a green room" I look over at Sugar and Pamela talking "Some people just can't keep it in their pants"

"Teenagers" We both laugh "This is nice"

"It is" I look at Kurt walking over with a guy "Uhh who's that?"

"Who?" Blaine turns "Oh! That's Sebastian! We are taking a page from your playbook and making him better"

"So you are a trio?" Blaine nods and I give him a hug "I'm proud you guys are out and proud about this"

"We've faced a lot of adversity" We pull apart and Blaine is smiling "This will just be something else"

"I wish you all luck" the lights flash and I sigh "Break a leg Blaine"

"You too Rachel" We share a quick hug "You're a bug hero for some people Rachel"

I pull back confused and he just smiles. He walks away and I'm pulled by Santana to the room. I haven't thought about people looking at us as heroes or to show they don't have to be scared.

"Alright" Shelby claps and stands in front of us "We are up after Warblers and before...Cleveland Sugar Canes"

"We just have to beat the warblers" I walk up beside Shelby and look at the group "We got this right?! WHO ARE WE?!"

"CARMEL HIGH! CARMEL HIGH! CARMEL HIGH!"

I smile as the group chants our school name. It helps me calm my own nerves. I see Brittany sitting in the chair smiling at me. She's gotten so much practice using it that I can't wait for them to see it. This will be great!

I hope so at least.

-Time skip-

The crowd is going crazy as the warblers walk off. I look at the group and see the determination. I look around and find our first part. I walk over and tap her shoulder.

"You got this jasmine" She looks at me nervously "You are one of our best singers! You can do this"

"Thanks" She takes a deep breath and the music starts "Let's do this"

-Jasmine-

I know I can't take one more step towards you

'Cause all that's waiting is regret

Don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore

You lost the love I loved the most

She starts of soft but loud. I start having a small panic attack. The warblers were good the whole time.

I learned to live, half alive

And now you want me one more time

Its still soft...wait is that a sway?

And who do you think you are?

Runnin' 'round leaving scars

Collecting your jar of hearts

And tearing love apart

You're gonna catch a cold

From the ice inside your soul

Don't come back for me

Who do you think you are?

More people are swaying and she's singing out louder and more! She's getting confidence! KEEP GOING JASMINE!

I hear you're asking all around

If I am anywhere to be found

But I have grown too strong

To ever fall back in your arms

People are standing and swaying! They like it! They are enjoying her singing! They are showing emotions!

I've learned to live, half alive

And now you want me one more time

She really is good. I think she honestly could be Broadway good. She can be an inspiration for autistic kids.

And who do you think you are?

Runnin' 'round leaving scars

Collecting your jar of hearts

And tearing love apart

You're gonna catch a cold

From the ice inside your soul

Don't come back for me

Who do you think you are?

I've seen people wipe their eyes as she's sang. She's poured her heart out with her ballet routine with the song. The gracefulness was better than pop routines we normally do.

Did take so long just to feel alright

Remember how to put back the light in my eyes

I wish I had missed the first time that we kissed

'Cause you broke all your promises

And now you're back

You don't get to get me back

She gave Allen her heart and he ripped it to shreds. Pamela turned her back on her once but now she's helping her friend. She's a strong girl.

And who do you think you are?

Runnin' 'round leaving scars

Collecting your jar of hearts

And tearing love apart

You're gonna catch a cold

From the ice inside your soul

Don't come back for me

Don't come back at all

I wipe the tears that are falling from my eyes. This has been absolutely beautiful to listen to. I hope someone recorded it.

And who do you think you are?

Runnin' 'round leaving scars

Collecting your jar of hearts

Tearing love apart

You're gonna catch a cold

From the ice inside your soul

Don't come back for me

Don't come back at all

Strong finish Jasmine!

And who do you think you are?

Who do you think you are?

Who do you think you are?

There's a big applause for her and she bows. She runs to us with a huge smile. We give her a group hug. Sugar and Pamela break apart and head out on stage for the duet now.

They got this.

-Sugar-Pamela-Both-

Yellow diamonds in the light

And we're standing side by side

As your shadow crosses mine

What it takes to come alive

It's the way I'm feeling I just can't deny

But I've gotta let it go

We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place

Shine a light through an open door

Love and life I will divide

Turn away 'cause I need you more

Feel the heartbeat in my mind

It's the way I'm feeling I just can't deny

But I've gotta let it go

We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place

Yellow diamonds in the light

And we're standing side by side

As your shadow crosses mine

We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place

There's another eruption of cheers and clapping. Right now it seems like we are on Warbler level. We head out onto stage for the group number. I'm not a lead but it doesn't matter. I don't have to be in the light always.

-Santana pov-

I got added to this last minute. I take a deep breath and start my part

-Brittany-Jasmine-Sugar-Pamela- Santana-Group-

There ain't no reason

You and me should be alone

Tonight, yeah baby

Tonight, yeah baby

I got a reason that you're

Who should take me home tonight

So far so good.

I need a man that thinks

It's right when it's so wrong

Tonight, yeah baby

Tonight, yeah baby

Right on the limits

Where we know we both belong tonight

I do Brittanys chair dip and look out...is that my mom? I sit Brittany down and go on.

It's hot to feel the rush

To brush the dangerous

That is my mom. What's she doing here? Did she come for me? Is she better now?

I'm gonna run right to

To the edge with you

I can't focus on her right now. I have to win this!

Where we can both fall far in love

I'm on the edge of glory

And I'm hanging on a moment of truth

I'm on the edge of glory

And I'm hanging on a moment with you

I'm on the edge, the edge, the edge

The edge, the edge, the edge, the edge

I'm on the edge of glory

And I'm hanging on a moment with you

I'm on the edge with you

Oh, oh, oh, oh,

Oh, oh, oh, on the edge with you

Another shot before

We kiss the other side

Tonight, yeah baby

Tonight, yeah baby

I'm on the edge of something final

We call life tonight

(Alright, alright)

I sneak a glance and see everyone standing. I smile wide and even wider when I see my mom pointing at me. She has a big smile!

Put on your shades

'Cause I'll be dancing in the flames

Tonight, yeah baby

Tonight, yeah baby

It isn't hell if everybody knows my name

Tonight

She's clapping along with everyone else. She seems happy!

(Alright, alright)

It's hot to feel the rush

To brush the dangerous

I'm gonna run right to

To the edge with you

Where we can both fall far in love

I'm on the edge of glory

And I'm hanging on a moment of truth

I'm on the edge of glory

And I'm hanging on a moment with you

I'm on the edge, the edge, the edge

The edge, the edge, the edge, the edge

I'm on the edge of glory

And I'm hanging on a moment with you

I'm on the edge with you

I haven't seen her this happy in forever. I haven't seen her in forever. She used to be so loving and kind. Has she gotten back to that? She said she would.

I'm on the edge of glory

And I'm hanging on a moment of truth

I'm on the edge of glory

And I'm hanging on a moment with you

I'm on the edge, the edge, the edge

The edge, the edge, the edge, the edge

I'm on the edge of glory

And I'm hanging on a moment with you

I look out to the crowd and straight at my mom. She's smiling and has tears. She looks like my old Mother again. I need to see her after.

I'm on the edge with you

(With you, with you, with you, with you)

I'm on the edge with you

(With you, with you, with you, with you)

I'm on the edge with you

(With you, with you, with you, with you)

I'm on the edge with you

(With you, with you, with you, with you)

I'm on the edge with you

We walk off stage to a enormous applause. We all hug and stay in the back part. I keep looking out and see my mom sitting there still. She hasn't left yet. Maybe I can talk with her after.

I sigh and shake my head. She's not going to stick around. She never does. She left me with that shit excuse of a dad last time. Maybe I'm just better off without her.

"San!" I jump and look at Rachel "It's results time!"

I follow the group onto the stage "Alright!" Some clown guy holds up a paper "Your third place of the 2012 regionals is...Cleveland Sugar canes! They are follows by...Dalton academy Warblers! Meaning your winners by one vote are Carmel highs Vocal adrenaline!"

There's applause and the trophy is handed to us. I hug my girls as music gets played. I look out and frown not seeing my mom. I sigh and walk off the stage. I hear footsteps but don't pay attention.

"Hey!" I get turned around to see my family and Shelby holding my wrist "What's going on?"

"I gave my all cause I saw someone out there" I look down at the ground "But she's gone now"

"Actually she's not" I look at Madison confused and she points behind me "She's right there"

"H-hey Mija" I turn and look in shock "It's you're mother"

"WHAT THE FUCK?!"