Sorry it took so long, but I had a busy end of the week and weekend that I didn't get any time to write. Thanks for all the reviews last chapter. Next chapter will be the last one.
The finale is later today and Santana has been spending all her time with Brittany since they first slept together. After the top twelve performed Blaine and Hannah were eliminated leaving the others as the top ten. The following week Kurt and Sam were eliminated. The top eight performances left Clayton and Dustin eliminated. The following week Kitty and Anna were eliminated going into the finale. This left each coach with one person representing them for only the third time.
"One last performance baby." Brittany says as they both get ready.
"The nerves haven't hit me yet, but I'm sure they will when I get to the studio." Santana says pulling on her leather jacket.
"Just remember that you're the best singer and no matter what I love you." Brittany says kissing her on the cheek.
"Thanks baby," Santana says turning to kiss her on the lips.
"I'll see you there." Brittany says.
Santana takes a deep breath before leaving as well. Her nerves start to kick up as she gets closer and closer to the studio. This is the biggest day of her life. If she's lucky she'll be the winner. Her only worry is her relationship with Brittany, no one knows that she's gay and she doesn't think that it will help her career. She's also not ready to come out to her parents yet.
"You can do this Santana. Everyone important in your life is rooting for you." Santana tells herself.
An hour later she's waiting in the wings for her chance to perform for the last time at least that counts.
"Our first performer of the night is the feisty Latina herself Santana Lopez singing Battle Scars by Lupe Fiasco and Guy Sebastian." Carson says.
Santana looks directly at Brittany as she starts singing. She wants her girlfriend to know that she wouldn't be here without her.
Hope the wound heals but it never does
That's cause you're at war with love
You're at war with love, yeah
Brittany has a proud smile on her face. She has a feeling that Santana's going to win this.
These battle scars don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle…..
Never let a wound ruin me
But I feel like ruin's wooing me
Arrow holes, they never close from Cupid of a shooting spree
Feeling stupid cause I know it ain't no you and me
But when you're trying to beat the odds up
Been trying to keep your nods up
And you know that you should know
And let him go
But the fear of the unknown
Hold another lover strong
Sends you back into the zone
With no Tom Hanks to bring you home
A lover not a fighter
On the front line with a poem
Trying to write yourself a rifle
Maybe sharpen up a stone
To fight the tanks and drones of you being alone
Santana's parents Maria and Mario who are actually in the audience this week along with her abuela Alma are all super proud of her. They've never heard her sing live like this and think she's the best.
I wish I never looked, I wish I never touched
I wish that I could stop loving you so much
Cause I'm the only one that's trying to keep us together
When all of the signs say that I should forget him
I wish you weren't the best, the best I ever had
I wish that the good outweighed the bad
Cause it'll never be over (never be over) until you tell me it's over
These battle scars don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle…
(Then just leave then)
You shouldn't have but you said it
(And I hope you never come back)
It shouldn't have happened but you let it
Now you're down on the ground screaming medic
The only thing that comes is the past traumatic stresses
Shields, body armors and vests don't properly work
That's why you're in a locker full of hurt
The enemy within and all the fires from your friends
The best medicine's to probably just let it win
Santana takes a deep breath knowing she's almost done and has thus far sang perfectly. No one is beating her.
I wish I couldn't feel, I wish I couldn't love
I wish that I could stop cause it hurts so much
And I'm the only one that's trying to keep us together
When all of the signs say that I should forget her
I wish you weren't the best, the best I ever had
I wish that the good outweighed the bad
Cause it'll never be over until you tell me it's over
These battle scares don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scares don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle…
Cause you set me on fire
I've never felt so alive, yeah
No, hoping wounds heal, but it never does
That's because you're at war with love
And I'm at the point of breaking
And it's impossible to shake it (yeah)
See, you hoped the wound heals, but it never does
That's cause you're at war with love
Hope it heals, but it never does
That's cause you're at war with love
At this point all the coaches are standing swaying along with the audience.
These battle scars don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
I ain't ever gonna change
These battle scares don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
I ain't never gonna change
These battle…
The place erupts with applause as Santana finishes her song. All the coaches are standing up and clapping. Brittany heads onto the stage giving Santana a huge hug.
"You're amazing baby, I'm so proud of you." Brittany whispers in her ear as they hug.
Brittany pulls back a huge smile on her face giving Santana another hug before heading back to her seat.
"Well that was one hell of a performance. Coach what did you think?" Carson asks.
"Amazing, simply amazing." Adam says.
"That's going to be hard to top." Blake says.
"You have the whole package." Mike adds.
"I'm super proud to be your coach and I hope America realizes how good you are." Brittany says all smiles.
"What a first performance. I wouldn't want to have to follow that." Carson says.
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"Mami, papa!" Santana shouts running over to her parents.
"You were amazing mija." Maria says hugging her daughter.
"They'd have to be deaf not to give you the win." Mario says very proud of his daughter.
"Mami, papi I'm so glad you could make it." Santana happily says.
"What am I chopped liver?" Alma asks holding her arms open.
"Abuela," Santana says hugging her tightly.
Brittany stands off to the side watching Santana's family congratulate her. She wishes that she could join them, but knows she can't.
"Santana introduce us to your lovely coach over there." Alma says.
"Brittany, my mom, dad and grandma would like to meet you." Santana says walking over towards Brittany.
"Brittany Pierce, I'm a huge fan." Maria says walking up and shaking her hand. "Thank you for helping our little Santana."
"Your welcome, she was amazing to work with." Brittany says smiling at them.
Santana smiles over at Brittany who's easily talking to her family about how good her singing is.
"I have a good feeling we have a winner on our hands." Brittany says.
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"Welcome back everyone in a few minutes we're going to announce the winner of the Voice season nine." Carson says.
Santana's nervous not only would winning change her life, but she's also planning on telling her parents that she's a lesbian. It terrifies her that after this she'll be telling her parents her biggest secret. She realizes that if she wants to stay with Brittany that she'll have to tell them now.
"I have a feeling I'm going to have the winner this time." Brittany says smirking.
"Shut up," Mike grumbles.
"And now let's see who our winner is." Carson says. "In fourth is Quinn Fabray. Followed by Rachel Berry in third." he says.
Rachel starts crying hard. She can't believe that she didn't win. Quinn rolls her eyes and wonders how the hell she lost to this loser.
"Now our first place winner and winner of the ninth season of the Voice is none other than Santana Lopez." Carson shouts.
"Yes," both Santana and Brittany shouts.
Santana's parents and grandma run on the stage to hug her. Brittany watches the interaction longingly, she wishes she could congratulate Santana as well.
An hour later the party is still in full swing backstage. Everyone is celebrating Santana's win and yet another successful season. Brittany's waiting for Santana to call her over. They've been planning to tell her family they're together after she won. She frowns when Santana looks over at her with a sad look. Just then her phone goes off.
From Sexy Lady: I can't, I'm sorry.