This story is based from this prompt:
Felix2010 - Hey, can you do a one-shot where Jeff gets kicked out of the Warblers because he's the odd one out and Wes gives him the idea to submit a write in club for sectionals or regional(whatever one is first) and when they need a 'sponsor' Wes agrees to be it?
Jeff was crying and he was not ashamed of doing so. He didn't understand why no one had spoken up for him, not even Thad or David… or Trent or Fred or Nick… No Nick wasn't there. He was out sick so he couldn't speak up for him. But to kick him out of the Warblers because he was blonde and he refused to dye his hair? That was just mean and it hurt that no one spoke up for him. But since Sebastian had taken over the club just after sectionals no one had a say anymore.
John, Luke and Chris had already quit. They quit after sectionals when Sebastian got the freshmen to agree on getting rid of the council and making him captain. Even though they were few no one else said anything so the freshmen… I mean sophomores had already quit. They refused to be part of a dictatorship. Jeff had missed them and he knew Trent missed his little gossip whores the most. But the trio didn't speak to any of the Warblers, too angry with them. Rock followed their lead, as did Joseph and Frank. But the rest stayed.
Jeff had stayed because Nick stayed and Nick stayed because of David and Thad… and David and Thad stayed because of Wes. Wes. Jeff sobbed. If Wes was here none of this would've happened. Sebastian would've been dealt with sooner. Thad and David had promised Wes to run things smoothly but they hadn't been able to do so.
And now Jeff was kicked out because of the color of his hair! He sobbed again. No one had stood up for him and no one had come looking for him. No one. Wes would've. He would've come looking and make everything better. Jeff had the phone to his ear even before he thought the thought.
"This is Wes", a voice answered on the other end.
"Wes", Jeff sobbed out.
"Jeff? Jeffy what's wrong? Why are you crying?"
"Big brother I need you."
"Where are you Jeffy?"
"In… in the hallway."
"Why aren't you with the Warblers?"
"They…" Jeff sobbed. "They kicked me out."
Silence.
"What", the utter disbelief in Wes' voice made Jeff cry even harder.
"They kicked me out Wes", he sobbed. "Big brother I need you."
"I'll be there as soon as I can Jeffy. Can you talk to me instead while I get the tickets?"
"Yeah."
"What happened?"
"The new kid… Sebastian."
"Yeah you told me about him. What's he done? Is he bullying you? Do I need to kick his ass?"
Jeff really wanted to say yes to the last one but Wes would be in trouble if he hurt Sebastian.
"He's taken over Wes. He got rid of the council and made himself captain and lead vocalist and… and he kicked me out."
"What for Jeffy?"
"For being blonde."
"He what?!"
"He kicked me out for being blonde. He says it makes me stand out and the Warblers is a unity and it should be shown on stage. My blonde hair makes me stand out too much and he wants me to dye it. I refused and he kicked me out! No one said anything against him! Not even Trent, Thad or David. The sophomores already quit and Rock and Joe are gone and Frank and… and I don't know what to do Wes. He kicked me out."
"What did Nick say?"
"Nick's sick… Wes I need you. I wanna sing and dance and I wanna win. I wanna beat Sebastian but I can't."
"Yes you can baby", Wes said in a soothing voice. "How many times do I have to tell you that I believe you can do anything?"
"But Wes I can't", Jeff sobbed. "I can't. I'm not smart or strong like you."
"No you are smart and strong like you."
"What", Jeff asked.
"Baby you are stronger and smarter than you give yourself credit for. I have ordered tickets so I will be there tomorrow."
"Wes I need you", Jeff sobbed. "I don't know what to do."
"Of course you do baby", Wes soothed. "I know you do. You want to sing, dance and compete so… start a write in glee club."
"What", Jeff sniffled.
"Start a write in glee club. It means you can take members from all over the place, as long as you are twelve students by the end."
"But… Dalton won't sponsor a second choir."
"You just leave that to me baby okay? Now dry your tears baby and I will see you tomorrow."
"Wessie", Jeff sniffled.
"Yes Jeffy."
"Can… can you sing the mouse song."
Wes smiled, Jeff knew it, he could hear it in his voice.
"Of course baby", he said and started singing:
Come along
Will there be sunshine shinin'?
Will we find a silver linin'?
Come along
Sing a song
When today becomes tomorrow
Will we find joy or sorrow?
Sing a song
Is it wrong?
To put all our hopes together
And wish for something better?
Is it wrong
To belong?
To face the future with another
Who means more than any other
Is to belong
We'll paint the grey clouds
With pretty rainbow hues
And we'll brush the gloom away
And save it for a rainy day
Rainy day
Oh today!
If troubles cast a shadow
And shadows makes the sun afraid to stay
But it's okay
'Cause there will be sunshine shinin'
And we'll find a silver linin' another day
Tomorrow is another day
How I wish you'll always stay
Tomorrow is another day
"Wes", Jeff said in a small broken voice.
"Yes baby", Wes answered.
"I need you."
"I'll be there tomorrow okay? Now you go and do what you have to do. Sounds to me as if you already have tenors, baritones and basses."
"I do", Jeff sniffed.
"John, Luke, Chris, Joe, Frank and Rock."
"But they quit the Warblers."
"You are not a Warbler anymore Jeffy. You are creating something new. With the guys and Nick, I can't imagine him leaving you, there will be eight of you. Spread the word around, on Facebook and show choir blogs. You will get the last four. Okay?"
"Yeah", Jeff sniffled and dried his eyes. "Wessie."
"Yes Jeff."
"I love you."
"Love you too little brother, okay I'll see you soon."
Jeff nodded and hung up.
Wes had been right. Thad had sent Nick a text about Jeff being thrown out of the Warblers and Nick quit the second he heard. Nick was going to stick by Jeff till the end because that's what you do when you love someone. Jeff told him of Wes' idea and Nick agreed. They texted the sophomores and Joseph, Frank and Rock. Now the group was in Niff's room in the Dragon.
"So what should we call this new group", John asked, while Rock was e-mailing the show choir competition people. Since the Golden Goblets had folded there was an open slot at regionals and they were taking it.
"I was thinking Breaking Free", Jeff said and smiled sadly. "I got kicked out but the rest of you broke free."
"That's cool", Luke said. "I like that… so who will the last five members be?"
"Three", a voice said from the door and Nick flew up and tackled Thad to the floor in a hug. The smallest Warbler soon found himself buried in a happy pile of hugging boys.
"Make that two", Trent said as he also stepped inside. "Now where are my gossip whores?"
John, Luke and Chris practically tackled him to the floor too in their eagerness to hug him.
"At last", Rock said in a fake-psycho voice. "My arm is complete again."
"Shut up", Trent and his gossip whores said, happily. They all sat down and started to muse about who the last two would be… when Chris' phone started ringing.
"Nǐ hǎo", Chris said happily and the boys stared as he babbled away in Chinese. His smile gave way for confusion and his eyes went huge. "Really?! You mean it?! Are you sure?! Man that would be amazing! But… why I thought things were back to good at McKinley."
The boys stared at him with even bigger eyes.
"They did not say that", Chris asked. "You gotta be kidding me?! Sam?! As in Evans? They chose Sam as the featured dancer over Blaine and you?! And Ti? No way! Are you joking? Yeah sure I'll ask." He turned to the Breaking Free members. "Would you guys mind having Mike and Tina joining us?"
"No not at all", Nick said and smiled. "That would be really great. Tell them to meet us outside of Dalton tomorrow morning. It is Saturday so…"
"Sweet", Chris said happily and started talking Chinese again.
"Am I the only one that thinks everything is sounding exactly the same?" Jeff asked and everyone shook their heads. He was not the only one. But this was good. They were twelve now.
"Anyone knowing how Tike knew before we told anyone we are looking for members", Rock asked as he sent the choir information to the competition people. Everyone shook their heads. They had no idea.
"Oh I'm so happy to see you all", Tina said as she gave each boy a hug, she hugged Chris just a little bit tighter. "We heard what happened and decided to join."
"Thanks Tina, Mike", Jeff said as he hugged both Asians. "But how did you know?"
"The Asian community is tight", Chris and Tike said and then laughed.
"You told them", Luke stated and Chris shook his head.
"Nope", he said happily. "Wes did!"
"He told us everything", Tina said and hugged Jeff again. "And don't you worry. We will crush the Warblers and the Nude Erections."
"Why this hate", Rock asked as they headed for the gym, they were going to practice in there… and stay out of sight from the Warblers.
"Tina and Rachel had a diva off about a Celine Dion song", Mike explained. "And Tina won the thing clearly but Schue told her she could not solo at regionals because she did at sectionals and her voice is not near as good as Rachel's."
"It's not", Nick said. "It's better."
Tina smiled at him and Mike grinned proudly.
"Breaking Free is a perfect name by the way", she said. "Because that's what we are doing."
"We should've called it Tina and the Tweets", Trent joked and they all laughed. In the gym they sat down and Mike told them that Schue had decided to feature Sam as the dancer since he spoke more to the female crowd than Mike did. Because Sam was a: blonde, b: muscular, c: good looking and d: had that innocent boy next door air around him. When Mike pointed out that his talent was better Schue told him to not be so selfish. Mike had gotten enough of it then. Mike had given up so much of his time and had had a fallout with his dad because of what he did for the glee club. That was the last straw so he didn't feel bad about leaving.
"With Jeff and Mike joining us I am sure we can get amazing choreography", Tina said proudly.
"Don't sell yourself short Ti", Chris said. "You're not that bad yourself."
"When is regionals by the way", Frank asked.
"In two weeks", Trent and the sophomores said.
"And what about the Warblers?"
"Sebastian has had four more of his brainless goons joining the ranks", Chris said.
"In the exact moment Thad and Trent quit he sent out messages to them and they were there in two minute", John continued.
"They are planning on doing Shakira and Stevie Wonder for regionals", Luke picked up. "So far it's Whenever, Wherever and Signed, Sealed, Delivered that is their setlist."
"Sebastian is leading in both songs", Trent finished.
"How do you know all this", Mike asked in awe and the ex-Warblers chuckled or snorted.
"Mike", Rock said. "Tina. Let me introduce you to Trent and the Sophomores or the Gossip Pimp and his Gossip Whores."
Tina laughed and Mike smiled.
"So what songs should we do", Frank asked and they started thinking.
"We don't have to go a cappella", Thad added. "Tina would sadly drown in the testosterone."
"Agreed", the ex-Warblers said.
"I have an idea", Jeff said. "We should do I Want To Break Free, but we hide Tina in the middle and maybe Nick can lead the first verse and then for the second Tina appears and takes the rest of the song."
"That is a splendid idea Jeff", Trent said. "Oh and we need a duet."
"I know", Thad said and smirked. "Niff you will sing With Or Without You."
"And Thad will blow them all away with My Way", Frank added.
"Wait what", Thad said confused.
"Dude I've heard you sing it, you're amazing."
"Then we have our setlist", Jeff stated. "So let's start talking about choreography."
"Wow and here I thought I'd walk in on a chaos", a voice said and they looked up.
"Wes!" Jeff cheered and catapulted himself from his seat on the bleachers and into Wes' awaiting arms. Wes smiled fondly as he held Jeff. Jeff started sobbing again and Wes rocked him while whispering soothing words to him.
After a lot of hugs and greetings Wes listened to the gang telling him about their plans. He agreed that they were all good but he told them to find a place to rehearse off Dalton and in between Lima and Westerville to make it easier for all of them. Mike knew the perfect place. There was an abandoned dance school in a small town between Westerville and Lima. Mike knew the guy who owned it and he was sure they could rehearse there. But there was still one problem.
"We need someone to sponsor us", Tina said. "Dalton and McKinley have both agreed to be the schools but we had to get a sponsor and money by ourselves."
"Leave that to me", Wes said with a smirk. "I can get you hair stylists and wardrobe that will make everyone jealous."
"How", Trent asked and Wes got up.
"Tina and the Tweets", Wes teased. "Say hello to your two sponsors. From the upcoming fashion line Just Mitch… Justine Gideon and Mitch Magnuson!" He pointed at the door and in through it came two people that was somewhat known by the ex-Warblers. They had met them during the midsummer parties. Justine was wearing skinny jeans, a white shirt with three quarter sleeves, a tight black vest, black stilettos and she had green eyes and long blonde hair.
"Holy smokes", Rock said with a dreamy look on his face. She was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. And judged by the looks the sophomores, Joseph and Frank had… they felt the same way. She walked up to Wes and took his hand before giving his cheek a kiss.
"Hello darling", she said. "So this is my new project?"
"Yes Justine, but take it easy on them", Wes said. "Do not tear their clothes apart or tie them to chairs so that Mitch can cut their hair."
"That is reserved only for Nate, you and Austin", Justine said happily and squealed before hurrying up to Tina and giving her a hug. Tina smiled happily and hugged her back. Wes was in meantime hugging a short brunette… that was even shorter than Thad.
"Wow I feel just a bit taller all of a sudden", Thad teased and Jeff smiled down at him. Mitch and Justine started to ask them about their visions for the show and while they did Wes pulled Jeff aside and gave him a hug and they talked about everything that had been going on. Because Wes could see that Jeff was still hurting. Jeff was so happy to have Wes there. Once again their big brother was there to save the day, when they needed him the most and he would once again chase away all the darkness, turmoil and hurt. And Jeff loved him for it.
The two weeks flew by and Wes had stayed with them to help coaching them a bit. So it was no surprise when Breaking Free named him their coach in their application so that he could go with them to the greenroom and watch them from the wings. When the competition came Wes, Justine and Mitch followed the kids to McKinley and helped them get in order.
Justine had taken Trent and Tina under her wings and was teaching them anything they needed and Tina felt smug because she knew Kurt would be so jealous. Just Mitch was spreading like wildfire and Kurt wanted clothes from there but they ran out too quickly. Justine told Tina that she was going to use her as a model in an upcoming advertisement along with Trent, Joseph and a girl she knew back in New York. Tina was so happy about being able to help her new friends.
Mitch had managed to style everyone's hair so that they all looked amazing. Rock had been the hardest to get through with. They had been forced to tie him to the chair while Mitch worked his magic. In this case it meant just cutting off a little bit of Rock's long hair and make it just a little less curly. Tina looked amazing, all the boys agreed. She looked like a movie star and she sang like the biggest of Broadway stars. Niff shone whenever they rehearsed and Thad was truly as amazing as Frank said. The choreography was simple but outstanding at the same time.
"Oh my God you guys these outfits are amazing", Tina squealed when she saw them. She was going to wear a purple dress that was both cute and gothic at the same time and 100% her. To it she would wear black shoes she could easily dance in. She had a black belt around her waist to help show off her figure and she looked totally amazing. Mitch had styled her hair so it was black but with purple high lights matching her dress and he had her hair pulled back with a clip that looked like a black rose but she had two slings hanging loose by the ears.
The boys all had black pants, black shoes, black vests, black bands around their arms, black ties and dark purple shirts in the same color as Tina's dress. Nick, Thad and John also sported black fedoras with dark purple bands around them. Because they were the dwarves. Mike's hair was tussled in a sexy way and Mitch had put in some highlights in Jeff's hair to make it more golden and making Nick nearly faint when he saw him. Because he was sure Jeff was now really an angel. Jeff, Joseph and Frank were the three blondes and Justine had marked that by masking the stitched on the outside of their pant legs with a golden stripe. Rock, Mike, Luke and Chris were sporting sun glasses.
They had managed to sneak into the school without the Warblers or the New Directions seeing them and they were ready to bring them down. Wes smiled and told them he was going to watch from the audience when the Warblers and the New Directions performed. Mitch and Justine went with him. Justine was in the middle and was hooking her arms to Mitch and Wes'. As they walked towards the auditorium there were running feet behind them.
"Wes what are you doing here?"
Wes smiled. He'd know Blaine's voice anywhere. He turned and saw him and Kurt, along with Quinn, Rachel and Mercedes.
"I came to watch this regionals because my friends are in it", he said and gave Blaine a hug and then Kurt.
"Have you heard about our opponents", Kurt asked.
"Of course I've heard about the Warblers", Wes said and smiled.
"I meant Breaking Free."
"Yes I've heard about them and they are good."
"Darling they're not good", Justine cut in. "They are amazing."
"Oh my God", Mercedes said and grabbed Kurt's arm. "Kurt that's… that's…"
"Oh my Gaga", Kurt said and was getting all exited.
"I think they recognized us baby", Justine told Mitch.
"Totally", he said. "So weird experience."
"Oh my God this can only mean good things", Rachel squealed. "Justine Gideon and Mitch Magnuson are here to watch us perform!"
"Oh my Gaga I admire you two so much", Kurt said and looked as if he was about to faint. "If I will ever be able to buy one item from you I would be in heaven. But every time I try you are sold out."
"Justine's creations are popular all over the country", Mitch said. "We still don't have the means to produce enough."
"Mitch don't sell yourself short baby your creations are going just as fast as mine."
"Is it possible", Quinn asked. "For us to have a closer look at something you've created?"
"Yes", Justine said and the girls and Kurt squealed. "All you have to do is watch Breaking Free."
The squeals stopped and Wes laughed. Blaine stared at him.
"Breaking Free are using Mitch's and my clothes and they are all sporting hair designs by my baby here." She gave Mitch a hug. "We aren't only their stylists, we're their sponsors."
"What", Rachel asked. "How… why?"
"Wes asked us if we could", Mitch said and Wes smiled happily.
"Wes", Kurt gasped in horror. "How could you?"
"I'm their coach", Wes said and turned. "Of course I'll get them the best. Good luck guys see you soon."
Wes, Justine and Mitch watched the Warblers and the New Directions perform and all three agreed. Breaking Free were so much better. Wes noticed that the Warblers were sitting in the front but the New Directions sat just behind them. When it was time for the last group.
"And now last out tonight", the emcee said. "From William McKinley High and Dalton Academy, Breaking Free."
The crowd applauded politely while ND and the Warblers looked really confused. The music stared, a very familiar intro but added to it was boys singing. The curtain was pulled up and they saw a group of boys standing there looking down. They were standing in a V formation and the three boys in the front all had fedoras. The one that was in the point of the V looked up and sang:
I want to break free
"Oh my God it's Nick!" Kurt squeaked somewhere behind them and Wes looked smug, as did Justine and Mitch. "Their clothes are amazing."
I want to break free
I want to break free from your lies – Here he pointed at Sebastian.
You're so self-satisfied I don't need you – And moved his hand to point at the ND.
I got to break free
God knows, God knows I want to break free - "Oh trust me kid", Justine spoke up. "You haven't seen anything yet."
"What does she mean", Rachel asked but then on stage the boys spread aside in a few dance moves and out came…
"Tina?!" the ND exclaimed.
Tina: I've fallen in love
I've fallen in love for the first time
And this time I know it's for real
I've fallen in love, yeah
God knows, God knows I've fallen in love – Here she smiled at Mike and he grinned back while he and Jeff lead them through the choreography. Tina was being lifted and twirled and treated as a dance partner for all of them. And she was enjoying every bit of it.
Tina: It's strange but it's true (hey yea)
I can't get over the way you love me like you do
But I have to be sure
When I walk out that door
Oh how I want to be free baby
Oh how I want to be free
Oh how I want to break free
During the instrumental part they turned the dancing up a notch and the audience cheered and got on their feet. Jeff was front and center with Mike and they really showed off what it meant to be a real dancer. The crowd loved them and the Warblers and ND could just gape in shock and jealousy.
But life still goes on
I can't get used to living without, living without, living without you
by my side
I don't want to live alone, hey
God knows got to make it on my own
So baby can't you see
I've got to break free
I've got to break free
I want to break free, yeah
I want, I want, I want, I want to break free hey!
Joseph, Rock, Mike and Frank hoisted her into the air on their arms while the others gathered around them in various poses. The audience cheered and Tina was slowly put down on the floor when the next number started. Nick and Jeff sang with such emotion and love that no eyes were dry. Even the judges were crying and Wes handed Justine a tissue as she sniffled a thank you. Wes just smiled and then watched Thad wrap it up with My Way and he got a standing O. Wes was smiling with pride for all of them but his eyes were on the boy that was lighting up the whole stage with his smile, Jeff.
"We did it Wessie we did it!" Jeff cheered as he hugged their coach close. "Oh my God did you see the audience they loved us and the Warblers… oh God did you see the Warblers? Oh and the ND?! They couldn't believe their eyes!"
"I know Jeffy", Wes said and smiled. "I knew you could do it."
"I didn't do that much."
"Of course you did baby", Wes told him. "You started it all and kept everyone on track during rehearsals. You helped those that needed it and helped encourage everyone. This would not have been possible without you Jeffy. We all know it so shut it."
"But-"
"I said shut it."
"But Wessie", Jeff whined. Wes laughed and hugged him tightly. Before both of them were being in the center of a huge group hug. There was a knock on the door and they all turned to it. There stood Fred, David, Kurt, Blaine, Rachel, Finn and Mr. Schue.
"Can we help you", Justine asked and crossed her arms over her chest.
"We just came to say that you guys were awesome", David said and Fred hurried up to hug his little brother tightly. "I hope you guys win."
"You guys didn't do too bad David", Thad said and David lit up like the sun when he heard that.
"If you guys go to nationals", Fred asked. "Is there room for one more?"
"Always", Jeff said happily. "We are a family."
"Now what does the ND want", Mike asked holding his arms around Tina.
"We just came to wish you good luck", Rachel said stepping into the room. "And to tell you that you are welcomed back when we win even though you betrayed us."
She stopped when she got a finger in her forehead.
"Turn around and walk out that door missy", Justine said with so much venom in her voice that Rachel hurriedly obeyed. "Breaking Free is no traitors."
"Yes they are", Finn said.
"No", Jeff yelled. "Because you all let us down. We created this group to show that the fault is not with us but with you all and we were amazing and best. We will win because we are the best. We're breaking free from your stupid ideas and dictatorships. We are a group, a family and everyone means exactly the same. We all have amazing talent but you were too blind to see it, you and the Warblers both. So you'll have to pay for it now by watching us soar above your heads, soaring through the sky like the stars we are. You can't tear us down with your words and ideals and hurtful words. Because we are breaking free from that. We don't need you guys but you needed us."
"Well said Jeff", Joseph said and gave him a hand. Breaking Free joined in and cheered. Jeff smiled proudly and seeing the proud smile on Wes' face made him smile even bigger. The lights started flashing.
"So let's go and get the evaluation", he said and took Nick's hand. "Let's see what the judges and the audience think about the choices you made and the choices we made." With that they stormed past and the last to follow was Justine.
"A piece of advice", she told Kurt. "Your outfits are always exaggerated and overworked. Tone it down and you might be able to get somewhere. Ratchett-"
"It's Rachel", Rachel cut in but Justine went on as if nothing had happened.
"-I would cut my nose hair, trim the witch nails, get rid of the hypocrisy and get a soul." With that she stormed off and took Mitch's hand while swiping the hat from John and putting it on her own head.
"Satisfied", Mitch asked her.
"Always", she said happily.
Now to say that Breaking Free didn't won would be utterly ridiculous. The crowd loved them, the judges loved them, everyone loved them. They won and were heading for Chicago to blow the Windy City away with their winds of freedom because they were Breaking Free and all thanks to Jeff and Wes.
Here you go, feel free to send me request by review or pm ;) And I'll see what I can do about it :D
In the last chapter I had: Mitch as the delivery guy; Justine, Alvaro, Austin, Nathan and Otto at the Bean; Jerry as the guy talking to the substitute teacher aka Lucas; the Everett twins nearly colliding with Kurt and Mark and Kim in the auditorium.
Did you catch them all ;)
Lissi47 - Well not maybe but it was them and you managed to get them all actually I think no wait you missed Lucas ;)
