Today's prompt goes:
wesandwarblers:can you write a story where wes and the warblers of today go to nationals and all of the warblers of the first age come and watch them?
Also I'm sorry for the long wait. But I was hit hard by the flu and are still recovering from it. So my mind is not as alert as usually.
They were in New York! They'd made it! They had defeated everyone to get here. It was so amazing they were in the final! The Warblers had for the first time in forever gotten to nationals and they had gotten to showcase. He'd kept his promise to Otto! He had helped lead the Warblers to nationals. It had been an amazing feeling to finally win at regionals. And the feeling when he called Otto and told him… well him, Nathan and Mitch because you can't call one of them without talking to the others. Wes smiled and looked around. He could remember that moment and relive it over and over again.
Flashback
"And now", the emcee said. "To announce our winner Lieutenant Governor Stevens' wife , Carla Turlington Stevens." She got polite applauds
"My husband is verbally abusive and I have been drinking since noon", she said. "I'm bored. Let's just see who won huh?" She opened the envelope and the boys prayed. "The Warblers! You are going to Nationals in New York."
Wes was actually knocked to the floor by the force in the hug Nick and Jeff gave him… well tackle. Wes had been standing in the front and Nick and Jeff were a bit behind him. When they heard they had won they had cheered and jumped onto Wes' back. Wes had fallen forward in shock and as soon as he hit the ground he was buried by a pile of happy Warblers. Wes just let them at it, they were just happy. After a little bit they let him up so that he could accept the trophy for them. Blaine had tried to move forward to do it but Jeff and David held him back. Blaine may be the lead singer… but Wes was their leader and this was his moment. He was the first chairman for a very long time to lead the Warblers past regionals. They had even beaten the New Directions with their amazing original songs. After handing the trophy over to his Warblers Wes turned to look at Mike and Tina. He smiled and raised his hand at them. Tina smiled and walked over to him and took his hands. She looked at him and sang softly:
You're one of a kind, I can't explain it.
You're kind of cool, in a wonderful way.
Though you're weird, you can make it.
And who better than me to show you.
Who better than me to set you on your way.
Wes smiled and gave her a hug and then gave Mike a hug. They broke that hug to stare in shock as Coach Sylvester punched the announcer in the face.
End flashback
"Do you think we can win", a timid voice suddenly asked and Wes turned and noticed Nick. The younger Warbler looked so scared and nervous. Wes understood how he felt. This would be the first time Nick sang lead and with Kurt gone Blaine refused to lead so it was on Nick, Jeff and Wes himself now. Blaine had even refused to take part in the numbers onstage. Wes knew why… it wasn't just because his sadness would shine through his performance… Blaine was ready to transfer to be with Kurt. He was preparing the Warblers to shine without him. Wes looked at Nick again and noticed his nerves. Wes understood the younger boy's nerves. He had been there himself. When Jesse was expelled from Dalton and it fell upon him to be the lead singer that pulled the biggest weight. Wes smiled and wrapped his arm around Nick's shoulders.
"We can make it", he said. "We have an amazing repertoire. Your voice is amazing and so is Jeff's. We can make it, no sweat. We will show all this over the top performers what nice gentlemen from Dalton can do. Our dance routines are tres bien thanks to David, Blaine and your hubby. Our song arrangements are se magnifique and our brotherhood will show on stage. Everyone will see that we are a unity and everyone will love it. After all…"
"Who doesn't love the Lion King?" Nick filled in.
"Exactly", Wes said and smiled at him.
"So", a voice said behind them. "You finally got to use that Lion King?"
Nick looked at Wes when the older boy's eyes widened. Nick had seen Wes surprised just… never this surprised. His eyes were so wide he looked funny and he flew around so fast Nick was surprised he didn't fall over himself. Nick also turned around, wondering who would bother them just before they were to go out on the stage to perform. He saw a big group of guys stand there, two stood out to him. One that was massive and another that looked a lot like Wes. Wes seemed to be unable to speak. He was just gaping and his older copy smiled.
"Go knock them dead kiddo", he said. "We'll be in the audience."
Nick grinned when Wes ran forward and hugged the guy tightly.
"Thank you", Wes said. "Warblers!" the last he called since it was their turn to go onstage. The other guys smiled and left as Wes rallied his troops.
"Okay guys", Wes said and looked around at the nervous faces around him. "We've gotten this far because we are the best. None of the other choirs have the soul we have in their performances. The judges knows this and this is what we will use out there on the stage and show them all who the true winners of this competition really are."
The Warblers all cheered and waited for their name to be called.
When it was they all stepped out on the stage. It was in complete darkness. The lights came one when the Warbler tenors sang:
Nants ingonyama bagithi baba
Sithi uhhmm ingonyama
Ingonyama
Siyo Nqoba
Ingonyama
The rest of the Warblers joined in.
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (x6)
Nick stepped forward and started to sing while the Warblers moved in time to the music.
From the day we arrive on the planet
And blinking, step into the sun – Nick stepped into that single spotlight, blinking.
There's more to see than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high – The lights started to light up slowly.
Through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round
It's the Circle of Life – The crowd stood up cheering as the a cappella group broke out in different harmonies again, few of them singing in Zulu, and the lights came on with full force. The group in black Dalton blazers cheered the loudest of all.
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the Circle
The Circle of Life
The Warblers held out that last note but then went completely quiet. The audience hesitated wondering if something was wrong… but then the basses began doing low almost throat sounds and the others began sounding oooh or aaah as Nick moved back and Thad moved forward with an evil smirk on his face and fixing his tie(Warblers,Thad,Jeff):
Spoken: I never thought hyenas essential
They're crude and unspeakably plain
But maybe they've a glimmer of potential
If allied to my vision and brain – Thad smirked at the audience as the boys started doing the backups (listening to the song, it's easier than describing the sounds). Thad moved over the floor looking really evil and the black blazer boys grinned like crazy at it. Thad moved around among the Warblers as he sang:
I know that your powers of retention
Are as wet as a warthog's backside
But thick as you are, pay attention – He "hit" Jeff up the head as the blonde Warbler swatted at the air.
My words are a matter of pride
It's clear from your vacant expressions
The lights are not all on upstairs
But we're talking kings and successions
Even you can't be caught unawares
So prepare for a chance of a lifetime
Be prepared for sensational news
A shining new era
Is tiptoeing nearer
And where do we feature?- Jeff stepped forward when he asked this and Thad patted him on the head.
Just listen to teacher
I know it sounds sordid
But you'll be rewarded
When at last I am given my dues
And injustice deliciously squared
Be prepared! - Thad threw his arms out to the side while the boys flocked around him
It's great that we'll soon be connected
With a king who'll be all-time adored – Thad looked smug and grabbed the collar part of his blazer looking "important".
Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected
To take certain duties on board
The future is littered with prizes
And though I'm the main addressee
The point that I must emphasize is – Thad spun around facing the boys and they spread out around him.
You won't get a sniff without me!
So prepare for the coup of the century – The boys actually danced here, moves that the black clad boys proud of being allowed to teach the moves to Wes… A long time ago.
(Oooh!)
Be prepared for the murkiest scam
(Oooh... La! La! La!)
Meticulous planning
(We'll have food!)
Tenacity spanning
(Lots of food)
Decades of denial
(We repeat)
Is simply why I'll
(Endless meat)
Be king undisputed
(Aaaaaaah...)
Respected, saluted
(...aaaaaaah...)
And seen for the wonder I am
(...aaaaaaah!)
Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
(Oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo)
Be prepared!
Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared -
Be prepared!
The music died off again and the audience started to cheer like crazy again but then the boys started to sing, in eight way harmony (Warblers,Nick,Jeff):
Can you feel the love tonight?
The peace the evening brings
The world, for once, in perfect harmony
With all its living things
Nick walked out centre stage with Jeff. Nick looked sad and Jeff danced around a bit. Nick sighed and sang:
So many things to tell her
But how to make her see
The truth about my past? Impossible!
She'd turn away from me
Nick walked slowly back into formation and Jeff watched him sadly and turned to the audience.
He's holding back, he's hiding
But what, I can't decide
Why won't he be the king I know he is
The king I see inside?
All the boys ran up to him and they all sang together:
Can you feel the love tonight?
The peace the evening brings
The world, for once, in perfect harmony
With all its living things
Can you feel the love tonight?
You needn't look too far
Stealing through the night's uncertainties
Love is where they are
The Warblers grouped together again and Wes burst through the line singing with more power than anyone had ever heard:
Now we found our way
On the path unwinding
In the Circle
The Circle of Life
The Warblers bowed their heads and the crowd went wild cheering loudly for them. The boys started to grin and jump up and down. The black blazer boys hooted along with the wolf-whistling. The Warblers grinned wider and bowed to the audience.
The Warblers were celebrating. They had won! They had crushed all opponents! Everyone had loved them. Their joy knew no boundaries. Wes was so happy he was about to cry. That's when he heard a whistle and turned around. The auditorium was almost empty, save from that group of young men that Nick had seen. Now he and the rest of the Warblers noticed that they were wearing Dalton Academy uniform, but black. The older Warblers thought they recognized a few faces from those midsummer parties they went to each year, but they weren't sure. A brunette jumped onto the stage. His shoulder long brown hair was pulled back in a small pony tail.
"Baby you did it!" he cheered and the Warblers looked confused. But then Wes shocked them all by running at the guy and tackling him in a hug. This seemed to be a signal to the other black clad young men. They got onto the stage and all gave Wes big hugs. Wes' face was split into a big grin. A massive African-American walked over to the Warblers, smiling broadly.
"Good job", he said. "You did what we couldn't."
"Yeah!" a blonde shouted and ran over. "And knowing what it did to the audience when you do the Lion King we all regret doing it when our baby suggested it all those years ago!"
"Your baby", David asked. "Who's that?"
"That would be me", Wes explained and walked over. "Guys, even though you should already recognize most of them, this is Warbler alumni. The Warblers from school year 2004-2005."
"04/05?" Thad asked. "But… how's that possible? That you know them I mean?"
"Wes is our little brother", the blonde from before said.
"I'll explain later", Wes said. "Now… let's celebrate."
"But no drugs this time Wes", an Asian guy looking a lot like Wes said. The Warblers stared at their leader.
"Drugs?!" they yelled. Wes turned to Jerry.
"You just had to mention that didn't you?" he asked. Jerry just grinned innocently. This would really be a night to remember.
(Here you go, feel free to send me request by review or pm ;) And I'll see what I can do about it :D)
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