What up Blazers hope you're all doing awesome. So heads up, today's chapter gets a little dark. It also showcases William Shuester! Figured y'all were getting sick of so many Quick-based chapters . Anyway that's it for this intro card, please enjoy
'' So what time are you getting home tonight?''
'' 9-ish, extra lessons for the guys with no talent, I swear they sound like its their first time ever speaking English. Also, there's an away game afterwards. I wish I could come home and watch you rage quit Overwatch.''
'' Well, no such luck, now go, your kids need their music teacher.''
'' Music and drama. I'm so sure that they're awaiting first period music on a Monday morning.''
'' Regardless, now come here'' Finn leant down as Rachel fixed his tie. Despite his semi-formal attire at his school, he was still obligated to wear a tie, much to his chagrin.
'' Why is it that guys are the ones who always wear ties but none of them can actually tie one?''
'' No clue, anyway, I'm off'' Finn said, pecking Rachel on the cheek as he drove away.
Rachel looked around the house before feeling a familiar feeling…morning sickness.
Even though she was in her final trimester, her pregnancy symptoms had come back with a vengeance. She now was peeing every 3 minutes and throwing up all day.
As if that wasn't bad enough, she had developed some new ones; namely heart burn and a strange aversion to fruit. She now had to avoid any food or beverage that was in any way carbonated or contained any form of acid, no matter how high or low on the pH scale it was. This sucked as before the symptoms had come back she had developed a love of orange juice. It had actually become so acute that if she ever ingested anything acidic she would wince in pain and would have to down two Tums in order to combat the heartburn.
The fruit aversion was something quite strange to say the least. The smell of apples for example now rendered her utterly nauseated. Not to the point of throwing up but enough that she needed to lie down frequently. Honestly it was so brutal she hated getting out of bed in the morning. Which is why she was going back to bed.
Rachel got up the stairs, hopped into bed and turned on the tv. Besides becoming a gamer, she had also become even bigger fan of national reality TV. It reminded her of when the New Directions performed at nationals. Normally she'd watch whatever was on, but she did have her favorites. Like America's Got Talent, The Voice, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and 90-day fiancée.
Right now, she was binging the Bachelor.
'' Don't accept the rose Lorelei! Ben only wants to date a Jewish girl to impress his family. You're a strong independent woman who doesn't need to be in a relationship to know her worth!''
Rachel sighed, she wondered what Finn was doing today.
-x-
'' Alright, so today we're doing something a little different. We're doing alphabetical improv, since its your first times, the story doesn't need to make sense, it just has to start with the next letter of the alphabet'' Finn said in an excited manner. He believed that if he sounded excited then his students would care. Instead he currently had 3 of them on their phones, one was asleep, one hadn't shown up and another seemed so high if he exploded, then entire room would get a contact high.
'' C'mon guys, this is drama, its awesome, why'd you take this class in the first place?'' Finn asked, exasperated. '' Li Fung?''
A young Asian man with the left side of his head shaved looked up from his phone. '' Yeah?''
'' Why'd you take AS drama?''
'' Hey man I just needed as easy A.''
'' Wow. Ok how about the rest of you, why're you here?''
A black lady with long black hair looked at Finn. '' This class makes me seem classy and I ain't goin' to Community College without 6 classes.''
'' Hey man, its like, whatever'' the stoned one said.
'' Ok Greg, you're obviously high'' Finn said.
'' Whaat? Nah Fam, I'm super chill'' he responded.
Fuck me, these guys need to get a dose of Shuester. Hey, this class is a triple and Mckinley is like 10 minutes from here Finn thought.
'' Alright you guys, breaktime, I need to take care of something.''
Seeing their door of opportunity, the children bolted.
Finn pulled out his phone and tapped on a contact.
-x-
'' Welcome back Ms. Marx, what colorful name did you call Mr. Ramirez this time?''
'' Luis Tamaleson'' the woman said.
'' Mr. Shuester, I cannot tolerate any form of racism in my class. Claire is already failing Spanish, these rude remarks need to stop.''
Will Shuester looked at the people in front of him. One was a member of McKinley's latest Glee Club ensemble and the other was a trusted colleague and friend who had helped Will out a long time ago.
'' Look Claire, what you said is racist and unacceptable, please wait outside whilst Mr. Ramirez and I discuss your punishment'' Will said matter-of-factly.
The girl sauntered out as the two men spoke.
'' Will, she's out of control, sure she's the new Marley Rose/Rachel Berry but seriously, I have never met a student who, pardon my language, gave less of a fuck than she does.''
'' Look Dave I get it, she's a racist and she hates taking Spanish.'' Will's eyebrows shot up and a grin appeared across his face.
'' Will man you OK? You look like you're about to try kill Batman.''
'' What's Claire's favorite thing in the world?'' Will asked.
'' GLEE club?''
'' Exactly. Claire, come in here, your punishment's been decided.''
The young woman sauntered back in and sat down. '' Yeah?''
'' You're officially out of GLEE club'' Dave said nonchalantly.
'' What? No, GLEE is my life. My dream is to be the next P!nk!''
'' Let me finish Ms. Marx. You're going to be kicked out of GLEE club unless two things happen.''
'' Yeah?'' Claire remarked.
'' You get an A* on your next test for me, which is in 3 days. Keep in mind that means 97% or higher. And if that's accomplished, you need to sing Despacito to see if you're still welcomed back after your racial remarks to MR. Ramirez. Are we clear?''
Claire gave the two men a dirty look. '' Damn you Shuester.''
As Dave and Claire left Will's office, the man received a call from one of his closest friends.
'' Hello Mr. Hudson'' Will answered.
'' Hi Mr. Shue- Will. Sorry still getting used to not calling you by your title.''
'' No stress, what's up?''
'' I have a problem, an educational problem?''
'' What specifically?''
'' These kids I'm teaching. They have no respect for the arts. One guy's stoned, one just wants an easy A, and one just wants four classes or her college application form. I figured there's only one way to make them love the arts, a heavy dose of Will Shuester.''
'' Wait, you want me to come teach your kids?''
'' Sort of. I want you to sing with me to them, show them how fun drama actually is.''
'' When?''
'' Now.''
'' Finn, I'm the principal, I can't just drop everything to help you.''
'' Mr. Shuester its Claire Marx again, she just spray painted a penis on David Ramirez's Honda'' came the voice of Will's secretary.
Will clutched the phone to his ear. '' I'll be right over.''
-x-
Finn stood in his school's parking lot as he saw a semi-formally dressed man walk up to him.
'' Finn, good to see you, how's Rachel?''
'' She's ok, some new symptoms but we're almost there. Can't wait to meet my kids.''
'' Kids she's pregnant with twins? Congratulations, as the father of twins myself I cannot attest to the wonders of being a parent.''
'' Thanks Will. Follow me.''
Finn led Will into an auditorium where a group of teenagers were busy chatting amongst themselves.
'' Everyone listen up. This is William Michael Shuester. He taught my wife and myself along with my closest friends. He's the principal of William McKinley High and I've invited him to show you guys how cool drama is.''
Li Fung looked up. '' Hey that's the dude who coached that nationals glee team a while ago.''
'' You are correct Mr..-
'' Fung, Li Fung.''
'' Well Mr. Fung I am an ex-glee director and I am privileged to have been the one to coach Mr. Hudson here.''
'' You coached Treetop? Our condolences'' Li Fung remarked, earning a snicker from the rest of the class.
'' Knock it off. Mr. Shue, take it away.''
Will grabbed a nearby microphone and began singing.
'' Every time when I look in the mirror
All these lines on my face getting clearer
The past is gone
And it went by, like dusk to dawn
Isn't that the way?
Everybody's got their dues in life to pay
Yeah, I know nobody knows
Where it comes and where it goes
I know it's everybody's sin
You got to lose to know how to win
Half my life's in books, written pages
Live and learn from fools and from sages
You know it's true, oh
All the things come back to you
Sing with me, sing for a year
Sing for the laughter, and sing the tear
Sing with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away
Yeah, sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter, and sing for the tear
Sing it with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take…
'' Ah!'' Finn screamed in pain as he fell to the ground.
Will stopped singing and ran to Finn who was clutching his arm.
'' Finn, talk to me.''
'' L-Li'' Finn pointed to his student who was twirling a desert eagle.
'' Li! What'd you do?!'' Will shrieked at him.
'' I needed to shut you up somehow, so Treetop got shot.''
'' Well then, I hope yo' ass is ready for big boy jail'' the black woman smirked.
'' Wait, what the?'' two security officers burst in and grabbed Li.
'' Whoever you are, thank you'' Will said.
'' Name's Lynn, look Mr. Hudson can be a bit much but I've seen too many people get shot, I ain't about to see another fatality.''
'' Thank you Lynn, call 911, we need an ambulance'' Will lifted Finn up and took him to the nurse whilst Lynn called 911.
As Finn was ushered into the nurse's office, Will texted a number.
-x-
Rachel was at home busy watching 90 day fiancée when the door burst open,
'' Gah, Kurt, Blaine, you know you could've knocked right?''
'' Yeah, we could have but we figured you'd want to know that your husband's been shot.''
Told y'all it'd get dark. Thanks for reading and remember to stay safe and stay awesome!
