-Chaoter 42-Regionals part 1-
-Rachel pov-
It is finally competition day. This is our next step toward nationals. This is our next step toward winning it all. I can feel it all coming together finally.
I mean it feels better now that I have my full song done. It's better than the other one I tried.
-flashback-Rachel singing-
You've got just one egg
You're not going to make an omelette
Flying just one way
You're not going to make a jet set
Sister, brother, wherefore art thou?
No need for bunk beds in my bedroom now
Oh, damn you, dads
Why did you settle for only me?
I'm an only child
More than enough for them, but not enough for me
Only child, only child, only child
The only Berry on my family tree
"I do not believe I should be feeling this attacked but I do" I look at my dad who seems more there than my daddy beside him "Uhh Quinn?"
"Nope I am not getting into this one" Quinn turns into a bat and starts flying away 'I am going to enjoy some upside down time'
"Santana?" My other mate turns and runs away "What is the point of mates again?"
"Sweetheart we did not just settle for you" Daddy sighs before going on "We wanted another child but things happened"
"I happened" Jamie sits up some from her spot "Some of my emails threatened to find any willing participant for them to have another child and..well I could have been arrested for what I sent"
"Remind me to go through my emails" Mom sighs and looks at me "Rachel this has to be personal if you truly want the spot"
"Give me the spot I have it" They look skeptical and I give the best determined face I can "I promise I am up to it"
"Alright" Mom gives her nod of acceptance "I will give it to you"
-Present day-
The warblers have come out and the music knocks me out of my thoughts. I talked with Kurt earlier and got him excited again. We are back to 100% friends again..or so I believe.
He looks at me as it begins and I give a thumbs up.
(Lyrics from genius)
[KURT]
The power lines went out
And I am all alone
But I don't really care, at all
Not answering my phone
[BLAINE]
All the games you played
The promises you made
Couldn't finish what you started
Only darkness still remains
[BLAINE & KURT]
Lost sight
Couldn't see
When it was you and me
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
But I think I'll be alright
[KURT (with BLAINE)]
Been (Black and blue before)
There's no need to explain
I am not the jaded kind
Playback's such a waste
[KURT with BLAINE]
You're invisible
Invisible to me
My wish is coming true
Erase the memory of your face
[BLAINE & KURT]
Lost sight
Couldn't see
When it was you and me
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
But I think I'll be alright
[KURT with BLAINE]
One day
You will wake up
With nothing but "Your sorry's"
[BLAINE]
And someday
You will get back
[BLAINE with KURT]
Everything you gave me
[BLAINE & KURT]
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
[KURT (BLAINE)]
Blow the candles out (The candles out)
Looks like a solo (Solo tonight) tonight
[BLAINE & KURT]
But I think I'll be alright
Everyone applauds and I stand up as I cheer. They sound so amazing together! I can not wait to sing with my girls like that! The music changes and now Blaine is up by himself.
(Lyrics from genius)
[BLAINE (with THE WARBLERS)]
Right right, turn off the lights
We gonna lose our minds tonight
(What's the dealio?)
I love when it's all too much
5 AM turn the radio up
(Where's the rock and roll?)
Party crasher, panty snatcha'
Call me up if you are gangsta'
Don't be fancy
Just get dancy
Why so serious?
[BLAINE with THE WARBLERS]
So raise your glass if you are wrong
In all the right ways
All my underdogs, we will never be, never be
Anything but loud
And nitty gritty dirty little freaks
Won't you come on, and come on, and
Raise your glass!
Just come on and come and
Raise your glass!
[BLAINE (with THE WARBLERS)]
Slam slam oh hot damn
What part of party don't you understand?
(Wish you'd just freak out)
Can't stop coming in hot
I should be locked up right on the spot
(It's so on right now)
Party crasher, panty snatcha'
Call me up if you a gangsta'
Don't be fancy
Just get dancy
Why so serious?
[BLAINE with THE WARBLERS]
So raise your glass if you are wrong
In all the right ways
All my underdogs, we will never be, never be
Anything but loud
And nitty gritty dirty little freaks
Won't you come on, and come on, and
Raise your glass!
Just come on and come and
Raise your glass!
Just come on and come on and
Raise your glass!
Just come on and come and
Raise your glass!
[BLAINE]
My glass is empty...
That sucks!
So if you're too school for cool
And you're treated like a fool
[THE WARBLERS]
(Like a fool)
[BLAINE]
You could choose to let it go
[THE WARBLERS]
(Let it go)
[BLAINE]
We can always, we can always
Party on our own...
[BLAINE with THE WARBLERS, (BLAINE)]
So raise your
So raise your glass (glass) if you are wrong
In all the right ways
All my underdogs, we will never be, never be
Anything but loud
And nitty gritty dirty little freaks
(So raise your) So raise your glass if you are wrong
In all the right ways
All my underdogs, (oh we we) we will never be never be!
Anything but loud
And nitty gritty dirty little freaks
(Won't you come on! and come on! and)
Raise your glass!
(Just come on and come on and)
Raise your glass!
(Won't you come on! and come on! and)
Raise your glass!
(For me)
Just come on and come on and
Raise your glass!
(For me)
Everyone is standing as they applaud now. The warblers are definitely going to be tricky to beat. I am always up for a challenge though. It makes winning so much more better to do!
We make our way from our seats to the backstage area. We hug the warblers as they pass by. I turn toward the stage and take a deep breath. This is my moment to shine here.
"Rach" I turn and see Quinn standing behind me "You got this ok? You are the star"
"She's right" Mercedes gives a genuine smile "You are the star out there..tonight at least! We will have our Oscar battle while you fight Kurt for the Tony later"
"I can not wait for that moment" I give Mercedes a big hug "I am glad we have come so far"
"I am too" We pull apart and she points to the stage "Now go!"
I nod and rush out to my spot. All of my emotion has to go into this now. Nothing can hold me back. I have to get this right.
I guess that makes sense for the song huh?
(Lyrics from genius)
[RACHEL]
What have I done? I wish I could run
Away from this ship goin' under
Just tryin' to help, hurt everyone else
Now I feel the weight of the world is on my shoulders
What can you do when your good isn't good enough
And all that you touch tumbles down?
Cause my best intentions keep makin' a mess of things
I just wanna fix it somehow
But how many times will it take?
Oh, how many times will it take for me to get it right?
To get it right
Can I start again with my faith shaken?
'Cause I can't go back and undo this
I just have to stay and face my mistakes
But if I get stronger and wiser, I'll get through this
What can you do when your good isn't good enough
And all that you touch tumbles down?
Cause my best intentions keep makin' a mess of things
I just wanna fix it somehow
But how many times will it take?
Oh, how many times will it take for me to get it right?
So I throw up my fist, throw a punch in the air
And accept the truth that sometimes life isn't fair
Yeah, I'll send out a wish, yeah, I'll send up a prayer
And finally someone will see how much I care
What can you do when your good isn't good enough
And all that you touch tumbles down?
Oh, my best intentions keep makin' a mess of things
I just wanna fix it somehow
But how many times will it take?
Oh, how many times will it take to get it right?
To get it right
Everyone applauds and I let out a smile. They really enjoyed my song! I finally did it right! I am on my way to stardom starting now!
I am soon joined by the club as our group song begins to play.
(Lyrics from genius)
[RACHEL & SANTANA]
Yeah, you may think that I'm a zero (Huh)
But hey, everyone you wanna be
Probably started off like me
You may say that I'm a freak show (I don't care)
But hey, give it just a little time
I bet you're gonna change your mind
[RACHEL & FINN]
All of the dirt you've been throwin' my way
It ain't so hard to take, that's right
Cause I know one day you'll be screaming my name
And I'll just look away, that's right
[NEW DIRECTIONS]
Just go ahead and hate on me and run your mouth
So everyone can hear
Hit me with the worst you've got and knock me down
Baby, I don't care
Keep it up and soon enough you'll figure out
You wanna be, you wanna be a loser like me
A loser like me
[FINN & BRITTANY]
Push me up against the locker
And hey, all I do is shake it off
I'll get you back when I'm your boss
I'm not thinkin' 'bout you haters
Cause, hey, I could be a superstar
I'll see you when you wash my car
[RACHEL & FINN]
All of the dirt you've been throwin' my way
It ain't so hard to take, that's right
Cause I know one day you'll be screaming my name
And I'll just look away, that's right
[NEW DIRECTIONS]
Just go ahead and hate on me and run your mouth
So everyone can hear
Hit me with the worst you've got and knock me down
Baby, I don't care
Keep it up and soon enough you'll figure out
You wanna be, you wanna be a loser like me
A loser like me
A loser like me
[BRITTANY & NEW DIRECTIONS]
Hey you over there
Keep the L up, up in the air
Hey you over there
Keep the L up, cause I don't care
You can throw your sticks
And you can throw your stones
Like a rocket, just watch me go
Yeah L-O-S-E-R, I can only be who I are
[NEW DIRECTIONS]
Just go ahead and hate on me and run your mouth (Yeah)
So everyone can hear
Hit me with the worst you've got and knock me down
Baby, I don't care
Keep it up and soon enough you'll figure out
You wanna be, you wanna be a loser like me
Just go ahead and hate on me and run your mouth (Yeah)
So everyone can hear
Hit me with the worst you've got and knock me down
Baby, I don't care
Keep it up and soon enough you'll figure out
You wanna be, you wanna be a loser like me
(A loser like me)
A loser like me
(A loser like me)
A loser like me
Everyone is giving us a standing ovation and I can not fight the huge smile. We take our bows and head to the green room. Now we have to wait for the judges to talk. It will be close between us and the warblers.
But I am proud that we all left it out there. No matter what I am proud of what we did today.
