The New Kid Chapter 131, a glee fanfic

CHAPTER 131

"Ladies and Gentlemen of the United States… the wait is over. Tonight, we crown the winner. This is the X Factor final!" Dermott exclaimed. Finn and Ella were, once again, sitting in the green room with all of the contestants as they were about to perform their group number. "Back in the summer, with nation-wide auditions and it ends here tonight. We are live in front of 40,000 of the finest people here in Madison Square Garden for the last round. It is a head to head face-off between the one remaining boy and the one remaining girl. It is Finn and Ella. There can be only one winner. In case you've forgotten, the decision of who takes home the crown is all down to you. Also, on the stage, we've got some great guests tonight. One Direction are here for a third time! I don't think anyone is complaining though. Emile Sande is also here and so is Rihanna! But first, doing what they do best, with flashing lights and a whole lot more, it's the X Factor finalists!"

OK, y'all should actually listen to this. It's my favourite Christmas song. It's a medley of different Christmas songs. To hear it, click:

watch?v=hIiQvCHCaco

Or Search… 'The Finalists Christmas Mashup X Factor 2012'

Union J:

When the snowman brings the snow,

Well he just might like to know.

He's put a great big smile on somebody's face.

Melanie:

Oh I wish it could be Christmas everyday

Let the bells ring out for Christmas

Jade:

I don't want a lot for Christmas

There is just one thing I need

Jahmene:

I don't care about the presents

Underneath the Christmas tree

Kye:

I don't need to hang my stocking

There upon the fireplace

Santa Claus won't make me happy

With a toy on Christmas day

District3:

I just want you for my own

More than you could ever know

Make my wish come true

All:

All I want for Christmas is you

Rylan:

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

All:

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

You better watch out

You better not cry

You better not pout

I'm telling you why

Santa Claus is coming to town

He sees you when you're sleeping

And he knows when you're awake

He knows if you've been bad or good

So be good for goodness sake

You better watch out

You better not cry

You better not pout

I'm telling you why

Finn and Ella:

Santa Claus is coming to town

Santa Claus is coming

To town

"The X Factor finalists everybody!" Dermott shouted as all but two competitors left the stage. "And the final two still standing… give it up for Ella and Finn!"

At this point, Ella and Finn were allowed to walk off stage to get ready for the show.

"All right, last night, Ella, Finn and Christopher faced off against each other in an absolut classic. Arguably, the best final we've ever had. But due to Christopher's severely unsportsmanlike conduct after the show and putting one of our two finalists at risk, he is not with us tonight."

The audience cheered.

"OK, the battle recommences. First up is Ella and Tulisa with their mentor-mentee duet!"

I believe the children are our future

Teach them well and let them lead the way

Show them all the beauty they possess inside

Give them a sense of pride

To make it easier

Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be

Everybody's searching for a hero

People need someone to look up to

I never found anyone who fulfilled my needs

A lonely place to be

And so I learned to depend on me

I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadows

If I fail, if I succeed

At least I'll live as I believe

No matter what they take from me

They can't take away my dignity

Because the greatest love of all is happening to me

I found the greatest love of all inside of me

The greatest love of all is easy to achieve

Learning to love yourself

It is the greatest love of all

I believe the children are our future

Teach them well and let them lead the way

Show them all the beauty they possess inside

Give them a sense of pride

To make it easier

Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be

I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadows

If I fail, if I succeed

At least I'll live as I believe

No matter what they take from me

They can't take away my dignity

Because the greatest love of all is happening to me

I found the greatest love of all inside of me

The greatest love of all is easy to achieve

Learning to love yourself

It is the greatest love of all

And if, by chance, that special place

That you've been dreaming of

Leads you to a lonely place

Find your strength in love

"Ladies and Gentlemen… give it up for Ella and Tulisa!" Dermott exclaimed as he walked over to them.

"Wow, Tulisa, what was like to sing with Ella?"

"Well you know what? She's my little angel and to share the stage with her… that's the reason I'm supposed to be here. I love you Ella. I'm so proud of you."

"Ella, very briefly, how was it to sing with Tulisa?"

"Just a blessing. I never in a million years imagined something like this happening."

"So, if Ella is your winner, remember to call in and vote for her. Ladies and Gentlemen… one more time, give it up for Ella Henderson and Tulisa!"

The two women walked off stage and soon, it was time for Finn and Nicole's duet. This was probably the number Finn was least worried about as he knew that if he messed up anything, he knew he had Nicole to pick up for him.

"All right… time for the last duet of the final. It's his penultimate chance to win your votes. It's Finn Hudson and his mentor, Nicole Scherzinger!"

Finn:

When the rain is blowing in your face

And the whole world is on your case

I could offer you a warm embrace

To make you feel my love

Nicole:

When the evening shadows and the stars appear

And there is no one there to dry your tears

I could hold you for a million years

To make you feel my love

Finn:

I know you haven't made your mind up yet

Both:

But I will never do you wrong

By the word 'wrong', Finn heard his voice disappear and because he knew that he was singing as loud as he could, he realised something in horror… his microphone was broken! Why now? Ten weeks but now, in the final, Finn was having problems. He subtly gestured the message to Nicole by hitting his mic with his hand and showing that no sound was coming out. Nicole understood immediately and the two quickly walked over to each other. Once they were right next to each other, Finn threw his mic beside him and the two of them were forced to sing from the same mic. Their performance was no doubt going to be compromised due to the fact that they were both singing from the same mic but they knew that they had to finish the song.

Nicole:

I've known it from the moment that we met

No doubt in my mind where you belong

Finn:

I'd go hungry; I'd go black and blue

Nicole:

I'd go crawling down the avenue

Finn:

No, there's nothing that I wouldn't do

To make you feel my love

Both:

The storms are raging on the rolling sea

And on the highway of regret

The winds of change are blowing wild and free

You ain't seen nothing like me yet

Finn:

I could make you happy, make your dreams come true

Nicole:

Nothing that I wouldn't do

Finn:

Go to the ends of the Earth for you

Nicole:

To make you feel my love

Both:

To make you feel my love

To hear the actual song, click:

watch?v=UDxgdWOkTqc

Or search… 'Make You Feel My Love James Arthur'

Finn and Nicole, against the odds, managed to limp to the finish line of their song. Although the disruption to the song was minimal, every single note counted in the big scheme of things as the standard was so high.

"Wow, the biggest show on TV and we can only afford one working mic. I'm so sorry, guys." Dermott said to them. "Nicole, how was it to sing with this guy?"

"Well, it sucks when your mic is not on, but you know what? He did the absolute best he could and I feel like we couldn't have gotten any more connection than we did singing from one mic!" She joked.

"And how far has your boy come in this competition?"

"Oh my gosh, obviously you've seen yourselves how far he's come. I'm so proud of him. He's just… he's a revelation."

"And you, Finn, you've gone from playing in Lima, Ohio to singing on stage with Nicole Scherzinger. How was that for you?"

"I've just gotta say thank you, Nicole. You've brought my confidence back so thank you very much. You've been the best mentor I could have ever asked for."

"OK, both of the remaining acts have one last chance to prove that they deserve the one million dollar recording contract. Only their winner's singles remain and they will be singing them soon, but first, we have our first guest performance of the night. Singing their new single, they've already been here twice during the competition but they love it so much they're back. They built their careers on this very stage. Give it up for Zayn, Harry, Liam, Louis, Niall. It's One Direction!"

Harry:

Straight off the plane to a new hotel

Just touched down, you could never tell

A big house party with a crowded kitchen

People talk shh but we don't listen

Louis:

Tell me that I'm wrong but I do what I please

Way too many people in the Addison Lee

Now I'm at the age when I know what I need, oh, whoa

All:

Midnight memories, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Baby you and me

Stumbling in the street

Singing, singing, singing, singing

Midnight memories, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Anywhere we go never say no

Just do it, do it, do it, do it

Liam:

5 foot something with the skinny jeans

Don't look back, baby follow me

Niall:

I don't know where I'm going but I'm finding my way

Same old shh but a different day

Louis:

Tell me that I'm wrong but I do what I please

Way too many people in the Addison Lee

Now I'm at the age when I know what I need, oh, whoa

All:

Midnight memories, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Baby you and me

Stumbling in the street

Singing, singing, singing, singing

Midnight memories, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Anywhere we go never say no

Just do it, do it, do it

Niall:

You and me and all our friends

I don't care how much we spend

Baby, this is what the night is for, oh, oh, oh

Harry:

I know nothing's making sense

For tonight let's just pretend

I don't wanna stop so give me more, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

All:

Midnight memories, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Baby you and me

Stumbling in the street

Singing, singing, singing, singing

Midnight memories, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Anywhere we go never say no

Just do it, do it, do it, do it

"Ladies and Gentlemen… One Direction!" Dermott exclaimed. "Um… so guys, you've been at this point in the competition before. You've been in the final so you know what our acts are going through. What's the final weekend like?"

"It's just madness." Liam replied. "I think you're so happy to be here and so excited, you just want it so much. Like this is the most important night of their lives. And we feel for them, but we're really excited to watch what happens."

"When you wake up in the morning on a day like today, what goes through your head? Are you thinking that you're just happy to be here, or that you're in with a shot?"

"It's kind of excitement, isn't it?" Louis said. "I think you're just looking forward to the occasion and you just want to give it your all."

"And very briefly, are you guys still Finn fans, or have you switched to Ella?"

"Well, you know, both acts are incredible, but Finn." Harry said.

"Finn." Zayn said.

"Finn." Louis said.

"Finn." Liam said.

"Finn." Niall said. "But we love Ella as well."

"All right. Listen, since you were on the show last time, you got a number 1 album, number 1 single. I think we're going to be saying that for a very long time. We're all very proud of you boys. Give it up for One Direction!"

The boys walked off stage and Dermott faced the audience.

"All right, before we have our second guest performance, a bit of a serious note. Whichever of our incredible acts win the competition and have their winner's single released, they are both donating half of whatever money they earn from it to a charity of their choice. If Ella wins, she will be donating to Together for Short Lives - a charity that supports children who have life-ending or life-threatening diseases. Finn, on the other hand, will be donating half his earnings to Help for Heroes - a charity that supports military veterans and helps their reintegration into society after both physical and mental injuries. Both are great charities that help those in desperate need. Anyways, it's time for our second guest for tonight. She is one of the brightest stars in the pop scene who gave us a memorable performance on the show a few weeks ago. To add to her collection, with her new single, it's the brilliant Emile Sande!"

You won't find him drinking at the table

Rolling dice or staying out 'til three

You won't ever find him be unfaithful

You will find him, you'll find him next to me

You won't find him tryna chase the devil

For money, fame, for power, out of greed

You won't ever find him where the rest go

You will find him, you'll find him next to me

Next to me – ooh hooo

You will find him, you'll find him next to me

When the money's spent and all my friends have vanished

And I can't seem to find no help or love for free

I know there's no need for me to panic

Cause I'll find him, I'll find him next to me

When the skies are grey and all the doors are closing

And the rising pressure makes it hard to breathe

When all I need's a hand to stop the tears from falling

I will find him, I'll find him next to me

Next to me – ooh hooo

I will find him, I'll find him next to me

When the end has come and buildings falling down fast

When we've spoilt the land and dried up all the sea

When everyone has lost their heads around us

You will find him, you'll find him next to me

Next to me – ooh hooo

You will find him, you'll find him next to me

Next to me – ooh hooo

You will find him, you'll find him next to me

"Ladies and gentlemen… the beautiful Emile Sande!" Dermott exclaimed. "Next to Me, that's a new single. Is that off the album as well?"

"Yeah, that's off the album. Available to download now."

"Wow, this album must be unbelievable!" Dermott exclaimed. "It's just single after single after single! Um… so, our contestants are backstage. You're obviously no stranger to performing in front of high pressure environments. What would you say to them?"

"I would just say enjoy it." She replied. "They've gotten so far and it's such a special night. Everyone's here to show love and to have a great time so enjoy it and remember this night."

"Thank you, Emile." Dermott said. "It's always lovely to have you with us. Ladies and Gentlemen… give it up for Emile Sande!"

The superstar walked off stage. Finally, it was time. Time for Finn and Ella to sing their final song of their X Factor. It was their last chance to show the millions of people watching around the world that they deserved the X Factor crown. Ella was up first. She was invited out of the green room 5 minutes before she was due to perform. As Finn watched her stand up, he realised that she was shaking. He stood up and gave her a hug.

"You've got this, okay?" He said. Ella nodded and smiled.

"Thanks, man." She replied.

"Good luck." Finn called as she left the room. Ella was escorted backstage, where she waited for Dermott to introduce her.

"Ladies and Gentlemen… singing her winner's single, please welcome the amazing Ella Henderson…"