This story takes place after the events of We Can't Back Down
Later that same night, just hours after Beca fell from that net snare, the Bellas were sitting around a campfire at the retreat.
"I wonder what happened to Beca, Chloe, and Aubrey. They've been gone for hours," CR said.
"We're back," Chloe announced as she, Aubrey, and Beca returned.
"Beca, what happened to you?" Stacie asked, noticing Beca limping.
"Apparently, that fall hurt my back so badly, it'll be hard to walk normally for about a week," Beca recapped.
"Don't worry, guys. We're not dropping out of Worlds," Chloe said.
"She's right. As long as I attend the physical therapy sessions they recommended, I should be in better shape within a week or so," Beca said.
"Does this mean we have to rearrange the choreography?" Amy asked.
"No. After Beca's not hurting so much and can move around more easily, we'll get back to rehearsing our choreography," Chloe said.
"But for the time being, we're only going to focus on the arrangement I'll be putting together for Worlds," Beca said.
"Speaking of which...I have an idea for our set. Though it could use a good mix," Emily said.
"Well, maybe I could help. My boss at the recording studio wants to hear something original, but I guess I don't have an original voice," Beca said.
"Well, maybe this could be killing two birds with one stone. I could finish my song, and you'd have something original to produce. What do you say?" Emily suggested.
"I think that's a wonderful idea," Beca said.
"Yay! Who else feels like a winner tonight?!" Emily asked excitedly.
"You know, when I look back on all of this, I won't remember competing or performing. I'll remember this wonderful group of friends I've come to know. It's a shame it's never going to be like this again," Beca mused.
"I know what you mean. I'm really going to miss all of this. Being a Bella has been, like, the best seven years of my life," Chloe said.
"Am I hearing what I think I'm hearing?" Aubrey asked.
"Yes. While I was in that hospital room with Beca, she made me promise to try and graduate this year. And I'm going to keep my promise," Chloe explained.
"I am so proud of you, Chloe. You've finally realized that it's time for you to move on," Aubrey said.
"More than ever. In fact, after I graduate, I don't know what the future holds for me, but I know I'll find out soon enough," Chloe said.
"Yo, check it out: Denise and I are officially engaged. When we decide on a wedding date, we'll let you know because you're all invited," CR said as the Bellas cheered.
"Well, as for me, after I graduate, there's a chance I'll be deported. I'll try to reenter this country, but I'll probably die at sea," Flo said.
As more of the Bellas discussed their plans following graduation, they eventually sang a peaceful rendition of "Cups" joining together in harmony.
"Did we just find our sound?" Beca asked.
"Yeah. I think we did," Chloe responded.
"My work here is done," Aubrey said.
"Thank you," Chloe said.
Over the next seven days, Beca had to attend her three scheduled physical therapy appointments. Chloe went with her for moral support at each appointment. The physical therapy went well, and within seven days, Beca was able to get around more easily, without so much pain. Once Beca was back on her feet, the Bellas were back to rehearsing their choreography for Worlds, this time without extra props.
Not too long later, Beca and Emily were at the recording studio Beca had been interning. It was a chance for Emily to finalize and record her original song. Beca's boss listened to what Beca produced and was instantly impressed.
Sometime in mid-May, graduation day came, and the Bellas were stepping outside their house in their caps and gowns while Emily was getting ready to take a picture.
"We're taking the photo with or without you," Beca yelled to Amy as the Bellas were waiting for her to join the others for the photo.
"1...2...3...BELLAS FOR LIFE!" the Bellas yelled as Emily took the picture.
One month later, the Bellas had arrived in Copenhagen for Worlds. They did some sightseeing around the city before arriving at the amphitheater for the soundcheck. As day eventually turned into night, many of the other groups from around the world were performing Journey's "Any Way You Want It" in their respective languages. The Bellas were supposed to go on after Das Sound Machine. Although as their time to go on was getting closer, they were starting to feel more nervous because the Bellas' existence at Barden was at stake.
"Hey…you okay?" Beca asked.
"Yeah. It's just a lot's riding on this performance," Chloe said.
"I know. But no matter what, these past four years have been the best of my life," Beca said.
"Indeed. I just don't want to have to head back home disappointed. Especially, since if we don't win tonight, this could be the end of the Bellas at Barden," Chloe remembered.
What they didn't know was that Emily overheard their conversation and started to fear the worst.
"What? Is that true? If we don't win tonight, it'll be the end of the Bellas?" Emily asked.
As tears started to fall from her face, Emily started to run over to a backstage corner to cry her eyes out. If the Bellas lost tonight, she didn't know what she would do for the next three years.
THE END!
AUTHOR'S NOTES: The ending of this story would transition to the events of Emily's Breakdown.