In this chapter Rachel meets someone new
After saying goodbye to her dads Rachel proceeded to her car. It was the all-new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta S that her Dads got her as an early birthday present. She treated it like it was her baby with its shiny metallic blue coat, which she picked out, because like her it was hard to miss.
She drove to school and parked her car. There were hardly any cars in the parking lot because it was still early but she planned on being early, she had to practice her solo that she was going to sing in Glee.
One of the cars she spotted was a black Mercedes-Benz convertible much like her Fathers except they owned the SUV type; she admired the car as she passed it and thought "I guess I'm not the only student that got a new car this year"
She also had to practice her speech about how their performance at Sectionals was such a letdown compared to last year. She could understand that Mercedes was going to get the solo during Sectionals or Tina, she even expected it because if it was not her singing a solo who could? But Santana, Quinn and Sam?
She had to admit Glee was truly losing its magic. "Thank goodness I'm here or else where would they be?" she whispered.
She reviews her speech in her head and checks if she remembered to bring the list she made about the Glee Club and her comments about their vocal disadvantages. It said things like:
Quinn Fabray
Although her performance at Sectionals was okay her vocal ability is mediocre and nasal more importantly she cannot belt a note
Finn Hudson
Voice can express deep emotion but cannot stick to a straight key and hold on to a high note for a long period of time
Sam Evans
Like Quinn Fabray his voice can be nasal at times and lacks originality which is an important factor for a singer to be great
Brittany Pierce
Divine and graceful dancer yet lacks the vocal ability to sing powerful songs and has a limited genre of songs to sing
The list went on to the rest of the Glee Club. She knew that they were going to be mad at her but nonetheless it was true and had to be said. She concealed the list in and envelope and held onto it.
While walking in the hallway she glances at the school announcement board and notices that there was a poster advertising that there will be a Spring Musical in the school and they were holding auditions.
McKinley's Spring Musical of 2011
To develop and uphold the talents of students
And bring the importance of the Arts back to the school
Auditions start today at 3:30 pm in the Auditorium
"Ugh probably one of Sandy Ryerson's plots to bring down the Glee Club, it'll be cancelled in a couple of weeks due to his weird and over-the-top personality" she says remembering her experience last year with him after quitting the Glee Club which was an absolute nightmare.
As she headed to the auditorium she started to think about how the Glee Club never appreciated her. How they insulted, disrespected and even brought her down until she was nothing but a small grain of sand.
"How could they do that to me?" She asked herself. After everything I've done for them.
She went straight to the auditorium; as usual it was empty, and headed to the stage. She couldn't stop thinking about how the Glee Club had treated her for the past two years. It was so frustrating that she couldn't think about anything else.
So she decided to sing about it. What else could she do? After all she had to practice. She sits down in one of the chairs in the middle and starts to sing.
I have 36 expressions
Sweet as pie and tough as leather
And that's six expressions more
Than all them Barrymores put together
Instead of just kicking me why don't they give me a lift
Well, it must me a plot
'Cause they're scared that I got such a gift
She raises her hands and pretends she's talking to someone rather that thin air.
Well I'm miffed
'Cause I'm the greatest star
I am by far
But no one knows it
Wait, they're gonna hear a voice
A silver flute
There'll cheer each toot
( Yay, she's terrific!)
When I expose it!
She thinks about how they'll react when she finally gets out of Lima at becomes one of the greatest stars on broadway.
Some ain't got it, not a lump
I'm a great big clump of talent!
She walks to the stage thinking about last years Sectionals, how they won it with just an hour of practicing the number. Unlike this year.
When you're gifted
Than you're gifted
These are facts I got no axe to grind
Hey, what are they blind?
In all the world so far, I'm the greatest star
She's finally at the stage and singing her heart out to this song of Barbra's.
Who is the pip with pizazz?
Who is all ginger and jazz?
Who is as glamorous as?
Who's an American beauty rose,
With an American beauty nose,
And ten American beauty toes,
Eyes on the target and wham
One shot one gunshot and bam?
Hey Mister Keeney here I am
She suddenly stops and looks at the empty seats. All of her memories from the past year come rushing back. It overwhelms her with sadness and anger. For the Glee Club, Mr. Schuester and especially herself. For a moment she doubts herself, she doubts her talent.
She pushes her thoughts away and urges herself to continue. "Old thoughts and memories won't stop me from performing" she says to herself.
I'm the greatest star
I am by far but no one knows it!
That's why I was born
I blow my horn
Till someone blows it
I'll light up like a light
Right up like a light
I'll flicker, then flare up, ah, ah!
All the world's gonna stare up
Looking down you'll never see me
Try the sky 'cause that'll be me!
I can make them cry
I can make them sigh
Some day they'll clamor for my drama
Have you guessed yet, who's the best yet?
If you ain't I'll tell you one more time
You bet yer last dime
In all of the world so far
I am the greatest, greatest star!
She breathes heavily after belting the last note and again her eyes fall on the empty seats.
Then she hears a sound. A sound that startles yet comforts her so. A sound that she thinks she needs to hear to live. A sound that she has hasn't heard for a long time
She hears the sound of a person applauding.
She turns around and sees a tall blonde woman smiling at her.
"Hi, I'm Sarah Stevens" she says walking closer and extending her hand
Rachel shakes the woman's hand "Hi, I'm Rachel Berry, a junior here at McKinley" she takes back her hand and smiles shyly. Katie had light brown eyes and blonde curly hair which was tied in a bun. Rachel had to admit this woman was beautiful.
"Funny Girl huh? I'm the Greatest Star?" she asks "You do know that you're trespassing on my Auditorium?"
Rachel was taken aback by the woman's accusation and defended herself by saying "But this is the April Rhodes Civic Pavilion Auditorium which is open to all Glee Club members for practice and performances. A club which I happen to be a member of" She smiled proudly.
Katie smiled at the girls' bluntness "It was the April Rhodes Civic Pavilion until I bought it just last week and now it's is limited to the student population but open to the members of the Drama Department. A Department which I happen to head"
"Oh? You're the new Drama teacher?" Rachel said clearly stunned "I thought it was Sandy Ryerson, you're the one holding auditions?"
"Yes the one and only" she said smiling "Actually you kind of read my mind of what Musical to do during the Spring. I was debating whether it should be Thoroughly Modern Millie or Funny Girl. I thought it would have to be Thoroughly Modern Millie because it's easy to do and after all it is my first musical here and I didn't think anybody can match up to Barbra but then I heard you singing and I thought that maybe there are some people here who are actually talented"
"Oh my Gosh, you're actually serious!" Rachel yelled "You are like a dream come true for me. I've been waiting all my years her in McKinley for someone who actually appreciates the Arts like I do. If Kurt were her to see this he would be speechless!"
Katie started to laugh "Well I think I've found at least one person who can join my play even though that doesn't count as an audition I'll let this one slide because I know talent when I see it. Would you like to star in the Spring Musical?" she asked.
"Of course I would love to play the part of Fanny Brice!" Rachel exclaimed beaming at the teacher.
"Wait I didn't say you would play Fanny Brice I just said you could star in the play, I still have to see the others sing and there might be someone who may be better that you" she said looking at Rachel
"Oh but Ms. Stevens I can assure you that no one in this school will work harder than me for the part of Fanny Brice after all Barbra is my idol and I don't think anyone in this school can even measure up to my sort of talent and-" Rachel said clearly offended
"Rachel" Mrs. Stevens cut "I was just kidding yes you can star as Fanny Brice you seem like a hardworking girl" she said smiling
"I would just like to warn you that although I may look nice and friendly I am a perfectionist when it comes to my work so expect hardcore choreography and voice lessons during rehearsals"
"I understand Ms. Stevens and rest assured that I will work hard on this musical and you have nothing to worry about" Rachel replied nodding. Then the bell rang signalling five minutes before the start of the first class.
"Well you better get to class" Rachel walked down from the stage and started to gather her things.
"Oh and Rachel, rehearsals start every 3:30 after school and don't be late or you're off the play"
Rachel was about to say yes but then she remembered something "But Mrs. Stevens, as you know I am a member of this school's Glee Club, in fact I am the Co-Captain, and it just so happens that Glee Club is the same time as rehearsals and if I chose to skip Glee it would reflect poorly on my behaviour as Co-Captain"
Mrs. Stevens turned around and said in a serious voice "Well Rachel, it seems like you have to straighten out your priorities" she smiled "I'll be looking forward to your decision this afternoon and remember, don't be late or you're off the play" then she turned around and went backstage.
Rachel contemplated for a while about what her teacher said, she realized that there was only a matter of minutes before her first class started so she grabbed her bag, ran off and exited the auditorium.
Leaving the folder that had her list behind on the chair.
Okay so this is quite a long chapter because I haven't updated in a while so here it is. Please review so you guys can tell me what you think! And any suggestions? I'm very open to them!