AN: Hello to the readers! I would like to say thank you so much for reading my story!

Disclaimer: I do not own GLEE

"Marie Antoinette was and still is one of the most known royals during her reign in France" Mr. Morton, the History teacher explained. "In fact she was the first person to be executed by means of the guillotine"

"That's so awesome" Brittany said but Mr. Morton chose to ignore her

"Mr. Morton, I have a question" Rachel's hand shot up at the front of the class

"Yes Berry, I'm sure they would consider using the guillotine on you. Actually I'm pretty sure they would be delighted to do that" Santana said from the back of the class. Almost everybody in the class was laughing.

Rachel just glared at her and turned her attention back to the blackboard. She was still a little dazed from her encounter with Ms. Stevens. She had her doubts about the new teacher; she kept thinking that her mind was playing tricks on her or just some practical joke from the Cheerios.

"Attention students of McKinley high" Principal Figgins's voice said from the intercom "This is Principal Figgins and I would like to introduce to you the new chest – uhhmm sorry – I mean the new head of our Drama Department Ms. Katherine Stevens let us all give her a warm McKinley High welcome" Rachel looked around to see the reaction of the students but nobody seemed to care.

Rachel was surprised yet relieved to hear that the new Drama teacher was real.

"Dude, she must be a nutcrack like that owl-eyed guidance counsellor to take a job here" a guy from the football team said to his friend.

Principal Figgins spoke again this time informing them about the Spring Musical Auditions. Again nobody seemed to care.

"Huh, sounds like it'll be the new loserville Glee Club" the same guy from the football team said

"Yeah a person would have to be crazy to join that thing" his friend said, laughing

Rachel new that this was an advantage that some people weren't interested in auditioning for the play, this meant more of the spotlight shining on her rather than on other people but it also meant that no cast and crew for the production which meant no play.

She just wished that there was at least one person who shared her love for the Arts. Of course Kurt did but he was no longer at McKinley.

Considering her dilemma some people would give up hope but no her, she was well-aware of the fact that it would be hard to get the praise and glory she deserved but she knew she would get it one day and this was a start.

RIIIIIIINNNNGGGGG!

The bell rang and all of the students, including Rachel left the classroom in a hurry. She headed to her locker to take out the books for her next class.

Geometry, with Tina and Sam and not with Santana or Quinn.

After gathering her books she closed her locker but couldn't help but glance at Finn's locker. He was also there getting out his books while having a conversation with Santana. She had to admit it still hurt when she saw him.

Pushing her thoughts aside she walked to her next class.

Quinn passed by her with a smirk on her face. Knocking her "accidentally" causing all her books to fall and people to stare and laugh at her. "Ooops sorry Manhands!" Quinn said grinning, continuing to walk with Sam right behind her giving Rachel an apologetic look.

Again, not minding the torment she gathered her fallen books and headed to her next class.

As usual Geometry was simple and easy. Almost every subject was to her after all, she is a straight A student and top of her class. Of course, there were some of her classmates who couldn't get the y-intercept formula and the interpreting on the graph and Sam was one of them.

Mrs. Neil asked Rachel if she would help Sam with their Practice Activity for the day. She walked over to Sam's desk at the back of the room. He was having a discussion with Mike about football.

"Sorry to interrupt your conversation but Sam, Mrs. Neil is asking if you need my help with the Activity for today" Rachel said

"Oh yeah, I kinda do" he said wrinkling his eyebrows. Rachel sat at the desk next to him and started to explain the formula and the strategy on how to solve the problem easier.

"Wow, now I get it. Why when Mrs. Neil explains it I can't but when you run in down with me I do?" he asked. Rachel didn't reply, she was about to get up. "About a while ago I'm sorry about what she did. She's really nice once you get to know her"

Again she didn't reply and went back to her desk.

GLEEEEEEEEE

It was now the lunch break and Rachel never bought food at the cafeteria, she was obviously a vegan and she made her own food for lunch. Instead of going to the cafeteria, she went to the Choir Room. After all she had a lot to think about.

She opened to door and sat down on the floor. She laid down her blanket on the floor and spread out her food. Kind of like a little pick-nick. She didn't eat in the cafeteria that much. She normally had her meals alone. It gave her time to think. Sometimes it gave her too much time.

She began to ponder the decision that she should make. If ever she decided to leave Glee what would happen? Of course they would hate her for it and call her a spoiled brat. Mr. Schue would most certainly not take it well neither would the Glee Club.

Before the bell rang and Rachel hurried off to her locker and got her books for her next class. English with Quinn, Finn and Mercedes. She still hadn't made her decision and it was only one subject away from Glee Club and rehearsal.

GLEEEEEEEEEE

As usual the hallway was filled with the bustling of students. The loud conversations of the brainless jocks and cheerleaders. The rushing of students to get their books out of their lockers. It was the normal thing 5 minutes before the bell rang.

Then something weird happened. Suddenly the hallway fell silent and everybody seemed to be staring at a tall moving figure walking down the hallway.

It was Ms. Stevens.

Rachel didn't really get a good look at her that morning due to the poor lighting in the auditorium but to say that the hers and the other student's reactions were surprised would be an understatement. She was like a walking beautiful classic doll. Even the Cheerios were staring at her, Quinn and Santana froze in the hallway, wide eyed.

Cheerios and girls were starting to pull their boyfriend's eyes off the walking teacher but it was no use. It kind of reminded Rachel of the time they were doing Britney Spears for Glee Club and she dressed up in that ridiculous looking white crop-top and walked down the hallway.

"All my teenage fantasies just came true" Puck said from behind her. Rachel just rolled her eyes as Ms. Stevens entered a nearby classroom.

The main reason that Rachel was struck by the new teacher wasn't because of her beauty, but because of her reaction, the look on her face. She didn't seemed fazed at all; it looked like she was used to people staring at her.

But most of all in her face was a look of confidence like she was ready to take on the world. Rachel hadn't seen that look for a while now.

She got distracted from her thinking by the bell and walked to her English class and was surprised to find Ms. Stevens inside, sitting on the teacher's chair.

She took her usual seat in front of the class and got her books out. Soon the class filled up and everybody was seated and staring at Ms. Stevens.

"Uhm, hey Rach" Finn greeted her awkwardly but before she could reply, Ms. Stevens stood up and spoke.

"Okay class, before we begin I think it would be better if you knew more about me" she turned around and wrote her name on the board

"I have five simple rules; memorize them. Rule #1; you will always address me as Ms. Stevens only" she said putting depth on the last word.

She took a 12-inch long thin wooden stick from her table and walked closer to the seated students. She stopped walking near the desk of a boy who was busy scribbling or doodling in his notebook.

"Books and notebooks are for reading" she swatted the stick on the student's desk nearly hitting his hands in the process "Not for drawing or aimless doodling" Justin, the student with the notebook, just stared at her with wide eyes.

"You are students, it is your responsibility to study and listen so expect full attention on me and not on the behind of any cheerleader" she said glaring at the football players in the class"Full attention that's rule #3"

"When I tell you to do something, you do it. No but's and no complaints" carefully eyeing each student carefully.

"And finally, I don't tolerate tardiness when it comes to studies and most especially disrespect" Ms. Stevens continued to walk around the room "talk back to me once and I swear you will never see an inside of a classroom again" The students just stared at her in disbelief and fright.

"Any questions?" she asked. No one dared to speak, Rachel compared her attitude to Ms. Sylvester's. Firm, clear and precise; Rachel had to admit she had her doubts about the new Drama teacher's ability to take over the Drama Department but from that moment on she knew that all her doubts were simply untrue.

"I am a nice person and a great teacher. But disregard one of my rules and I promise you that you will regret it"

"Now let's get started" she said grinning

She continued to explain to them about the events during the Romantic Period in Europe. Even though she was scary in a way she was a good in teaching. She wasn't as care-free as Ms. Holiday; not as boring as Mr. Mount; and not as horrifying as Ms. Sylvester. Mr. Schue was a great teacher but when he taught it was like there was something missing.

Ms. Stevens on the other hand was firm but had a good reason to be firm and she lightened up during the discussion often smiling and laughing at when she explained about the odd events during the Romantic Period and how almost none of them bathed. Ewww much?

Rachel could tell that some of the students were beginning to like her.

"Okay that's all for today class" she concluded her lesson 10 minutes early before the bell would rinf signalling the end of classes for the day

"Before you go I'd like to inform you about the play that we will be having this season" she turned around and began writing on the board.

FUNNY GIRL

There was a commotion among the students at the back and laughter from some of the football players. The students stared at her with confused expressions on their faces but Ms. Stevens just stood there and smiled.

Santana raised her hand "Uhm, Funny Girl? As in that ancient old worn-out play? Who would wanna join that?" she said wrinkling her eyebrows.

"Yes Ms. Lopez, Funny Girl. And I'd appreciate it if you didn't use the words ancient, old and worn-out in one sentence. This may not be clear to you but they all mean the same"

"Ooh burn" Puck said laughing. Santana glared at the new teacher.

"That's enough Mr. Puckerman" eyeing Santana carefully "as I was saying Funny Girl, most of you may know it as the musical film starring Barbra Streisand which was first released in 1968. We will be having our very own production of it here in McKinley High. Directed by yours truly starring you"

"Uhm us? Cause last time I checked I never signed up to be in any musical" a member of the football team stated

"Precisely Mr. Dickenson. It has come to my attention that most of you aren't planning on starring in this season's musical so I came up with an idea for this" she said pointing to the two words at the board "students nowadays have been lacking interest in the Arts and it troubles me so to see your lack of interest"

"Well not exactly you students from McKinley but also students from other schools in Ohio it will be held at the Ohio State Complex. I encourage you guys to join because some members of the School Board of the Tisch School of Arts in the University of New York will be attending and they will be giving out two college scholarships to who they see fit"

Rachel thought she wasn't hearing clearly so she raised her hand for affirmation and said "I'm sorry, but did you just say that the Board of Directors from The Tisch School of Arts will be coming here? To Ohio?"

"Yes Rachel, they will indeed be coming here"

"And the scholarships?"

"Yes, they will be giving away two college scholarships. I ask you to join the play not only to get the right amount of exposure for you students but also the Tisch School of Arts giving away college scholarships here in Ohio is pretty rare. Most of you won't even get to get out of this town before you die and now here comes the perfect opportunity right in front of you"

"So it's settled then. Auditions start tomorrow during lunch"

"You may be dismissed" almost immediately all of the students filed out of the room

"Uhm Ms. Berry" Ms. Stevens said and motioned her to come closer to the teacher's desk where she was seated

"Have you made your decision?"

Rachel desperately wanted to answer 'yes' when she found out about the scholarships and Tisch but she couldn't because the thought of the Glee Club lingered in her mind "No Ms. Stevens. I'm sorry I have not" she answered looking down on the floor

"I thought so, I'm giving you another day. Rehearsals are cancelled for this afternoon but only one day more. If you decide not to take the part of Fanny in the play then I am forced to find another female lead" she said "Only one more day" she repeated

"That is all, you may go now"

Rachel went out of the room and headed for her locker. She had a lot to think about.