What's Going On?
Chapter 7: Adam Lambert
Author's Note: So sorry it's been so long. School (big vague excuse there). Also, I encourage all my readers to go listen to Adam Lambert's new album (especially the song Outlaws of Love, one of many featured here). It's gorgeous (and yes that is an appropriate word!). Hehe okay enough of my lunacy. Let's continue on with THE DRAMA! BWAHAHA ahem yeah...
I suppose this chapter needs a "special" Disclaimer: I do not own Glee, it's characters, actors, or plot. Nor do I own Adam Lambert or his music.
On a side note, I will NOT be using full lyrics, only fragments. But still! I DO NOT OWN THESE SONGS!
"...no, they got some big-shot singer. I figured at the very least I could come back here and pay my debts." Jesse explained as Rachel awoke, only catching the tail-end of the conversation.
"What- happened?" she asked, sitting up.
"Oh, hey hun. We don't know except you screamed and then fainted." Finn said, taking her hand.
Unbeknownst to them, there was a very awkward showdown going down on the other side of the room. Even though neither Kurt or Blaine were taking part, David was avidly glaring at Blaine and similarly, Sebastian at Kurt. It was rather awkward for Santana and Brittany, whom were sitting in between the four boys.
"Well guys, have a seat and I will tell you the assignment for this week." Finn pulled Rachel to her feet, she was refusing to go to the nurse. They all returned to their seats, as Mr. Schue announced: "Adam Lambert!" Surprisingly, the whole class jumped happily or let out a whoop. Mr. Schue was surprised. "Woah, guys. Isn't there usually some opposition?" he asked.
"Well, Mr. Schue," Finn said, "Sure he's gay and all but he's the life of the party and he can make you jump!" he said enthusiastically and everyone nodded, agreeing.
Mr. Schue nodded, agreeing. "Well here's how the week is going to go. You will be broken into three groups, each one will perform three of his songs and each one will have it's own soloist." Rachel had an obvious complaint ready but Mr. Schue pressed on, ignoring her. "I am making the teams and I will assign your songs as well."
Everyone suddenly looked around the room nervously.
"In the first team we have Kurt, Rory, Mercedes, Joe, Finn, and Santana. In the second team, Sebastian, David, Rachel, Mike, Sam, and Artie. And that leaves Blaine, Puck, Tina, Quinn, Brittany, and Sugar in the final team." when the whole room burst with sound Mr. Schue suddenly shouted, "AND NO OBJECTIONS!" The room went silent. "Now for song lists. Kurt will sing Underneath, Blaine will sing Broken English, Sebastian will sing Outlaws of Love. Puck will sing Naked Love, Santana will sing Whataya Want From Me, Artie will sing Sleepwalker. And finally, Mercedes will sing Trespassing, Rachel will sing Soaked, and Brittany will sing Strut." The class was writing them down as he talked, like lecture notes. "I'll post these at the door in case you forget."
~Change~
"Okay!" Ryan said enthusiastically, "We will pick up from here tomorrow. You guys need to listen, practice, and memorize those songs!" he said.
Chris was suddenly almost tackled by Naya. "I am so sorry, Chris! I was just joking with Ryan! I never thought he would take me seriously! And I know you and Darren are really close and I hope you don't blame me for pushing apart Klaine through Ryan I really didn't think he'd take it to heart!" she burst.
Chris patted her back, "Shh, Naya. Don't worry! You couldn't possibly have thought he would take it this far and besides," he sighed, "Darren and I promised that we won't let "Ex- Klaine" moments bring us down."
She smiled at Kurt, happily. "Thanks. You're a good friend, Chris."
~Change~
"...and neither of us thought this was going to happen! I really do care for you, Darren and I hope this doesn't hurt our friendship." Heather said to Darren. He grabbed her and pulled her into a hug.
"Oh, no worries! Me and Chris made a promise not to let Glee moments bring us down and I would never be made at you guys for something Ryan made happen!" he assured.
"Thanks, Darren." Heather whispered before pulling away and heading towards Naya, Lea, and Amber.
Darren smiled after her before heading towards Chris. "Hey there!" he said, slightly scaring the still-turned-around Chris.
"Oh, hey!" Chris said. "So, should we go, or did you want to stay and practice with your team?" Chris asked.
Looking around, both Chris and Darren noticed that everyone had already left. "Apparently no one feels like practicing right now..." Darren mused. Chris laughed then and the two boys left.
~Change~
"...A red river of screams, Underneath,
Tears in my eyes, Underneath,
Stars in my black and blue sky, And underneath,
Under my skin, Underneath the depths of my sin,
Look at me, Now do you see?
Underneath, underneath, underneath!
Look at me, Do you see?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
Look at me, Do you see?
Welcome to my world of truth,
I don't wanna hide any part of me from you."
Kurt's song ended and he backed from the stage. The audience made of the other teams clapped, probably more because Mr. Schue was glaring at them, rather than in congratulations.
As they walked off, Sebastian's team walked on. "Umm, Mr. Schue?" Sebastian asked before the music began, "I actually incorporated David into the song as well, so it's more of a duet now."
Mr. Schue looked towards David, confirming his agreement. "Okay then, continue." he said, sounding a bit reluctant.
"Sebastian: Oh, nowhere left to go,
Are we getting closer? Closer?
David: No, all we know is "No"
Nights are getting colder, colder,
Both: Hey, tears all fall the same,
We all like the rain,
We can't change...
All: Everywhere we go, We're looking for the sun,
Nowhere to grow old, We're always on the run,
They say we'll rot in Hell, But I don't think we will,
They've branded us enough, Outlaws of Love..."
~Change~
When the third team stepped up, instead of Blaine walking to the front, Brittany walked up. "I'm taking my solo first." she explained simply. Then the music and she started her dance, mystic as usual.
"I want to start a revolution
A type of personal solution
We all have got our own pollution
It's all about the execution
You got something to say
Your hands are tied
Open your mouth, open it wide
Let the freedom begin
Get on the floor, just let it drop
Don't it feel good, don't it feel hot?
Feel the fire within
I wanna see you strut (strut, strut)
C'mon walk for me
Strut (strut, strut)
How you wanna be..."
~Change~
"Okay, that was fine, but because Blaine was supposed to sing, I want him to sing now." Mr. Schue said sternly. Blaine blanched. Brittany looked back at him and smiled.
"Come on, Blaine-sters," she said in a very happy tone. Blaine sighed, then stepped to the front of the stage, to the microphone. He took a deep breath...
"Tower of Babel has fallen down again
information disarray
I don't know who I should believe in
everybody's an authority
fragments don't count
they always end up falling through the cracks
don't think out loud
cause once it's out your mouth, can't take it back
Can't say all the little things
that I wanna tell you right now
I know you won't understand
but I gotta tell you somehow
And on and on and on I go
connect the neck to what's below I know
now your body language is broken, broken English-"
Instead of finishing the song however, Blaine stepped back and ran out of the room. Tina was the only one who decided to chase after him. The rest seemed to be too busy glaring at Kurt to chase after Blaine. Kurt, suddenly under the scrutiny of over two dozen eyes, chased in the direction Blaine ran. "Blaine!" he shouted.
Mr. Schue told everyone they would continue tomorrow and as the camera faded out, the symbolic bell rang.
Author's Note: Sorry to end it like that. I really love Adam Lambert and I swear they should have dedicated an episode to him before graduation because it took me hours to assign these songs to just one person! They all were so eligible and I wanted to change them up a billion times but these were finalized.
On a special note: would you guys like any side-plot? I am writing up a "bonus" chapter that would include the other solos and it would have plot to it so if you would like I can finalize and post that one. But its ultimately up to you guys.
And lastly: AAAAHHHHHHHHH GRADUATION EPISODE JUST KILLED ME! That is all.