A/N: Thank you for the reviews! I would message everyone but I'm wonderfully awkward when speaking to people, even online lol.

I wrote this as an original story like last year, so there was a lot of stuff I had to add and rewrite which caused me to get a touch of the writers block the other day. So this is just a short filler chapter introducing most of the cast to the story. The rest of the cast will appear later on. Sorry for any mistakes and for the short chapter. Thank yall and enjoy.

I don't own Glee only Aerallis.

3. Take On Me

"Hello and welcome to Finchel's Tavern!"

"Finchel? Really? What kind of name is that?" Mercedes watched as the tall man came from behind a couple of tables to greet them.

"My girlfriend likes that name… I was actually hoping to name this place Finn's Place or something like that." He said with a wide grin showing off a set of perfect white teeth. He still had a baby face even with the light beard he was sporting.

"Well I like Finn's Pub or tavern better…I'm Tina by the way" Tina said offering the striking tall brunette with dark eyes her hand.

"Mercedes Jones, uh yeah I was looking for you actually." Mercedes said with a smile.

"Oh is that so? We can chat about it over some drinks. What would you ladies like?" He wiped his hands on his dark blue trousers. He wore it paired with a loose off-white tunic type shirt. Sporadic dark chest hair peeked out from the deep V in the front of the shirt.

"I'm pretty sure we're not old enough to drink" Tina said with a chuckle.

Finn's eyebrows furrowed in confusion as he glanced between Mercedes and Tina but it changed as he realized what was going on.

"There's no drinking age here so I'll give you the house special." He said shooting them a mischievous grin over his shoulder as he headed toward some barrels. He filled two wooden mugs and then sat them on a table directly in front of the barrels.

The girls walked deeper in the tavern as they waited for Finn to get them their drinks. There were lots of long wooden tables surround by wooden chairs. In the center of the pub the floor dipped down to another level. In the lower level all the wooden tables and chairs were built into the floor. Most of the lights in the place seemed to be situated above the lowered level.

"What is that?" Tina said. She sat down in the cozy lower level. Mercedes slides in beside her as they both focus on the small stage. "It looks kind of like a guitar type thingy." Mercedes shrugged her shoulders. She was pretty sure she had seen them in a history book or something.

A guy with a flashy feathery hat strummed the honey colored lute. He did a little jig while singing and playing it. The light whimsical tune made both girls bob their heads a bit.

"I see you ladies are enjoying the music." Fin grinned and then set the drinks in front of them. He also set a plate full of fruits and meats in front of them with his other hand. He then slid into the seat across from the girls.

"The music is great! Why isn't there anyone else in here?" Tina asked taking a sip of her drink. Her soured face mirrored Mercedes' look.

"It's just really early. This place usually doesn't get going to Puck and Stevie get off work." He said with a light smile. His smile faded once another person slid in beside him.

"Finnie!" the girl squawked. "I didn't know you knew Lady Mercedes and Lady Tina. Hmm interesting"

"I just met them." He said rubbing his temples.

Tina and Mercedes awkwardly glanced at each other and then back at Rachel Berry. They knew what crazed jealous girlfriend looked like; Rachel was wearing that look like the most coveted design in Fashion week.

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The tavern was now teaming with people. Most of them being men but a few women were sprinkled amongst the crowd.

"Ugh. I can't believe Hudson made yall drink his feet ale special." Puck scrunched his nose up at the now empty cups in front of Tina and Mercedes. They had been nothing but giggles since Stevie and Puck arrived.

"Hey man, it does not taste like feet!" Finn said as he shook his head. "These ladies just know fine ale when they taste it." He started clearing the cups and plates as the door opened again. The group shook with laughter at Puck's joke. "I believe I had a couple of those house specials when I first met you guys. It was not a good night" Stevie added making the group erupt in laughter again.

"The party is here!" Santana said as she came in, holding up her arms.

"More like the devil." Puck snickered as he watched the Latina make her way towards the group.

"Oh I see the puppies are snapping at the new meat, aren't we?" She gave them a grin while nodding her head towards Finn. That was her "the usual" head nod. He was already pouring drinks into clean cups while Rachel tended to other customers.

"Hey.. I think I'm going to head back. Tina are you coming?" Mercedes said as she stood. Her world seemed to shake suddenly. That stuff really did taste like feet.

"You go on, I'ma hang here a bit." Tina said while drinking from Puck's cup. Puck almost had to fight the cup away from the girl.

"May I walk you back?" Stevie said as he offered her a smile. Stevie was now all clean and showered. He looked sexy in his loose deep blue tunic top and dark trousers. "Yes, thank you." Mercedes said.

"Aww, why is everyone leaving? I just got here!" Santana said rolling her dark eyes as Finn set the drinks on the table. He slid back into his seat and watched his friends banter back and forth.

"Because it's you." Puck quickly added.

The whole table burst into laughter as Santana gave Puck the stink-eye. "No me gusta!" She said snapping her fingers. The boys returned their attention to the leaving pair.

"Have a good night Miss Mercedes." Puck said. "It was nice meeting you, you two stop by anytime." Finn added. Santana and Tina waved as Stevie and Mercedes exited the lively building.

"You have amazing friends. It kind of reminds me of mine back home." Mercedes said grinning. She missed ladies' night out with Tina, Kurt Hummel, and Blaine Anderson. Okay, maybe not exactly ladies' night but the night usually consisted of the group doing their nails, sneaking drinks, and then heading to a club to dance themselves sober. Mercedes and Tina had met Kurt Hummel on a trip to New York before they even decided to go to college there. The brunette boy had the chilliest blue eyes they had ever seen on top of an impeccable fashion style.

After moving to NY the girls met back up with Kurt, this time along with his boyfriend Blaine Anderson. Blaine had dark curly hair and light brown eyes. With his puppy-like adorable looks, he had the ladies and Kurt wrapped around his finger. His sense of style contrasted Kurt's. Blaine's style could only be described as preppy chic.

"Oh, maybe I should go back for Tina." Mercedes said. Tina was her best friend after all and she felt uneasy leaving her with people they just met. She started to turn but Stevie stopped her. "You shouldn't worry. They are pretty harmless, Puck and Satana talk a lot of game but they are just big ol' teddy bears." He said with a shrug of his shoulders.

Mercedes stifled a laugh. "You don't talk like Sam and your father." They continued walking towards Stevie's house.

"I've been out in the world too long. Plus I'm not as stuffy as those old men." Stevie said with a laugh. Mercedes slapped Stevie's arm. "They are not old." She said smirking and shaking her head.

The pair laughed about their friends until they reached the guys' home. Mercedes waited for Stevie while he went to prepare his horses for riding. Finn's feet ale special still had her head spinning. The sudden sound of shuffling made her whip around to find the sound. Her sudden movement and fear made her stumble forward.

"Lady Mercedes! I see you have become acquainted with the Ale house."

Mercedes looked up into concerned green eyes. Her body began to warm at the closeness of his body. Her hands and the apex of her thighs seemed to be on fire. She dropped her hands from Sam's chest but he kept his arms encircled around her waist. Mike did an immediate about-face heading towards Finn's pub upon spotting Lady Mercedes and Prince Samuel.

Sam leaned in and breathed in her sweet scent while his lips hovered dangerously close to hers. His heart thumped wildly and he could feel the electricity bouncing between their bodies. Mercedes eyes shot from his lips to his intense eyes.

"Samuel?" Stevie said as a bewildered Mercedes and Sam separated. Mercedes looked between the brothers. They looked so much alike apart of Stevie's slightly rounder features. He wore his blond locks just below his ears much shorter then Sam's hair. But stature wise they were identical.

"I've come to escort Lady Mercedes to the castle." Sam said while taking Mercedes' hand. He liked the way her hand felt in his. Her hand was tiny compared to his, it also was smooth. "And you should stop by the castle sometime, father has been asking about you." He said to Stevie with a warm smile.

"I plan on visiting very soon. It was good seeing you brother. And it was a pleasure meeting you Mercedes." Stevie said with a nod. Mercedes smiled at the younger Evans brother. The brothers bear hugged each other and then Stevie helped Mercedes up onto Sam's horse after Sam settled in the saddle. Sam trusted Mike to return with Tina so the eldest Prince didn't bother to stop by the pub to inform Mike that they were leaving.

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"Sammy!" Mercedes said while snuggling into Sam's back. He smirked and relished the warmth of her full womanly body pressed against his back. He wished the ride back to the castle would last even longer.

"You are quite inebriated tonight, my lady" Sam said. They were heading towards the castle slowly. Mercedes wasn't quite as drunk as she was before; however she was now more drunk on how her body drummed to life whenever Sammy was near. She nodded heavily on his back.

"So what's the deal with Stevie… is he the black sheep of the family?" Mercedes asked as the pair neared the castle. Mercedes thought it was extremely weird Sam had never even mentioned Stevie before. King Theron never mentioned his youngest son either. Mercedes and King Theron often took daily strolls through the garden gossiping like best gal pals. The thought made Mercedes giggle.

"Nay my lady! Stevie just always wanted to live a different way than our father and I. He left the castle a couple years ago to live with Finn and Puck. I am sorry I did not mention it…my mind had been preoccupied lately." He said laughing a bit.

Mercedes was slowly coming down off her drunken state. She sat up realizing maybe she was being overly friendly. Mercedes liked Sam but she wasn't sure if he liked her at all. Everyone in this world seemed overly polite and friendly. She wasn't going to mistake his politeness as interest.

Once they reached the castle Sam helped her down from his horse. Sam led Mercedes into the castle with his large fingers intertwined with hers.

"Thank you for coming to get me" Mercedes said as the pair made their way up the spiral stairs. He ducked his head blushing some. "I was a little worried since it was your first time out in the town alone. I have been staying closer to the castle because you and Tina were here." He said with a smile.

"That's very sweet but Tina and I do plan on leaving the castle someday. "Mercedes said once they reached her chamber doors. Sam still held her hand but suddenly kissed the palm of her soft hand. Mercedes shivered as his plush pillows lips left her skin.

"Would you consider living in the castle?"

Mercedes shook her head. "Someday you are going to get married and become King. Do you think that would not make for an awkward situation here? If we are going to live in this world, Tina and I will need to find something to do with our lives. We can't sit in the castle all day, that's not how I want to live."

Sam stared into Mercedes' deep brown eyes. She was not only lovely but intelligent. The thought of the most engaging women he had ever met leaving Laeneil frightened him. How could he possibly hold someone like her here? Sam smiled and brightened at her. Giving up is never an option.

"Perhaps," Sam said with a playful smirk. "But you are correct, someday I shall get married. There is someone I am going to start courting and hopefully she will accept advances. She is out of this world stunningly breath taking."

Sam raised her hand to his lips and brushed a scant kiss across the back of Mercedes' hand. "I shall you see you on the morrow. I hope sleep finds you quickly. Fare thee well, my lady." He ducked his head in a quick bow.

"Goodnight Sammy." Mercedes said with a smile as she watched him head down the hall. Sam smiled at her glancing over his shoulder as he turned another corner. Mercedes sighed heavily while she pushed open her door. She entered the dark room and then clicked the door behind her. It was going to be another long night.

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The kneading of her breasts shook Mercedes from her sleep. "Tina, seriously are you feeling me up this early in the morning?" Her eyes glanced over to her left. Tina was there but she wasn't the one doing the touching. Mercedes could see Tina snoring softly with her mouth open, drooling some.

"Hola bitches!" Santana said as she popped up from under the thick bed duvets. She raised herself up onto her elbows smirking. Tina stirred from her sleep and looked over at the other girls.

"Don't worry; we just needed somewhere to crash and since your room was closer than mine and Tina's, we picked it." Santana said with a shrug. She climbed over the cover and right out of the bed…naked.

"See you bitches later." Santana said as she quickly threw on her armor and strolled out of the room. Tina and Mercedes shook their heads. They had met Santana a hand full of times in the last couple of weeks but they never really hung out with her. Stevie was right about her though, Santana's tough exterior was her way of protecting herself. That just proved everyone had the same problems just to different degrees.

"I give her an 8." Tina said.

"5." Mercedes said nodding.

"What? How even?" Tina asked.

"I don't like bitches with flat asses."

The friends busted out laughing. They collected themselves and then dragged their heavy bodies out of bed. Their matching hangovers were going to make this day the longest day of their lives.

tbc