Hey! So, Sectionals are finally here :D Thank you for your song suggestions! The song I used are Feeling Good by Michael Bublé, Till The World Ends by Britney Spears, Candles by the Glee Cast and Mercy by One Republic. Enjoy!
"Guys, get on the bus, we're leaving in two minutes!" Alma shouted.
The kids got inside the bus. Some of them were nervous, but some other looked so excited that it was almost contagious. Alma was both nervous and excited. She turned to look at William, smiling.
"Okay, we're leaving, dad" she said.
"Good luck, Alma" he said, hugging his daughter "Remember, your kids are great."
"I know" Alma smiled broadly, and she walked towards the bus.
"Alma, wait!"
She turned around. Brad was running towards her.
"What do you want?" Alma asked.
"I wanted to wish you guys good luck. But you don't need it, anyway" he smiled.
"I know. Is there anything else?" she asked coldly.
"No, that's it. Goodbye, Alma."
"Bye"
She got inside the bus and looked at her kids, smiling.
"Sectionals, here we go!" she exclaimed.
"I can't believe it!" Elizabeth said, excited. "We're going to compete at Sectionals!"
"I know!" Sam said, as excited as her "It's so awesome!"
"I'm going to die" Jonathan said, looking pale.
"You're going to do fine!" Barbra said, holding his hand.
"No, I'm going to die. Oh, my God, I'm so nervous!" the boy said.
"Don't be silly, Jonathan" Spencer said "We're going to win this thing!"
"I know, but I'm still nervous!"
"What are you doing?" David asked.
"Texting Gloria" Kevin said, smiling.
"Really?" David said, wiggling his eyebrows at him.
"Oh, shut up!" Kevin said, laughing.
"Aren't you nervous?" Lucy asked to Elizabeth.
"Of course not." The girl said.
"I am nervous" Lucy said "What if I ruin it?"
"You won't" Sam assured her "You have an amazing voice, don't worry."
"Thank you, Sam."
"Remember, Hannah, when you're going to jump, don't…"
"I know, Anna, we rehearsed that part like a billion times!" Hannah said.
"Yes but…" Anna started again.
"Hey, don't worry" James said, taking her hands "It's going to be great, you'll see"
"Yeah, you girls are awesome!" Steven said.
"We know" they said at the same time, smiling.
Alma looked at her kids. They were talking and laughing, making a big scandal. She smiled, remembering when she was in high school and she had to compete. The nervousness, the excitement… She remembered when they won, the great it felt, how proud she was. This time, she thought, she was going to feel that way again. Smiling, she turned around.
Elizabeth looked at Sam, excited. The New Directions kids were sitting in the audience. They were going to be the last ones to perform, so they could enjoy the other groups' performances.
"And now, from the Saint Lucas High School, Sweet Harmony!"
Everyone clapped, as the Sweet Harmony members took the stage. A small girl with short black hair stood in the front, and the rest stood behind her. When the applause died, the music started. The girl grabbed the microphone and started to sing.
Birds flying high
You know how I feel
Sun in the sky
You know how I feel
Breeze drifting on by
You know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good
The girl was amazing. She had a beautiful voice, and a perfect technique. Elizabeth bit her lip, her eyes fixed on her. Everybody thought that she was nervous, but Sam knew her better. She was studying the adversary.
I'm feeling good.
The lead vocalist swayed a little with the music, still grabbing the microphone. She had a confident smile on her face.
Fish in the sea
You know how I feel
River running free
You know how I feel
Blossom on a tree
You know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good
The rest of her team did the background vocals, as she kept singing.
Dragonfly out in the sun you know what I mean, don't you know?
Butterflies all having fun you know what I mean
Sleep in peace when day is done
That's what I mean
And this old world is a new world
And a bold world
For me
The New Directions kids exchanged looks. They were pretty good, but not enough to make them feel nervous.
For me
The lead vocalist of Sweet Harmony was really good, Elizabeth thought. But she was better. The girl smirked, and Sam chuckled, looking at her.
Stars when you shine
You know how I feel
Scent of the pine
You know how I feel
Oh freedom is mine
And I know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
This time, all the team sang.
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
It's a new life
For me
The girl grabbed the microphone again and sang the last lines.
And I'm feeling good
I'm feeling good
I feel so good
I feel so good
The audience clapped. Elizabeth looked at Sam, and they nodded. The Sweet Harmony members bowed and left the stage.
"And now" the presenter said "From the Ashton Dance Academy, Physical Melody!"
While they took the stage, the twins moved a little in their seats, nervous. The Physical Melody kids took their positions, and the music started. They started to dance, and everyone gaped at them. They were amazing. A tall blonde girl, who seemed to be the better dancer, started to sing, while the rest kept dancing.
This kitten got your tongue tied in knots, I see
Spit it out cuz I'm dying for company
Her voice was good, but it wasn't great. Their choreography, on the other side, was breathtaking. They were perfectly coordinated, and their steps were complicated and fast.
I notice that you got it
You notice that I want it
You know that I can take it
to the next level, baby
If you want this good shit
Sicker than the remix
Baby, let me blow your mind
tonight
They sang together, dancing in slow motion.
I can't take it, take it, take no more
Never felt like, felt like this before
Come on get me, get me on the floor
DJ what you, what you waiting for?
They jumped, and their choreography got even more complicated, fast, fluid. They were amazing.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
The twins swallowed loudly and looked at each other. Did they really have to compete against them?
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
This time, two girls sang together. They danced in the front, leading the rest.
Watch me move, when I lose, when I lose it hard
Get you off with the touch dancing in the dark
Two boys stepped forward, dancing even faster than the rest, and they were so coordinated that they looked like clones.
You notice what I'm wearing,
I noticing you staring
You know that I can take it,
to the next level, baby
Harder than the A-list,
next one on my hit list
Baby, let me blow your mind
tonight
All of them sang together.
I can't take it, take it, take no more
Never felt like, felt like this before
Come on get me, get me on the floor
DJ what you, what you waiting for?
The two boys from before started to break-dance, as the rest danced together, singing.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
The boys stood up and high-fived. They stepped aside, and the lead singers stepped forward, moving every part of their bodies in a perfect choreography.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
They took their initial positions and danced and sang all together.
See the sunlight, we ain't stopping
Keep on dancing till the world ends
If you feel it let it happen
Keep on dancing till the world ends
Keep on dancing till the world ends
Keep on dancing till the world ends
They danced slowly, like they were under the water.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
They jumped together, and when they touched the ground, they danced faster than ever.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.
They sang and danced the last part together.
See the sunlight, we ain't stopping
Keep on dancing till the world ends
If you feel it let it happen
Keep on dancing till the world ends.
The public stood up, clapping at their amazing performance. Everyone excepting the twins. They just sat there, pale and sweating. They looked at each other.
"We're doomed" they said at the same time.
The New Directions kids were waiting in the green room, wearing their costumes. The girls had red shirtless dresses with black belts and shoes, and the boys were wearing a red shirt, with black pants, black shoes and a black tie.
"Breath, come on" James said, holding Anna's hand.
"They were so good" Anna said "How the hell are we supposed to beat that?"
"They were awesome dancers" Elizabeth said "But their vocals weren't that great"
"And what about that girl from Sweet Harmony?" Barbra said "She was amazing!"
"Yes, but we're better" Elizabeth said.
"I wish I was as confident as you" Hannah said.
"Hey, come on!" Sam said "We're way better than them! We're so going to win this!"
"Sam's right" Alma said, stepping into the greenroom "I believe in you, guys. You're the most talented kids I've ever met."
They smiled at their teacher, feeling more confident.
"And for the last performance, from the William McKinley High School, New Directions!"
While the audience clapped, Elizabeth looked at Sam, and they smiled. The girl sighed, and then, she opened the door. She stepped forward singing, the spot light aimed at her. The public turned to look at her, as she walked slowly next to them.
The power lines went out
And I am all alone
But I don't really care at all
Not answering my phone
Sam emerged the same way, singing. They looked at each other, and they kept walking forward, slowly.
All the games you played
The promises you made
Couldn't finish what you started
Only darkness still remains
They stood there, facing each other, separated by the audience. The girls sang together, their voices in perfect harmony.
Lost sight
Couldn't see
When it was you and me
They kept walking towards the stage, singing together.
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
But I think I'll be alright
Elizabeth and Sam took the stage from opposite sides, looking at each other as they sang.
Been black and blue before
Elizabeth sang her lines, walking towards Sam.
There's no need to explain
I am not the jaded kind
Playback's such a waste
They sang together again, walking towards each other, smiling.
You're invisible
Invisible to me
My wish is coming true
Erase the memory of your face
Both girls stood in the middle of the stage, facing each other and singing.
Lost sight
Couldn't see
When it was you and me
The curtain rose, revealing the rest of the team, who did the background vocals as Elizabeth and Sam sang the chorus again.
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
But I think I'll be alright
Elizabeth turned around and walked away from Sam, singing.
One day
You will wake up
With nothing but your sorrys
Sam walked away from her too, singing her lines.
And someday
You will get back
Everything you gave me
They returned to the middle of the stage, singing with their eyes fixed on each other.
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
They faced the audience, standing next to each other.
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
Elizabeth held out her hand and Sam took it, and they sang the last line, smiling at each other.
But I think I'll be alright
The public clapped, amazed by the girls, who smiled and bowed. They and the rest of the team took their positions for the group number, and the music started to play. David stepped forward and sang.
Angel of mercy
How did you find me?
Where did you read my story?
Lucy stepped forward too, singing while looking at him.
Pulled from the papers
Desperate and hardened
Seeking a moment every fix
Everybody sang together.
All I wanted to say
All I wanted to do
Is fall apart now
All I wanted to feel
I wanted to love
It's all my fault now
A Tragedy I fear
The twins jumped forward and danced, while everybody sang the chorus. Their choreography was slow and elegant, but it was complicated.
Angel of mercy
How did you find me?
How did you pick me up again?
Hannah and Anna were perfectly coordinated, and they looked beautiful and confident, dancing in front of everyone.
Angel mercy
How did you move me?
Why am I on my feet again?
And I see you
The kids smiled, singing.
Whoa Whoa Whoa
I feel you
Whoa Whoa Whoa
Kevin sang this time.
Fortress of daylight
Caught me on stand by
Waiting to catch the quickest plane
Barbra stood next to him and sang, smiling.
Flying to nowhere
Is better than somewhere
That's where I've been and nothing's changed
The kids sang together again, as the twins danced around them.
All I wanted to say
All I wanted to do
Is fall apart now
All I wanted to feel
I wanted to love
It's all my fault now
A Tragedy for sure
Alma smiled at them from the public. They looked so happy, so sure...
Angel of mercy
How did you find me?
How did you pick me up again?
Angel the mercy
How did you move me?
Why am I on my feet again?
And I see you
Hannah and Anna returned with the rest, and sang with them.
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa
I feel you
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa
James sang his lines, smiling at Anna. She smiled back.
I'm so lost in you
A tragedy seemed to be,
Oh, what now? What now?
A tragedy it seemed to be
What now?
They sang the chorus again, and the twins stepped forward to dance again.
Angel of mercy
How did you find me?
How did you pick me up again?
Angel of mercy
How did you move me?
Why am I on my feet again?
And I see you
The kids sang, and the twins danced. Alma smiled at them, proud.
Whoa
I feel you
Whoa
I feel you
Oh, Whoa
I feel you
Oh Oh Oh
They finished with a smile, Anna and Hannah standing in the front, on opposite sides. The audience stood up, clapping. They were crazy, screaming and whistling. As the curtain fell, the New Directions kids hugged each other, laughing, and some of them were even crying. It was their moment, and it was wonderful.
The stage was full of people. The kids from New Directions, Physical Melody and Sweet Harmony were standing there, and their teachers too. The presenter, a short woman with red hair had the results in her hands.
"In the third place" she said, reading the paper "Sweet Harmony!"
Everyone clapped. Their teacher, a tall man took their price, and smiled at his kids. The redhead woman kept announcing the results.
"In the second place…"
She went silent for a while, to create suspense. Elizabeth and the lead singer from Physical Melody looked at each other briefly. Alma was biting her thumbnail, clearly nervous, and Barbra looked like she was about to hyperventilate.
"Physical Melody!" The presenter exclaimed, and everyone clapped "That means that New Directions is the winner of this year's sectional competition!"
The kids from New Directions screamed, jumped, laughed, cried and hugged each other. Alma took the trophy and looked at her kids, a huge smile on her face.
"We did it!" she exclaimed, and everyone hugged her enthusiastically.
Alma put the trophy on top of the desk. William looked up. His daughter and the kids were inside his office, beaming at him.
"Oh, my God!" the principal exclaimed, standing up and grabbing the trophy "You won!"
"Of course we did!" Alma said, proudly.
"Congratulations, guys!" William said, smiling.
"Thanks, Mr. Schue!" the kids said together.
"I wish I could have seen your performance" William said.
"That's why I recorded it" Alma said.
"Oh, I love you" the principal hugged his daughter.
"We are the champions, my friend!" Spencer sang, jumping into the choir room. Steven jumped in behind him, making a weird noise while playing an air guitar "And we'll keep on fighting, till the end!" Spencer kept singing, and Steven played his air guitar one more time.
The rest of the members entered the choir room, laughing. Alma walked in behind them, carrying the trophy. They sat down, and Alma left the trophy on top of the piano.
"Okay, guys" she said "I know you're excited and everything, but we have to practice for Regionals"
Their faces fell, and they looked at her, surprised.
"Just kidding!" Alma said, laughing.
"You got us, Miss Schue" David said, laughing.
"You did an amazing job" Alma said "It was fascinating, you deserve this."
They kids smiled at her.
"It wouldn't have been possible without you, Miss Schue" Jonathan said, and the rest nodded.
"Aw, thank you, guys!" the teacher said, smiling.
"Wow, that's awesome!"
"I know!"
Elizabeth was on the phone with Adam, and she was telling him about their victory at Sectionals.
"Did anyone record it?" Adam asked.
"Miss Schue did" the girl said "I'm going to ask her to give me a copy and I'll send it to you, okay?"
"That would be awesome. I bet you were amazing."
"Yeah, we were" Elizabeth looked at Barbra, who was sitting in the bed behind her "Barbra wants to talk with you."
"Oh, okay. Bye, Lizzie!"
"Bye, Adam!"
Elizabeth handed the phone to Barbra and left the room, not before looking at her cousin, who nodded.
"Hi, Adam" she said.
"Hi, Barbra, what's up?"
"Um, not much. Enjoying our victory" Barbra said and Adam laughed softly "Hey, Adam?"
"What?"
"I need to tell you something" Barbra said, feeling a little nervous.
"Go ahead"
Barbra sighed, and looked up. She closed her eyes, and finally said:
"I'm dating someone"
"I know" Adam said.
"You know?" Barbra exclaimed, surprised.
"Yep. I have a Facebook account too, remember?"
"Oh, right"
Oh, right. Why didn't she think about that before? Duh!
"Congratulations" Adam said, and Barbra could hear the smile in his voice.
"Doesn't it… bother you?"
"Why would it bother me? He seems like a nice guy, he even accepted my friend request!"
Barbra laughed, and so did Adam. The girl bit her lip.
"Thank you, Adam"
"For what?"
"For being so awesome"
"Oh, I'm awesome by default, you know"
"Yeah" Barbra said, laughing.
"I gotta go, your dad is calling me" Adam said "Bye, Barbra! Say my dads I said hi!"
"Okay. Bye Adam!"
Adam hung up his phone and threw it on the bed. Barbra was happy, so why couldn't he be happy? He sat on his bed, covering his face and resting his elbows on his knees.
"Damn it…" he whispered to himself.
Alma sat on the table in front of Brad, with a little paper bag containing her lunch. He looked at her, surprised.
"Alma…"
"I'm just here to let you know that we won at Sectionals" she said coldly "I know that you care about the kids, and I thought that maybe you wanted to know."
"That's awesome!" Brad smiled broadly.
Alma handed him a CD.
"I recorded it, just in case you wanted to watch it"
"Thanks, Alma" he took it, smiling.
She nodded and stood up. She left the room, without looking back. Brad watched her go, and then he looked at the CD. He smiled a little and put it inside his pocket.
Kurt wiped away the tears from his eyes, smiling. Blaine had a happy expression, and his eyes were glowing. Kurt was resting his head in Blaine's shoulder, and he had an arm around his husband's waist. Barbra and Elizabeth were on either side of them, smiling too.
"This song brings me a lot of memories" Kurt said, looking at Blaine for a moment, before his eyes returned to the TV screen.
"I know" Blaine kissed the top of Kurt's head.
They were watching the Sectionals video. Sam and Elizabeth were singing Candles, and they were about to finish.
"That was beautiful!" Kurt said when they finish, as the girls bowed in the screen.
"They're going to start the group number!" Blaine said, pointing at the screen.
The four of them kept watching the video, Kurt and Blaine commenting things every once in a while. When it was finished, they looked at the girls, smiling.
"Wow, that was wonderful" Blaine said while Kurt nodded.
"Barbra cried when we won" Elizabeth said, laughing.
"You cried too!" Barbra exclaimed.
Kurt and Blaine laughed, as the girls argued.
"Have you told your parents, Barbra?" Kurt asked.
"Yeah, we sent them the video" Barbra said.
"Did you tell your brother?" Blaine said to Elizabeth.
"Yep" Elizabeth nodded "He was really happy."
"I miss being in the Glee Club" Kurt said, nostalgic.
"Yeah, me too" Blaine said.
"I'll go make dinner" Elizabeth said, walking to the kitchen.
"I'll help you" Barbra said, following her.
"You can't even boil an egg!" Elizabeth said, laughing.
"Hey! It's not my fault that I got that part of my dad's genes!"
Kurt and Blaine laughed.
Usually I don't use songs that have already been sing in Glee, but the idea of Lizzie and Sam singing Candles was just too adorable to ignore it :3 A few "Guest Stars" will appear in the next chapter, by the way ;) Please leave a review!