A/N: I Apologize for anyone who had been subscribed. The moment I realized that Barden was in Atlanta required this to be completely reworked. Now as I've fixed my previous error we can resume as the groups finally come together. Enjoy.

Chapter 8: Quad Welcome

As the plane taxied to the gate the Bellas along with Bardens contingent of officials lead by Becca's dad, went over final preparations for the service.

"We don't want an international incident here so, no racist, sexist or downright cruel jokes."

Lilly whispered into Dr. Mitchells ear while Cynthia Rose suddenly exclaimed out.

"These Shrimp Puff's will go down hard."

The group all turned to her at once in shock, but the girl waved it off.

"That wasn't a joke had seafood last night and I'm trying to keep it together and not throw up. We all remember the last time a Bella puked in front of an audience."

Chloe's laugh at Aubrey nearly resulted in disaster when the noise about the plane arrival broke their bellows.

The wait for the bulk of the non-essential passengers broke off, until at last the first telltale sign of μ's, was Ms. Minami and Kotori walking out. Dr. Mitchell walked up and greeted them.

"Ms. Minami, Welcome to Atlanta, I see this is you're beautiful daughter."

Kotori looked at the gentleman and nervously smiled back.

"Excuse my daughter, she nearly took an internship at a fashion institution in New York, so shes apprehensive about coming here."

Dr. Mitchell smiled and led the two of them to the other members of the Barden contingent. Becca and Chloe spotted the next two members of the group.

"Rin and Hanayo."

The youngest members of the group now walked out as Becca and Chloe greeted them. Hanayo seemed more nervous than ever greeting the very reason they were now all there.

"Ms. Mitchell…" Hanayo's trembling hand reached out for Becca's when she took it a stepped further and hugged her.

"Nice to meet you Kayo?"

Rin took offense and nearly yanked the clothes off of them trying to shake them loose.

"Nobody calls her that but me."

Becca seemed stunned while Nico passed by them eyeing out one Bella in particular.

"There she is."

Nico eyed Fat Amy and she walked over with the smugness nearly causing her to trip. Fat Amy saw and helped her keep her balance.

"Ms. Yazawa."

"Ms. Fat Patricia?"

The look on Fat Amy's face was as stern as Nico's but then as Eli and Honoka once did both smiled and chuckled.

"Well you are as inspiring in person as online."

"I could have said the same about you."

Nico and Fat Amy walked off while Eli and Nozomi popped out in the next set of passengers. Cynthia then walked over and greeted them.

"Nice to meet you guys."

"I'm loving Atlanta so far…Didn't it burn down once."

Eli's chide comment irked Cynthia but that aside they led them to the awaiting group. Honoka, Umi and Maki came out last and fell into the awaiting arms of Aubrey, Lilly, and Stacie. Honoka greeted them with upmost enthusiasm.

"I already like America!"

The rest of the women shuddered while they fell into the group and the contingent began the move through the terminal. Upfront, Mitchell and Minami were talking about the logistics.

"How close are we to Barden from where we'll be staying?"

"A mere 10 minutes, we provide plenty of amenities and recreation nearby on campus if the need arises."

Minami kept up the pressure on Mitchell even as the group boarded the bus. Traffic for being a weekday afternoon was surprisingly light. With the long flight out of the way, A montage for them began as they got glimpses of all the major Atlanta attractions. Including the Georgia Aquarium, Coke Factory, Centennial Olympic Park where the girls bowed to pay their respects, CNN Center, the Georgia Dome wherein they got a stadium tour and souvenirs. A couple of publicity photos were taken outside of the competition venue Phillips Arena with advertising for the event on the jumbo Tron. The last stop before the hotel was a museum tour although not the civil war one that Eli was interested in. As the women went about getting pictures and interspersing among themselves Honoka stood back behind the statue of Robert E. Lee thinking hard to herself. Becca was looking for Fat Amy when she noticed Honoka looking at the statue and ended up standing right next to her. 2 Minutes of silence led Becca to break the ice between them.

"Makes you think…"

"It does…."

"It took great people to bring this country back together."

"Actually I was wondering how long it took to make that."

Becca nearly floored herself but Honoka helped keep her up.

"You're the leader of the Bella's…" Honoka asked while brushing Becca off.

"Not until Aubrey graduated then I will become Co-Captain alongside Chloe. How about you Honoka is it? You must like being the leader of μ's."

"No, not at all, we all take turns being the center…" Honoka's embarrassment made Becca chuckle, nice to see they already have a kindred spirit. "But I am wondering how this competition will work."

"You'll get a taste of it in a bit when we arrive at Barden after you guys get settled. Just remember you've got to think on your feet."

Noticing Fat Amy, Becca left Honoka alone with the statue. Another 25 minutes spent in the museum allowed them to get full up before the ride to their hotel. Once they arrived, the contingent along with the Bella's returned to Barden while μ's waited in the lobby. Maki discovered the piano right away and conferred with Hotel staff to get that set up in the available conference room. After 20 minutes, Ms. Minami arrived with the keys and huddled up the girls.

"Ok ladies, Kotori will be staying with me but the rest will be 3 to a room. Our rooms are on opposite ends of the hallway and you must be in bed by 10:30 unless we are at Barden with the supervised officials. Now let's say we take this party upstairs."

Handing them out Individually the group went for the elevator. Excitement was mixed with groans as the 10 women headed for the 7th floor. Once down the hallway and finding rooms 717-720 they quickly unpacked.

"Guys 25 minutes to change out of your clothes, make the most of it." The words of Ms. Minami echoed as the girls all went into their rooms."\

Umi quickly went for the shower, as Honoka opened up her bag the question pondered by Becca rang in her head.

"I'm truly the leader?"

A/N: Now that It's Fixed we'll continue. The Riff-Off comes Next.