Find Yourself:
Ok so raise your hand if you cried during the finale (raises hand) and have you all see the 'Heat Wave' video on Soap Net yet? Anyways here is another chapter. As you see the school year and the fic are nearing an end (I still have roughly about five or six chapters left after this) but all good things do and while I hope to leave with a sense of finality I hope to possibly play in this verse some more one day. Anyway lots of songs used in this update and they are Sweet Angel of Mine-Kassie DePaiva (to which I made some slight lyrical changes for story purposes), Baby Mine- from the Disney film Dumbo, and Age of Not Believing- from the Disney film Bedknobs and Broomsticks
April 13th 2010-
"Surprise," they all screamed the following day as Quinn, Sam, and Puck entered the room, Dani in her father's arms.
The trio looked around the beautifully decorated pink colored nursery before looking toward Kurt who stood off to the side squeezing Finn's hand.
"Wow Kurt," Sam said with a smile on her face, "it's amazing."
Grinning with pride he flashed his own gaze over toward Tina who was at present chatting with Molly.
"Don't give me all the credit…though the initial feng shui was all a testament to my creative genius the color scheme was all Tina's."
In hearing her name being called the young girl headed to where her friend stood.
"You called me?"
Placing a hand on her shoulder he smiled.
"I was just giving you the credit that was do to you."
She smiled.
"You didn't have to do that Kurt."
"Yea, I kind of did T."
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The party seemed to last for a good while that evening but since it was a school day soon everyone had dispersed setting the stage for the rest of that week.
Nothing too eventful had happened the following day except for most of the clique was tired from the previous evenings festivities.
It wasn't until Thursday actually in the choir room that things moved forward a bit.
"So guys I just can't say this enough but congratulations on your win a few weeks ago." As Will spoke the group noted the enthusiasm in his voice. For someone being as sure as their fearless leader was though there were times when they had wondered if he was having apprehensions that they couldn't win…nah.
"Anyway," their teacher continued, "I know we don't have a competition to prepare for but for the next week I have a bit of an assignment for you anyway."
Waling over to his trusted white board he wrote in bold letters Lullabies.
"Now before you guys say anything…"
Too late…Rachel raised her hand before standing up in the center of the room.
"I think this is an excellent idea and although there is no theatrical merit in this genre considering recent events…"
She flashed a gaze to Kristina and smiled as the young girl raised her hand.
"Mr. Schuster," Kristina spoke when she was addressed to speak, "is there any way that maybe we could record those Lullabies for Dani."
Feeling her boyfriends gentle touch on her shoulder she heard him speak up.
"I can get the AV club on it…just tell me when."
Kristina leant over to kiss her boyfriends cheek while Will simply smiled at the clubs enthusiasm at the assignment. As he went on to tell them all about how it didn't have to be a Lullaby in the traditional sense it could be a nursery rhyme or whatever else each student felt fit the theme. The due date would be Monday and once they were done recording their songs he had some other piece of big news to share with the gang.
After this comment the eleven teens that were present that day all split up into their respective little groups to begin to talk about what they wanted to sing to the little girl.
"So I know it's not a lullaby or nursery rhyme but I have the perfect song for our little project for DB," Kurt said with a smile as he, Finn, Artie, Kristina, and Tina were sitting in a circle on the side of the room.
"And what is it?" Kristina asked with a curious look in her eyes.
"The seminal Disney classic Baby Mine…."
Kurt looked over to Kristina taking in the look on her face.
"What, not a good choice?"
"Actually I was kind of thinking about singing that song."
"Well we can duet."
Kristina shook her head.
"And mess up your impeccable vocal range…um no…"
It was then that Artie's arm draped over her shoulders and his smile lit up the circle.
"I had a song in mind that I kind of thought perhaps you, me, and Tina could work on," his eyes fell on Finn, "and you can join us if you want."
Finn shook his head.
"I'm not a relative or god parent…I don't want to impose."
"It wouldn't be," Tina said, "besides Mr. Schuster gave the assignment to the whole club."
Finn nodded still saying he'd rather do something on his own to which the quad just nodded.
"So what song do you have in mind Artie?" Kristina asked as he went on about the number.
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Unlike the previous weekend which was filled with all the drama that was Quinn giving birth to little Danielle this weekend had went down in a blur filled up with rehearsing numbers for Monday and simply spending time at the garage to look in on the little girl herself.
By the time glee practice came on Monday there had been a sign on the choir room door to report to the auditorium. When the gang (which now included Puck who had been back at school eager to sing his own song to his little angel) had arrived in the room they saw that the AV club had set up recording apparatuses so that they could record their songs onto a CD for their baby.
Clapping his hands in his usual uber enthusiastic way Will looked over to his group.
"Ok," he said, "who is ready to go first."
Everyone had expected Rachel's hand to fly up first however it was Pucks hand that did the flying.
"I know I wasn't here last week to hear the assignment," he began, "but Rachel told me about it and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to sing a little something to Dani."
Will nodded as he continued.
"Anyway so the song I chose is supposed to be a mother/daughter song but seeing as how here in Glee club there have been times when we'd take a song and switch it up a bit I thought what the hell…anyway Dani this ones from your daddy."
Puck moved to a stool that sat in the center of the room and began to sing.
As you lay sleeping on my chest
A million thoughts run through my head
Someday you'll think that you're too big to hold
You'll spill milk on mom's favorite dress
Fall down and scare me to death
And you'll refuse to do anything you're told
And I'll be so mad that I'm almost in tears
And you'll smile that smile and they'll all disappear
Yes sometimes you'll hide your perfect wings
But through these eyes all I'll ever see
Is that sweet angel of mine…
Tears began to form in the eyes of some of the glee members as he continued to strum and sing…
I won't be ready for first grade
Or when you go on your first date
And you'll think that I just don't understand
And I know that there'll come a day
When you start to push me away
And I'll feel like I'm loosing my best friend
So when you want to be out on your own
Forgive me if I find it hard to let go
Yeah someday you'll spread your perfect wings
But no matter where you fly you'll always be
That sweet angel of mine
And I know I'll cry on your wedding day
As I just stand up and give you away
And I'll bow my head; pray you find all your dreams
And thank god for every day he's given me
That sweet angel of mine…
The club applauded as Puck finished singing his heart out.
It was definitely going to be hard to follow that emotional number but Rachel was definitely up for the challenge as she belted out her own heart wrenchingly beautiful number.
It was Kurt's turn after hers and he stood on stage.
"Hey DB," he spoke to the empty air that sat in front of him, "this is your fabulous Uncle Kurt."
He flashed a smile to his fellow glee clubbers as he began to play the opening notes on the piano.
Baby mine, don't you cry
Baby mine, dry your eyes
Rest your head close to my heart
Never to part, baby of mine…
He paused for a brief moment as he looked out to the crowd before going on.
Little one when you play
Don't you mind what you say
Let those eyes sparkle and sine
Never a tear, baby of mine
If they knew sweet little you
They'd end up loving you too
All those same people who scold you
What they'd give just for
The right to hold you
Although he was nearing the end he was beginning to choke up thinking of how his now late mother sang this song to him when he was a little boy…no he wasn't going to break down not now….
From your head to your toes
You're not much, goodness knows
But you're so precious to me
Cute as can be, baby of mine…
A tear drifted down Kurt's cheek as the clubs applause filled the air.
Soon everyone else had sung their songs and it was finally Kristina and Artie's turn (as Tina had ultimately opted for another number)
"Ok Dani we saved the best for last," Kristina said.
"There goes your aunt Krissy being full of herself again…we clearly aren't the best just the last."
'Dani there is something you need to know about your godfather…he sometimes…"
Artie's lips crashed onto hers to momentarily shut her up.
"Anyway Dani the two of us love you and we hope you enjoy this," Artie concluded as the music began and Kristina began to sing.
When you rush around in hopeless circles
Searching everywhere for something true
You're at the age of not believing
When all the make believe is through…
Artie went on to sing the next verse.
When you set aside your childhood heroes
And your dreams are lost up on shelf
You're at the age of not believing
And worst of all you doubt yourself…
You're a castaway where no one hears you (Kristina sang)
On a barren isle in a lonely sea (Artie went on)
Where did all the happy endings go? (Kristina continued)
Where can all the good times be? (Artie finished off the verse)
And now the duo sang together in perfect harmony
You must face the age of not believing
Doubting everything you ever knew
Until at last you start believing
There's something wonderful
Truly wonderful in you
A final applause filled the air as Artie and Kristina took a little bow and made their way back to where the rest of the club was sitting leaving their teacher to stand on the strange his perma-grin still glued to his mouth while his hands were engaged in an applause.
"Wow guys," he spoke, "those performances were just amazing…keep it up and we'll nail it in competition next year…and with that in mind how would you guys feel if I told you that I talked to Principal Figgins and he has agreed for us to perform a small concert the end of next month."
There was a huge round of applause as the teacher told them that they would go into detail about the showcase at the following rehearsal but for the day they were dismissed all the while a thought for a potential number began to buzz in Kristina's head…she just wondered if A it was in her wheelhouse and B if Kurt would help accompany her.
XXX
TBC
I know shotty end to the chapter right…but I hope the middle made up for it.