Find Yourself:

Ok here is another chapter of this piece…I hope you are all continuing to like this piece as much as I am enjoying writing it! Still don't own GH or GLEE but got to say I loved Franco's return today!

May 2nd 2010,

"Michael NO!" she shouted just before Michael's fist connected with Finn's face.

The young man turned to his sister wondering why she was defending this guy considering her history.

"You're not actually defending this guy Krissy," Michael said glaring at Finn before turning back to the young girl, "I mean he's hurting you."

"Was I?" Finn asked looking to Kristina with a sad look… "You know hurting you cause…"

She shook her head.

"We were just joking around."

"Joking around….who is this guy anyway…I mean clearly he's not in a wheelchair so he's not Artie….your not cheating on him are you?"

It was in that moment that Kurt arrived back on the scene, Finn looking over to the other boy and flashing a half smile.

"I'm Finn…Kurt's boyfriend," he said.

Michael was definitely embarrassed as he held out a hand to the young man.

"Dude…I'm sorry I freaked out…it's just…"

"You were looking out for your sister…I get it."

Michael nodded as he held out his hand to the other man.

"And you must be Kurt."

"And I take it your the other brother," he replied before adding, "I mean I already met Morgan."

Michael just let out a small laugh as Kristina looked over at him with a curious glint in her eyes.

"So, what are you doing here in Lima anyways?"

"I felt bad that I didn't come for Regionals and a little birdie told me you had one final performance this year."

She flashed a smile knowing that the little birdie that to have been Ethan.

"And I kind of wanted to see for myself that you were okay, not to mention Sam's baby."

Kristina let out a smile thinking that this sounded more like her brother.

It was in that moment that Molly headed outside along with another girl.

"Who wants Lemonade?" the foreign girl asked as Molly's eyes locked on the newcomer to the area.

"Michael!" she screamed tossing her arms around her cousin.

"Hey there squirt," he said with a smile causing Molly to roll her eyes at that nickname.

"I only brought five glasses," Tina said, "should I go back inside…"

Finn shook his head saying that he had planed on heading home.

Kurt nodded, telling him he'd come over lately while he watched his boyfriend pack up and take his leave.

While this was going on Kristina was in the process of introducing Michael to Tina. Her brother seemed to be genuinely impressed and had to hand it to Ethan for falling for a girl as pretty as Tina Cohen Chang was.

"So," Michael said as he turned to Molly after the introduction had been done, "is your mom home."

Molly smiled saying that Alexis was indeed inside and would be so happy to see him.

He turned once more to once again say to Tina and Kurt how much of a pleasure it was to meet them and how he hoped they could hang out some while he was in town.

XXX

It wasn't long after Michael and Molly went inside that Tina headed on home and Kurt headed to his room to get changed and ready to head over to Finn's for the afternoon. Shortly after THAT Alexis, Molly, and Michael headed to the garage (where Burt was still working) to visit Sam and Danielle (and more then likely also Quinn, Puck, and or Rachel as well)

Now alone Kristina was sitting up in her room looking over an assignment while humming to the tune of 'Somebody To Love' when the sound of her cell buzzed a familiar tone.

"Hey you," she said with a smile as Artie's voice rang in her ears.

"Whatcha doing Yale."

"Talking to you."

She heard the sounds of his laughter before he spoke up again.

"I know that…but I mean besides that…any plans this afternoon?"

She paused for the moment.

"Well," she began wondering if she should mention the fact that her brother had shown up just hours ago however instead she let his sweet voice go on.

"Cause If your free I was wondering if you wanted me to come over…we could watch a movie or something."

"I'd like that," she replied and before she could think any more she was setting up a date with Artie.

XXX

The doorbell rang fifteen minutes later and as she walked past the window she spotted the Abrams's van heading out of the driveway. Opening the door she saw Artie sitting in his chair holding a mesh grocery bag while he eyed her up and down.

She wasn't wearing anything special just a pair of jean capris and a purple top but he thought she was simply stunning nonetheless.

"So, I brought a vast array of films to choose from."

She flashed a half smile thinking of the normal science fiction fair that her boyfriend usually picked and he began to list out titles of some of the usual suspects while she tried to put on a happy expression.

"Across The Universe…."

He went on causing Kristina's hands to fly up.

"What."

"Let me stop you right there," she replied.

"Decided on something."

Kristina nodded thinking about how that last movie was only recently mentioned a short while back during a glee practice in fact….

They had been talking about god knew what while Mr. Schuster had been out of the room, most likely with Miss. Pillsbury and that particular movie was brought up somehow.

Rachel had simply rolled her eyes stating that: "Jukebox Musicals are not real musicals with rare exceptions like Jersey Boys and that was still a gray area at best."

Kurt smiled saying, "mark this day down as one of the times I actually am agreeing with Rachel…"

She watched as he wheeled over to the couch and pulled himself up while she popped the DVD into the player.

"So, popcorn?"

He shook his head as she took a spot next to him on the couch and they began to watch the movie, singing along to the classic Beatles tunes as they went.

XXX

The final scene of the film began to play out on screen when the door opened and Michael entered the house, his eyes instantly landing on his sister resting her head on a young man's shoulder…a wheelchair sitting in the corner of the room. That had to be Artie.

"Krissy," he said breaking the two teens from their spell.

"Michael," Kristina said with a smile, "I thought you were over at the garage."

"I was…I just came her to grab my bag as clearly there is more room for me to stay over there then here with you guys."

Kristina nodded as his eyes fell over to the guy.

"Artie?"

Kristina nodded.

"Do you mind if the two of us have a little chat?"

She looked over from one man to the other before her eyes locked onto Artie knowing full well what her brother planed to do.

"Good Luck," she muttered before kissing his cheek and glaring at her brother mentally willing that Michael didn't kill Artie.

XXX

When Kristina had left the room Michael took a seat on the couch to Artie's side.

"So, I'm sure my sister has told you all about her last relationship."

"You mean Kiefer," he said nodding, "yea, not only did she tell me about him I saw it first hand."

Michael blinked at that comment.

"What do you mean?"

"Well when Kiefer came to Lima back in Ma…."

"Kiefer came HERE," Michael said wondering why Kristina never told him this.

"It's okay," Artie, said, "she's okay…"

Michael eyed the wheelchair sitting in the corner.

"She may be okay now but where were you to protect her…how can you protect her being that you're in a wheelchair."

His heart sank.

He thought of that little detail each and every day.

Kristina needed a white knight and although he was great at faking it he'd never be that…not in a wheelchair at least.

"To be honest," he said thinking that telling the truth would be better then wallowing in self hatred, "I wasn't in the hall at that time when Kiefer showed up…by the time I'd gotten there Kristina was already unconscious however Kurt and Puck took care of it."

Michael nodded.

"I met Puck just now, seems like an okay guy… his girlfriend Rachel however…."

"Rachel does come off as abrasive more so then not," Artie agreed, "but despite her diva-ish ways she's a true and loyal friend."

Michael nodded although he didn't ask to talk about Rachel Berry.

"I'm sorry if I offended you with that," Michael said a few moments later, "the comment I made about you not being able to protect Kristina cause of your chair."

"It's okay, I'm used to comments like that."

Michael just nodded still feeling bad as his mind jumped to the first site he'd seen of the young man and his sister. Though the position they were in wasn't the best one for a first impression however he was clear that Artie made his sister happy and that was all he wanted…Kristina being happy.

XXX

By the time Kristina had come back into the room Artie had already left to head home only to tell her on Monday at school that he thought that her brother kind of liked him…as a potential suitor for her that is.

Kristina had smiled plastered on her face the entire day and by the time glee practice rolled around and Mr. Schuster was going on about how despite Friday's performance being all for fun they needed to set up a definitive set list so that at the very least he could have a program set up.

"Kristina should do Head Over Feet," Rachel said as she raised her hand and flashed a smile to Kristina and Artie.

Kristina was impressed that Rachel would give her a coveted solo spot.

"Wow Rachel, I'm honored that you'd offer me a solo….but."

Rachel glared at her, as it was kind of sacrilegious to disagree with Rachel Berry.

"But," Rachel replied.

"I kind of was going to suggest doing another song," she smiled looking at Artie, "that is if you wouldn't mind Artie."

"I'd say yes but we did the mash up at the last invitational and I think that we should do something new."

Kristina nodded.

"So do I…I was kind of thinking about 10 minutes ago."

A chorus of aww filled the room as the group, particular Brittany smiled over at the lovebirds.

"Do them both!" Rachel suggested much to every ones shock.

Puck looked over to his girlfriend smiling at her kindness before putting his own suggestion on the table.

"We should close with 21 guns," he said, "after all it did win us Regionals."

The gang definitely agreed with that one as Rachel's lips brushed the young mans cheek and the debate went on.

"I know Artie just made a comment about doing something different and I know we did this at the other invitational and all but we should do Don't Stop Believing cause it's like our signature song."

There was a mixed debate about Finn's song choice but ultimately the yeas won out and they were halfway there were song selection was concerned as like the last one they had in February it was decided that they would do a set of four numbers an intermission and then four more songs.

"Think back guys," Will said, "Think to some of the songs we did earlier in the year before sectionals…what songs stood out."

Rachel raised her hand.

"I know I didn't do this song for Glee per say but I was kind of wondering if I could sing Taking Chances by Celine Dion," she said explaining about how when she 'auditioned' for the ill fated school production of Cabaret she sang that song, "and while I'm on the subject about that time period why doesn't Tina do 'Tonight' after all she really did deserve that solo."

Tina was flattered at Rachel's complement as she looked over to their teacher seeing what he had to say about Rachel's song selections.

"I don't see why you can't sing that song Rachel as long as the others don't mind."

They didn't.

"And Tina…if you're up to it I don't see a problem in singing Tonight."

The young girl smiled thinking about how amazing it would be to sing an actual solo in front of Ethan.

"As flattered as I am that Rachel wants me to do that solo I think that if I did a solo number I'd be more comfortable with True Colors, though should we be doing all these solos? Isn't that singling out certain people?"

"Not necessarily," Will said, "I think a showcase like this is a great time to showcase your individual talents as well as the groups."

There was some idle chattering as the group agreed when suddenly…

"Falling Slowly," Brittany spoke up as Kurt glared at her.

That was his song and that girl was not taking it away from him to sing with Santana. His hand flew up as the blonde continued, "I mean Kurt couldn't sing it at Regionals cause of his wrist…though I don't know why Brad couldn't of played the piano…"

Kurt grinned as he looked over to Finn.

"It would be an honor to sing that number…maybe Finn and I could do it as a duet."

Finn flashed a sweet smile and although he had a mixed reaction to singing THAT particular song with Kurt in public he just nodded.

"Sure," he replied.

"And the final spot," Rachel said as Mercedes glared at her thinking there was no way in hell she'd let Rachel give herself another solo or to give the coveted spot to Puckerman despite his killer vocals and the fact that he and Rachel were together. She squeezed Mike's hand while mentally telling herself not to pounce on the Brunette right away.

"Mercedes should do 'And I'm Telling You…' after all she was robbed of doing it at Sectionals when Jane Adams Academy stole that number from us."

Mercedes smiled as Mike placed a kiss on her cheek.

Damn, she knew she liked Rachel.

"Ok, so we have eight spots," Will said, "are we all in agreement."

Everyone seemed to nod except Kristina.

"What's the matter Kristina," Artie asked her.

"It's not fair that I get two songs when the only thing Puck, Santana, Brittany, Mike, and Matt are singing are the group numbers…not to mention Quinn…I'm sure she's ready to get back to singing."

"My voice is rusty," the blonde said, "I'm perfectly fine just doing my old parts in Don't Stop…that is if it's alright with you Kristina."

Kristina nodded being perfectly happy with just dancing in the background to that piece.

"Still, I'm dropping 'Head Over Feet' any of you five want to sing?"

She looked to Puck, Mike, Matt, Brittany and Santana knowing that of the five teens Puck and Santana were the only two who usually sang and Puck was really the only one with any real solos.

"I'll do Sweet Angel of Mine," Puck said.

Kristina smiled approvingly as they spent the rest of the meeting sussing out a definitive set list which played out as followed.

ACT 1:

Don't Stop Believing- Ensemble

Taking Chances- Rachel Berry

True Colors- Tina Cohen Chang

Sweet Angel of Mine-Noah Puckerman

Intermission

ACT 2:

And I'm Telling You…Mercedes Jones

Falling Slowly-Kurt Hummel/Finn Hudson

10 Minutes Ago-Kristina Davis/Artie Abrams

21 Guns-Ensemble

They talked a bit more setting up a rehearsal schedule not that they really needed one considering there were no new numbers but still it was a formality.

XXX

TBC

Ok I hope you liked the Michael/Artie convo as well as the set list for the invitational… I wanted to go with both songs from this cannon as well as songs from actual cannon from the first 13 episodes as that timeline overlaps into this one….

Thanks for reading…