New Directions: The Next Generation

by singmealullaby56

So the year is 2035, and all of the New Direction's have found their way back to where it all began: Lima, Ohio. But they haven't come back by themselves, oh no, they came back with their kids! How will their children go through their high school years at McKinley? With drama, friendship, love and so much more, you don't know what to predict will happen!

6. Individuality

"Mason…" Mason heard a voice trying to wake him up from his peaceful sleep.

"Mason wake up…" Just a few more minutes…

"Oh my god MASON OWEN PUCKERMAN GET YOUR ASS UP FROM THE BENCH!" He opened his eyes and realized he wasn't in his room but a park bench. Oh, he must've fallen asleep in the park again. He really has to stop looking up at the stars…and then falling asleep.

Mason's vision adjusted and saw Adeline with headphones and an iPod, wearing a Pink sports bra and really short shorts and some sneakers.

"Adeline? What are you doing here?" he asked.

Adeline rolled her eyes," I came for my morning jog and I found you here at the park. You looked homeless and I was about to go the other way but then I saw that mop of hair and I knew it was you."

Mason eyed her up and down, she had a flat stomach that was turning into abs and my was it hot…he never noticed this until now but boy did Ada have a body…

"My eyes are up here Mason! God can you not be a perv for 5 seconds?" Adeline yelled.

He smirked," All right fine! But god how has jogging done wonders on you. What happened to the Ada that wore pigtails and a gold star on the side of her eye? And she dressed up just like her mom and sang 'Defying Gravity' every single second of her life?"

Ada rolled her eyes," She grew up. And besides, I still sing 'Defying Gravity' every second of my life." She replied. "Now come on, let's go home—well your home I'm just a temporary guest there."

Mason stood up and the two started walking home, "So Ada, it's been a while since we talked." Mason said.

"Or kissed." Ada thought to herself.

"Yeah, it has. I guess we've been busy." Adeline said.

Mason nodded," So how've you been?"

"Better. With cheerios and glee I've been up and down lately." Adeline answered.

Ever since the whole Invitational's situation 2 weeks ago, life has been up and down for everyone. Everyone in glee has been down and don't even look at each other during glee. They've all been depressed and everyone thinks—no knows that they have no chance against Vocal Adrenaline. And with the whole Beth situation with the Puckerman family (plus Adeline) there have been more tensions arising. But that's another story to tell later…

"I agree. Did my mom come out of her room yet?" Mason asked.

Adeline shook her head, after the whole Beth incident (which will be explained later), Quinn went inside her room and hasn't come out since then. Which worries everybody.

Mason sighed," She needs to come out—like now. We need her badly. Dad isn't as good a cook as she!"

Adeline laughed," Well the good thing is that Delilah and I will cook tonight so you don't need to worry about eating frozen chicken." Adeline joked.

The rebel chuckled," Better than anything not thawed out."

"So how do you feel about…everything?" Adeline asked.

Mason ruffled his shaggy hair," To be honest, I'm confused. And numb. I don't know what to feel actually. Delilah's the only one excited about Beth and talks wonders about hopefully hanging out with her or singing a duet together. Nikki hasn't even talked about it and Connor is just worried about mom. I don't know what I should do. I mean she's my sister but I didn't grow up with her so how could I feel anything for her?" he told Adeline.

Adeline nodded," But she's still your sister no matter what. I mean it's weird because she's technically my aunt. And I really want to meet my grandmother because I only have one but I want to know more about her. Beth is your sister Mase, and even though you're confused and numb, I know you still want to know about her. "

Mason shook his head," Not after what she did. Delilah wasn't there to see her yell at mom and dad and say so many things. I don't want a sister like that—but I still want to know about her because like you said, she's my sister." He said.

"Oh. Well you know Dee, she always sees the good in people." Ada replied.

Mason nodded in agreement, "A bit too much." Mason said. Adeline and Mason stopped in front of the Puckerman household.

"I'm sure things will turn out positive soon." Adeline assured.

"Even for us?" Mason asked, looking at her with those honey colored eyes.

"Mason…" Adeline began, looking away.

"I want to fix what I broke Ada. And I led you on. And I'm really sorry about that. I-I didn't mean to break your heart like that. And I want us to be in good terms—at least a little because its fun bickering with you. But can we at least be civil to each other, with no hard feelings?" Mason said to Adeline.

Adeline pursed her lips and nodded," Okay."

Mason smiled, "Good. I'm glad you're okay with it now."

Adeline nodded, she still was heartbroken because she knew Mason loved Saphirra and would never have eyes for a girl like her. She wasn't as pretty as Saphirra.

"Come on let's go in." he told her. The two walked in the Puckerman home and Adeline ran upstairs to get ready for school. While for Mason, his head kept repeating over and over what happened between Beth…

~~Glee: The Next Generation! ~~

The moment Quinn fainted, everyone rushed to Quinn's side. Malina, Natalie, Francesca, and especially Beth were confused of the blonde woman's fall of unconsciousness.

Beth scrounged through her purse for smelling salts and took them and handed them to Puck who was still pale and shocked over the surprise return of Beth but gratefully took them," Thank you…Beth." He said gratefully.

Beth nodded with a soft smile as she stared at the blonde woman worryingly, strangely, the woman looked a lot like her. And the man she had passed the smelling salts to just moments ago had a strange similarity to him also.

Puck put the smelling salts by Quinn's nose, hoping for some sort of reaction from her. After a couple of minutes of attempts, Quinn's eyes slowly fluttered opened.

Puck let out a sigh of relief as did the children, they were worried of their mother. Quinn looked around the room and then Puck.

"Oh my god Puck, I had the scariest dream. Everyone was there and we were backstage of this auditorium and suddenly Beth appeared and—"

"— Quinn, that wasn't a dream, Beth is here." Puck explained slowly.

Quinn's breathing grew deeper and she looked around and caught sight of the blonde. She looked so much like her, and Puck too. Beth had her eyes…Quinn's eyes turned watery.

"Beth…" she whispered.

Beth was so confused, what relationship did she have with these people? Beth knew she was adopted. Her mother told her when she was 10 that her parents were very young and couldn't care for her the way she should be so they gave her up. She never really cared for her biological parents. In fact, she even hated them for the fact that she wasn't that wanted by them in her opinion. As much as Shelby told her that wasn't true, Beth still believed it. To her, Shelby was her mom, and that was it. Shelby was her real mom. No one else.

"Quinn calm down, she doesn't know." Puck whispered to Quinn.

Quinn slowly calmed down but her eyes remained fixed on Beth, her baby girl that she gave up, the little girl she didn't see again after her Senior Year of high school, until now at least. There wasn't one day Quinn or Puck didn't think of Beth. And now she was right in front of them…

Beth felt weird being stared at by the woman named Quinn. Did she have something to do with her or what? And that Puck guy, which is a very weird name but maybe that wasn't his real name. Questions filled Beth's mind.

"Um not trying to be rude or anything but do I know you two? I mean I have never met you before in my life, but do you guys know me from when I was a baby or something?" Beth asked.

Puck and Quinn, they didn't know whether or not to tell her but they needed someone here…that someone being Shelby.

"Can you call Shelby for us? We need to talk to her." Puck asked Beth.

Beth nodded, she wanted her question answered but she'll let it slide. She took out her phone and dialed her mother.

"Hello?" Shelby answered from the other line.

"Mom, it's me Beth. There are some people here that want to talk to you." Beth explained, Quinn's heart clenched as Beth called Shelby mom.

"Well who is it?" Shelby asked.

"I don't know. But I guess they know you." Beth answered.

Puck walked towards Beth," Can I talk to her?" he asked.

Beth nodded," Wait one of them are going to talk to you now."

Beth handed Puck the phone and Puck took it and put the phone in his ear," Shelby. It's me Noah."

From the other line, Shelby dropped her phone. Puck and Quinn were there, with Beth. She quickly picked up the phone and put it towards her ear," Noah? W-w-w-what are you doing in Lima? I-I-I thought you and Quinn still lived in LA." Shelby said.

"We moved back to Lima 4 years ago. We came to see Vocal Adrenaline's Invitational's and we ran into Beth. A lot of other things happened that I can explain later but she wants to know who we are Shelby." Puck explained.

Shelby froze from the other line, she was going to have to tell Beth that the people she was with right now were her real parents," I-I-I guess I should go over to Carmel. I-I-I'll be there in a bit." Shelby said.

Puck nodded through the phone," That's okay. I'll see you in a bit Shelby."

"O-okay b-bye."

"Bye." Puck hung up the phone and handed it to Beth.

"She's on her way over." he told Beth.

Beth nodded," Okay."

~~Glee: The Next Generation! ~~

Rachel stiffened, she hadn't seen Shelby since her Senior Year and now she was coming. Finn noticed Rachel's stiffness and put his arm around her shoulder," It's going to be okay." He assured.

"How do you know Finn? I-I haven't seen my mom since I was 18 and now she's suddenly coming. How am I suppose to react to that—how are the kids suppose to react to that? They don't know about their grandmother from my side." Rachel explained.

Oliver turned and looked at Rachel," Mom, W-what do you mean our grandmother from your side is coming. Your mom is going to come right now? Our grandma?"

Rachel sighed," Um, yes, she's coming. It's the woman Uncle Puck was talking to." Rachel answered.

Oliver's eyes widened," Oh my god…"

"Listen Ollie, its okay. It's going to be fine."

"Fine? Fine? Mom, my grandma who I've never met is going to come and you expect me to be fine?" Oliver exclaimed.

"Wait what?" Cheryl said walking over," Our grandma from mom's side is coming? We've never met her."

Oliver nodded," And mom expects us to be okay to the fact that our grandma is coming over!"

"Oliver calm down, your mom is just as terrified as you guys, she's her mother. So calm down you two." Finn chimed in.

"Calm down about what Poppy?" Adeline asked walking over, avoiding Rachel.

"Our grandma from mom's side is coming." Oliver said.

Adeline's mouth gaped, "What? Are you kidding?"

Oliver shook his head," No, she's coming."

Adeline looked at Rachel for the first time since the fight," Is this true?"

Rachel nodded," Yes."

Adeline had only ever seen her grandmother but in picture. Delilah showed it to her since Delilah had always wanted to meet Beth. And told her what happened and that Shelby had adopted Beth and now her grandmother was on her way.

Minutes later, a certain brunette that no one has seen in years or met and everyone could only see drama happening in the next few minutes.

~~Glee: The Next Generation! ~~

"Shelby." Quinn breathed out, who was now standing, but still a bit shaken up.

"Quinn. Puck." Shelby greeted.

Beth walked over to her mother," Mom can you explain to me what's going on? I'm so confused."

Shelby turned to Puck and Quinn, "Let's talk in a more private setting." Quinn and Puck nodded.

Shelby turned back to Beth," You will know everything once we go talk somewhere else okay?"

Beth nodded," We can talk in my classroom." Beth suggested.

"That's fine. Let's go." Shelby said, Shelby nodded Quinn and Puck over to follow them and they were walking towards them—their kids in tow.

Puck turned," Guys, it's just us going okay? Stay here."

The 4 nodded and stayed behind while Puck walked towards Quinn, Shelby, and Beth. Once Mason saw them out of sight he started walking in their direction to only be stopped by a hand gripping his arm.

"Where are you going?" Nikki asked.

"To where they're going." Mason replied.

"I'll go with you." Nikki said.

Mason nodded," Come on then." And the two walked towards the direction the 4 went.

~~Glee: The Next Generation! ~~

Beth led the 3 inside her classroom and turned to them," I want to know everything. I want to know who you two are and how they know me." Beth said.

"And you will Beth. Just take a seat." Shelby told her.

Outside the classroom, Mason and Nikki were sitting outside the classroom, wanting to hear what was going to go on.

Back inside the classroom, Beth took a seat in one of the chairs and nodded," Okay tell me."

Shelby sighed," Just before I tell you anything, I want you to be calm about this."

Beth nodded," Okay."

Shelby pursed her lips," So they are Noah and Quinn Puckerman. They are very special people, and they care about you a lot." Shelby began. Puck and Quinn softly smiled at Beth. "And the reason they're very special people is because they're, they're your parents." Shelby explained.

Beth looked at Puck and Quinn. They were her parents; these people were the ones that gave her up, that didn't want her. The blonde looked down at her feet and remained quiet, she didn't know how to react to this.

Shelby kneeled in front of Beth,"Bethie, say something." Shelby pleaded.

Beth looked up, "What am I supposed to say? What am I supposed to do? Run into their arms and scream Hallelujah? I never needed them in my life then, then why should I now?" Beth asked.

"Beth, they're your parents—"

"—No they are not my parents, you are! You are the only one that raised me, they didn't! They didn't want me so why should I want them?" Beth exclaimed.

Puck stepped in front of Beth," Beth, we did want you. But we were only 16 and we didn't know how to take care of ourselves—let alone you. We didn't have the support from everyone and we couldn't do it on our own." Puck explained.

Beth shook her head, "That's a lie, you could've kept and raised me but you were embarrassed at all the stares and comments you would get behind your back for having me. I am a creation of lust and horny teenagers who can't even bother use a—"Tears glistened in Quinn's eyes.

"—Beth! That's enough! You will not talk to them that way." Shelby interrupted.

"Why because it's the truth? They never wanted me. I wasn't planned." Beth stood up and walked towards Quinn, "How did it feel to carry a mistake around for 9 months? To lose everything in a heartbeat because of me? To be called a slut and a whore behind your back while you walked with a huge bump in front of you? Did your parents kick you out? They probably did, they wouldn't want a slut for a daughter an—"

"Beth that's enough! You will not speak to your mother that way!" Shelby shouted.

Beth turned to Shelby," She is not my mother! She didn't wake up late at night when I was teething, she didn't go to every ballet recital to cheer me on, she wasn't there when I starred as female lead in a musical, she wasn't there for me to tell her about my first crush or kiss, she wasn't there for anything! You were! Because you're my mom! Not her!" Beth shouted.

"I wish I was though." Quinn spoke up," Beth, we do love you and care for you. You were never a mistake in our eyes. To me, you're my perfect thing. I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, but you or your siblings aren't one of them." Tears streamed down Quinn's face.

"Those kids of yours are not my brothers or sisters. I grew up without siblings and I will continue my life without them. They grew up without me and they can continue living without me. And so can you two." Beth headed towards the door.

"Beth we are not done talking!" Shelby shouted to Beth.

"I am." Beth said, exiting the classroom.

Quinn ran into Pucks arms and cried into his chest. Beth hated them, she despised them and Quinn couldn't blame her, she blamed herself. Puck's thoughts averted to when Beth was born, how much he wanted her to know he loved her. Tears fell down his face, he never cried.

Shelby looked at them sympathetically," I am so sorry for what she said, I'm sure she didn't mean it." Shelby told them.

Puck nodded," Thank you for trying Shelby, we know you really did try. Could we be alone for a few minutes? Please?" Puck asked.

Shelby nodded," I'm really sorry guys." And Shelby left the classroom. Puck and Quinn were the only ones there. Even Mason and Nikki had left when they heard Beth coming towards where they were.

"She hates us Puck. Our daughter hates us." Quinn whimpered.

Puck nodded as he held Quinn closer," It's okay, it's okay. She'll come to her senses, she's just shocked." The two remained close to each other, crying in each others arms.

"Beth I hear you calling,
But I can't come home right now
Me and the boys are playing
And we just can't find the sound

Just a few more hours
And I'll be right home to you
I think I hear them calling
Oh Beth what can I do
Beth what can I do, Puck sang softly. Quinn looked up to him.

You say you feel so empty
That our house just ain't our home
I'm always somewhere else
And you're always there alone, Quinn sang softly.

Puck and Quinn held each other closer as they sang softly together,

Just a few more hours
And I'll be right home to you
I think I hear them calling
Oh Beth what can I do
Beth what can I do

Beth I know you're lonely
And I hope you'll be alright
'Cause me and the boys
Will be playing all night, all night"

~~Glee: The Next Generation! ~~

Shelby walked back to the auditorium, she had some problems to fix on her own. She caught sight of Rachel and walked over to her.

"Hi Rachel." Shelby greeted softly.

Rachel looked up," Shelby."

"I want to fix things between us Rachel, I'm sorry for not being there for you the first 2 chances I had to be a part of your life. But I want to make things right." Shelby told her.

Rachel looked at her," You think you can just come here and say you're sorry and expect me to give you another chance? You're wrong Shelby, I needed you. But you weren't there. I needed my mom and you weren't there. And you want to know something? I use to want to be just like you. But now, I'm scared of becoming you. I want to be there for my kids as much as I can, without making the mistakes you made with me, but I feel like I already am." Rachel told her.

"I know I don't deserve it. I just felt so much regret leaving you like that. And you have kids? Can I see them, if you ever let me?" Shelby asked.

Rachel shook her head," My kids have done fine without you and they can go on the rest of their life without you." Rachel turned to leave Shelby but was grabbed by the arm.

"Wait Rachel, can I at least know their names and how old they are?" Shelby asked," I want to know at least that."

Rachel pursed her lips, "The oldest is 17, her name's Cheryl Leigh Hudson. The second oldest is 15, his name's Oliver James Hudson. My youngest is 14, her name's Adeline Barbra Hudson." Rachel told her.

Shelby smiled softly," Those are nice names, they seem like wonderful children."

Rachel nodded," They are. And I've been with them every step of the way, through the ups and downs and through the good and bad. Unlike you." And Rachel left Shelby alone.

Shelby vowed she would make things right. For everyone. For Rachel and her, for Noah, Quinn, and Beth, and for her grandchildren.

~~Glee: The Next Generation! ~~

"Dude I'm so screwed." Oliver groaned, as he stared down at his Geometry test that had a big red 'D' written on it.

"It's not that bad Jay, I mean you could've gotten worse like an 'F'." Ethan said.

"Yeah but I never get bad grades—even though I'm dyslexic I still maintained average grades. My mom's going to kill me!" Oliver exclaimed.

Ethan licked his lips," Then maybe you should get a tutor, for you can improve on your 'D'." Ethan suggested.

Oliver nodded," That seems like a good idea, but who specifically should I get?" Oliver asked.

"Well there's always Scotty, but she's really shy so it wouldn't work out. What about your sister, Cheryl?" Ethan suggested.

Oliver shook his head," Cheryl likes working alone so she's not good with helping."

"What about Adeline?" Ethan asked.

"She's living with the Puckerman's and she won't talk to me that much since what happened two weeks ago." Oliver answered.

" Grayson?" Ethan asked.

"He's always busy."

" Keegan?"

"Busy."

" Delilah?"

" Don't really talk to her."

Ethan groaned," God then who?" Ethan thought for a moment," What about Adara?"

Oliver nodded," Maybe, she'll probably help me. She talks a lot though…" Oliver trailed off.

"As long as you get a good grade buddy!" Ethan said.

"So how are things going with Rowan?" Oliver asked with a wink.

Ethan sighed," Not well. I haven't even tried to win her over. I just don't know how. I feel as if anything I try, I'll fail." Ethan told his friend.

"Well what do you say to taking chances? Celine Dion. Sorry I had to say it but really, you shouldn't give up. Do whatever you can to win her over. You've been obsessed with the girl since you moved to Lima 4 years ago. "Oliver said.

"What do you suggest I do?" Ethan asked.

Oliver grinned," Well I don't know if I'd seen to many chick flicks or something but I think you should fake date someone else to get her jealous. Just a suggestion."

Ethan grinned, that was a pretty good idea," I like it. I just need to find myself a girlfriend and Operation Get Rowan Jealous is a go!" Ethan exclaimed.

Oliver chuckled and he saw a pair of strawberry blonde locks pass his way," I'll talk to you later buddy, I need to find myself a math tutor."

The brunette boy jogged his way over to Adara and grinned," Hey Adara." He greeted.

Adara turned and smiled," Oh hi Oliver! What brings you here—other than talk to me about something of course?"

Oliver chuckled," I needed a favor actually."

"What type of favor?" Adara asked.

"I need you to tutor me in Geometry, if you can." Oliver told her. "And since you're pretty advanced and you take geometry, I was wondering if you can help me since I'm not doing too well on the subject. So would you help me—if you can?" Oliver rambled.

Adara bit her lip and nodded," Sure. I'd love to help a fellow glee mate do well in his classes! Just I can't sometimes tutor since I have gymnastics practice and then cheerios too, but I'll certainly help you with Geometry." Adara rambled.

Oliver grinned," Thanks! You're a lifesaver Adara! I owe you big time. Can you do Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5?" he asked.

Adara nodded," Sure. I'll see you Tuesday's and Thursdays at 5 then?" Adara laughed.

Oliver nodded," It's a date—well hypothetically because you know we aren't going on a date or anything and even if we did it'd probably be better than tutoring and stuff." He rambled.

The redhead giggled," All right then Oliver, I'll see you around."

"See you around." And Adara walked away from Oliver. He grinned, he was surely going to get back on track now.

~~Glee: The Next Generation! ~~

Aaron bit his lip as he walked inside the choir room, and there was Orion. Looking great as ever. He was planning on asking him out on a date, today. Right now. In this second. And boy was he scared shitless.

He took a deep breath, thinking, "Come on Aaron, you can strut a stage better than anybody I know, it's just Orion, sweet, sexy, amazing Oreo—I can't do this!"

He thought about turning back, maybe he shouldn't do this—its not a good idea. What if he said no? What if—

"Oh hey Aaron." Orion greeted.

"Fuck I'm screwed." Aaron thought.

"Hey Orion." He greeted back.

"So what are you doing here? Glee doesn't start yet in like 5 minutes." Orion asked.

"I-uh-I um-uh- I w-wanted to ask you something actually." Aaron stuttered, blushing red.

"Aaron looks cute when he stutters and blushes." Orion thought to himself, he smiled at the thought.

Orion nodded," Ask away." He said.

"S-s-s-so I was wondering I-If you wanted t-to maybe g-g—"

"—whoa man! Easy with the stuttering, you're sounding like Gabe when he's nervous." Orion laughed.

Aaron laughed nervously,"It's feeling REALLY hot right now…or is it just me? Why must this be so hard?" Aaron thought to himself.

"Sorry, I-I j-just feel really nervous right now." Aaron laughed.

"It's cool dude, just say it. Were friends anyway, we could say anything to each other." Orion said understandingly.

Aaron relaxed a little," Okay then, do you want to go—"

"—hey there Aaron and Orion! How are you guys doing? Ready for glee? I have a little something to do for this week." Mr. Schue interrupted, walking in with a bright smile.

"Damn it! I was so close!" Aaron thought to himself.

"Hey there Mr. Schue." Aaron greeted.

"Hey dad." Orion said next.

Seconds later, the rest of the members walked in. Only it wasn't a very happy environment. Everybody walked in with a frown, since Vocal Adrenaline's Invitational's, everybody felt down because they knew they didn't stand a chance against Vocal Adrenaline. So each glee rehearsal, they've just been quiet and monotonous. And Will wanted to change that.

"All right guys! How's everyone today?" Willa asked, putting on his best smile.

Everyone remained quiet and serious and Will sighed," Come on guys, I know we're all bummed out since we went to Vocal Adrenaline's Invitational's, but I've put up with it for too long. You guys are good and you guys stand a good chance against Vocal Adrenaline, you just have to believe it."

"Really? Then how come we haven't been able to beat them?" Gabe asked.

"Well that's in the past, right now we focus on right now. Now I've done a lot of thinking, and I found out what we have that Vocal Adrenaline doesn't." Will said.

"No talent?"

"No Malina?"

Adrian's heart fluttered at Malina's name being called, she still hadn't forgotten of that girl…

"Or Angel?"

"Do not remind me of that punk, if it wasn't for Keegan and Gabe holding me back, I would've gone all Lima Heights on his ass. He's lucky I didn't unleash Snix." Rowan said.

"Snix?" Adara asked.

"It's an evil twin all Lopez's posses. It's only passed down to girls though—or so our mami says." Adrian answered.

"Oh." Adara answered.

"Back to our discussion, anyway, what we have that Vocal Adrenaline doesn't is Individuality. We're all our own people and we have our own styles, what makes us, us." Will walked over to the well known white board and wrote, 'Individuality', "This week, you will all sing a song that shows your individuality. Like what type of genre you like to sing, or what songs express you. Anything that makes you special—that makes New Directions special. And by the end of this week, we will perform a group number that spotlights all of our amazing voices that we have that make us…unique. So let's get to it!"

~~Glee: The Next Generation! ~~

Nikki smirks as she sees Cheryl sitting in the library, looking though interior design magazines. She takes a seat in front of her.

"Hudson."

Cheryl looks up and rolls her eyes," Puckerman." She spat.

"Oh, being feisty today I see." Nikki says.

"Just because you walked in."

"Oh so you're doing it especially for me? Because I'm a special person to you right? Right."

"No because you piss me off the moment you decide to talk to me." Cheryl retorted.

"I thought we were going to have a conversation again. Like you said last time." Nikki smirked.

"I didn't promise anything."

"Because I don't do promises."

"And now here we are, you annoying me while I try to apply for colleges and universities." Cheryl says.

"Oh you're applying for colleges and universities? Where do you want to go Cheryl? Not to far away though, I'd miss you too much." Nikki said.

Cheryl rolled her eyes," I'm applying to NYADA, Julliard, Tisch, and other art schools."

Nikki's eyes looked towards the Interior magazines and wedding magazines that Cheryl had," That's not what you want." Nikki told her.

"Yes I do." Cheryl lied. In truth, Cheryl wanted to be an interior designer or a Wedding Planner. She's always liked organizing things or planning events.

"No you don't. Do you really want to be on Broadway like your mom?" Nikki asked.

"Yes. It would be something she would like me to do."

"But is it something you want to do? Are you feeling pressured by your mom to be like her?" Nikki asked again.

Cheryl did feel pressured by her mom, she's been telling her non-stop about how amazing it is that her daughter will be following in her footsteps, and she doesn't want to disappoint her mom. But she wants to do what she loves.

Cheryl sighed," No. I don't. But my mom wants me to be like her and I don't want to disappoint her."

"She'll be more disappointed that you're not going for what you want."

"I wouldn't know, I haven't asked her."

"Well you should."

"Why would you care? It's not like you care about me." Cheryl said.

"But I do. We pretty much grew up together. And I know what you really want to do. And I'm trying to be the good friend and support you. Unless I want to bother you then that's different." Nikki told her.

Cheryl chuckled," That's true. I'll think about it. How are you since a lot is going on in your life?"

"I'm good." Nikki lied.

Although she's been pretty quiet about the whole Beth thing, and with her mom not wanting to get out of the room and Delilah's non-stop banter on how excited she is to hang out with Beth or do something with her. But Delilah didn't hear Beth say so many things to her parents…she did. She didn't want to talk about what's going on. She wanted to focus on how everyone else around her was doing.

"No you're not."

"How would you know?"

"It's a rough situation, you don't know how to feel and you're trying to hide from everyone, but it's not working for me. Tell me the truth." Cheryl said.

Nikki sighed," I don't know what to feel. And I don't want to talk about how I have a bitch as a sister."

"She's hurt and confused as you are."

"But did she have to say so many mean things to my parents? I swear I wanted to punch her." Nikki said angrily.

"No you don't."

"I do."

"Then why didn't you do it?"

"Because it wasn't the right occasion." Nikki answered.

"Or you care about her that it didn't even cross your mind until now." Cheryl retorted.

"I don't care about her."

"You do."

"Why do you keep contradicting me?"

"Why do you keep lying?"

"I'm not lying." Nikki lied.

"You are."

"How do you know?" Nikki asked.

"You avoid eye contact with the person when you're lying. Like you're doing right now." Cheryl told her.

"I do not." Nikki said, not looking at Cheryl in the eye.

Cheryl chuckled," If you don't want to talk about it we won't."

"Good. Because I don't."

"Good."

"Good."

There was silence between the two, and it was a very awkward silence.

"Are you done with the awkward silence?" Cheryl spoke up.

"Yes."

"Good because I was too."

"You know Cheryl, you are not as serious and uptight as I thought."

"I am."

"Then why were you trying to talk to me just now?" Nikki asked, smiling.

"Because I wanted to."

"That's not a good excuse."

"Screw you."

"Love you too."

Yes, these two had one special relationship.

~~Glee: The Next Generation! ~~

Adrian walked the streets of Lima as she drank an ice coffee. And boy was it good. She thought of what song she could sing in glee. She didn't know. She didn't know what song made her unique.

Adrian got lost in her train of thought and forgot of everyone around her, she suddenly felt a body collide with her, and her coffee fall out of her hands. She fell on top of someone. And her eyes widened.

"I am so sorry!" she exclaimed. She suddenly noticed who it was. It was Malina, who had ice coffee all over her. Oh god…

"It's fine." Malina then noticed who it was; it was that Adrian girl who helped her break in to Beth's car. "Wait, Adrian right?"

Adrian nodded," Yeah, Malina right?" she asked, though she already knew who it was.

Malina nodded," Yeah, it's nice to see you again—though not in the best of situations." Malina laughed.

The senior giggled," Yeah…"

"Are you going to get off me any time soon?" Malina asked. Adrian noticed she was still on top of Malina, and they have gotten a small crowd.

"Oh right! Sorry." Adrian got off Malina and helped her up. "I think we should get you cleaned up."

"Oh no its fine—"

"—no it's not fine, I got ice coffee all over you."

"At least it wasn't hot." Malina said.

Adrian chuckled," Yeah. Thank god. Come on; let's go get you cleaned up."

Malina and Adrian walked in the Lima Bean and to the bathroom where Adriana and Malina tried their best to wash off the coffee of Malina.

"Your Invitational's performance was good." Adrian spoke up.

"You were there?" Malina asked.

Adrian nodded," I'm your competition. I'm part of the New Directions—or like your friend likes to call it, Nude Erections."

Malina laughed," Yeah, ignore him he's kind of a jerk. But he's a nice guy. And New Directions? Well good luck trying to beat us." Malina said.

Adrian rolled her eyes playfully," Hey don't count us out yet. We have a pretty good chance too."

"Or so you think." Malina joked.

"So technically I'm fraternizing with the enemy." Adrian told her.

Malina nodded," But it'll be our little secret."

"I feel like we're going to get a text by someone named, 'A'" Adrian joked, referencing, 'Pretty Little Liars'.

Malina chuckled," That was a good show, though it's really old. So 25 years ago."Malina said.

Adrian laughed as they finished cleaning Malina up," You know, you're not as bad as I thought. For a person from Vocal Adrenaline."

"Same. For a girl from New Directions." Malina replied.

"I think we'd be good friends, if it wasn't for the fact that we're from rival show choirs." Adrian said.

Malina smiled," We could be. Just not let anyone know about it."

"Are you suggesting we be sneaky?" Adrian asked, a smile creeping on her face.

"Whatever you want to call it." Malina said, returning the smile.

"I'll call it sneaky."

"Then it's sneaky!"

Adrian laughed," Why do I get the feeling I'm going to go through a lot of weird stuff hanging out with you?"

"Maybe you're psychic then because that's most likely going to happen." Malina laughed.

"Oh what a wonderful friendship we'll have."

"Secret friendship." Malina corrected.

"Right, right. Want to get a coffee?"Adrian asked.

"I think I had enough for the day."

~~Glee: The Next Generation! ~~

Aidan walked away from Delilah who he just had a very long conversation with. The two had become good friends over the past two weeks.

He grinned as he walked down the hallways, he felt that the more he got to know Delilah, the more he fell in love with her.

"When are you planning on asking her out?" Aidan jumped and turned to see his friend, Ethan.

"Ethan, you scared me!" Aidan exclaimed.

Ethan chuckled," When are you planning on asking her out?" Ethan asked again.

Aidan looked down," I don't think I will."

"Why not?"

"Because I feel like she's going to say no—I mean she's pretty and sweet. And I'm not her type." Aidan answered.

"I really want to hurt you right now. You're an idiot! Unless you actually try, you may never know! I say ask her out, and then see what happens." Ethan told him.

"We'll see Ethan. How are things going with Rowan?" Aidan asked, changing the conversation.

Ethan licked his lips," Not the best—Oliver gave me a great idea though."

"Which is?"

"To fake date someone to get Rowan jealous, but honestly, I don't know who though." Ethan replied.

"Well just don't ask Delilah or Adeline, they'll kill you. And most likely will tell Rowan." Aidan told him.

Ethan nodded," Got it."

Aidan thought for a moment," What about Nikki?" he suggested.

"She'll say no. And plus, she's a junior and she'd look like a cougar." Ethan replied.

"What about Scotty?"

"Rowan won't get jealous, not trying to be mean to Scotty or anything but it wouldn't."

"Annie?"

"She scares me."

"Cheryl?"

"She's a senior and she wouldn't do it because she's too uptight." Ethan answered.

"Adrian?"

"She's Rowan's sister!"

"God, then who?" Aidan exclaimed, and then he grinned," What about Adara?"

Ethan thought for a moment and grinned," Yeah, I think she's a good choice. I mean, she's popular and pretty—not to mention she's a cheerio so that's just icing on the cake. I just need to ask her."

And right on cue, Adara was at her locker and Ethan grinned he was going to go for it. "I'll see you later Ethan, I have a girlfriend to get."

Ethan walked over to Adara and smiled," Hey Adara." He greeted happily.

Adara turned and grinned," Oh hi Ethan! What brings you here?"

"Well I need you to do me a huge favor." Ethan began.

Adara nodded," What is it?"

"I was wondering if you'd pretend to be my girlfriend. You don't have to do it it's just I-I like Rowan a lot and she doesn't like me back but I know there's something there and I need your help." Ethan explained.

"Oh. Well I don't know Ethan, why would you choose me specifically? You could pick any girl here yet you pick me? Why?" Adara asked uneasily.

Ethan grinned," You're possibly one of the prettiest girls I've ever met! And you're one of the most popular of McKinley! Why wouldn't I pick you?" Ethan retorted.

Adara grinned," Well in that case, yes. I accept your proposition of being your fake girlfriend. "

Ethan smiled and hugged Adara," You're amazing Adara! I owe you big time."

Adara grinned," So what do I have to do?"

"Well be a girlfriend. Hold my hand, be all lovey dovey, stuff like that." Ethan replied.

Adara nodded," In that case, you bee a boyfriend and walk me to class? Mostly because a certain someone with the name of Rowan is passing by." Adara said, handing the books to Ethan.

Ethan turned and saw Rowan passing by and grabbed Adara's books," You're an amazing girlfriend you know that?" he smiled.

"I've been told that once or twice." Adara smirked, taking his hand and walking down the hallway.

Rowan looked confusingly at the scene, Ethan and Adara were holding hands, and he was holding her books…were they dating. Rowan felt herself turn red with anger, but why was she? She didn't have feelings for Ethan…or did she? She shook the thoughts off her head and walked with her head up high down the McKinley hallways. She wasn't going to let them get to her…not at all.

~~Glee: The Next Generation! ~~

Malina looked over at Beth who was staring out the passenger side window. Beth had been a mess for two weeks, and had been taking it out on Vocal Adrenaline…

Vocal Adrenaline finished their impeccable group number perfectly—well not to Beth…

Beth stared at the group from her spot in the large auditorium, "This is what you got? This is the performance you're going to give for Sectionals?" she said into the microphone.

The group remained quiet, this wasn't going to be good…

Beth nodded," I see. You all are going to lose. And you know who most likely will win? New Directions. Because at least they can give a performance unlike you guys who can't even do a damn number! This is Vocal Adrenaline? National Champions, undefeatable, amazing Vocal Adrenaline? You guys we're performing like Ashlee Simpson before auto tune! Now, we're going to stay here until you guys get it right, even if it means I have to slap you all to keep you awake! Got it?"

"But what if—"One of the members spoke up.

"What if what?" Beth spat, her eyes narrowing on the boy.

"Nothing."

Beth stood up," Now let's go over this again and if you mess up, I will have you all do 500 push-ups in 5 minutes. Got it? Now go before I change my mind and think of a harsher punishment."

Yeah, things weren't going too well for Vocal Adrenaline or Beth in general. Ever since the whole encounter 2 weeks ago, Beth had been a mess. And Malina couldn't blame her, after 25 years, Beth's parents suddenly pop up and what was Beth supposed to do? Though Malina felt bad for the parents, Beth told them so many things that Malina yelled at her for. Honestly though, Malina wanted Beth to come back, not this mess of a Beth.

"So how are you Beth?" Malina asked, her eyes on the road. She was lucky to even convince Beth to come out of her apartment. And thankfully she was coming over to visit someone.

"Fine." She whispered.

"No you're not tell me the truth, we're friends right? We tell each other everything." Malina replied.

Beth looked away from the window," Yes. I just don't want to talk about it—not now."

Malina nodded understandingly," But you will have to eventually. You know that right?"

Beth nodded," I know." Beth adjusted herself back out the window and it was silent between the two.

Malina sighed and stopped the car causing Beth to look at her, "Malina what the fuck! Start the car now before you kill us!" Beth panicked.

Malina shook her head taking the keys out of the ignition," No, we're going to talk about this because you are getting me sad. I know it sucks that you've met your real parents but don't take it out on the world! The Beth Corcoran I know wouldn't let this get to her. She would keep her head up—"Malina stopped herself and smiled. Malina began looking through her CD's and took one disk in particular and popped in the stereo.

Malina bobbed her head up and down as she heard the song playing, wooh, ehhhh, wooooh

Beth stared at her quizzically, why was she singing this song?
I've been waiting on the sunset
Bills on my mindset
I can't deny they're getting high
Higher than my income
In comes breadcrumbs
I've been trying to survive

The glow that the sun gives
Right around sunset
Helps me realize
This is just a journey
Drop your worries
You are gonna turn out fine.
Oh, you'll turn out fine.
Fine, oh, you'll turn out fine.

Malina danced from her seat as she sang and smiled at Beth as she pointed at her, But you gotta keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down, eh.
You gotta keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down, eh.

I know it's hard, know it's hard, Malina nodded as she sang, she hoped Beth would get the message.
To remember sometimes,
But you gotta keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down, eh.

I've got my hands in my pockets,
Kickin these rocks.
It's kinda hard to watch this life go by.
I'm buyin into skeptics,
Skeptics mess with, the confidence in my eyes

I'm seeing all the angles, starts to get tangled
I start to compromise
My life and the purpose.
Is it all worth it,
Am I gonna turn out fine?

Oh, you'll turn out fine.
Fine, oh, you'll turn out fine.

Malina nudged Beth's shoulder for her to sing and Beth shook her head.

But you gotta keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down, eh.
You gotta keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down, eh.

I know it's hard, know its hard, Malina sang.
To remember sometimes,
But you gotta keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down, eh.

Beth bit her lip and drew a smile; she had to keep her head up through it all. No matter what she smiled to Malina as they sang together,

Only rainbows after rain
The sun will always come again.
And its a circle, circling,
Around again, it comes around again.

Only rainbows after rain
The sun will always come again.
And its a circle, circling,
Around again, it comes around,

Beth and Malina danced in their seats and giggled as they sang,

But you gotta keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down, eh.
You gotta keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down, eh.

I know it's hard, know its hard
To remember sometimes,
But you gotta keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down, eh.

Keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down, eh.
Keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down, eh.
Keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down.

Beth laughed," That was really weird." She said.

"But you feel better don't you?" Malina asked.

Beth nodded," Yes. Much. And I have you to thank."

Malina smiled," That's because I'm awesome."

"Yeah, ok." Beth joked.

"See? There's the sarcastic, witty, funny, and weird Beth I know." Malina laughed.

"Hey I'm not that weird! And can we start driving—"a beep interrupted Beth.

Malina nodded, turning on the ignition," Yes we will—I can't afford another ticket."

"This is the last time you drive with me."

"Oh how I missed you Beth." Malina said sarcastically as she continued driving.

Beth smiled," That's what you get for singing songs about keeping your head up."

"Well sorry for me trying to be a positive person! I don't like being a negative Sally." Malina answered.

Beth arched her eyebrow up," It's negative Nancy."

"Same shit."

"Language!"

"Oh please! You swear every single second of your life!"

"Fuck you okay? I'm fucking 25 and I can say all the shit I want!" Beth exclaimed.

Malina chuckled," I wondered where you got that mouth from."

Beth rolled her eyes," Shut up."

"Well look at that, you didn't swear!" Malina exclaimed as she parked her car at Dalton.

"I should get an award!" Beth exclaimed, getting out of the car.

Malina laughed," I should find friends my own age."

"Oh no, it should be me who should fine friends her own age!" Beth retorted.

Malina laughed," But like I say, you know you love me!"

"And like I say, way, way deep inside." Beth retorted.

The two girls walked in Dalton academy and walked towards the front desk where the receptionist was sitting.

Malina gave her a smile," Hi! We're here to see Anthony St. James."

You're confused, you know you are. A minor detail was left out when the St. James family story was told.

You see, after Jesse came back from his 6 month trip from Brazil, he went back to Ohio for a while and saw Beth and Shelby as you all know. But then he quickly returned back to New York, though his much lonely heart prevented him to move on since he was still very much in love with Francesca, the Brazilian girl he had to leave behind. He felt no one could heal his broken heart until a woman named; Michelle Peterson came into his life. She was a waitress working in a quaint little coffee shop, living in New York trying to get on Broadway. And boy was Michelle good, possibly as talented as Rachel Berry—err Hudson! Jesse became infatuated with the new girl and they immediately became interested in one another. They went on numerous dates and after 6 months of knowing one another, he popped the question...

She said yes and they had a very small and simple wedding (they couldn't wait to get married so in two months they planned the entire wedding.) And they were very happy, and their happiness turned even greater when Michelle became pregnant. And they were even happier at finding out they were having a boy. And soon after, Anthony Elliot St. James was born and Jesse and Michelle couldn't have found a greater happiness. So Jesse and Michelle lived in New York, in a big house in the suburbs with Tony, raising him the best they could. Both Michelle and Jesse made it on Broadway, Michelle starring as Christine in Phantom of the Opera, and Jesse in Spring Awakening as Melchoir with Rachel as Wendla. They were doing wonders with their life and adored their son and their life in general.

Although at the age of 1, both Jesse and Michelle both noticed something different in Tony. He wasn't like other toddlers his age, who were bubbly and bouncy like any normal 1 year old. He was very quiet and distant. You usually saw him alone listening to music or watching a musical or anything music related. Jesse chose to ignore it, claiming it was nothing. But Michelle thought otherwise. She took Tony to doctors to see what was wrong, Doctors confirmed to both Jesse and Michelle that their son had High Functioning Autism. At the news, Jesse cried for days, knowing his son wouldn't have it easy in life. Michelle remained strong, immediately researching everything she could about Tony's disorder and how he could be helped. And Jesse soon began helping Michelle and the two helped accommodate Tony the best he could and help him the best they could. Taking him to speech therapists, special teachers, anything they could to help their son.

Though they noticed their son had a passion for music when they heard him playing, 'Twinkle, twinkle little star' on the piano in their living room. Both knew that their son had a gift for music and started placing him in piano lessons which he grasped quickly, and then they decided for guitar, then violin, cello, trumpet, drums, bass, and many other instruments.

Life was great for the family of three, until December 15th, 2024. Jesse had noticed Michelle acting strange; she was feeling very weak and sick. Jesse insisted they take her to a doctor, though she claimed she was fine and she wanted to focus on Tony and his needs. But Jesse took her anyway, and the news weren't exactly good.

Michelle had Breast Cancer. And Jesse was devastated. Mostly because the cancer had begun spreading and doctors were afraid of her well-being. Immediately she began chemotherapy and hope she'd grow better. But after 2 years of numerous amounts of chemotherapy, doctors told them she had 6 months to live.

Michelle made sure she spent the last 6 months with her adoring husband and son. And she did everything with them; she made sure every single day would count. She would take Tony around New York, or plan a fun event. The family of 3 even went to Disney World. One last trip they would ever make as a family. And then July 25th, 2027, Michelle had passed away.

This was too much for Jesse as it was a 2nd time he had lost a love. Tony was only 7 years old but he knew his mother was gone and she would never come back. Once they had Michelle's funeral, he decided for him and Tony to move to another home, being that he felt that the house they lived had too many memories of Michelle.

Tony's love for music had grown immensely, writing his own music or composing. He was like a child prodigy. Jesse had starred on a couple of shows on Broadway and even met Natalie Clark along the way. Then, as you all know, he found out he had another child, Malina. Jesse insisted they come to the states and decided to move back to Ohio with his two kids, past love, and new fiancé.

Jesse didn't want to place Tony in Carmel, fearing he would get confused, even though Tony was quite smart for his age. So he sent him to Dalton Academy, since it had a special education program that would accommodate Tony's needs.

The receptionist smiled and nodded," He's in his dorm right now. You can go see him."

Malina and Beth nodded and walked to the dormitories in Dalton until they reached Tony's room, which wasn't too hard when you could hear the amazing guitar playing that could be from none other than Tony.

Malina knocked on the door and the guitar stopped playing and then Tony opened the door and beamed as he saw his older sister and Beth.

"Malina! Beth! What are you doing here?" he asked. "Is dad here?" he asked looking out from his dormitory.

Malina smiled," Hey Tony. Dad didn't come but he sends lots of love." She said, hugging Tony who stiffened at the sudden contact and quickly let go."Sorry Tony."

"It's okay. One day I'll return the hug." He said.

Malina smiled," So can we come in?" she asked.

Tony nodded, moving out of the way," Yeah come in."

They walked in and Malina saw numerous posters of Bands, musicals, or famous composers.

"So how have you been Tony?" Beth asked.

"Fine. Everything's the same every day." Tony answered.

Beth nodded," So this school has a choir, The Warblers, have you tried out? I mean with your voice, I imagine you did."

Tony smiled and nodded," Yeah I did. I auditioned with, 'Dancing Though Life' from Wicked. They loved it. Actually, I'm lead singer of The Warblers." He replied proudly.

Malina grinned," Really? That's amazing Tony! I would like to hear you guys sometime."

The freshman grinned," Do you want to listen now?" he asked.

Beth and Malina looked at each other and grinned," Sure."

~~Glee: The Next Generation! ~~

Tony smiled as he adjusted his uniform and nodded to the Warblers who began with their humming and beat boxing.

Ahh, Ahh, Ahh, Tony coughed and smiled.

Hey baby won't you look my way,
I can be your new addiction
Hey baby what you got to say,
all you're giving me is fiction
I'm a sorry sucker and this happens all the time
I find out that
everybody talks
everybody talks
everybody talks

It started with a whisper
and that was when I kissed her
and then she made my lips hurt
I can hear the chit-chat
take me to your love shack
mama's always got a backtrack
When everybody talks babe

Malina and Beth looked at each other and smiled, Tony was definitely good. And put The Warblers in and you got amazing!

Hey honey you could be my drug
you could be my new prescription
Too much, can be an overdose
all this trash talk make me itching
Oh my, my shit
everybody talks
everybody talks
everybody talks, too much
It started with a whisper
and that was when I kissed her
and then she made my lips hurt

I can hear the chit-chat
take me to your love shack
mama's always got a backtrack
When everybody talks back
Never thought I'd live to see the day
When everybody's words got in the way

Tony began dancing in synch with the rest of the Warblers and he grinned as he sang,

Hey sugar show me all your love
all you're giving me is friction
Hey sugar what you got to say
It started with a whisper
and that was when I kissed her
and then she made my lips hurt
I can hear the chit-chat
take me to your love shack
mama's always got a backtrack
When everybody talks back

Tony's blue-green eyes glistened as he sang; he loved performing it was everything to him. Music was his passion and since both his parents were musically talented, it wasn't a surprise to him.

Everybody talks
everybody talks,
everybody talks
everybody talks,
everybody talks
everybody talks, babe
It started with a whisper
and that was when I kissed her
everybody talks
everybody talks, back

Malina and Beth clapped at The Warblers performance and Tony smiled as he walked over to them," What did you think?"

"Looks like Vocal Adrenaline have got some competition ahead for them." Beth said, smiling.

Tony grinned," Well we are pretty good…"

Malina rolled her eyes," Let's not get cocky little bro. That's how the New Direction's were and now they're scared of us."

Tony grinned, he knew about the New Directions, and while they may be good, there were others that were better," Well the New Directions have got some completion ahead of them."

That was it! What did you think? As you can see I added some new characters but I will no longer accept other characters in the story! Unless I add someone new to the story. Just to let you all know.

New Characters:

Anthony Elliot St. James- Freshman (Celebrity Look-a-like: Louis Tomlinson) *Part of The Warblers

Michelle St. James (Deceased) (Will include her in flashbacks/dreams) (Celebrity look-a-like: Sierra Boggess)

Sierra Boggess is amazing! You guys should look her up, she has an amazing voice!

Songs:

Keep your head up- Andy Grammer

Everybody Talks- Neon Trees