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!

12. It's Time To Try Defying Gravity

Late at night at Dalton Academy's dormitories, Tony slept in his room, dreaming…

7 year old Tony was in a hospital room, playing a song he had made up in his guitar. His mother, Michelle, watched him with a smile. Slowly the woman was dying, growing weaker. The cancer had won her. And as much as she wanted to beat it, she couldn't. It hurt her to have to leave Jesse and Tony behind on their own. She loved Jesse and Tony with all her heart. And to have to let go broke her heart.

Tony finished the song and Michelle clapped," That was really good Tony." She smiled.

Tony nodded and started playing again, he was a very quiet boy, the only sound he ever made was through his music. Michelle extended her hand to touch her son's soft little cheek," I love you, you know that?" she told him.

Tony nodded and continued playing," You're a special boy Tony; you're going to do amazing things. You're going to be an amazing musician. Just like your father and I," Michelle started to tear up," I-It hurts that I won't be able to see you grow and become an amazing young man. But remember that I'll be watching you from heaven and I'll protect you. And I'll love you. "

Tony stopped playing and looked at his mother," I love you too." He said, putting down his faithful guitar to hug his mother.

Michelle stared surprisingly at Tony as they shared the hug, he rarely talked, he never showed affection, but today he did. The dying woman smiled," Thank you." She said, crying.

Tony broke from the hug and grabbed his guitar again, "Can we sing our special song?" Tony asked.

Michelle smiled and nodded," Of course Tony."

Tony right away adjusted his guitar and started playing the chords to the song.

I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said, "I'll never let you go"
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said, "Don't leave me here alone"
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight, Michelle sang softly.

Tony played his guitar and sang with his mother, Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound, Michelle smiled softly to Tony as she sang with him. She began to feel weaker, as if her soul was leaving her body.

Michelle looked at her son with tears in her eyes and a soft smile, Don't you dare look out your window darling
Everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold on to this lullaby
Even when the music's gone
Gone, Michelle sang the last note and suddenly she closed her eyes, and a single beep filled the room. Suddenly nurses and doctors came running in. Tony was confused of it all and clutched onto his guitar as he watched the doctors trying to revive his long gone mother.

A kind nurse escorted him out of the room, though Tony threw a fit, not wanting to leave until his mother and he finished their song.

"Come on sweetie, you need to go." The kind nurse insisted, trying to get the boy out of the room.

Tony shook his head, trying to get back inside the room filled with doctors and nurses.

"Honey please, we need to attend your mommy and you can't be there." The nurse told him.

Suddenly Jesse came in and looked at the nurses and doctors coming in and out of Michelle's room.

"What's going on? Is Michelle okay?" Jesse asked in a panicked tone.

Tony ran to his father and clutched onto his leg," I'm afraid your wife has lost pulse but we're trying to revive her right now." The nurse explained.

Jesse grew pale," You have to save her. You have to! She—she can't die! I-I can't lose her! We can't lose her!"

"Mr. St. James calm down, we're doing the best we can." The nurse told him.

"Can you just go and attend to my wife and save her? Go!" Jesse exclaimed to the nurse, who nodded and right away walked inside the room.

Jesse kneeled down to Tony's height and hugged him," Mommy's going to be okay Tony, you'll see." Jesse assured Tony and himself.

"Mommy and I need to finish our song." Tony whispered, wanting to go back in the room.

"You will, she's going to be fine. And you'll finish your song." Jesse assured.

Tony nodded and sat down on the floor playing his guitar while Jesse paced back and forth in front of Michelle's room.

A while later, a doctor walked out of the room with a sympathetic look on his face. Jesse looked at the doctor," Is she okay? Can we go see her? Is she—"

"—Mr. St. James, I—I'm sorry to inform you that we could not revive Mrs. St. James. She's passed away Mr. St. James." The doctor told him.

Jesse shook his head," No…she's not dead! You're lying!"

"Mr. St. James calm down—"

"—No! Michelle is not dead! She—she's not dead!" Jesse started crying," We—we still have so many things to do. We're supposed to have more kids and –and be on Broadway together! She—she can't be dead!" Jesse fell to his knees and started sobbing.

The doctor laid a hand on Jesse's shoulder," I am very sorry for your loss Mr. St. James. Would you like to see her?"

Jesse sniffed and nodded, wiping the tears off his cheeks, "Yes." Jesse took Tony inside the room where Michelle's corpse was lying on the bed, Jesse broke down and fell to his knees once more and started crying.

Tony clutched to his guitar and walked over to his mother and gently shook her," Mommy, mommy! Wake up! We need to finish our song." Tony whispered in his mother's ear, he got no response and shook her again," Mommy it's no time to play! We have to finish the song!" Tony was confused why his mother wasn't listening to him. She always listened. Maybe she was just fooling around with him and was going to jump up and shout," BOO!" Just to scare him. His mommy was playful that way.

Jesse watched with teary eyes as his son tried to wake up his mother," Tony, let her sleep." Jesse told him, he couldn't bear tell his son his mother was dead.

"But we need to finish the song!" Tony protested.

"Not right now Tony. Say goodbye to mommy." Jesse told his son.

Tony nodded and planted a soft kiss on his mother's cold cheek," Bye Mommy." Tony turned to his dad," We should put a blanket on her, she's cold."

Jesse nodded," I'll tell the doctors." Jesse walked towards Michelle and kissed her cold lips softly," I'll always love you Chelle…always." Jesse cried and kissed her forehead. He turned back to Tony and grabbed his son's hand," Come on my little music man, let's go home." To Jesse, it wasn't much of a home to go to if Michelle wasn't there. Tony walked out of the room with his father and looked up to Jesse.

"Can we see mommy tomorrow? I need to finish the song with her." Tony said to his father.

"We'll see Tony, we'll see." Jesse replied, tears streaming down his face.

Tony nodded and clutched to his guitar, he wanted to finish the song with his mom. But they would soon, his daddy said so.

Tony woke up and felt tears pouring down his cheeks. He wiped them away and sighed, he's been having the same dream over and over for a while now. It hurt him knowing he didn't have a mother anymore. He missed her. So much. He often wondered how his life would be like if his mother never died, would he be in New York? With Malina and Francesca? Would his mom and he still be singing their song? Their song…he realized now that they never finished the song.

He got up from his bed and checked the clock, it was 3 in the morning. He didn't care, he reached his guitar case and took out his guitar, clutching onto his old guitar. He quietly slipped out of his room, careful not to wake Hayden, his roommate. He walked down the dark hallways and reached the music room, he loved this room like as if it was a sanctuary. He opened the door and walked in, turning on the lights and sitting down on the piano bench.

The freshman adjusted his guitar and started playing the song that his mother and he never finished.

Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound, Tony sang, his eyes glistening with tears as he remembered his mom.

He played his guitar with tears streaming down his face, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
La La (La La)
La La (La La)
Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
La La (La La), he sang.

Just close your eyes, Tony's voice cracked but he continued the song nonetheless.
You'll be alright
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound..., Tony sang, playing the guitar with ease.

Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh.

Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh

Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh

Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh

Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh

Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh

Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh

Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh, Tony finished song and began sobbing. He needed his mom so much it hurt knowing she would never come back. She was one of the sweetest, kindest, most amazing person in the world, so why was she picked to leave this world? Why was she picked to suffer from that horrible cancer? Why? Tony wiped the tears from his eyes and suddenly got an idea, a song. In memory of his loving mother. He quickly walked to the teacher's desk and got some paper fit for writing music and grabbed a pen and walked back to the piano and placed the paper on top of the piano and began writing down his song that was roaming around his head.

He spent the rest of the night, strumming his guitar, his fingers playing the piano, and his hand writing his new song.

Morning came and Hayden Harrison, Tony's roommate and best friend noticed Tony missing in his bed and knew exactly where he'd be. He walked straight to the music room and saw a sleepy Tony continuing to play the piano while writing down lyrics.

"Tony dude! Did you even sleep last night?" Hayden asked, his British accent dancing around his tongue.

"Almost done…" Tony replied sleepily.

" Dude! What came over you? You look like a zombie right now." Hayden told him.

"Writing songs…don't interrupt me." Tony answered.

Hayden rolled his eyes," Well you have classes so I suggest you get ready and finish this later."

Tony sighed," Stupid classes."

Hayden chuckled," Yeah, boo-hoo. Come on." Hayden shook Tony to get him to get up.

Tony hesitantly stood up and took all his sheet music and guitar with him," What are you working on anyway?" Hayden asked.

"I'm working on a song for my mom." Tony replied.

Hayden sent him a sympathetic smile," That's nice."

"I just feel that I don't remember her enough—that my dad and I don't remember her enough. We never talk about her and I just want to show her that I do remember her and that I miss her." Tony explained.

"Maybe you should do a memorial for her." Hayden suggested.

Tony turned to him with a grin," That's an awesome idea! It'll take me a while to plan it out but I'll do it. My mom will be remembered. Always."

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Orion and Aaron were in History and Orion handed Aaron a note. Aaron opened it and read it,

Are you going to go watch the musical on Friday? Orion wrote. Aaron wrote back and handed him the note.

Can't. Meeting Daniel after his Warbler practice for coffee. Aaron wrote. Orion looked at the words written with jealousy and crumpled up the paper.

The bell rang and everyone got out of their seats and Orion looked at Aaron," You're going to ditch your best friend's musical for a stuck up preppy guy?" Orion asked Aaron.

Aaron rolled his eyes," I'll see the many other performances you'll have its just opening night."

"Exactly, it's opening night! It's one of the most important nights and you won't be there!" Orion retorted.

"You're playing The Wizard Orion, it's not like you're playing the lead role like Adeline or Delilah. They're probably freaking out. Don't get pissed about it Orion, I'll see it another day." Aaron explained.

Orion shook his head," I can't believe you're going to do this to your best friend! All for a stupid little preppy guy? He's not even worth your time! He's going to use you Aaron!"

Aaron gave Orion his bitch face, "You're not my boyfriend or anything so you don't dictate who I hang out with, got it?"

Orion quickly shut up," I'm just saying. But if you don't want to listen, go ahead. I'll see you later. I'm going to rehearse for the musical you're not going to see!" And Orion walked away from the boy who rolled his eyes. Orion was exaggerating.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Cheryl stood backstage in the auditorium as her Uncle Kurt put on one of her costumes for the play," You look as amazing Cheryl! You'll make an amazing Madame Morrible!" Kurt clapped his hands together and squealed.

Cheryl chuckled," Thanks Uncle Kurt."

"Okay, since now we know all your costumes fit perfectly you can take them off and wait until we have rehearsal. You can run your lines or something." Kurt told her.

Cheryl nodded going to one of the dressing rooms to change back to her vintage clothes. She got back out with her costume to hang back up where it originally was when Nikki popped up with a smirk on her face.

"Hey…" Nikki greeted," Nice costume you got there."

Cheryl smiled," Hey, what are you doing here? Isn't there cheerios practice right now?"

Nikki chuckled," Yeah, like if I'd go to them."

"Why are you in it then?" Cheryl asked, hanging up her costume.

Nikki shrugged her shoulders," My parents want to think I'm doing something so I'll give them the satisfaction—even if it's fake. But I do have soccer practice soon…but that could wait a bit if it means I get to talk to you." Nikki smiled.

Cheryl blushed," I didn't know you were in soccer."

"Well now you know, I'm not half bad. And it's better than cheerios in my opinion." Nikki replied.

Cheryl chuckled," I thought you were going to be in the musical."

"I am. Just a back-up dancer that you can't even see on stage." Nikki answered with a laugh.

Cheryl laughed," I was wondering actually, if maybe you'd like to catch a movie tomorrow night—it's not a musical if that's what you're thinking. I'm not my mother." Cheryl bit her lip nervously.

Nikki smirked," So you're asking me out on a date?"

"Call it whatever you want…" Cheryl trailed off.

"Then it's a date. I'll go. I'm sure it'll be a fun movie—even if you do decide to pick a musical…" Nikki joked.

Cheryl chuckled," So 8?"

"8 it is," Nikki looked at the clock, she had to head to the dance studio—she couldn't be late for her job. It was a secret well kept from her parents but she worked at Mike's Dance Studio and he promised not to let her parents know so she's been working there since her Sophomore year," I have to go, but I'll see you tomorrow at 8."

Cheryl nodded and felt butterflies in her stomach," Okay. I'll see you later."

"Yeah bye!" Nikki waved lightly and quickly walked away from Cheryl who grinned. She had a date with the girl she use to hate but now loves—how things change.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Mason looked at his script as he sat on the edge of the stage swinging his legs, he was nervous as hell. He was the male lead. But that wasn't even as bad as having to kiss the girl you loved but couldn't have. He had to kiss Adeline. Adeline! It wasn't that she was a bad kisser—because she wasn't! He knew he was going to feel sparks again with that kiss and he didn't want to feel sparks! He did love Saphirra, but he loved Adeline too! Why did this have to be so freaking confusing?

Suddenly Scotty took a seat next to him, the girl had changed a lot—but not too much, she had gotten rid of the braces and glasses but she still had the same personality and her 'special' style of clothing.

"Hey Mase." She greeted.

"Hey." He replied.

Scotty looked at his script," You nervous?"

"That's an understatement to what I'm feeling right now." Mason answered.

Scotty chuckled," I take it more than nervous?"

"You have no idea—I mean—I didn't even go for male lead nor did I want it. Sure, it's pretty cool being male lead but kissing the female lead isn't that much!" Mason explained.

Scotty nodded," So that's what this is about. You don't want to kiss Adeline."

"Yeah, I-I know I'm going to feel sparks like I have since I first kissed her and I don't want to feel it but I will! I don't want to love her because I know she deserves better than me—Adeline deserves everything and more. And I'm not good enough for her." Mason replied.

Scotty looked at him," So it's more than just kissing her, you feel she deserves better than you? Well then why did you lead her on? You really hurt her Mase."

"You think I don't know that? I see the look in her eyes when she sees me with Saphirra. I broke her, and I regret it so much. I didn't mean to, but I did it. And I can't change it." Mason said.

Scotty scoffed," You did more than break her, you tore her heart out then you mended it, and then you tore it again."

"Yeah, I know that, and I feel a lot of guilt carrying over me. I want her to move on from me, find someone better—someone that can love her like I couldn't." Mason told her.

"And she will, she just needs time. Look, you just focus on your part while Adeline tries to mend her heart and move on. She'll move on Mase, she just needs time." Scotty answered.

Mason nodded," I swear, you're like the Oprah Winfrey of our time…" he joked, trying to break the tension.

Scotty laughed," I'm more than just a genius."

Mason chuckled," Would you have expected me to play Fiyero in the school musical? Because no one did. My parents almost died of laughter when they found out."

"That's because you're the 'residential badass' and a 'badass' wouldn't even audition for the school musical." Scotty replied, raising her hand in quotations when she said 'badass'.

Mason chuckled," You smartass!"

Scotty shrugged her shoulders," I try."

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Ethan stared at Rowan while she laughed at some joke her friends had made, ever since what had happened between them at the Halloween dance, she had avoided him completely. She couldn't look him in the eye or anything. Rowan was acting as if the make-out didn't happen.

Ethan walked towards Rowan and smiled politely at Delilah and Adeline," Do you mind if I borrow Rowan for a while?" Ethan asked.

Adeline and Delilah shook their heads," We don't, take her." The two girls said, pushing Rowan towards him.

Rowan sent them an icy glare and turned towards Ethan," I don't want to talk to you." She told him.

Ethan took her hand and took her anyway," Well I do." He led Rowan into an empty classroom," All right, we can't keep avoiding what went on between us at the Halloween dance. It happened, and I want to talk about it." Ethan told her.

Rowan looked away," Well I don't okay? Just pretend it didn't happen!"

"But it did," Ethan retorted," It happened and I felt something. I like you Rowan okay? Stop denying your feelings for me!"

Rowan sighed," Just deal with the fact that you and I will never be together, I'm not ready for it and I never will! Just forget that anything that's happened between us happened!" Rowan exclaimed.

Ethan ran his hands through his hair and groaned," I can't okay? Every time I see you I fall even more for you. Every time I stare into those hazel eyes of yours, you make my day there. I need you Rowan! I love you okay? When you kissed me at the dance, I felt so many emotions for you and they were all of love." He leaned closer to her, "Admit you felt something too. Look me in the eyes and tell me you did."

Rowan stared into his eyes and knew she couldn't lie, not to Ethan. She really did like him, but she couldn't bring herself up to admit it," Don't do this Ethan." She said quietly, looking away.

"Just say it Rowan. Stop denying it…" Ethan told her, turning her head back to him.

Rowan pushed him away and shook her head, "You want to hear something? Ok. I don't like you, you don't mean anything to me, and what happened at the dance didn't either." Rowan lied and turned and started to walk away from him.

"You're lying." He told her.

She turned back to him," I'm not. You were just something out of pure enjoyment." She said icily, walking away.

Ethan looked hurt," Sure okay—walk away! That's all you seem to do lately!" Ethan shouted as she walked away.

Rowan tried her hardest to not cry as she walked away from him. She did like Ethan, but she couldn't admit it to herself. She let her popularity and reputation come first. And her love life go second. Rowan sighed, why did she have to be such a bitch?

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Grayson jogged over to Delilah who was at her locker grabbing her binder. He leaned against the locker beside hers and flashed her his charming smile," Hey Delilah." He greeted.

Delilah turned to him and softly smiled," Hey."

"So what's your next class?" he asked.

Delilah shut her locker," French." She answered.

He nodded," Do you mind if I take you to your class?" he asked.

Delilah hesitantly nodded and Grayson smiled," Great! Here, let me take your books." He said, taking Delilah's books and carrying them himself.

Delilah smiled," Thank you."

He returned the smile," No problem. So how's the musical going? I'm pretty excited for that." Grayson asked.

The two walked down the hallways," It's going great! I think we're going to do great." Delilah replied.

"I'm sure you'll be amazing! You are a pretty amazing singer." Grayson assured.

Delilah blushed and shrugged her shoulders," Hopefully, I'm no Adeline but I think I'll be fine."

Grayson nodded," How is Adeline anyway? During band practice, she seems stressed."

"She's…stressed and freaked out. She feels a lot of pressure coming at her I guess. She is playing Elphaba. And it's a big role to live up to, since her mom played Elphaba when she was on Broadway." Delilah answered.

Grayson nodded," Must be hard, what about you? Are you nervous? Glinda isn't an easy role either."

"I'm very, very nervous. Half the notes I'm hitting I've never hit in my life. But it's fun. I usually am the dancer, not the singer." Delilah said.

"Well you're amazing in both of them." Gray complimented.

She blushed and the two stood in front of the French classroom," So…" Delilah trailed off.

"So…" Grayson said," Here's your books." He said, handing her the books.

Delilah took them and smiled," Thanks, I guess I'll be going now…" Delilah replied, about to walk in the classroom.

"Wait!" he shouted after her.

Delilah turned," Yes?"

He ran his hand through his hair and looked at her," Are you free on Saturday? I was wondering if you'd like to have a jam session. Just the two of us."

Delilah stared at him in shock, someone wanted to take her somewhere? "O-oh." Was all she could say.

He looked down," If you don't want to its fine—"

"—no!" Delilah interjected," No, I would love to. I think it would be fun."

Grayson smiled, Golden Boy-1, Lucky Charms-0!," Great! What do you think about 7?" he asked.

Delilah nodded," Yeah, 7." She confirmed.

"Great, I assure you Dee, you'll have a great time!" Grayson assured with a smile.

The blonde nodded," Yeah, I'll see you then Grayson." She flashed him a quick smile before walking inside the classroom. He stood there for a while before pumping his fist in the air and yelling," Yes!" he received a couple of stares from people but he didn't care, he had himself a date with the golden girl.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Vocal Adrenaline finished yet another impeccable performance and Beth sent them a simple nod," Good job guys. Just smile more next time! Release your inner show smile!" Beth told the group.

The members nodded and dispersed into their own groups, taking a short break.

Malina went back to texting Adrian, blushing at almost every single text that Adrian sent.

Angel watched as Malina giggled or blushed at every text and nudged Dani," What's up with Malina? She's all butterflies and rainbows right now." Angel said.

Danielle shrugged her shoulders," Maybe she's dating someone, I don't know. Do I look like a person who would know?"

Angel smirked," Well you're a girl…"

Dani scoffed," That's so sexist of you!"

"But you know you like me like that!" Angel protested," Now if you'll excuse me, I want to talk to Malina about who she's texting…" Angel walked away from his friend and walked towards Malina who was sitting at the edge of the stage, swinging her legs as she texted someone.

Angel sat beside her and tried to peer over the phone," Who are you texting?" he asked.

Malina glanced at him and went back to her phone," Someone." She replied.

Angel chuckled," No shit, who are you talking to?"

"Why do you want to know?" Malina smirked, her phone ringed and she right away answered the text without hesitation.

"Well, you and I are friends. We tell each other everything don't we not?" Angel asked, trying to look at who she was texting.

Malina nodded," That is true…"

"So who is it?" Angel asked.

"I would tell you, but you'd get mad." Malina replied.

Angel shook his head," I won't, I promise."

Malina nodded," All right then," Malina paused," It's Adrian, a girl from New Directions."

Angel's eyes widened, but before he could respond Beth walked up to the stage and shouted," All right, break's over! Everybody come here, I have some announcements!"

Everybody walked to the stage and Beth nodded," Okay, so, for Sectionals, we have our group number done and perfected. Now for our solo number, we have… Malina singing it." Beth told them all.

Camille Washington, one of the members of Vocal Adrenaline scoffed," Of course Malina would sing! It's the Malina show around here anyways." She said to Jasmine Alvarez, one of the newest members, who only nodded shyly.

Malina turned to her," Do you have something to say Camille?" Malina asked, everyone stared at Camille.

"Actually I do," Camille stepped forward," I want the solo too. Heck, I'm pretty sure everyone here would like the solo Malina's getting! But because your daddy was Vocal Adrenaline's lead, you have to too. Well I'm done! I've been in the background for the past 3 years and once you came along, I was pretty much pushed to the background even further!"

Malina nodded," Well you haven't said anything about it—"

"—until now," Camille walked over to Malina," I haven't complained because I've tried to be a team player and sway in the background. But now it just isn't fair that all we do is make you look good while you dance and sing all around. "Camille turned to Beth," We're all good singers, so why can't we get the chance to show it too? Have you even heard any of us sing? Jasmine has an amazing voice that she can't even embrace!"

Jasmine turned red as all eyes averted on her," I-I don't mind not getting a solo…" she said quietly.

Camille sent her a look saying, 'Not helping!'" Well she does mind! You haven't heard me sing, or Gavin, or Xavier, Henry, Jasmine, or Danielle sing! We're just as good as Malina and Angel so why can't we have our chance to shine too?"

Angel rolled his eyes," Camille, you guys may have a decent voice, but Vocal Adrenaline is all about amazing, are you amazing? I think not."

Camille sent him a dirty look," If you weren't the one being able to be in the spotlight, I'm sure you would be on my side too."

Henry Lovely stepped in," I agree with Camille, it's not fair. I think we deserve to have a solo too."

"Well you guys never said anything, I'm sure if you spoke up, you would get one…" Malina spoke up.

Xavier Winston stepped forward," Well, we didn't mind at first—you got us a National title—but we kind of want to be included too. None of you have heard us sing, and we're not bad. We're pretty good. "

Gavin Richards grinned," I'm a pretty good singer—not trying to be cocky…but I'm pretty awesome."

Danielle crossed her arms," I would like a solo too, I mean, the New Directions all get a chance in the spotlight."

Beth nodded," That's true, but they didn't win that way. Now if you guys want solos and have a chance in the spotlight, fight for it."

"So everyone here wants a solo, I'm backing out then. This Sectionals, someone else will take my place for the solo." Malina said.

Everyone started chattering excitingly about how they have a chance to shine and Camille walked towards Malina," Listen, you have talent, I'm not going to deny you that," Camille looked down," But I've always wanted to show people that I'm good enough too—especially my mom who tells me I can't." Camille's mom was a single mother, her dad had left them when she was 3. So her mom had to raise her on her own. She loved her mom, she did. But her mom wanted her to do other things in life. She always told her that singing wouldn't take her anywhere but being a lawyer or doctor would. But that's not what she wanted.

Malina smiled," It's cool, I'm just glad you spoke up. I admire that. I've never heard you sing, but I'm sure you're amazing."

"Yeah, I think I am. Anyway, no hard feelings?" Camille replied.

"No hard feelings, I'll root for you!" Malina smiled.

Camille nodded and walked away from her and Angel walked towards her," A New Direction person? Really Malina?" Angel asked.

Malina rolled her eyes," You're exaggerating Angel; she's not going to be spying on us! She's actually a nice person!"

"And how do you know if you just met her? Look, all this will do is cause problems between the two groups. And they already irritate me as it is!" Angel exclaimed.

Malina sighed," Look, my relationship with her doesn't have to do with the group. We're not letting our groups define us. She may be in the New Directions, and I may be in Vocal Adrenaline, but we don't care! It's not about the groups Angel!"

"What about the team? Does that not matter to you?" Angel asked.

"I do care about my team but it's my life so don't meddle in it!" Malina replied.

"All right guys! You can all go home now! I'll see you all tomorrow!" Beth shouted and slowly all the members started to leave.

Malina looked at Angel," Look, I don't care what you think, but I'm happy and I don't care who objects." Angel rolled his eyes and walked away. He was certainly going to have to do something about that!

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Emily skipped happily towards her ever so amazing boyfriend, Connor.

"Hey Connor!" she chirped happily, with a bright smile on her face.

He smiled back and shut his locker," Why happier than usual today?" he asked.

"What? Can't I be happy?" she asked.

"I'm not saying that…it's just weird seeing you even happier than usual!" Connor replied.

"Is that even possible?" Emily joked.

"Possibly…" Connor smiled.

Emily laughed," Anyway, so this Saturday, I was wondering if you'd be up for driving to Chicago…"

Connor frowned," I don't know," he sighed," listen Emms, I don't think you should go to Chicago."

Emily's smile turned serious and she looked at him," Why not?"

"Emily, I just don't want you to get hurt. You don't even know her, what if she's not how you imagine her to be? What if she just disappoints you?" Connor told her.

Emily looked down," She won't."

"You don't know that Emms, look, you should just think this through a little longer before you jump ship to Chicago." Connor said.

Emily frowned," I have thought it though and I want to meet my mom! You don't know what it's like wanting a mom in your life and not being able to have one! I'm not saying that my dads' don't matter to me—they do—it's just, I've always wanted to meet my mom, and now that I have the opportunity, I'm taking it," Emily sent Connor a disappointed look," With, or without your help!"

Connor sighed," Emms…"

Emily shook her head," No! Forget I even asked you to take me Connor—I didn't need you anyway." She turned to leave, Connor grabbing her arm.

"Emily don't leave…I'm sorry okay?" Connor apologized.

Emily scoffed," Save your sorry, I don't want it." Emily jerked his hand away and walked away from him. Connor sighed and punched a locker beside him. He didn't want to make Emily mad but his opinion on her meeting her mom was still the same.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Adeline was in the stage at the auditorium and played the scales in the piano while hitting the notes effortlessly. She was warming up her voice for rehearsals that were happening soon.

She sang the scales once again and Mason walked in and watched her sing the scales," That was good." He spoke up, causing Adeline to jump.

She looked at him and nodded," Thank you." She replied quietly.

He placed his hands in his pockets and walked towards her in the piano," So, are you ready for the musical?" he asked.

Adeline shrugged her shoulders," I don't know."

Mason nodded," I am. I didn't think I'd get Male lead. But here I am, playing Fiyero," he looked at her," You know, I'm not surprised you got Elphaba. You're really talented."

Adeline nodded, looking away from him," Thanks, you're good too."

Mason sighed," Can we not avoid each other anymore? I'm sorry for hurting you."

Adeline turned to him, with those broken gray eyes Mason has seen for a while now," The only reason I still even talk to you is because you're my male lead. But that's all we're going to be. Understand?"

Mason nodded," Yeah." He said, hurt.

Adeline nodded," Okay then." Adeline went back to playing and singing the scales on the piano while Mason watched.

Slowly, everyone started walking in and then Will, Rachel, Kurt, and Harmony walked in with beaming smiles.

"All right guys!" Will clapped his hands together," As you all know, our musical will be premiering in 3 days! Anyone excited?"

Some cheers erupted in the room and Will laughed," Okay, so we're going to rehearse right now and we need to all put our best and make this the best musical McKinley's ever done!"

Everyone cheered and Rachel stepped forward," All right everyone, let's rehearse 'One Short Day' and we'll go from there!" Rachel exclaimed.

Everyone nodded and everyone took their places and the music began,

The background dancers and singers appeared and danced along the stage,

One short day

In the Emerald City

Delilah squealed and grinned at Adeline as they 'saw' the wonders of Emerald City, Oh, I've always wanted to see the Emerald City!

The background dancers and singers danced across the stage and sang, One short day

In the Emerald City

One short day

In the Emerald City

One short day

Full of so much to do

Every way

That you look in the city

There's something exquisite

You'll want to visit

Before the day's through

Adeline pointed and grinned as she sang, There are buildings as tall as Quoxwood trees!

Delilah jumped happily, Dress salons!

Libraries!, Adeline sang excitingly.

Delilah sang happily, Palaces!

Museums!, Adeline exclaimed

A hundred strong

There are wonders like I've never seen, they sang together.

It's all grand, Delilah sang.

It is all green!, Adeline exclaimed.

The two held hands as they sang, And I think we've found the place where we belong!

I want to be

In this hoi polloi

So I'll be back for good someday, Adeline sang.

To make my life and make my way

But for today, we'll wander and enjoy, the two sang.

One short day

In the Emerald City

One short day

To have a lifetime of fun

One short day, Everybody sang.

Delilah and Adeline smiled at each other as they pretended to gaze amazingly at the sights Emerald City had to offer, And we're warning the city

Now that we're in here

You'll know we've been here, the two sang.

Before we are done!, everyone sang.

Elphie - come on - we'll be late for Wizomania!, Delilah said, pulling Adeline with her.

Who's the mage

Whose major itinerary

Is making all Oz merrier?

Who's the sage

Who's sagely sailed in to save our posteriors?

Whose enthuse for hot air ballooning

Has all of Oz honeymooning?

Woo - oo -oo

Wizn't he wonderful?

(Our wonderful Wizard!), the background singers sang.

One short day who's the mage?

In the Emerald City Whose major itinerary

One short day Is making all Oz merrier

To have a lifetime Whose the sage who

Of fun Sagely sailed in to save

What a way Our posteriors

To be seeing the city

Delilah and Adeline sang together as they looked at each other with smiles, Where so many roam to

We'll call it home, too

And then, just like now

We can say

We're just two friends

Two good friends, Adeline sang, squeezing her hand tighter.

Delilah smiled, Two best friends

Sharing one wonderful

One short..., the 'Ozians' sang in the background.

A guard appeared and exclaimed, The Wizard will see you now!

Day!, they finished the song and Will, Rachel, Kurt, and Harmony cheered.

"That was amazing guys!" Will exclaimed.

"Now let's go through it one more time!" Harmony said.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

During cheerios practice, Jeanette was talking on the phone with Parker, giggling the whole time.

The cheerios were practicing on their own without hearing Jeanette making fun of them which was weird for them.

"So what do you think about, I don't know…going on a date anytime soon?" Parker asked through the phone.

Jeanette smiled and bit her lip," Seems so tempting…" she teased.

Parker laughed, "So is that a yes?" he asked.

"Possibly, but I think I still need a little more convincing…" Jeanette smirked.

"Well in that case, would you, Jeanette Penny Sylvester, like to go on a date with me? I assure you, you will not regret it one bit. The date will be a magical night I assure you!" Parker replied.

Jeanette giggled," Well I can't say no to an offer like that! Yes Parker Owens, I would like to go on a date with you!"

Parker chuckled," So how about 5 tomorrow? "

"It's a date." She confirmed.

"Great. I can't wait!" Parker said.

Jeanette grinned," Neither can I."

"I got to go, my break was over 5 minutes ago…" Parker laughed.

Jeanette chuckled," I shall let you go then. I'll see you Parker." Jeanette hung up and she stood up from the bleachers and watched the cheerios finish their performance.

"Um—okay guys! We're done for the day!" she shouted.

The cheerios exchanged baffled looks, they finished sooner than usual…

Jeanette rolled her eyes," Go before I change my mind!"

Quickly, the cheerios left the football field and left Jeanette alone, who was feeling very happy at the moment. She was going on a date with Parker!

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Jesse walked inside Dalton Academy and walked to the dormitories where his son was. Tony had suddenly called him that he wanted to talk to him, so he quickly made his way over to Dalton.

Before Jesse knocked, he could already hear his son playing an instrument. He softly knocked on Tony's dormitory door and Hayden opened it and flashed a smile," Oh hello Mr. St. James!" Hayden greeted.

Jesse exchanged the smile," Hello Hayden, and for the last time, call me Jesse."

Hayden chuckled," Sorry, habit."

"It's all right. Is Tony here?" Jesse asked.

Hayden nodded, "Yeah, I'll leave you two alone then."

Jesse smiled," Thank you."

Hayden walked away from the dormitories and Jesse stepped inside Tony and Hayden's bedroom.

"Hey my little music man!" Jesse greeted Tony, who was sitting cross legged on his bed playing the ukulele.

Tony looked up and smiled," Hey dad. You came." He replied.

Jesse patted Tony's back," And why wouldn't I? You're my son, whenever you need me, I'll be there." Jesse told him.

Tony nodded," Good to know."

Jesse smiled," So why did you want me to come here?"

Tony looked down shyly," Well…I hope you don't get offended when I ask you but…could you tell me a bit about mom?" he asked quietly.

Jesse felt his heart ache at remembering Michelle, but he kept his cool," I'm not offended. And I knew it was only a matter of time before you'd ask me. What do you want to know?"

"Everything. Start from the beginning, when you first met her, until she…passed away." Tony said.

Jesse took in a deep breath," Well then, get comfortable, this is going to take a while…"

Tony nodded and Jesse sat down on his bed and pursed his lips, "It was after I came back from Brazil. And after my short trip to Lima, I decided to venture of to precious New York City. And fulfill my dreams of being on Broadway," Jesse smiled," I went to this diner, where your mom worked and we had an unusual meeting…"

A young Jesse St. James walked in a diner he had recently discovered. Jesse confidently walked over to the counter and smirked at the blonde cashier," Well hello there…" he greeted seductively.

The blonde rolled her eyes," What would you like?"

"A non- fat caramel latte, hold the whip cream," he leaned against the counter," and your number." He winked at her.

The blonde woman rolled her eyes," Your order will be ready in a few minutes." Was all she said before she left the curly haired man on his own.

Jesse only shrugged his shoulders; she wasn't that pretty anyway…

Minutes later, the blonde woman appeared with the latte and gave it to him, Jesse handed her a 20," Keep the change." He winked. The blonde woman scoffed and walked away.

Jesse chuckled and took a sip from the latte and backed away from the counter, only to collide with smaller body. He yelped as the hot latte had spilled all over him, along with a cheeseburger, fries, and a diet coke—not to mention a person.

"Oh my god! I am so, so sorry!" a woman's angelic voice rang through his ears.

He looked at the woman who was awe-strikingly beautiful. It was like an angel fell from the sky and right on top of him with food covered on her.

"Wow you're beautiful." He said, out of breath.

The woman blushed and got off him and helped him up," I really am sorry…" she apologized.

"It's fine," Jesse extended his hand," I'm Jesse St. James."

The woman took his hand and shook it," You don't look like a Saint to me…I'm Michelle Peterson."

Jesse chuckled," Oh feisty I see. Here, let me help you clean up this mess…" Jesse bent down, helping the newly-met woman clean up the mess he partially made.

Michelle shook her head," Oh no it's fine I'm the waitress so—"

"—I insist." Jesse interrupted.

Michelle smiled," Thanks." The two cleaned up the whole mess and the two stood up.

"So Michelle," Jesse began," I'd really like to see you again. You're not like other girls I've met—take it as a compliment."

Michelle smirked," Oh really?"

Jesse smiled and winked," Really."

Michelle bit her lip seductively," Seems so tempting…so I'll say yes."

Jesse grinned and the two exchanged numbers. Once Jesse walked out of the diner he grinned," Is this what love feels like?" he asked to himself.

Tony watched as his father grinned as he remembered old memories," What happened after you guys first met?" Tony asked.

"We hit it off right away, we went on some dates and hang-outs. But when I first heard her sing a couple of weeks later after we started dating, I was mesmerized…"

Michelle and Jesse walked down the busy streets of New York, they were on their way to Jesse's apartment when Jesse turned to her," You know Chelle, I've never heard you sing—even though you claim you could."

Michelle chuckled," I can!"

"Prove it. Sing to me." He told her.

Michelle looked at him," Right now?" she asked.

Jesse nodded," Yup! Sing right now. Prove me wrong!"

Michelle bit her lip and stopped walking and sang,

What will this day be like? I wonder.

What will my future be? I wonder.

It could be so exciting to be out in the world, to be free

My heart should be wildly rejoicing

Oh, what's the matter with me, Michelle sang, already attracting a crowd.

I've always longed for adventure

To do the things I've never dared

And here I'm facing adventure

Then why am I so scared

A captain with seven children

What's so fearsome about that?

Oh, I must stop these doubts, all these worries

If I don't I just know I'll turn back

I must dream of the things I am seeking

I am seeking the courage I lack, Jesse looked at her in awe, she was amazing! He's never heard a voice as amazing as hers!

The courage to serve them with reliance

Face my mistakes without defiance

Show them I'm worthy

And while I show them

I'll show me

So, let them bring on all their problems

I'll do better than my best

I have confidence they'll put me to the test

But I'll make them see I have confidence in me

Somehow I will impress them

I will be firm but kind

And all those children (Heaven bless them!)

They will look up to me, Michelle sang confidently, the crowd she had formed were all staring at each other with awe-struck looks. This girl was amazing!

And mind me with each step I am more certain

Everything will turn out fine

I have confidence the world can all be mine

They'll have to agree I have confidence in me

I have confidence in sunshine

I have confidence in rain

I have confidence that spring will come again

Besides which you see I have confidence in me

Strength doesn't lie in numbers

Strength doesn't lie in wealth

Strength lies in nights of peaceful slumbers

When you wake up - Wake Up!

Jesse crossed his arms and smiled, It tells me all I trust I lead my heart to

All I trust becomes my own

I have confidence in confidence alone

(Oh help!), Michelle sang.

I have confidence in confidence alone

Besides which you see I have confidence in me, Michelle belted out the last note and the crowd clapped and cheered.

Michelle smirked at Jesse," Proved you wrong, didn't I?"

Jesse laughed," You sure did…how are you not on Broadway yet?" he asked.

The brunette chuckled," It's not meant to be yet I guess…"

"Oh you will soon…or I'm suing someone!" Jesse exclaimed.

Michelle laughed," Why am I even dating you?" she joked.

"Because you love me." He answered, kissing her cheek.

Jesse chuckled," Your mother had an amazing voice—mesmerizing. I knew then that she was the one for me. Not for her talent or her beauty. But the way she made me happy. I only knew her for a couple of months and I decided to pop the question…"

Jesse and Michelle walked in the New York streets, back to the place where they first met: The Diner.

Michelle raised her eyebrow," What are we doing here Jesse? Do you want to send me back to work on my day off?" she asked.

Jesse shook his head," No, it's something else I've been meaning to ask you…"

Michelle smiled," Do tell Mr. St. James."

Jesse took Michelle's hand and led her to the exact spot where they both met," You know the spot you're standing on right now?" he asked.

Michelle nodded," It's where we first met." She replied with a smile.

"And from that day on, you changed my life forever," Jesse got down on one knee and Michelle gasped. Jesse took out a velvet ring box," You're the one I want to spend the rest of my life with Chelle. I'll be there for you every step of the way like you've been for me. I'll be there on your first show on Phantom of the Opera like you were for me on Spring Awakening, I'll be there for when you win your first Tony, I'll be beside you forever," Michelle felt her eyes fill with happy tears," And no matter what happens, as long as I have you, I'll be okay," Jesse opened up the box that revealed a simple yet beautiful diamond ring," Will you marry me Michelle?"

Tears fell down her pale complexion," I-I don't know what to say…"

Jesse smiled," Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime

Let me lead you from your solitude

Say you need me with you here, beside you

Anywhere you go, let me go too

Michelle, that's all I ask of you…" Jesse sang softly.

Michelle nodded," Yes, yes I'll marry you!" she cried.

Jesse grinned and placed the ring on her finger and lifted her up and spun her around as he kissed her with passion.

Tony smiled softly as his father smiled at the memories he hadn't been able to forget.

"After that, we did a quick and small wedding. It was perfect for us. And then your mother and I pursued our careers on Broadway…until a surprise came our way…"

Jesse was drinking a cup of tea while listening to Frank Sinatra in the background, just relaxing in the living room…

Suddenly Michelle dashed out of the bathroom and stood in front of Jesse with a pregnancy test on her hand, a beaming smile on her face.

"You will never believe what I just found out!" Michelle exclaimed.

"You found out that I'm totally in love with you?" Jesse joked.

Michelle laughed," No," she showed him the pregnancy test and smiled," We're having a baby!"

Jesse's eyes widened," You're being serious right now?" he asked, a smile on his face.

Michelle nodded," We're pregnant."

Jesse leaped from his seat and kissed Michelle," This is…amazing!" he looked down at her flat stomach and touched it," We're going to be parents!"

Michelle smiled and kissed him," We are."

Jesse let out a sigh and grinned," Throughout her whole pregnancy with you, she was so moody, crazy, craver, everything a pregnant woman was. But then once you made your arrival…oh lord…"

Michelle screamed as she pushed," I HATE YOU JESSE! WHY DID YOU DO THIS TO ME?" She screeched.

"Come on Michelle! Just a couple more pushes! I can see his head!" the doctor encouraged her.

Michelle shook her head as sweat poured down her head," I can't, I can't do this!" she exclaimed.

Jesse kissed her sweaty forehead," Come on Chelle, you could do this!"

Michelle sent him a glare," HOW ABOUT YOU SHUT UP BEFORE I BREAK THAT CUTE LITTLE FACE OF YOURS!"

Jesse quickly shut up and nodded," All right Michelle, push one last time!" the doctor exclaimed.

Michelle nodded and gave one last push and a loud cry came upon the room. Jesse smiled as he cut the cord," Look Chelle, our son is crying in tune. He's talented already!"

Michelle smiled as they gently placed her son in her arms. Tony's little eyes opened, revealing his green-blue eyes.

"Hey there little guy, we've been expecting you." Michelle cooed.

Jesse smiled," He's perfect."

"He's ours." Michelle smiled.

Jesse and Michelle shared a kiss as they stared in awe at their newborn son.

Jesse smiled at his son," That moment was an amazing moment—except the parts where she was giving birth to you. But, we spent every waking moment with you, you were our little sunshine. But, your mom was smart cookie she was. She was actually the one that started noticing something sketchy about you."

"My autism?" Tony asked.

Jesse nodded," Yeah…"

Michelle watched as her 1 year old son, Tony, watched for the millionth time, his favorite movie: The Music Man. She noticed her son wasn't like any other toddler she'd seen. He hadn't spoken one word yet, and he usually watched musicals, listened to music, stacked all the old records they had, or anything of the sort.

Jesse walked in their home and saw Michelle staring at Tony," Hey Chelle." he kissed Michelle's cheek, startling her.

"Hey Jesse." She kissed him softly on the lips.

"Why were you looking at Tony?" Jesse asked.

Michelle shook her head," Nothing, I can't look at my son Jesse?"

"No, it's just you were looking at him like you were being suspicious of something," Jesse replied," Are you?"

The brunette nodded," I am. Have you noticed something…different about Tony? He isn't like other boys his age."

"Well yeah, he's different because he's special in an awesome way," Jesse smiled," He's fine Chelle. Don't worry about anything." Jesse assured.

Michelle glanced at Tony and nodded," Fine."

"But your mother was stubborn and she found out on her own without telling me. And when she told me, I got all depressed that you were going to struggle to find your place in the world. But your mom brought me back up…"

Jesse watched with sad eyes at Tony, now 2 years old, watched the movie, Singing in the Rain with such attention.

Michelle walked in and noticed Jesse's sad gaze at Tony," Will you stop it already?" Michelle said.

Jesse turned to her," I'm sorry, I just—I can't see him struggle with this and—"

"—he's not going to struggle. He's going to have you and me to help him. He's going to have all the help in the world. He's going to be fine Jesse. But don't treat it as if he's different than the rest of us because he's not! He's just more special than anyone else." Michelle told him.

Jesse smiled softly," Yeah, I-I guess so."

Michelle smiled," That's the spirit," She kissed him softly, and then turned to see Tony gone," Where's Tony Jesse?"

Jesse turned and noticed Tony gone," I don't know…"

Before Michelle could call his name, they heard piano keys playing from the music room. The two followed the music and saw Tony on his tippy toes playing, "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star". Not in key but for a 2 year old it was quite impressive.

"Is that—is that Tony playing?" Jesse asked stupidly.

Michelle sent him a "Really Jesse? Really?" look," Jesse really? Of course it's him!" Michelle smiled," He's amazing! He's like one of those child prodigies don't you think?"

Jesse nodded with a smile as he walked over to help Tony with the song," He's like a little music man!"

"So that's where I got the name!" Tony commented.

Jesse nodded," That's right my little music man! And after that, we gave you all the help you could get plus music lessons because you were in love with it. And then things changed after a simple doctor's check-up…"

Jesse stared wide-eyed at the doctor as he held 4 year old Tony in his arms," Breast Ca-cancer?" he stuttered. Jesse looked over at Michelle who looked surprised as well.

The doctor nodded," We're going to try all we can Mrs. St. James to get rid of it. Hopefully we can."

"Do anything you can. My son and my husband need me and—and I can't lose them!" Michelle exclaimed.

Jesse turned to her," You'll never lose us."

Michelle smiled softly as the doctor continued to explain the whole disease to the family.

Jesse's eyes turned sad," Your mother was a fighter; she fought cancer as hard as she could until it beat her. But she loved you Tony, she loved you so much. When she only had 6 months to live, she spent every waking moment with you until she died at the hospital. She was an amazing mother," Jesse's eyes filled with tears," And wife…" he told Tony, his voice cracking.

Tony nodded," I know. Thank you dad, for telling me everything. You didn't have to but you decided to anyway."

Jesse nodded," Anytime son, anytime."

Tony uneasily attempted to hug his father, he wasn't much of a sentimental guy who gave out hugs, but for this once, he would try.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Will walked over to Principal Figgins office as the graying principal had wanted to see him. He then noticed Jeanette also walking the same direction.

Jeanette rolled her eyes," Wooly McButtChin." She greeted.

Will smiled," Jeanette."

"Going to go see Figgins?" she asked.

Will nodded," Yeah, wonder what he wants."

The two walked in Figgin's office and the graying principal smiled," Hello there William, Jeanette!"

"Hello Figgins, why did you want to see us?" Will asked.

Figgins frowned slightly," Well William, Jeanette. I have been told that I must retire now. So tomorrow, someone will be taking my place. You two have been amazing and I will surely miss you two. And I just wanted to say goodbye."

Will's eyes widened," Really? Well, I'll miss you Figgins." Will hugged Figgins and Jeanette rolled her eyes.

"I won't. Later Figgs." And Jeanette walked out of the office.

Figgins chuckled," That girl is just like her mother…"

"Tell me about it. So who's this new principal?" Will asked.

"You'll find out tomorrow William." Figgins replied. Will nodded and the two talked for a while before Will left and said goodbye to the old principal one last time.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Scotty walked out of English class and to her locker to get her things for her next class. The moment she closed her locker she was met by a cold and hard slushie to her face. Her first slushie facial. Oh joy.

"Welcome to Loser Ville Loser!" one of the jocks mocked as Scotty stood in place with cold, red slushie all over her.

Suddenly Keegan came in with an angry face and he ran up to the group of jocks," HEY!"

The jocks turned around and saw Keegan's face, red of anger. Their faces turned pale while Keegan stood in front of them," Did you just slushie my girlfriend?" he shouted.

One of the jocks opened their mouth to say something, but quickly shut it. The group of jocks remained quiet. Keegan sent them a glare that could kill you," Slushie her again, and I'll go all Lima Heights and all your asses!" Keegan turned around and walked over to Scotty with a concerned face and led her into the boys' bathroom.

While he helped clean her up he looked at her," Hey, ignore them. They're idiots. They don't know how amazing you are, but I do. So don't let them get to you." He told her sincerely with a smile.

Scotty smiled softly," But why a slushie? They haven't slushied in years and they decide to now?"

"I don't know, but one thing for sure, if they slushie you again, I'll beat their asses." He said.

Scotty giggled," I like it when you get all overprotective."

Keegan chuckled," That's because I love you, and I don't want anyone to hurt you."

Scotty smiled and then looked down on her clothes," Now, what about my clothes? I can't wear sticky corn syrup the whole day…"

Keegan thought for a bit and then left the bathroom, only coming back with his football jersey handing it to Scotty.

"Thank you, you're a lifesaver Keegan!" she kissed his cheek and changed in one of the stalls. Seconds later, coming out of the stall in the red jersey that was baggy on her.

"You look sexy in a jersey!" Keegan winked at her.

Scotty smirked," You think I should wear them more often?"

Keegan kissed her," Most definitely."

Scotty giggled," Let's just hope the next time I wear it, it isn't because of a slushie facial."

"It won't be. But I get the feeling that the slushie reign begins again…" Keegan trailed off.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

All of the old New Directions were at the Lima Bean, spending more and more time together. Their bond with each other seemed to grow stronger every day—possibly greater than when they were in high school!

"So question, who misses getting slushied?" Rachel asked.

Everyone looked at each other and laughed," Yeah fucking right Rachel!" Santana exclaimed.

"Those slushie facials were like being slapped by an iceberg. Hurt like a bitch." Kurt said next.

"But at least our kids won't have to go through them…right?" Artie asked.

Quinn shook her head," I don't think so, I mean, the slushies were years ago, and I bet no one even remembers."

Everyone nodded in agreement," Well, well, well looks like we found the New Directions…" a voice spoke up.

Everyone turned and saw Sebastian and David with 3 children behind them," David! Sebastian! What are you guys doing here?" Kurt asked. After everything that had happened between everyone with Dave and Sebastian, they all were pretty good friends—mostly Kurt, Blaine, Santana, and Brittany.

David smiled," Well we decided to move to Lima since we heard everyone was coming back."

"Sadly." Jonathan grumbled, causing Sebastian to send him a warning look.

Rachel turned and saw Jonathan and her eyes widened," Jonathan? Oh my god! I worked with you in Oliver! When you were just a boy!" Rachel exclaimed.

Jonathan waved," Hey Rachel…"

"This kid won a Tony Award! He's amazing I tell you, amazing!" Rachel told everyone else.

Sebastian chuckled," Well we might as well introduce you our kids, this is, as you all might have figured out, Jonathan," Sebastian pointed at Jonathan who smiled politely," Elizabeth, who's the older twin girl," Sebastian pointed to a girl with thick and curly auburn hair, long eye lashes and dark eyes who smiled shyly," And our youngest and twin girl, Dorothy," Sebastian pointed to Dorothy who had light brown hair that was in a French braid and beautiful blue orbs. She was wearing a Les Mis showshirt with red suspenders and skirt, a black leather jacket over it, gray knee high socks, black Doc Martens, a blue beanie, and gray fingerless gloves. If you knew Dorothy, you could tell she was feeling rebellious today based on her outfit.

Dorothy smiled brightly," It's really nice to meet you all, even if I am being forced to be here." She told the adults sweetly, David sending Dorothy a warning glare.

"So when did you guys move here?" Blaine asked.

"Two days ago," David replied," We would've told you guys, but since we do live in Lima, it would be easy to find you so…"

Blaine nodded," Well, welcome back!" Blaine stood up and hugged David and Sebastian and smiled at the 3 children, who smiled politely back.

David and Sebastian smiled," Our kids start school tomorrow so I hope your kids make friends with ours." David said.

"Oh trust me they will! Or I'll have to force them…" Santana replied.

"And maybe they could join glee club!" Rachel exclaimed," All our kids are in it! It's very fun and I'm pretty sure your kids have talent in them!"

Sebastian nodded," Possibly, it's up to them really, I hope we get to see you guys again—maybe hang out together…"

Everyone nodded," Most definitely, we all hang out together and we'll be happy to accept you in!" Kurt exclaimed.

The two men smiled," Well thanks! We'll see you guys around—which won't be too hard since we live in Lima." David said. And the Smythe-Karofsky said their goodbyes and left.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Nikki walked in the choir room for glee and noticed Delilah alone in the choir room with a sad face as she swung her feet on the chair.

Nikki walked towards her little sister and sat next to her," Hey, what's wrong?" she asked.

Delilah looked up and shook her head," Nothing." She lied.

"I'm not an idiot Dee, I know something's wrong with you. You could trust me." Nikki assured her.

Delilah sighed," Well in two days is the musical, and I know mom and dad are going to be there, and I should be happy. Right? But I kind of wish Beth would be there to see me too…" Delilah told her.

Nikki nodded, she wasn't too fond of Beth after what she said to her parents, "Oh, well you don't need her Dee, you have all of us. You don't need her."

"But she's still our sister, and I wish she was there cheering me on—even if she did reject me…" Delilah replied.

Nikki nodded, she was also mad at Beth for that too," Well focus on the musical, that's the important thing right now. And the Beth thing, we'll figure it out after."

The youngest blonde nodded and smiled softly," Thanks Nikki. You're awesome."

"You don't need to remind me." Nikki joked.

Delilah giggled and hugged her sister," No but really, you're a good sister."

Nikki smiled," I try."

Minutes later, the rest of the members came pouring in and glee began, but Nikki still kept thinking of Delilah…and much to her surprise Beth. She really wanted Delilah to be happy. But she would figure that out later, right now she was going to focus on her date with Cheryl later…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Aidan walked down the hallways of McKinley, only to be encountered by a cold, blue slushie. He squeezed his eyes, the corn syrup burning his eyes.

"Loser! Now you look like an Avatar!" one of the jocks said, suddenly another blue slushie hit him and he shivered with so much slushie on his body.

"Now he looks even more like an Avatar!" another jock laughed. And the group of jocks left mocking Aidan.

Before Aidan could think, a tiny hand grabbed his and led him into the girls' bathroom. He opened his corn syrup stinging eyes and saw a flash of blonde hair wiping the slushie residue off him.

"Wow, they really did a number on you Aidan…" Delilah spoke up, wiping off the slushie from his face.

Aidan nodded," Yeah, I didn't know slushie facials still existed. My dad said they were horrible but he wasn't being specific enough."

Delilah giggled and continued helping him clean up," Well I wouldn't know how it feels like but it does seem pretty horrible…"

Aidan chuckled looking at Delilah's hazel-green eyes," You have pretty eyes." He told her.

Delilah blushed," Thanks, so do you."

Aidan smiled cheekily and his blue eyes brightened," Thanks."

Delilah and Aidan finished cleaning himself off and Delilah sighed," Well we did all we could but your clothes…we couldn't save them." Delilah said.

Aidan looked down on his clothes that were once green but now looked dark," Yeah, I'm sure I'll find something. Thanks though Dee. For helping me."

Delilah nodded," No problem, that's what friends are for right?"

Aidan nodded," Yeah…friends." He said, hurt.

"Well, I'll see you later for Wicked rehearsals! Only a couple of days left!" Delilah exclaimed.

Aidan smiled and nodded," Yeah, I can't wait to play a munchkin that's in love with you."

Delilah giggled, "I'll see you around Aidan…" and the bubbly blonde left. Leaving Aidan standing there with red cheeks and a cheeky smile, he surely was in love with Delilah Puckerman.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Rowan was at her locker, when suddenly Taylor and Jeremy appeared with a laptop in their hands.

The freshman shut her locker and rolled her eyes," What do you two misfits want?" she snapped.

"Oh well I want a date with Adeline." Jeremy replied.

Rowan laughed," Yes, in your dreams or while you masturbate in your creepy room."

Taylor stepped in with a smug smile," No, he will. Unless you don't want this little video to go to the entire school." Taylor pressed play and suddenly Rowan and Ethan appeared on the laptop screen of their Halloween dance make-out session. Rowan's eyes widened and Taylor smirked," As you can see Rowan, we have something on you, unless you want this little video here to go public, you get Adeline to go on a date with my brother."

"You sneaky, conniving little asses! " She exclaimed, sending daggers to the two.

Jeremy gulped, afraid of Rowan's rath but Taylor remained calm," Just do what we say, and this little video doesn't go public." And the two creepy twins left.

Rowan stood there with a surprised look, what was she going to do? That video cannot go public!

Suddenly, Adeline appeared with a smile," Hey Ro, so I was wondering—"

"—I need you to go on a date with Jeremy!" Rowan interrupted.

Adeline stared at her confusedly and then started laughing," Ha-ha very funny Rowan. But never in my life would I ever go on a date with him! Thanks for making my day with that joke though!" Adeline then noticed Rowan's serious face," Wait, are you serious?"

Rowan nodded," They have me blackmailed, if you don't go on that date, they'll release this…video of me and…" Rowan leaned into Adeline's ear," Ethan making out." Rowan whispered, turning red in the process.

Adeline looked and nodded," Oh I know. Delilah and I saw you two." She replied.

"You what? How could you! "Rowan exclaimed.

Adeline shrugged her shoulders," We were curious and you know…YOLO!" Adeline joked," I can't believe I said YOLO that is so 23 years ago!"

Rowan laughed," You're just weird. But would you do it? Please?"

Adeline sighed," It's just, he's so creepy! He follows me home sometimes! And once I caught him peering through my bedroom window Rowan! You expect me to go on a date with him? What if he tries to kidnap me? What about my Broadway career? What about—"

"—oh shut it Ada! Nothing will happen! Besides, kick his ass if he tries anything on you!" Rowan interjected.

Adeline huffed and crossed her arms in defeat," Fine! But just because you're one of my best friends!"

Rowan grinned and hugged the tiny girl," You are the best!"

"No really?" Adeline retorted.

Rowan chuckled," You're a lifesaver!"

"Tell me that when you're digging my grave."

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Nikki and Cheryl walked inside Lima's only movie theatre to watch upon Cheryl's insistence, "Sweeny Todd". She may not be Broadway bound like Adeline and her mom, but she did have a knack for musicals. Even if the movies were nothing compared to seeing it live.

"So 'Sweeny Todd'? What is that about?" Nikki asked as the two took a seat in one of the theatre seats.

"A revengeful and angry barbershop man who kills men in his barbershop and then bakes them into pies." Cheryl replied.

Nikki raised her eyebrow and looked quizzically at the girl," Are you being serious?"

"Does, 'Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' not give it away?" Cheryl asked, eating popcorn and giggling.

Nikki shook her head," I didn't grow up on musicals Cher!" the blonde retorted.

The brunette nodded," Right, right…well just watch it! I'm sure you'll like it! Nothing compared to seeing it live—nothing at all—but hey! Better than nothing."

Nikki nodded," I'm actually excited to see this movie, seems pretty awesome…"

"It's pretty good." The lights turned off and the screen turned on, the movie beginning.

About an hour into the show, Nikki looked over Cheryl, who seemed pretty concentrated in the movie. Nikki would too, if Cheryl wasn't so damn hot!

The blonde slowly placed her hand on Cheryl's leg, and Cheryl right away turned to her," What are you doing?" she asked.

Nikki removed her hand from Cheryl's leg and turned red," N-nothing, I was just …"

Cheryl laughed," It's fine Nikki, you just caught me by surprise."

Nikki nodded," Yeah…surprise." She said uneasily.

Cheryl went back to watching the movie and Nikki tried hard to concentrate—especially when that Sweeney dude was killing his victims—but Cheryl was too…distracting. Every movement Cheryl did turned Nikki on.

Suddenly, Cheryl turned to her and bit her lip seductively," You know Nik, this movie is getting kind of boring—I mean—I've watched this movie dozens of times," Cheryl leaned closer to Nikki," How about we do… something else?" Cheryl asked, whispering the last part, making Nikki shiver.

"What do you mean by something else?" Nikki asked.

Cheryl stared at her," This." Cheryl leaned in and kissed Nikki softly. Nikki was caught by surprise. She never expected Cheryl to do this! But she wasn't going to complain.

The soft kissing turned rougher and it turned into a heated make-out session between the two. Thank god the movie was loud enough to drown out their moans…

Once the movie ended, and the credits rolled up, Nikki and Cheryl pulled away and let out a breath," That was…" Nikki began.

"…Amazing," Cheryl finished as she fixed her hair," We should do this again sometime."

"The movie or…the kissing?" Nikki asked.

Cheryl smirked," What do you think?" Nikki began to love dates way more now.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Dorothy woke up the next day anxious; she was going to start school at McKinley today. She was considered, "Socially awkward", so she pretty much felt a slight bit of nervousness—but not too much to ruin her day.

She swung herself off her bed and chose an outfit from her closet. She placed it neatly in her bed and took a quick shower, changing into a Legally Blonde camisole, a pink skirt, a grey suit jacket, pink ballerina flats, a pearl necklace, pink heart earrings, pearl and bow bracelets, a pink ring, and a pink bow headband. Today, she was just feeling casual.

Dorothy looked at herself in the mirror and smiled at her reflection, she suddenly felt a tail tickle her skin and she looked down to see Elphaba, her black cat walking around her room.

The bubbly brunette grinned and picked up the cat," Hey Elphie! Here to wish me good luck?" The feline purred in return and Dorothy giggled," Thanks, I'm going to need it."

Dorothy grabbed her pink backpack and walked down the stairs with Elphaba still in her arms. Her siblings and dads' were already sitting at the table eating breakfast.

"Morning!" she exclaimed excitingly.

"Morning." They chorused back.

Dorothy took a seat next to Elizabeth who sent her a small smile that Dorothy happily returned," Are you excited to start school today?" Dorothy asked.

Ellie shrugged her shoulders and played with her white pearl pendant," A little I guess. It's just school after all."

"Well I am, something new I guess. Though it doesn't beat Chicago…or Eli," Dorothy pouted," I really miss him. No other person can replace my Eli!" Dorothy rambled on and on, Ellie listening intently at whatever her sister said.

Jonathan chuckled," I'm sure you can't find another Broadway obsessed person here, so you better stick with Eli."

"Right, because the only other Broadway obsessed person here in Lima other than me is you." Dorothy joked.

Jonathan laughed," Right, right."

David chuckled as he watched his children interact," So are you three planning on joining glee club? I wanted to join back in high school, but I never did out of embarrassment—oh how I regret it. But you guys should do it."

Dorothy right away nodded," I am! I heard the New Directions only won Nationals twice. But they're really good. I am up for it!"

David grinned," That's great! What about you Jonathan? Ellie?" David turned to them.

Jonathan nodded," Yeah, they could use some talent in the club anyway…" he smirked.

Sebastian chuckled," You are my son Jonathan," He told his son and then turned to Elizabeth," What about you Ellie?"

Elizabeth shrugged her shoulders," I don't know, I'm not much of a singer…"

"Are you kidding? You're just as great as Jon and I! You should totally try out!" Dorothy encouraged her.

"We'll see." Ellie replied.

David looked at the clock and his eyes widened," Oh we got to go! Or we're all going to be late!"

The Smythe-Karofsky's quickly hurried and walked out the door, an eventful day was ahead for them.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Gregory Henley, the new principal of William McKinley High School, walked down the hallways of McKinley with his head held high. His two children, Christian and Isabella walked closely behind him. Christian listening intently to every word his father spoke and action he made, while Isabella crossed her arms and rolled her eyes at everything her father said.

"Now remember you two, you will behave in a well-mannered and intelligent way. You will treat everyone with respect and not cause any ruckus around the school—I'm talking to you Isabella," Gregory said, glancing at Isabella who rolled her eyes in return," You are to do well in your classes and try to catch up to the curricular—Christian, I know it won't be so hard for you. I also expect high grades in each and every one of your classes—no exceptions. Also feel free to join any clubs or sports—except anything that has to do with the fine arts," Gregory stopped by his new principal's office and looked at his two children," Now, proceed to your classes." He ordered.

Christian nodded and walked towards his first class immediately, while Isabella walked relaxed and carefree to hers—though she'd most likely skip it.

Gregory walked inside his new office and took a seat in his new chair and desk, he was planning on making McKinley a prestigious school—no he wasn't planning—he was going to make it a prestigious school.

"William McKinley High School students and faculty," he began as his voice was heard through the speakers throughout all of McKinley," I am Gregory Henley, your new principal. Figgins has retired and I have taken his place as principal. I just want to inform you all that things will change around this school, but for the better. Have a wonderful and educational-filled day." Gregory sat up straight on his new desk and began his first day on the job.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Adara stood in front of her mother's office and knocked softly, Emma looked up and nodded to her daughter to open the door.

The freshman opened the door and walked towards her mother," Hi mom." She greeted.

Emma smiled fondly at her daughter," Hi honeybee, do you need anything?" she asked.

Adara nodded," I do actually; I want to talk to you about something," Emma nodded already looking through her many pamphlets until Adara grabbed her mother's hand," I kind of need a mom right now." Adara told her.

"Oh okay, mom mode. Going into mom mode," Emma replied, causing Adara to giggle and take a seat," So what is it that you want honeybee?"

Adara bit her lip and looked down, and then up," How did you know you loved dad?" she asked.

Emma pursed her lips as she thought of an answer," Well, it may sound cliché, but it was when I first met him. I felt sparks. I couldn't stop thinking about him, he was on my mind all the time. And whenever he talked to me or even glanced at me, I felt butterflies in my stomach—I still feel that way," Emma smiled as she thought about it and then looked at her daughter," Why do you ask honeybee?"

Before Adara could answer, she caught a glance of Oliver walking by and her blue eyes fixed on him. Emma noticed her daughter looking at Oliver and smiled," Ah, I know why now. You like Oliver?" Emma asked.

Adara turned to her and blushed, looking down shyly," Yeah, but he only sees me as a friend because he has eyes for another girl…" Adara's blue eyes turned sad.

Emma looked at her daughter sympathetically and took her hands," Hey Dara, don't let it get to you okay? He doesn't realize how amazing and special you are at the moment. But he'll realize how the girl of his dreams is standing right in front of him. If you and Oliver are not meant to be a couple, you don't stay hurt about it, you find someone who does like you for you and loves you with all his heart. But just be patient honeybee, everything comes in good time."

Adara smiled at her mom," Thanks mom. I really needed that."

Emma returned the smile," Anytime honeybee."

Before Adara left, she looked at her mom," Oh and mom?"

Emma nodded," Yes?"

"You look really pretty today—just thought you should know that." Adara told her.

Emma smiled," Thank you honeybee." And Adara left, taking her mother's advice to heart.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

And nobody, in all of Oz, Adeline sang during Wicked rehearsals.

No wizard that there is or was, is ever going to bring… me—Adeline didn't reach the note again for the 3rd time.

Adeline huffed and Rachel, Harmony, and Kurt sighed," It's fine Adeline, we'll try it again—"Kurt began.

"—I can't do it! I can't hit the high F in Defying Gravity!" Adeline sighed," Tomorrow's opening night, if I can't hit it…the whole play's ruined!" Adeline exclaimed.

Rachel walked up to her daughter," Ada calm down, we'll fix the song to your range and everything will be fine."

"But I want to reach the high F! I want to prove that I can be on Broadway like you! If I can't hit this note, then Broadway isn't for me…" Adeline replied.

"Adeline, you're only 14, your voice isn't fully developed yet. You'll get there, don't worry." Rachel told her.

Adeline sighed and nodded," Okay." she was going to hit that High F if it was the last thing she does.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Aaron walked up to Orion, who had been avoiding him since their little fight over the fact that he wasn't going to opening night.

"Hey Orion." He greeted.

Orion walked a little faster, avoiding Aaron. Aaron sighed and caught up to him and turned him around," All right, you can't keep avoiding me."

"I can and I will." Orion replied, walking again.

Aaron groaned," Orion will you stop acting immature?! It's just a musical. I will see it! Just not on opening night!"

Orion turned around," I'm not being immature! I have every freaking right to be mad! I don't care who goes to see me, just as long as you're there! You're my best friend and the fact that you won't be there cheering me on gets me mad! You rather be with a guy you just met than with your best friend you've had since childhood! That's what has me mad!"

Aaron sighed," Look, I'm sorry okay? I will be going to the musical. Just not tomorrow. But please don't be mad with me because of it! I'll be cheering you on, next show. I promise."

Orion nodded," Fine. I forgive you. But that doesn't mean I'm still not mad."

Aaron smiled," Thanks man! No hard feelings?" Aaron extended his hand.

Orion smiled and shook his hand," None at all."

Adara passed by and rolled her eyes with a smirk," Just get together already!" she exclaimed.

Orion and Aaron looked at each other and laughed, no but really they should get together already…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Annie and Gabe were sitting at the bleachers since Gabe had just come out of baseball practice.

"So, are you happy right now?" Annie turned to Gabe," With me?"

Gabe looked at her quizzically and nodded," Yeah, why wouldn't I be?"

Annie shrugged her shoulders," Well, I don't know, I'm not the prettiest girl. Or the nicest, or the—"

Gabe interrupted her with a kiss," Don't say that. You're perfect. You're perfect in my eyes in each and every way. And no one will tell me otherwise, okay?"

Annie smiled and nodded," Okay." The two shared a kiss.

Gabe pulled away and grinned, "Well, I might as well give you a little surprise I had for you…"

Annie raised her eyebrow, "Which is?"

Gabe just smirked and nodded to a guy who was standing with a boom box and pressed play. Annie smiled and blushed.

Gabe smiled, I need you, boo, I gotta see you, boo

And the hearts all over the world tonight

Said the hearts all over the world tonight

And I need you, boo, I gotta see you, boo

And the hearts all over the world tonight

Said the hearts all over the world tonight

Gabe began to dance across the benches, winking at Annie who only smiled in return.

Hey, little mama, ooh, you're a stunner

Hot little figure, yes, you a winner

And I'm so glad to be yours

You're a class all your own

And, ooh, little cutie, when you talk to me

I swear the whole world stops, you're my sweetheart

And I'm so glad that you're mine

You are one of a kind, Gabe sang.

And you mean to me what I mean to you

And together, baby, there is nothing we won't do

Cause if I got you I don't need money

I don't need cars, girl, you're my all, Gabe sang as he pointed to Annie.

And, oh, I'm into you

And, girl, no one else would do

Cause with every kiss and every hug

You make me fall in love, Gabe did some hip-hop moves around Annie who only smiled, she wasn't into all this romantic stuff, but Gabe was the exception—he was always the exception.

And now I know I can be the only one

I bet it's hearts all over the world tonight

With the love of their life

Who feel what I feel when I'm

With you, with you, with you

With you, with you, girl

With you, with you, with you

With you, with you, oh girl, Gabe sang, pointing to Annie numerous times.

I don't want nobody else

Without you there's no one left and

You're like Jordans on Saturday

I gotta have you and I cannot wait now

Hey, little shorty, say you care for me

You know I care for you, you know that I'll be true

You know that I won't lie, you know that I will try

To be you're everything

Cause if I got you I don't need money

I don't need cars, girl, you're my all

And, oh, I'm into you

And, girl, no one else would do

Cause with every kiss and every hug

You make me fall in love

And now I know I can be the only one

I bet it's hearts all over the world tonight

With the love of their life

Who feel what I feel when I'm

With you, with you, with you

With you, with you, oh

With you, with you, with you

With you, with you, yeah

And I will never try to deny

That you are my whole life

Cause if you ever let me go I would die

So I won't front

I don't need another woman

I just need your all or nothing

Cause if I got that then I'll be straight

Baby, you're the best part of my day, Gabe moonwalked across the bleachers and winked at Annie.

I need you, boo, I gotta see you, boo

And the hearts all over the world tonight

Said the hearts all over the world tonight

They need their boo, I gotta see you, boo

And the hearts all over the world tonight

Said the hearts all over the world tonight, Gabe sang.

And, oh, I'm into you

And, girl, no one else would do

Cause with every kiss and every hug

You make me fall in love

And now I know I can be the only one

I bet it's hearts all over the world tonight

With the love of their life

Who feel what I feel when I'm

Gabe did a backflip before singing the chorus.

With you, with you, with you

With you, with you, girl

With you, with you, with you

With you, with you, oh

With you, with you, with you

With you, with you, with you

With you, with you, with you

With you, with you, yeah, Gabe finished the song and Annie clapped.

"That was really sweet. I loved it." Annie told him.

Gabe smiled," Every lyric in that song is true; I want you and only you. I don't want any other girl but you because I love you."

Annie smiled and kissed him," I do too. I've never felt this way for anyone before."

"Me neither, I want you with me forever." Gabe told her sincerely.

Annie looked at him with a smile and the two kissed with passion.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Dorothy walked down the unfamiliar hallways of McKinley; so far it had been a pretty good day. Nothing would mess it up—

Suddenly, a cold, hard, purple slushie hitting her square in the face, she blinked her eyes as the corn syrup stung her eyes. What the hell was this?

A group of jocks laughed," Welcome to McKinley LOSER!" One of the jocks exclaimed as they walked away from the girl.

Adeline watched the scene from her locker and got her extra clothes and shut her locker, walking towards the slushied girl. She sent a glare to the jocks," You know, if you never slushied her, I probably would've hooked up with you." She said to the jock.

The jock gave a hopeful face," You would've?"

Adeline scoffed," No, not even if Barbra Streisand told me." And the youngest Hudson led the drenched girl inside the girls' bathroom.

Dorothy wiped off chunks of ice from her," Is this what they do here all the time?" Dorothy asked, in shock.

Adeline nodded as she helped clean the girl off," Sad reality but true, they slushie you if you're either in Glee Club or a loser in their eyes. But really, they're the losers."

Dorothy nodded," Well that's something I don't like about this school. "Dorothy looked at herself in the mirror, she was drenched in purple slushie," I officially hate purple slushie."

"I agree." Adeline looked down on her drenched outfit," Nice outfit by the way, Legally Blonde is a good musical."

"Wow, first person I've met here that knows about a musical." Dorothy replied.

"Well, I was pretty much raised on Broadway. It's a passion of mine. And my mom is Rachel Hudson so it's no surprise to me." Adeline said.

Dorothy's eyes widened," Wait, Rachel Hudson is your mom? That's awesome! I mean, I've met her before, but she never mentioned having kids."

"She never tries to involve her personal life with her Broadway career." Adeline replied, finishing cleaning off the girl.

Dorothy nodded," Oh, so you want to be on Broadway? So do I! I've been into Broadway since I was like, 7. "

Adeline smiled," I only know few people that are obsessed with Broadway as I am. I even annoy my friends about my theories. One of them being that Mimi's real name is Lucy—"

Dorothy beamed," –No way! I think that too! I've gone on and on about that since I first thought of it!"

"Well don't you and I have a lot in common? I swear it's like we've been destined to meet…" Adeline said.

The youngest Smythe-Karofsky nodded," Yeah, "Dorothy looked down on her outfit and frowned," It sucks that they messed up my outfit though…"

Adeline handed Dorothy her extra set of clothes," Here, it's nothing like your outfits but it's something."

Dorothy took the clothes and smiled," Thanks, I really appreciate it." Dorothy walked inside one of the stalls to change.

"I'm going to have to go soon, I have Wicked rehearsals soon and I need all the practice I can get." Adeline said.

Dorothy came out of the bathroom, changed into a flowered skirt and pink blouse with a white cardigan on top and pink ballet flats," You're in Wicked?" she asked.

Adeline nodded," I'm playing Elphaba for the school musical."

"That's amazing! When's opening night?" she asked.

"Tomorrow. If you'd like to go, that'd be awesome." Adeline replied.

Dorothy nodded," I'll definitely be there! I'm sure it will be really good. I can't wait."

Adeline smiled," Great. Well, I have to go, are you fine now?"

"Yeah I'm fine. I think I can make it. It was really nice meeting you, I think we could be quite good friends—only if you want to…" Dorothy trailed off, the girl only ever had one friend that wasn't her family, and it was Eli. But sadly she had to move here and he stayed in Chicago.

Adeline nodded and grinned," Yeah! That'd be great. I think it's the beginning of a new friendship…"

"I think so too. I'll see you around…" Dorothy trailed off, wanting to know the girls name.

"Oh Adeline Barbra Hudson. And you?" Adeline asked.

"Dorothy Smythe-Karofsky. Well, I'll see you around Adeline." Dorothy said.

Adeline nodded," Yeah, I'll see you around Dorothy." And the two girls parted ways.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Malina and Adrian were walking around Lima Park, rehearsing Adrian's lines for Wicked. For a girl who didn't act so well, she wasn't that bad.

"Never in my life would I believe that I would be playing a part in a musical, but hey, life is full of surprises." Adrian said.

Malina nodded," I agree. Never in my life did I think I'd be with someone with you, but I am," Malina turned to her," And I love it."

Adrian blushed and the two kept walking, "So you're going to see me tomorrow?" Adrian asked.

"Should that even be a question? Of course I will!" Malina told her.

Adrian smiled," I'm glad. But I'm still so nervous for it. I'm not the best actress, what if I mess up?"

"You won't. You'll be fine, don't worry about it." Malina assured.

"As amazing as you may be, that doesn't make me any less nervous." Adrian replied.

Malina laughed," But you will be fine. That's just the nerves talking."

"How do you not get nervous performing on stage?" Adrian asked.

Malina smirked," I'm just that awesome."

Adrian playfully pushed her," Hey, let's not get cocky here…"

The Brazilian girl laughed," Okay, okay. Well, I have this necklace that I wear before I perform. I wear it all the time." Malina showed the girl a gold necklace with a gold key and lock," I wear this every single performance."

Adrian looked at the necklace," It's pretty."

Malina nodded and took off the necklace and then put it on Adrian's neck," And now it's yours."

"Why are you giving it to me? It's yours." Adrian replied.

"It's so you could wear it whenever you perform or something." Malina told her.

"But if you give this to me, then what would you have as a good luck charm?" Adrian asked her.

"You," Malina replied," You're my good luck charm now. And I don't need anything else, just as long as you're there, I'll be fine."

Adrian blushed and smiled," Well don't I feel pretty special?" Adrian joked.

Malina laughed," You are special, to me and everyone in this world."

Adrian smiled and leaned in and kissed Malina softly," You're special to me too." Adrian whispered in Malina's ear.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Adara walked to her locker to get her clothes for gymnastics practice when Oliver walked up to her," Hey Adara." He greeted.

Adara turned to him and smiled," Hey!" she greeted back.

"So where are you going?" he asked, gesturing her bag with her gymnastics clothes.

"Oh, I'm just going to gymnastics practice." She answered.

Oliver nodded," Do you want me to take you? Unless you don't want to then that's—"

"—yes!" Adara mentally slapped herself for sounding so desperate," I mean, yeah, sure."

Oliver chuckled and the two walked to Oliver's blue and old pick-up truck that his dad use to own but passed on to him," So how long have you been doing gymnastics?" Oliver asked.

"Since I was about 4. I think the show, 'Make it or Break it' had to do with my choice. I watched it a lot." She replied.

Oliver nodded," Well, I've never seen you do anything gymnastics-wise. So if you don't mind me watching you…"

"No, it's fine. I don't mind having an audience." She replied, as Oliver started driving.

"So on a scale of one to ten, how good are you?" Oliver asked.

Adara thought for a moment," Um, 7." She answered.

"7? I thought you'd say 10." Oliver replied.

Adara chuckled," Though my skills may be advanced for my age, I still need practice if I want to make it to the Olympics one day."

Oliver nodded," Well I'll be your judge and I'll let you know whether you're a ten or not."

"Very well." And the rest of the car ride was awkwardly silent until they got to the gym and the two walked in. Adara was excited, every time she went into the familiar gym. She would get a rush of excitement to get on the floor. It was like a second home to her you could say.

Adara turned to Oliver," I'll be back, I just have to change. But you could sit in one of the benches over there." Adara told him, pointing to the benches.

Oliver nodded," All right."

Adara smiled softly and quickly walked to the changing rooms to change into her clothes. She loved the feeling of being here—as if it was she was meant to do. She's been doing gymnastics since she was really young, and she's loved it since.

Adara tightened her high ponytail and walked out of the changing room and walked towards the mats to start practicing.

Her coach, Maureen, smiled at her fondly," Hey Adara, ready to practice?" she asked, Maureen had been Adara's coach since she first started out in gymnastics. And Maureen was practically family to Adara!

Adara nodded," I just want to practice already! Cheerios isn't enough for me." Adara told her as she stretched.

Maureen laughed," Well don't let me stop you. Just start with simple floor drills and work your way up." Maureen told her.

Adara nodded and looked at Oliver who gave her a cheeky smile and a thumbs up making Adara blush and nod.

The strawberry blonde moved a bit back and let out a breath and did a bunch of flips and backflips making Oliver's jaw drop. He also stood up because he got scared she would get hurt, but she was really good.

Adara then moved on the rings and swung herself before she did any real drills or tricks," Whoo! Go Adara!" Oliver cheered.

Adara turned to him and laughed, she then swung herself one last time before doing tricks on the rings and Oliver looking at her surprisingly. Adara was really good when it came to gymnastics! Not just a powerhouse singer this girl…

Slowly but surely, Adara worked her way on the other things, and Oliver watched in awe as this girl did amazing and complicated tricks that seemed easy when she did them.

Once Adara finished she walked over to Oliver who was sitting on the benches with a smile on his face," So what did you think?" she asked.

Oliver grinned," That was mind-blowing! I couldn't do half of or any of the things you did! You're really good Adara, I say you're a 10 rather than a 7!"

Adara blushed and smiled," Thanks. I'm glad you think I'm good—not that I didn't expect it…" she smirked.

Oliver chuckled," You're so cocky!"

"I prefer the term, knowing I'm really good and flaunting it!" she replied.

"So you mean cocky?"

Adara laughed," Okay that!"

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Delilah and Adeline walked to ballet class," You don't know how happy I am to be here…" Adeline told Delilah.

Delilah nodded in agreement," Wicked rehearsals are killing me! Being one of the female leads has big pressure on you."

"Imagine having to kiss the male lead! Plus not being able to hit the High F in 'Defying Gravity'! I swear I've been practicing so much, I think my vocal chords are about to bleed." Adeline replied, biting her lip nervously.

The two walked in the dancing studio and started warming up, "Right. It's weird, I have to act like I'm in love with my twin brother…is that incest? But hey, you're going to have to kiss Mason tomorrow whether you like it or not. You can't keep excusing, 'Kissing him on opening night will look more natural to the audience'. Anyway, I think you'll hit that note, just don't overthink it too much." Delilah said as she started stretching her leg on the barre.

Adeline did the same thing and sighed," I just…I can't kiss him. I'm still hurt because of him and if I kiss him again, all those feelings I have for him will just come back. And I'm really trying not to."

Delilah sent her a sympathetic glance," Just…think of it as acting. Don't think of Mason…think of…Fiyero. He's Fiyero…not Mason."

Adeline nodded as they continued stretching," I'll take that advice. Hopefully it works. Now, what about you?"

"What about me?" Delilah asked confusedly.

"Oh don't play stupid! I heard Grayson repeating over and over about how you and he have a date." Adeline replied.

Delilah shook her head," It's not a date. It's a jam-session."

"In other words…a date." Adeline replied.

Delilah turned red," It's not a date!" she exclaimed.

"Oh come on Delilah! You don't find Grayson cute? I mean, he's the golden boy of McKinley, and you're the golden girl! You guys would be the golden couple! It would be cute!" Adeline said.

"I think he is cute but…I don't know. Knowing Aidan and Grayson like me is weird for me." Delilah replied.

"It shouldn't, it's a good thing knowing you have two guys fawning over you!" Adeline told her.

Delilah sighed," It's just…out of all the girls in the world, why me?"

"Because you're beautiful Dee! What guy wouldn't fawn over you?" The brunette questioned.

Before Delilah could answer, the ballet teacher walked in," Hello class! Before we begin, I'm sad to announce that two of our guys here have moved , which were Adeline and Delilah's partners," Adeline and Delilah frowned, now who were going to be their partners?" Luckily, we have gotten two boys here who signed up and are now part of our group! Everybody let's give a warm welcome to Anthony St. James and Hayden Harrison!" two boys walked in and most girls looked at them dreamily.

"They're pretty cute…" Adeline commented.

Delilah nodded," Yeah, but now who's going to be our partners?" Delilah asked, worried mostly about ballet than the new guys.

The ballet teacher looked at Adeline and Delilah," Well considering that Delilah and Adeline are partner less…Hayden, your partner is Adeline, the brunette. And Tony, your partner is Delilah, the blonde." The teacher said, most of the other girls sent jealous glares at the two girls.

Hayden and Tony nodded and walked towards the girls," Hello, I'm Hayden Harrison as you already know." Hayden introduced himself, his British accent dancing in his tongue.

The two girls nodded," Nice to meet you, I'm Delilah Puckerman and this is Adeline Hudson." Delilah replied.

"This is Anthony St. James, but he mostly goes by Tony." Hayden said.

Tony remained quiet, sending them a small glance before looking down wandering in his own little world; he was usually shy when he first met people. It took him a long time before he could be more open with Hayden and the rest of the Warblers and Dalton students in general.

"It's nice to meet you two, I'm sure we'll work great together." Adeline said, looking at Hayden a little longer.

"I'm sure we will." Hayden replied, sending a smile to Adeline who blushed in return.

The ballet teacher clapped her hands together and looked at all her students," All right everyone, get with your partners!" she exclaimed.

Everyone got with their partners and Adeline smiled softly at Hayden who smiled back. Adeline thought he was really cute.

Delilah sent a small smile to Tony who only looked down shyly and turned away. He was really awkward when it came to girls. The only girls he talked to was Malina and Beth. And they didn't really count since one of them was his sister and the other was like a sister to him. The only way he could communicate to a girl was through dance, song, or music.

Delilah wondered why he was so shy, but she didn't try too hard to find out. But one thing she did notice about him was his eyes, they were very pretty. A blue-green color, it sort of reminded her a bit of Grayson's eyes…wait…why was she thinking of Grayson?

As everyone danced, Delilah's thoughts came to Grayson. Why was she thinking so much of him? Did she like him? She would admit, he was cute, but what guy would have eyes for her? She was nothing but an ugly and fat girl…

She had to admit though; Tony was a really good dancer. She thought the two would make great partners. Too bad he was really shy and quiet. The blonde turned to look at Tony who spun her. He looked at her for a brief moment before turning his eyes away from her.

After dance rehearsals, everyone slowly started leaving the studio. Delilah noticed Adeline and Hayden talking and smiling at each other—exchanging numbers at the same time. She felt happy for her friend, slowly but surely Adeline would move on from Mason.

She walked up to Tony who was sitting in one the floor listening to music on his iPod.

"Hey." She greeted him.

He took off one of his headphones and nodded to her. Delilah looked down on her feet and then back to him," You were really good today. I think you and I will make good partners."

Tony nodded again and looked down shyly and then back up," You're good too," he said in a whisper.

Delilah smiled softly," So I was wondering if you'd like to exchange numbers or something. Since we're going to be partners, we should get to know each other—if you want." She said.

Tony thought for a moment, he was pretty awkward with girls…but it wouldn't hurt to have one friend that's a girl. He nodded and Delilah smiled," Great! "The two exchanged numbers," Well we'll find a time to meet up then." Delilah said.

Tony nodded," Yeah." He said quietly.

Before Delilah could say anything else Adeline walked up to them," Hey Dee, Uncle Noah is here so I guess we should go before he gets impatient." Adeline said, smiling softly at Tony.

Delilah nodded and grabbed her bag, turning to Tony," I'll see you Tony." She told him.

He nodded and waved before putting on his headphones again and the two girls left.

Hayden walked up to him with a smile," Dude! This is the best dance class ever! That Adeline girl is really awesome…and cute." He told is friend who got up and took off his headphones.

"That's cool I guess." Tony replied.

"You think? It's awesome! I saw you talking to that Delilah girl, she cute. You guys exchanged numbers didn't you?" He said, wiggling his eyebrows at Tony.

Tony rolled his eyes," Yes, we did. But strictly to get to know each other. But I'm too awkward with girls…I'll probably mess it up with my weirdness."

"Hey man, keep your head up. You never know, maybe she'll like you…more than friends." Hayden winked at his friend.

Tony chuckled," If anything, just friends. I'm too weird."

"Hey, don't doubt yourself," Hayden told him, as they walked out of the studio," You never know what could happen…"

Tony only nodded," Okay."

"So Adeline is really awesome. She's really cute too. She invited me to go see her in this musical at her school. She's playing lead. Want to come with?" he asked.

Tony nodded, he liked seeing musicals. So this would be a fun trip.

"Cool. Well it's tomorrow so be ready!" Hayden said.

"Got it." He said as the two stepped inside Daniel's car who nicely picked them up.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Nikki walked inside Carmel's auditorium as Vocal Adrenaline finished rehearsing. She caught sight of Beth stacking papers neatly and getting ready to leave; she walked a little faster and stood in front of her.

"Beth." She said bitterly. The only reason she was even here was for Delilah.

Beth looked up and sighed," Hello, if this is another way to try to convince to join the Puckerman fam—"

"—this has nothing to do with that," Nikki interjected angrily," I'm here for Delilah. Not you. Just wanted you to know that." Nikki put a ticket of the school's musical, Wicked on Beth's desk.

"What is this?" Beth asked.

Nikki crossed her arms," It's a ticket to McKinley's school musical tomorrow. Delilah's playing Glinda in the musical. She really would've liked you to go. I don't know why but she really cares about you. Mason's also in the musical. He's playing Fiyero, I doubt he cares if you go but Delilah does. It would mean a lot to her if you go. "

Beth grabbed the ticket and handed it back to Nikki," Thanks, but no thanks. I've told this once, and I'll tell it again, I don't want to be involved in the Puckerman family at all. I thought I made it clear before."

Nikki grabbed the ticket and placed it back at the table," For once, don't think about yourself and think about a little 14 year old girl who wants more than anything to see you there!" she yelled.

Beth sighed," I do not want to be part of anyone's life! Get that straight!" she yelled back.

Nikki scoffed," You're such a bitch. Our sister wants you in her life but you just keep pushing her away. If you still hold a grudge about our parents for giving you up, think this: they did it for you! They love you! Gosh, they love you so much its insane! My mom spent almost a month crying in her room when you rejected her! I heard it all! My mom and dad really do love you Beth. They loved you so much they gave you away as much as it hurt them! But if you want to ignore that part, go ahead," Nikki turned to leave," But if you go tomorrow, then maybe I wouldn't think you're as bitter as I thought." And the blonde walked away.

Beth looked at the ticket and grabbed it and put it in her purse, she had a lot of thinking to do…

"You should go." Beth turned and saw Malina standing there.

Beth sighed," I don't know. I don't want to be involved—"

"—I know you don't. But it would mean a lot to them if you go." Malina interjected.

Beth sighed and bit her lip," It's just, I don't want to get close to them. They didn't want me when I was a baby, so why would they now?"

"Did you not hear what your sister said to you? They love you! They love you that much they would do anything to give you a good life! You should stop being stubborn and admit that to yourself!" Malina exclaimed.

"Can we not talk about this now?" Beth asked.

Malina sighed," Fine. But you seriously need to get your priorities straight Beth, or you'll get into some really messed up drama." And with that, Malina walked away from the girl.

Beth looked at the ticket and grabbed it and put it in her purse, she had a lot of thinking to do…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Rachel was at the supermarket buying groceries when suddenly she runs into someone she really didn't want to run into…

"Rachel." Shelby says surprised.

Rachel purses her lips and nods to her," Shelby."

"Ho—how are you?" Shelby stuttered.

"Fine." Rachel replied, wanting to get away from here.

Shelby nodded," That's good. How are your children?"

"Fine." Rachel replied, using one word answers on Shelby.

Shelby sighed," I kind of deserve those one word answers…"

Rachel nodded," You do. And you don't deserve to be talking to me." Rachel replied bitterly, moving her cart to walk away from her.

Shelby grabbed Rachel's arm," Rachel, wait!" She exclaimed.

Rachel turned to her," What?" she asked angrily.

"I-I heard that Adeline and Cheryl are in McKinley's school musical, and I was wondering if I could go see them." Shelby asked.

Rachel shook her head," No. No you can't. They don't need you in their life and neither do I!" Rachel replied.

"Rachel please…" Shelby pleaded.

"You don't deserve to see them Shelby! I don't want to have them part of your life and then suddenly walk away from them just like you did with me!" Rachel yelled at her.

Shelby felt tears in her eyes," And I regret doing that so much Rachel…I just…I felt you didn't deserve me to have you—that I wasn't good enough—"

"—But I needed you! I needed my mom and you weren't there! Instead, you packed your bags, adopted a baby girl, and left me without a care! You don't know how much I needed a mom, but my dads' were always there, so it made the pain heal a small fraction." Rachel interjected, tears streaming down her face.

People watched with curiosity the confrontation between the two.

"Rachel, I'm so sorry—"

"No you're not. If you were, you wouldn't have left me in the first place," Rachel wiped the tears off her face and looked at Shelby," Say all you want, but you will never, ever get my forgiveness." And Rachel walked away from Shelby who cried, she really did feel regret leaving Rachel, but now, she was paying for it.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

The next day was Friday, which meant one thing: It was opening night for Wicked. And many were excited and equally nervous.

Will and Emma were walking towards the new principal's office to officially meet him. And they were very nervous.

The two walked inside the principal's office and the man looked up at them and motioned them to sit. The two took a seat and the principal nodded," It's nice to officially meet you Mr. and Mrs. Schuester. I just wanted to get all the staff and meet them officially."

Will and Emma nodded," It's nice to meet you Principal Henley." Emma said.

"Yes, it is. We hope to have a good year with you and the rest to come." Will said.

Gregory nodded," Yes, well I hope to turn this school around and make it a prestigious school. "He replied.

"I think that's a good idea. It's already good, but I think with you as principal it will be great!" Emma said.

"Yes, I think so too. Now, considering you guys are one of the older teachers here and know more about the school than I do, I would like to know what you think about establishing more academic classes and clubs and taking away any art and music classes and clubs that I find a waste of time." Gregory told them.

Will and Emma looked at each other with shocked expressions," Well, Principal Henley, we barely have any art and music classes and clubs as it is," Will began," and taking them away will be unfair to the children…"

"The children will better realize that the arts are a waste of time and tax dollars. I personally think that the arts are a waste of time and we shouldn't feed students ideas that you could actually do something productive with music and art." Gregory replied to Will.

Emma pursed her lips," But it serves the children a way to express themselves in an artistic way—"

"—its better they express themselves with academic things that will serve them better in the future. I want to give children a better future here at McKinley and the only way to do that is to ban all art and music programs." Gregory interjected.

Will and Emma exchanged a look, was this new principal being serious? He couldn't do this!

"Um sir, I run the glee club and I can assure you that the kids really enjoy it and it's been running for 26 years and it just can't be disbanded just like that!" Will exclaimed.

Gregory only nodded," I'm still thinking about it. But it was nice meeting you two and I'll see you around the school." He said, looking back down on the work he was doing.

Will and Emma nodded and left the office," You don't think he'll just eliminate all art and music programs do you?" Will asked.

Emma shrugged her shoulders," It's too hard to tell, but we will do something if he tries to. Glee Club is everything to us, the kids, and the old New Directions. Don't worry about it now."

Will nodded but couldn't shake off the idea of glee club possibly being disbanded…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Rowan pushed Adeline forward to Jeremy and Adeline sent her a glare," Oh you so owe me!" she told Rowan.

Rowan nodded," I know, I know! You don't need to remind me! Now go ask Carrot Top out!" she exclaimed.

Adeline huffed and walked up to Jeremy's locker," Hello…Jeremy." Adeline greeted.

Jeremy turned to her and beamed," Hey Adeline!" he greeted, looking at her lovingly.

Adeline tried her best not to cringe as she said," So I was won-wondering…if you'd like to go on a…date sometime…" Adeline forced out of herself.

Jeremy grinned and nodded," Yes! Of course! How about tomorrow at 6? BreadstiX?"

Adeline nodded hesitantly," O-Okay…"

"All right then! I can't wait for our date," he leaned closer to her," You'll have a marvelous night." He said creepily, winking at her.

Adeline tried not to throw up or slap him and nodded, walking away from him and glaring at Rowan," I really hate you right now." She told Rowan angrily.

"You may hate me but you'll…oh who am I kidding you'll always hate me for this!" Rowan exclaimed.

"You owe me big-time. If something happens to me, it'll be on your conscience!" Adeline replied.

Rowan shrugged her shoulders carelessly," I'm okay with that."

Adeline rolled her eyes and walked away, Rowan totally owed her.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

"Emily please talk to me! I'm sorry okay!" Connor tried apologizing to Emily who ignored him.

Emily opened her locker and grabbed her history book, completely ignoring Connor. Connor sighed," If it's about meeting your mom then I'm sorry, I'll take you if you want to." He said.

The blonde turned to him," You think a simple sorry changes things? I know you're still against me meeting my mom and it hurts Connor! I've always wanted to meet her and you not supporting me makes me feel bad."

"I just don't want you to get hurt—"

"—it's my problem then. But she won't! I know it!" Emily interjected.

Connor sighed," Emily you don't know that! You don't know her! You don't know how she is and all you're doing is putting yourself at risk at being hurt, and I don't want that for you."

"Well you don't know her either Connor! She's my mother! Not yours! You have a mother! I don't! You're being really inconsiderate right now!" Emily exclaimed.

Connor shook his head," No, I'm looking out for you Emms! As a boyfriend should be doing. I don't want you to get hurt Emily! I care about you and love you so much that I don't want to see you hurt."

"And I won't! I've said it before and I'll say it now, I'm going with or without your help. I'm meeting my mom Connor, no matter what." Emily said.

Connor sighed," Fine, go then. But don't expect me to stand by and watch."

"I don't expect you to. But she's my mom and I need her." Emily said.

"Are your dads' not enough? They've been amazing to you and you're off looking for your mom?" Connor said.

Emily shook her head," No! They are! I love my dads' Connor, don't ever think otherwise. But I need a mom. And if I know she's out there, why should I not find her? "

"Well it doesn't look like it Emily. I think you should really think it throu—"

"—I have Connor! And I want to meet her! Stop trying to stop me because you can't and you won't." Emily interjected.

Connor sighed," You know what? Do what you want. I don't care. But hear this, you're risking a lot of pain here. Look at what happened between Aunt Rachel and her mom. Do you want that for yourself? Think it through Emily." Connor said before walking away from the blonde who shut her locker angrily and walked towards her class.

Connor was being inconsiderate; he knows how much she wants to meet her mom so why is he trying to stop her? It's been her dream for a long time to meet her mother, and she wasn't going to stop at nothing until she did so.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Isabella smoked a cigarette with her new friends, the Skanks. She already was considered one of the badasses of McKinley which she could give a crap about since she already knew she was a badass.

Suddenly her brother, Christian appeared and Isabella rolled her eyes," Chris what are you doing here?"

"Are you smoking a cigarette? That's dangerous Isabella! Dad will be very angry if he finds out." Chris exclaimed.

Bella laughed," That's even better, the old man could use a laugh when he's frowning all the time." She retorted.

Chris rolled his eyes," Why are you even doing this? Dad will keep on being stricter—"

"—and I'll keep on annoying him, same old never ending cycle." She said, throwing her cigarette on the ground and stepping on it.

"Who's this dork Izzie?" One of the skanks asked.

"My brother, and call him a dork one more time and that cigarette I just smoked will go up your ass!" Izzie told the skank who quickly shut up, afraid of the rebels wrath.

Chris shook his head," I just wanted you to know that dad said he expects you to join some extra-curricular of some kind or you will face the consequences."

Izzie rolled her eyes and nodded to her brother," Fine. While you're at it tell him to pull that stick from up his—"

"—Bella! Don't say things like that about dad!" Chris interjected, eyes widened.

Isabella laughed at her brother's intentions of always being respectful with their dad," Okay, okay, I'll see you later little bro."

Chris nodded," All right. See you later Bells."

And Chris walked away and Isabella watched her brother walk away and smiled softly, he was such a sweet kid.

"Hey Izzie! There's a freshman who has lunch money that we could waste, want to torture the fresh-meat until he gives us the money?" one of the skanks asked. Izzie nodded and joined the skanks to their daily torture.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

"Ellie, you should totally join glee with Jonathan and I! It'll be fun!" Dorothy exclaimed, trying to convince Elizabeth of joining glee.

Jonathan nodded," I think so too…you're a good singer Ellie."

Elizabeth shook her head," I think I'll pass."

Dorothy sighed," Please Ellie? For me?" Dorothy pleaded as they stood in front of the choir room.

"I'll think about it okay? Have fun with your audition." She tells the two before leaving.

Dorothy and Jonathan sighed," So ready to audition?" Jonathan asked.

Dorothy nodded confidently and the two walked inside the choir room. Mr. Schue turned and smiled at them," Hello, are you guys here to audition?" he asked hopefully. He had a lot of members but the more, the merrier.

The two nodded," We heard about it and we thought it'd be fun to do." Jonathan replied.

Will grinned and looked at the kids who only stared at Jonathan and Dorothy in curiosity," Well, who would like to audition first?" Will asked.

"Oh! I will! I will! I will!" Dorothy squealed, jumping up and down.

Will chuckled," Okay then, um, what are your names?"

"I'm Dorothy." Dorothy said sweetly.

"And I'm Jonathan." Jonathan said next.

Will nodded and turned to the new New Directions," Okay guys, we have two people auditioning for the New Directions so let's listen up!"

All the new New Directions nodded and looked at the two newbies. Will nodded to Dorothy to begin and took a seat with Jonathan.

Dorothy skipped to the band members and whispered the song to them, and the members nodded in return.

She stood in the middle of the choir room with a bright show smile and nodded to the members who started playing the song. The brunette took a deep breath and began to sing,

Mama who bore me

Mama who gave me

No way to handle things

Who made me so sad, she sang, softly at first but gradually building up.

Mama, the weeping

Mama, the angels

No sleep in Heaven, or Bethlehem

Dorothy lost herself in the song—as she did with most of performances. It was a feeling resonating within her every time she sang. Performing was everything to her—and if she didn't perform—she didn't even want to think where she'd be.

Some pray that one day

Christ will come a'-callin'

They light a candle

And hope that it glows

And some just lie there

Crying for him to come and find them

But when he comes they don't know how to go

Everyone but Jonathan looked at the girl shockingly; she had a big voice in her. She was amazing. Will didn't really expect much from her—but she proved him wrong definitely. She had talent—no doubt about it.

Mama who bore me

Mama who gave me

No way to handle things

Who made me so bad

Mama, the weeping

Mama, the angels

No sleep in Heaven, or Bethlehem, Dorothy finished the song and looked at the choir director for a review on her performance.

Will smiled and everyone clapped," That was amazing Dorothy! You're definitely joining us! Welcome to the New Directions Dorothy, we'll be glad to have you!"

Dorothy grinned and the girl jumped up and down like a child on Christmas. "Yes!" she squealed, pumping her fists in the air. Will laughed at the girl's child-like antics, and Dorothy skipped off of to an available seat happily.

Will turned to Jonathan," Are you ready?" he asked.

Jonathan smirked," I was born ready." He retorted cockily.

Will chuckled as the boy got up and whispered the song to the band members who nodded and immediately started playing.

Jonathan flashed a smile to the audience before singing,

Live in living color

Let me take you for a ride

Yes I'm live in living color

So sit back and let me be your TV guide

I've got a story I'd like to tell

Jonathan began to dance a bit and smirking at the audience singing,

But I'm gonna need help to tell it well

I've got a story about fame and money

And it's got more curves than a Playboy bunny

I wanna feel, not just survive

I wanna tell my story, Jonathan sang.

Live in living color (live in living color)

Something special's up tonight

Yes I'm live in living color

Life ain't lived in black and white, Jonathan sang, every time he sang, he was confident. He knew he was talented, and he wanted everyone else to know. He was always happy and confident when performing.

I've got a tale of a great romancer

And it's got more moves than a go-go dancer

I've got a story that's fast and slick

And it's got my twist than a peppermint stick

Don't have the time for the nine to five

I've gotta tell my story,

Live and in living color (live in living color)

And it's brought to you by me

Yes I'm live in living color!

This won't fit in your TV

Everyone danced in their seats along to the upbeat dance. He was really good. Will was impressed at Jonathan's performance. There was some major talent going on there.

What's your name? Just window dressin'

Everyone knows that it's the clothes that make the man (clothes that make the man)

Play the game, just keep 'em guessin'

Fixin' matchbe, try to catch me

If you can!

I've got a story strange but true (I've got a story that's strange but true)

So come fly with me for a bird's-eye view (So come fly with me for a bird's-eye view)

I've got the world at my command (I've got the world at my command)

And I'll be your one-man Disney land (And I'll be your one-man Disney land), Jonathan sang as the New Directions sang in the background to the song.

Don't wanna wait for the cops arrive

I wanna tell my story,

Live and in living color (live in living color)

Tune me in and turn me on

Yes I'm live in living color

Blink your eyes and I'll be gone

Yes I'm live in living color

Tune me in and turn me on

Yes I'm live in living color

Blink your eyes

Blink your eyes

And I'll be gone, Jonathan finished the song and everyone clapped.

Will smiled," Jonathan, you are definitely in! Welcome to the New Directions!" he exclaimed.

Jonathan smiled and took a seat. Will beamed," Guys, welcome Jonathan and Dorothy to the New Directions!"

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

After glee, Aaron went over to Dalton a little earlier than he promised he'd go. He was excited to have coffee with Daniel. Maybe he would help him forget that Orion and he would only ever be friends…

Once he got to Dalton after a slight long drive, he walked in Dalton Academy and walked to the music room where the Warblers rehearse.

Before walking in, he heard Daniel talking to another Warbler and decided to not go in yet, but still managed to listen to the conversation.

"So you're going to have a coffee with that Aaron guy?" Tony asked.

Daniel nodded, "Yeah, we'll start out as friends. Gradually increase to a couple and then I'll have him join the Warblers. And we got ourselves a National title!" Daniel smirked.

Aaron's eyes turned sad, so that's what it was all about?

"So you think it will work? We'll get him to join the Warblers?" Tony asked," I just think it's kind of mean using him for his voice…"

Daniel shook his head," It'll definitely work! He's kind of oblivious and falls too easily. He'll fall for me and join. You'll see. And it's not mean! He benefits too, he wins a National title and he gets to sing more!"

Aaron felt his eyes well up with tears, how could he have been so stupid? He wiped tears from his cheek and walked away. He was so stupid to fall for it…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Beth walked in her mother's home and was quickly greeted by their husky puppy Fiyero who barked happily at Beth.

"Hey Fiyero!" she greeted with a smile, carrying the dog and petting it. She walked to the kitchen and noticed her mom dressed up to go out somewhere," Where are you going mom?" Beth asked, startling her mom.

Shelby smiled at her daughter and walked over to her and kissed her forehead," Yes, I'm going to go see McKinley's school musical." Shelby answered honestly. She was going without Rachel knowing, she just really wanted to see her grandkids perform…

Beth stiffened, she was still sketchy whether she should go or not…

"Oh, that's good I guess." Beth replied.

Shelby nodded," Do you want to go?"

Beth shrugged her shoulders," Maybe." She replied.

Shelby nodded," Well you should, your twin brother and sister are playing leads. It would mean a lot to them if you're there."

Beth sighed, her mom was with the idea too…" We'll see mom." She pulled her bag closer, feeling the ticket in there and so tempted to go.

Shelby nodded and looked at the clock," Well I got to go honey, don't want to be late." She kissed Beth's forehead and smiled at her," I'll see you later." And the woman quickly grabbed her bag and left.

Beth stood in the kitchen and thought deeply, should she go? Should she put aside her bitterness and go and support her siblings? Just this once? Beth opened her bag and grabbed the ticket, looking at it for a long time before coming to a decision.

Beth Corcoran was going to go see Wicked.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Cheryl stared at her reflection in the dressing room mirror, she looked like Madam Morrible now, and she was nervous as hell. She was still a bit shaken up about the whole Haunted House incident.

Suddenly her mother and father walked in and smiled at her," You look amazing Cheryl! You'll make an amazing Madam Morrible!" Rachel squealed happily.

Finn smiled at her," You'll do great baby girl."

Cheryl smiled softly at them," Thanks, how's Adeline? I'm sure she's pretty nervous…"

Rachel nodded," Yeah, I haven't seen her yet, but she's been very nervous. But you two will do amazing!"

Cheryl nodded," Hopefully…" she bit her lip," Can I get a quick hug from you guys before I start the show?" Cheryl asked.

Rachel and Finn smiled and hugged their eldest daughter tightly," Just don't ruin the costume, make-up, or wig!" Cheryl exclaimed.

Finn and Rachel giggled and looked at their little girl one last time," We'll see you after the show okay?" Finn said.

Cheryl nodded," Okay."

And her parents left and she was all alone again until the door opened again and it was Nikki this time dressed as an Ozian citizen.

"Hey you, don't you look sexy!" Nikki smirked.

Cheryl chuckled," You look hot in green Nikki."

"Of course I am! I'm naturally smoking! Just like you." Nikki said.

Cheryl nodded and turned serious, getting a bit nervous. She didn't know why but she was still shaken up about the Haunted House thing…

Nikki noticed Cheryl's discomfort and looked at her," Hey, what's wrong?"

Cheryl shook her head," It's nothing, I'm just still a bit shaken up about the Haunted House thing and I'm nervous that someone will critique my performance just because I'm a lesbian and—"

Nikki interrupted Cheryl with a kiss," Hey, forget about that. Don't worry about it. If anyone, anyone tries to hurt you, I'll beat the living crap out of them, okay?"

Cheryl giggled and nodded," Okay." And the two shared a kiss.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Adrian was in her dressing room waiting for her cue to get on stage to perform nervously. She hoped she did well.

Suddenly, Malina walked in with a smile and a bouquet of roses," Hey Nessarose." Malina greeted.

Adrian smiled and got up and gave Malina a quick kiss," Hey yourself."

"I got you these, I hope you like them." Malina said, handing Adrian the roses.

Adrian smiled and took the roses," They're beautiful Malina, like you."

Malina blushed," I'm sure you'll do great out there. No doubt about it." Malian told her.

Adrian grinned," With you and this good luck charm, I will." Adrian replied, showing the necklace that was under her costume.

Malina smiled," Good luck out there—not that you need it."

Adrian nodded and kissed Malina passionately," With you out there I won't." Adrian whispered.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Aidan sat in his dressing room, waiting for his cue. He wasn't nervous, since he was used to doing theatre.

Suddenly, Harmony and Rory walked in with beaming faces," Hey Aidan! You excited for the musical?" Harmony asked excitingly.

Rory smiled," I am. You'll do great my little Irish man!"

Aidan grinned," Thanks, I think so too."

"Well, we'll see you do amazing on stage Aidan!" Harmony said hugging her son tightly, he couldn't breathe.

"Honey, let go of Aidan, the poor boy can't breathe!" Rory laughed.

Harmony chuckled and let him go;" You'll do amazing up there!"

Rory pat his son's back and answered his ringing phone," Hello? Oh hey sweetie! You want to talk to your brother?" Rory handed his son the phone.

Aidan took the phone," Hey Caitlyn."

"Aidan. Don't suck okay? We can't have you embarrass us even more." Caitlyn joked.

Aidan rolled his eyes, "Love you too."

"Break a leg, literally. Just kidding. Good luck out there kiddo!" and Caitlyn hung up.

Aidan smiled and handed his dad's phone back," She told me to break a leg." Aidan said.

His parents chuckled and said their goodbyes. Aidan smiled and thought about Delilah suddenly, she probably looked marvelous in her costume…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Orion bit his lip nervously, he wouldn't appear very soon but he was still nervous.

Suddenly, Adara and his parents appeared with smiles.

"Oreo!" Adara exclaimed with a smile.

Orion smiled," Hey Dara, mom, dad." He greeted.

"Good luck out there sweetie, although I'm sure you'll do amazing!" Emma said.

Orion nodded," Hopefully."

"Not hopefully! You will do amazing Orion!" Adara replied.

Orion chuckled," Okay then, I will."

Will patted his sons back and grinned," You'll do great out there kiddo!"

Orion grinned and his parents left a bouquet of flowers and a bunch of balloons, he knew his parents so well he already knew they would do that. His parents and Adara said goodbye and left.

Once they left, Orion sighed, the one person he truly wanted there was Aaron…but he was too busy with a stuck-up preppy guy…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Delilah bit her lip nervously as she paced back and forth. She was on so soon, the minutes grew closer and closer…her heart was beating so fast. What if she couldn't do it? What it she messed it up? What if—

Suddenly her parents and Connor appeared with smiles. Quinn looked as if she wanted to cry.

"You look so beautiful Dee! You look just like I did when I did the musical adaption of Wicked! You'll do amazing Dee!" Quinn exclaimed.

Puck smiled," You look beautiful baby girl…you'll do amazing you'll see!" Puck assured.

Connor nodded in agreement," You'll do amazing!"

Delilah smiled," Thanks mom, dad, Connor. I'm still a bit nervous but I'm sure I'll be okay."

"Oh honey, don't be nervous, you'll do amazing!" Quinn assured her.

Delilah nodded," Okay, did you see Mason already? He seemed nervous last time I saw him."

The three nodded," We did. He's a nervous wreck but he'll be fine." Quinn replied.

Delilah nodded," I can only imagine."

"Well, we'll leave you here to get yourself together and do an amazing job up there!" Puck exclaimed.

Delilah nodded and her parents and Connor wished her good luck one last time. Once they left Delilah bit her lip and looked at herself in the mirror one last time.

"It's show time." She said to herself.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Adeline paced back and forth nervously. Today was the big day and she was a nervous wreck. She hoped she could hit that High F. She just had to hit that note!

Her parents walked in suddenly and Rachel literally burst in to tears. Adeline tried not to laugh, but her mother was so overdramatic. Her father started comforting Rachel and Adeline chuckled.

"You look so beautiful Adeline!" Rachel said.

Adeline looked down at herself, she was green, how the hell would she look beautiful? Adeline only nodded in agreement.

"You'll do great out there Birdy." Finn said with a smile.

"Hopefully." Adeline replied.

Rachel shook her head," Oh no honey, you will! You are a Hudson after all, we're full of talent."

Adeline nodded," That's true. I'm still nervous though."

"Don't be, you'll do great out there. The stage is where you belong so you'll be fine." Finn assured.

"Okay." Was all Adeline said as she bit her lip nervously.

Her parents said their goodbyes and left and Adeline stood there alone nervously.

"You could do this Adeline, you're a star. And you shine so bright, even the sun goes blind." She reassured herself in a very Rachel Berry-like manner.

Suddenly the door knocked and she jumped," Come in!" she shouted.

Mason walked in dressed as Fiyero and smiled softly at Adeline," Hey."

Adeline frowned and nodded to him," Hi."

He stood there awkwardly," I-I just wanted to wish you good luck—not that you need it—you'll be amazing as always." He told her.

Adeline blushed and nodded," Thanks, you too." She replied.

He nodded," Okay, I'll—I'll see you onstage Adeline." He told her.

Adeline nodded," Ye-Yeah."

And with that, Mason left she let out a breath, she still had feelings for Mason but she would move on—she had to.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

The auditorium was filled; Beth took a seat in one of the seats and let out a shaky breath. She didn't know whether she made the right decision or not, but it felt right to be here.

On another seat Shelby felt nervous; she was excited to get to see her grandkids—even if it was in secret. She just hoped Rachel wouldn't see her…

Hayden and Tony took a seat and both of them were anxious to see the show.

"You think it'll be good?" Hayden asked.

Tony nodded," It looks like it."

Aaron walked in the auditorium, he felt bad that he didn't come here in the first place. But he was just glad to be here and watch Orion perform—like he originally should've. But he was here now and that's all that mattered. But it still hurt that he was only being used by Daniel…

Dorothy, Jonathan, Ellie and her dads' sat in the auditorium. She was excited to see the musical—mostly because she was a Broadway fanatic. She was even wearing her Wicked outfit just for the occasion.

Suddenly the lights grew dark and the curtains opened…let the show begin…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

The background dancers and singers danced around happily across the stage as they sang,

Good news!

She's dead!

The Witch of the West is dead!

The wickedest witch there ever was

The enemy of all of us here in Oz

Is Dead!

Good news!

Good news!

Look! It's Glinda! , Nikki exclaimed with a smile. Delilah appeared and floated down onto the scene in a large bubble. Her curled blonde hair bounced as she stepped forward to greet her fellow Ozians.

Delilah spoke, Fellow Ozians:

She sang, Let us be glad

Let us be grateful

Let us rejoicify that goodness could subdue

The wicked workings of you-know-who

Isn't it nice to know

That good will conquer evil?

The truth we all believe'll by and by

Outlive a lie

For you and –

An Ozian/ dancer/singer dressed in his finest emerald suit cut off the Good Witch, "Glinda! Exactly how dead is she?"

Delilah pursed her lips and began tapping her wand on her left palm, "Well, there has been much rumor and speculation…but let me set the record straight. According to the Time Dragon Clock, the melting occurred at the thirteenth hour; a direct result of a bucket of water thrown by a female child." Glinda paused and glanced at the crowd, "Yes, the Wicked Witch of the West is dead!"

One of the Ozian citizen sang, No one mourns the Wicked

Another person sang, No one cries "They won't return!"

All of them sang, No one lays a lily on their grave

Another male singer/dancer/ Ozian sang, The good man scorns the Wicked!

Through their lives, our children learn, a female Ozian sang.

What we miss, when we misbehave, all the Ozians sang.

And Goodness knows

The Wicked's lives are lonely

Goodness knows

The Wicked die alone

It just shows when you're Wicked

You're left only

On your own, Delilah sang.

Tony watched with wide eyes, Delilah was in the musical? She was really good—not just a dancer…

The fellow Ozians sang, Yes, Goodness knows

The Wicked's lives are lonely

Goodness knows

The Wicked cry alone

Nothing grows for the Wicked

They reap only

What they sow

Another Ozian spoke up, "Glinda, why does wickedness happen?"

Delilah paced from one side of her bubble to the next. "That's a good question and one that many people find confusing." Delilah said.

" Are people born Wicked? Or do they have

Wickedness thrust upon them? After all, she had

a father. She had a mother, as so many do," Delilah said.

Suddenly a father and a mother appeared.

How I hate to go and leave you lonely, The father sang

That's alright - it's only just one night, the mother sang.

The father sang, But know that you're here in my heart

While I'm out of your sight, and the father left the mother alone.

"And like every family - they had their secrets," Glinda explained.

The mother and her lover appeared together, Have another drink, my dark-eyed beauty

I've got one more night left, here in town

So have another drink of green elixir

And we'll have ourselves a little mixer

Have another little swallow, little lady,

And follow me down, the mother's lover sang as the mother drank the elixir.

"And of course, from the moment she was born,

she was - well - different …" Delilah spoke.

The midwife, the father, and the mother appeared, "It's coming!" The midwife said.

"Now? "The father asked.

"The baby is coming!" The midwife exclaimed.

"And how!" the father exclaimed.

"I see a nose." The midwife sang.

"I see a curl." the father sang.

It's a healthy, perfect,

Lovely, little - , the father and midwife sang.

The midwife screamed and the father looked awestruck.

"Sweet Oz! "the father exclaimed.

"What is it? What's wrong? "The mother asked concerned.

"How can it be? "the midwife asked.

"What does it mean?" the father questioned.

"It's atrocious!" the midwife exclaimed.

"It's obscene!" the father said disgusted.

Like a froggy, ferny cabbage

The baby is unnaturally , the father and midwife sang.

Green! , everyone sang.

"Take it away, take it away! "the father yelled, shaking his head.

"So you see - it couldn't have been easy! " Delilah said.

No one mourns the Wicked!

Now at last, she's dead and gone!

Now at last, there's joy throughout the land

And Goodness knows

We know what Goodness is

Goodness knows

The Wicked die alone

She died alone, Delilah sang.

Woe to those (Woe to those)

Who spurn what Goodnesses

They are shown

No one mourns the Wicked, the Ozians sang.

Good news! , Delilah sang.

The Ozians sang, No one mourns the Wicked!

Delilah sang, Good news!

"Well this has been fun! But as you can imagine I have much to attend to, what with the Wizard Goolsby's unexpected departure and all."Delilah giggled silently to herself, but briefly. She turned her attention to the bubble and just as she was about to step through another Ozian voice stopped her.

"Glinda, is it true you were her friend?" a gasp spread through the crowd.

"Well, I… you see… um," Delilah said unsure, "Yes."

The gasps were even louder, whispers and mummers ran through the crowd.

"It depends on what you mean by "friend."" Delilah said as she walked towards her bubble. "I did know her, that is, our paths did cross… at school. But you must understand, it was a long time ago and we were both very young." Delilah explained.

No one mourns the Wicked!

Wicked!

Wicked!, the Ozians sang.

The crowd stood up and clapped, Beth seemed quite impressed with her younger sister's performance.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Adeline entered the stage, holding her single suitcase with a smile, looking at everything around her.

She was almost run over by a large cart carrying a ton of luggage along with Delilah resting on top of them.

"I'm here!" Delilah shouted. Everyone gathered around the pretty blond girl seeking her attention, but Delilah was looking at Adeline. The students turned around and glanced at Adeline. Their eyes widened and eyebrows were also raised.

"What?" Adeline questioned. "What are you looking at? Do I have something in my teeth?" Adeline sighed in defeat. "Okay let's get this over with. No I'm not seasick, yes I've always been green, and no I didn't chew grass as a child."

"Elphaba!" the father shouted. He was wheeling in Adrian, and Malina right away cheered, causing looks from everyone.

"This is my younger sister Nessarose. As you can see, she is a perfectly normal color," Adeline explained.

"Adeline, stop making a spectacle of yourself. I'm only sending you here for one reason!" the father said.

Adeline sighed and set down her suitcase, "Yes I know, to look after Nessa."

The father gave a discrete nod before pulling out a box. And he walked over to Adrian with a smile, "My precious little girl," he said. "A parting gift!"

"Now father," Adrian went to interject but her eyes glazed over in pure awe as he pulled out a pair of shiny silver shoes. Adrian gasped and reached out for them, she gripped them tightly in both of her hands.

The father smiled, he kissed the top of Adrian's head and began walking away, but he stopped.

"Elphaba, look after your sister. And try not to talk so much." He told Adeline before leaving.

Adrian looked at Adeline, "Elphaba…"

"What could he have gotten me?" Adeline questioned. "I clash with everything!" The audience laughed.

The students all gathered around just as Cheryl entered.

"Alright here it goes; welcome new students I am Madame Morrible the headmistress of Shiz Academy. Whether you are here to study logic, literature or linguification, I know I speak for my fellow faculty members when I saw we have nothing but the highest hopes for some of you." Cheryl dressed in a red dress made from some questionable material glanced down at a list. "Now, regarding your room assignments…" Cheryl spotted Delilah raising her hand first. "Is this regarding the room assignments?" Cheryl asked without emotion.

"Actually no," Delilah said. "But thanks for asking. I've already been assigned a private suit."

A few girls who crowded around Delilah made noises of disappointment. "But you're all welcome to visit me whenever you want!" Delilah flipped her hair twice and gave an award winning smile at them.

"Do you have a question?" Cheryl asked, agitated.

"Yes, you see I am Galinda Upland of the Braylands. I've applied to your sorcery seminar and indeed that is my sole purpose of attending Shiz; to study sorcery with you!" Delilah smiled at Cheryl. "Perhaps you recall my essay, "Magic Wands, Need They Have A Point.""

Cheryl sighed, "Yes…however I do not teach my seminar every semester. Unless of course somebody special was to come along…"

"We have not yet received our room assignments!" Adeline said annoyed, putting her hands in her hips.

Cheryl turned around and spotted Adrian first, "Of course! You must be Miss Nessarose, the governor's daughter. What a tragically beautiful face you have!" Cheryl quickly turned and came face to face with Adeline and she snorted. "And you are…?"

"I'm the other daughter, Elphaba. I'm beautifully tragic," Adeline replied, causing a laugh from the audience.

"I'm sure you're very bright. "Cheryl said without much care.

"Bright?" Delilah questioned. "She's phosphorescent!" Everyone giggled.

"I don't seem to have you on my list," Cheryl said to Adeline. "Just a slight glitch is all, don't fret! We'll find somewhere to put you."

Off to the side, Delilah and her little group were having their own conversation. "I don't even think she read my essay." Delilah said, disappointed.

"That's so unfair!" one of the students said.

"You should say something!" Aidan said, staring at her as if he was in love—poor thing was on stage and off.

"Should I?" Delilah questioned.

"Now which one of you young ladies would like to volunteer to share a room with Miss Elphaba?" Cheryl asked, looking at the crowd of students.

Delilah walked up to Cheryl with her hand raised, "Madame Morrible."

"Oh, thank you dear! How very good of you!" Cheryl exclaimed.

"What?" Delilah asked, confused.

"Miss Elphaba, you can share with Miss Galinda." Cheryl told Adeline.

"Huh?" Delilah asked, in shock.

Cheryl walked towards Adrian, "The governor made his concern for your sister's well-being very clear. So I thought it would be best if she shares my private compartment where I can assist her as needed."

"But, but Madame. I've always looked after my sister!" Adeline protested.

"Everyone to your dormitories! "Cheryl ordered, ignoring Adeline's protest.

"Madame!" Adeline shouted. She took a few steps forward, "Let her go!"

The wheelchair turned around three times before wheeling itself back to Adeline.

Cheryl along with the rest of the students stared in shock at what had occurred. "How did you do that? "Cheryl asked, in shock.

"How did she do that?" Delilah asked.

"Elphaba!" Adrian shouted in a warning tone.

"You mean this happened before?" Cheryl asked, taking a few steps forward, suddenly taking a sudden interest in the girl.

Adeline looked from the students to the headmistress, "Well, something just comes over me sometimes… I'm very sorry Madame." Adeline replied apologetically.

"What?" Cheryl asked. "Never apologize for talent! Talent is a gift! Have you ever considered a career in sorcery?" Cheryl asked, smiling.

"Sorcery?" Adeline asked.

"I shall tutor you myself!" Cheryl exclaimed.

"What?" Delilah said, jealous.

Then, the performance for "The Wizard and I" commenced and the audience cheered once they were done, all was going good so far.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

As the show continued on, suddenly a boy and Mason appeared arriving in a carriage in style. Mason had some sunglasses on and was pretending to sleep.

The boy spoke up," Here we are Fiyero! Shiz Academy!"

Mason looked up and took off his sunglasses, "What? Already? What a shame. Well, see you soon man!" Mason jumped out of the car, "Don't worry though, I won't last longer at this school than I did at any of the others." Mason had a smug look on his face. He turned and looked at the building as his friend exited.

Aidan was following Delilah around once more, "Miss Galinda, I know I'm just a munchkin, but munchkins have feelings too! And I've been trying to tell you mine, for you." Aidan paused and looked at the blond beauty right before him, Delilah wasn't even listening. "But sometimes it seem like you don't even know I'm there."

Delilah placed a hand on his shoulder, "That's not true Biq!"

Aidan raised an eyebrow, "It's Boq." He said.

Delilah wasn't listening, she was focused on someone else. "Biq, do you know who that is?" Delilah began squealing, "That's Fiyero Tiggular, the Winkie Prince whose reputation is so sandalicious!"

Aidan had a look of disgust on his face. Both watched as Mason made his way towards them. Delilah began flipping her hair; Mason took notice immediately and smirked.

"Were you looking for something or someone?" Delilah asked in a girlish voice.

Mason glanced down at a piece of paper in his hand, "Uh yeah, history class? I don't know… somewhere?"

Aidan looked at Mason, "History building's way over there my friend!" He said jealously.

"That class actually just ended!" Delilah said with a smile.

"Oh! Perfect timing," Mason threw his hands up and tossed the piece of paper aside. "So, what does one do for fun around here?"

"Nothing really," Delilah replied, still smiling. "Until now…" she trailed off.

"Actually we've been studying," Aidan said.

Mason sighed, "Well I see that once again the responsibility to corrupt my fellow students falls to me. Fortunately, I'm up for the task." Mason said with a smile.

The trouble with schools is

They always try to teach the wrong lesson

Believe me; I've been kicked out of enough of them to know

They want you to become less callow

Less shallow

Mason walked around Delilah who continued to stare at him with pure awe in her eyes.

But I say: "why invite stress in?"

Stop studying strife

And learn to life "the unexamined life", Mason sang, taking Aidan's book and throwing it, causing Aidan to go after it.

Mason walked up to Delilah and took her by the hands, twirling her around and around in their own little dance, Dancing through life

Skimming the surface

Gliding where turf is smooth

Life's more painless

For the brainless

Why think too hard?

When it's so soothing

Dancing through life

No need to tough it

When you can sluff it off as i do

Nothing matters

But knowing nothing matters

It's just life

So keep dancing through... Mason sang. Aidan watched with jealously as the two danced.

Mason smiled at the audience as he sang, Dancing through life

Swaying and sweeping

And always keeping cool

Life is fraughtless

When you're thoughtless

Those who don't try

Never look foolish

Dancing through life

Mindless and careless

Make sure your where less

Trouble is rife

Woes are fleeting

Blows are glancing

When you're dancing

Through life...

Aidan glared at them and stormed off the stage angrily. Mason looked at Delilah and grinned,

"So-what's the most swankified place in town? "He asked.

Delilah smiled, "That would be the Ozdust Ballroom!" she answered happily.

Mason nodded," Sounds perfect. "He shouted.

Let's go down to the Ozdust Ballroom

We'll meet there later tonight

We can dance till it lights

Find the prettiest girl...

Give her a whirl

Right on down to the Ozdust Ballroom

Come on, follow me

You'll be happy to be there... , Mason sang.

Dancing through life

Down at the Ozdust... If only because dust is what we come to...

Everybody sang, Nothing matters

But knowing nothing matters

It's just..., Mason sang

Life, Everyone sang.

So keep dancing through... Mason sang.

Aidan came back and looked at Delilah, "Miss Galinda- i hope you'll save at least one

Dance for me. I'll be right there. Waiting. All night." Aidan said.

"Oh- that's so kind. But you know what would be even kinder? "Delilah asked, pointing across the room.

See that tragically beautiful girl

The one in the chair

It seems so unfair

We should go on a spree

And not she

Gee-

I know someone would be my hero

If that someone were

To go invite her... Delilah sang.

"Well, maybe-I could invite her!" Aidan exclaimed.

"Oh, Biq, really? You would do that for me!? " Delilah said.

"I would do anything for you, Miss Galinda!" Aidan replied. Aidan walked towards Adrian who seemed a little surprised to find Aidan standing there. He cleared his throat, "Excuse me, Miss Nessa? There's something I'd like to ask you."

"So... "Delilah said.

"So I'll be picking you up around eight? " Mason asked.

Delilah nodded, "After all- "

Now that we've met one another... Delilah sang.

It's clear- we deserve each other , Delilah and Mason sang together.

"You're perfect... "Delilah said.

"You're perfect... "Mason told her.

So we're perfect together

Born to be forever...

Dancing through life... The two sang together.

Adrian and Adeline were together, watching the scene unfold "It's absurd!" Adeline exclaimed, "This silly rich boy appears and everyone's off to worship him as some cultish social gathering!" She crossed her arms and stared at the students.

"I'm going! Isn't it wonderful? Boq was too shy to ask me at first, but once Galinda encouraged him…" Adrian said.

"Galinda?" Adeline asked.

"Don't you say another word against her! I'm about to have the first happy night of my life all thanks to Galinda!" Adrian exclaimed.

Finally, for this one night

I'm about to have a fun night

With this munchkin boy

Galinda found for me

And I only wish there were

Something I could do for her

To repay her

Elphaba see?

We deserve each other

And Galinda helped it come true

We deserve each other

Me and Boq... Adrian sang.

"Please Elphaba, try to understand." Nessa pleaded.

"I do... "Adeline said.

Delilah appeared on the stage, dressed in a short, tropical pink dress, with a pink flower on the side of her hair.

"Now I must accessorize myself for Fiyero!" a girl was holding a box of hats.

"Galinda!" the girl shouted, "What in OZ's name?"

The hat she pulled out was hideously black and oddly pointed. Delilah's eyes widened and she snatched the hat away in total embarrassment. "Pretend you didn't see that! My granny is always giving me the most hideous hats. I'd give it away, but I don't hate anyone that much."

"Yes, you do," the girl replied. She pointed towards Adeline who had just entered the scene. "Give it to her!"

Adeline walked towards them. "Galinda listen Nessa and I were talking about you Just now—"

"—and I was just talking about you! I thought you .Might want to wear this hat to the party tonight! "Delilah exclaimed, giving the atrocious hat to the girl who was in shock at the girl's sudden kindness.

It's really, uh, sharp, don't you think?

You know- black is this year's pink

You deserve each other

This hat and you

You're both so smart

You deserve each other

So here, out of the goodness of my heart... Delilah sang.

The scene changed to the OzDust ballroom. They were all dressed up in their finest and enjoying themselves.

By the serving table Adrian and Aidan were talking, "What's in the punch?" Adrian asked.

"Lemons, melons and pears," Aidan said.

"Oh my!" Adrian exclaimed.

"Listen- Nessa- "Aidan began.

"Yes? "

Uh- Nessa

I've got something to confess, a

Reason why, well-

Why I asked you here tonight

now I know it isn't fair... Aidan sang.

"Oh, Boq, I know why. " Adrian said.

"You do?" Aidan questioned.

"It's because I'm in this chair and you felt sorry for me, well- isn't that right?" Adrian replied.

"No! NO! It's because...because... "Aidan said.

Because you are so beautiful! Aidan sang.

"Oh, Boq, " Adrian exclaimed.

I think you're wonderful!

And we deserve each other

Don't you see, this is our chance?

We deserve each other

Don't we Boq? Adrian sang.

"You know what? " Aidan took the girl to the dance floor.

LET'S DANCE... he sang.

"What? "The girl asked.

"Let's dance! " Aidan exclaimed.

Cheryl appeared and walked towards Delilah. "Oh Miss Galinda?"

Delilah turned and stared confusingly at Cheryl, "Madame Morrible, what are you doing here?"

"I have something for you!" Cheryl said and then revealed a long white wand and handed it to Delilah

Delilah gasped, "A training wand! How can I ever express my gradituition?"

"Oh, don't thank me," Cheryl said. "This was your roommate's idea, not mine!"

"Elphaba?" Delilah questioned.

"She requested that I include you in the sorcery class. She insisted I tell you this very night or she would quit the seminar!" Cheryl explained.

"But… why?" Delilah asked.

"No idea," Cheryl replied, "My personal opinion is you do not have what it takes. I hope you'll prove me wrong." She began walking away and said loud enough, "But I doubt you will."

Mason walked up to Delilah and pointed at the wand, "What's that?"

Delilah put it away, "Nothing…"

"Good," he said. "Let's dance!"

Adeline then walked in, with the hat that Delilah had given her. Everyone in the room stopped immediately what they were doing and stared at her. Adeline walked down the steps onto the dance floor and began doing her own thing. A horrible interpretation of munchkin dancing. Everyone then began to laugh at her. Besides Delilah, Mason spoke up, "Who in OZ is this?"

"My roommate," Delilah replied and looked down. "Please don't stare."

Mason chuckled briefly, "How can you help it?"

Mason placed his hands in his pockets and laughed, "I'll say this, she doesn't give a twig about what anyone else thinks."

"Of course she does! She just pretends not to!" Delilah placed a hand on her face. "Ugh, I feel awful!"

"Why?" Mason asked. "It's not like it's your fault."

She walked away from Mason to join Adeline, "May I cut in?" and then Delilah began copying Adeline, Adeline smiled softly. The music resumed and everyone continued with what they were doing.

Dancing through life

Down at the ozdust

If only because dust

Is what we come to

And the strange thing:

Your life could end up changing

While your dancing

Through! , Everyone sang. The audience cheered and Shelby smiled proudly at her two granddaughters, they were truly amazing.

Beth smiled at her brother and sister's performance, they were talented.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

As the play progressed it finally came where Orion appeared he smiled happily at Adeline and Delilah who were at his 'office' to meet with him.

I am a sentimental man

Who always longed to be a father

That's why I do the best I can

To treat each citizen of Oz as a son -

Or daughter, Orion sang while the two girls smiled.

So Elphaba, I'd like to raise you high

'Cuz I think everyone deserves

The chance to fly

And helping you with your ascent al-

Lows me to feel so parental

For I am a sentimental man, Orion sang.

Aaron smiled from the audience, Orion made a sexy Wizard…

Adeline walked up to Orion, taking Delilah's hand. "I'm here—we're here to alert you that something bad is happening!"

"Please," Orion said. "I'm the Wizard of OZ! I already know why you've come."

Delilah and Adeline looked at one another with similar grins, "Oh."

"Of course," Orion began. "You must prove yourself."

Delilah began shaking Adeline's arm in anticipation, "Prove yourself! Prove yourself!"

"But how?" Adeline asked, confused.

Orion shrugged his shoulders and walked towards Adeline, "Oh, I don't know… Some sort of gesture mostly for show, something to test your adeptness… I know! Madame, the book!"

Cheryl appeared with a book, "Madame Morrible?" Delilah asked.

"I believe you're both well acquainted with my new Press Secretary," Orion said.

"Press Secretary?" Adeline questioned.

"Why yes," Cheryl began. "I've risen up the world. You'll find that the Wizard is a very generous man. If you do something for him, he'll do much for you."

"What do you want me to do? "Adeline asked.

"This is my monkey servant Sunshistery. She looks so longingly at the birds every morning…" Orion said as he showed the two girls the man dressed as a monkey that walked in.

Cheryl placed her hand on Adeline's shoulder, "The Wizard was thinking, perhaps… a levitation spell?"

Delilah suddenly gasped, "Is that the Grimmerie?"

"Yes, "Cheryl nodded,. "The ancient book of spells and enchantments." She handed the book over to Adeline and Delilah stared at it in awe.

Delilah leaned into Rachel and whispered, "Can I touch it?"

"No," Cheryl whispered back.

Adeline had already begun flipping through the pages, "What funny writing," Adeline commented.

"It's a lost language," Cheryl said. "The lost language of spells."

"It's kind of a recipe book for change," Orion added.

"Don't be discouraged if you can't decipher it," Cheryl continued. "I, myself, can only read a spell or two, and that took years and years of practice."

"Ahven, Tatey, Aven, Tatey, Aven,"Adeline began chanting, everyone stared at her in amusement. Adeline continued chanting the words over and over again.

Orion turned to face the 'monkey' and smiled, "Oh Sunshistery, what an experience you are about to have! Since once I have my own day in the sky! I know everyone deserves the change to fly!"

The chanting stopped when an ear piercing scream filled the room. The 'monkey' was on the ground, twitching and screaming as if in pain.

Adeline's eyes widened, "What happened?" she asked. "Is something wrong?"

"No, just a transition dearie," Cheryl replied.

Suddenly, the 'monkey 'sprouted large bat-like wings. Everyone moved out of its way as the monkey began running around the stage. "Quick! How do I reverse it?" Adeline asked, scared.

"You can't!" Cheryl said, with a smile.

"What?" she asked.

"You can't. Spells are irreversible," Cheryl told her and then turned to Orion, "I knew she had the power, I told you!"

"You planned all this?" Adeline asked.

"You benefit too," Cheryl said with a smirk.

"And this is only the beginning!" Orion shouted. He walked towards the large covered window and pulled back the green colored curtains. There were other monkeys on the other side and all of them were going through the same transition as Sunshistery.

"Won't they just make perfect spies?" Cheryl asked, an evil smile on her face.

"Spies?" Adeline asked.

"That's a harsh word… how about scouts? That's what they'll really be! They'll fly around OZ and report and subversive animal activity!" Orion exclaimed.

Adeline slammed the Grimmerie shut and held it to her chest, "You can't read this book at all, can you? That's why you need enemies and cages and spies! You have no real power!"

Orion turned around and grinned at Adeline, who shifted uncomfortably. "Exactly, that's why I need you. Don't you see? The world is your oyster now! You have so many opportunities." He walked up to Delilah and Adeline and placed one hand on each of their shoulders. "You both do."

Delilah smiled up at him, "Thank you, your OZness."

"Since once I had my own day in the sky, I know everyone deserves the chance to—" Orion began.

"NO!" Adeline shouted. She took the book with her and ran out of the stage.

"Elphaba!" Cheryl shouted.

"Elphaba!" Delilah sighed, "I'm sorry, your Wizardship. I'll fetch her back." Delilah ran out of the stage.

Orion clenched his fists, "We must fetch her back, she knows too much."

"Don't worry," Cheryl said. "I will handle it." She too then left.

Orion turned back to his giant metal head and jumped back into the contraption. He turned it on, the lights began flashing and the same booming voice began to speak. "GUARDS! GUARDS!" A fleet of Ozian guards rushed into the room standing in their order. "THERE IS A FUGITIVE ON THE LOOSE IN THE PALACE! FINE HER, CAPTURE HER, AND BRING HER TO ME!"

"Yes your Ozness!" they shouted back.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Delilah and Adeline were on the stage again, Adeline grew nervous, could she hit the High F?

"Elphaba - why couldn't you have stayed calm for once, instead of flying off the handle! " Delilah yelled.

I hope you're happy!

I hope you're happy now

I hope you're happy how you

Hurt your cause forever

I hope you think you're clever! , Delilah sang.

I hope you're happy

I hope you're happy, too

I hope you're proud how you

Would grovel in submission

To feed your own ambition, Adeline sang.

So though I can't imagine how

I hope you're happy right now, the two harmonized together.

"Citizens of OZ, there is an enemy that must be found and captured! Believe nothing she says. She's evil. Responsible for the mutilation of these poor… innocent… monkeys! Her green skin is but an outward manifestation of her twisted nature! This distortion… this repulsion… this Wicked Witch!" Cheryl's voice spoke through the auditorium.

Adeline's face grew scared, Delilah looked at her, "Don't be afraid," Delilah told her.

"I'm not," Adeline said as she looked at Delilah, "It's the Wizard who should be afraid of me."

Delilah placed her hand on Adeline's shoulder," Elphie, listen to me. Just say you're sorry." Delilah said.

You can still be with the Wizard

What you've worked and waited for

You can have all you ever wanted, Delilah sang.

Adeline nodded," I know."

But I don't want it -

No - I can't want it

Anymore, Adeline sang.

Rachel smiled as she looked at her daughter, she was doing great!

Something has changed within me

Something is not the same

I'm through with playing by the rules

Of someone else's game

Too late for second-guessing

Too late to go back to sleep

It's time to trust my instincts

Close my eyes and leap!

It's time to try

Defying gravity

I think I'll try

Defying gravity

And you can't pull me down! , Adeline sang.

Delilah walked up to Adeline, "Can't I make you understand? You're having delusions of grandeur!"

Adeline ignored Delilah, I'm through accepting limits

''Cause someone says they're so

Some things I cannot change

But till I try, I'll never know!

Too long I've been afraid of

Losing love I guess I've lost

Well, if that's love

It comes at much too high a cost!

I'd sooner buy

Defying gravity

Kiss me goodbye

I'm defying gravity

And you can't pull me down, Adeline sang, having the same glint in her eyes as Rachel when she performed.

There was suddenly a banging sound, "Open this door in the name of his supreme Ozness!" one of the guards exclaimed.

Adeline fell to the floor and flipped through the Grimmerie she still had, "Ah May Ah Tum Ditum." Adeline began chanting.

Delilah looked at her, "What are you doing? Stop it! That's what started all this in the first place! STOP!" Adeline looked up and looked at the girl, "Well," Delilah said, "Where are your wings?" She sighed. "Maybe you're not as powerful as you think you are."

Fog began to fill the room; Adeline closed the book and put it in a small black bag. She smiled just as a broomstick flew in her direction. "I told you," she said to Delilah. "I did it I tell ya!" There was more banging. This time it was much louder. Adeline looked at Delilah, "Quick, get on!"

"What?" Delilah took a step back.

"Glinda - come with me. Think of what we could do together. "Adeline told her.

Unlimited

Together we're unlimited

Together we'll be the greatest team

There's ever been

Glinda -

Dreams, the way we planned 'em, Adeline sang with a smile.

Delilah smiled and took hold of the broomstick, If we work in tandem, she sang.

There's no fight we cannot win

Just you and I

Defying gravity

With you and I

Defying gravity, the two sang.

They'll never bring us down! , Adeline sang.

"Elphie." Delilah said. "You're trembling. Here," Delilah took a thin black cape and draped it around Adeline's shoulders.

"Well? Are you coming? "Adeline asked.

Delilah sighed, I hope you're happy

Now that you're choosing this, Delilah sang.

"You too." Adeline said.

I hope it brings you bliss, She sang.

I really hope you get it

And you don't live to regret it

I hope you're happy in the end

I hope you're happy, my friend, the two sang, hugging each other.

Adeline disappeared and suddenly the guards appeared, grabbing Delilah by her arms.

"What in OZ? Let go of me! Do you hear me? Let go!" Delilah exclaimed, trying to break free of their grasp.

"It's not her!" Adeline shouted, appearing again, "She has nothing to do with it. I'm the one you want. It's me! Hehehehehe! It's me! Up here! It's me!" Adeline said, going up and taking a deep breath, the high F was approaching…

So if you care to find me

Look to the western sky!

As someone told me lately

"Everyone deserves the chance to fly!"

And if I'm flying solo

At least I'm flying free

To those who'd ground me

Take a message back from me, Adeline sang with such feeling.

"Oh no." Rachel said from her seat.

Kurt turned to her," What is it?"

"She's going to try to hit the High F! She can't hit it!" Rachel replied.

Kurt's eyes widened," Well, let's pray for the best…"

Tell them how I am

Defying gravity

I'm flying high

Defying gravity

And soon I'll match them in renown, Adeline sang, growing more and more nervous.

And nobody in all of Oz

No Wizard that there is or was

Is ever gonna bring… Rachel and Kurt prayed she would hit it…

Meeee down! Adeline sang, hitting the High F! Kurt and Rachel looked at her with wide eyes, she hit it…she did it!

Delilah looked at her with wide eyes but continued with a smile, I hope you're happy! Delilah sang.

Citizens if Oz appeared and sang, Look at her, she's wicked!

Get her!

Bring me down!, Adeline sang.

No one mourns the wicked

So we've got to bring her, the Ozians sang.

Ahhh! , Adeline belted.

Down!, everyone sang. The audience stood up and clapped and cheered.

Shelby smiled and clapped and cheered for her granddaughter, she was talented like Rachel.

Beth cheered as well, proud of her little sister.

The curtains closed and intermission came. Aaron quickly got out of his seat and walked towards the stage, he really wanted to talk to Orion…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Orion was standing backstage, waiting for intermission to end.

"You did great out there." He heard a familiar voice speak.

He turned to see Aaron standing there with a small smile," I thought you were having coffee with Dan—"Orion began.

"—you were right," Aaron said," He was only using me for my voice…" Aaron felt tears in his eyes," I'm such an idiot for thinking someone would actually like me…"

Orion stared at him sympathetically and walked towards him and hugged him," Hey, forget about that douche, you were too good for him anyway," Orion looked at Aaron," You're the best guy ever and whoever you end up with is lucky to have you." Orion said sincerely.

Aaron smiled at him," Thanks Orion, it means a lot to me."

"I'm glad. So you came to the show?" Orion asked.

Aaron nodded," I couldn't miss my best friend's show."

"I'm glad to be your best friend." Orion said with a smile.

Aaron smiled," I'm glad too…"

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Dorothy walked behind the stage and caught sight of Adeline and walked up to her," Hey, you were amazing out there! I'm seriously in shock—though I wouldn't expect anything less—your mom is Rachel Hudson and—"Dorothy rambled.

Adeline chuckled," Thanks. I didn't think I could hit the notes I hit…"

"But good job on it! Especially 'Defying Gravity'! Seriously, the high notes you hit was impressive…" Dorothy replied, talking a mile per minute.

Adeline laughed," Thanks," Before Adeline could say anything else, she noticed Mason coming her way. Except he stopped when Saphirra appeared with a smile and kissed him on the lips. Dorothy noticed the girl staring at someone and turned to see who it was and then back at her. They must've had some history. Adeline looked back at Dorothy with a smile," Maybe next year you'll be trying out for the musical and getting lead! You were amazing in you glee audition!" Adeline said.

Dorothy nodded," Most definitely. Well, I should go before the show starts—I don't want to miss one second of it!" Dorothy exclaimed.

Adeline nodded and the girl left, and a couple more people came to congratulate her on her job well done so far. Suddenly Hayden appeared with a smile.

"You were amazing out there! I was surprised when I saw you doing all those things, and I can't wait to see the rest!" Hayden told her.

Adeline smiled," Thanks, I'm glad you like it." Adeline looked towards Mason who watched the scene jealously and she smirked," I'd really like to get to know you more Hayden—other than just ballet—if you'd like to hang out sometime, that'd be great."

Hayden grinned," Really? Yeah! I would love to get to know you!" he replied.

Adeline smiled," Great!" she would move on from Mason, and maybe Hayden would do it.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Malina smiled at Adrian proudly," You did great out there! And you said you wouldn't!" Malina told her.

Adrian blushed," Well, I do have your necklace on so that helped even more."

Malina shook her head," You're amazing with or without the necklace on."

Adrian smiled and kissed her softly," And you're amazing altogether." Yes, things were going great for the lovely couple.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

The intermission ended and the show progressed until finally, Mason and Adeline appeared together…

Adeline looked at him in the eyes as she sang, Kiss me too fiercely

Hold me too tight

I need help believing

You're with me tonight

My wildest dreamings

Could not foresee

Lying beside you

With you wanting me

Adeline caressed his cheek softly, Mason felt shivers down his back.

And just for this moment

As long as you're mine

I've lost all resistance

And crossed some borderline

And if it turns out

It's over too fast

I'll make every last moment last

As long as you're mine, Adeline sang smiling softly at Mason. She felt this song connected with Mason and her.

Mason smiled at her as she cupped chin and Adeline felt shivers down her spine, Maybe I'm brainless

Maybe I'm wise

But you've got me seeing

Through different eyes

Somehow I've fallen

Under your spell

And somehow I'm feeling

It's "up" that I fell, Mason sang.

Every moment

As long as you're mine

I'll wake up my body

And make up for lost time, Adeline and Mason sang together.

Say there's no future

For us as a pair, Mason sang.

And though I may know

I don't care!

Just for this moment

As long as you're mine

Come be how you want to

And see how bright we shine

Borrow the moonlight

Until it is through

And know I'll be here holding you

As long as you're mine, the two harmonized.

Adeline looked away and Mason turned her back,

"What is it?" he asked.

Adeline looked at him, "It's just - for the first time, I feel…wicked!" she said, whispering the last part. And Adeline truly felt wicked when she was with Mason…

Mason smiled and then the two kissed, feeling the sparks they've always felt with each other.

"Wow, they really look like they like each other…" Rachel commented.

Kurt nodded," They're good actors."

Mason pulled from the kiss and the audience cheered and the two just stared at each other until Adeline looked away.

"You make me feel things I've never felt before." Mason thought to himself as he looked at Adeline. If only he told her that…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

The musical ended and everyone was backstage congratulating everybody. Oliver was holding a bouquet of roses and walked up to Adrian who was by herself at the moment.

"Hey Adrian." He greeted with a smile.

Adrian looked at him and smiled back softly," Hey."

He bit his lip nervously and handed her the roses," I-I got these for you…" he told her.

Adrian felt a little taken back, Oliver and she were not close or anything," Thanks." She said uneasily.

He smiled," I was thinking that maybe one of these days, you and I could hang out or something." He told her.

Adrian then realized that Oliver felt something for her, but she felt bad rejecting him right there," Yeah, sure." She replied.

Oliver beamed," Really?"

Adrian nodded," Yeah, I think you and I could be good friends." She said, emphasizing friends.

Oliver looked disappointed but nodded," Yeah, well, I'll see around Adrian." And Oliver left.

Malina came in," Hey, what did he want?" she asked.

"Oh he just gave me this bouquet of roses and then kind of asked me out. I told him we'd be only friends." Adrian replied.

Malina nodded," Oh." She replied.

Adrian smirked," Are you jealous Mina?" she asked, giggling.

Malina shook her head," What? No! I'm not jealous!" she lied.

"You totally are."

"Am not!"

"Are too!"

"That's just because I love you." Malina replied.

"Aw thanks! But you're still jealous." Adrian smirked.

Malina groaned and nodded," Fine you're right!"

"I'm always right."

"Fine."

"You're totally whipped." Adrian smirked again.

Malina rolled her eyes," Yes, sweetie."

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Cheryl and Nikki were smiling at one another," You did great out there." Nikki said.

"I know." Cheryl replied cockily.

Nikki rolled her eyes," No need to be cocky."

"I should! I did an awesome job at the play, and I have you, I should be very cocky!" Cheryl replied.

Nikki smiled," Okay then be cocky."

The two shared a kiss and smiled at each other, they certainly were in love.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

The next day, Delilah and Grayson were at the park sitting on the grass—Grayson and Delilah were playing a bunch of songs together and they were having a great time.

"Okay, so sing with me if you know this song." Grayson said, who started playing a tune on his guitar. Delilah recognized it immediately and smiled.

Do you hear me? I'm talking to you

Across the water across the deep blue ocean

Under the open sky, oh my, baby I'm trying, Grayson sang, looking at Delilah with a smile.

Delilah smiled and sang, Boy I hear you in my dreams

I feel you whisper across the sea

I keep you with me in my heart

You make it easier when life gets hard

I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where i have been

Lucky to be coming home again

ooh ooh ooh, the two harmonized together. Grayson looked at Delilah with loving eyes.

The two smiled at each other as they sang, They don't know how long it takes

Waiting for love like this

Every time we say goodbye

I wish we had one more kiss

I'll wait for you I promise you, I will

I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where i have been

Lucky to be coming home again, Delilah looked at Grayson and felt something for him, but she couldn't describe it…

Lucky were in love in every way

Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed

Lucky to be coming home someday

And so I'm sailing through the sea

To an Island where we meet

You'll hear the music fill the air, Grayson sang, grabbing a daisy from the ground.

I'll put a flower in your hair, he sang as he put the daisy in Delilah's hair.

Delilah smiled and sang, Though the breezes through the trees

Move so pretty your all I see

As the world keeps spinning 'round

You hold me right here, right now

I'm lucky were in love in everyway

Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed

Lucky to be coming home someday, the two sang.

Grayson slowly leaned closer to Delilah as they sang the last line.

ooooh ooooh ooooh

ooooh ooooh ooooh, once they finished the song, Grayson kissed her out of the blue, surprising Delilah.

Once he pulled away, Delilah looked at him with surprised eyes.

"I've been wanting to do that for a long time now." He confessed.

Delilah didn't know what to feel at the moment, how could a guy like Grayson like a girl like her? She didn't feel pretty, nor was she in her opinion.

Delilah suddenly got up and ran from Grayson.

Grayson stood up," Delilah wait!" he exclaimed, but Delilah was already gone.

WOW! LONGEST CHAPTER EVER! But don't get used to it because I won't write it that long. Sorry for not updating sooner but I recently started school so I've been busy…

On another note, I created a tumblr for this story! The link is in my profile so check it out!

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Questions:

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Just asking to know what you guys like and don't like!

Songs:

Safe and Sound-Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars

One Short Day- Wicked

I have confidence in me- The Sound of Music

With You- Chris Brown

Mama Who Bore me- Spring Awakening

Live in Living Color- Catch me if you can

No one mourns the Wicked- Wicked

Dancing Through Life- Wicked

A Sentimental Man- Wicked

Defying Gravity- Wicked

As Long As You're Mine- Wicked

Lucky- Jason Mraz and Colbie Callat