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Hawaii.
They were in Hawaii!
The New Directions.
The Warblers
And another 48 show choirs that neither group particularly cared for. By some strange coincidence both the Warblers and the New Directions had been on the same flight out to Hawaii and the party for the graduating seniors had pretty much begun.
The two groups had become incredibly close during the past year and they all had thanked Blaine countless times, lauding him with the fact that they had all managed to become friends. The flight had even become a little teary between the New Directions, who after the shooting, had never imagined that they would have gotten to Nationals. But they were here.
The Warblers had not gotten so emotional and had backed away a little when Brittany and Kitty had waltzed over a grabbed Blaine over to where they were talking, leaving Sebastian with Hunter and Thad for company. It was kind of surreal to think that in September many of the Warblers would be gone. But of course, they were Dalton boys so they were prepared, they had already named the new council; Sebastian, Hunter and James Ryan (God help the beat boxer).
But after they had arrived, the two teams separated each slipping into their competitive stand points and rehearsing well away from each other. If they were completely honest, they just wanted to beat each other. After the year they had all experienced they just wanted to enjoy themselves.
Blaine, Brittany and Kitty wanted to win the entire competition. They were still in competitive mode after their euphoric win at the Cheer-leading National Championships at Walt Disney World. Sebastian and Thad were also still in competition mode after the Lacrosse Team won the Championship, with Thad handing over the title of Senior Captain to Sebastian for the next school year.
Both teams had received phone calls from former members to wish them luck (and in Rachel's case to tell them that she had been cast in Funny Girl on Broadway). Calls had come in from Rachel, Santana, Mike, Puck, Wes, David, Mercedes, Quinn and so many more that the groups were beginning to lose count.
But that didn't matter.
They were in the zone.
The New Directions settled into their seats in the huge theater in which the competition would take place. The Warblers were on before them as well as several other show choirs, so the New Directions could sit back and watch the competition.
Blaine was sat between Kitty and Brittany and was growing anxious not just for their own performance but for the Warblers as well. It was amazing that they got to be their together but Blaine was saddened by the fact that only one team could win. And he really wanted to win.
After some amazing performances (especially from the Waffletoots and the Amazonians), Blaine felt a smile creeping onto his face as the familiar faces of the Warblers appeared on stage immediately falling into position. Blaine had absolutely no idea what the Warblers had planned but he hoped it was good. He smile only grew as Sebastian stepped forward. He felt Brittany and Kitty each taking a hand in their own. Then they began.
Where it began
I can't begin to know when
But then I know it's growing strong
The New Directions all shared looks at the popular Neil Diamond song. They had debated singing the song themselves but had decided that it wasn't right for Nationals. But they had to admit the Warblers made it sound and look amazing. Especially as they encouraged audience participation. The New Directions knew that the Warblers were possibly their closest and biggest threat.
The next song amazed Blaine as he wasn't sure that the Warblers were capable of doing a mash-up off all things. Especially at Nationals. The Warblers had never before been ones to take risks. This was a risk.
The opening section from John Legend's song Refugee had the New Directions and everyone else in the audience up on their feet dancing. Blaine, Kitty and Brittany wrapped their arms around each other as they moved the words to each other.
Then they switched into John Meyer's song Waiting on the World to Change and the New Directions cheered louder. It was clear to them all the Warblers were incredible and they knew that they had a tough task ahead of them. Once the performance had finished the New Directions were directed back stage while the Warblers cooled down and took to their seats in the auditorium.
The New Directions warmed up and then came together in a show circle, their arms wrapped around each other and their heads bowed.
Mr Shue smiled, "We made it! We're here...I am so proud of all of you...this year has been tough but we are going to go out their and show them that we are National Champions and that they better not forget it!"
The group cheered and then they were off.
"NOW RAISE THE ROOF...FOR LAST YEAR'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONS...FROM WILLIAM MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL IN LIMA, OHIO...THE NEW DIRECTIONS..."
They took their places and the show began. All traces of nerves that any of them may have felt beforehand melted away as the music began.
I looked out this morning
And the Sun was gone
Turned on some music
To start my day
Out in the audience, Sebastian and the warblers clapped along unable to hold in their delight at the amazing performance of the New Directions. They had done all they could do to get the title, so now they could cheer for their friends. They, along with everyone else in the room, cheered louder when it became apparent what the nest song the New Directions would be singing. They couldn't believe that they had both chosen to do a Neil Diamond song at Nationals.
Far
We been travelling far
Without a home
But not without a star
The dance moves alone put the Warblers choreography to shame, but it wasn't like they could do paired dance and got away with it. But it was the final song that sealed the deal for the Warblers, in that they knew that the New Directions had a very very good chance of winning Nationals once again.
I have climbed highest mountains
I've run through the fields
Only to be with you
Only to be with you
Sebastian sat back and relaxed in the beauty that is Blaine's voice. Sebastian had been surprised when Blaine had said that he got nervous before performing but anyone could see that Blaine was meant to be on a stage.
The crowd clapped, cheered and screamed as the New Directions exited the stage as the final act. The Warblers spilled out into the beautiful Hawaii sunshine for their break while the judges deliberated over who would be the winners. The Warblers were surprised when they didn't see the New Directions out in the sun like every other show choir and Sebastian tried to not let his disappointment show.
Thad grinned at him, "Relax...you can congratulate him soon..."
Sebastian rolled his eyes and elbowed Thad as they began to make their way back inside. The Warblers were directed back stage. Which meant they were in the Top 4. Sebastian had to admit that a trip to Hawaii was a cool consolation prize for the teams who hadn't made it into the top 4.
They took their places on the stage and glanced side-wards. The Amazonians were next to them, the Waffletoots next and then on the opposite ends of the stage the New Directions. Brittany waved across at Sebastian and nudged Blaine in the side causing him to glance side-wards and a smile to grow on his face.
"We would like to thank everyone who has competed today...but unfortunately there can only be one winner...the teams you see behind me are the top four...but who has won..."
The crowd fell silent. The teams linked up with other members waiting anxiously.
"In fourth place...THE AMAZONIANS!"
The crowd cheered as the Amazonian's stepped forward to collect the fourth place trophy. They then exited the stage. The others were one step closer to finding out who had won,.
"In third place...THE WAFFLETOOTS!"
The Warblers glanced curiously across at the New Directions, unable to hide the anxiety they felt. The New Directions were holding onto each others hands looking down at the stage.
"Now it's time to announce the winners...in first place...THE NEW DIRECTIONS!"
The New Direction's erupted into cheers of jubilation as confetti began to fall around them as they raised the 1st place trophy above their heads. The Warblers were about to exit the stage with their 2nd place trophy but were pulled back on by the members of the New Directions. The group noted that the other teams were rejoining them on the stage to share in the New Directions glory.
Sebastian turned as he felt a hand on his arm but before he could comment he was pulled into a fiery kiss. When he pulled away, both he and Blaine were breathing pretty heavily.
"Told you I'd win..."
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Songs:
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond (Tufts Beelzbubs version)
Refuge - John Legend / Waiting on the World to Change - John Meyer (Tufts Beelzebubs version)
More Than A Feeling - Boston
America - Neil Diamond
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2