Be Careful What You Wish For

by LilDevyl

David Karofsky made a wish to redo his High School years and to rewrite some major regrets. What if he had a sister to help him on his way? Eventually: Whatever the Glee characters who are writing this story decides.

9. WheelsAuditions

Chapter Nine: Wheels/Auditions

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(Coach Sylvester's Office)

Coach Sue Sylvester was by far the most fearsome, terrifying, cruelest, meanest and most horrible monster, in human being form, without a shadow of a doubt, teacher in all of McKinley High School. When she walked down the halls of McKinley, you could smell the fear and terror running down the spines of every single student. However, despite common belief, Sue Sylvester does indeed, have a heart.

Sue cared a lot about her sister Jean. She goes and visits her sister at the nursing home, whenever she could and they talked about all kinds of things. There were many times when Sue visited her sister. She thought it would be last time she would be seeing her. Now, there was a very good chance, of quite possibly, the two of them growing old together, talking about any and all kinds of things.

Sue also cared a great deal about her Cheerios. Oh, sure, there were more than a few dozen times, where many of her Cheerios saw her as nothing but a power hungry, win at all cost, monster. But Sue looked out for her Cheerios. If you were on the squad, then she made sure that no harm came to you. Well, other than those, who were completely jealous of your statues of being popular and being a cheerleader. But hey, that's how you developed a tough layer of skin, for when it came to the real world. Which was why, when Sue came across Jacob Ben Israel working on the most unrealistic, unbelievable, ridiculous, , nothing but a bunch of made up lies, McKinley High worthy juicy tabloid story. She immediately confiscated it and sent his butt to her office immediately.

"Alright, Jewfro," Sue said holding up the flash drive. "Start explaining. Now!"

Jacob instantly caved and started to explain about the story he was working on. According to three different "reliable" sources, one of those sources being the reason why Jacob started typing it up in the first place. Just so happened to be in the flimsy, misshapen, scab eating, teenage soap opera, Glee Club. Had just informed Jacob, via text message; that her Head Cheerio, Quinn Fabray, was apparently pregnant? But how could this be? Quinn would have come and told her if this was true.

"Are you absolutely, positively, make no mistake about it, one hundred percent sure. That this so called "source" of yours, is telling the truth? I mean she could be telling you an absolute lie to destroy my Head Cheerio. All because she didn't make the squad or was just plain jealous and even envious of what my Head Cheerio has accomplished," Sue said. She just couldn't believe this. If what Jewfro said was even remotely true. Then why hadn't Quinn come to her and confined in her in the first place?

"I have three other sources from various spots on the social ladder, who are confirming it," Jacob answered timidly. "Can I go now? I can delete it if you . . . If you want me too."

"No, run it." Sue ordered. "Now. GET OUT OF MY SIGHT!" Jacob shot up and scurried out of the office as if his life depended on it. Which in dealing with Coach Sue Sylvester, it probably did.

Sue sat behind her desk contemplating on what to do now. She didn't know what to do. Her Head Cheerio, her star player, her secretly-like-a-daughter-to-her, most trustworthy student, was indeed pregnant. A story like that would not only ruin it for Quinn's reputation and status for the rest of her miserable, tragic, High School years to come. But also, it could ruin Sue's reputation of a National Cheerleading Coach Champion as well. This kind of scandal would ruin everything that Sue Sylvester worked so hard for. If any Cheerleading magazine got a hold of this . . . She didn't want to think about it.

Sue didn't want to but by the looks of things. She would have no choice but to kick her star Cheerio off the squad. She'll give Quinn Fabray until after school tomorrow to come to her and tell her everything she just heard from Jewfro. But if Quinn didn't come to her, then Sue will have no choice but to kick her off the Cheerios. Say what you will about Sue Sylvester, cruel, terrifying, horrible, the definition of mean, but she does have a heart. And she will always look after Cheerios.

KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK.

"Coach Sylvester?" Came a timid but firm female voice before entering. "I have something I need to tell you."

"Sit down Q," Sue said softly. She couldn't help it. She always had a soft spot for Quinn. Sue kept up the cold, hard look, but on the inside. She was just as nervous as Quinn looked and was mentally crossing her fingers, hoping that this was Quinn coming to her about being pregnant.

"I . . . I can't . . ." Quinn took a shaky breath to calm herself down.

It looks like Sue won't have to kick her Head Cheerio off the squad after all. It seems as though Quinn was voluntarily quitting instead. And that was what was setting off the alarm bells inside Sue's head. Quinn wouldn't back down without a fight. Did Quinn think that she be kicked off the Cheerios, if she told the truth? Well, yes, that would be true but that's not what was making this so suspicious, though. Quinn looked defeated. As if this was the only option she had. Did her boyfriend Franken Teen put her up to this? Did the Cheerios? Did the Glee Club?

Sue knew Will Schuster way to well to know that, he will never stoop that low. But that doesn't mean, the self-center, spotlight stealing, delusional, going-to-be-a-Broadway Star, Rachel Berry, didn't have anything to do with bringing everyone in the Glee Club against her "former" Head Cheerio. Wow, "former" Head Cheerio. Now that was going to be a hard pill to swallow. Sue just lost her star Cheerio. Hopefully, with the other miserable, mediocre, hormone filled, teenagers, she'll be able to whip them up in to shape in time to win yet another National Trophy. But that will be pretty big shoes to fill if and/or when she may have to replace Quinn.

"I can't be on the Cheerios anymore," Quinn said with a few tears rolling down her cheek.

"I'm sorry, what?" Sue said acting like she didn't hear Quinn.

Sue had too. It was what was expected of her; to be the "Evil Queen" of McKinley. She didn't want to play that part with her favorite Cheerio in front of her, but she doesn't have a choice. She had been so hard on so many of them, even kicked a few of them off the squad for just having a little bit to drink. For Sue to suddenly go a bit soft and have Quinn stay on the squad. It would look really bad for her and the Cheerios. So, right now she didn't have a choice but to play the part to the fullest.

"I can't be on the Cheerios anymore. I . . . If you haven't heard by now. Then I'm pretty sure that you and the rest of the school will find out by tomorrow morning." Quinn took a deep breath and looked Sue right in the eye. "Coach Sylvester, I'm pregnant. I went to Satan's End of the Summer Party and got pregnant. And no, I'm not telling you who the father is. I'm not sure I want him to be the father or if either of us are ready to be parents yet."

And there it was. What Sue was waiting for, but there was no "aha!" moment. There was no "I knew it" moment. It was just a moment and nothing more: As if it was some big let down. Like you had this big build up and get that "that was it?" moment. Sue knew that she had to say something but she didn't know what to say or how to address this issue and still be in character. So, she decided for the first time in a long time, to actually be herself. To actually show the side of herself that she was so afraid to show until Becky came along this year. And for once, Sue was starting to show her mothering side. Maybe, just maybe, she could show that side to Quinn.

"Yeah, I know," Sue said seeing the shock expression on Quinn's face. "I caught Jacob, in the Library and when I saw what he was writing. I hauled his carcass up here and demanded answers. Naturally, he spilled his guts. I'm surprised you didn't see him tripping over himself before you came in." Sue smiled a bit, getting a giggle from Quinn.

"I'm sorry, Coach," Quinn said.

"I'm sorry too. But unfortunately, Q. I can't have you on the squad. Not only would you be endangering yourself and that the infant. But I can't have everyone in Ohio see me going soft. I had worked extremely hard to have the best of the best Cheerleading Squad. You even seen me kick some of the best Cheerios off because of some stupid mistake they made." Sue sighed. She always saw Quinn as an honorary daughter. "I'm sorry, Quinn. But I can't have you on the squad even if I wanted to keep you. Even if it was just to make you towel and dry cleaning girl. But my hands are tied."

"I understand," Quinn said quietly. Quinn put her Cheerios uniform on Sue's desk and left.

Sue could see that Quinn was fighting back tears and secretly hoped that the Glee Club would be by Quinn's side no matter what. She knew that Santana and Britney would. You don't waste that much time as best girl-friends for nothing. And maybe, just maybe, having some other kind of friends like the Glee Clubbers would be good for Quinn.

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(Choir Room)

"Alright, guys. We're doing a new number for Sectionals. Now I know that Pop songs have become our signature. But I did a little research on past winners, and the Judges like songs that they know. Standers. Broadway." Mr. Schue said handing out music sheets.

"Let It Go? I have an IPod shuffle dedicated exclusively to Frozen!" Kurt said his eyes lit up with excitement.

"Think you can handle it Rachel?" Mr. Schue asked looking at Rachel.

"Why do we need to go all vanilla on this song?" Mercedes asked with her usual sass. "See what we need is my chocolate thunder." There were many nods and vocal agreements to that.

"I would love to see that," Cassidy said.

"Then why don't you try out then?" Rachel snapped.

"Can't hit the high note," Cassidy explained. "I'll leave that to you all."

"Okay, we don't have time to rearrange the song for you, Mercedes. Rachel's singing the song," Mr. Schue said.

The bell rang singling the end of the day. Mr. Schue gathered up his things and headed to Principle Figgins office to discuss the final preparations for the special bus they'll need for Artie.

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(Auditorium)

Artie rolled into the Auditorium feeling really bummed. It had nothing to do with Mr. Schue being completely unfair. Although it would be nice to have someone else singing the solo for once. Artie had heard Mercedes do Aretha Franklin's Respect when they were trying to find a song to do for the School's Assembly. She was only an octave higher than the original song but Mercedes has such a nice R&B/Gospel voice. At least let her or someone else try out.

But no, that wasn't what was bumming Artie out. What was bumming Artie out was when he was passing by Principle Figgins' Office. Artie had heard both Mr. Schue and Principle Figgins arguing. It turns out that since the Glee Club hasn't won Nationals, (let alone won or made it to Regionals in so long) and because of the school budget cuts. The school's budget for the Glee Club doesn't have enough money for the special bus they would need to take Artie with them to Sectionals.

So, unless the New Directions somehow, find a way to come up with $700 dollars for the bus. It looks like Artie would need to get a ride from his Dad. Man, no matter where Artie turns to, he always winds up as the third wheel. Artie with his spirits low, rolled out on to the stage, and picks up one of the guitars there from Jazz Band practice. He strums a few chords to see if it was still in tune. He closed his eyes and imagine what it would be like if he was performing in front of a live audience. He started to strum the guitar a familiar tune. Apparently his fingers knew what song to play in time like this. He always played this song when he was feeling down. No matter what.

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****** Glee Full Performance: Dancing With Myself ******

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(Artie)

On the floor of Toky-oh

Or down in London town to go, go-oh

With the records selection

I'm dancing with myself

Artie rolled to the center of the stage and did a twirl with pop-a-wheelie. He picked up the guitar again and starts singing and playing again.

(Artie)

When there's no-one else in sight

In the crowded lonely night

Well I waited so long

For my love vibration

And I'm dancing with myself

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Tina walked over to Artie, and twirled him around, then Artie twirled her around. They were having fun dancing like this and for a split moment. Artie could pretend that he was normal. Tina leaned over and gave Artie a quick peck on the lips. Then she lifted him out of his chair and they both started dancing.

(Artie)

Oh dancing with myself

Oh dancing with myself

Well, there's nothing to lose

And there's nothing to prove

I'll be dancing with myself

Tina disappeared but Mike came in and started doing wicked dance moves with Artie. Artie looked back at the Auditorium and saw the rest of the New Directions coming in and smiling at Artie. Artie couldn't help but grin like a maniac, his dream had come true. He's finally gotten out of that chair, he's now a dancer! He can finally be normal!

He spots Tina in the audience. He should just let her go. The chances of him getting a girl like her to date him was pretty slim. Especially since Artie has caught Tina staring at Mike when she thought he wasn't looking. Yeah, a geek like him gets to date a girl like that? Maybe, he should just let her go, but Artie wants to have a chance to get Tina. To win her over, even if they don't end up together in the end, he still wants a fighting chance to win her over. To somehow impress her.

(Artie)

If I looked all over the world

And there's every type of girl

But your empty eyes

Seem to pass me by

Leave me dancing with myself

Mike stepped back and joined the rest of the New Directions. Ready to help with the harmonies, while Artie stood in front, for his first solo. Now's the time to try and impress Tina. Now's the time to try and win her over.

(Artie)

So let's sink another drink

'Cause it'll give me time to think

If I had the chance

I'd ask the work to dance

And I'll be dancing with myself

(New Directions)

Oh, dancing with myself

Oh, dancing with myself

If I had the chance

I'd ask the world to dance

If I had the chance

I'd ask the world to dance

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***** Glee Full Performance: Dancing With Myself *****

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Artie finished his song and put the guitar back on the stand. He felt a little better about getting it all out there, but he still felt bad. Unless, the New Directions finds a way to raise the money for the bus they need for him, so he can ride with them. It looks like Artie will be hitching a ride from his Dad to Sectionals. He hoped that the New Directions would be able to get the money for the bus, because he really wants to enjoy the experience to Sectionals like everyone else in Glee Club. Man, it really does suck being stuck in this chair. Sometimes, Artie really wishes that he wasn't in this chair, though. This being one of those times.

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(Choir Room)

"Alright guys. There is something we need to talk about for Sectionals," Mr. Schue said coming into the Choir Room. "I just spoke with Principle Figgins. The school won't pay for the special bus we need to take Artie to Sectionals with us."

"W-what?" Tina asked.

"That's completely unfair," Rachel said.

"So, we need to raise the money ourselves," Mr. Schue said. "Look, when I was in Glee Club and we needed to raise money for our trip to New York. One of the things we did was we held a bake sale."

"Wait your joking right? I mean bake sales are kinda bougie," Santana said. And many of the others kinda laughed at the idea.

"So, hip people stopped eating sugary sweets?" Mr. Schue asked skeptically.

"It's not that. It's just that most of us don't know how to bake. I find recipes confusing," Britney said.

"My family is completely committed to take out," Rachel said.

"We're a team guys. We're in this together," Mr. Schue said.

"I could make some brownies?" David offered shocking everyone in the Choir Room.

"You're not making the ones that you tried to make for the Hockey Team Bake Sale, are you?" Cassidy asked worried.

"Hey, they weren't that bad," David defended himself.

"They were hockey pucks, David." Cassidy said causing everyone to laugh or snicker at his expense.

"They were still edible!" David said.

"In what century?" Cassidy countered remembering how awful those "supposed" brownies turned out.

"Alright, guys. It's settle then," Mr. Schue said trying to hide a snicker at the bickering siblings. "We're riding to Sectionals together or we don't go at all. And to pay for the bus, we're having a bake sale."

"Oooh, bake sale," Artie said high fiving Tina.

Mr. Schue was by the door with a sinister smile. "St. Ignatius Nursing Home was having a tag sale, and my AV Club friends decided to help out. For the rest of the week, each of you are going to be spending a few hours in a wheelchair. Oh, and we're doing a wheelchair number."

David was a little surprised at how cunning and vindictive Mr. Schue could be but this did explained why the Glee Club was in their wheelchairs last time. This was going to be interesting. Especially seeing the shocked and scared looks on everyone's faces. David could understand with his sister Cassidy but maybe this will help her to get over her fear.

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(Home Ec Room)

David had free period so he decided to try and make some of his world famous brownies for the bake sale. The second batch was in the oven and David made sure to set the timer this time. The first batch wasn't that great. Oh alright, it was just the way Cassidy had said the last time David tried to bake brownies, but that's just a family tradition. At least one batch has to get burned. Well, at least that's the story that David's sticking too if anyone ever asked.

"I didn't know you could bake?" Kurt asked walking in.

"Well, not that well," David admitted. "Ask me to make a hearty breakfast worthy of Denny's or Ihop. No problem. Baking something . . . Just don't tell Cassidy that she was right."

"My lips are sealed," Kurt said.

"So, what are you doing here?" David asked.

"Same as you. I came to bake some stuff for the bake sale." Kurt said standing next to David.

"You know. You should challenge Rachel for the solo right?" David asked.

"You think so?" Kurt asked trying not to blush but David thought it was cute.

"Yeah, I think you should. It would be nice to hear someone else for a change and it would be a bonus if it was you." David said doing his best trying (and failing) to not sound like he was flirting. He really did like Kurt. He just hoped that he had a chance to actually ask him out this time and have the courage to come out to his Dad.

"You're such an egg head," Kurt chuckled a bit. He actually did hoped that David was flirting with him. But that doesn't mean that he was going to make it easy for him. Hey, Kurt had no problem in playing the "hard to get" role.

"No, I'm not," David said. He then cracked an egg over Kurt's head.

"You did not just do that!" Kurt yelled throwing brown powdered sugar at David. David then dumped some sugar all over Kurt. They looked at other, David wanted to lean in and kiss those lips of his.

"Hey," Finn said walking in, interrupting the moment. "What's going on here?"

"We're baking," Kurt chuckled.

"I can see that," Finn said skeptically. He was starting to wonder if there was something going on between David and Kurt. But David was straight, right?

"I'm going to go change," Kurt said walking out of the Home Ec Room.

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(Cafeteria)

Rachel and the other Glee girls were in the Cafeteria, setting up for the Glee Club Bake Sale. Rachel, Tina and Mercedes were setting up the tables. Cassidy and Santana were hanging up the banger. Britney and Quinn were bringing in the bake goods to sell. Rachel just couldn't bring herself to be her usual chipper fun-loving Glee Club Captain self that everyone was expecting her to be. She hated the idea for having a bake sale but she didn't think it was fair to have Artie's Dad drive Artie to Sectionals either.

Rachel looked over at the banner, Britney worked really hard on. It did looked really good. Maybe they will be able to raise the money for the bus they need after all. Positive thinking, that's what Rachel needed to do. She needed to think positive for the bake sale. But Rachel couldn't help but get this feeling in the pit of her stomach and chest every single time she sees Cassidy and Quinn.

Quinn was the Wicked Witch to Rachel. Spreading rumors about her that weren't true. Making throwing slushies' at someone who was (in their minds) beneath them, cool to do. So, everyone who wasn't on a sports or cheer-leading team got slushied. And to top it all off, Quinn was without a shadow of a doubt, just playing Finn. It was obvious that Finn wasn't the father but why go all this way pretending that he was and just plan lie to him about it?

Then there was Cassidy, little miss "Let's just ruin Rachel's life" by taking everything way from her. Well, Rachel won't let that happen. Glee Club was her life and she will be the one to be Captain. She will be the one to get into the most elite Music and Arts School there was and show everybody that Rachel Berry was destine to be a Star! Why couldn't they just leave her be and just let her be the Captain of the Glee Club and be popular, just so she can get the guy? Just for once?

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Glee Full Performance: What Is This Feeling

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"Dearest darlingest Dadsie and Popsicle" Rachel said starting to write an e-mail on her laptop to her Dads.

"My dear Mother," Quinn said also writing an e-mail on her laptop to her Mother.

"There's been some confusion, over being in the Glee Club called the New Directions here at McKinley," both Rachel and Quinn said at the same time.

"But of course, I'll care for the New Directions," Rachel stated bossily.

"But of course, I'll rise above it," Quinn stated determinedly.

"For I know that's how you'd want me to respond. Yes. There's been some confusion. For you see, my classmate is," both Quinn and Rachel state at the same time.

"Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe," Rachel said while typing her e-mail.

"Brunette," Quinn said.

Rachel

What is this feeling?

So sudden and new?

Quinn

I felt the moment

I laid eyes on you

Rachel

My pulse is rushing

Quinn

My head is reeling

Rachel

My face is flushing

Rachel and Quinn

What is this feeling?

Fervid as a flame,

Does it have a name?

Yes!

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Both Rachel and Quinn put their laptops down and stand up facing each other.

Rachel and Quinn

Loathing

Unadulterated loathing

Rachel

For your face

Quinn

Your voice

Rachel

Your clothing

Rachel and Quinn

Let's just say

I loathe it all

Ev'ry little trait, however small

Makes my very flesh begin to crawl

Rachel and Quinn turned their backs to each other. Both of them having a look of discuss and start to walk away.

Rachel and Quinn

With simple utter loathing

There's a strange exhilaration

In such total detestation

It's so pure, so strong!

They both stopped, turned around to face each other. They took a few steps towards each other, sizing each other up. Then began to walk in a circle, not daring to have their backs turned to each other.
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Rachel and Quinn

Though I do admit it came on fast

Still I do believe that it can last

And I will be loathing

Loathing you

My whole life long!

They stopped circling and a group of students from the Music and Arts classes and clubs gathered around Rachel. Even Mercedes and Tina had joined Rachel for support!

Students

Dear Rachel, you are just too good

How do you stand it?

I don't think I could!

She's a terror!

She's a Tartar!

We don't mean to show our bias,

But Rachel, you're a martyr!

Rachel

Well, these things are sent to try us!

Students

Poor Rachel, forced to reside

With someone so unjustified

We just want to tell you

We're all on your side!

We share your

Rachel and Quinn

What is this feeling

So sudden and new?

I felt the moment I laid eyes on you

My pulse is rushing

My head is reeling

Oh, what is this feeling?

Does it have a name?

Yes

Ahhh

Students

Loathing

Unadulterated loathing

For her face, her voice, her clothing

Let's just say - we loathe it all

Ev'ry little trait however small

Makes our very flesh begin to crawl

AHHH!

Rachel, Quinn and Students

Loathing!

Students

Loathing

Rachel and Quinn

There's a strange exhilaration

Students

Loathing

Rachel and Quinn

In such total detestation

Students

Loathing

Rachel and Quinn

It's so pure, so strong

Students

So strong!

Rachel and Quinn

Though I do admit it came on fast

Still I do believe that it can last

And I will be . . .

Students

Loathing . . .

Rachel and Quinn

Loathing

For forever . . .

Students:

Loathing . . .

Rachel and Quinn

Loathing,

Truly deeply loathing you

Loathing you

My whole

Life long!

Students

Loathing

Unadulterated loathing

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Rachel was basking in the spotlight of all of her glory, when Quinn snuck up behind her.

"Boo!"

"AH!"
-

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Glee Full Performance: What Is This Feeling?

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(Cafeteria)

"Rachel? C'mon, we're all ready for the bake sale," Tina said bringing Rachel out of her day dream.

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(Coach Sylvester's Office)

Dear Journal,

Will the unjustifiable, ludicrous, ridiculous, nonsense of playing fair with others ever come to an end? That's right journal for some odd inexplicable undoubtedly the most in explainable events had occurred just moments ago in Figgins Office no less!

Figgins not only called me in to his office but he also called in Will Schuster. Why? I'm still trying to figure out. But in Figgins Office, Will was complaining about how McKinley needed ramps for, those who don't have the function of their legs any more. No way. Those are what I call lazy makers. They take away the exercise that aloud are enable body students from using the stairs!

Now because of the stunt that Will pulled with his kids being in wheelchairs. Figgins has this crazy idea that since Quinn is no longer on the Cheerleading Squad and that the Glee Club held open auditions. That I will be able to find someone to take Quinn's place on the Squad in this teenage hormone infested school this late in the season? Is he insane? Yes, I have to replace my top star but this late in the season to replace her, you're looking at nothing but disaster. And to top it all off. Schuster will be there right beside me to make sure that everyone that comes to the open auditions will be done fairly. Oh, please!

Well, journal someone better impress me, because if not then Figgins will really know the wrath of Sue Sylvester scorn!

Sue closed the latest entry to her journal and checked the time. It was time for her lunch period. Might as well get something to each before dragging her butt to the school's gym for Figgin's idea of a waste of time.

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(Cafeteria)

The New Directions sat around the table in the middle of the Cafeteria, where the girls set up for the bake sale. Unfortunately, with all the cupcake, brownies (third batch was deemed to be good enough to be sold), cakes and a few pies that Kurt was able to bake for them (they looked delicious). They were only able to sell a few, making them five whole dollars towards the bus they need.

"These cupcakes suck. It's no wonder we're not selling any," Finn said frustrated with the situation.

"It's not the cupcakes, it's us. We're in Glee Club and we're in wheelchairs. No one wants to buy from 'the Losers' at this school," Quinn stated mater-of-factly.

"Then let's show them that we're actually cool," David said wheeling his wheelchair around the table.

"Dude, what are you doing?" Finn asked confused.

"What? We're in Glee Club, right? So, let's show them what we can do," David said getting out his chair.

"Okay," Artie said not catching on.

"Oh, c'mon guys. If we can perform a few songs then we might be able to start selling." David said looking through his IPod for a few songs to perform.

"Why not? What do you have in mind?" Artie asked rolling over to David.

"Ah, here's a good one. It's a boy band that my cousin grew up listening too. And since Mr. Schue likes classic hits, let's do a hit from now a days with a group from back then?" David suggested.

"What's the group?" Kurt asked coming over.

"New Kids," David answered nervously.

"My Aunt loves them. Wait, aren't they doing a tour with Backstreet Boys?" Kurt asked.

"I have no idea. I just found the song on YouTube and liked it," David answered honestly. "C'mon guys. We're going to need you too."

The rest of the guys but Puck joined. Puck had a rep to contain even if he was in the loser club. He was not about to put himself in more humiliation by going in front of everyone in the school and sing. No way. On stage yes because no one but the Glee Club knows him, but here. Where everyone including the teachers who knew how much of a badass he truly was? Absolutely not, Puck will stay behind and sell the bake goods while getting the hotties numbers.

The New Directions Boys minus Puck were ready. David borrowed an IPod radio from one the Jocks. David just thinks that he said yes because he was hoping for a good laugh. Oh, well. Time to show them what the New Directions can really do. David nodded to the table and Rachel hit play.

New Directions

Ooh oh oh ooh

Oh oh oh oh oh ooh

David

She was that girl in the corner

Thick-rimmed glasses

Everybody laughed

Every time she passed us

Ever the outcast

Had no flava

But who got the last laugh

Hey

Artie

Always came last

No one ever kissed her

Missing for days

But nobody missed her

She went from wallpaper

To heartbreaker

You shoulda seen her

Ooooo

David

Baby I like the new you

New Directions

Oooh ooh

David

I like the Remix baby

New Directions

Oooh ooh

David

I like the Remix

Remix

Kurt

Do what you doin'

I like the way you do it

Do what you doin'

I like the way you do it,

Do it

Artie

Now her body's so crazy

Got mad attention

Everybody wants her

I forgot to mention

My baby's so intelligent

Down with it

Independent

Got it all

New Directions

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

David

See no one ever knew

She was a transformer

Went straight from a 2

To an I just wanna own ya

Artie

I can't help myself

Can't help myself

I need it

Need it

David

Baby I like the new you

New Directions

Oooh ooh

Artie

I like the Remix baby

New Directions

Oooh ooh

David

I like the Remix

Remix

New Directions

Oooh ooh

Artie

I like the Remix baby

New Directions

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Oooh ooh

David

I like the Remix

Remix

Kurt

Do what you doin'

I like the way you do it

Do what you doin'

I like the way you do it,

Do it

Artie

Break it down

David was really getting into the song and takes a chance smiles and glances at Kurt. But unfortunately, for David, everyone thought that he was looking at one of the Glee girls.

David

I like the new you

Forget about the old school

I love the sexy thing you turned into

So gimme the v2

Some of that love fuel

I like the beat that your body moves to

Moves to

Kurt

Do what you doin'

I like the way you do it girl

Artie

I'm speechless – come on

New Directions

Oooh ooh

Artie

Yeeeaaahh

Davie

I like the Remix baby

Artie

I like the new you, oh

New Directions

Oooh ooh

Artie

The one you turned into

David

I like the Remix

Remix

Artie

Yeeeahhh

New Directions

Oooh ooh

Aaaaaaahhhh

David

I like the Remix baby

New Directions

Oooh ooh

Artie

Sexy sexy thing

David

I like the Remix

Remix

I like the v2

Said I like the new you baby, hey

David and Artie

Ooh oh oh ooh

Oh oh oh oh oh ooh

Yeeahhh

David was thankful for the one-two step basic choreography and a little spin every now and then. But it was worth it. Especially since David has two left feet when it came to dancing. Seriously, how does Mike and Britney make this look easy? Anyway, the good news was that there was a bit of a line now and during the performance. David saw some people actually going to the table and take a look at the bake and even buying a few goodies. Yes! They may be able to raise the funds after all!

---

When the performance was done. Kurt stayed behind. He wanted to show what he can bring to the table. And to show Rachel and Mr. Schue once and for all, that there are other singers that can lead the New Directions. What better way to do that then right here and right now. Plus, he could easily use this as an unofficial audition with Mr. Schue when he goes to confront him about wanting to audition for the Frozen solo easily.

Kurt

I met a girl in east LA

In floral shorts as sweet as May

She sang in eighths in two Barrio chords

We fell in love but not in court

-
A few Cheerios came over to help Kurt out with the background vocals. They heard how well the Unholy Trio sounded during the School Assembly and thought that maybe they could get some spotlight time. Now, that their number one competition was no longer on the Squad. That and Kurt did help them out a couple of times with some fashion tips.

Cheerios

Aah-America

Kurt

Mis canciones son de la revolución

Mi corazón me duele por mi generación

If you love me, we can marry on the west coast

On a Wednesday, en un verano de agosto

Kurt and Cheerios

I wanna dance, and love, and dance again

I wanna dance, and love, and dance again

Kurt

Aah-America-American

Cheerios

I wanna dance

Kurt

Aah-America-Americano

Cheerios

I wanna dance

Kurt

I will fight for

How I've fought for

How I love you

Cheerios

La, la, la, la, la, la, la

Kurt

I have cried for

I will die for

How I care

Cheerios

La, la, la, la, la, la, la

Kurt

In the mountains

Las campanas

Están sonando

Cheerios

La, la, la, la, la, la

Kurt

Todos los chicos

Cheerios

Chicas

Y los chicos

Cheerios

Chicas

Kurt

Se están besando

Cheerios

La, la, la, la, la, la

Kurt and Cheerios

I wanna dance, and love, and dance again

I wanna dance, and love, and dance again

Kurt

Aah-America-Americano

Cheerios

I wanna dance

Kurt

Aah-America-Americano

Cheerios

I wanna dance

Kurt

If this would be a perfect world

We'd be together then

Cheerios

Let's do it

Do it

Do it

Kurt

Only got just one life, this I've learned

Who cares what they're gonna say

Cheerios

Let's do it

Do it

Do it

Kurt and Cheerios

I wanna dance, and love, and dance again

I wanna dance, and love, and dance again

Cheerios

Aah-America-Americano

Kurt

I wanna dance

Cheerios

Aah-America-Americano

Kurt

I wanna dance

Oh, oh, oh

Kurt and Cheerios

I wanna dance

Aah-America-Americano

Cheerios

I wanna dance!

Kurt

I wanna dance!

(If this was in the show then the chorography would be like the one in the episode The New Rachel from Season 4. Sorry, but after the video a dozen, I just couldn't write the choreography for this story).

Kurt was surprised but he actually got a little bit of an applause from his performance. Maybe, he could really convinced Mr. Schue to give him a try out. Come on, if a small group of people wanting to fit in and have nothing to do with the only openly gay kid in the school was willing to give an applause? Why not take the risk on something with a completely different take on it?

---

Rachel was worried. No, worried wasn't the right word, she was downright scared! Scared because the less talented people in Glee Club might actually try (and quite possibly win) taking over Glee Club! If Kurt, somehow, in some way, was able to convince Mr. Schue to give him the solo or worst yet. Audition for the Frozen solo. Then everyone will vote for him because they all hate her for being a much better singer and performer then all of them combined!

If Kurt or Mercedes or even Cassidy gets a solo at Sectionals instead of Rachel. Then they're guaranteed to lose or worst yet. They have a guaranteed to place Second! And Second Place was not the place to have. Especially at Sectionals! Second Place means you're not good enough in your performance for First Place! The place for winners! The place where everyone, including the Populars would recognized you as being in the Winning Circle! It's the place that guarantees acceptances into Performing Arts Schools! The one place that only matters for Rachel to be able to be on Broadway and to become a Star!

No, no, no! This cannot be happening! Okay, just calm down, Rachel. You can fix this. You just have to do what everyone else was doing. Just look through your IPod and find a wonderful Barbara Streisand song to perform. Then you will be able to win everyone over and show everyone just how cool and popular Glee Club really is, thanks to your wonderfully talented voice. Yes, that's it. And on top of that, you, Rachel Berry, will become the star of Glee Club and everyone will know who the real Star truly is.

What an utterly, and completely ridiculous thought. No, need to worry about anyone of the less talented voices in Glee Club; who clearly have a lack of professional coaching and teaching, stealing your spotlight. No one can out sing you, Rachel. No way! Alright, what's a good song to sing and to show everyone at this school what a real star and what true talent looks like? Hhhhmmm, what song to sing?

"So, Berry? What song are you going to desecrate by screeching on the top of your lungs? So, that everybody can hear how badly you're butchering the song?" Came a nasty remark behind Rachel.

Rachel turned around to see who it was. She didn't recognized the girl but she was wearing a letterman's jacket and only the jocks (including the women's team) gets them. Rachel turned around and continued to both ignore the girl and to find a song to sing. That turned out to be easier said than done. As the girl didn't like being ignored and made sure that she was heard. Loud and clear.

"Hey! I'm talking to you!" The girl shouted flipping Rachel's hair to get her attention. "I said, what song are you going to try to butcher today?"

Rachel said nothing. Just continued to scroll through her IPod to look for the perfect Barbara Streisand song and wow the crowd. No, need to let this wannabe Diva get under your skin, Rachel. Your better than that. Just let her rant on and she'll get tired of not getting a reaction out of you, because that's all she wants. She wants a reaction out of you to make you look bad and to make her look good. Especially, if a teacher wounds up, coming when she's ranting and you end up (and rightfully so) slapping her. No, just do what you were taught to do. Never, react. You don't react, then they don't get a rise out of you, and then they find something else to satisfy their bullying ways.

But apparently that wasn't going to be the case. It turns out that this girl, whoever she was, didn't like, nor was she use to being ignore. Especially, by someone, by their standards was a loser, because the girl grabbed Rachel's wheelchair and yanked Racehl to be face to face with her.

"Don't you go and ignore me while talking to you Berry!" The girl threatened. "What? I'm not good enough for you becaue I'm not in that Loser Club of your's?" The girl leaned down so she was right in Rachel's face.

"Heidi! Lay off!" Everyone turned to see David coming over. "Leave Rachel alone!"

"Excuse me?!" Heidi sneered.

"You heard me," David said stepping in front of Heidi. "What the in hell is your problem Heidi?"

"My problem? What the hell is your problem?" Heidi countered. "I finally found out which bimbo loser, who's only reason in dating you is to use you to become popular in this joint. And you have the nerve to ask me what my problem is?"

"Seriously?" David asked not believing his ears. "Your making a scene just because I broke up with you?"

This had to be a bad dream. Why else would his ex-girlfriend be thinking that he was dating Rachel? Why would Heidi think that he was dating Rachel in the first place? Not that there was anything wrong with dating Rachel but she was definitely into Hudson. Not mention that David was gay and was actually into Kurt but seriously?

Apparently David without realizing it. Must have asked one of the questions going through his mind out loud, because the next thing David knew. Heidi was right in his face.

"What do you mean 'why I think that your dating Rachel?' Who the hell else would you be dating in order to break up with me?" Heidi demanded. "Everyone knows that Fabray is with Hudson. And you have a better sense then going with that 'Always say yes' slut Santana!" Oh, Santana was out of her chair, screaming at Heidi in Spanish, making David wish that he didn't know half the things she was screaming at Heidi.

"Santana! You need to calm down," David said to fiery Latina. "Please let me handle this?" David asked. Then quickly added after seeing the "look" on Santana's face. "Then you can go all Lima Heights Adjacent on her!"

David after thanking Santana turned his attention back to Heidi. "Look Heidi. I'm not dating Rachel. I don't know how you got that idea in your head but it's not true. Nor was it the reason on why I broke up with you over the summer either!"

"Then why?! Why did you break up with me of all people?! If it's not the No Directions Leader? Then who? Who are you dating that made you break up with me?!" Heidi shouted right in David's face. A few tears escaped.

David didn't mean to hurt her. Nor did he intended for her to go all out accusing ex-girlfriend either. The truth of why he broke up with her was in fact her demanding, all about me, attitude. Hell, Racehl's the definition of the word Diva from the get go. But even she wasn't this bad!

"Oh, my god. Your not dating that Aretha Franklin wannabe Diva, Mercedes are you?" Heidi asked in disbelief. How could David go from dating the Captain of the Womens Basketball Team to dating that Loser?

"Heidi! You want to know why I broke up with you?" Heidi nodded wanting to know the answer right here and right now. "Your showing the reason why I broke up with you. Your attitude towards me and everyone else was the reason why I broke up with you. Your rude, demanding, it's always all about you, I can't get a word in edge wise and you care about nothing else but how you look. Or how you and I would look if anyone of us started socializing with others that were anything but cool or popular!" David took a few seconds to calm down. Just thinking about all those dates and the stress of having Heidi as his girlfriend during Freshman Year was enough to have a migran of it own.

"You want to know why I broke up with you? That's why. It has nothing to do with me dating someone else!" David said. "And since we're on the subject. Who I'm dating or not dating doesn't concern you. Or anybody else for that matter. Who I choose to date only matters to me! Not you! Not anybody at this school!"

David felt pretty proud of himself for standing up for himself. He always let what others would think about him or how it would look on his social status if he wound talking to others that were anything but on the top of the social ladder. He was sick and tired of it and now that he has a second chance. Well, he was making changes to be a better person now. And damn, if it didn't feel good.

The bell rang signaling the end of Lunch and the end of Glee Clubs first day of the Bake Sale. But before they all packed up for the day. Rachel stopped David. "Hey, David. Thanks for what you did. That meant a lot to me." Rachel said sincerely.

"Hey, no problem, Rachel. Sorry you had to deal with my ex though. Guess you and everyone else saw why I broke up with her." David said. He still couldn't believe that he dated that psycho. But oh well, live and learn.

---

(Choir Room)

The Glee Club came in to the Choir Room everyone talking about various things. Many of them complimenting on the guys performance, especially Kurt's. And many of them were gossiping the fact that David came to Rachel's rescue from Heidi. And the fact that Heidi thought that the reason David broke up with her was because of him dating Rachel or Mercedes.

Rachel didn't really care. She was actually grateful for David coming to her rescue. She didn't want to admit it but Heidi, really did scared the living daylights out of her. At least this gives Rachel a chance to look through her songs to find the best one to perform at the Bake Sale tomorrow. And she still had her Frozen solo at Sectionals to prepare for as well.

Artie rolled in with a box of cash in his lap and big smile on his face. They made two hundred and fifty dollars at the Bake Sale. They're almost at the half way mark for the bus they need.

"Wow, guys. This . . . This is amazing. This is definitely a good start for the Glee Club," Mr. Schue said proudly looking at the money.

"And I like to say something," Kurt said standing up from his seat. "I like to audition for the Frozen solo."

"Kurt there's an high F in it," Mr. Schue said a bit concern. He was all for his students pushing themselves. But he didn't want one of his students to strain his voice.

"That's well with in my range," Kurt challenge.

"Well, I think Rachel's going to do find with it Kurt. And we'll make sure that next song has a killer high note in it," Mr. Schue said nervously.

"Mr. Schue that's completely unfair. Hey, at least let Kurt try out. I mean, what's the worst that could happen? He doesn't hit the note or doesn't do as good of a job as Rachel?" David said. Hey at least let the guys and girls in Glee Club try out for a solo. What's the worst that could happen? They don't get it because they need to work on something right?

"B-but we agreed that I will sing a solo at Sectionals," Rachel said in disbelief. Was this really happening? Were they just going to give her solo away just like that?

"Oh, please Berry. We, as in the Glee Club, had never agreed to it," Santana pointed out. "As a matter a fact. Just let Lady Hummel try out. He can't as bad as the Banshee over here."

"What?!" Rachel screeched in protest. "Your just going to give my solo away? How is that completely fair?"

"How's you stealing the spotlight and having every solo while the rest of us just swing in the background fair?" Mercedes challenged. "Just let my boy try out. What's the harm in that?"

"Alright, then that's what we'll do," Mr. Schue said walking over to the whiteboard. He then wrote Diva Off Thursday. "We'll have our first ever Diva Off, this Thursday."

The bell rang signaling the end of the day. Everyone but Rachel was leaving with a smile on their faces. Great, not only does she have to find a song to sing for the Bake Sale to prove to everyone at this school what a true Leader of the Glee Club she was. But now Rachel has to defend her own solo? This was an utter and complete catastrophe! This won't be about talent (which Rachel could sink anyone in the Club or in the entire school for that matter) but a popularity contest. Even in the Loser Department, Kurt Hummel was more well liked then her.

All because Rachel believed and voiced the truth of her opinion, that the more talented folks (aka Rachel Berry) should be show cased. While the less talented people be in the background, so as not to embarrassed themselves for not having the proper training of dance and vocals like she did. But apparently, the New Directions don't seem to have the same opinion and are willing to set themselves up for a complete and utter let down, and altimit humiliation for when they don't win at Sectionals.

Rachel could just let that happen and do the whole "I told you so" when the Club gets canceled. But no, for the better meant of the team. Rachel will once again have to prove to everyone why she was the Leader of the Glee club. Before Rachel left the Choir Room, she turned to Mr. Schue.

"Maybe one of these days you can create teaching moments without ruining my life!" Rachel then turned and stormed out.

---

(Rachel's House)

Rachel sat at her desk in her room brooding. She just couldn't understand it. How could Mr. Schue do this to her? Her, the most talented singer in that entire Club? In that entire school? How could Mr. Schue just cave in like that? How could Mr. Schue make Rachel fight for her solo after giving her, the solo? This was completely unfair! Now because Kurt went crying to Mr. Schue about not having a solo at Sectionals. Rachel deserves that solo! Was Kurt punishing her for being a singer then him? Was Kurt that jealous of her natural talent and future Broadway Stardom to make everyone in the Glee Club hater her for being a far better star?

Of course he was! Why else would Kurt get his boyfriend involved to get him, Rachel's solo? Oh Rachel wasn't stupid, nor was she blind. She could tell that there was something going on between Kurt and David. Being raised by two openly gay Dads, means that Rachel has excellent gay-dar. But that was beside the point.

The point being, Rachel now has to defend not only her superior Leadership Role of Glee Club's Captain at the Bake Sale. Thanks to that psycho Heidi and Kurt's unhealthy, needing to be in the spotlight, attitude. But now, Rachel has to prove to everyone in the Glee Club why she, Rachel Berry, the most talented singer in the whole group. Not only deserves the solo, but why it was her's to begin with in the first place!

But first things first, Rachel needs to to find the perfect song to sing for the Bake Sale tomorrow. And unfortunately, even Rachel begrudgingly agreed, none of the songs in her repertoire from Barbra Streisand was going to do. She'll save those for more important things, like the Lima Theater Auditions. But right now, Rachel needs to find a song to prove to everyone, including the Glee Club, why she was the Captain. Simply, because her talent got her that role. Oh, Rachel knows the tricks of the trade of commanding the audience with her stage presence and voice. but what truly captivated an audience was the song.

Which was why, Rachel was burning the Midnight Oil, not caring how staring at he computer screen was unhealthy for her eyes. Desperately, trying to find the perfect song. Rachel was at her wits end, so desperate times calls for desperate measures. Rachel went on YouTube to find a song to sing. Hey if and when Rachel can, she has no problem in giving those less talented hopefuls some pointers to help them improve their skills. It was there that Rachel found it. The perfect song or rather the perfect Mash Up of songs for her to sing. Britney! It was perfect! Who better (other then Barbra of course) then Britney Spears to show everyone what the perfect Captain, Rachel Berry was for Glee Club. And give Kurt a ran for his money, because no one and Rachel means no one! Steals a solo from one Rachel Barbra Berry, future Broadway Star and gets away with it!

With that in mind Rachel turned in for the night. Ready to showcase her talented voice in front of everyone tomorrow.

---

(Cafeteria)

Glee Club had set up the Bake Sale, and surprisingly they were doing a bit better then yesterday. Mostly, because of the two performances but it did help raise the spirits for the Gleeks. Heidi just kept shooting daggers at Rachel whenever she that no one was looking. Rachel didn't care, she just smiled and went back to selling the back goods.

"So, are we going to see any of ladies sing?" One the Jocks asked grabbing a cupcake.

"Oh, of course!" Rachel shot out of her chair and quickly went to get ready to show case her talent.

"I meant one of the hot chicks," the Jock muttered. Earning a glare from Finn and a disapproving look from the girls.

Rachel was standing in the middle of the Cafeteria wearing a gray skirt and a frilly lace white lace blouse. A bit of an improvement but still a horrible outfit for her to wear. Rachel didn't care though. It was all about how talented you were on Broadway, not how you look, because how could some who can't act their way out of a paper bag, get the lead role? Nope, you need talent to be on Broadway and Rachel was just the kind of girl to prove it to all these pig headed Neanderthals.

Rachel

Oh baby, baby

Oh baby, baby

How was I supposed to know

That something wasn't right here

Oh baby baby

I shouldn't have let you go

And now you're out of sight, yeah

Show me, how you want it to be

Tell me baby

'Cause I need to know now what we've got

Rachel looked over at the table where the bake sale was happening. She was determined to prove to Finn that she, was the better choice for a girlfriend. To have Finn dump the Blond Bitch and be with her, Rachel Berry, the New Directions Star!

Rachel

My loneliness is killing me

I must confess, I still believe

When I'm not with you I lose my mind

Give me a sign

Hit me baby one more time

-
Rachel looked over at Finn and sang the next phrase of the song to him. To show him, that Rachel was indeed a better choice and a better fit for him as a girlfriend. Not Quinn. Rachel never backs down from a fight and she will be damn if she backs down for this one. Because all Quinn ever did for Finn was play him and order him around just to keep up her status as the most popular girl at McKinley.
-

Rachel

Oh baby, baby

The reason I breathe is you

Boy you got me blinded

Oh baby, baby

-
There's nothing that I wouldn't do

That's not the way I planned it

Show me, how you want it to be

Tell me baby

'Cause I need to know now what we've got

Rachel decided to switch gears. Let her show them that she can be sexy too. It wasn't just the Cheerios that could get the guys. She dressed like this to show some of her natural curves and at the same time to show the guys that she didn't need to dress like a tramp to get a guys attention.

Rachel

Oh baby, baby

Ah, yeah, yeah

Oh baby, baby

-
I think I did it again

I made you believe

We're more than just friends

Oh baby

-
It might seem like a crush

But it doesn't mean that I'm serious

'Cause to lose all my senses

That is just so typically me

Oh baby, baby

Rachel was loving it. She had the audience's attention now. And it felt good being able to control them this way. Felt good being the center of attention even to the ones who wouldn't even know what her name was. It didn't matter. She was finally getting the respect and recognition she deserves and was going to play it to the end.

Rachel

Oops!...I did it again

I played with your heart,

Got lost in the game

Oh baby, baby

Oops!...You think I'm in love

That I'm sent from above

I'm not that innocent

Oh baby, baby

-
Rachel took a chance and looked over at Finn and sang the next phrase of the Mash Up. She was going to have him as her's. Watch out Quinn, there's a new top girl in town and her name's Rachel Barbra Berry.

Rachel

How was I supposed to know

Oh pretty baby

-
I shouldn't have let you go

You see my problem is this

I'm dreaming away

Wishing that heroes, they truly exist

Oh baby, baby

Rachel looked over at Noah. Yeah they dated for like one week. And Rachel had thought he was changing when he asked her out. But it turned out that they both are chasing after someone they can't have. Why he was trying to get with Quinn was beyond her. Other then the usual reasons that Noah always hooked up with girls.

Rachel

I must confess, that my loneliness

Is killing me now

Don't you know I still believe

I cry, watching the days

Can't you see I'm a fool in so many ways

But to lose all my senses

Rachel took one last look at Finn then at her competition. Rachel was going to win. She was going to win that solo at Sectionals. She was going to win her position as Captain of the Glee Club and lead them all to a National Trophy. And most importantly of all. Rachel was going to win Finn over! One way or another she was going to have Finn as her boyfriend and be popular and show everyone that Glee Club was cool once and for all!

Rachel

That you will be here

And give me a sign

That is just so typically me

Baby, oh

-
Oops!...I did it again to your heart

Got lost in this game, oh baby

Oops!...You think that I'm sent from above

I'm not that innocent

When Rachel was done performing many the students' mouth's hit the floor. They were stunned because usually the overly bearing, has to be right about everything, loud mouth, Berry. Actually did a song that wasn't that bad. And not just any song. She did a Britney Spears Mash Up and made it sound good.

"I can't believe I'm saying this," Rachel heard Santana say. As she walked back to the table after she was done performing. " 'Cause usually I have something bad to say about Rachel screeching and butchering a song that she tries to sing. But that wasn't that bad. Even for Berry's Banshee voice." Okay, so if that was coming from anybody but Santana that would be a slap in the face insult. But since it was Santana. It was as close to compliment Rachel's going to get.

---

(Auditorium)

After school, the New Directions met up on stage in the Auditorium, Artie was there to help them out with a number they were preparing for Sectionals. They definitely needed the practice. Artie tried show them how to spin their wheelchairs without getting dizzy. But that didn't work out so well.

"Okay, guys take five. Oh, and remember to arrive early on Thursday. It's Rachel versus Kurt for the big solo!" Mr. Schue said.

Everyone went and try to exit the stage without bumping into each other. It turned out that was easier said then done. None of them knew how Artie made it look easy, because it was a whole lot harder then it looks.

Artie noticed that Tina stayed behind, though. He really did liked her. He so hoped that he had a chance with her. He didn't know how he would be able to go on dates with her being in a wheelchair. But he could always depend on his Mom to drop them off and pick them up and waiting to bombard him with questions and going all Mom-like until they got home. That could work, if he got a chance to go out with Tina that was.

"I really admire you Artie," Tina said with a smile. "I never knew how hard this was."

"Well it's like you with your stutter," Artie said. "You just don't notice after a while."

Tina gave give him a weird look but decided on something else instead. "H-How did it h-happen?" Tina asked then added. "You never talk about it."

"I was coming home after rehearsal from Dance Class. My Mom was running a late because of work. We got in the car and had to take a different route home because of how bad traffic had gotten." Artie looked away from Tina. It was painful to talk about because then it just became reality. "The roads were pretty slick from the rain early that day. And uh . . ." Artie took a breathe to calm down a bit.

It still hurt to talk about after all these years. Artie never said it out loud, but he so blamed the teenage driver for that day. He took away Artie's dream of becoming a dancer. Now, all he can do was just sit in a chair, while everyone else got girlfriends, hanged with friends, got to drive around to games and parties. Artie never gotten that chance and he never will thanks to that drunken teenage driver!

"And uh . . . A drunk driver hit the car at full speed. My Mom was okay just a broken arm. But I wasn't. I've been stuck in this chair ever since." Artie sighed. "The sad part was . . . The driver . . . The reason why I hate the Jocks so much. It was because the drunk driver that hit out car. It was teenage driver coming home from a Homecoming Game. I was a few months away from my eighth birthday."

"I'm sorry Artie," Tina apologized.

"For what?" Artie asked not sure why she was apologizing.

"I didn't mean to bring up some bad memories for you," Tina said. "But I have to say, it's pretty cool what you can do. Even if you think it's very limited." Tina smiled and rolled off the stage. Leaving Artie with his thoughts.

---

(Sue's Office)

Dear Journal,

Well, it looks like Will's whining about the unfair monstrosity in this school, has finally done something right for me. It has helped me find my new Cheerio.

Porclin, aka Hummel. He's perfect. The routine he did in the Cafeteria the other day, actually showed what Will was holding back all this time. I've got to give him credit though. Do the mediocre routine first to get the underdog sympathy going. Then bring out your big stars and show them what they can do.

Well, Porclin wil be an excellent edition. Not only will it show this school's diversity that Figgins was complaining about, but let's face it. All thoughs in the closet pretenders would be coming out of the woodworking just to get a date with him. And that means more publicity for my Cheerios.

Of course Will insisted that one of his that one of his hidden talent stars has to try out, because I can't just not give the other students a chance. So, Porcelain will be trying out and he better bring his A game, because I will not be made a fool of.

Dear Journal,

Well when I said bring you A game to Porclin, he not only brought his A game but the entire alphabit as well. He and Aretha did a wonderful routine with a duet of Beyonce Diva. Oh the look on Will's face was utterly priceless. He just couldn't believe that two of his Glee Clubbers would try out.

And the best part of all, Journal. I won't have to say or do a thing to destroy the Glee Club. Will's going to do it for me with his own bias decisions. O he actually thought that having that Barbra wannabe, botching every single song with her no talent, can't act her way out of a paper bag, screeching voice, that it was enough with Franken Teen to win a National Trophy.

"You guys are trying out? You could have told me?" - Will.

"Like you tell us each week we're not getting a solo?" - Aretha.

"Mr. Schue, we talked aboutit. If Mercedes and i get in then it will give us more of chance to shine. So, if we get then we're going to be doing both." - Porcelain.

Oh, yes. That routine was an 8 and with my coaching, it will be an 11 and Fox Sports tele cast.

And the best part, I just have to sit back and let Will destroy his own Club. It turns out that he only agreed to give Porcelain a chance to audition after handing the Banshee the solo to begin with. Only because the Club said so.

Oh, Will was just doing this because of a midlife crisis and trying to recapture his glory days of high school. Meaning,he will do absolutely nothing but sit back with his favorite students and just watch everything explode then come in and try to get everything under control.

Yep, that Club won't last at all. And if it seems like it might actually have a chance at lasting. Then I'll just help the Titanic along while it starts to sink. Victory will be mine, Journal. Just you wait. An National Trophy and the extra money to my budget at the end of the year.

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(Choir Room)

David saw Rachel and Kurt walk in to the Choir Room. Finn automatically went to Rachel to cheer her on. Huh, David guest there was something going on there or Finn didn't realize he was just cheating on Quinn and encouraging Rachel to continue to chase after him. Yeah, that sounded a lot like Hudson, the idiot. But David saw Kurt strutting in to the Choir Room like he owned it. There was something different about him though. Like a huge extra boost of confidence just erupted.

"Hey, good luck, Kurt," David said. "I hope you get it."

"Thanks. For the good luck and everything David," Kurt said. "I means a lot to me."

Neither one of them saw the New Directions shooting suspicious glances between the two parties.

"Alright guys," Mr. Schue said. "Welcome to the New Directions first ever Diva Off. Now remember, vote for the one you thought sang the best. Kurt, Rachel, you both have the floor."

Kurt

The snow glows white on the mountain tonight

Not a footprint to be seen

A kingdom of isolation,

And it looks like I'm the King

Rachel

The wind is howling

Like this swirling storm inside

Couldn't keep it in

Heaven knows I tried!

Kurt

Don't let them in,

Don't let them see

Be the good boy you always have to be

Conceal,

Don't feel,

Don't let them know

Well, now they know!

Rachel

Let it go, let it go

Can't hold it back anymore

Let it go, let it go

Turn away and slam the door!

I don't care what they're going to say

Let the storm rage on,

The cold never bothered me anyway!

Kurt

It's funny how some distance

Makes everything seem small

And the fears that once controlled me

Can't get to me at all!

Rachel

It's time to see

What I can do

To test the limits and break through

No right, no wrong,

No rules for me

I'm free!

Kurt

Let it go, let it go

I am one with the wind and sky

Let it go, let it go

You'll never see me cry

Here I stand and here I'll stay

Let the storm rage on!

Rachel

My power flurries through the air into the ground

My soul is spiraling in frozen fractals all around

And one thought crystallizes like an icy blast

I'm never going back,

The past is in the past!

Kurt

Let it go, let it go

And I'll rise like the break of dawn

Let it go, let it go

That perfect girl is gone!

Rachel

Here I stand in the light of day

Kurt

Let the storm rage on,

Rachel

The cold never bothered me anyway!

When the performance was over, the entire Glee Club was cheering. It felt good. Both, Rachel and Kurt thought that they were going to win. Now it's the New Directions turn to vote.

"Alright, guys. It looks like we have a tie," Mr. Schue said some what surprised. Both Kurt and Rachel did a fantastic job. Mr. Schue was more then shocked at how well Kurt was able to hit the high notes. Maybe he should let them see what their own limits are in the future. "Both, Kurt and Rachel will be having a solo at Sectionals."

Rachel just smiled. She really thought that, that wasn't right. She was given the solo first. She shouldn't have to share it. Oh well, once the judges hear her, then it's Nationals. Where Rachel will have her rightful place. Center Stage in the spotlight, with no one else to share it with. It will be all about her and her incredibly amazing talent.

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(Cafeteria)

It was Friday, the last day of the Bake Sale and Mr. Schue manage to find the perfect song for their wheelchair number after school. Everyone was excited, they hit more the the three quarter mark. Now all they needed was seventy five dollars, for the bus they need!

Mercedes was up next for performing today. She stood in the middle of the Cafeteria, more then ready to show her stuff. Her boy, Kurt, blew his audition out of the water and even though she was part of the Cheerios now. Mercedes still wants to prove to the Diva and to Mr. Schue that she, Mercedes Jones, can rock the stage, just as good if not better then Rachel Berry. And maybe even have the spotlight on someone else for a change, besides the Diva.

Mercedes and the Cheerios

I'm a-a diva, I'm a,

Hhheeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyy

I'm a-a diva

Hhheeeeeeyyyyyyyy

I'm a, I'm a-a diva

Hhhhhhheeeyyyyyy

I'm a, I'm a-a diva

I'm a, I'm a-a diva

Hhhhhhheeyyyyyy

I'm a, I'm a a diva

I'm a, I'm a a diva

HhhhheeeeeyyI

I'm a, I'm a a diva . . .

Na-na-na, Diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla, of a, of a hustla . . .

Na-na-na, Diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla, of a, of a hustla . . .

Mercedes saw a few Jocks looking at them and decided to channel her inner Diva. By messing with them a bit. Hey she was a Diva after all. Might as well play the part.

Mercedes

Stop the track, lemme state facts

I told you, gimme a minute and I'll be right back

Mercedes took a bit of the money and acted like she was counting it. Then lightly tossed it back in the box while she sang the next line.
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Mercedes

Fifty million round the world and they say that I couldn't get it

I done got so sick and filthy with Benjis, I can't spend it

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Mercedes went over to Rachel and her boy Kurt. She then sang the next line to them. For Kurt she was playing but with Rachel. Mercedes wanted to let her know there's a new number one Diva and her name was Mercedes.

Mercedes

How you gon' be talking like that?

You act like I just got up in it

Been the number one diva in this game for a minute!

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Mercedes then walked over the one of the tables where Jacob Ben Israel sat. She took one of the school's papers and pretended to read it. Then toss it back to him before singing the next line.
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Mercedes

I know you read the paper - the one that they call a queen,

Every radio round the world know me cause that's where I be

First!

Mercedes and the Cheerios

I'm a-a diva

Hheeeeeyyyyy

I'm a, I'm a-a diva

Hhhheeeeyyyy

I'm a, I'm a-a diva

Hhhheeeeeeeyyyyyyy

I'm a, I'm a-a diva

I'm a, I'm a-a diva

Hhhheeeeeeeyyyyyyy

I'm a, I'm a a diva

I'm a, I'm a a diva

Hhhhhhheeeeeeeeyyyyyyy

I'm a, I'm a a diva . . .

Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla, of a, of a hustla...

Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla, of a, of a hustla...

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Mercedes was really getting in to the song she picked out. It was perfect. What a better way to show who the true Diva of the New Directions was, instead of Mr. Schue's favorite. Time to show him and the Diva who the true queen Diva was.

Mercedes

When he pull up, wanna pop my hood up,

Bet he better have a six-pack in the cooler

Getting money, divas gettin' money,

If you ain't gettin' money, then you ain't got nothing fo' me

Tell me somethin',

Cheerios

Tell me somethin'

Mercedes

Where yo boss at?

Cheerios

Where yo' boss at?

Mercedes

Where my ladies up in here that like to talk back?

Cheerios

That like to talk back

Mercedes

I wanna see her

Cheerios

I wanna see her

Mercedes

I'd like to meet ya

Cheerios

I'd like to meet her

Mercedes

What you say?

Cheeios

NOT TO ME!

Mercedes

She ain't no diva

Cheerios

She ain't no diva!

Mercedes and the Cheerios

Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla, of a, of a hustla...

Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla, of a, of a hustla...

Mercedes

Since 15 in my stilettos,

Been strutting in this game,

Cheerios

"What's yo age? "

Mercedes

That's the question they ask when I hit the stage

I'm a diva, best believe her, you see how she getting paid?

She ain't calling him to grade-up,

Don't need him, her best maid

This is a stick-up, stick-up

Cheerios

I need them bags and the money . . .

Mercedes

We're gonna stick-up,

Stick-up

Cheerios

You see them ask,

"Where that money?"

Mercedes

All my ladies get it up,

I see you,

I do the same

Take it to another level,

No passengers on my plane . . .

Mercedes and the Cheerios

I'm a-a diva

Hey

I'm a, I'm a-a diva

Hey

I'm a, I'm a-a diva

Hey

I'm a, I'm a-a diva . . .

This is a stick-up, stick-up

I need them bags, all that money . . .

Stick-up, stick-up

You see them ask, "where that money?"

Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla, of a, of a hustla . . .

Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a hustla, of a, of a hustla . . .

I'm a, I'm a-a diva,

I'm a, I'm a-a diva,

I'm a, I'm a-a diva . . .

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When the performance was over, Mercedes was standing there proud and tall. Everyone was applauding and the line for teh Bake Sale was excellent! They made it, they made enough money thanks to Mercedes' performance for teh bus they need. Ha, now let's see Little Miss Diva beat that performance. Move over Rachel Berry, there's a new leading Diva and her name's Mercedes Jones!

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(Auditorium)

"Hey what are you doing?" Kurt asked walking into the Auditorium seeing Finn.

Finn didn't even look up. He just handed the bill in his hands to Kurt. "That's what's up?"

"Oh," Kurt said seeing how high the sonya gram bill was.

"Yeah. I've been trying to get a job to help with the bills, but no one's hiring. Quinn can't a job, nor can she ask her Dad for money, because if she did. Then they'll just draw too much attention," Finn explained. "And if I don't help out. Then Quinn and I are done. And I won't get to see little baby Dribbles."

Kurt didn't know what to say. Yes, Quinn and Finn should have thought about the consequences before well . . . this happened. But that was just wrong. Using someone's unborn child as a bargaining chip? And threatening to break up with them if they can't help with the bills? Most guys when they find out about their girlfriend being pregnant. They go all out saying that it's not theirs and they go and tell everyone that their girlfriend cheated on them with someone else. Hey, at least Finn's doing the right thing in being right there for her.

"That's not right. After all, your stepping up to take responsibility for the child. She goes and does that?" Kurt said in disbelief.

"I know. What am I going to do?" Finn asked desperately.

Kurt thought for a moment. "Well, I might be able to help you out there. Well, at least with the job part, maybe." Kurt said. "What do you know about cars?"

"Not much, but I can learn," Finn said honestly. "Why?"

"Well, you see, two of our mechanics are not longer with us. One transferred due to moving. And the other quit because of school. So, we do have an opening," Kurt said thinking things through. "Let me talk to my Dad. I might be able to swing something for."

"Dude, thanks," Finn said revealed. If Kurt could to talk to his Dad, then maybe he might be able to get a job and help support his kid.

"No, problem," Kurt said.

The rest of the New Directions walked in with Mr. Schue right behind them. Mr. Schue told them the song and had them go through the routine a couple of times. Before they did a run through of it. Now they were doing the dress rehearsal of the number their going to do at Sectionals. Everyone was excited, they got in their costumes and wheelchairs and went to their places.

New Directions

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

We're Rollin', Rollin,

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'

We're Rollin' Rollin'

"This one's for you Artie," Finn said excitedly.

Mercedes and Artie

Left a good job in the city

Workin' for the Man every night and day

But I never lost a minute of sleepin'

Worryin' 'bout the way things might have been

Mercedes

Big wheel keep on turnin'

Proud Mary keep on burnin'

New Directions

Because we're Rollin'

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin' on the River

Do, do, do, do, do

Do, do, do, do, do

Do, do, do, do, do

Artie

Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis

Pumped a lot of tane down in New Orleans

But I never saw the good side of a city

'Til I hitched a ride on the riverboat queen

New Directions

Big wheel keep on turin'

Proud Mary keep on burn'

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

We're Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

We're Rollin', Rollin', Rollin' on the River

David and Finn

If you come down to the River

Bet you're gonna find some people who live

You don't have to worry 'cause you have no money

People on the river are happy to give

New Directions

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

We're Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

Big wheel keep on turin'

Proud Mary keep on burn'

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

We're Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

We're Rollin', Rollin', Rollin' on the River

Everyone cheered and clapped, they were one step closer to winning Sectionals and taking home that National Trophy. They could do this. They could win. They could keep the Club goingfor one more year.

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(Hallway)

Artie and Tina were in the hallway, having fun at their impromptu wheelchair race. This was indeed a fun date. Artie was hoping that there would be more dates like this with Tina. She did seem to be having as much fun as he was. She was laughing and giggling and it really put a smile on Artie's face.

"Uh, no. Your going to win. Uh, no fair. Your so much f-faster. No, fair. You h-have eight years of practice," Tina said pretending to whine. She really was having fun.

"Having an advantage at wheelchair races isn't about how long of practice. It's just like your stutter, just mostly a big hassle," Artie said.

Tina was getting pretty annoyed and tired of Artie constantly bringing up her stutter and comparing. them. Was Artie just dating her because she has as a stutter? Or was he going out with her because he actually like her? Tina was hoping because he actually liked her not because of her having a stutter.

"This has been a really fun date. But I want to get out of this chair," Tina said.

"Why?" Artie asked softly.

"Because I want to do this," Tina said getting up and kissing Artie. "I have to tell you something." Well, now or never to see if he actually liked her. Or was just going out with her because of her stutter.

"Tell me what?" Artie smiled.

"I've been faking it," Tina said slowly. This was a huge step for her. She never told anyone before. And now with Glee Club, Tina finally has some friends and quite possibly a boyfriend too.

"Faking what?" Artie started to prepare himself for the worst. Just not into him? What could Tina have been faking?

"I don't have a stutter. I pretended to have one in sixth grade." Tina took a breath before she continued her story. She thought of how brave Artie was, when he told her, his story. Hopefully this won't change much between them.

"When my parents and I came to America from South Korea when I was three. I didn't speak very good English. And I was really shy too. A new Country, new rules, a whole new language to learn. I really didn't have any friends either because of it." Tina paused for a moment. It was hard to talk about because unless someone had been there. No one can really understand what it was like. But in a way Artie can, with what he went through. He could understand about being bullied and about not having any friends.

"The stuttering I told you about that I pretended to have? It did start in sixth grade. I was supposed to give a speech on the Missouri Compromise. My family and I have just became U.S. Citizens and I gotten so much better with my English." Tina stopped for a minute, the next part of her story. It hurt like hell. It was why she never really had any friends until Glee Club.

"You can probably still hear the Southern Korean accent from time to time. When I was in sixth grade, I worked so hard on that project. I even stayed up half the night to make sure everything was right. Then this group of girls, the really liked and popular, girls. They just hassle the hell out of me, for not being a "U.S. Citizen." Which was stupid. I mean, I'm proud of my heritage." Tina turned her head and let a few tears fall. It shouldn't still hurt but what they said and did. It still stung and it still stuck with Tina.

"They kept saying, 'Where's your translator?,' 'Don't bother asking her. She won't know what you're saying,' 'She won't know what we're talking about anyway. So, why not just talk in front of her?' Then they went all out and started making fun of my heritage and the fact that the only way I could understand them was by talking the forgotten, who gives a crap, Gozzilia movies language." Tina scuffed. Obviously those girls flunked out of their Foreign Language Class and Geography Class. But it still hurt that, that was what people thought about her and her family.

"I tried not to let them get to me. Mom always said that bullies were nothing more then flies. Just shoo them away, so they can't buzz around to ruin your day. But in class, when I was giving the speech." Tina stopped and took a breath.

"Those girls were in the back of the classroom. The teacher never saw it. But they were snickering, pointing right at me, acting like they were giving a spech with someone holding up cue cards to translate what it was I was saying in English. It just frustrated me to no end and everyone thought that I was already weird because I talked funny." It still hurt so much that someone thought so little of her. All because she was from another Country. Just because she had an accent and her English wasn't picture perfect.

"I missed a few words and everyone laughed a bit. The girls continued to make fun of me by squinting their eyes and acting like it was all a big joke. I started to stutter a bit. I just couldn't finish and they kept making fun of me. When I confronted them, I was so pissed off that I didn't realize how bad my accent had came out. And I didn't realize that I was starting to stutter some words. The Teacher gave them detention for making me stutter so much that no one could understand me. Since then, everyone left me along and I've been faking having a stutter ever since." Tina finished hoping that Artie understood.

"I'm sorry Tina. I didn't know," Artie apologized. "I guest, I was just so excited to have something in common with someone. That I didn't stopped to think."

"Wait. So, you're telling me. That the only reason why you wanted to go out with me, was because I had a stutter?" Tina asked feeling really hurt and betrayed. "You just went with the fact that us being "special?" Not with the fact of us liking music? Being in Glee Club? Like the same kind of games? And being in a lot of classes together?!"

"Tina wait! I'm sorry!" Artie yelled after Tina. Tina was half way down the hall. Artie just realizing his big mistake. He was so desperate for a girlfriend, that he looked pat everything and just focused on the one thing they had in common instead.

"I'm sorry too. I'm sorry that you're only interested in girls who are handy-capable and you having this chip on your shoulder. Like the world owes you something," Tina said hands on her hips. "You know Artie. You might have to work a bit harder then everyone else but that doesn't give you the right to judge everyone. To just push everyone who is interested in you away because your too busy giving yourself a pity party. When your ready to be a boyfriend. Call me! But until then. It was a fun date, Artie. Goodbye!"

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Songs Used

Dancing With Myself by Billy Idol

What Is This Feeling? by Wicked

Remix (I Like The) by New Kids On The Block

Americando by Lady Gaga performed by the Glee Cast

I Wanna Dance by Jennifer Lopez performed by the Glee Cast

Baby One More Time by Britney Spears performed by the Glee Cast

Ooops! I Did It Again by Britney Spears performed by the Glee Cast

Diva by Beyonce

Proud Mary by Tina Tuner

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Replies to Reviews

Eraman: I'm glad your liking this story.

Alex B. Good: Now you know what happened with Rachel and what Quinn's decision was.

ConstructiveCrit: Thanks for letting me know about the OC option in Characters. I knew they had that in Harry Potter but in Glee.

As far as the grammar goes. I do try and edit all my chapters before posting but it is much easier to edit someone else's work then your own. If you have a Beta-Reader in mind or know someone who wouldn't mind Beta-Reading for me. I'm open to suggestions.

MarySue: I'm sorry you don't like Cassidy. But the reason why I don't have her as the lead Character is simply because down the line Kurt and Karofsky will be the ones that will be focused on with some of others as well. I did planned most of the chapters out but unfortunately the chacaters took over the writing. So, hopefully I will be able to steer this story back on course but then again. Every writer as told that letting the characters go and go with it was the best thing.

Um, not to sound like an idiot but. What's a Mary Sue?

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A/N:

Alright I know what you all are thinking. Yes, I know it's been a long time since you heard from me. I do so apologize for that. I just want to let you all know. The reason why is because I am now a proud and happily Married! My husband and I just hosted Christmas. And I will be going to school come Spring Semester. So, hopefully I will be able to get the updates in.

Also, I know that Frozen is a Musical. However, I do know that Broadway and Disney are in the works of having Frozen be a Broadway Production. So, in this story it is a Broadway Production. But don't worry. Defying Gravity will be making an appearance in the future.

I know that New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys didn't perform together until 2010 on the American Music Awards and didn't do the tour together until I think 2011. But in this Fan Fiction, I'm saying it was a couple years ahead.