I do not own glee. This is a story i thought of not long ago. This is my second big story on Glee, now I'll be honest. I just started watching glee and wow. Big fan, but since i started watching the show. I might not get a lot of the stuff right. But i promise to do my best. And i honestly dont care what people say
I'm writing this story and if you don't like it. Too bad
Anyway, enjoy :)
William Mckinley high school, one of the most popular schools in Lima, Ohio. It's most famous because of new direction, a glee club that is run by Will schuester, a spanish teacher who took the position as the head director of the club and became very popular. Will took the position because he took glee when he was a student at the same school, he remember the joy of being in the same club
The club been going on for a couple of months now, and gained attention to most of the talented students. They won a couple regional over the last couple of month's
New direction holds most of the talent students in the club, including rachel berry, the best singer in the club. A dream of becoming a broadway star. Her best friend and openly gay, kurt hummel. A korean-american goth girl, tina cohen-chang. An african american girl, mercedes jones. And physically disable student, artie abram
Will does enjoy working with the students, being creative. For will, it wasn't an easy start. He even thought about quitting a few times. But the more he worked with the kids, the more magical the students become. He never seen the students this intrigued with anything in school
The students love the club and wouldn't leave for anything
But that's going to become a problem when will had a scheduled afterschool meeting for all the faculty
Will entered the auditorium, where the club comes to audition and perform. He looked around seeing most of the teaching staff, including his ex wife. The school counselor, emma pillsbury. The two divorce after three years in marriage until they had a falling out
Emma and Will shared a look before she sat down next to the school nurse and the history teacher. Will walked in the row next to him, and sat down with the cheerleading coach, Sue sylvester. She grunt before moving two seat away from him. Will rolled his eyes and said "yeah im not too happy with sitting here either. But emma here"
Sue: did i ask for you to talk?
Will: no, you didn't
Sue: look if you still like her, just say your sorry
Will: why do you think it was me?
Sue: The man is always wrong. You are kinda feminine, you didn't try on her outfits. I wouldn't be surprised
Will: Your so mean
Sue: And proud
The principal of William Mckinley High school walked on the stage, principal figgins. He looks at the staff before talking through the microphone. "hey, i am glad your all here. Now i know this meeting came up unexpectedly, and you all have families to come home to. Sorry to single you out, sylvester". Sue gave figgins the middle finger. Making figgins nodded slowly before he continued talking. "anyway. I'll make this quick and simple. The school doesn't have much money". The staff started muttering. Will says "what the hell is he saying?"
Figgins: the school is loosing money for some reason. So in order to keep our school running smooth, we're gonna have to make some cutbacks
The school staff started talking with fear in their voices. Figgins says "if there was a way to keep this cutback from happening. I would do it, but there isnt a way. So we'll have to let go 2/3rd of the history program. Take away a couple of the computer fund. Cancel the glee club". That last sentence made will slowly stand up with a shock expression as he held up his hand. "uhh, principal figgins. Your canceling the glee club? you cant do that"
Figgins: schuester, you are aware that you still keep your job as a spanish teacher
Will: yeah, but I've seen students in that club, my whole time as a spanish teacher, i never seen our students this happy and more intrigued on being in school
Figgins: mr schuester, the decision has been made. We have no choice
Will: yeah, but this is wrong. Students need clubs like new direction. I mean c'mon, where has the money gone anyway?
Sue silently giggled as figgins sigh. "mr schuester, the decision been final, and i suggest you leave right now while you still have a job". Emma turn her head to look at will, who shook his head before walking out of the auditorium
Figgins: alright, let's continue. As of right now. We have to roll back on pay scales last year
Emma slowly shook her head at figgins
The next day, will has to do the hardest thing he ever has to do, tell the students the news about what's going happen with the club
Will slowly opened the door of the music room, seeing the students "rachel, kurt, mercedes, tina, artie, and a couple of other students who joined." All talking to each other. Will closed the door, gaining the students attention. Will walk up in the center of the room and says "ok, guys. I have some... News i have to share. " Rachel raised her hand quickly. He sigh "yes, rachel"
Rachel: Sorry to interrupt, Mr. scheuster. But can i get something out of my head, last night i was up late which i don't normally do, because i have a schedule bedtime, but i had a break through with a new song. Now i haven't finished the song, but i had an inspiration, and i wanna-
Will: sorry to do this rachel. We won't have time with this new song you wrote today. Or any other day
Rachel: (confused) What do you mean, Mr. schuester
Will: the school lost some money. So principal figgins is making some budget cuts. And one of those cutbacks is canceling new direction
The students made a shock expression while talking all at once. Kurt says, "You serious." Rachel was shaking your head. "You have to be joking, mr schuester". Will looked down with a guilty expression. "Not this time, rachel. Sorry, but next week. The glee club would be officially disbanded. So enjoy your time together here. And sorry. " Will walked out of the room
Rachel noticed the students were getting up with their backpacks and walked out of the room. Rachel sat up and says "you guys are seriously just gonna walk out like it's nothing." Kurt and tina turned back to rachel
Tina: what choice do we have?
Rachel: we can't let this happen. Glee Club is my life. I love this club. I learn more here than an actual music program. This could help make my Broadway career start
Kurt: sorry rachel, but what do you expect us to do?
Rachel: talk to principal figgins, i am sure if we confront and talk to him. And i am sure he'll have a change of heart
Tina: oh, instead of money, he's gonna pick a student heart. Great choice, berry
Tina walked out. Kurt looks at rachel and says, "Sorry, rachel. But it is what it is. " Kurt walked out of the room. Rachel shook her head "well i am not gonna give up just like that. I am gonna go talk to this principal. " Rachel grabbed her bag and ran out of the room
in the principal office, principal figgins was writing in his notebook until rachel ran in with the secretary following. Figgins quickly closed the book when he saw eachel
Secretary: i am sorry, principal figgins, i couldnt stop her
Figgins: It's quite alright. What can i do for you?
Rachel: principal figgins. My name is rachel berry. I am one of the students in the glee club, that your shutting down
Figgins: look, i know your fond of that club. But we had to shut the club down.
Rachel: you can't just cancel a club. So many students love it. It's what made this school acceptable
Figgins: i admit, i havent seen students more interested in a club. But we have no choice
Rachel: everyone has a choice these days. I am sure we can figure a way to make the money. Bake sale. Car wash. Fairs
Figgins: cheerios are already on that. But that won't be enough to to cover our funds. And your group hasn't won a regional in what, 2 months
Rachel: How much money could this school possibly need?
Figgins: $62,000
Rachel gave a shock expression. Figgins shook his head "sorry, we need to close the glee club in order to make our fund". Rachel took a deep breath before talking. "or raise the money"
Figgins: and who's gonna do that?
Rachel sighed before looking at figgins. "i will.
Figgins: you?
Rachel: i guaranteed that i would find a way to raise the money
Figgins: Fine. You have the end of the year if you figure out a way to raise the money. No cutbacks, but if you don't have the money. The glee club is over
Rachel nodded before walking out of the office with a confident expression
3 weeks later, rachel needed to start raising the money right away and landed an after school job as a waitress at a grease up diner. But rachel didn't realize how less she gets paid. But their are tips that are very rare
Rachel started working at the diner for 2 weeks and only made a hundred dollars and that includes tips. But rachel needs to keep the job until she figures out a better way to raise money
Here she is, handing out breakfast food for two truckers. "And here you are gentlemen". One of the truckers says, "Dam, girl, what the hell took you so long?"
Rachel: Oh, well, it's after 4 pm, and we usually close breakfast by then, so we had to open the freezer for the
Trucker #1: you know what nevermind. Dam, can this bitch chat or what
Rachel was taking a deep breath while walking away, but scream and touch her butt when a greasy hand touch her behind. "she can chat in my truck". Rachel shivered before walking away as her boss walked up, who in rachel words "a sweaty pig"
Boss: Mary, what the hell was that?
Rachel: uhh, its rachel actually. See I'm wearing a nametag
Boss: like i care
Rachel: those men assaulted me and touch my behind
Boss: if that's the customer want. They'll do that
Rachel: this isn't a strip club
Boss: if i hear another scream like that again, you are fired
Rachel sighed as he walked away. Rachel took out her notepad and pen before walking up to her next table. Without looking up, she said, "Hello, welcome to Burger Barn. My name is -". She was interrupted by a voice she recognized. "diva, is that you?". Rachel slowly looked up and saw the head cheerleader of the cheerios. "quinn fabray, santana lopez, and brittany pierce." Her relationship to these girls greatly improves for an unknown reason. She just figured their changing their ways.
Rachel: quinn, santana, brittany. What a surprise
Santana: we just got off of practice and sue starved us all day. We truly didn't care where we eat. But we didn't expect to see you here
Rachel: uhh. Yeah, well it's kinda a long story
quinn: we got time
Rachel: Uhh. The glee club is part of cutbacks at school, and i promise the principal i can raise the money by the end of the school year
Brittany: oh my god
Quinn: we're sorry, we didn't know about this
Rachel: it's alright. Glee club doesn't affect the cheerios
Santana: how's it going?
Rachel: uhh, ok. Not great though. Could be better
The trucker walked passed rachel and slapped her in the butt. "hey, baby". Rachel winced while did a small hop from the slap. San, quinn, and brittany glared at the trucker
Quinn: rachel, you don't have to work here
Rachel: well i need to make money fast and this is temporary until i figure something out
Boss: MARY, you've been in that table for a full minute and i haven't heard about any food
Rachel: these are my friends, i was just talking
Boss: that's why we have break. I'm taking $10 dollars from this weeks paycheck
Rachel: just for talking
Boss: that's how it works, mary
Santana: Her name, is fucking rachel
Boss: i don't care for that language in my diner. You either order and pay. Or get out
Quinn: fine. Ill have a omelet with bacon on the side
Brittany: can i have cheeseburger with fries
Santana: give me the fried hot wings. Looks good. With coffee
Brittany: oh coffee sounds good
Quinn: coffee
Boss: that's better
The boss walked away. Santana whispers "bastarda". Rachel says, "You sure you guys don't wanna try something that harmed innocent animals." Santana says, "Look, diva. We're friends now. But i am not gonna turn vegan for you. Just give us our order. And quit will you". Rachel smiled. "i appreciate your concern. But i have to do this. Now I'll be right back with your order. " Rachel walked away, not knowing quinn and santana shared a look
Rachel clipped the order note on the zipline. "got an order of three at table 6". Rachel walked up behind the counter and started brewing the girls coffee. One man on the counter said, "Uhh, excuse me, ms. But can you turn up the TV? " Rachel turned her body to grab the remote to turn up the volume of the tv hanging from the wall. A theater room appeared on screen with a reporter: "It's that time of the year, people. National choir competition. The next couple of weeks, a talented group of singers and dancers come together for the competition of the year, for a grand prize"
Rachel dropped the coffee mug after hearing that sentence, letting it shatter on the ground. The boss shook his head before writing a number on his notebook. Rachel looks at the tv, watching the news about the national. Seeing a theater stage with a group of people dancing and singing. "This year, we're opening for everyone. A large group of talented people. We hope to see a real competition for the next three weeks"
Rachel: national?!
Man: a fan?
Rachel: i only watch the national choir since i was little. If i remember, they hand out prize money for the winners?
Man: and for the ones who lost. This grand prize is. What was last year? 50,000. This year should be $100,000. But if you loose. $65,000
Rachel looked at the news report on the national competition and smiled before removing her apron and walked around the bar while grabbing the two coffee cups and setting them down the cheerios table. "i quit." She said before walking away as the girls smiled
Sooo what do you think? like i said i dont care what people think, i love where its going so far
Rachel falls in love in the future of this story