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Note: On Facebook we did a March Madness vote between all our minor stories and Beautiful came out the winner; because of that, here is a special chapter celebrating its victory. Also, please remember that shows and movies are very different on this world to what we know, so with that in mind… enjoy!
STAR Con
"Kayla?" Caitlin said, knocking on the door of Kayla's private study and opening it. Kayla was sitting at her desk on the phone; Krypto was on the floor looking up. Kayla held a finger up politely, telling Caitlin she would be a moment.
"Okay," Kayla was saying on the line. "Let me know by tonight. Goodbye." She put down her phone and looked up at Caitlin. "Sorry, STAR Con is this weekend. Barry and I are trying to get some last-minute guests." The deal between Kayla, Barry, and Harry was that Harry handled things like vendors, schedules, and getting the convention hall ready, while Kayla and Barry handled the guests. It was not easy when they were working themselves, but luckily Lucy and Barry's agent, Alex, along with Alex's mom were happy to help get their clients there.
"You have a pretty good line up," Caitlin stated, noticing the names written on the paper on Kayla's desk.
"Yeah, but some more last-minutes extras," Kayla said. "Barry's off looking for the last Animorph."
"Oh yeah, Animorphs reunion," Caitlin mused. "I love those movies. Shame they choose to condense the book series down to three movies though." With only three movies to tell the entire story, the writers had gone over the important bits and anything extra they needed to say had the actors do a voice over in the beginning on what happened between the movies.
"Was there some reason you came here or just wanted to say hello?" Kayla asked happily.
"Oh yeah, you have visitors," Caitlin said and Kayla raised an eyebrow. "Your Wicked co-stars."
"Oh!" Kayla said, grinning widely. Wicked: The Movie was being highly secretive with the cast. They wanted it to be a complete surprise when the curtain opened when the mains took over the Boardway show for a week. Due to this, Kayla had no idea who the two playing Elphaba or Fyerio were – she only knew Winn was going to be Boq. It was highly unusual since usually there were chemistry tests and they run lines together. The company did want them to meet beforehand though and Kayla had offered her place as a secret meeting place; the Luthors offering to help sneak them in without pictures getting taken. "Anyone I know?"
"Go see," Caitlin said with a smirk that made Kayla curious.
"Krypto," Kayla said, and the dog stood up as Kayla exited the room and went for the living room. She paused when she saw who was there.
"No way, Lea!" Lea Michele, her Glee co-star stood there with a grin on her face. "You got Elphaba?"
"Yes Ga-linda," Lea said and the two laughed as they went to hug. "I won't even need to do makeup – my skins going to be greenified digitally… although when we do the show for a week, that'll be makeup," she added, thoughtfully.
"This will be fun," Kayla said, giggling at the comment. She and Lea did not really have too many scenes together in Glee, since Lea's character was in New York in college and she was new in the school. They had shared scenes when Rachel Berry returned to the school to celebrate their Nationals victory though and had got on well.
Kayla's eyes turned to the man though, taller with dark hair and noticeably handsome.
"I'm sorry. I don't recognize you," Kayla admitted.
"We never worked together," the man said, "but you did work with my father." Kayla raised an eyebrow. "He played your own father – very recently, in fact."
"Malcolm," Kayla said, that narrowing it down. "Meaning you're Tommy Merlyn." Kayla held out a hand, which Tommy took. "Your father talked about you a lot, that you were trying to break into the business and not taking his help."
"First major role," Tommy said with a nod. "Better late than never."
"Well, welcome aboard," Kayla said with a smile. "So, any idea who else is in the show?" This meeting had been for the three mains after all, but she was wondering if their other costars were known by the group. Or if it would be a complete surprise when they meet to rehearse for the play. "I know Winn Schott is going to be Boq."
"Oh, Kristen Chenoweth's playing Madam Morrible," Tommy spoke up now.
"Original Galinda? Wow!" Kayla chuckled.
"Idina Menzel's also in it – playing a gender-swapped version of Doctor Dillamond," Lea stated happily.
"Oh, original Elphaba… that won't be intimidating at all," Kayla joked.
"Rounding us off is Martin Stein; he's the Wizard," Tommy stated, grinning.
"Winn Schott Junior and Martin Stein? Sliders must be having troubles," Daphne was the one to say this from the kitchen, causing Kayla to look to her with a shrug.
"Kayla?" It was Caitlin. She had Kayla's phone in her hand. "It's the agent for Leonard Snart. He wants to join the stunt demonstration at STAR Con." In the field STAR owned, Sara was leading a stunt demonstration during the con. It had been her suggestion that Harry had loved immediately, and Kayla had to smile. "You know he does do his own stunts."
"Leonard Snart? The wild west actor?" Kayla asked.
"You're behind the times," Tommy said. "He doesn't do wild west anymore. Him and his partner Mick had a falling out over them. Now Leonard is an action movie star partnered with his sister Lisa."
"I think Sara could fit him in. But he would also have to sign autographs and photos. We have times open still," Kayla said, and Caitlin passed along the message.
"They say they'll toss in Lisa too," Caitlin stated, on the phone still. "Both are eager to join apparently and will be in Central anyway."
"Works," Kayla said. "I'll email the details." Caitlin replied the message to the agent before hanging up.
"Should I call Harry and tell him?" Caitlin asked and Kayla gave her girlfriend a smile and nod
"Sorry." Kayla turned back to the two. "STAR Con."
"I heard you were now part owner of a convention," Lea said. She had given Krypto a pet; he having licked her hand in return. "Seemed so unusual for you."
"It's a… long story," Kayla said, and then gave Lea a look as a thought came to mind. "You know, there will be several Glee stars there. I have a bit of a musical section going since I missed Broadway Con this year. Want to join? It won't look suspicious for Wicked. Just a Glee reunion."
"Okay," Lea said with a smile. "Let me call my agent to make it official. Cory too?"
"The more the merrier," Kayla stated. "We can grab professional shots of both of you. Heaven knows they took enough in Glee."
"True," Lea chuckled. "Cory and I share agents now anyway, so it should be fine. He's busy working on a new show but can take time out for a Glee convention," Lea explained, getting on the phone herself now.
"Sorry, Tommy," Kayla turned to her new co-star. "You're not really known…"
"I get it," Tommy said with a nod, raising his hands. "Sign me up for next year. After Wicked comes out."
"You're on," Kayla said with a wink.
"By the way, how are you sneaking into Metropolis before the big opening?" Lea asked, just having got off the very brief call with her agent with the all-clear.
"I'm not," Kayla said with a smirk. "Going to walk right in and have dinner at a popular restaurant with my cousin and his family."
"Your using the 'I'm just visiting family' excuse," Lea realized with a nod.
"And no one knows me, so it's simple," Tommy said with a shrug. "What about you?"
"I kind of live in Metropolis," Lea pointed out and Tommy seemed embarrassed he forgot that.
"Kayla," Caitlin voice called out. "You have another call." Kayla sighed but gave a nod indicating she would be one moment.
"We better get going and let you continue your con planning," Lea said, hugging Kayla again. "We'll run lines later." Kayla gave a nod.
"Go out the back," Kayla added, leading them to the back door. Lena was there waiting with Marley and Ruby, who were play games. "See you soon."
-Beautiful-
Barry put Topar on the ground after he had stopped running. He was in normal clothes too.
"Okay," Barry said to the boy. "Remember, I need you to be extra cute." Topar tilted his head and nodded enthusiastically. "And also remember, as far as mommy is concerned this did not happen."
"I'm not stupid," Topar said as he took Barry's hand as the two walked into the police station.
Barry quickly found the woman he was looking for almost admittedly and moved up to the blonde.
"Patty Spivot," Barry stated as she looked up from the desk – she was wearing a cop uniform, but doing paperwork, it seemed.
"Barry Allen," Patty said with a smile, getting up from the desk to shake his hand. "Or should I call you Tobias?"
"Whatever you want, Rachel," Barry teased, and the two hugged. "It's been a while and you're not easy to find. You became a cop? I didn't see that coming."
"It's… a long story," Patty said. "And who is this?" Patty looked down at Topar.
"This is Topar. My girlfriend's son. I'm babysitting," Barry said, picking Topar up so he was eye level with Patty.
"Hi," Topar said, holding out a hand and Patty took it. "Barry says you will be at STAR Con."
"Oh, does he?" Patty asked, giving Barry a look.
"Yes," Topar said. "I love when you turn into a bear." Patty laughed, getting the movie reference. "And Barry said I can get a picture with all of you there."
"You wouldn't want to make me a liar now, would you?" Barry asked with a smile, giving Patty a very innocent look. Topar had done perfect; he knew Patty could not say no to kids. He had seen her at cons and events before and when a little kid asked for something in a cute voice, she melted.
"Please," Topar said, making a sad face as Barry put him down.
"That's a little low Barry," Patty said warningly as Barry put an arm around Topar. "You know I can't say no to that."
"It wouldn't be bad," Barry said. "You'd get a little extra money. I mean, pay for cops isn't that great." Barry took a breath as he said it, knowing it to be true. With the crime rate so low and superheroes working for free, cops weren't paid what they once were. "I know you left the life, but it could be fun and how can you say no to this one?"
"You win," Patty said, admitting defeat. "I got the weekend off anyway. Your number the same?" Barry gave a nod as Patty took out her phone and sent him a text.
"Thank you, Patty," Barry said. "Animorphs reunion is a-go. Want to also sign up for the Sci-Fi STAR Con?" Patty tilted her head and put a hand on her hip. "Okay, too much. We'll talk that some other time. I know where to find you now." Barry gave a smile as he took Topar and left the police station.
"Nice job Topar," Barry gave the kid a high-five
"You owe me the giant Jurassic World Lego set," Topar said, crossing his arms. "With the T-Rex!"
"I never not pay on a bribe," Barry laughed, picking the boy up and looking around to make sure it was safe to run.
-Beautiful-
It was the first day of the con and Caitlin was standing at the entrance, clipboard in hand and an obvious walkie-talkie in her ear.
"Mommy?" It was Ruby, running up with her sister, Marley. Kara and Topar were not far behind them, along with Daphne.
"Thanks for bringing them," Caitlin said as she hugged her daughter.
"Not a problem," Kara said. "So how did Kayla rope you into helping?"
"She didn't. Harry asked me if I would help out and I am honestly having fun with it," Caitlin admitted, with a smile. "How did you get roped into coming into the lion's den?" Kara was wearing a white t-shirt that said 'Not Kayla Kent' on it in big black letters. On the back it said 'Really not Kayla Kent – I'm her Sister' on it as well. Caitlin had to laugh at the shirt.
"Cat Grant asked me to come to keep an eye on Carter," Kara said. "It's his first con. I hope it goes good for him. He doesn't have much under his belt." Carter's biggest role of Flounder wasn't out yet but he was also the main voice in the Pokemon TV sequel which gave him a good fanbase. The sequel doing good but had only just started.
"He'll be fine," Caitlin said, reassuring Kara. "Can you take Ruby and Marley with you to some of those photo ops?"
"Animorphs?" Kara asked. "Topar wants in on that one."
"Works," Caitlin said with a smile. "You two are going to hang out with Kara, Auntie Daphne, and Topar while mommy works." Caitlin signed it for Marley.
"Okay," Marley responded as Ruby nodded; the two going with the trio in the opposite direction as Caitlin.
…
Barry was behind the stage – the Animorphs reunion panel was first thing and he was meeting up with the other five main actors; Patty was with him, seeming nervous.
"Barry?" It was Nate Heywood, the actor who had played Jake. Nate was always a fun guy. He'd been a minor role in some Nickelodeon show and then his career had taken off with Animorphs, much like Barry. During Animorphs he had ended up on Glee as well. He was currently big in the superhero movies.
"Hey Nate," Barry said as the pair high-fived each other. "Anyone seen the girls…?" Barry paused as both girls walked in.
"Right here, Barry," it was Mari McCabe, who had played Cassie.
Walking besides her was Maggie Sawyer, who had played Maria; known in the books as Marco. Gender flipping Marco had been very controversial decision, but the higher ups when the movies came decided the movie could not have only two girls on the team, and so Marco had become Maria but the character had remained the same; still Jake's best friend, still with a single father whose mother was Visor 1 and still as into girls as Marco was. The decision had worked well.
"Barry!" Maggie squealed, coming to give Barry a hug which Barry returned as Mari hugged Patty. "Question for you: How solid is the relationship between Kayla and her girlfriend?"
"Very solid," Barry said. "Why?"
"If I had known she was gay I would have jumped on that," Maggie stated, and Barry had to laugh. "Let me know if it breaks apart."
"You realize her girlfriend is like a sister to me?" Barry pointed out.
"And your girlfriend is Kayla's actual sister," Maggie shrugged, which Barry gave a nod to.
"So, Patty, I haven't seen you in anything recently?" Mari added in.
"Oh, Patty here is no longer an actress," Barry said, seeing Patty felt uncomfortable as he put an arm around her. "She's one of Central City finest."
"Oh, you're a cop?" Nate said. "That's awesome!" Nate held out a hand to fist bump Patty, which she did.
"Well it's pretty awesome," Patty said with a smile and Barry could see she was getting comfortable. "Aren't we missing one?"
"Yeah, where is Ralph?" Barry asked.
"Here," Ralph said coming into the room and giving a glare; poor Ralph Dibny had the opposite story to Nate and Barry. He was a famous child star – one of the biggest, but his fame had started to lessen, and he got into drugs and alcohol as a teenager. Animorphs was meant to be his comeback, but instead of getting the role of Jake he wanted, he got Ax instead. His antics and coming to the set drunk were the only bad stories of Animorphs filming. He had been bad enough that the role had been reduced into the final movie with Ax dying instead of Rachel. His career never took off again and Animorphs was the end of it. As far as Barry knew, he lived off the cons and his former fame, so money that still came in.
"Cutting it a little close there Ralph? But I guess we're use to that," Barry said, trying to make a joke but Ralph gave him a dirty look. "I guess it's time to go on now." Barry could hear the volunteer announcer was getting the fans outside hyped. They were about to be introduced.
"I thought it was funny," Nate whispered to Barry as Patty was called out to the stage first – followed by Mari and Maggie. Ralph was the first guy to go up and then Nate.
"And finally, our Tobias – and also one of the reasons this reunion and con is taking place: Barry Allen!" The announcer called, and Barry came onto the stage, waving at the audience of about 200 people – the maximum this room could take. He took his spot next to Nate. "Well, this is the first time since the last movie ended the entire cast has been back together. Let's get into it right away and talk about that ending, specifically how far it deviated from the books."
The announcer took a breath. "Let's have a recap: The Animorphs save Earth, eliminating the Yeerks on the planet. Ax died while Rachel survived. Rachel and Tobias went off with the Andalites to help defeat the Yeerks elsewhere. Jake and Cassie married. And Maria ended up much the same as Marco from the books. So, can you explain why the last movie was so different from the books?"
"I think I can take this one," Barry said. "We all love and appreciate K.A. Applegate. She made these characters and the stories. But her ending wasn't exactly what fans wanted while it also didn't play well into a trilogy movie series. We decided to take her inspiration of a not-so-happy ending but give some happiness, some conclusion. Tobias and Rachel felt like the right ones to continue the fight. Jake, Cassie, and Maria deserved their happy ending, while we needed one death and Ax was chosen by process of elimination."
"So, it had nothing to do with Ralph coming to the set drunk?" The announcer asked, eying Ralph at this.
"Rumors," Ralph dismissed quickly. "I never showed up to the set drunk." The looks on the faces of the others sitting were in the contrary to this – especially Patty, who had been out of the acting for a long time.
"And I will point out our ending was fully supported by Applegate," Maggie spoke up, seeming to change the topic fast.
"I think we have some questions," the announcer said, sensing the weirdness and moving to the people lining up to question the actors. "What do you want to know?"
"My question is for Patty," a teenage girl said. "I really love Rachel and you. I wanted to see you in more since, but you haven't been in anything. Are you going to be in anything soon?"
"I retired from acting after Animorphs," Patty responded, a little awkwardly.
"Patty here is now a superhero in her own right," Nate added in, giving Patty a wink. "Come on tell them what you do now?"
"I'm a cop," Patty said. "Beat cop for now, but I might be moving up to detective."
"Wow," the announcer said, seeming to get into it. "Our kickass Rachel is still as much kickass. I will say here I always support our boys and girls in blue." Patty gave a smile as there was clapping from the audience.
A tall thin guy in glasses came up to the microphone. "Hi, I'm Gary!" the man said, waving awkwardly and seeming nervous. "And I heard tell there might be an Animorphs reunion movie and this was a test to see if there was interest. Is that true?"
"Reunion movie?" Nate asked looking at the group. "I haven't heard tell of this. Who's leaving me out?"
"Well if they are leaving you out they are leaving me out," Barry said with a laugh.
"Nothing here," Mari said as well as everyone else denied having any knowledge of this. "Honestly, this reunion was set up by Barry to hype up STAR Con."
"He's the one who called me," Nate said with a nod. "We're all doing this for him."
"Did he stick the kid who can give cute puppy dog eyes on you guys too?" Patty asked, Barry trying to signal her to shut up when he realized where the sentence was going.
"WHAT?" It was Kara's voice who was in the audience. Several people turned to look at her.
"He paid the bribe!" It was Topar who yelled it too loudly and it got everyone laughing.
"Next question," Barry said fast, going red with embarrassment.
"Would you return to an Animorphs movie?" An Asian-looking woman asked.
"Well my character is dead, so I guess no," Ralph said, forcing Barry must bite his lip to not groan at the answer.
"I think I speak for me, Maggie, Barry, and Nate," Mari spoke up, "when I say we would consider it if it fit into our schedules." Barry, Nate, and Maggie nodded with the statement, stating Animorphs meant a lot to them.
"I am not an actress anymore," Patty said. "I have no plans to return to acting but if they wanted to do a movie and recast Rachel, the new actress would have my full support." There was a round of applause from that.
"With that in mind," a new person asked, a dark man with a short afro, "who would you like to see play Rachel on screen?"
"Well, you know who I think would fit the bill great?" Patty turned to Barry as she said it. "Kayla Kent."
There was a round of cheers as Patty said this and Barry could just see the headlines and petition to make an Animorphs movie and have Kayla be Rachel.
"Yeah, I would love that," Barry said, deciding to add fuel to the fire. "I had a lot of fun filming with her. We're extremely close. I am glad to see everyone liking her playing my love interest."
"I think you play her love interest," Maggie corrected, causing laughs.
The panel continued much like that with the group talking old memories from on the set; Nate and Barry talking about how much fun they had playing pranks on the set while Ralph made more comments about how his character should have survived, albeit in an underhanded way.
….
After the panel, the group went back into the back room. There was no point in them splitting up yet, as they had to get to a group photo op soon.
"Okay Ralph, what's your problem?" Nate rounded on the man now.
"Wait," Barry said holding up hands. "If we are going to do this everyone make sure your microphones are off."
"Yeah, we don't want a repeat of the last con," Maggie joked, referencing the Kayla Kent mess up on the Magical Creature Panel as everyone went to go make sure microphones were off.
Once they were all off Barry gave a nod.
"Okay, like Nate said, what is your problem? No one twisted your arm to get you here. You volunteered even before I called you," Barry stated to Ralph.
"Well, I'm here," Ralph shrugged. "I thought it went well."
"And you're giving us all attitude," Mari pointed out. "We didn't write the story. We didn't make your character die."
"And you put us on the spot with the drunk comment," Patty added in. "Everyone knows that was a lie. Unlike Magical Creatures it was well known at the time you had a problem."
"And everyone knows it should have been Rachel who died," Ralph said, stepping forward. "I never even had a chance to be in your little group." The five looked at each other. "As Ax, I was barely in the first movie." It was true; while Ralph had been cast at the same time as all of them, the first movie had been majorly based on the early books. It ended with them saving Ax from the ocean and Ax then joining the team. "You were bonded by the time I started filming."
"And you came into work that first day on something," Nate spoke up darkly, remembering Ralph first day well.
"Look," Barry said. "I don't want any drama here. So, we all agreed to this reunion. Let's go give them their photos." The group gave nods as Ralph gave Barry a glare. It had gone better than Kayla and Sam, at least.
-Beautiful-
Sara was in the STAR Labs field; she was impressed with how many different stunt scenarios Harry had managed to get set up here – she was also impressed with how many people actually wanted to see how stunts worked.
Laurel had brought her son Owen to see, since the teen was interested in stunts.
"I hear you're in charge here," Sara heard a man speak, and turned to see Leonard Snart and his sister walking up.
"The Snarts," Sara said with a smile. "I got you lined up for the car crash scenario. Something I hear your experts at."
"That works nicely," Lisa said with a smile.
"And might I say, you're very pretty," Leonard said.
"Oh, a charmer," Sara chuckled as Lisa rolled her eyes. "You're not bad looking yourself," Sara said with a smile thinking to herself this would be fun.
-Beautiful-
Since the announcement for the Glee reunion at STAR Con, Harry had made sure to plan the main meetings and photos for the Sunday, to give fans extra time to grab tickets. But now it was the day and Kayla stood backstage with Lea, Cory Monteith, Ronnie Raymond – who had played Kayla love interest, Ryder Lynn, and Nate Heywood – who had played Noah 'Puck' Puckerman. It was exciting having so many people back.
"Wasn't Gustin Grant meant to come?" Cory asked; Gustin having played Sebastian Smyth in a reoccurring role. He had proved quite popular.
"Yeah, but he fell ill," Ronnie stated. "Bad luck to him."
"Ah," Cory nodded, just as the panelist announced the actors to come onto the stage – Lea and Cory came first, followed by Kayla, then Nate, with Ronnie coming in last. There was a loud round of applause and cheers to their appearance.
"Well, this is a first!" The panelist announced. "So many familiar faces on stage. Of course, it's not unusual to see you, Lea and Cory about, given you are married, but Kayla, Ronnie, and Nate too. Welcome." Krypto and Roxy gave a bark; Kayla having both of them with her at the moment. "And of course, Krypto is always welcomed - or should I say Rover?" Krypto, having arrive on Earth during Kayla's first season on Glee, had worked his way into the show a few times, going by the name of Rover, Marley's pet dog. "And is this his girlfriend… what was it, Roxy?" Kayla gave a nod as the two dogs calmed quickly, while the crowd cheered and cooed at seeing the dogs - especially Krypto, who did bark appropriately.
"It's great to be here," Lea was the one to speak, laughing at the dogs herself, as the others nodded their agreement.
"Eight seasons," the panelist stated, "and one currently-running spin-off. Would any of you consider returning to MADAME for guest appearances?" MADAME was the show based in Metropolis, taking inspiration from the real-life Metropolis Academy of Dramatic Arts, MADAME, which stood for the Metropolis Academy for Dramatic Arts and Musical Education, first mentioned in the 3rd season of the parent show, while it made it's first appearance in the 4th season of the show when Lea's character, Rachel, went to college there. It was now the sole show, on its own 4th season now, due to its 1st season airing during Glee's final season; it also hired quite a lot of MADA's actual alumni for minor roles and productions.
"Well, as you know Cory and I live in Metropolis," Lea spoke up, taking over the panel a little, which the other cast member was used to. "So, I'm always happy to return to the show that helped launch my career, but I'm about to star in a new play, while Cory has his new show, which takes up a lot of his time."
"Yes, Cory," the panelist spoke, as Cory looked at the man pleasantly. "What is your new show about exactly?"
"Well, we're working on the pilot right now," Cory stated. "But it's based off my behind-the-scenes experiences on Glee's earlier seasons, particularly my addictions. While I don't play the lead – that belongs to the younger cast members, I do have a prominent role, while also an executive producer."
"Yes, you've been very vocal on the challenges you faced in your earlier career," the panelist stated modestly.
"I'm so proud of everything Cory's done, all that he's been through," Lea spoke up.
"My life got to a very dark point once. I'm glad I recovered or else I wouldn't be here today," Cory stated modestly, to a round of applause from the crowd.
"And Kayla?" The panelist asked, Kayla raising her head at this, having allowed Cory and Lea their time in the spotlight. "You are a remarkably busy woman! Beautiful the Movie, the Little Mermaid, even the Masked Singer, recently," there was a few happy catcalls at this, "would you even have time to do a reunion?"
"If the story was there, I wouldn't say no," Kayla stated pleasantly. "I did guest star a few times on Glee after my departure, after all."
"Yeah, you left me for bigger roles!" Ronnie joked, referencing how Kayla's character, Marley, had left McKinley at the end of season 5, Kayla's 2nd season, for a creative writing-focused school, as Marley wanted to be a song writer. In reality, Kayla had a few movie offers, and they clashed with filming schedules for Glee, so she'd been willingly written out of the show so plots could be drawn up to accommodate her absence. She did return when asked and when she could. Sometimes as a friend and sometimes as a rival in her new schools Glee club.
"And Ronnie, would you come back?" The panelist asked.
"In a heartbeat," Ronnie grinned, to cheers from the crowd.
"You don't need to ask me," Nate spoke up. "Puck's made some appearances in MADAME already – with humorous results," the crowd laughed at this; Puck was never suited for MADAME, being the atypical high school bully and playboy, so whenever he appeared on the show was just golden.
"This is true," the panelist laughed. "We have questions from the audience, so first person?"
A tall thin man with glasses waved at the panel, "Hi, my name is Gary and my question is for Kayla. Would you consider playing Rachel in an Animorphs reunion?"
"There's a Rachel in Animorphs?" Kayla blinked, sharing a laugh with Lea, who played a Rachel in Glee. "But no. I had nothing to do with the Animorphs. This is a Glee panel so not really something I've considered…" Kayla was confused on the question. It was the first time she had gotten asked to be in a reunion for a show or movie she had never been on.
"If you were asked…?" Gary pursued.
"Krypto could be the animal she transforms into!" The panelist seemed to get into it as Krypto perked his head up and gave the panelist a dirty look.
"Well, Barry Allen even said he'd like you in the role," Gary added quickly.
"He did?" Kayla laughed at this, Krypto gave a whine, putting his head back to the floor.
"He did. I was there," Nate added, having been on the Animorphs panel too.
"Well, it would depend on my schedule and what the role is like," Kayla reasoned now, "so I wouldn't say no. But any Glee questions?"
The next person luckily did have a Glee question, which was also directed at Kayla, although left the question for the group to answer given its vagueness: "Were the rumors of producers bringing in Melissa Bens to replace you, true?"
"Oh, Melissa Bens, that poor, poor woman," Kayla muttered. "I still don't see the likeness between us, but I generally don't know. They got her into Magical Creatures as my replacement, so maybe the papers made it up…?"
"Actually," it was Ronnie who spoke up. "Melissa and I had a screen test together – but she couldn't sing as well as you, and realizing she was being cast as Marley's replacement she decided to drop out shortly after."
"Seriously?!" Kayla turned to Ronnie at this, shocked. Krypto and Roxy barked too at her reaction. She had never heard this one before.
"Wasn't it because she didn't want to work from your shadow?" Nate was the one to ask this to Kayla.
"Well, considering this is the first time I heard of this, I don't know, Nate," Kayla admitted, calming the dogs, "but given our histories I wouldn't be surprised if that was true. I'm glad she didn't take it. She's a great actress on her own as the show Supergirl shows." Kayla tried not to smirk that Melissa was really in her alter egos shadow. "Remember we did work together recently when I guested star on that show." That led to a lot of claps. Kayla and Melissa being on screen together had led Supergirl to its highest rated episode of the season.
"I think Ryder had a good story with Kitty in the end," Ronnie shrugged getting back on the topic. Kitty Wilde was a bully-turned-friend to the characters, and once Marley had left, she had pursued Ryder and it had worked well.
"That's an exclusive," Kayla laughed to a whoop from several crowd members.
After that, a new person stood there, she dressed up in a noticeable Rachel Berry look, wearing a pattern sweater, skirt, and bangs. "Hi, my question is for Lea," the girl stated as Lea gave a grin at the cosplay.
"I love your outfit!" Lea stated. "Rachel would approve!"
"Thank you," the girl blushed. "But would you consider releasing more albums in future?"
"Of course!" Lea did not even pause to think about it. "In fact, Cory and I have early plans for a joint album, mostly covers but songs we love."
"Can you give us a demonstration?" The panelist took over as the Rachel cosplayer sat down. Cory and Lea laughed as they proceeded to sing a verse of 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart' to a ruckus of applause and cheers from the crowd.
The rest of the panel went well, with plenty of both Glee and personal questions directed at the cast, with Lea and Kayla sharing the occasional smirk when asked if anyone had planned to work together anytime soon. They denied it obviously since Wicked was a secret.
The panel was soon followed by a join photo shoot, and then signing, with Kayla placed near Barry; she soon getting tired of the Animorphs questions, though.
-Beautiful-
It was at closing of the event on a whole; Kayla, Barry, and Harry were all sitting together in the main STAR convention hall, the con now done. The guests and attendees were leaving.
"We had a successful first con," Harry said, grinning happily.
"And by the way," Kayla said looking at Barry. "Why did you say I could play Rachel in an Animorphs reunion?" Kayla complained. The questions had gotten old fast with people not realizing Kayla didn't have an actual answer to an imaginary reunion. "I was even asked in the Glee panel!"
"I heard some people asking you when signing earlier," Barry smirked, and Kayla titled her head, surprised he hadn't spoken up about it. "Come on, Patty started it. I just answered truthfully."
"You're still in trouble with Kara over the Topar thing," Kayla added with a smirk and Barry groaned. Kara hadn't found it too funny, but her anger had lessened since, and she was getting there. Barry knew they would be okay. Plus, Topar was happy and that was the main thing for her.
"Hey Barry, I'm heading out," it was Ralph, which surprised Barry he had come up. They weren't as bad as Kayla and Sam had been, but things with Ralph had never been smooth. "It was a good con. Still invited to the sci-fi one?" And Barry got it: Ralph lived off his con work now.
"Yeah," Barry said with a nod.
"You know, I am good at getting people to cons if you need help. Well… for a fee." Ralph gave a smirk as he turned to leave. Barry raised an eyebrow at this.
"Speaking of the sci-fi con," Kayla added, "Ray sent his apologizes for skipping out on this con last minute." Her Little Mermaid co-star Ray Palmer was meant to came, but then had to cancel. He had sent his Lovers of Tomorrow co-star Cait Lotz, who had been a big hit. "And he's signed onto the sci-fi con. So, seems I do have some sci-fi connections." Barry had said before Kayla didn't really have sci-fi connections for their next con.
"Okay, you can get some," Barry said.
"There you three are!" It was Caitlin coming up with Ruby and Marley; Ruby going to hug Kayla who hugged back, while Marley hung back. "I have… well… I was wondering... Can I work for the con?" The three looked at each other. "Like full time? Organizing guests and events. I really enjoy it, more than I do science. And I could do it from home sometimes to be there more for the kids."
"I could use a full-time employee help. Besides our cons, I also plan on renting out this hall to others," Harry said. "And I am sure I can get you some health insurance as well." Harry gave Caitlin a wink, knowing that was important for the girl. "I would love it."
"Always," Barry said, and eyes turned to Kayla.
"You'd think I would disagree," Kayla said. "But if this is what you want, and Harry says he could use the help, then I love it." Caitlin went and kissed Kayla and Kayla put an arm around her girlfriend. "Let's go home." Caitlin smiled as she took Marley's hand and Kayla took Ruby's, the little family walking out.
"And there's Kara, wish me luck," Barry said.
"Good luck," Harry smirked to his adopted son as Barry went to Kara.
"Still mad?" Barry asked Kara.
"A little," Kara said, but took Barry's hand. "But in the end, it didn't hurt. Next time just tell me you want to use Topar for puppy dog thing. The lie hurts more than what you actually did."
"I didn't really lie," Barry stated. "I just didn't tell…" Barry paused seeing Kara's face. "Next time I will tell you first before bribing Topar." Kara gave Barry a kiss as they walked away.
Post Chapter Note; hope you liked this less drama con chapter.
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