Will Schuester marched into the halls of McKinley as soon as he could. It was the first day of school, and all summer he had been planning for the comeback of New Directions. After the previous year of New Directions ending a cold end by the end of the school year, he had thought it was over. The Sectionals disaster did not have to label the entire club as one group of losers. This year, Will would aim to get over the usual twelve members. Will would get all the stars of McKinley High School and make sure they'd shine brighter than they ever did before. His determination had been itching in his mind for the previous three months, and it was now or never. Will entered Principal Figgins's office to pay the dues for holding the club. After, he would hang all the fliers he worked hard to make.
This would be New Directions's fresh start.
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"I can't believe it. It's lunch time, and no one has signed up for auditions yet!" Will dejectedly said, taking a bite out of a cookie. Emma gave him a sympathetic look, putting her hand over this.
"Will, do you think maybe you set your expectations too high?" she asked.
"Too high? Emma, we won Nationals? two? years in a row!"
"And then that Amanda kid puked on stage during Sectionals. Even the Unitards got farther than you last year!" Beiste pointed out.
"It was a simple fluke. Everyone suffers from a case of stage fright. For her, it just happened to be during a competition audience. It's no excuse to give up on an entire club!" Will affirmed.
"I thought you were going to give up on them, Will. It seemed like you had your mind set on that decision last school year. What changed your mind?" Beiste asked. Will looked up dreamily. He uttered a slight chuckle and sighed.
"I was actually on my way to Figgins's office to admit my failure on New Directions. A voice literally lured me away from his office. I'm not kidding...I actually thought we had a minstrel or something here. However, it was just a boy in another class room, sitting on a desk and singing his heart out. I'm telling you, he was extremely talented! It made me realize how many kids here are still stars! As a teacher, it's my job to help these kids realize just how bright they can shine!" he explained.
"Well, one thing you can always try is either finding that boy or talking to one of the kids that was in the glee club last year. Perhaps if you can persuade some of the old members back, there's a chance that more kids will want to join when they hear from a peer how fun singing and dancing is!" Emma suggested. Will looked at her, his expression clearly showing that a light went on in his head.
"That's a great idea, Em! I don't know why I didn't think of that!" he exclaimed, a smile on his face. Will practically jumped out of his chair and headed for the door of the faculty lounge. Beiste stopped him.
"Where's the fire? You haven't even finished your lunch yet," she asked. Will grinned back at her.
"There is no fire. However, there is a certain kid that I need to talk to. Surely, she has just the spunk to help me recruit some members!" he answered, exiting.
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The first day of school, and it's already half over. Hmph. It's to be expected, I suppose. It's my senior year. Most of the people in my graduating class are happy it's the final year of high school. I have no time to be that happy, though. The clock is ticking away, and I have yet to complete my main objective for high school. I suppose I do have all my life to complete it, but completing it before I have a whole slew of crap on my plate preventing me would kind of be nice,? Natalia thought to herself, walking down a hallway, her short, dark blonde hair bouncing with every foot-step.
"Natalia Lee, please report to Mr. Schuester's room, immediately," Figgins's voice broadcasted over the PA system.
"What the hell does that jerk want with me?" Natalia angrily asked herself. She redirected herself into the opposite direction.
I know I made it clear to Schuester that I didn't want to really speak to him after our little talk last year. He has some nerve forcing me to have a pointless conversation with him. I'll just pretend to be passing a gallstone or something if he keeps me longer than five minutes.
Natalia looked at a door. The name plate beside it read:? William Schuester. She snickered. Se often had the urge to put a paper over the name plate with a better suiting name. Maybe something funny like Willie Dickstercles would work. The only thing preventing her was every grain of her morality telling her it wasn't worth it.
Natalia sighed and swallowed her pride. She knocked on his door, glaring at it. She heard some shuffling in the background and glared harder when the door knob turned. Will opened it and smiled at her.
"Natalia! Long time, no see! How have you been?" he asked, ushering her into the room. Her eyelid twitched in annoyance at the happiness in his voice. She turned to glare at him specifically. His smile shrunk a little for a split second, but regained it's joyfulness.
"Don't just chitchat with me, Schuester. What do you want with me? I thought I made it clear I was done with your little club right after Sectionals last year. I demand an explanation."
"Natalia, I know you're upset with me. I wanted to apologize for constantly gypping you for the past three years in Glee club. I realize I was too focused on making other stars shine that I neglected you. You are so full of talent and potential, it's mind-blowing," Will told her. Anger flared in Natalia's fierce blue eyes.
"What's your angle?" she asked. Will gave her a serious, pleading look.
"I'm trying to reboot New Directions. However, I can't do it on my own. I figured that if I had your help, I could easily get several auditions by the end of the day!"
"What's in it for me?"
"...I'll give you five solos. You may use them whenever or however you would like in the club if you help me. One to make up for every year, plus one as interest. Also, I will give you the lead in the musical if you want it. What do you say?" he asked. The proverbial gears in her head were turning in deep thought. She weighed her options. Mr. Schuester was offering her quite a lot, especially compared to what she had gotten from him in the past. She sighed and gave him the biggest smile she could conjure up.
"You have a deal. I'll go put my name on the audition sheet, and then go after anyone else you would like me to. However, if you don't hold up to your end, I will seek vengeance," Natalia said. Will smiled.
"That's great! One thing I need you to do is get as many of last year's members as you can. Firstly, though, there's someone I want you to convince to join. I heard him sing last year, and he has an amazing voice. Do you know of a boy with slightly long, auburn hair? I think I recall seeing shutter shades on his face, but I'm not sure if he'd have them on. Does it ring any bells?" Will explained. Natalia giggled.
"Oh, you must be talking about conspiracy boy. I never knew he had talent..."
"Conspiracy boy? That seems disrespectful. Do you know his name?"
"Of course. His name is Antonio, if I recall. I shared a class with him last year. I'll make sure to get him to audition," Natalia said, slight sarcasm in her voice. She then walked out the door in search of the first head of auburn hair she could find.
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In my high school life, there are many different things I have realized. First of all, side swept bangs may look cool, but they do not assure anyone wanting to hang around you just by having them. I had a feeling it wouldn't work considering that pocket lesbian, Justin Bieber, has side swept bangs. Second, it actually is possible to see through shutter shades. I thought for sure they were just some scheme to get people to stop buying blinds for their homes, and then end up walking around blindly. Boy, was I wrong. Shutter shades: 1, Antonio: 0.
Wait, that reminds me. I'm Antonio Duval. Right now I stand as a junior in this school. I'm not very popular. If you asked someone who I was, chances are they'd look at you like you just grew a third eye. I'm what people would consider brilliant. I never understood why. Personally, I think they're just trying to trick me.
"If you don't audition for Glee club, they'll send government agents to turn your family into mindless droids and steal your money," Antonio heard someone behind him say. Fear immediately showed in his light blue eyes. He looked around for whoever said it, but couldn't find anyone.
Also, I forgot to mention that I have Paranoid Personality Disorder. It's not as bad as last year since I started seeing a therapist at the end of last school year, and my friend in Akron, whom I met only last summer, has been a help. However, the government is not a force to be reckoned with. Even if this person is just messing with me, I don't want to risk it. According to my friend, show choir is fun. Also, it's not like I haven't been thinking about Glee club. I'll just have to audition. What have I got to? 'lose?
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"Are you sure we should give New Directions another chance?" a girl with bright red hair, blue-ish green eyes, and wearing a Cheerios uniform asked. She stared at the audition sheet and the four names already on it. Her eyes shifted over to her twin brother and their friend, a boy with messy black hair and brown eyes.
"Shantel, you heard Natalia. Mr. Schuester has new plans for it. We love to perform, and quite frankly it was fun last year until the Sectionals disaster," her brother explained.
"You have a point, Glen. What about you, Dennis?"
"What have we got to lose? I was just waiting to see if anyone else was interested. Turns out three others are, including Natalia. I don't care what you to do, but I'm giving Mr. Schue another chance," Dennis answered, taking a pen and writing his name on the list. Shantel and Glen looked at each other. They smiled and turned to sign their names.
"Coach Beiste would probably kill me if I didn't," Glen pointed out.
"And Coach Sylvester would yank out my molars," Shantel said, wincing at the thought. They both put their names on the sheet and walked off.
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Will checked his watch. It was 4:00, and six students were supposed to come to audition. He was a bit disappointed at the low amount of names on the audition sheet, however he was happy that there was anyone auditioning at all. Beside him sat Emma and Sue. He insisted Emma come so he could get a second opinion on the kids, and Sue demanded to be there since she was in charge of booty camp. Will rolled his eyes and looked at the list, calling out the first name.
"Natalia Lee"
Natalia walked on stage and went straight to the microphone. After clearing her throat, she began her name slate.
"My name is Natalia Lee. I'm a senior, and I will be singing 'Have a Nice Day' by Bon Jovi"
The instrumental began playing. Natalia strutted a bit across the stage and back as the music played.
"Why, you wanna tell me how to live my life. Who are you to tell me if it's black or white?" She stomped her feet, taking the microphone off the stand and strutting a few more steps before giving a confident look towards the three "judges" in the audience.
"Mama can you hear me? Try to understand. Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man? My daddy lived the lie: It's just the price that he paid. Sacrifice his life, just slaving away! Oh! If there's just one thing I hang onto that gets me through the night! I ain't gonna do what I don't want to;? 'I'm gonna live my life! Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice. Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly! When the world gets in my face, I say," Natalia furrowed her eye brows and smirked, "Have a nice day. Have a nice day!"
A guitar riff then began to play. Natalia grooved to the music as it continued playing. She looked into the audience to see a huge smile on Mr. Schuester's face. She allowed herself to give a genuine smile.
"Oh! If there's one thing I hang onto that gets me through the night, I ain't gonna do what I don't want to! I'm gonna live my life! Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice, standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly! When the world gets in my face, I say: Have a nice day. Have a nice day! Have a nice day! When the world keeps trying to drag me down, I've gotta raise my hands; gotta stand my ground. Well I say: Have a nice day. Have a nice day. Have a nice day!" Natalia put the microphone back on the stand and bowed. Emma and Will both stood and clapped, showing how impressed they were. Sue just glared at her, yelling "next". Will glared at her and sat back down. After Natalia left the stage, he looked at the next name on the list and called it out.
"Antonio Duval"
Antonio walked straight over to the microphone on the stage. When Will saw him, he was excited. He leaned over to Emma.
"This is the kid I talked about earlier! Prepare to be impressed!" he whispered. Emma just smiled. She nodded at Antonio to go on.
"My name is Antonio Jayden Duval. I'm a junior, and I'll be performing 'Blue Collar Man' by Styx," he slated.
"I've never seen a kid perform anything from Styx. Well, show us what you've got," Will stated. Antonio nodded and waited for the music. Once he heard the electric organ play, he turned around. He grabbed the blue shutter shades dangling off of his belt and put them on his head. Swiftly, he turned around, pushing the shades over his eyes.
"Boom"
He began moving to the beat of the music, waiting for more of the lyrics to start. Quickly, he pushed the shutter shades back above his head and onto the top of his head. He got closer to the microphone and began singing.
"Give me a job; give me security! Give me a chance to survive! I'm just a poor soul in the unemployment line. My god, I'm hardly alive! My mother and father...my wife and my friends; you see them laugh in my face! But I've got the power, and I've got the will! I'm not a charity case! I'll take those long nights, impossible odds! Keeping my eye to the keyhole. If it takes all that to be just what I am. Well, I'm gonna be a blue collar man!" Antonio took the microphone and started moving around a little more to put more life into it than there already was.
"Keeping my mind on a better life! When happiness...is only a heartbeat away! Paradise, can it be all I heard it was? I close my eyes, and maybe I'm already there!" the guitar solo began, and right on cue Antonio started adding choreography to random parts. He ran from one side of the stage to the other. Turning his back to the audience, he ran over to the band members playing the music. Going by each of them, he pantomimed the actions they were doing. He then alternated between twirls and leaps back to where he left the microphone in the stand to begin the next part.
"I'll take those long nights, impossible odds! Keeping my back to the wall, if it takes all that! Be just what I am! I'm gonna be a blue collar man! You don't understand! I'll take those long nights, impossible odds! Keeping my eye to the keyhole, if it takes all night to be just who I am! Well, I'd rather be a blue collar- gotta be a blue collar- gonna be a blue collar man! Alright!" Antonio pantomimed an air guitar as the very end started playing off. He looked directly at the three in the audience and smirked.
"Believe it," he said the final lyrics into the microphone. He then turned around while the finishing notes played. He ran forward, and hopped, twisting around. He ran, sliding to his knees and finally falling back. The last drum beat played and he got back up, looking into the audience. Will was ecstatic. He hadn't seen a performance so good in a long time. He believed he had just found his new male lead. Emma was even a bit excited and definitely impressed. Sue just kind of nodded. She wouldn't admit out loud that she liked the performance, but she also didn't complain
"That was completely outstanding! I'm speechless! I think it's safe to say...welcome to Glee club!" Will happily shouted. Antonio grinned.
"Thank you!" after, he rushed off the stage. Will examined the audition list again, advancing to the next name.
"Mimi Martin," he said, not recognizing the name at all. He stared as a petite girl with shoulder length, wavy, brown hair and big brown eyes walked on stage. She came to the microphone and smiled.
"I'm Mimi Martin. I'm a senior, and I'll be performing 'Fame' by Irene Cara," she slated. Unlike the last two, she didn't really move at all on stage. She came off as kind of plain to Will, and she hadn't started. He just stared until the lyrics started. Mimi smiled, and took a deep breath.
"Baby look at me, and tell me what you see. You ain't seen the best of me yet! Give me time, I'll make you forget the rest! I've got more in me, and you can set it free! I can catch the moon in my hand! Don't you know who I am? Remember my name! Fame! I'm gonna live forever! I'm gonna learn how to fly high! I feel it coming together! People will see me and cry! Fame! I'm gonna make it to heaven! Light up the sky like a flame! Fame! I'm gonna live forever! Baby remember my name!" she sung very strongly. Will was taken aback. He did not know where all that power and confidence in her voice came from. Sure she wasn't moving around, but that didn't matter. The vocals by themselves made up for that.
"Baby hold me tight, 'cause you can make it right! You can shoot me straight to the top! Give me love and take all I've got to give! Baby I'll be tough. Too much is not enough, no! I can ride your heart till it breaks! Oo, I've got what it takes! Fame! I'm gonna live forever! I'm gonna learn how to fly! I feel it coming together! People will see me and cry! Fame! I'm gonna make it to heaven. Light up the sky like a flame. Fame! I'm gonna make it to heaven! Baby, remember my name!" she finished, and bowed, thanking them for listening.
"That was amazing, Mimi. And you say you're a senior?" Will asked.
"I do believe that's correct," she answered.
"I've never seen you before. Are you new?"
"I am, actually. My family just moved here from New Mexico. I enjoyed being in Glee club back at home, so I figured I'd audition here!" Mimi explained.
"Well, your audition was killer. Welcome to the New Directions!" Will said. Mimi smiled.
"Thank you very much! I can't wait to start singing with you guys!" and with that, Mimi walked off the stage. It was time for the next person.
"Alexandra Bryant"
A shy girl with long brown hair slowly walked onto the stage. Her brown eyes squinted through her glasses to look at the audience. She clenched her eyes shut, approaching the microphone.
"Mah-my name is...Alexandra Buh-bryant. I'm a freshman, and I'll be singing 'I'm Free' by Kenny Loggins," she said, slightly stumbling over her words from the slight stage fright she had. Will was a bit unsure about this one, even more so than the last. He wasn't sure if New Directions could take another singer with confidence problems.
"Looking into your eyes, I know I'm right. If there's anything worth my love, it's worth a fight. We only get one chance! But nothing ties our hands! You're what I want. Listen to me. Nothing I want is out of my reach. I'm free! Heaven helps the man who fights his fears! Love's the only thing that keeps me here! You're the reason that I'm hanging on! My heart's staying where my heart belongs!" Will was actually impressed. Despite her shyness, she was able to sing without a problem. He knew he could work through her shyness to help her sing like the star she is.
"I wanna hold you now! And I won't hold you down! I'm shaking the past. Making my breaks. Taking control, if that's what it takes! I'm free! Heaven helps the man who fights his fears! Loves the only thing that keeps me here! You're the reason that I'm hanging on! My heart's staying where my heart belongs! I'm free!" Alexandra paused during the instrumental break for the lyrics to start again. She moved a bit to the music, almost as if she was starting to become comfortable. She smiled and looked out into the audience.
"I wanna hold you now! And I won't hold you down! You're what I want. Listen to me. Nothing I want's out of my reach! I'm free! Heaven helps the man who fights his fears! Loves the only thing that keeps me here! You're the reason that I'm hanging on. My hearts staying where my heart belongs! I'm free!" Alexandra finished. She looked hopefully into the audience, hoping that she'd made it in.
"That was very great, Alexandra. I'm impressed that you did so well with a song that is very masculine. You added your own feminine touch in a good way. Welcome to the Glee club. We are excited to have you," Will explained. Alexandra smiled happily and nodded. She quickly shuffled off the stage. Will couldn't believe there was only three left. Looking at the names, he smiled. They were kids in Glee club the previous year. He had to hand it to Natalia. She did a good job luring new people in.
"Dennis Cooper"
Dennis walked out onto the stage. He put his hands on his hips, wearing the classic look of confidence that he'd always had when he performed.
"I'm Dennis Cooper. I'm a sophomore, and I'll be performing 'I am a Rock' by Simon and Garfunkel," he slated. Will nodded and urged him to begin. Dennis gripped the microphone, putting his mouth close to it.
"A winter's day...in a deep and dark December..." he slowly backed away as the music got more upbeat, "I am alone. Gazing from my window, to the streets below. I'm a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow. I am a rock! I am an island!" Dennis stepped away, snapping his fingers and bopping his hips to the beat.
"I've built walls. A fortress deep and mighty. That none may penetrate! I have no need for friendship. Friendship causes pain! It's laughter, and it's loving I disdain! I am a rock. I am an island!" Dennis smirked as a very short instrumental section played.
"I have my books! And my poetry to protect me. I am shielded in my armor! Hiding in my room, safe within my womb. I touch no one and no one touches me! I am a rock! I am an island! And a rock feels no pain...and an island never cries..."
"Thank you, Dennis. I'm glad to see you back in Glee club. Next up is...Glen Olson!"
Dennis walked off on stage as Glen walked off. When they crossed paths, they did a high five and Glen continued over to the microphone. He winked, a grin on his face.
"Hello, there! I am the amazing Glen Olson. I am a sophomore, and I will be singing 'Piano Man' by Billy Joel!" Glen slated. Mr. Schue chuckled. It was good to see the twins back. He missed their charming, witty selves.
"It's nine o' clock on a Saturday. The regular crowd shuffles in. There's an old man sitting next to me, making love to his tonic and gin. He says son can you play me a memory! I'm not really sure how it goes! But it's sad and it's sweet, and I knew it complete! When I wore a younger man's clothes! La la la de de da. La la la de de da...da da. Sing us a song, you're the piano man! Sing us a song tonight! Well, we're all in the mood for a melody! And you've got us feeling alright!" Glen sang, putting his heart and soul into it. Will missed the passion in Glen's voice every time he sang. He felt glad to know he'd have it back.
"Now John at the bar is a friend of mine. He gets me my drinks for free. He's quick with a joke or to light up your smoke, but there's some place that he'd rather be. He says Glen I believe this is killing me, as the smile ran away from his face. Well, I'm sure that I could be a movie star, if I could get out of this place! La la la de de da. La la de de da...da da," Glen took the microphone and ran over to the piano. He set up the microphone and began playing the piano interlude. When the accordion started playing, Glen grabbed the microphone.
"It's a pretty good crowd for a Saturday, and the manager gives me a smile,"? Glen began walking back upstage, "Cause he knows that it's me they've been coming to see to forget about life for a while! And the piano, it sounds like a carnival! And the microphone smells like a beer! And they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar, saying 'Man, what are you doing here?' Oh la la la, de de da. La la de? 'de da...da da. Sing us a song, you're the piano man! Sing us a song tonight! Well, we're all in the mood for a melody, and you've got us feeling alright!" Glen finished. He placed the microphone back on the stand.
"That was terrific, Glen! Welcome back! Shantel Olson, it's your turn now. You're the last one, so show us what you've got," Will said. After Glen left the stage, Shantel skipped over to the microphone.
"Hi! I'm Shantel Olson! I'm a sophomore, and I'll be singing 'Mamma Mia' by ABBA!" she slated. The music started, and Shantel began moving her body to the beat.
"I've been cheated by you since I don't know when. So I made up my mind, it must come to an end. Look at me now! Will I ever learn? I don't know how, but I suddenly lose control! There's a fire within my soul! Just one look and I can hear a bell ring. One more look, and I forget everything. Whoa! Mamma mia! Here I go again! My, my, how can I resist you? Mamma mia! Does it show again? My, my, just how much I missed you! Yes, I've been brokenhearted! Blue since the day we parted! Why, why, did I ever let you go? Mamma mia! Now I really know! My, my, I could never let you go!" Shantel moved around a little during the instrumental break.
"Mamma mia! Even if I say! Bye-bye, leave me now or never! Mamma mia! It's a game we play! Bye-bye doesn't mean forever! Mamma mia! My, my, how can I resist you? Mamma mia! Does it show again? My, my, just how much I missed you! Yes, I've been brokenhearted! Blue since the day we parted! Why, why, did I ever let you go? Mamma mia! Now I really know! My, my, I could never let you go!" Shantel did twirls as the last part played. When the music stopped, Shantel bowed and smiled at everyone in the audience.
"Mr. Schuester? What are your final notes?" she asked. He laughed.
"You're in, of course. I'm glad you came by and auditioned this year, Shantel. Thank you," Will said.
"I'll see you tomorrow in Glee rehearsal, then!" Shantel enthusiastically replied, walking off the stage. Will looked at Emma, then at Sue.
"What do you two think?" he asked.
"Well, I don't care what you or Erna think. I think they all could have tried a little harder. However, you're brain has turned to mush from all the product in your hair, so I know you can't pick out any flaws. I for one am dreading the first day of dealing with those sloppy boobs at booty camp," Sue explained. She then stood up and left. Will rolled his eyes.? Typical Sue,? he thought. Emma smiled at him.
"Just like every year, you have the talented kids. There's only seven, but everyone shines bright in their own way. I find it exciting!" she said. Will stood up, and offered a hand to Emma. She took it and helped her up.
"Thanks, Em. I'm glad I always have your support," he murmured. The couple looked each other in the eyes, smiling. Slowly, Will his mouth closer to hers. They shared a kiss before leaving the auditorium, hand in hand.
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Will walked into the choir room the next day. He had grown so used to coming to an empty choir room, but couldn't help but smile when he saw seven kids in there. Mimi and Natalia were in a conversation, talking about whatever was on their minds. Mimi was trying to get Alexandra to join their conversation, but not succeeding very well. Glen, Shantel, and Dennis were standing around the piano, chatting and laughing. Antonio was sitting by himself, longingly looking back and forth between both groups.
"Hey guys! Welcome to the first Glee club meeting! As many of you know, I'm Mr. Schue, your coach for the next year. I look forward to teaching all of you. We are going to make it to Nationals. I can guarantee it. Now, then...who here is ready to sing?" Will asked. Everyone raised their hands, some more enthusiastically than others.
"That's the spirit! Alright, I have our first song. I find it to be a great song for all of us to sing for the first time. When I first started coaching this club, they were all underdogs. Since then, New Directions rose amongst the ranks here. I started seeing less underdogs every year. I was so used to it, and it made me happy to see all the talent coming in. However, I learned the hard way that anything can change. Watching New Directions go through so many changes was tiring, but I learned to roll with it," Mr. Schue explained, passing out the sheet music.
"The song I chose for us is 'Roll with the Changes' by REO Speedwagon. Now, I know from past experience that you'll all think REO is lame. However, it's not about how old the music is. It's about having fun with the song."
The room went silent. Everyone was looking through the lyrics, seeing which parts they were to sing. Will waited anxiously for someone to complain about how the song belongs trapped in a time capsule forever. His previous students rarely ever fully accepted anything that came before the 90s.
"Mr. Schue, I like REO Speedwagon's music. I think you made the perfect choice," Antonio firmly stated, a smile on his face.
"That's great! On that note, let's start rehearsing!"
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Antonio stood on the same stage he had auditioned on the day before. This time, though, he had been joined by the other six. Mimi stood on one side of him, and Natalia stood on the other. Behind them, the other four stood. Antonio believed he should be nervous about getting a lot of the lines, but he wasn't. He just saw it as an ordinary day in the life of Antonio Jayden Duval.
The music began playing. Everyone began snapping their fingers and moving their shoulders back and forth. Antonio took three big steps forward as Mimi and Natalia lined up behind him. He began singing.
"As soon as you are able! Woman, I am willing! To make the break that we are on the brink of!" he stepped to the left as Mimi took over.
"My cup is on the table! My love is spilling!" Antonio walked to Mimi and twirled her as they sang together. "Waiting here for you to take and drink of!".? Natalia stepped backward a few steps, turned around and slowly went by the four in back as she sang.
"So if you're tired of the same old story! Oh, turn some pages!" She stopped at the end and pulled Alexandra over. "I will be here when you are ready to roll with the changes! Yeah!"
Dennis, Shantel, and Glen all leaped forward as Antonio and Mimi were dancing around Natalia and Alexandra. Dennis took two more steps forward and started singing.
"I knew it had to happen!" The twins quickly came up behind him and put a hand on each of his shoulders and sang with him. "Felt the tables turning! Got me through my darkest hour!". Alexandra burst through Antonio and Mimi, sending them twirling off in opposite directions, and started her lines.
"I heard the thunder clapping! Felt the desert burning! Until you poured on me like a sweet sunshower!" Shantel, Glen, and Dennis all sat on the left edge of the stage, while Mimi, Natalia, and Alexandra set on the right edge. They leaned from side to side as Antonio walked in the middle of them and sang.
"So if you're tired of the same old story! Oh, turn some pages! I will be here when you are ready...to roll with the changes! Ohhh, yea!". Mimi and Shantel both went to stand beside him and sing with him. "So if you're tired of the same old story! Oh, baby turn some pages! I will be here when you are ready to roll with the changes!" Antonio stepped forward away from them and continued a bit longer by himself.
"Baby! Roll with the changes! Ahh! You know, you know, you know you got to..." the rest of the New Directions all stood back up and took to weaving in and out of each other, singing the background vocals.
"Keep on rolling!"
"Oh, yeah!"
"Keep on rolling! Oo!"
"Ohh, roll with the changes! Keep on rolling!"
"Keep on rolling!"
"Oh, yeah!"
"Keep on rolling! Oo!"
"Ohh, now roll with the changes! Oh baby!"
"Keep on rolling!"
"Oh babe!"
"Keep on rolling, oo!"
"Oh, you got to, got to roll with the changes! Got to, got to, got to, got to keep on it!"
"Keep on rolling, oo!"
"You got to, got to, got to learn to, got to learn to, got to learn to roll!"
The music continued on while longer. Everyone just kind of danced and had fun while still waiting for it to stop. Towards the end, they all continued to sing "keep on rolling" until the very end. They then all got in a diagonal line, raise their arms up, then pulled them down while putting their heads down as the last guitar chord played.
Will clapped joyfully as they finished, laughing.
"That was fantastic, guys! I do believe we are on our way up!"
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I hope it wasn't too bad. After this note, I'll list ? the songs. If it's anything like something someone else has already written, it's unintentional D: After having ask accounts on deviantART and being called a copycat, I definitely don't want something like that to happen again. Any coincidences to plot, characters, concept, etc is unintentional.?
Songs:?
"Have a Nice Day" by Bon Jovi - Natalia?
"Blue Collar Man" by Styx - Antonio
"Fame" by Irene Cara - Mimi
"I'm Free" by Kenny Loggins - Alexandra
"I am a Rock" by Simon and Garfunkel - Dennis
"Piano Man" by Billy Joel - Glen
"Mama Mia!" by ABBA - Shantel
"Roll with the Changes" by REO Speedwagon - New Directions
If anyone wants to know what the characters look like, I'll post pictures with the next chapter owo; I have them all drawn. And that's it! Thanks for reading!