Disclaimer: I do not own Glee, characters, or songs used.

Warning advised: Mature Language/Smut may be included.

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Rachel returned to her loft that she shared with Kurt after another failed attempt at Hollywood and messed up her Broadway dream. She also never should have left NYADA. There are so many things she wished she could have changed. Since Finn's death, she acted impulsively and disappointed in herself. The positive is that she did get to play one of her dream roles on Broadway, and no one can ever take that away from her. Rachel has decided to swallow her pride and go back to Lima and McKinley to resurrect the New Directions. She would be damned to let Sue Sylvester take away the Arts at McKinley. She wants to inspire the next generation but also hope they avoid the mistakes she's made. She wanted to do this not just for herself but for Mr. Shue and Finn.

Kurt: Hey Rachel, are you all packed and ready to head back to Ohio?

Rachel: Yeah I am. *sitting on bed, sad*

Kurt: What's wrong?

Rachel: *sobbing* I am just a joke. I can't believe I messed up my life, my dream, I got fame hungry. Everything that I had mapped out for my life ended in failure. I guess life doesn't always work out the way we hoped it would be.

Kurt: Rach, yes you have made mistakes. So have I. So have many of us. But, Rachel look at the accomplishments you HAVE made. How about freshmen year you were the only freshmen to participate in the Winter program at NYADA, you got to star on Broadway as Fanny Brice. You had an amazing opening night..I did warn you about NYADA. But live and learn right? I know Finn wouldn't want you to sit around feeling sorry for yourself.

Rachel: I know. Also my life feels lonely. Everyone else has someone, and it feels like I am not allowed to move forward with my love life because I feel like it's betraying Finn.

Kurt: You will find love again. Give yourself time to forgive and love yourself again. Don't make the mistakes you made in high school. Find someone willing to fight for you.

Rachel: I need to straighten my life first. But, thank you Kurt. I am so glad to have my best friend by my side. I love you. Hummelberry ready to battle Sue Sylvester.

Kurt: Blaine is going back to head the Dalton Warblers so that is going to be interesting. And Mr Shue with Vocal Adrenaline.

Rachel: Let the acapella wars begin. Musical throw down

.Kurt: Take no prisoners.

Rachel: I am ready.

Kurt: So am I.

Rachel: Hear me roar.

Kurt: No more Katy please.

Rachel: Haha Lima, Ohio your Divas are coming home to stay!

Kurt: Let's Go Diva.

Rachel and Kurt grab their belongings and take a last look at their home . It really was Bittersweet. Rachel's dads are always traveling so Rachel will be able to move back home. For that she is grateful Time for new experiences. Maybe eventually love will find her again.

 Rachel, Kurt, and Blaine got into the rental truck, and waved goodbye to New York..Rachel fights back tears as she begins to sing a long to a song on her iPod called "Bring on the Rain" by Jo Dee Messina.

(Rachel)

Another day has almost come and gone
 Can't imagine what else could go wrong
 Sometimes I'd like to hide away somewhere and lock the door
 A single battle lost but not the war

(Blaine)

 'Cause, tomorrow's another day
 And I'm thirsty anyway
 So bring on the rain

(Rachel)

 It's almost like the hard times circle 'round
 A couple drops and they all start coming down
 Yeah, I might feel defeated and I might hang my head
 I might be barely breathing but I'm not dead, no

(Kurt)

 'Cause, tomorrow's another day
 And I'm thirsty anyway
 So bring on the rain, ooh

(Blaine/Rachel)

 I'm not gonna let it get me down
 I'm not gonna cry
 And I'm not gonna lose any sleep tonight

(Kurt/Rachel)

 'Cause, tomorrow's another day
 And I'm thirsty anyway
 So bring on the rain

(Blaine)

 'Cause, tomorrow's another day
 And I'm thirsty anyway
 So bring on the rain, ooh

(Rachel)

 Bring on, bring on the rain

 No I'm not gonna let it get me down
 I'm not gonna cry
 So bring on the rain, ooh

(Blaine)

 Bring on, bring on the rain
 Bring on the rain

(All)
 Bring on the rain, ooh

Kurt drove, as Rachel sat next to Blaine, and smiled at her best friends. They were going to be okay.

A/N: End of Chapter One. Next chapter Kurt, Rachel, Blaine are back in Ohio, and check in with Hunter Clarington. Hope you enjoy so far. Read & Review.