Epilogue

Okay, okay, they didn't win at regionals but Klaine was a fact, Watermaine was in jail for attempted rape, rape, sexual harassment, abuse and pedophilia, yes the cops had find a lot of pictures of Asian boys on his computer, boys under the age of 18. There were pictures of Wes, Liam and Chris there as well, taken in the showers in the Dalton gym. When Aaron and Malcolm Montgomery found that out their son/nephew and wife/sister-in-law had to tie them to a pair of chairs using rope and duct tape.

Dalton got a new principal a man named Vincent Carmichael. The man had given a good first impression and the first thing he did was removing all rules that Watermaine had created, except the one about working off detention. He liked that idea better than having putting detention time on the permanent records. The man was kind, just, had a sense of humor and understood teenage boys in a way no other principal at Dalton ever had. But… there was one time that scared and worried the crap out of the Warblers and that happened a bit before regionals.

Wes was back 100% and they had performed a song for the girls at Crawford County Day in a try to get "sexified" as Blaine called it. How they got Wes to approve of that many boys at Dalton wondered. But how did they get him to approve? Well they didn't. Wes didn't even know why he and the Warblers headed to that warehouse.

He had gotten sheet music and had studied it on the way there and when the performance took place and Blaine held his little speech Nick and Jeff who stood beside Wes could feel the storm cloud building in the boy and they were nervous… throughout the whole performance.

Afterwards Thad knew he saw Wes exchange numbers with a cute girl… and that the oldest Warbler, their papa-bear, momma-bird, big brother, leader, shelter in the storm, their defender had been smiling throughout the whole thing.

"Oh come on Wes, you have to admit it was fun", Nick said a few hours after the performance. All boys were gathered in the Warbler Hall once again and the look on Wes' face told them all he was not as amused as they were.

"We made complete fools out of ourselves… again", Wes said and looked at Blaine and Kurt. "Some more than others and the student council president at Crawford was not amused about our antics."

"Oh come on Wes", David told his friend. "Please don't tell me you didn't enjoy it! The girls obviously did!"

"But the student council president didn't", Wes barked and they all looked at him. "This will mean we will all get into trouble because I can bet good money on the fact that she went straight to their principal and told them of our antics and Madame De Pilar picked up her phone and rang to Dalton as soon as she heard."

"So", Kurt asked. "What are the school gonna do? I mean we enjoyed the show as did all the girls but that student council president. We just have to say we practiced for regionals."

The others agreed, Wes was standing up, his hands resting on the council table and his face resembled that of a storm cloud.

"Oh come on Wes", Blaine said, the most used phrase of the day. "Lighten up a bit. It was fun, see even I think it was kinda fun and I was making the biggest fool out of myself."

"Yeah come on", David teased and started to poke Wes in the side. "Where's that smile?"

"Yeah what about that smile you gave that girl", Thad said and Wes glared at him.

"What, she did give you her number." Thad said looking sheepish. Wes only glared harder. The other boys all started to call to Wes about smiling or admitting he had fun. The calls went something like this:

"Come on Wessy!"

"Smile a little!"

"Where's that goofy grin?"

"You can do it!"

"Smile, smile, smile."

"Please smile."

"Pretty please smile."

"Will you smile if I make a joke?"

All this was said at the same time… while David was still poking Wes in the side. After a bit Wes snorted, shook his head and smiled.

"Aha!" David said triumphant. "There's that smile!"

"Can you admit now that you had fun", Thad asked.

"Fine", Wes said and smiled. "I had a little fun."

"WHOO!" the Warblers cheered. To get the overly serious Wes to have fun was an accomplishment in itself. Wes laughed and shook his head fondly and when he was about to sit down again the door opened and Principal Carmichael entered.

"Sir", Wes greeted him standing up straight again.

"Wes, boys", Carmichael said smiling slightly. "Wes I must exchange a few words about a certain performance."

Wes threw a pointed look at the Warblers.

"How does he do that", Luke whispered to Fred and Frank who just shrugged.

"How did he know that", Jeff asked Nick who, like Fred and Frank, only shrugged.

"Okay", Wes said. "Thad. David."

The other two council members rose.

"Um actually", Carmichael said and the two boys froze. "I only wish to speak with you Wes."

Wes blinked in confusion and noticed the Warblers stare at him in worry.

"Very well then", Wes said and walked around the council table. "Boys continue without me, I will be back soon." He followed Carmichael out and as soon as the doors closed the Warblers started to talk worriedly. Kurt patted Nick on the shoulder and the younger boy turned to him.

"He's gonna be okay… right", Kurt asked him.

"I hope so", Nick said. "Last time this happened it was Thompson talking to him and we all know how that ended…"

Kurt sighed, knowing Nick was right and then he prayed to Gaga that things would turn out right this time.

Wes followed Carmichael to the office. Carmichael opened the door, motioned for Wes to get inside and Wes smiled and stepped inside. The room was filled with light, stylish wooden furniture and draperies that Wes knew Kurt would love. They were pulled aside to let in a lot of love and Wes noticed that the old carpet was gone. Everything seemed lighter and happier in the room. Wes smiled slightly and Carmichael sat down behind his new desk.

"What did you want to talk about sir", Wes asked politely as he closed the door.

"Take a seat Wes", Carmichael said and pointed at the chair in front of his desk with a smile on his lips. Wes sat down, feeling nervous and just a tad frightened. Carmichael seemed to notice this.

"I know your story Wes", he said gently. "You don't have to worry or be afraid. I am only here to do good things. I did reestablish your student council with you as its head did I not?"

"You did sir."

"Well I do care about all of my students, especially those who has been bullied or worse." He smiled gently. "I got a call from Crawford today."

"I see sir", Wes mumbled and bit his lip.

"Whose idea was it to sing for the girls at Crawford?"

"Mine", Wes said without hesitation, getting just a bit of a déjà vu feeling and that worried him.

"Was it a success?"

"Well… 50/50 sir. The girls enjoyed the show, most of them and we had fun and got some extra rehearsal for regionals. But we maybe… should've skipped the foam cannon and such."

"Yes a bit too much wasn't it?"

"Yes sir. Now afterwards I think the whole thing could've been managed differently."

"Oh really?" Carmichael cocked his eyebrows smiling. "How would've you done it? If you had to remake it."

"Well I'd find a different song to perform and make sure that all boys are aware of what is proper and what is not proper. Maybe even a better place to perform than that drafty old warehouse."

"I see. Well Wes it is very honorable of you to take the blame for your friends' idea."

"Pardon me sir?"

"Wes", the man stood up. "The way you told me how you'd want to remake the performance tells me you had nothing to do with this. I guess you had no idea what was going on, am I right?"

"No sir. It was all my idea. I will take whatever punishment you want me to have."

"Punishment", Carmichael asked confused. "Why on Earth would I punish you?"

"Sir?"

"It is the funniest performance I have ever heard about! I was about to suggest it being performed at the next student body meeting, well without the foam cannons and beach balls."

Wes stared at the man.

"Y… You mean it sir?" he asked.

"Yes I do", Carmichael said and smiled. "I was once a student here myself and always thought the Warblers were too stiff. But what of what I've heard today and of a certain GAP-attack I really want the student to take part of that humorous side of the Warblers. So what are you planning on doing for regionals?" Wes grinned and the two of them started to talk about the Warblers and everything else about the school that would interest Carmichael.

David drummed his fingers on the table watching the door. Wes had been gone for a long time. The others were also watching the door. After a few more minutes the handle turned and the door slowly opened. Wes entered and David's eyebrows shut up because Wes was grinning like a lunatic. Wes grinned as he walked up to the council table and they all stared at him in shock as he sat down.

"What", he asked.

"What's wrong with you", Thad asked.

"Nothing's wrong with me Thad I'm as happy as can be!"

They all stared at him again and then at Kurt, who shared Wes' room so he might know what is wrong… right?

"What are you looking at me for", Kurt asked confused. Wes just grinned and Chris looked at him worriedly. Wes only winked at him before opening up his note book and added in notes for the upcoming regionals and student body meeting.

So you see, things were finally turning out for the better. They all attended Liam's funeral and sang songs for him and they did not get past regionals but the Warblers didn't really care, after all… "evil" had been vanquished and they were all safe, their Wes was back, Klaine were finally together, the school was happy again, Watermaine and Moore were both in jail, principal Carmichael was a perfect principal and for Kurt Hummel life was great because he could return to McKinley.

His new friends and boyfriend had serenaded him as he left. But as Kurt watched them go he knew he had one last thing to do. He ran up the steps and threw his arms around Wes from behind. The New Directions froze and looked confused, Blaine smiled and the other Warblers grinned. Wes turned around and hugged Kurt back.

"I'll miss sharing room with you", Kurt mumbled so only Wes heard, but aloud he said:

"Thanks for taking the blame for us Wes, even though you didn't have to."

"It's what leaders are for Kurt", Wes said and ruffled the boy's hair, without getting killed for it. "They are meant to take the blame."

Kurt smiled and kissed Wes on the cheek and Wes chuckled and did the same. The Warblers and the ND stared. Kurt then smiled.

"Wes", he said. "Could you… just once… for everyone to hear."

"What", Wes asked confused.

Kurt smirked and cleared his throat and said:
"Wesley, why couldn't you have stayed calm for once, instead of flying off the handle!" Then he sang: (Kurt, Wes, Both, All)

I hope you're happy!
I hope you're happy now
I hope you're happy how you
Hurt your cause forever
I hope you think you're clever!

Rachel cocked an eyebrow, would that Wes guy be able to pull off Elphaba? Wes only smirked and turned to Kurt singing:

I hope you're happy
I hope you're happy, too
I hope you're proud how you
Would grovel in submission
To feed your own ambition

So though I can't imagine how
I hope you're happy right now

(spoken) Wesley, listen to me. Just say you're sorry:
(sung) You can still be with the wizard
What you've worked and waited for
You can have all you ever wanted

(spoken) I know
(sung) But I don't want it -
No - I can't want it
Anymore

Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I'm through with playing by the rules
Of someone else's game
Too late for second-guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes: and leap!

It's time to try
Defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying gravity
And you can't pull me down!

Can't I make you understand?
You're having delusions of grandeur

I'm through accepting limits
'Cuz someone says they're so
Some things I cannot change
But till I try, I'll never know!
Too long I've been afraid of
Losing love I guess I've lost
Well, if that's love
It comes at much too high a cost!

Wes ran down the steps and jumped onto one of the tables, Kurt following while the Warblers and the New Directions just grinned.

I'd sooner buy
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I'm defying gravity
And you can't pull me down

Wes held his hand out to Kurt.

(spoken) Kurt - come with me. Think of what we could
do: together.

(sung) Unlimited
Together we're unlimited
Together we'll be the greatest team
There's ever been
Kurtsie-
Dreams, the way we planned 'em

If we work in tandem

Kurt took Wes' hand and was pulled onto the table.

There's no fight we cannot win
Just you and I
Defying gravity
With you and I
Defying gravity

They'll never bring us down!
(spoken) Well? Are you coming?

I hope you're happy
Now that you're choosing this

(spoken) You too
(sung) I hope it brings you bliss

I really hope you get it
And you don't live to regret it
I hope you're happy in the end
I hope you're happy, my friend

As the music from the band intensified Wes ran up the stairs and at the top turned to Kurt and the ND, the Warblers were behind him and Wes sang loud and clear:

So if you care to find me
Look to the western sky!
As someone told me lately:
"Ev'ryone deserves the chance to fly!"
And if I'm flying solo
At least I'm flying free
To those who'd ground me
Take a message back from me

Tell them how I am
Defying gravity
I'm flying high
Defying gravity
And soon I'll match them in renown
And nobody in all of Oz
No wizard that there is or was
Is ever gonna bring me down!

I hope you're happy!

Look at him, he's wicked!
Get him!

Bring me down!

No one mourns the wicked
So we've got to bring her

Ahhh!

Down!

The crowd cheered and the Warblers left McKinley high to return back to their own school, the safe haven of Dalton Academy, recently threatened but now restored and all because one boy decided to take the blame.

The End

And that's that folks :) I am thankful for ALL reviews and all favs and followers :) I hope you enjoyed the story as much as I enjoyed writing it. Next "project" is Asian Mystery at the same time as I work on Little Brother Wes (which next chapter will be up tomorrow or the day after - since this chapter was updated).

So get on the ride and let's go :) If you have any oneshots suggestions that you want me to write I'll do my best to write them ;) No guarantees tough :P

Take Care, this is Eraman signing off ;) For now.