A/N: So there will still be angst in this story, but I am trying to lighten it all a bit before it gets heavy again, just a little reprieve from all the drama. This isn't the best chapter, just the set up for some things but it brings the Club into the story so that's a plus. And thank you for wishing my hand well! lol

Songs:

"Don't Give Up By Peter Gabriel And Kate Bush

Seleana Gomez "Who Says"

Rascal Flats "Stand"

Avril Lavigne "Keep Holding On"

"Is everything set up?" Quinn asked Santana who had stopped over to pick up the dating couple.

"Yup, everything is ready to go, and protection detail is ready. Where's Berry?" Santana asked.

"Right here, what are you guys talking about?" Rachel asked as she walked into the kitchen. Last night, Quinn had tried to calm and ease the brunette's fears about school and her mother, but nothing had worked. Rachel did finally allow Quinn to hold her though, which made Quinn think that Rachel was at least trying.

"Nothing." Quinn and Santana replied at the same time, Rachel just raised an eyebrow in question. "Seriously, it's all good. Are you ready to go back? The tutor said you were caught up in every class." Quinn said, trying to steal the diva's attention.

"Am I ready? No. Will I go? Yes." Rachel answered honestly, moving into the blonde's arms and taking a deep breath. Just the smell of Quinn calmed her senses.

"Ok, then lets go." Santana replied as she led the way out to her car.

Rachel was literally shaking as they pulled into the parking lot of William McKinley. There were so many people around, it was nerve racking. The brunette had really only been in the company of Brittany, Puck, Santana and of course Quinn and Judy. Now, there were hundreds of students mulling about the entrance, and Rachel knew there were at least five times that already inside.

"The school never looked so crowded." Rachel said softly, her chocolate doe like eyes open wide.

"It's ok, Santana and I or Brittany and Puck will always been with you." Quinn soothed as the group got of the car. Quinn immediately grabbed Rachel's hand, she frowned when she could feel the brunette's hand shaking in her own.

"It's ok Rach, I wouldn't let anything bad happen to you, not again." Quinn promised, the little diva's fear went down a little at the admission. "Come with us the auditorium though."

"What's in there?" Rachel asked confused. They had class in a half hour, and they still needed to check in with Ms. Pillsbury and go to their lockers.

"Just trust blondie here, alright?" Santana grumbled as she led the way.

When Rachel walked inside the school, all eyes were on her. It was known around town what had happened. People either believed Rachel or were on Finn's side. Luckily, most were on Rachel's side because Finn split.

"Do ya'll have a reason to be starring at my girlfriend?" Called out Quinn, sending a menacing glare to the student body.

"Girlfriend?" One brave cheerio asked.

"Do you have a problem with that?" Santana growled.

"No captain." The cheerio quickly replied. Quinn nodded in affirmation, proud of her work. No one would come near Rachel now.

"Quinn come on, we need to get Rach there like two minutes ago." Santana urged, giving the blonde a light shove.

"Right, come on Rach." Quinn said softly, tugging gently on the girl's arm. Rachel kept her head down and let Quinn lead the way. She was happy Quinn had stood up for her, but now people were whispering and sending glances when Quinn wasn't looking. She didn't want to be a spectacle.

As they entered the auditorium, Quinn had Rachel sit in the front row before she and Santana ran up on stage. A spotlight was pointed at Quinn and the band. Music began to play as Quinn lifted her head and starred right at her girl beginning to sing.

"In this proud land we grew up strong we were wanted all along I was taught to fight, taught to win I never thought I could fail no fight left or so it seems I am a woman whose dreams have all deserted I've changed my face, I've changed my name but no one wants you when you lose don't give up 'cos you have friends don't give up you're not beaten yet don't give up I know you can make it good….

As Quinn tailed off all the lights on stage sprang to life as all the girls joined the blonde on stage dancing around as they sang.

You've got every rightTo a beautiful on! Who says?Who says you're not perfect?Who says you're not worth it?Who says you're the only one that's hurting?Trust me, That's the price of says you're not pretty?Who says you're not beautiful?Who says?Who says you're not star potential?Who says you're not presidential?Who says you can't be in movies?Listen to me, listen to says you don't past the test?Who says you can't be the best?Who said?Who said?Would you tell me who said that?Yeah~Who said?Who says?Who says you're not perfect?Who says you're not worth it?Who says you're the only one that's hurting?Trust me, That's the price of says you're not pretty?Who says you're not beautiful?Who says?The girls run off stage as the boys come running out doing crazy dances all around the stage.

Cause when push comes to shoveYou taste what you're made ofYou might bend till you breakCause it's all you can takeOn your knees you look upDecide you've had enoughYou get mad, you get strongWipe your hands, shake it offThen you stand, then you standEvery time you get upAnd get back in the raceOne more small piece of youStarts to fall into placeOh

Finally the whole Glee Club came together as Quinn walked down to a now smiling Rachel and pulled her back up the stairs to join everyone as they huddled together and sang. Everyone was hugging Rachel and kissing her cheek, whispering that they loved her and were there for her.

You're not aloneTogether we standI'll be by your side, you know I'll take your handWhen it gets coldAnd it feels like the endThere's no place to goYou know I won't give inNo I won't give inKeep holding on'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it throughJust stay strong'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for youThere's nothing you could sayNothing you could doThere's no other way when it comes to the truthSo keep holding on'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it throughSo far awayI wish you were hereBefore it's too late, this could all disappearBefore the doors closeAnd it comes to an endWith you by my side I will fight and defendI'll fight and defendYeah, yeahKeep holding on'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it throughJust stay strong'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for youThere's nothing you could sayNothing you could doThere's no other way when it comes to the truthSo keep holding on'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it throughHear me when I say, when I say I believeNothing's gonna change, nothing's gonna change destinyWhatever's meant to be will work out perfectlyYeah, yeah, yeah, yeahLa da da daLa da da daLa da da da da da da da daKeep holding on'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it throughJust stay strong'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for youThere's nothing you could sayNothing you could doThere's no other way when it comes to the truthSo keep holding on'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it throughKeep holding onKeep holding onThere's nothing you could sayNothing you could doThere's no other way when it comes to the truthSo keep holding on'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through…

When the song finished the club gave a big group hug to the now crying brunette in the middle of the huddle. Quinn, Brittany, Santana and Puck were closest making sure Rachel didn't get overwhelmed by everything. When everyone pulled apart, Mr. Shuester stood clapping by the back stage doors.

"Awesome job guys!" He congratulated before telling them they were excused from their first period class, which happened to be Spanish.

"Rachel, I want you to know I had nothing to do with this, I know none of us came to see you this past month but Quinn told us you needed time. I knew nothing about Finn though." Kurt said first, breaking apart as the club all sat around on the stage talking.

"I know Kurt, I never thought you were apart of this." Rachel replied, easing the boy's nerves.

"Blaine also sends his well wishes, he hoped to make it here but he wasn't able too." Kurt said giving the girl a gentle hug.

"Girl, we totally have your back. If I ever see Finn I will totally cut him." Mercedes said, making the group laugh, yet they all knew deep down it was true.

"I don't think he is coming back anytime soon, but I have first dibs." Santana smirked out, cracking her knuckles. Brittany nodded her head in affirmation while leaning into her girlfriend.

"I totally would have first go!" Puck argued, all the guys joined in agreement. "No one is going to have to deal with him, he isn't going to come back." Quinn laughed, pulling Rachel to lean against her while kissing the top of the brunette's head.

For the rest of the hour the club talked about sectionals, and everything they had been missing out on during Rachel's separation. The young diva felt safe in the midst of the Glee Club, she was happy to learn everyone believed her side of the story. It was great to see the club finally come together.