Glee: An Unexpected Tragedy

An Unexpected Tragedy

An Unexpected Tragedy

By WildeAbrams

Authors Notes: My story, The Ballad of Kitty and Artie will have a chapter dealing with the death of Finn Hudson. However, to mark the one-year anniversary of the passing of actor Cory Monteith, l am releasing a small portion of the unfinished chapter as alone-shot. The following is that part, which I spent some time today polishing up for publication. The final version will have more details, and may have some changes made to it, however I think what I've included here will serve as a nice mini tribute to both Finn Hudson and actor Cory Monteith.

This story is dedicated to the memory of Cory Monteith 1982 - 2013.

Additionally my thoughts and condolences go out to actress Becca Tobin (Kitty) at the recent and unexpected passing of her real life boyfriend, Matthew Bendik. #StayStrongBecca

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Kitty was in her first period biology class, struggling to pay attention. The teacher was talking about different types of leaves, so Kitty was bored. She started daydreaming, doodling she and Artie's first and last names in various combinations in her notebook. Before long she had zoned out.

She had no idea how long had passed before her attention was brought back to reality by the teacher calling her name. An office cadet had dropped off a pass for her. Kitty rose to her feet, gathered her books, and collected the pass from the teacher on her way out the door.

Kitty was mystified by the pass, itself, however. It directed her to report to the choir room, but was signed by Principal Sylvester. She knew something must be up and hurried down the halls to her destination.

When she arrived, Kitty found most of the members the Glee Club were already present sitting in silence as Mr. Schue, Principal Sylvester, Mrs. Pillsbury, and Coach Beiste sat up front.

This couldn't be good, she thought.

"What's going on," she asked.

"Thank you for coming, Kitty. Please take a seat, while we wait for the others to arrive," Mr. Schue answered.

She gave him a confused look and took a seat up front next to Artie and Tina, who seemed just as mystified as she was. Also present were Jake, Marley, Ryder, and Sam. A few moments later, Blaine, Joe, Sugar, and surprisingly Lauren Zeises walked in one or two at a time.

"Now that you're all here, let's get started. " Mr. Schue began.

"Yeah," Jake started, "Go ahead and tell us what Ms. Sylvester is going to do to us now that she's principal. Is glee cancelled again?"

Several other people opened their mouths as if to say something, but were silenced by Mr. Schue holding up his hand.

"No," Mr. Schue said, "Glee is safe for now as long as we win nationals again." He took a deep breath and continued, "We have to tell you all something, and it's not easy to say, so I'd appreciate it if you'd all just let me get it out."

There were nods and sounds of approval from the group, but everyone was clearly more nervous now than a moment before. Kitty reached over and took Artie's hand. Whatever it was they would face it together.

Mr. Schue took another deep breath and began, "I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but Finn Hudson was found dead in his dorm room early this morning."

"What?"

"No."

"That can't be..."

"But I just talked to him."

"This is a joke right?"

"I wish it were," Mr. Schue told them.

"How could that be, we just saw him?"