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Chapter 01

Beca

Beca sat in the dimly lit recording studio, surrounded by sound equipment and musical instruments. Her fingers flew across the keyboard as she worked tirelessly on the final tracks for her debut album. It had been a long journey to get to this point, but every late night and early morning was worth it for the chance to share her music with the world.

Ever since her EP had exploded onto the music scene, Beca's life had been a whirlwind of interviews, photo shoots, and performances. The media dubbed her the "next big thing" in the music industry, and she felt both exhilarated and overwhelmed by the attention.

But amidst the chaos of fame, Beca remained grounded in her love for music. It was the one thing that had always been there for her through the highs and lows of life. And now, as she poured her heart and soul into her first full-length album, she felt more alive than ever before. This album was her chance to prove herself, to show the world who she truly was as an artist. And as she listened to the playback of her latest track, a sense of pride swelled within her chest.

Chloe:

Chloe stood in front of a classroom full of eager students, a smile lighting up her face as she launched into the day's lesson. Teaching music at Barden University had been a dream come true for Chloe, a chance to share her passion for singing and performing with the next generation of musicians.

After years of balancing her studies at vet school with her love for music, Chloe had finally found her calling. She loved the challenge of inspiring her students, guiding them as they discovered their voices and honed their talents. And seeing the joy on their faces as they sang together filled her heart with a sense of purpose unlike anything she had ever known.

But it wasn't just her students who benefited from Chloe's passion for music. As she walked the halls of Barden University, she couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia for her own college days, for the friendships forged and the memories made as a member of the Bellas.

And while life had taken her down a different path than she had originally planned, Chloe wouldn't trade her experiences for anything. Becoming a veterinarian had taught her invaluable lessons about compassion and resilience, lessons that she now carried with her into the classroom.

The barden bellas

Chloe stood in front of the old Bella house on Barden University campus, a flood of memories washing over her as she gazed at the familiar sight. It had been years since she had last set foot in this place, but now that she was back at Barden, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing.

The Barden Bellas, once the pride of the university, were no more. After graduation, the group had disbanded as each member went their separate ways to pursue their own dreams. Emily, the last remaining member, had tried to keep the group alive, but when she graduated and left the university, the Bellas became nothing more than a memory.

But now, standing outside the Bella house, Chloe felt a stirring within her heart. She couldn't bear to let the legacy of the Bellas fade away into obscurity. They had been more than just a singing group; they had been a family, a sisterhood bonded by their love for music and each other.

Determined to breathe new life into the Bellas, Chloe set out to recruit new members. She reached out to students across campus, spreading the word about auditions for the a cappella group that had once been the pride of Barden University.