Strike One:

Burt Hummel married his soulmate.

Her name was Elizabeth, she had the most beautiful eyes, beautiful smile, she was just fate's gift to Burt. 

They planned to never let one another go.

To spoil their child or children.

To make sure they'd always be safe and happy.

And to thanks fate for being on their side eventually.

When Kurt Hummel was born, the doctors said, "This boy will have a hard life, but he'll surprise people, because he'll always find a way."

Burt Hummel was surprised that the doctors could tell but also worried because he didn't want his child to have a hard life, he'd hoped that everything in his little boy's life would be perfect.

Fate had other plans.

Kurt went to Kindergarten excited and ready to be the coolest kid in school.
The other boys made fun of his perfect clothes and pink schoolbag.
Kurt went back the next week with a whole range of colouring pencils, they were every colour you could think of.
He didn't let the other boys borrow them when they asked. He coloured perfectly, got the best drawing of the week award and became friends with a few of the little girls.

When Kurt moved onto 'Big School' he was excited, once again.
Unfortunately their were kids there that weren't in his Kindergarten, so they didn't respect him like the others did.

They didn't care when Kurt sang the loudest during song time.
They didn't care when Kurt was praised constantly by the teacher.
They didn't care when Kurt brought in his Power Rangers.
They just didn't like Kurt.

It was during Februrary when they got a letter home saying it was the first time for Kurt to be asked to bring in one of his parents to speak of their job.
Burt went in and spoke about his mechanic shop, cars and how much Kurt helps.
Kurt, very reluctantly, put on his overalls to show the class.

They all thought this was awesome. Kurt was once again on top, but he didn't acknoledge the other's praise as he made friends with some of the nicer boys and girls.

Kurt was told about fate, soulmates, the voice and love when he was 7.
He had a lot of questions.

What if they're ugly? What if they don't like musicals? What if they can't sing? What if I don't like them?

But one question stood out in Burt's mind that he'd remember forever;

What if he doesn't like me?

He. Kurt knew, without thinking, that his soulmate was a boy.
Burt didn't try to contradict him and say 'Oh no, you're soulmate will be a beautiful girl.'

He and Elizabeth smiled as she said, "You will love your soulmate and he will love you, no matter what. Just like we do."

On June 16th, over two weeks after Kurt's 8th birthday, Elizabeth passed away from Breast Cancer.

They had known about it for months and knew that there was not a lot more the doctors could do except have hope and see where fate leads them.

Fate took Elizabeth from Kurt and Burt. 

This was Kurt's first strike against Fate, he believed in it but he hated it and he would fight against it.

This strike gave Kurt a push to prove to the Universe that 'fate' is nothing but a hoax.

Kurt would eventually find his true love. But for now he wanted to wait.
Three chances is all fate could have.
But one day, Kurt may try to strike back.
But he may not succeed.

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The-Red-C 

4/7/12