Star-Crossed
New story! Are you happy? I hope so cause I really want this to go well. So here we go! Oh I'm also replacing Mystery of the Snow with this. It'll be back I just need more time to develop it.
Disclaimer- I don't own Inuyasha or any song I may use in any chapter. And none of the places mentioned are real. I made them up.
Chapter 1- Gigs Are Hard to Get Around Here
-.-Normal P.O.V-.-
They were running as fast as they could. The clock was running down by the second, and they were almost out of time. The young seventeen year old drummer and the lead singer knew that it would be fine if at least one of them made it to their destination to assure that they got a spot, so they took off on their skateboards. Leaving the other two teens to run.
"How much… longer?" The black haired lead singer asked while pushing off with her foot.
"It's just… around… this corner." The dark haired drummer replied.
As soon as the girls reached the door they jumped off of their skateboards and ran inside. They took a minute to catch their breath, and then went to look for the manager, who they found talking to a silver haired man.
"Shit, they beat us here." The drummer sighed.
"That's him?" The lead singer asked.
"Yeah, he's bassist for Animals."
The manager and the silver haired man look at the girls, and then at the door when two other rushed in.
"Oh, there they are. I'm sorry kids, you know how it is around here. First come, first serve. Maybe next time?"
"Sure… next time. We understand. Let's leave." The drummer said with a glare toward the silver haired man and left the building. Her friends followed silently behind her to walk home.
"Dammit, how the hell do they always get there before us?" The brown haired keyboardist asked her friends after the silence started annoying her.
"They probably leave earlier than we do. I've been trying to tell you guys that we need to leave early too." The only male in the group said. He was the bassist.
"But this place is closer to Shikon than it is to Inori." The drummer argued.
"Yes, but we were running the majority of the way."
"That, and that the band is made up of demons. It makes sense that they can get to places quicker than we do. But what's done is done let's just find another place." The lead singer sighed.
Wondering who they all are, and what this is all about? Let me explain. These four young teenagers are from Shikon Valley, Japan and they're in a band known as Sacred Soul. The members of Sacred Soul are Kagome Higurashi, Rin Higurashi, Sango Nonoka and Miroku Ikusaba.
Kagome is the seventeen year old brown eyed, raven haired lead singer of the band. She also played the guitar and was the one who came up with the band name. Her lyrics will have one of two effects on you, they'll either get you pumped, or they'll make you get lost in your feelings. She's been singing since she was little and hopes to continue doing it for a long time with her friend's right beside her.
Rin Higurashi is the keyboardist in the band and Kagome's older cousin. She has shoulder length brown hair and cinnamon brown eyes. Some people mistake her for a middle school kid because of her height, but she's actually the oldest member of the band being eighteen. She's also the most childish of them all yet knows when it's time to be serious.
Next is the drummer, Sango Nonoka. She had long straight brown hair and gorgeous magenta eyes. Whenever she gets introduced as the band's drummer people are a little more than skeptical, but after they hear her they choke on their doubt. Her skills on the drums were legendary, and Kagome was very grateful that she was not only in the band, but also her best friend.
Last but not least is the bassist Miroku Ikusaba. Black shoulder length hair that stays held back in a ponytail all the time and stunning blue eyes he's every ladies fantasy and he knows it. If he isn't using his fingers to play his bass he's using them to touch girls where he shouldn't. It's gotten him into trouble a couple dozen times but his excuse for it every time is that all the male members of his family were born with "cursed hands".
"We can try that new club in Shigura. I heard that they just opened and need a band for opening night." Rin said.
"When are they opening?" Sango asked.
"Umm…on Wednesday?"
"That's perfect! Got any songs ready Kagome?"
"Yes and no. I'm finishing up one or two right now." Kagome said.
"That's fine if you don't finish by then we can just do some old stuff." Rin said.
"Cool it's settled now let's go and get a spot now so the Animal guys don't beat us to it again." Miroku said.
"Oh shut it Miroku we were beating them for spots up until a week ago." Sango said.
"I find it funny how we've been battling them for gigs forever now and have never really met them face to face." Rin said.
"Who was the guy we saw back there Sango?" Kagome asked.
"I don't remember his name all I know is that he was the bassist for Animals. Or he could've been the lead singer they both have silver hair and golden eyes." Sango shrugged.
"I heard that the lead singer was a half demon and the guy back there didn't look like a half demon. He's gotta be the bassist." Rin said.
"I wonder if he's as good as me." Miroku said.
"No one could ever be as good as you Miroku." Sango said sarcastically with a roll of her eyes.
"Thanks love, I knew you loved my skills." Miroku said and threw an arm around Sango.
"First off don't call me love. Second I was being sarcastic and third," Sango gave him a dangerous glare. "You'd better remove that arm before I do it for you and you won't be getting it back."
Miroku immediately did as told, already knowing fully well that Sango was very serious about that threat.
"I kind of want to meet them." Kagome said getting back on topic.
"Why?" Sango asked.
"We've had an unspoken rivalry with them for a while now. I'm curious as to why they're so popular."
"We could always go back and check them out?" Rin suggested.
"Oh no we can't we need to set up this gig right now before they can steal it from us again." Miroku said.
"He's right we need to set this up early. Besides I'm sure we'll have a chance to meet them someday." Kagome said.
-.-
"You're on in ten!" The stage manager told the kids before he went to check on everything else one final time.
"You guys ready to rock the roof off this joint?" The red head asked with a bounce.
"No one says that anymore Ayame…" The silver haired man with dog ears said without looking up from the paper he was reading.
"And when have I ever said things that everyone else said?" She responded and snatched the paper out of his hands.
"Hey gimme that!" He stood and tried to take the paper back but she pulled it away again and stepped back.
"Why do you keep looking at it? We're only doing three song."
"Just in case I want to change something."
"It's too late to change anything mutt. We're about to go on now." A guy with long black hair and blue eyes said as he walked in with a pair of drum sticks in his hand.
"I thought I told you to quit calling me a mutt you damn wolf."
"Not this again…come on guys Sessh worked hard to get us this gig since you guys messed up the last one." Ayame sighed.
"I didn't mess up anything he started it." The silver haired man glared at the other male.
"You're memory is as poor as your singing it was you." He glared back.
"It was the both of you now knock it off. The owner said that if one fight broke out he'd call those kids from Shikon Valley back."
They bickering was stopped as another man with silver hair and golden eyes walked into the room.
"They ready for us?" Ayame asked and met him half way.
"Yes get ready they'll be calling us any minute."
They all grabbed what they needed and soon the stage manager came back in and told them to go on. The place was slightly packed and full of young adults and some teenagers. They band walked on to the stage that glowed red because of the stage lights and got into their position.
"Hello everyone thanks for having us we're Animals and we're gonna play for you guys tonight." The silver haired man with the dog ears said into the microphone.
"Yeah that introduction will get them pumped up for sure…" The blue eyed man mumble.
The silver haired man shot a glare at him once before he nodded to the rest of them to start. He strummed his guitar once as the bass and drums were hit at the same time then they paused so he could strum the guitar again. The drums and bass were played for a brief second again before they actually started playing and the man at the microphone started singing.
Inuyasha singing, Inuyasha and Ayame singing, (Sesshomaru and Koga singing)
Welcome to your life we have got you in our sights
And thoughts of God are better left alone
It's in your head in black n' blue what they told you wasn't true
Come along and fight with the unknown
The army's grown
We'll pray to all the wrong decisions (whoa, oh, oh)
This time you'll show all that you can be (whoa, oh, oh)
Grab your weapons now
We'll run against the crowd
And changing history…
The silver haired man known as Inuyasha Takahashi got ready for the chorus after singing the first verse of the song with the background being done by the bassist and the drummer. As mentioned before Inuyasha is a half dog demon with long silver hair, golden eyes, and dog ears on the top of his head. What wasn't mentioned before was that not only was he the lead singer of the band he was also the guitarist. Those two things make the ladies go nuts and Inuyasha positively loved it. All he had to do was sing a few words in a girl's direction and wink and she'd be putty in the palm of his hand. Though he didn't use this gift for that…all the time.
Next band member that was mentioned before is Ayame Iris, a fiery red headed wolf demon girl with emerald eyes. Her keyboard skills weren't needed for this song so she was going to sing the chorus with Inuyasha. Some things about her? Besides the fact that she decided on the band name because everyone in it was an animal demon and that she always wears her hair in pigtails with an iris on the left side that she got from a certain drummer boy she also happened to be completely in love with that drummer.
This drummer was Koga Wolfe. Tall, muscular, long black hair that was usually kept in a ponytail and blue eyes he had everything along with this skills on the drums. Not to mention the ability the get a girl into his bed with just a few words and wink like Inuyasha. But unlike Inuyasha he used that skill whenever he could. Yes ladies Koga is a total player and the chances of being in a fully committed relationship with him are about the same chances of winning the lottery. Of course that never stopped them from trying and that made Ayame hate every single one of them.
And to complete this group we have Sesshomaru Takahashi the bassist. Similar to his younger half-brother he had long silver hair and golden eyes, the only difference was that instead of dog ears he had long pointed elf like ears, two purple marks on each of his cheeks and a crescent moon on his forehead. What really made him stand out from the other guys was the fact that he didn't use his looks or skills to get women. As he so pleasantly puts it, he does not have to use childish games to get women because he knows he could do it without having to lift a finger.
Now back to the music, after the first verse Inuyasha and Ayame sang the chorus together.
So, let's take the vow
We will show you how
Your time has come for the new religion
Your voice is proud
Be your savior now
The battle's won for the new religion
No one can defeat what the congregation speaks
Bound together the flag that we defend
They made a fool out of you
But you knew just what to do
Raise your fists up and stand until the end
(Amen)
We'll pray to all the wrong decisions (whoa, oh, oh)
This time you'll show all that you can be (whoa, oh, oh)
Grab your weapons now
We'll run against the crowd
And changing history
So, let's take the vow
We will show you how
Your time has come for the new religion
Your voice is proud be your savior now
The battle's won for the new religion
At this point Inuyasha and Ayame stopped singing and it was just him, Sesshomaru and Koga playing. Sesshomaru played the same beat on his bass while Inuyasha had a solo on his guitar and Koga played his drums. After the solo Inuyasha began singing again to finish the song.
Come now and imagine with me
Taking back a world that was once was ours
Let's regain the power
And then we will end what we've begun
Let's take the vow
We will show you how
Your time has come for the new religion
Your voice is proud
Be your savior now
The battle's won for the new religion
We are the unholy
We are the bastard sons of your media culture
Our minds, eyes and bodies were born of your exclusion
An illusion you hide behind
You don't love a god, you love your comfort
To you we are filth, we are dirty, so be it
We are dirty and unclean, a congregation of the unseen
Together we will set this world on fire
This is the new religion
Amen
Inuyasha basically growled the last word of the song which was easy enough since he was part dog and the crowd went nuts. He closed his eyes and took in all of the screams and shouts they were giving them and smirked.
"I love this job. If only there was chance to get bigger. I think I'd be so happy that I'd have to kiss the floor as a thanks." Inuyasha thought with a chuckle to himself and a shake of his head as he and the others started the next song.
-.-
"Guys check this out!" Rin ran to her friends and waved a piece of paper in their faces. It was Wednesday night and they were getting ready for the gig they set up (earlier) at The Hidden Soul in Shigura.
"What is it Rin? Stop moving the damn paper!" Sango laughed and took the paper out of her hand.
"We're gonna be rich I tell you! R-I-C-H, rich! Oh man, think of all the stuff we could get. We wouldn't have to run around to get gigs anymore because I could drive us! No wait, we could get a limo!" Rin jumped up and down and did a little dance.
"What is she talking about?" Kagome asked looked at the paper that Sango now held.
Manabu Band Competition
Are you a musician? Are you in a band? Do you want to make it to the big time? Well say no more! We've got the perfect opportunity for you! Lincoln Records is holding a contest in Manabu, Japan on May 1st. To be in the competition you must pass the audition that will be held on April 11th at The Hidden Soul Night Club in Shigura. If you are one of those lucky people you will then be invited to attend a Masquerade Meet & Greet the following week (April 18th). Further information about the contest will be given at the Masquerade, we hope to see you there!
Contest Prize- First place winners will receive a $20,000 reward, and a record deal with Lincoln Records.
Rules- All bands must have at least three members or more, a name, and be at least sixteen years of age. Also you must have parental consent unless a member of your band is eighteen years of age or older and is capable of looking after minors.
"This is amazing Rin! Where did you find it?" Miroku asked her. She continued to dance as she answered.
"The club owner gave it to me when I asked him when we were going on." She answered and tried to settle down.
"It doesn't give a whole lot of detail." Sango said while looking over the forms.
"It did say that further information would be given at the masquerade." Miroku said.
"At least we know where the auditions will be held. Do you think we should do it?" Kagome asked.
"I don't see why we shouldn't. It would be an amazing experience for us. And we don't even need parental consent because I'm eighteen." Rin said.
"I still want to talk to my mom about it. Even if I don't really need her permission."
"Back to Kagome's question, are we doing this?" Miroku asked.
The girls thought about it for a second before they smiled.
"Let's do it." Kagome said.
-.-
"They beat us this time. Seems they finally learned to schedule early." Sesshomaru said and made his way back to his band. They were waiting for him in the the back of the club.
"Good for them, bad for us." Koga sighed from his position against the wall.
"Should we see if we can go somewhere else?" Ayame asked.
"No, we have work to do." Sesshomaru asked.
"Why is that?" Inuyasha asked while lifting a brow.
"When I went to talk to the owner he said that the Shikon Valley kids were already set to go on. And as an apology for the inconvenience he gave me this."
He showed them all the Manabu Band Competition forms and Ayame gasped.
"$20,000 is the prize?" She shrieked and clapped.
"A record deal too." Inuyasha smirked.
"I take it that we're doing this?" Koga asked.
"Do you see a reason not to?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Not at all, let's do it."
"Are the guys from Shikon going to be in it too?" Ayame asked.
"Most likely. Bands from all over Japan will probably be entering." Inuyasha said.
"Yes, but only the top twenty will be picked to be in it." Sesshomaru said.
"And we'll be one of them. Let's get going."
Chapter's Song- New Religion by Black Veil Brides
This chapter was really long but, it's okay a lot happened and this is only the beginning.
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