Title: Next Contestant
Author: SpaztasticWolf
Authors Note: Hey! So I wrote this awhile ago and it's just been rotting on my computer, so I thought I'd at least give it life. So far it is just the one shot, but I intend to make it a two-shot with one from Mirokus' point of view. That could take awhile though…I've got other work that needs to come first (its dead line approaches…rapidly –cries-), but I'll get it out as soon as time comes my way (and if you wonderful readers so want it.) So, without any further ado, hope you enjoy!
OH! And if any of you believe this rating should change, please tell me (as I re-read this I wonder…) Thanks for reading!
Disclaimer: I would be down-right lying if I said I owned any of the amazing characters from InuYasha. I would be even more of a liar if I also said I owned the song "Next Contestant" or the name Shikon. So I won't say any of those things. These characters, names, and song belong to the respectful owners, not me.
PART 1: InuYasha-
Amber eyes narrowed dangerously as they took in the outfit Kagome was wearing tonight. A short green skirt flowed around her upper legs, and he prayed she wouldn't have to bend over for any reason. To make matters worse the tight fitting blue sweater she wore clung to her womanly attributes. A snarl escaped through his tightly clenched teeth as InuYasha saw the first of many hopeful, self-proclaimed suitors approach her.
I judge by what she's wearing
Just how many heads I'm tearing
Off of assholes coming onto her
Each night seems like it's getting worse.
His sharp claws dug into the wood of the table he sat at as his hand began to clench. Long scars remained in the wood where his claws had been dragged through the grain. Every night was the same. Every night Kagome returned to work as a waitress at the Shikon and Sake and she would be faced with the same problem of being hit on every where she went. Inevitable he would end up in a horrible mood or getting into a fight. Kagome must be persuading the manager. He should have been banned from coming back long ago.
And I wish she'd take the night off
So I don't have to fight off
Every asshole coming onto her
It happens every night she works.
Out of the corner of his eye he could see a group of maybe three men approach the DJ and nod in her direction. A threatening growl rumbled low in his throat as the DJ shrugged and they made their way, grinning stupidly, towards Kagome, each pulling some money out of their pocket. He watched as they tried to talk her into a drink and couldn't help but smirk as Kagome smiled apologetically then flitted away, leaving the three newly-rejected men with scowls on their faces. Served them right. His self control wavered as he fought with himself to stay seated when one of the men raked his eyes wistfully over her slim form.
They'll go and ask the DJ
Find out just what would she say
If they all tried coming onto her
Don't they know it's never going to work?
They think they'll get inside her
With every drink they buy her
As they all try coming onto her
This time somebody's getting hurt!
InuYasha watched with increasing fury as yet another tried to latch himself onto her, long raven-black hair that had been swept up into a ponytail swaying behind him as he walked.
Here comes the next contestant.
His admiration for his girlfriend grew as she sent, what he guessed to be, kind, polite, and soft words of denial down onto him, causing the man to grit his teeth, showing fangs, in frustration. As the man passed InuYashas table he let out a snarl that promised pain when he got his hands on him and the blue eyes of the man narrowed challengingly, a daring smirk forming on his face. He made a mental note to hunt down that one later as the idiot with a death wish strode through the bar door, casting one last look of mockery back at InuYasha. Yes, he'd definitely make sure the hospital would have something else to do.
Is that your hand on my girlfriend?
Is that your hand?
I wish you'd do it again
I'll watch you leave here limping
I wish you'd do it again
I'll watch you leave here limping.
There goes the next contestant.
To his growing disgust and amazement, InuYasha watched as another one strode towards Kagome, hips swaying. He couldn't believe it. Now even other females were hitting on her! Either this one was extremely drunk and had no idea who she was hitting on or she was hoping Kagome may also go down that road (AN: Nothing wrong with it, I just don't think Kagome goes that way…). He had no idea, but watched with disbelief as the woman slung herself lazily against a wall next to the table Kagome was attending to and began to speak in what looked like sly, smooth tones. Kagome smiled and replied with what appeared to be, he was sure of it, friendly words, but she began to move away inch by inch. The crazy woman followed. After awhile of this Kagome gestured around her to indicate she had to get back to work. InuYasha couldn't help but watch, eyes slightly dull with astonishment and mouth hanging open, as the woman stalked away. He couldn't believe this. It was getting ridiculous.
I even fear the ladies
Their cool but twice as crazy
Just as bad for coming onto her
Don't they know it's never going to work?
Kagome walked past a group of drunken men who were whistling and grinning suggestively at her. She blinked and turned the other way, obviously seeing possible danger or disaster and deciding going around would be better. As she turned, one of the men reached out a hand letting it rest on her rear. She screeched, a sound he could just barley pick up through the rumble of the throng, and turned yelling at the man and his friends who were laughing now, a few patting their comrade on the back or shoulder. She began to gesture wildly towards the door and take steps backwards as the offending hand snaked out again, the owner of it grinning slyly.
Each time she bats an eyelash
Somebody's grabbing her ass
Everyone keeps coming onto her
This time somebody's getting hurt.
Here comes the next contestant.
The men put up their hands in reconciliation and began to back away towards the exit as another woman appeared at Kagomes shoulder. InuYasha thought he recognized her, but couldn't quite piece attributes together through his blinding rage. He saw the new ally say something slowly and venomously, while her dark gaze could have easily frozen stronger men in place. The group turned and half ran for escape and as they scurried by his table and he sent them piercing daggers from his own eyes. Just let them dare to show their faces again! He'd be waiting to rip off those limbs of theirs that they had, or hoped to, violate his woman with! They hastened their bolt for the door.
Is that your hand on my girlfriend?
Is that your hand?
I wish you'd do it again
I'll watch you leave here limping
I wish you'd do it again
I'll watch you leave here limping!
There goes the next contestant.
He lurched to his feet, his whole body trembling with immeasurable rage as another table of perverted fools ran their eyes appreciatively over her curves. The poor table he had been sitting at was now in dire need of replacement as wood splintered under his forceful grip. He could feel his fangs piercing his lip, but he ignored the warm blood that began to ooze from the wound. His vision was taking on a red haze as a few men purposely dropped something in an attempt to see up her skirt. This was going too far. If he had his way later, no on would find the bodies. He would have to start convincing her to wear something baggier and longer, maybe he would go to the extremity of following her around while she worked. Just as long as she remained untouched. If anyone violated that rule, keh! It was their funeral and he would be all too happy to arrange for them.
I'm hating what she's wearing
Everybody here keeps staring
Can't wait till they get what they deserve
This time somebody's getting hurt!
A man approached her again and InuYasha ripped his eyes away, trying to calm down, lest he do something rash and it cost Kagome her job. Vaguely he had noticed Kagome's co-worker from before with her, and he realized both of them were being hit on at the same time. He was disgusted.
Here comes the next contestant.
Taking deep, calming breaths, he glanced around at the bar, looking for other possible dangers. A waiter approached his table and then quickly changed directions mid-step as he saw the look on InuYashas face. At least some people here valued their lives. He glanced back quickly at the womanizing lech who was flirting with Kagome and her friend, and his ebbing rage was rekindled with a new passion. His battered table let out a distinct crack and a low groan of protest as his hand clenched the edge with horrid intensity, as though it were his life line. Again he tore his eyes away from the sight and forced himself to sit back down. He vowed pain would fall upon all these men.
Is that your hand on my girlfriend?
Is that your hand?
I wish you'd do it again
I'll watch you leave here limping
I wish you'd do it again
I'll watch you leave here limping
I wish you'd do it again
Each night seems like it's getting worse
I wish you'd do it again
This time somebody's getting hurt.
As his eyes scanned the vast room again, his amber eyes met raging blue ones from a table on the opposite side of the room. They contained the same fury, the same hatred, the same wish his own honey colored orbs did, and he was glad to receive another ally, another man who understood. Both eyes returned to the two women and the man, who had smooth talked them carefully and had them both listening it seemed. At the same time amber met blue again, both raging with the same cold fire. They both nodded and stood, decision made. They would risk it.
There goes the next contestant.
There we go! Here's InuYashas side of the story! Can you figure out who Kagome's friend and co-worker is? How about the owner of the blue eyes? Cookies and ramen for you all! Please review, I'd love to hear your opinions or criticism! Thank you for reading :)
Next Up (When I find time X.): Take a guess :D (I'm playing guessing games today :P)