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"I can do this," Kagome said to herself as she paced in front of the doors to the audition room. Today was the auditions for the first season of Tokyo Idol, a talent competition for young musicians. Her heart had leaped when her friends told her about it and now here she was next in line to audition.
She stopped mid-step as the boy who had gone in before her came out crying. "this may be a little harder than I thought."
"NEXT!" came the voice of the show's host Jakotsu. Kagome gulped and took a deep breath as she gathered up what little courage she had left. 'I wish Dad was here,' she thought as she made her way through the door. Her father had died in a car accident when she was seven years old. He had always supported her dreams of being a singer and had been a big part of her decision to audition.
Once inside the room, she met the gaze of the judges. On the right was Naraku Onigumo, the founder of one of Japan's biggest and most successful record labels; Miasma Records. In the middle was Myoga Flea, former lead guitarist for the popular 80's band Demon Riot. Lastly on the left was renowned Vocal Coach, Kaede Miko.
"What is your name, child?" Kaede asked with a wide smile. Despite her near sixty years of age she was still a very beautiful woman.
"I'm Kagome Higurashi." Kagome smiled back at the woman and then at the two males behind the table.
"And what will you be singing for us today?" This time it was Naraku that asked the question. His gaze intensified as he looked her over searching for some insecurity.
"I'll be singing my original song titled Black Roses Red," she replied without hesitation. No way would she give any of these people a reason to find her weak/.
"Then begin dear," came Myoga's small voice. She nodded and began the song.
Can I ask you a question please?
Promise you won't laugh at me
Honestly, I'm standing here
Afraid I'll be betrayed
As twisted as it seems
I only fear love when it's in my dreams
Let in the morning light
And let the darkness fade away
Kagome looked at the judges with raw emotion in her eyes and they all saw it.
Can you turn my black roses red?
Can you turn my black roses red?
Yeah.
Ladada Ladada oh
Tears threatened to spill from her eyes as she continued singing. But it didn't show in her voice.
Drowning in my loneliness
How long must I hold my breath?
So much emptiness inside,
I could fill the deepest sea.
I reach to the sky as the moon looks on
One last year has come and gone.
Kagome almost smiled as she continued. She could see in the judges eyes their shock at her voice and lyrics.
Time to let you love rain down on me
Can you turn my black roses red?
Can you turn my black roses red?
Cause I feel like I've never known love
I feel like I've never known love
I feel like I've never known love
Loveā¦.
Kagome hit the last note and took a deep breathe. None of the judges could say anything. Not even Naraku and he was known to be the toughest music critic.
"Well I think our silence speaks for itself, Ms. Higurashi. Welcome to Tokyo Idol," Myoga said to her as Kaede handed her the ticket to Tokyo.
Kagome squealed as the tears that had threated to spill over during her song came pouring out. She thanked Kaede and Myoga with hugs and even received a handshake from Naraku. As she ran from the room to tell the others waiting to audition, Naraku spoke to the other judges.
"There is something quite special about that girl. I don't believe we'll find someone to even compete on the same level as her." He said.
"It's improbable, but not impossible. Let's see who's next." Kaede said.
InuYasha was sitting in the lobby when he smelt tears in the air for what felt like the millionth time today. This time when he looked up however the inu hanyou saw a raven haired, stormy grey eyed beauty come through the doors with a huge smile on her face.
'So that's who that voice belonged to' he thought to himself. Being a half dog demon he had heard her song perfectly, and he had to admit she was very good. 'She'll be my only real competition.'
Jakotsu had just finished asking her the last of his questions before sending her off to tell her family. But when he said the word family InuYasha saw the girl flinch. It was almost unnoticeable but he picked up on it. 'What's that about?'
He didn't have time to spend on the girl anymore because he was next. So he calmly got up and casually walked into the audition room.
"Names InuYasha Takahashi, Like it or don't either way I'm still gunna sing," He said looking each of the judges and stopping on Naraku. The red eyed demon behind the table held the silver haired teen's gaze.
"And what song is that Takahashi?" Naraku asked never taking his eyes off of the hanyou in front of him.
"An original piece of mine called Celebrity Status," he replied with a smirk. 'that got someone's attention'
Step one, step two, step three repeat
When the mirrors and the lights
And the smoke clear I'd never guess
How we ever could have got here.
You can say what you say
When the lights go down
So shake shake shake,
And shut your mouth
And I pray at the church of asses in the seats,
I disappear behind the beat
I wonder why, why, I wonder why, why I outta,
Let you wreck, resurrect whatever you want to.
I can't depend in the end you know
I thought you were my friend.
This song wasn't just about InuYasha's dream of being famous. It was about his ex-girlfriend who had sold him out to get to the top.
Just stop, just stop, just stop I think I got it.
Sorry you, sorry me, sorry every in between,
Sorry everybody here will never be somebody clean.
There's a piece of me they're throwing back at us,
And they will buy you and sell you for celebrity status
When the mirrors and the lights
And the smoke clear I'd never guess
How we ever could have got here.
You can say what you say
When the lights go down
So shake shake shake,
And shut your mouth
I'm trying, I'm trying, I'm trying
Once again the judges were stunned. InuYasha smirked at them and said, "I'll take that silence as a 'You're In' and be on my way with my ticket."
Kaede shook her head and handed him his ticket. "Good job boy, good job"
"Keh," was all he said in response. And he sauntered out.
"I believe we've found the rivalry for the first season my fellow judges." Myoga said as he chuckled to himself.
"Yes it would appear we have," Naraku replied, his voice implying he was deep in thought.
'That's never good,' Kaede and Myoga thought at the same time.
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That's all for this chapter.
The two songs used in this chappie are Black Roses Red by Alana Grace and Celebrity Status by Marianas Trench.
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