Inuyasha was at home. Working on the new song for the concert. Miroku was with him in the Inuyasha's music room. They have been working on the new song for hours. Inuyasha was worn out and was sitting on his couch. Staring at the ceiling in deep thought. Wondering if Kagome was going to bring Kouga... Nah. Kouga didn't like guy singers.
"Think Kagome would bring Sango?"
"Donno. They both like my songs. Even if they don't know it's me..."
"Still trying to think on why Kagome never figured out why you and InuTashino are the same?"
"Yeah..."
Inuyasha sighed. Miroku could sometimes read him like a book. That has bothered Inuyasha for a while. And still does. But he also was bothered on who Kagome would take with her. He hoped that it was Sango and not Kouga. He's seen some of many bruises on Kagome's body over the years. No matter how much she tries to hide them. He could see the bruises. Smell the conceler that she uses to hide them.
Inuyasha growled low in his throat. He wanted to hurt Kouga. But wasn't sure how he could do that. Not without hurting Kagome. Sighing, Inuyasha looked at the ceiling. Wondering what he could do. Being two different people was hard. But... at least he could still watch Kagome without her knowing it. That was a plus. Smiling a bit, he looked at Miroku saying "well... what am I to wear tonight Miroku?"
"That's easy Inuyasha. The people in wardrob thought that maybe we could mix it up this time."
"Oh?"
Inuyasha stared at his friend. Wondering what he meant by mixing it up. Then again, it was Miroku... Only coming up with clothes that Inuyasha was comfortable with. Miroku may be a perve, but at least he didn't wear really weird clothes. Besides his weird favourite color purple. "Alright Miroku, show me the clothing that I'm to wear tonight. Please, don't make it stupid." He let out a groan. Fearing that Miroku would do that just to tease him.
"Let's just get this over with okay monk?"
"Why do you call me that Inuyasha?"
"Cause the men in your family are always monks."
"Oh yeah."
"Idiot."
Miroku could only chuckle. Inuyasha still sometimes wondered why he was even friends with the guy. They were two completly different guys. Then again, Miroku was the only one besides Kagome to have stood up for him. Getting up he said "let's go. Might as well get this shit over with." With that, Inuyasha started to walk to his room to see what Miroku had got for him to wear this time.
Kagome was squealing in delight. She was holding the tickets close to her chest. Dancing around in her room. She had doubled checked the tickets. And they weren't just front row tickets. But they had backstage passes for after the show too! Kagome was so excited for this. She danced around her room, trying to decide on what to wear to the concert. It was the best day of her life!
Soon, the door bell rang and Kagome ran to the door. She couldn't surpress her laughter and joy. Once she opened the door. Standing there was a girl around her age. Long brown hair, brown eyes and punk style clothing. Kagome smiled happily saying "hey Sango. You almost ready to go?"
"Yeah. Why couldn't you invite Kouga to go though?"
"Cause he doesn't like InuTashino."
"Oh yeah."
Both girls went into the kitchen to have a quick dinner before they got ready for the concert. Kagome and Sango have known each other since they were two years old. Their mothers were the best of friends, and both knew that their daughters would be the best of friends as well. Since then, the two teens were like sisters.
The girls did everything together. No matter what. And now, off to the concert they go!
Inuyasha was nervous. He wondered if Kagome would show up. And he hoped, that she didn't bring that ass Kouga. Sometimes, he wished that she had never met Kouga. That he hadn't introduced him to her when they were younger. Cause of that, Kagome was always in danger of getting hurt.
That was something that Inuyasha wouldn't allow. But sadly, he could do nothing about it. And he knew that too. Miroku, once again wore his green wig so no one would know that it was him. And Inuyasha couldn't blame him for that. Since he himself, didn't want to be known about his secret double life.
Taking a few deep breaths, Inuyasha ran onto the stage and smiled at everyone. Wearing his leather jacket. Red shirt and black jeans. His black wig shined in the light as did the brown contacts that he had to wear. Thankfully, they were able to clip his claws. Though, too bad they could do nothing about the fangs.
That was the only thing they couldn't fix.
"Hey everyone, InuTashino here! Who's ready to get this concert started!" Inuyasha called into the microphone. And, of course everyone cheered. As did Kagome. Inuyasha caught her scent. He couldn't help but look at her. And, he hoped that she didn't notice. Taking a deep breath, the sounds of gutairs and drums started to play. Tapping his foot Inuyasha brought the mic close to his lips as he started to sing.
'And here we go, we're
walking on
Side by side, and arm in arm'
Inuyasha started to walk along the stage. Like he was in deep thought. His mind would drift to the times when he and Kagome would walk through the gardens that surrounded his home. They would run, laughing. It was the only time he had ever heard Kagome's laugh sound so free.
'I stand and count the disappearing dreams,
and through the fog, my friends
are what I see'
He couldn't help but smile at a memory of when he had first met Kagome. It was a foggy day... He was trying to get home but got lost. His sense of smell wouldn't help him that day. He was getting beaten and Kagome saved him. And like the lyric says, through the fog his friends are what he saw.
'You're on the path that you
seem to know
but you don't know where to
go'
Looking at the audience Inuyasha could slightly see Kagome from the corner of his vision. And Kagome... she was on a dangerous path. One that would or could end her life if she stayed with Kouga. And he needs to help her. It's not the path that she should be on...
'And in the darkness it
seems to be,
that there's another me'
Staring at the darkness of the crowd. Inuyasha could faintly see red eyes. He wasn't sure, if it was the darkness that lives inside him, reflecting through the lights that surrounded the stage. Taking a deep breath he kept going.
'I can hear your screams, even in
my dreams
They stab my heart when you
let out those awful cries'
Placing his hand on his head, Inuyasha could faintly hear the screams in his past. Hearing the screams of his little brother and sister. The screams from himself. And the first time, he had ever heard Kagome scream after her first date with Kouga. Thinking about it... it was like it truly did stab his heart.
'Stay with me, I want you
to show me the world
through your eyes
(Come along with me!)'
Holding out his hand, Inuyasha pulled his hand back to his chest. Where his heart lied. He wanted to know, what the world looked like through Kagome's eyes. Wondering, what she saw when she stared at him. Not just as a half-demon. But when he looked like a human. And he hoped, that she never saw the other side to him.
'The answer that you wish to
seek,
I have discovered that it is lying
inside of me'
Smiling at the audience Inuyasha held his hand out once more. Pointing at everyone. But in a way, he was mostly pointing at Kagome. Hoping that Kagome was getting the message to this. The answers that she wanted for years... That they were in him. Not Kouga...
'Learn the tactics and reach
the aim
You must learn to fly a higher
game!'
Soon, his hand shot up toward the ceiling. His eyes shined from the lights. His gazed stayed on Kagome. He could almost hear what Sango was saying to her. And it made Kagome blush. She always looked so cute when she blushed.
'With all the sadness in this
place,
We learned to cross is with a
happy face'
Kagome only smiled... Even when she was sad, she only smiled. She was in a life filled with lies and fakes. Inuyasha lies to Kagome about not being able to make it to concerts. About when he has something to do most of the time. And Kouga was a fake nice guy.
'We always look back into our past,
until we find out that it will
never last'
This song is right. Most things never do last... That was the problem... The only thing that has lasted so long, was the friendships he has with Kagome, Sango and Miroku. His smile soon turned into a frown.
'With the friendship that we
have,
we will meet somewhere along
the path'
Walking again, Inuyasha walked to the other side of the stage. Looking around, like he was searching for something. Someone. Anything really. Bending his head down, like he was giving up.
'We will never give up
anyway,
until we reach that day'
Only for his head to shoot up and throwing his fist in the air. Like he was about to win. Like he had found a new resolve to his problem. At least, only like he was. For his problems can't be solved at this point.
'The coldness comes when I
think because,
I try so hard to deny the bad
things I've done'
Wrapping his free arm around himself, Inuyasha shivered. Like he was freezing. His gaze drifted off to the side. Like he was ashamed of terrible things. Things that he's seen was a crime. Harming the people closest to him.
'But it's not so bad to
change my ways to fall
in love
(come along together)'
Inuyasha had a faint smile on his face. Though, he had to fight the blush that wanted to seep into his cheeks. For, according to the reports he doesn't love anyone. And never would. So he can't show any kind of emotion like love.
'Not panicking, not worrying
I am just hoping that there's
a future for me'
Inuyasha's eyes glazed over. Seeing any kind of possible future for him. One with him and Kagome happily married and many kids. Another, where he's alone with Kikyo on his trail. He couldn't stand that second possible future.
'Flowers blooming, a work of
art
You can trust me, Just take my
heart!'
Falling to his knees. Inuyasha's shoulder's slumped. Like he had just lost everything. His heart. His soul. Everything. For once, he was glad he took drama.
'I can hear your screams, even in
my dreams
They stab my heart when you
let out those awful cries'
Lifting his head, like he was hearing the screams again. Using his free hand to cover his ear. Only for it to go to lie over his heart. Like he had just been stabbed.
'Stay with me, I want you
to show me the world
through your eyes
(Come along with me!)'
Slowly, Inuyasha rose to his feet. Eyes focused. His gaze moved around, wondering if Kagome was still here. But he couldn't see her. Was she pushed away? Did Sango take her home? What happened?
'The answer that you wish to
seek,
I have discovered that it is lying
inside of me'
Swinging his arm like a slash of a blade, Inuyasha smirked like he was king of the world. For in a way, he did feel like he was king of the world. Not cause he was rich. But cause he has so many people in his life that care for him. In a way, he was a winner.
'Flowers blooming, a work of
art
You can trust me, Just take my
heart!'
His hand went over his heart, and made a motion like he was ripping it out of his chest. And handing it to the one that he loves. Slowly, his hand lowered and stilled by his side. And he slowly started to walk away.
'The journey
will continue...'
Stopping for a moment. Inuyasha looked over his shoulder and gave a emotionless gaze. Like his own journey would still continue... If it was meant to.
Soon Inuyasha disappeared behind the stage and wiped his forehead. He was worn out but knew, that it was time to announce the winner of the contest that he had started a few weeks ago. And, knowing Kagome she had entered her name many many times so she could win.
Groaning, Inuyasha really wanted to do this next time. But when would Kagome ever be able to get to another concert alone? Possible never. Stretching, Inuyasha made his back crack and pulled out the envelop and cut it open. Looking at the name, he couldn't help but chuckle.
Walking out toward the stage, he grabbed the microphone once more and smiled toward everyone. "Alright everyone, as you know I had a contest going on. The 'Sing with InuTashino' contest. And I will now announce the winner!" Looking at the envelop once more, like he was just opening it. He chuckled saying "Kagome Higurashi please come on up!"
Inuyasha saw Kagome's black hair in the crowd. She looked shy. And of course, Inuyasha couldn't blame her. She mostly entered the contest to get over her fear of being in front of a large group of people. Once she was getting to the stairs. Inuyasha couldn't help but notice what she was wearing. A sparkly red shirt and some skinny blue jeans.
It made Inuyasha want to blush. Again, he fought the blush and kept it down. Taking a deep breath, Inuyasha took Kagome's hand to help her on stage. Smiling slightly, he said "alright Ms. Higurashi, how does it feel to have won the contest?"
Kagome stared at her feet. Seeming to find it interesting. Inuyasha couldn't help but smile. She looked up at him through her lashes. Calmly, and shyly she said "it's nice to have won..."
Chuckling, he handed Kagome the microphone and said "alright Kagome. We're going to sing one of my favorites. You know all of my songs right?" Seeing Kagome's nod, Inuyasha held his hand out toward the back stage. And another microphone was tossed and landed in his hand.
Kagome: We were strangers starting out on our journey
Never dreaming what we'd have to go through
Now here we are and I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you
Kagome had sang the words in almost a whisper. But loud enough for people in the back to hear. Inuyasha never knew that her voice could sound like that. It was as soft as a dove's feathers.
Inuyasha: No one told me I was going to find you
Unexpected what you did to my heart.
Inuyasha stared at her with soft eyes. Placing his hand on her cheek to make her look at him. He was trying to tell her something through their eyes. But wasn't sure if she could understand him.
Both: When I lost hope you were there to remind me
This is the start
Kagome blushed as they sang. Inuyasha dropped his hand, wondering if he was making her nervous. He hoped that he wasn't. It was something that he never wanted for Kagome to happen if she was ever on stage. People would make fun of her if she choked on stage.
And Life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road now and forever
A Wonderful journey
In a way, this song was also about them. How their life was like a never ending river. But it was also about how he loves her. But could never admit it to her. And that was something that would never happen. Inuyasha was afraid to tell her... He was afraid of her answer.
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
Smiling, Inuyasha stared at Kagome once more. His expression was soft, for even if Kagome didn't know it. Inuyasha would always be there with her. Be there for her. If she ever needed him. Even if... she didn't love him back.
Kagome: We were strangers on a crazy adventure
Inuyasha:Never dreaming how our dreams would come true
Both:Now here we stand unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you.
And Life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road now and forever
A Wonderful journey
Staring at the crowd, Inuyasha took a step forward as he stared at the crowd. Though, he could feel Kagome staring at him. She too, took a step forward and stood next to Inuyasha. Inuyasha blushed finally. Glad that people couldn't see it. But, he hoped that Kagome didn't see it.
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
I knew there was somebody somewhere
Like me alone in the dark
Now I know that my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothings gonna tear us apart
And Life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road now and forever
A Wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
Life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep going.
Inuyasha and Kagome started to swish from side to side. Like they were truly in a river. Both of them, smiling. Like they were having the time of their life.
Inuyasha: ON
Soon, Inuyasha threw his hand to the side in a waving motion. His eyes shut as he picturing what Kagome would say tomorrow.
Kagome:starting out on a journey.
Kagome tilted her head in a cute motion. Like she was an innocent kitten. Inuyasha opened his eye a crack and stared at her. He couldn't help but smile a bit.
Both:Life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
In the end I wanna be standing at the beginning with you.
Inuyasha and Kagome stared at each other. Both of their eyes were soft. Like they were in a world of their own. No one was there. No crowd. No concert hall. No stage. Nothing. Inuyasha wanted to hold her. Wanted to kiss her. But knew that he couldn't... It could ruin everything...
'Kagome... Why can't you love me? And not Kouga?' Those were the last thoughts he had for the night. For, there was no point in trying to get Kagome to love him... Her heart belongs to another.
okay, the first song does not belong to me, it was a fandub done by 64SMBZ. so thank him/her for allowing me to use the song for this chaper till next time!