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Chapter Four
"Well, I really have nothing to say." Sora said as Demyx made ready to leave the stage. "Now I see why you wanted to wait on confronting them. We would have missed an awesome show!" He raised his hand to call a waiter over. "Could I get something to drink?"
"What would you like?" The young man asked as he neared the table.
"What do you have?"
"Well for your age, Coke, Sprite, fruit drink or water."
"I'll try the Sprite. Want anything Riku?" He looked over at his momentarily silent friend who shook his head in answer.
"I was really just wanting to see what they were here for." Riku said once the waiter had gone. "Looks like they're just here for a good time. Not to cause trouble." He smirked, "I say we follow their example."
"But what about, I don't know, responsibility?" Sora asked doubtfully. "I don't want to just toss aside my duties."
"We're not abandoning anyone. But there is no immediate threat and I personally think it's high time we have a little break." The silver haired teen reasoned.
Sora shrugged, "I guess. And it's only for a few hours right?"
"Exactly."
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"I was wondering," The pink haired girl spoke again, jerking Axel's and Roxas' eyes away from Demyx as he made his way back to the table. "Do you know him?" She asked pointing across the people in front of her to a silver haired boy at another table. It was obvious that the matching cloaks both he and Axel wore was the reason for her question.
Axel thought a moment before speaking, "Roxas? Isn't that the guy you fought with a while back?"
Roxas turned, "Yeah! What's he doing here? Look, Sora is with him too."
"Hey thanks, um.?" Axel paused and the girl took the hint.
"Sakura."
"Thanks for pointing them out, Sakura." Axel said.
"You're welcome!" She replied cheerfully.
"Who are your new friends Sakura?" The blonde boy in the orange sweats asked teasingly. As to why that was neither Axel nor Roxas knew.
"Mind your own business Naruto!" The girl said while looking murderous. She turned back to the two confused Nobodies. "What are your names anyway? I assume yours is Roxas." She said pointing to him in question.
"Yeah. And this is Axel." He said, doing his friend the favor of formal introduction.
"And I'm Demyx." He said happily joining the conversation. He put down the drink he'd somehow come into possession of before extending his hand for a friendly shake.
"I'm Sakura." She told him, returning the gesture and blushing slightly.
"So what did you guys think of my singing?" Demyx asked, taking the seat next to Roxas.
"It was alright." Axel said while stealing a sip from the dark liquid Demyx had left unguarded. He raised his eyebrow soon after doing so. "What is this?" he asked before taking another drink.
"The man said it was Coca-Cola." Demyx answered.
"I liked your song. But I'm not too familiar with English so most of the effect was lost on me I'm afraid." Sakura said.
"Thanks. It was by a Mr. Michel Jackson." Demyx told her and she nodded in interest. The one she referred to as Naruto simply snickered.
"Alright. You can stop drooling now Sakura." The boy beside her said.
Sakura flushed deeply, "Oh be quiet Sasuke; I'm not drooling!" She said defensively.
"Regardless, I'm sure these young men don't want you budding into their conversation." The adult of their table said.
"It's alright. We don't mind." Demyx said politely.
"If you don't mind me asking," The girl next to Naruto said, speaking for what seemed the first time, "What kind of jutsu was that you did earlier?" She seemed almost reluctant to ask Axel noticed.
"Huh?" Demyx was confused.
"What you did with the water! That was really cool!" The blonde clarified.
"Oh well-" Demyx paused, not sure how much would be save to say, "It's complicated."
"I'd say so." The boy Sakura referred to as Sasuke stated. "Seeing that they weren't clones and that there was no water close at hand for you to manipulate."
"Uh, yeah." To say he had no clue would have been an understatement.
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After picking out a song and being pushed on stage by Sesshomaru, Kagome adjusted the microphone and glued her eyes to the lyric screen in back. Inhaling deeply, she tried to ignore her shaking hands and pounding heart. The music started and the place got a little quieter. Realizing she had no other choice Kagome began singing.
"MIRAA ga utsushidasu maboroshi o ki ni shi nagara itsu no ma ni ka sokudo ageteru no sa. doko e itte mo ii to ii wareru to hanpa na ganmou ni wa hyoushiki mo zenbu haiiro da,"
(The mirror that reveals my dreams raises my spirits unnoticed. When it's said "it's possible to go anywhere," My fragmented wishes are marked entirely in gray)
"I'm surprised we actually got her up there." Hojo admitted.
Sesshomaru nodded, "And I'm beginning to regret the price. Sure I got her up there but now I am in line."
Hojo chuckled, "It won't be that bad"
", aoi sora ga mieru nara aoi kasa hirogete ii janai ka KYANBASU wa kimi no mono shiroi hata wa akirameta toki ni dake kazasu no ima wa makka ni sasou tougyuushi no you ni, " (The blue sky can be seen if you open your blue umbrella That isn't good? The canvas is yours I'll abandon time as I hold a white flag overhead In order for deep red to invite the matador now)
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"Well, now that we're officially on vacation, I say we have some fun. You're up next." Riku said.
Sora nearly choked on his drink. "What? Why me?" He slumped down in his chair in exaggerated fear.
"Because I'm due some entertainment." Riku replied with a smirk.
"What's that suppose to mean?"
Riku laughed. "Fine, I'll go if you do. Besides, it's not like we know anyone on this world." He reasoned.
"Except the organization members." Sora pointed out.
"And you've already seen that they have the same state of mind." Riku countered. He knew all his friend needed was some persuasion. He would get him up there one way or another he decided.
Sora sighed, "What could it hurt? But we're going to have to wait."
Riku nodded, happy with his victory. "Yep. And while we do that, I say we eat."
----Scene Change----
"Now tha' Gaarra kid izz her. Right o'er there." Orochimaru observed.
Anko found it in her to act mildly interested and turned to see what her former teacher was talking about. "Yep. Th' Gaara kid." She said before turning back to her conversation with Itachi; who had just braved another drink.
"What'er th' bear ears for?" Orochimaru wondered out loud.
This got both Itachi's and Anko's attention and they turned to see what it was he meant. They observed as the young ninja's sister adjusted the ears on his head.
"I says he loss, lost a bet." Anko stated.
"Yeah, most likely." Itachi agreed. "We're bound to find out one way or the other." He said before turning back around.
"Wha'z th' other?" Orochimaru asked in a hushed whisper as he leaned over on his stool.
Itachi, unnerved by the proximity of the other man, pushed him away. This caused the impaired Orochimaru to fall from his seat. Itachi began to wonder if he was still conscious when he didn't get back up after a minute or so. He didn't really want to put forth the effort of turning to check though.
The bar tender seemed more willing to show concern however, "Is he alright?"
"Mmhm, jus' leave 'im there for a while." Anko told him.
The man shrugged then turned away again. "Usually it takes more than twelve drinks before they pass out. Then again, I've seen some do it at five." He muttered to himself.
----Scene Change----
", mou jibun ni wa yume no nai e shika egakenai to iu nara nuritsubushite yo KYANBASU o nando demo shiroi hata wa akirameta toki ni dake kazasu no ima no watashi wa anata no shiranai iro." (In myself, I see no dreams, like unpainted pictures How many times must I fill this canvas? I'll abandon time as I hold a white flag overhead I am your unknown color now) Kagome finished and bowed shakily.
It took a great deal of self control to not simply bolt from the stage, but she stood long enough for the warm round of applause, along with the shouts and whistles coming from Hojo and company, minus Sesshomaru. 'See? Survivable.' She reasoned to herself as she made her way back to her seat.
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"Okay, go!" Kankuro said.
Gaara got in one final growl before getting up. 'This is only number seven in my personal Hell. It could be worse and it's not going to take long. No one will dare bring this up again for fear of Shukaku. Yes, it's most certainly survivable.'
Knowing the song Temari had in mind wouldn't be in the song bank, he simply went strait into song. "I wish I had button eyes and red fat nose Shaggy cotton skin and just one set of clothes Sittin' on the shelf in the local department store With no dreams to dream and nothing to be sorry for I wish I was a Teddy Bear not livin' nor lovin' or goin' nowhere I wish I was a Teddy Bear and I'm wishin' that I hadn't fallen in love with you,"
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"Holy,"Naruto trailed off as he gazed up at the stage in a momentary stupor.
"Is that the boy from the Sand dojo?" Hinata questioned.
"Indeed it is. I wonder what the story behind this could be?" Kakashi replied in amusement.
Sasuke snickered, "I didn't think he, of all people, would do such a stupid thing." He poked at the burger that had just been brought to him.
"Don't worry Sasuke. You'll be up there before the night is over." Kakashi told him. "You all will." He said in response to the mixed looks he received from his statement.
", I wish I had a string you'd pull to make me say hi I'm Teddy ain't it a lovely day Then I'd know every time I spoke the words were right And no one would know the mess I made in my life I wish I was a Teddy Bear... And I'm wishin' I hadn't fallen in love with you." With that Gaara finished then stomped off the stage quickly, giving the desired impression that he didn't want to be up there to begin with. There was scattered applause here and there, but for the most part a stunned silence, was what proceeded his performance.
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"Yeah, defiantly something to do with a bet." Itachi stated.
"E haz a lovely shingin' voice." Orochimaru said from the floor.
Ami: Weee! 'nother Chapter done! Weee!
