Chapter Seven: Genesis Rocks the House!!
Kagome stood alone in the dojo, eyes closed and her sword before her. Slowly, steadily, she started moving through the moves of a technique her father taught her, moving so gracefully that she looked as if she was dancing. If one looked closely enough, you could see he aura dancing around her, as if moving in rhythm to an invisible music. Only the approach of her brother's aura broke her concentration.
"Hey, big bro. How are you today?" Kagome asked cheerfully. Goku only stuck out his tongue at her before moving to one corner to sit down, wincing in pain as he did. The wounds he received from her still haven't healed properly.
"You're really rubbing it in my face, aren't you?" Goku asked darkly. Kagome giggled before sitting down beside him.
"But you know that it's all your fault, so I have a right to gloat," she said, still in that annoyingly cheerful voice. Goku felt his temper snap, but wisely kept it in check. He knew that even though Kagome may be acting so happy right now, that could change in an instant if he says the wrong thing. So he contented himself with saying what he came to say.
"Listen, Mom wants you in her room in two hours. She's got some designs for the dress you're going to wear for the ball, and she needs to know what you like best so the palace tailors can get started. The clothes the others are going to wear are already prepared. The only one's left are yours and mine," he said.
Instantly, Kagome remembered her mother's words when she found out that she sent her brother to the healer.
***Flashback***
"Kagome dear, do you mind telling me why your older brother is lying in this comatose state in the healer's office?" YengLa asked, smiling kindly. Even though she was smiling, it was easy to see that she was really, really mad (her aura glowing darkly and menacingly around her was a dead give-away).
Kagome flinched, wishing to back away from the scary scene in front of her. She chose her next words carefully, knowing just how scary her mother can really be.
"Um…well…it's uh…because of…" Kagome struggled to say.
"Yes, dear?" her mother prompted. Kagome straightened immediately. Her mother was starting to reach her limits…
"Well, it's because I knocked him unconscious earlier. The reason for that is because he convinced you that it would be a good idea for me to stay at the coming ball until the very end. Since he knows very well how much I dislike balls, I knew he was just doing it to annoy me," Kagome explained. She knew it would be best to say everything in one go.
"Kagome, you know how much I dislike of you beating other people up. It's not very womanlike. You know perfectly well that the reason your father and I taught you how to fight is so you can defend yourself," YengLa continued.
"I know…" Kagome mumbled.
"Oh… and you shouldn't be so mean to your brother. He is older after all," YengLa added thoughtfully. (So as it looks like, YengLa isn't mad that Kagome comatose her brother; she's mad that Kagome isn't acting like a proper lady should. That's a bit cold-hearted for a mother, isn't it?)
"…so as punishment, you have to attend the ball, and stay until the end. Do you understand?" she finished sternly.
"Yes," was all Kagome could say.
***End of Flashback***
The memory made Kagome shiver slightly.
"What's the matter? You cold or something?" Goku asked.
"Nothing. I'm fine," Kagome said. Goku eyed his twin, but put the matter aside.
"Well whatever. You want to spar with me before you have to meet Mom?" he asked.
Kagome suddenly brightened. "Sure thing!" she said.
***
"Man, that sounds so boring," Keiji commented from his place in Reiko's lap.
"You mean you guys have done nothing but prepare for the ball instead of practicing for the tournament?" Miroku asked, a little surprised.
Kagome and Goku nodded. "Yup," they said in unison, "totally boring"
"Fighting sounds a lot more fun compared to the stuff you guys are doing right now," Sango said. Genesis agreed.
"I know, but Mom says this ball is really important. It's crucial that we behave our best," Kagome explained.
"Yeah, but that doesn't change the fact that it's boring," Inuyasha said.
"True," Kagome and Goku replied.
Genesis was gathered at the park some distance from the Chen Palace, and as usual, they were getting more attention than usual. Normally, this wouldn't have bothered them, but Kagome's and Goku's fame has increased since they were recognized as part of the Chen Clan. So as a result, the attention they were getting has increased at least three times.
"Hey, what are you looking at? We're not a TV show, so move it!" Inuyasha snapped at a group of boys ogling at the girls.
"Inuyasha, that was mean," Kikyo scolded lightly.
"Keh," was all Inuyasha said.
"Well, it is getting annoying. I mean ever since we got here, people have done nothing but stare at us. It's really rude of them," Sango pointed out.
"Yeah!" Keiji exclaimed, still lying on Reiko's lap, "I mean, the reason we came here is so we could hang out and talk. But we can't even do that with all these snoops around. Hey, it's rude to point!" he snapped at a young girl who was with her friends. The girl blushed deeply, and then quickly walked away with her friends.
"Come on guys, let's go somewhere else," Reiko suggested. The rest agreed and stood up, gathering their things. The crowd instantly began to talk louder, and some even tried to approach them. But Genesis left quickly before anyone could get to them, and after a few minutes, they were in Inuyash's car.
"All right, where to?" Inuyasha, who was driving asked. Goku, who knew only one thing could fully cheer up Genesis was one thing, and he knew where they could do it.
"Guys, let's go back to the Palace," he said. Genesis looked at him, Inuyasha from the rearview mirror.
"What! You want to go back already?" Keiji asked in disbelief.
"It's not that. I have something planned for us," Goku said with a mysterious smile. The others instantly became exited. Whenever Goku plans something for them, it's usually fun.
"Hey, spill! What is it?" Miroku demanded.
"No," Goku said simply.
"Kagome, you know what it is?" Sango asked.
Kagome shook her head. "No! He didn't tell me anything!" she exclaimed.
"If that's so, then it's going to be really fun!" Sango cheered.
"Come on man, tell us already!" Keiji whined.
"No way. You'll find out when we get to the palace," Goku said with finality in his voice. No matter how much they pestered him, Goku wouldn't say anything. So they contended themselves with guessing what he had planned for them, hoping he would reveal something. But his face was completely impassive as they neared the palace.
"Come on, big bro. Were here, so tell us!" Kagome insisted, tugging on her twin's arm. But Goku only shook his head as he led the way along the large corridors.
"Where are we going?" Reiko asked.
"To look for Mom," was the reply.
"Ah! No way! Even Mom is in on this? Not fair! You guys are keeping secrets from me!" Kagome whined. But the others hardly noticed her dismay.
"1Mrs. H knows about it too? Then it's going to be really fun!" Miroku and Keiji cheered. The others agreed loudly, making the people around them stare.
"Keep it down, you wackos!" Goku scolded, but he was hardly heard. After a few more scolding, Genesis was finally reduced to silence as they walked through the large corridors, finally entering a large room filled with musical instruments, both ancient and modern. The rest of Genesis looked around, curious, as Goku walked over to a room and walk inside. After a few minutes, he came out with his mother.
"Good day to you, Mrs. H!" Genesis greeted loudly and cheerfully.
YengLa smiled. "Hello dears. It's nice to see you again," she said. Turning to Goku, she continued.
"Goku dear, everything is ready. Have fun!" she said.
"Thanks a lot for your help Mom," Goku said, bowing respectfully to her. With another smile, YengLa left.
"Alright, guys. Time for my surprise," he declared.
"Keh, finally," Inuyasha mumbled, but the others hushed him.
"Hey!" Inuyasha exclaimed, but Goku interfered before a fight could start.
"Anyway," he started loudly, once again gaining their attention, "I found out about this room sometime ago. I know that our band hasn't been in action for a while, and since Kagome and I will be very busy because of the Dark Tournament, I thought this could be our last chance to really have fun, Genesis style," he said, picking up an electric guitar.
The others watched in glee as he strummed a note and shouted, "GENESIS IS BACK IN BUSINESS!!!"
"ALL RIGHT!!!" the others shouted.
"Us first!" the girls shouted. They ran to gather their instruments and positioned themselves.
"Alright girls, ready?" Kagome asked.
"Sure thing!" Sango replied.
"Then, go!" Kikyo said. Taking a deep breath, they started.
Can somebody explain to me
Why everybody is tryin' to be livin' like a celebrity
Doin' what they see on MTV
Ice is cool but I'm looking for more
Simple things is what my heart beats for (cause that's me)
I don't ask for much (baby)
Having you is enough
You ain't got to buy nothin'
(it's not what I want)
Baby it's you
We don't have to go nowhere
(it's not what I want)
Baby it's you
It's not 'bout what you got
I know you got a lot
No matter what you do, you always get it hot, it's you (it's you)
Baby all I want is you
It don't matter that your car is fly
And your rims are spinnin' on the side and
It don't matter where we go tonight
Cause if I'm with you I'll be all right
That's cool, but I'm lookin' for more
It's your love that my heart beats for (cause that's me)
You don't have to spend a dime (baby)
I just want your time
You ain't got to buy nothin'
(it's not what Iwant)
Baby it's you
We don't have to go nowhere
(it's not what I want)
Baby it's you
It's not 'bout what you got
I know you got a lot
No matter what you do, you always get it hot, it's you (it's you)
Baby all I want is you
Hey, yeah
You ain't got to buy nothin'
(it's not what I want)
Baby it's you
We don't have to go nowhere
(it's not what I want)
Baby it's you
It's not 'bout what you got
I know you got a lot
No matter what you do, you always get it hot, it's you (it's you)
Baby all I want is you
The others cheered as they finished. The girls prepared for another song.
Welcome to a new day
Don't know what's on the way
But whatever it is I'll be ready
On your mark get set go
Here's the show and the road
But with you it's a load I can carry
And with each breath I would take it
Every moment gonna make it
It's a wonderful crazy
It's a beautiful out of control
Kinda scary amazing
But I don't really mind at all
It's like I'm falling, flying, laughing, crying
Hanging on and letting go
Cause my life' so wonderful crazy crazy
Some days get intense
And breakdown my defense
But I'm here and I'm not giving up
Gonna take in the sights
On the ride of my life
Living just to survive's not enough
So much love to discover
I don't need any other
It's a wonderful crazy
It's a beautiful out of control
Kinda scary amazing
But I don't really mind at all
It's like I'm falling, flying, laughing, crying
Hanging on and letting go
Cause my life' so wonderful crazy crazy
It's a beautiful crazy
I'ts a beautiful out of control
Kinda scary amazing
But I don't really mind at all
It's like I'm falling, flying, laughing, crying
Hanging on and letting go
Cause my life' so wonderful crazy crazy
"Awesome guys!!" Keiji shouted as he cheered with the others. By this time, Itachi, Riku and Sasuke had passed by the room, most likely heading to the dojo (Incidentally, the music room is near the Uchiha quarters, so that's probably why Kagome and Goku have never seen it before). Kagome spotted them and said their names through the microphone.
"Hey, Itachi, Riku, Sasuke!!" she said cheerfully (but since she's using a mic, it sounds more like she's shouting, isn't it?). Genesis turned to the door. Itachi, Riku and Sasuke turned to them, surprised.
"Hey, what are you guys doing?" Sasuke was the first to recover. Kagome went over happily to them while the others adjusted the instruments.
"Just having fun!" Kagome answered brightly, "and having a slight reunion. You see, we have a band, but since Goku and I have been in Japan, it's been put on hold. So we were just holding a mini concert. You guys wanna watch?" she asked brightly. Before anyone could reply, Sango shouted.
"Kags, come on. Were ready!" she shouted.
"Coming!" Kagome shouted back. Smiling once again at Itachi and the others, she hurried back to the others.
"So what's the next song?" Kagome asked. Goku stood up and went over to Itachi and the others.
"Come on and watch. I'm sure it's fine if you miss practice just once," he invited. Sasuke and Riku looked at Itachi uncertainly. He looked like he was about to accept the invitation when they heard someone say Itachi's name.
"Itachi!" came his father's voice. They turned to see the head of the Uchiha Clan walking towards them, a stern expression on his face. They bowed respectfully.
"Good day to you, Lord Uchiha. I hope my friends and I weren't disturbing you?" Goku spoke first.
"No, I just came to see if my son and his partner have gone to the training hall yet," came the reply. He turned to Itachi.
"Lord Hyuuga and his fighters are already there. Let's go," he said sternly and led the way out.
"Too bad. Maybe next time," Goku said with a sympathetic smile. He waved goodbye to the three of them, and then returned to his friends.
"Hey, what was that about?" Inuyasha asked as the girls resumed their singing.
"Nothing," Goku waved it off. Reiko, who was recording the whole thing on her ever-handy video cam, suddenly remembered something.
"Hey Goku, didn't you say that you wrote a bunch of songs? Are they ready for recording?" she asked (Since Reiko is too shy to perform in front of other people, she acts as the group manager. She takes care of all the gigs they may have, and keeps a copy of all of the band's songs. Goku acts as the main songwriter).
"Yeah, don't worry. I already got you a copy of all of them, so…" Goku started, but was interrupted by Keiji, who was listening to the conversation.
"Dude, no way! We got new songs? Let me see!" he said in a loud voice that caught everyone's attention.
"Shut up, you idiot!" Goku hissed, but too late. The others had already heard.
"New songs? Cool!" Sango and Kikyo squealed, setting down their instruments and running over to Goku, Kagome following.
"What's the title?"
"When did you write them?
"You're so mean, not saying anything. Were supposed to be a band…"
"Can we start practicing them now?"
Their questions came after another so fast that it didn't give Goku any chance to answer. He took a deep breath, and Reiko, guessing what he's about to do, quickly covered her ears.
"SHUT UP, YOU WACKOS! I CAN'T EVEN THINK WITH YOU GUYS TALKING AT THE SAME TIME LIKE THAT! I'LL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS SO BE QUIET!" he roared. The whole room fell silent. Everyone, except Reiko who had the sense to cover her ears, lay on the floor on top of each other. They looked unconscious. Reiko turned to Goku.
"I think that was too much," she said.
"They'll wake up soon, especially since were going to do some of the songs right now," Goku replied. At the mention of the word 'songs', Genesis was instantly revived. Goku and Reiko sweat dropped.
"Hey, that was fast," Reiko commented.
"That was weird," Goku murmured, but the others hardly heard.
"Were doing the songs now?" Keiji asked.
"Yeah…" Goku replied softly. The others cheered loudly.
I swear, these guys are weirdo's when it comes to music Goku thought. He stood up and proceeded to the stage.
"Well, come on, let's get started. I got the lyrics right here," he said. The boys smirked and got on stage as well. As they adjusted their instruments, Goku handed the lyrics around.
"Cool…" Keiji mumbled, looking at the piece of paper Goku gave him.
"Let's go, then," Goku said.
Woohoohoo
Woohoohoo
Debbie just hit the wall, she never had it all
One Prozac a day, husband's a CPA
Her dreams went out the door
When she turned twenty-four
Only been with one man
What happened to her plan
She was gonna be an actress
She was gonna be a star
She was gonna shake her ass
On the hood of White Snake's car
Her yellow SUV is now the enemy
Looks at her average life
And nothing has been alright
Since Bruce Springsteen, Madonna
Way before Nirvana
There was U2 and Blondie
And music still on MTV
Her two kids in high school
They tell her that she's uncool
Cause she's still preoccupied
With 19, 19, 1985
Woohoohoo
(1985)
Woohoohoo
She's seen all the classics, she knows every line
'Breakfast Club', 'Pretty in Pink'
Even 'St. Elmo's Fire'
She rocked out to Wham!
Not a big Limp Bizkit fan
Thought she'd get a hand
On a member of Duran Duran
Where's the mini-skirt made of snake skin
And who's the other guy that's singing in Van Halen
When did reality become TV
Whatever happened to sitcoms, game shows
On the radio was
Springsteen, Madonna
Way before Nirvana
There was U2 and Blondie
And music still on MTV
Her two kids in high school
They tell her that she's uncool
Cause she's still preoccupied
With 19, 19, 1985
Woohoohoo
She hates time, make it stop
When did Motley Crue become classic rock
And when did Ozzy become an actor
Please make this stop, stop
Stop, and bring back
Springsteen, Madonna
Way before Nirvana
There was U2 and Blondie
And music still on MTV
Her two kids in high school
They tell her that she's uncool
Cause she's still preoccupied
With 1985
Springsteen, Madonna
Way before Nirvana
There was U2 and Blondie
And music still on MTV
Her two kids in high school
They tell her that she's uncool
Cause she's still preoccupied
With 19, 19, 1985
"That was so cool!" Kikyo shouted.
"Awesome!" Kagome and Sango exclaimed.
8 o'clock Monday night and I'm waiting
To finally talk to a girl a little cooler than me
Her name is Nona she's a rocker with a nose ring
She wears a 2-way,
but I'm not quite sure what that means
And when she walks,
all the wind blows and the angels sing
But she doesn't notice me
'Cause she's watching wrestling
Creaming over tough guys
Listening to rap metal
Turntables in her eyes
It's like a bad movie
She's looking through me
If you were me than you'd be
Screaming "someone shoot me,"
as I fail miserably
Trying to get the GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS WANT
She likes the Godsmack and I like Agent Orange
Her CD change's full of singers that are mad at their dad
She said she'd like to score some reefer and a 40
She'll never know that I'm the best thing she'll never have
And when she walks,
all the wind blows and the angels sing
But she doesn't notice me
'Cause she's watching wrestling
Creaming over tough guys
Listening to rap metal
Turntables in her eyes
She likes them with a mustache
Racetrack season pass
Driving in a Tans Am
Does a mullet make a man?
It's like a bad movie
She's looking through me
If you were me than you'd be
Screaming "someone shoot me,"
as I fail miserably
Trying to get the GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS WANT
GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS WANT
GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS WANT
GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS WANT
There she goes again with fishnets on
And dreadlocks in her hair
She broke my heart, I want to be sedated
All I wanted was to see her naked
Now I'm watching wrestling
Trying to be a tough guys
Listening to rap metal
Turntables in my eyes
I can't grow a mustache and
I ain't got no season pass
All I got's a moped...moped...moped
It's like a bad movie
She's looking through me
If you were me than you'd be
Screaming "someone shoot me,"
as I fail miserably
Trying to get the GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS WANT
'CAUSE SHE'S THE GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS WANT
'CAUSE SHE'S THE GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS WANT
'CAUSE SHE'S THE GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS WANT
'CAUSE SHE'S THE GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS WANT
'CAUSE SHE'S THE GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS WANT
'CAUSE SHE'S THE GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS WANT
'CAUSE SHE'S THE GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS
The girls were cheering even before the song was finished. The guys hopped off the stage for a break.
"That was awesome, big bro!" Kagome exclaimed excitedly, "You really haven't lost your touch!"
Goku smirked. "Of course!" he just said.
"That was really amazing," came a voice from the doorway. They turned to see YengLa approaching them, a bright smile on her face.
"Hiya Mrs. H!" Genesis exclaimed.
"Stop! How many times must I tell you to stop calling my Mom that?" Goku snapped. YengLa laughed.
"Don't worry about it Goku dear. I don't mind," she said.
"See? Mrs. H doesn't mid at all," Keiji said. Goku looked at him darkly, making him flinch.
"Careful," Kagome warned in a whisper.
"Anyway, I'm sorry dear. I know how much fun all of you are having, but it's time for your friends to go back. It's nearly dark and Sugini has already called me asking about them," YengLa said to Kagome. Genesis seemed to sag in disappointment.
"I'm really sorry," YengLa said sincerely.
"It's alright Mom. It can't be helped," Goku said. Turning to his friends, he continued. "Hey you guys, get out. Were just about to have dinner,"
Inuyasha, Miroku and Keiji erupted. "Hey! What was that?! Don't just throw us out like that!" they shouted. Goku said nothing, but just continued to shoo them away. Kagome interfered before a fight could start.
"All right, big bro. Don't be mean. We'll see you guys later," Kagome added to her friends. After a few more goodbye's Genesis left.
"You shouldn't have done that big bro. Poor Kikyo, Sango and Reiko," Kagome mumbled.
"Why did you say that?" Goku asked, confused.
"There were the ones who have to bear the guys all the way to the hotel. Which means that the next time they visit, they'll be mad at you," Kagome pointed out. Goku stopped in his tracks, letting what his sister said sink in his head.
"Shit," Goku muttered under his breath.
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NOTE:
THE SONGS USED IN THIS CHAPTER ARE THE FOLLOWING:
*BABY IT'S YOU – JOJO
*WONDERFUL CRAZY – KATELYN TARVER
*1985 – BOWLING FOR SOUP
*GIRL ALL THE BAD GUYS WANT – BOWLING FOR SOUP
I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THIS SONGS. I JUST BORROWED THEM FOR THE BENEFIT OF MY STORIES. THANK YOU!!
1 This is the nickname Genesis calls Kagome's and Goku's Mom. They also have a nickname for their Dad.
