Authors Note:
Thanks for the comments! I really appreciate them. This is the next chapter so enjoy. I've come to a point in the story where I don't know what to write. Ideas are welcome any time! I'm just going to write what ever comes to mind so bare with me.
Chapter 9
Sesshoumaru sighed as he read the headlines from the tabloids.
Talk about Ouch!
Kagome Higurashi, leader of the Shikons, dumps famous singer Inuyasha Taisho at the Awards Ball. He proposes to her live on camera and she REJECTS! Did Inuyasha crawl back Kikyo in the end?
Sesshoumaru was outraged at the amount of gossip that was printed on magazines and newspapers all over Japan. "Damn the media! Inuyasha you better explain this one. I could only imagine what father would have said if he were still alive! Do you want to hear my favorite?" Sesshoumaru screamed at the top of his lungs. He was practically shaking the whole bus.
Looks like the dog has his tail between his legs!
Singer Inuyasha Taisho has been rejected marriage from Kagome Higurashi. There have been no sightings of the ex-couple since the Awards Ball. Inuyasha is to go on tour with the Shikons within the month. How is Kagome going to make it through this? What does producer Sesshoumaru Taisho have to say about this?
"Why the fuck are you yelling at me Sesshoumaru? Your name is in the tabloid too. You act as if it's my entire fault! Don't bring Father in this either!" Inuyasha yelled after Sesshoumaru read the headline.
"It is you fault little brother. Every time we get out of a mess, it seems like we fall back into a mess. You had better fix this quick. This is the worst thing we've ever encountered. This is going to cost your job. You either make up with Kagome or dump her for good! Your decision Inuyasha!" Sesshoumaru said in a stern voice. His eyes were bleeding red.
"How can this cost my job? You can't fire me! This company would be nothing without my music. There is no other person that can sing like me. Plus, you can forget about me leaving Kagome for good! I'm going to set things right!" Inuyasha approached Sesshoumaru so they were eye to eye. Inuyasha's demon blood was boiling. He was baring his teeth and growling.
"I don't care if you're the best thing this company has to offer! If you don't fix thing soon, you're singing career will be over! You understand little brother?" Sesshoumaru wanted to put Inuyasha in his place. He wouldn't let any demon or half demon bare his teeth or growl at him. Not even his younger brother.
Inuyasha nodded and backed off. He didn't want to get into a physical fight with Sesshoumaru.
Kagome, Miroku, and Sango sat in the café where they gave there first performance a month ago. Kagome thought about the first time Inuyasha smiled at her. It seemed like yesterday when they shared their first kiss. All Kagome could think about was that unforgettable name.
Inuyasha…Inuyasha…Inuyasha…Inuyasha…Kagome let out a sigh as that name ran through her mind. It had been three weeks since Kagome and Inuyasha had broke up. There had not been any conversations between the two of them since the Awards Ball. Inuyasha would try to talk to her, but Kagome would not listen.
"Kagome, why the long face? Do you want to talk about it?" Miroku asked.
"No. I'll feel better in no time." Kagome lied. Miroku and Sango looked at each other worried.
"Okay well we'll be on the bus. It leaves in twenty minutes so don't take to long. We have all of Japan to see! Touring isn't so bad. There will be thousands of fans at every concert!" Miroku said excitingly, but Kagome wasn't amused.
"Miroku you're not helping! Let's just go!" Sango said pulling Miroku out of the café.
Kagome let out another sigh. So much had gone on within the last several weeks. She managed to get a record deal, met a guy, fall in love, break up with that guy, and now she was going on tour with him. From false newspaper adds to recording music, Kagome never thought she would be in this position. She wished she could turn back time and relive all the good times…
-flashback-
"Inuyasha we're in public! Take those chopsticks out your nose!" Kagome said laughing hysterically. Inuyasha sat at the other side of the table with chopsticks up his nose while making funny faces. They were in a five star restaurant and Inuyasha was embarrassing both Kagome and himself. People started to look at Inuyasha.
"Why? I'm having so much fun!" Inuyasha said.
"You're making a fool out of yourself!" Kagome continued to laugh.
"I only make a fool out of myself for you babe." Inuyasha leaned forward.
"That's so sweet of you Inuyasha but..." Kagome snatched the chopsticks from Inuyasha's nose. Inuyasha yelped in pain. "I rather you not stick anything up your nose."
"I'm going to get you back."
"Oh really?" Kagome rolled her eyes.
"Don't roll your eyes at me or you won't get this." Inuyasha placed a small black box on the table. Kagome's eyes widened with joy.
"What is it? Let me just take a peek…Ow!" Kagome slid her hand closer to get the box, but Inuyasha smacked her hand away before she could touch it.
"You must not want it that badly Kagome. It's a shame. I spent good money on it. It took me hours to pick the perfect thing." Inuyasha said sarcastically.
"I want it really bad! Please, can I have it? I'll give you a kiss. Okay two kisses. Come on Inuyasha! Alright, I'm sorry! Would you find it in your heart to forgive me. Can I have it now? Pleeeeeaaaaassssseeeee?" Kagome whined.
"Okay, close your eyes. No peeking!" Inuyasha walked behind Kagome and placed the jewelry around her neck. Inuyasha placed a soft kiss on her cheek. "You can open your eyes now." Inuyasha whispered in her ear.
Kagome opened her eyes and gasped. "It's beautiful." It was a gold necklace with a small dog on it. The dog had small diamond spots on it. On the back of it, it read 'My Angel'.
"Do you like it?" Inuyasha asked.
"Are you kidding? I love it. Thank you." Kagome leaned up and gave Inuyasha a chaste kiss.
"That's one kiss. You know you promised me two." Inuyasha joked.
"Inuyasha!" Kagome giggled.
-end of flashback-
Kagome looked down at the necklace Inuyasha gave her. Tears began to swell up in her eyes. Every day after Kagome met Inuyasha, they went out on a date. Now that they broke up, Kagome didn't know what to do.
"Inuyasha is everyone on the bus?" Sesshoumaru asked.
"Everyone but Kagome." Inuyasha said gazing out of the window watching Kagome in the café.
"I'll go get her then. We are already an hour behind. Our first stop is Kōbe, and that's not exactly a short drive around the corner." Sesshoumaru walked off the bus and into the café to retrieve Kagome.
"She won't even talk to me. She acts like I'm not even there. Why Kagome? Why won't you listen to me. If you just knew the truth, we would still be together. I can't stand being away from you. I know you feel the same way about me. I've tried to talk to you and tell you how much I love you. I remember when we moved into the apartment…" Inuyasha thought to himself.
-flashback-
"Okay Meko and Akira. Welcome to your new home. Don't mess it up now or I will hunt you down." Inuyasha opened the apartment door and his dogs took off running. Kagome giggled watching Meko and Akira wrestling on the floor.
"Wow Inuyasha. This is an apartment? This place is almost the size of my mother's house. How many rooms are in this place?" Kagome walked into the apartment and gasped.
"Well there is a kitchen, dining room, living room, recreation room, three bathrooms, and of course a bedroom." Inuyasha smiled.
"There's only one bedroom?" Kagome looked at Inuyasha with a confused face.
"What of it?" Inuyasha pulled Kagome closer to him.
"Where do you suppose you're sleeping?" Kagome looked up at him.
"What do you mean were I'm sleeping? You should be concerned were you're sleeping." Inuyasha joked.
"I'm sleeping on the bed in that room if you must know." Kagome smiled.
"Well I guess you're going to have to share the bed with me since there's no were else to sleep." Inuyasha wrapped his arms around Kagome's waist. Their lips were only inches apart.
"Only if you're a good boy." Kagome teased.
"I'll be good…most of the time." Inuyasha smiled.
"Uh, Inuyasha? Meko is about to leave a surprise for you." Kagome said giggling. Meko raised his leg against the side of the couch getting ready to pee.
"MEKO I JUST TOOK YOU FOR A WALK!" Inuyasha yelled. Kagome giggled.
End of flashback
"That beautiful smile. I wish I could see it again. What the hell am I going to do?" Inuyasha said pounding his fists into the table.
"Okay driver, all of us are on board." Sesshoumaru said as he sat down on a couch and opened his laptop. The bus driver simply nodded and drove off.
Inuyasha watched Kagome slowly walk down the aisle of the bus. Her eyes were filled with sadness and regret. Her skin that was usual creamy and lively was whit and pale. Inuyasha could see her cheeks had tearstains from crying. Inuyasha gently grabbed her wrist as she walked by him trying not to look at him.
"Kagome…would you please listen to me?" Inuyasha asked sing squeezing her soft hand. Inuyasha waited a couple seconds, but Kagome would not respond. He released her hand letting her go her way.
Kagome let a single teardrop fall from her eye as she walked away. She lay down on her bunk bed and closed her eyes. It hurt too much to look at his gaze, to feel his hand, to listen to his voice. In a way, Kagome wanted to hear what he had to say, but she was afraid it would break the last piece of her heart that was left. There was so many things that Inuyasha could say to her. Would he tell her he chose Kikyo over her? Does he really love her that much that he would not want her to get hurt. Kagome just did not understand. How could Kikyo win so easily. Nothing seemed to fit together in the right places.
"Hey Sango, why are you so pale? Do you not feel good?" Miroku asked while kneeling next to Sango. Sango laid spread out on her bunk bed moaning into the pillow. She felt her body was cold as snow, but the temperature of her forehead told otherwise.
"Miroku I don't know what's wrong with me…Oh kami! Stand clear sick girl coming thru!" Sango covered her mouth and dashed for the bathroom. Miroku rushed after her to make sure she was all right.
"Oh kami! Gross!" Ayame stuck her tongue out in disgust. She held her stomach trying to keep the acid down.
"What the hell is going on? Is Sango sick?" Sesshoumaru said approaching the scene quickly. His anger was growing by the seconds. His veins were practically popping out of his neck. Ayame stepped back letting him enter the bathroom. Sango hovered over the toilet emptying out the fluids in her stomach. Miroku was kneeling next to her, rubbing her back, while whispering comforting word.
"No, she's skipping thru a forest. Of course she's sick Sherlock!" Ayame replied in a smart ass way.
"If I was you I would get a washcloth before I fling you through the window." Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes at Ayame. Ayame wasn't afraid of Sesshoumaru at all. She simply rolled her eyes and left to retrieve the washcloth.
"Sesshoumaru, what do you suppose we do?" Miroku looked up at Sesshoumaru.
"When we reach Kōbe take her to the doctor. She has to be healthy to sing." Sesshoumaru said opening a small cabinet. He pulled out a bottle of pills and gave them to Miroku.
"Here's your washcloth." Ayame threw the washcloth into the bathroom. It hit Sesshoumaru straight in the face. He let out a deep growl telling Ayame not to push him any farther. Ayame rolled her eyes again then walked off.
"I think you can handle things from here Miroku. If you need me, I'll be up at the front of the bus." Sesshoumaru turned and left the bathroom. He sat down on the couch and continued to work on his laptop.
"Sango do you have the strength to take medicine?" Miroku asked while helping her stand up.
"Yeah…Just give me some wat…" Before Sango could finish her sentence, she dropped back down to the toilets and emptied out her stomach once more.
"Why is Sango so sick all of a sudden? Could she have eaten something bad?" Miroku thought to himself as he rubbed Sango's back.
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong
And carry on
'Cuz I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
Inuyasha sang to himself. He was gently plucking the strings of his guitar. He was alone in the room sitting against the wall.
Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven
I'll find my way through night and day
I just can't stay
Here in heaven
Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knees
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please
Beyond the door
There's peace I'm sure
And I know
There'll be no more
Tears in heaven
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong and carry on
'Cuz I know I don't belong
Here in heaven.
"Kagome I'm miserable without you." Inuyasha spoke softly while setting his guitar next to him. He leaned his head back against the wall and closed his eyes. All his thoughts were about the same person. "I've still kept my promise Kagome. I will win you back one way or another."
-Concert in Kōbe three days later-
"Alright all you fans out there! Are you ready for Inuyasha?" Kagome said into the microphone trying to keep a happy face.
The fans all shouted, "Kagome! Kagome! We love you! Shikons! Whooo!"
Kagome had never heard or even saw a crowd this big in her life. Kagome thought there never would be a day when she would stand on a stage in an arena. Thousands of fans yelling and screaming her name. Six m en with each letter of her name spelled out on their chests. Still, it was hard singing songs about girls falling in love when her heart was bruised badly. She always thought Inuyasha would be singing with her. It seemed like that dream was shattered.
Sango stood on the other side of the stage trying to keep her stomach acid down. Ayame stood a couple of feet away from her glaring at Kagome.
"How the hell did she become so popular? They should be chanting my name. I'm about to change this." Ayame thought to herself.
Kagome waved at the crowd she faintly smiled. Ayame approached her at a fast paste and spun her around so that they were eye to eye. The crowd grew silent fast.
"What the hell do you have that I don't? WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE YOU?" Ayame yelled into the microphone.
"Ayame this isn't the time." Kagome whispered as she held the microphone so nobody could hear.
"Sesshoumaru, we have a problem." Miroku said as he opened the door to Inuyasha's dressing room. In there was Inuyasha who was tidying up his costume in the mirror while Sesshoumaru sat on the couch.
"What the hell is going on that you can't handle Miroku?" Sesshoumaru said looking up at Miroku.
"It's Ayame. I think you should see for yourself. She at it with Kagome again." Miroku said. Sesshoumaru ran out the room to see what was going on.
"I'd better check this out too!" Inuyasha said walking fast out the room. Before he could exit through the door, Miroku blocked him from leaving.
"Finish getting ready. Sesshoumaru will take care of it. Don't worry Kagome will be safe." Miroku said trying not to get Inuyasha angry. Surprisingly, Inuyasha did not get angry. He nodded trusting Miroku and did as he was told. Miroku sighed in relief.
"Answer me bitch!" Ayame yelled.
"Ayame, what is wrong with you? Why are you so mad?" Kagome yelled back. She was tired of taking Ayame's crap.
"You took my dream. It always you who gets all the fame and glory. Why don't we see who really deserves to be lead?" Ayame said as she stepped forward.
"I think I'm going to be sick!" Sango said as she dashed off the stage with her hands covering her mouth.
Sesshoumaru finally reached to the entrance to the stage. He moved the curtain to the side and watched the two girls argue on stage. He then moved out of the way allowing Sango to pass by.
"Oh shit!" Sesshoumaru spoke to himself. He walked over to the music manager.
"What ever happens between the girls, play along! Play a song to make it seem as a joke!" Sesshoumaru yelled at the man. Sesshoumaru frightened him so badly that he almost pissed his pants. The music manager quickly ran off the put music on.
"You scared to take me on Kagome?" Ayame yelled. She then pushed Kagome making her fall back, but she did not hit the ground. Kagome stood tall again and walked towards Ayame.
"Alright, if you can keep up with me." Kagome replied. Music began to play.
-Loose my breath- (originally performed by Destiny's Child)
HIT ME!
Ayame and Kagome approached each other. They both started dancing their own routines trying to out beat the other.
Both:
Can you keep up?
Babyboy, make me lose my breath
bring the noise, make me lose my breath
hit me hard, make me lose my (pant pant)
Can you keep up?
Babyboy, make me lose my breath
bring the noise, make me lose my breath
hit me hard, make me lose my breath
Kagome:
Oohh...
I put it right there, made it easy for you to get to
now you wanna act like you don't know what to do
after I done done everything that you asked me
grabbed you, grind you, liked you, tried you
moved so fast, baby now I can't find you
Oohh...
I'm startin' to believe that I'm way too much for you
all that talk but it seems like you can't come through
all them lines like you could satisfy me
now I see where believing you got me
gave you the wheel but you can't drive me
Both:
Can you keep up?
Babyboy, make me lose my breath
bring the noise, make me lose my breath
hit me hard, make me lose my (pant pant)
Can you keep up?
Babyboy, make me lose my breath
bring the noise, make me lose my breath
hit me hard, make me lose my breath
Ayame:
Oohh...
Two things I don't like when I'm trynna get my groove
is a partner that meets me only halfway, and just can't prove
Take me out so deep when you know you can't swim
need a lifegaurd and I need protection
to put it on me deep in the right direction
Oohh...
You understand the facts that I'm trynna get to you
You movin' so slow like you just don't have a clue
Didn't momma teach you to give affection
learn the difference from a man and an adolescent
It ain't you boo, so get ta steppin'
Both:
Can you keep up?
Babyboy, make me lose my breath
bring the noise, make me lose my breath
hit me hard, make me lose my (pant pant)
Can you keep up?
Babyboy, make me lose my breath
bring the noise, make me lose my breath
hit me hard, make me lose my breath
Can you keep up?
Babyboy, make me lose my breath
bring the noise, make me lose my breath
hit me hard, make me lose my (pant pant)
Kagome blew white powder from her hand. The crowd cheered at the fact Kagome was winning this battle. Ayame was growing furious. She needed to do something soon and fast!
Can you keep up
Babyboy, make me lose my breath
bring the noise, make me lose my breath
hit me hard, make me lose my breath
If you can't make me say oooh
Like the beat of this drum
Why you ask for some
You ain't really want none
If you can't make me say ooh
Like the beat of this groove
You don't have no business in this
Here's your papers, baby you are dismissed
Kagome ran off the stage. Ayame smiled in victory. She had finally come out on top. Ayame turned towards the crowd. The applauded and cheered, but something didn't feel right to Ayame.
"Wait a second, there not applauding at me!" Ayame thought to herself. She turned around only to see Kagome and ten other dancers at the top of the stairs on the stage. Ayame gasped, this couldn't be happening. Tears started to fall down Ayame face. Kagome and the dancer started dancing.
Kagome:
Can you keep up?
Babyboy, make me lose my breath
bring the noise, make me lose my breath
hit me hard, make me lose my (pant pant)
Can you keep up?
Babyboy, make me lose my breath
bring the noise, make me lose my breath
hit me hard, make me lose my breath
"Ayame…you just got served." Kagome said looking at her friend. Ayame shook her head from side to side in astonishment.
"For once Kagome, your right… I can't compete with you…whom was I kidding. I'm done.." Ayame threw the microphone headset on the ground and walked off the stage. Kagome couldn't believe what she had just done. Instead of settling things with Ayame, she made it even worst by accepting her challenge.
"Inuyasha will be out in a second! Don't go anywhere, there's still more to come!" Kagome tried to cover up what just happened with a fake smile. She quickly ran off the stage following Ayame.
"What the hell did you just do? You've gone too far this time Ayame. YOU'RE FIRED!" Sesshoumaru yelled.
"Too late I ALREADY QUIT! I'm done being the victim! I always was the one who suffered!" Ayame yelled back.
"AYAME WAIT!" Kagome yelled running as fast as she could to her.
"Not this time. Enjoy the fame!" Ayame said sarcastically. Ayame opened the emergency exit door and left the building. Kagome started to run after her but Sesshoumaru quickly grabbed her arm.
"She can quit, but you can't! It's in your contract! She can easily be replaced, but you can't." Sesshoumaru said tightening his grip.
"Get you hands off me!" Kagome slapped his hand away. "If you haven't noticed I just lost a friend! The Shikons are over Sesshoumaru. You could never replace her. I'm leaving whether you like it or not!" Kagome turned and headed toward the door. Sesshoumaru grabbed her arm again.
Kagome struggled to get out of his grip, but he was too strong. Sesshoumaru's eyes where bleeding red. He spun her around so that they were eye to eye. Kagome grew stiff in fright.
"You want to bet?" Sesshoumaru said slowly and coldly. Kagome said nothing more she new she couldn't do anything about it.
"Sango you're going to be alright. The doctors are going to do a couple of test and then we'll go back to the bus." Miroku said stroking Sango's hand.
Sango lay in a hospital bed barely awake. All her energy was drained. She was running a slight fever and was feeling nauseous as ever. The only thing that was keeping her awake was Miroku's voice. Miroku immediately rushed her to the hospital after she got sick at the concert. They had been in the emergency room for two hour and it was nearing 10:00. The sooner they got out the hospital the better.
"Okay Miroku, only if you stay by my side." Sango gave a slight smile.
"I wouldn't have anywhere else to go love." Miroku said softly. Just then, the doctor walked in the room with a smile on her face.
"What's wrong with her Dr. Akemi? Why has she been sick lately?" Miroku asked.
"I assure you sir, she is going to feel a lot better in a matter of time. I have 'good' news and 'bad' news. Which one would you like to hear first?" The doctor asked. She set down her clipboard and leaned against the counter.
"Bad news." Sango said softly.
"The bad news is you're going to have to lay off singing for a while." The doctor replied smiling. Sango didn't understand why she was smiling. Sango used all her strength to sit up in the bed for the 'good' news.
"Well? What's the 'good' news?" Miroku asked anxiously. The doctor chuckled to herself. She could tell by looking at Miroku and Sango this was there first time.
"Congratulations! I'm happy to inform you that Ms. Sango here is three and a half weeks pregnant. She will continue to have morning sickness until the 12th to 15th week of pregnancy. I'm surprised Ms. Sango usually women don't start having morning sickness until their 5th to 7th week. Take it easy on the singing. You don't want to stress the baby. Sir…Madam… Hello?" The doctor walked over to Miroku and Sango and waved her hands over their eyes. Both of them had passed out.
"Oh kami…Can I get some nurses in here!" The doctor yelled trying to pick Miroku off the ground, but he was too heavy to pick up.
"Naraku, I have some news that you might find interesting." Kikyo said as she walked into the room. She sat on the edge on his desk smiling at him evilly. Naraku sat in his chair shipping on wine.
"What is it Kikyo? This better be important." Naraku said placing the glass on his desk. He leaned back in his chair folding his hands together.
"Our friends in Kobe just informed me that Ayame and Kagome got into an argument at the concert. Ayame was the one who went down in the end. It seems like Kagome scared her off. I hear she is on her way back here Kamakura. Does that please you Naraku?" Kikyo said.
"Yes it does. We'll be the ones to great her when she arrives. I'll have one of my secretaries get in touch with her. Kagura and Kaguya get in here now!" Naraku said.
"Yes Naraku?" Kagura and Kaguya answered together.
"I have an important mission for the both of you…"
Chapter done! I'm really sorry it took so long. Important stuff to do. Another chapter coming soon hopefully.
What's to come: Two new members to the group. Inuyasha and Kagome get back together. Kidnapping. Fighting. More music.
Warning! The next couple of chapters are like musical meaning random singing…
