Old Or New? Chapter 10: The Concert, an inuyasha fanfic

(A/N: okay...I know it's been awhile...but this chapter is SUPER-DUPER long okay?! The tenth chapter of this story is now here!! So enjoy it, love me, or hate me, for something happens in this chapter...though I'm NOT saying what!! Find out for yourself and read the damn thing you lazy bum!!)

DISCLAIMER: nothing is mine!! Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and songs belong to said bands!

Old Or New?

The Concert

The next day was a bit more...interesting than planned. Kikyou was sticking to Inuyasha like gum on a shoe. Kagome was ignoring any notes, comments, and perverted intentions aimed her way. Inuyasha, having kissed her last night, thought it was all his fault for her silence. He thought that somehow Naraku found out, then he could only imagine what had happened. But, whenever he tried to talk to her, Kikyou was always there, squealing and gossiping about mindless things.

To put it bluntly, everything was just a mess.

What Inuyasha hated most of all was the fact that Kikyou was trying to tell him what to do, how to act, and what to wear. That irked him to no end. If she did fall back in love with him, like she claimed she did, then she would love him for who he was, not what she wanted him to be. Kagome didn't care in the least, maybe it was for that reason he kissed her.

Speaking of that kiss, Sango and Miroku could somehow tell something happened between them. They questioned him until he was so irritated that he actually had to walk and sit at the other side of the room. Not that it helped much, since his dog ears still picked up their whispers.

Finally lunch come, and when the three (Inuyasha, Sango and Miroku, they had ditched Kikyou) entered the lunch room, they saw Kagome sitting at one of the back tables, all alone. Well, not quite. Inuyasha found out how he had lost Kikyou so easily. She was there, pestering poor Kagome. Inuyasha knew what she was saying, and he didn't like it one bit. So, just to anger her and save Kagome, he went up and sat next to Kagome, totally ignoring Kikyou.

"Hey what's up Kagome?"

She shrugged in response. Kikyou was fuming, you could practically feel the heat coming off of her. Sango and Miroku had quickly taken their seats opposite them. Kikyou, to their dismay, wasn't about to give up. Since they were siting at the end of a long table, she pulled up a chair and sat at the head of the table as if she were queen. As if.

(Just to give you a visual

Sango Miroku

Kikyou

Inuyasha Kagome)

She scooted closer to Inuyasha and attempted to cuddle into him, which was hard considering the position and angle.

"Oh Yashie-boo! I know you're just playing hard to get!"

"Get off! And no I'm not! I know this might be hard to believe, but I have no interest in you!" he said angrily. Then he got an idea. He slung his arm around Kagome, making her jump. She opened her mouth to protest.

"Just play along," he whispered into her ear. She closed her mouth and looked at Kikyou. She was pissed. She opened and closed her mouth a few times, making her look like a fish.

"Her?! You like her?! You could do so much better! And by better, I mean me!"

"You're right, and to make up for it, I've written a song for you, Kikyou."

She squealed with delight and said, "Oh, I knew you'd come around eventually, Yashie-boo!" she ran off to tell everyone the news.

Kagome looked hurt, maybe a bit jealous that both of them were getting a song. What the hell do you mean you could do better than me by going out with her?!

Sango and Miroku exchanged glances. They all looked completely confused when Inuyasha suddenly burst out laughing.

"I can't believe she fell for it! Honestly thinking I could do better with her!"

The rest of them were now beyond confused. Kagome felt better knowing that he was just tricking her.

"What exactly do you mean Inuyasha? There's no way we can learn another song by tonight!" Miroku said in disbelief.

"We won't. We're going to dedicate Just Like You to her!"

It was Miroku's turn to laugh. Sango and Kagome looked even more confused. Kagome also noticed that even though Kikyou was long gone, Inuyasha still had his arm around her. She blushed a little.

"What's the song about?" Sango asked suspiciously.

"You two will just have to wait and see!" Inuyasha said happily.

Inuyasha and Miroku burst out laughing. To say Kagome and Sango were confused, that would be an understatement.

ROTFLMFAOROTFLMFAOROTFLMFAOROTFLMFAOROTFLMFAOROTFLMFAOROTFLFAO

"Hey Kagome!"

Kagome turned around, to see Sango running to catch up with her.

"I was wondering if you wanted to do some last minute shopping for the concert?"

"Uh, sure."

"Really? Awesome! Come on, my house is this way."

It was the end of the day, Kikyou had been bragging to just about everything that moved that Inuyasha had written a song about her and Inuyasha and Miroku went off with the other band members to tweak this and that. That left Sango and Kagome.

The reason Kagome had agreed to come is that Naraku kept very weird hours. She knew he wouldn't be home until just before the concert, and Kagome didn't want to spend five hours sitting at home alone. The only way she could actually even come to the concert is that he would go with her.

She mentally sighed. This is gonna be a long night.

Sango chatted all the way to her house, or really, apartment. Though it wasn't nearly as extravagant as Kagome's, and was about as big as living room, for two people, it fit nicely. There were two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a living room attached to the kitchen.

"I just wanna leave a note for Kohaku," she sighed. "I seem to be leaving him home alone a lot these days," she was greeted by a mew. "Oh hi Kirara! I didn't forget about you!"

Kagome looked at the cat. She had two tails, was a lovely tan color, had two tails, black ears, had two tails, had black paws, and wait, two tails?

"Is...she a demon?!"

"Yeah. She's just the sweetest thing though!"

"Don't worry, I believe you. I was just a little surprised, that's all."

"Kirara wouldn't hurt a human. My dad always told me that she helped demon slayers back in Feudal Era."

"Wow."

"Yeah. Ok, let's go!" she said after she scribbled something and put it on the refrigerator. "We have some serious shopping to do! Goodbye Kirara! I'll be back in couple of hours, okay?"

She got another mew in response. They left the tiny apartment, and headed towards the bus station.

"Sorry, I don't have a car."

"Don't be. It's not like I have one either."

Sango laughed a little. The ride there they talked about their dream house. Kagome told her about her being a bit rich. Sango was surprised, but didn't linger on the subject. By the time they got to the mall, Kagome had forgotten to try to push her away.

They went to several stores until they found some cool clothes. Kagome bought a black shirt that said "Come to the Darkside" then had a monster underneath it holding a tray of cookies, "We Have Cookies." The girls got a kick out of that one. She bought some dark blue jeans and a white and red checkered belt to go with it. Sango bought a red tank-top that had an arrow pointing up and then said in baby blue lettering, "The Cause of Global Warming."The faded blue jeans finished the outfit perfectly.

Once they had finished their shopping, it was about 6:45. The concert started in about one hour and fifteen minutes. One hour and fifteen minutes until Naraku came home. The girls decided they'd get something to eat at WacDonalds. They sat and chatted about mindless drabble. They did that for about forty-five minutes, then decided they had to leave and get ready for the long-awaited concert.

They parted and went their separate ways. Sango felt happy because she got Kagome to actually have a good time. Kagome had been feeling happy, but now that she was alone and headed back into the clutches of Naraku, she felt dread and anguish. She walked dragging her feet, knowing she had to hurry up if she didn't want to be late. She scurried into her apartment and changed.

Then waited.

And waited.

And waited some more.

She waited for what seemed like forever, when in reality, it only had been about twenty minutes. Finally the door opened, revealing the source of all her pain and suffering, Naraku.

"Let's go. We don't want to be late, now do we?" he said in a scary whisper-like voice. She got up and followed him to his car (don't ask me how he can afford one, I'm afraid to think of the possibilities -shudders-) The ride there was as silent and grave as ever. Kagome had mixed feelings when they finally arrived. She was relieved, nervous, excited, dreadfully afraid, and a bit confused. She was confused because she was pondering her feelings for Inuyasha. He hadn't left her mind since she had met him, only in her sleep was she free from his image.She could almost still feel his kiss. And she had no idea what song he was going to be singing to her. She could only hope it wasn't going to be like Kikyou's song.

They walked into the concert hall and it was packed. She would never of found Sango if they hadn't settled on a meeting place. It was in the girls' bathroom. Sango just agreed and didn't question why. Kagome was thankful. When she entered the bathroom, she found Sango already there.

"Hey Sango."

"Oh hi Kagome! I was wondering when you'd get here!"

"How long have you been waiting?"

"Just about five minutes or so."

"That's good. I know meeting in the bathroom is kinda awkward, but thanks."

"No problem. And when you wanna tell me why, I'm all ears."

Kagome smiled apologetically. "Well, um, it's just that...well my, um, boyfriend's here."

"Oh."

They were about to enter an uncomfortable silence when the bathroom door swung open, and none other than Kikyou and three of her minions entered. She saw them, but decided to ignore them.

"Oh I just can't wait!" she said loudly enough for everyone currently in the bathroom to hear. "My Yashie-boo is gonna sing a song about me! Me, Kikyou Rizomi!"

Sango snickered like she had some big secret. Kagome caught on and joined her.

Kikyou turned around and glared. "What're you two losers laughing about?" she snapped.

"Oh, nothing!" Sango said, appearing innocent. She and Kagome looked at each other, then burst out laughing.

"Well, whatever it is, quit it!" Kikyou said, then stalked out of the bathroom. Kagome and Sango laughed harder.

"It would be funnier if we even had a secret!" Kagome decided.

"Yeah..." Sango agreed. They heard some guy announcing that the band was coming on. They scurried out and squirmed their way through the crowd, trying to get a better few of the band. Sango introduced her to the others.

"The one on base guitar, that's Bankotsu. And the one on drums, that's Sesshomaru."

"That's Inuyasha's brother?"

"Yep. Those two aren't very friendly, I can tell you that."

Kagome nodded. They had to yell since everything was incredibly loud. But everything quieted down once Inuyasha started talking.

"Alright! We are gonna play three songs for you tonight! So let's get started! This first one's called Overrated (Everything Is)." (Actually by Less Than Jake :33) The crowd cheered.

"Maybe I'm jaded and bored
Always looking for more
Wait around for the next big fix
I know I'm a wreck, I'm a mess
But I couldn't care less
Don't know what it would take to change me

Everybody's so afraid so be different
Please excuse me now if I don't get it

I think sex is overrated
So is always getting wasted
Designer drugs and dead end jobs
And classic rock is so outdated
I'm so sick of therapy
And all the things it's done to me
How can I be satisfied?
When everything is overrated

Maybe the problem is me
But I won't make believe
And I can't take this mediocrity
What if this is a test?
And I deserve what I get?
Will I wake up with all the answers?
Everybody's too afraid to be different
Please excuse me now if I don't listen

When everything is overrated.
When everything is overrated.

Can't stand the normal
Can't stand the ordinary
Find me anything that's extraordinary
Show me something
Show me anything
Am I the only one?
Am I the only one?

I think sex is overrated
So is always getting wasted
All my friends and family
They make my life so complicated
I'm so sick of apathy and TV show reality
How can I be satisfied?

When everything is overrated.

When everything is overrated.
When everything is overrated."

The crowd cheered more. Among them were Sango and Kagome. Naraku was still at the back of the club, ready to take Kagome away whenever he got too bored.

Once the crowd quieted down a little, Inuyasha spoke again. "This next song I wrote for someone I'm sure you all know, Kikyou Rizumi!" Sango and Kagome were the only ones that saw Inuyasha's smile as an evil smirk. "It's called Just Like You!" (Actually by Three Days Grace, another one of my favvie bands )

"I could be mean
I could be angryYou know I could be just like you

I could be fake
I could be stupid
You know I could be just like you

You thought you were standing beside me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you

You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you
You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you

I could be cold
I could be ruthless
You know I could be just like you

I could be weak
I could be senseless
You know I could be just like you

You thought you were standing beside me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you

On my own, cause I can't take liven with you
I'm alone, so I won't turn out like you
Want me to

You thought you were standing beside me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you

You thought you were there to guide meYou were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you
You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you

I could be mean
I could be angry
You know I could be just like you!"

There was a moment of silence. Then the crowd burst into laughter. Inuyasha (and everybody else) strained his eyes to find Kikyou. He found her, and couldn't help it, started laughing himself. Her face was red with anger and embarrassment. His eyes locked with hers for a moment. They seemed to say, "You're going to regret this Takahashi! I'm going to kill you!"

She stormed out of the concert hall. Sango and Kagome now understood why Inuyasha and Miroku had been laughing all day. She was never going to live this down.

Inuyasha regained his composure and the laughter died down a tad, so he announced his next song. Though he didn't say who it was for, the girls knew. "Our last song is called Face Down." (It's really by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, also, as you may have guessed, one of my fav bands :D)

"Hey girl you know you drive me crazy
One look puts the rhythm in my hand.
Still I'll never understand why you hang around
I see what's going down.

Cover up with make up in the mirror
Tell yourself it's never gonna happen again
You cry alone and then he swears he loves you.

Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's going to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found.

A pebble in the water makes a ripple effect
Every action in this world will bear a consequence
If you wade around forever you will surely drown
I see what's going down.

I see the way you go and say your right again,
Say your right againHeed my lecture

Face down in the dirt she said, this doesn't hurt she said I finally had enough..
Face down in the dirt she said, this doesn't hurt she said I finally had enough..

One day she will tell you that she has had enough
Its coming round again.

Do you feel like a man, when you push her around?
Do you feel better now as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's going to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found.

Face down in the dirt she said, this doesn't hurt she said I finally had enough."

The crowd cheered even louder this time. Minus Sango and Kagome. Kagome was stared open-mouthed and wide eyed at Inuyasha. The look of fear was hard to miss. Sango was looking at her with concern. She tried to comfort her by telling her things like, "There's no way he knows it's about you, so don't worry!" but it didn't help.

Inuyasha had locked eyes with Kagome. He looked kind of worried, as if he suddenly realized what he had done. Kagome snapped up once she felt a familiar presence coming there way.

"So Sango! That was a great song, don't you think?!"

"Oh, well yeah! It was!" Sango was a little confused at first, then felt that presence too. It sent chills down her spine. Could that be...Kagome's boyfriend?

"Come on Kagome, it's time to go." came an all too familiar voice. Kagome and Sango tensed. They turned to face him. His eyes were filled with anger. He grabbed Kagome roughly by the arm and dragged her outside. Sango was left there, too scared to move. She looked at Inuyasha. She couldn't hear it, but she could tell he was growling. His face was pulled into a snarl, showing off his fangs. Miroku looked a bit scared.

Sango thought her eyes deceived her, but she was sure that his eyes flashed red.

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She got pushed into the car, the door slammed next to her. She cringed at the sound. He got in at the driver's side and slammed his door. He sped all the way home. Kagome felt like leaping out the door. If I were lucky, it could kill me...She knew what was in store for her once they got home. Death sounded sweet compared to what Naraku was contemplating to do to her.

They turned into the apartment complex much too soon for Kagome's taste. He pulled her from the car and pushed her into the elevator. The people they passed were oblivious.

They entered the apartment. He punched in the jaw, sending her to the floor. He slammed the door and locked it. She looked at his eyes. They were glowing with unimaginable rage. He kicked her back, stomach, chest, any part he felt like with all his might.

"I TOLD YOU NEVER TO TELL ANYONE!!!" he screamed.

"I DIDN'T" she sobbed back.

"DON'T YOU LIE, WENCH!!" he collided his foot with her head. Her vision went a little fuzzy.

"I'M SORRY!! IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN!! I PROMISE!!"

"THAT'S WHAT YOU SAID THE LAST TIME!!" he punched her in the stomach. Kagome coughed up blood.

"I'm...sor...ry..." she wheezed. He didn't stop until she was bordering on unconsciousness. Then he pulled her up roughly by the arm and dragged her into her room.

"You're going to sleep in here tonight," he whispered in a dangerously soft voice. He pulled the closet door opened and shoved her inside. She fell to the ground and looked back as he smirked an incredibly evil smile. He closed the door violently and Kagome could hear something being dragged then forced underneath the door handle. In the corner she curled up into the smallest ball she could manage. She sobbed, her body shaking with every new burst of tears. She cried herself into a dead sleep. She didn't move he entire time she was there.

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I know I'm evil!! Don't worry!! It'll all get better!! Well...first it will go more downhilh (if that's even possible...) But it will go back up! I promise!

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