Breaking the Shell
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or Ouran High School.
A/N: Okay I know it's been a while since I've updated and I'm sorry you had to wait so long for my new chapter. I want to thank all my reviewers and VirusYoukaiChild for helping me with some ideas. The blackmail idea from one of the previous chapters belongs to her and I'm truly grateful for the help. I hope my future updates will answer any questions you had for me involving the story. I'm honored that all of you have taken an interest in my story and I hope you enjoy the new chapter.
"Talking"
'Thinking'
-Flashback-
Chapter 11: The Naughty type and Kagome's kindness
Kagome grunted in frustration when another girl walked up to her blushing. "Kagome-kun I'm so glad you're alright! Everyone has been worried sick about you." Kagome just nodded and sighed.
That was happening all day ever since she came back to school, people just wouldn't leave her alone. Kagome sat down at her desk and frowned when she realized she was early and no one was in there yet. She sighed and slouched down on to her desk. Since no one was around she might as well relax a bit.
Suddenly two arms wrapped around her and she felt someone rub their face against her cheek. Kagome growled when she realized it was Kaoru. "What do you think you're doing Kaoru?" Kaoru stiffened slightly when she said his name. "You know Kagome I can never figure out how you know it's me."
Kagome just smirked at his confusion. She couldn't exactly tell him that his scent was completely different from Hikaru's. Kaoru smelled like sandalwood and tangerines while Hikaru smelled like honey and nutmeg.
"That is for me to know and you to never find out Kaoru." Kaoru just pouted and sat down next to her. He looked over at Kagome and almost burst out laughing at what he saw. Kagome was slouched over her desk and her facial expression looked like Honey after he ate a bunch of cake. He had never seen this side of her and it made him feel warm knowing that she was comfortable enough around him to do that.
Kagome opened one eye to look at Kaoru when she felt his stare on her. "Is there something on my face Kaoru?" Kaoru blushed when he saw that he had been caught but then a warm smile spread over his face.
"I've never seen you so relaxed before Kagome." Kagome looked slightly surprised but then she just shrugged. Soon students started piling in and then Hikaru walked up to Kaoru and looked confused at the soft smile on his face.
"Hey Kaoru what's with the smile?" Kaoru looked over at Hikaru and shook his head and chuckled. "It's nothing Hikaru."
****Host*Club*****
Kagome was walking towards the host club and sighed. She was so bored right now and it was making her sleepy. She began glaring at the ground hoping to get a reaction out of it but then realized how silly she was being.
Kagome felt like she wasn't herself for some reason. She just felt so odd today, maybe it was blood-loss that got her acting so silly. She finally reached the doors to the host club and paused in front of the door.
"You'll never escape your cage! I will come after you and destroy all your happiness!"
'That's right…my Okaa-san wants to break me. If she finds out about Haruhi and everyone else I might end up losing them…maybe I should start distancing myself. What I did in front of Kaoru was enough to show that I've become too attached to them.'
With that resolve Kagome's eyes hardened. She wouldn't risk losing them. She would detach herself until she was completely free from her mother.
Kagome silently walked in and went to her table not sparing a glance to anyone. All the hosts including Sesshomaru and Haruhi looked at her in confusion.
They brushed it off as nothing and proceeded to welcome the guests. Kagome leaned back on the red couch and crossed a leg over the other. A few girls walked up to her and smiled. "Kagome-kun I'm glad to see your back again! We missed you every time we came to the host club."
Kagome nodded towards them. "I appreciate the concern ladies." They sat down across from Kagome and began talking all the while Kagome just stared ahead blankly. One of the girls looked over at Kagome. "Um, Kagome-kun what are your parents like?"
Sesshomaru glanced over when she asked that question. Kagome looked up with an unwavering expression. "My parents are just like any others. Just a typical mother and father, nothing special." She knew it was a lie but she wasn't about to spill her life story to these girls.
Sesshomaru couldn't help but frown at what she said and before he could think about it more the doors were thrown open.
A kid who looked to be in elementary school walked in with a grim expression on his face. He walked up to Tamaki and his eyes widened when he saw Tamaki wooing a girl.
Before Tamaki could even finish his sentence a boy shouted at him. "Hey you! Blondie!" Tamaki looked up when he saw a kid in front of him. "Yes what do you need child?" The kid growled at being called a child but answered anyways. "I want you to teach me how to please ladies because it looks like you can do a good job feeding all these ugly girls lies!"
The girls around him gasped at being called ugly while Tamaki panicked and coughed. "Please excuse him. He's nothing but a child so he doesn't know what he's talking about. I'm sorry to say but we're going to have to close early to take care of some business."
All the girls awed in disappointment but left the room. Tamaki turned to the kid and smiled. "So what's your name kid? I'm sure you must be speechless by being in my presence but I need to know the name of my future apprentice!"
The young elementary school boy frowned and looked up at Tamaki. "My name is Shiro Takaoji! Please let me be your apprentice and teach me how to make a woman happy!"
Sparkles appeared behind Tamaki and he began giggling. "Of course I will teach you everything I know! I'm honored that youth has begun taking an interest in romancing a lady and becoming a host! You are the shining star of the future and I will make sure you shine brightly, with my vast knowledge on woman you can't lose!"
Shiro looked disgusted but stood his ground waiting for Tamaki to finish with his insane speech. Sesshomaru walked up behind Shiro but completely ignored his presence and stared at Tamaki. "Quit your blabbering you idiotic frog."
Tamaki had tears running down his face and curled up in a corner. "You're just as mean as Kagome!"
Shiro sighed in annoyance. "Look I just came here to learn now hurry up and teach me!" Tamaki stood but then the room started shaking and laughter could be heard throughout the room. A machine started rising from the ground and on top of it sat Renge in all her glory.
Haruhi looked up at her completely confused. "Renge I thought you went back to France?" Renge looked down at Haruhi and blushed. Well you see I tried to start a host club back at my school but it was boring so I decided to stick around and really be your manager. Now back to business." Renge pointed at Shiro who gulped.
"You are an elementary school kid so the best type of host you can be is…" Everyone leaned in with anticipation. "…THE NAUGHTY TYPE!" Kyouya looked thoughtful for a second then smiled. "That's actually quite a good idea."
Renge smirked in triumph and then Tamaki decided to burst in. "Very well we shall begin your training now!"
Renge and Tamaki began fussing over him and when they were done he had smudges on his face and a band-aid on his cheek. Renge smiled in satisfaction. "Well you look perfect! Ladies love the thought of a naughty kid just like how some of them love the loli-shota type like Honey!"
Tamaki nodded in agreement. Kagome sighed in annoyance and laid down on a couch unnoticed by anyone. After hours of training the new host Kagome awoke to the sound of Shiro yelling. She opened her eyes and looked over at Shiro just in time to see him yelling at Tamaki.
"YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING! How am I supposed to impress her with your stupid ideas?!? You're nothing but a fake king!" With that said Shiro stormed out of the room.
Kagome decided to go back to sleep already understanding what was going on. She wasn't known as a prodigy for nothing after all.
Haruhi looked over at the silent Tamaki in concern. "You alright senpai?" Tamaki looked at her and she was surprised to see a smile on his face. "Yes I'm fine. I think tomorrow we should pay a little visit to Shiro-kun at his school."
Kyouya smirked and dismissed everyone from the host club. Sesshomaru walked over to the sleeping Kagome and placed her on his back knowing that she hated it when people carried her bridal style.
****At*Kagome's*House****
Kagome sighed while she sat in the middle of the dojo with the dagger clutched in her hand. Her fist tightened on it till blood started dripping from her hand. 'So that Shiro kid is in love huh? What a waste of time.' As soon as she finished thinking that an image of Mori popped in her head. Her grip on the dagger tightened even more and she growled.
"I can't fall…not when things are like this…"
She sighed and laid down on the dojo floor. This room had always been a comfort to her when she was lost and confused. She remembered all the spars she had with Sesshomaru and all the blood she shed in here.
Memories of the host club began racing through her head and she clenched her eyes shut and sighed. "Am I making the right choice?" before she realized it she fell asleep on the cold ground.
Unbeknownst to her Sesshomaru was watching her the entire time. He walked up to her sleeping form and placed a blanket over her body. "Imouto…" He frowned when he saw the death-grip she had on the dagger.
Sesshomaru knelt down and ran his clawed hand through her hair. His shoulders sagged when he saw how tense her muscles were even in her sleep. "Kagome, you're too strong for your own good." Sesshomaru quietly left the dojo and went to his room to sleep.
****Shiro's*Elementary*School****
Haruhi sighed as her and Honey snuck into Shiro's classroom. After they made sure the coast was clear Tamaki and the rest of the hosts burst in. Haruhi glared at Tamaki. "Why the hell do I have to wear the girl's middle school uniform?" Tamaki began blushing at Haruhi. "It's just that you look so cute! Besides it's a good disguise."
They all rushed out of the classroom when the bell rang. As the students entered the classroom the host club noticed Shiro sitting by a window looking at a music sheet. Then a girl walked up to him and they both started playing the piano.
Tamaki sighed, "It seems Shiro wasn't trying to impress girls but a certain girl." The other hosts nodded in agreement. Kagome was leaning against the wall with her arms crossed and her eyes closed as she listened to the two children play the piano. Memories of the piano began surfacing in her head.
-Flashback-
A five year old Kagome sat down in front of the piano with a hollow expression on her face. She loved playing the piano but her Okaa-san hated anything she enjoyed. Suddenly the door opened and in walked a four year old Inuyasha.
"Ne, nee-chan can you play the piano for me?" Kagome looked over at her other half-sibling with her crimson-golden eyes. She rarely saw Inuyasha because he was always at his mother Izayoi's house.
She found out about him when her father came home one day and said she had another brother. Apparently he had been cheating on her mother and managed to get a human pregnant. Sesshomaru didn't like Inuyasha because he was part human but she thought he was okay. She always wanted a little brother after all.
"Inu-baka I can't play the piano for you." Inuyasha began pouting he had heard her play once and he loved it. He had been wanting to hear her play again for a while now. "Please Gome-chan? I promise I won't tell anyone!" Kagome sighed in defeat and flexed her fingers in preparation.
As her fingers ran over the keys beautiful music began to spill from the piano. The sound was so haunting and sad that Inuyasha began crying. Kagome continued playing as the notes became more sorrowful as she poured her raw emotions into the song.
Her eyes began to brighten as the notes became happier and a small smile appeared on her face. The song she was playing projected her dreams. Her life felt so empty but she hoped everyday that in the end she would be happy. The song began sounding hopeful and determined as Kagome kept playing and without her knowing silent tears trekked down her face.
Inuyasha smiled when he heard the song become happier as his tears began to dry. Kagome finished playing and ended the song with a few high pitched notes.
Kagome looked over at the smiling Inuyasha and placed a blank look on her face again. "Nee-chan that was amazing! Ano, can that be my song from now on?" kagome looked surprised for a second but nodded. "Okay Inu-baka I'll only play that song for you." She tweaked his dog ears and looked up when the door opened.
Kagome's heart clenched when she saw her mother standing in the doorway. She smiled warmly at Inuyasha and then at Kagome but you could see the cold glint in her eyes. "Inuyasha your mother is looking for you. She's waiting for you at the front gate."
Inuyasha nodded at her and turned to Kagome. "See you later nee-chan." Kagome just nodded and watched him walk away. She suddenly felt a stinging in her cheek and looked up to see her mother raise her fist.
-End Flashback-
Kagome was interrupted from her memories at the sound of the door opening and elementary school kids began walking out of the school. Shiro spotted them and got angry. He walked up to Tamaki and began glaring. "What are you doing here?!?" Tamaki smiled at him and sighed. "You're in love with that girl aren't you? The one who played the piano with you."
Shiro blushed and began yelling, "That's none of your business! Besides…it doesn't even matter! She's moving away and I'll never see her again! I thought that maybe…if you taught me how to make a girl happy I could tell her but I can't!"
Tamaki looked over at him and smiled. "We can still help-." Shiro glared at him and frowned. "No I don't want your help just go away!" Tamaki sighed in defeat and the hosts left but Kagome stayed behind.
Kagome turned her emotionless eyes on Shiro and laid her hand on top of his head. "Meet me at the host club tomorrow and I'll show you something that will help you win her over." Shiro looked confused but nodded at the empty demoness.
****Host*Club *****
Shiro stood in front of the host club and gulped nervously. He opened the doors and walked in to see the host club completely empty except for a black grand piano in the middle of the room. He walked up to the piano and looked around confused.
Kagome appeared behind Shiro and patted his head. "Now, I heard you were going to play a duet with that girl so I'm going to teach you." Shiro's eyes widened and he looked up at Kagome. "How is this going to win her over?" Kagome looked down at him and smirked. "Just trust me kid."
Kagome sat in front of the piano and began playing. The depressing but powerful music began to fill the room and Shiro brought a hand to his face when he felt tears leak from his eyes. Kagome's music always had that affect on people. Kagome scooted over and patted the seat next to her. Shiro nodded and began walking towards her.
Tamaki looked at them through the crack in the door. Kagome had filled him in on the plan and he smiled. He didn't know Kagome could be this kind and she played the piano better then he did.
Mori had been watching Kagome for the past week as she helped teach Shiro how to be an expert on the piano and a soft smile graced his face. He was glad he could see this side of her, it was refreshing.
It was finally the day of the concert and they all got prepared for Shiro's crush to come to the host club. As soon as the door opened and the girl walked in she was greeted with the host club dressed in white tuxedos.
"Welcome!"
Shiro smiled over at her and led her to the piano. "Would you like to play with me?" She smiled and nodded at him. As the two kids began playing Kagome pulled out her violin and began playing along with them. The breath-taking music made the entire hosts smile.
Sesshomaru looked over at Kagome and saw her eyes brighten as she continued playing. 'She truly loves the piano.'
Honey and Mori smiled at Kagome and she silently nodded towards them. Tamaki had tears in his eyes as he clutched a blushing Haruhi to his body and the twins had grins on their faces and gave thumbs up to Kagome. Sesshomaru and Kyouya were of to the side with smirks on their faces.
****Next*Day*****
Kagome looked over to see Shiro flirting with the other girls in the host club. "Don't tell my girlfriend I'm here or she might get jealous." Kagome just smirked and continued walking.
When Shiro spotted Kagome he stood up and walked towards her. "Hey, uhh, Kagome thanks for everything." Kagome looked down at the kid and patted his head affectionately. As he walked away Kagome sighed.
"It's been a while since you last played the piano, imouto. I'm surprised you would do something like this for a kid."
"I know."
"I'm proud of you Kagome." She looked over at Sesshomaru and nodded. "I know aniki."
A/N: Well I'm kind of disappointed in myself when I made this chapter but I hope you enjoyed it none the less. I'll try and get the next chapter up soon so please read and review. I would love your input on this chapter.
