Over the Rainbow

Disclaimer: The character's name (Takumi, Ren, and Naoki) and band name (Trapnest) belong to Ai Yazawa. Yuna Ito's songs are too incredible to be mine! InuYasha doesn't belong to me.

A/N: This idea was inspired after re-reading volume one from the NANA manga. I'm just using them, because they inspired me to write this out. Enjoy and don't forget to review!

New author note: Over The Rainbow was originally written to be chapter eight, but I decided to move it down to chapter twenty-one, so I could upload, "Can't buy me love: part two," next to chapter seven, so it could follow the story. Please go read chapter eight, if you're trying to find the second part of "Can't buy me love." Thanks!

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Happy Birthday

Sesshomaru held out his right arm out as Ayame held his hand in her own soft grasp. His amber gaze drifted to the side as he glanced warily at the vocalist. His silver hair that reached below his waist was strewn about with the wind blowing in his direction. He wore a simple business suit with a green tie tucked in properly.

Ayame's curly and wavy hair was also flowing with the wind's direction. Her hair locks reached just at the length on her hips. Her red gown was embodied with black lace at the cleavage area and halter's straps. Her green gaze was staring away from her companion's amber gaze. Her red gloved hand felt warm within his firm, yet smooth hand. The ruby ring on her left hand glistened with the light's reflection.

Shippo's tall form stood a few feet away from the vocalist and bass guitarist. His light red-orange hair was picked up in a fashioned and in style, ponytail. He wore a dark green business suit that blended well with his jade colored eyes. A cigarette that was already lit was in his hand possession as his left hand was pocketed inside his side pant pocket.

InuYasha stood farther behind Shippo, the drummer. He stood in a similar position as Shippo, although he looked more carefree. His black hair was tied behind in a low ponytail. His black business suit contradicted Sesshomaru's navy business jacket. His dark violet eyes glanced absently at the cigarette's smoke coming from the lit cigarette in his hand.

The various white flashes of the camera were heard running in front of the band's group. After a couple of minutes, InuYasha started getting impatient in posing for the photographs taking place in the photo shoots.

"Alright, we're finished for today." Darren announced to the famous band members. Darren then started giving orders to his co-coworkers and assistants to wrap up the session.

Shippo sighed in relieve as he put out the lit cigarette with his shoe. His shoulders relaxed from the tense position he had been posing, earlier. "I'm going to get something to eat. Later guys," The young drummer said to his companions before he walked off from the set.

"Ayame, you should get some rest before we go out and play for tonight's concert." Sesshomaru said advising the vocalist. Ayame smiled at the stoic man," Alright. I'll see you in a few hours."

Ayame made her way out followed by her make-up assistant who did small talk on their way to the dressing room. InuYasha tugged lightly the chain around his neck as his fingers played absently with the safety lock inscribed with an 'R' letter.

I wonder what Kagome is doing at this very moment.

Kagome walked inside the living room of her little sister's house. The radio's CD track was turned up to an intensifying high volume. The music was overwhelming, yet smooth as a lullaby tune. Kagome was always fascinated to find out that Trapnest always found itself on the top of the music charts.

She loved their music to pieces especially the young vocalist. She had to give her props to Ayame Aiwa for having an outstanding voice and a great sense of fashion. She and her sister had known the members of the group during their high school years, but fame always changed things. Her crush for the InuYasha, the guitarist hasn't changed much from the past. In fact, she found herself fascinated with Ren- that was InuYasha's artist name in the music industry- despite the fact that it was a one sided love.

Shippo also known as Naoki had been a very good friend. She used to always bring him candy and share her home-made cooking with him when he forgot to bring money. He was such an adorable fellow despite being a mischievous person with his anonymous pranks. Shippo and her younger brother Souta were the best of friends.

Ayame, who was known as Yuna and the Princess of Trapnest had been a quiet and shy person. Kagome was unfortunately not able to befriend her, because Kouga, the guy Ayame liked had a crush on her. They were never seen as enemies, but it was obvious that Ayame felt uncomfortable being near someone like her. Of course, Kagome was okay with that and still managed to talk with the girl on many occasions.

She always found herself staring at InuYasha and Sesshomaru during the hallways breaks. She also liked attending their tennis matches during school competition. She eventually got around to talking to them as she tried her best to impress them. She got to know InuYasha a lot more than Sesshomaru because they always bickered constantly about the littlest things. You could say it was a twisted hate- like friendship. Her younger sister was the one to be able to talk on many occasions with Sesshomaru. She never really knew if they became friends or not.

"Brings back memories, huh," Rin said as she settled her pencil inside the pink pencil case. Kagome had been standing in the living room for quite a while now as Rin had been busy sketching a new wedding dress design for her new client.

"Huh? Oh, yeah definitely," Kagome replied back as she smiled at her sister before settling besides her. "Do you like it?" Rin asked as she showed off her new design for the fashion line. Kagome stared at the many layered dress with its incarnated beads and lace. "I think it looks gorgeous." Kagome replied back after complementing the sketch.

"Great, then I'm sure that my new client will love it. I don't want to get on her bad side." Rin said as she put aside the booklet pad inside her portfolio. "What's her name?" Kagome asked as she handed Rin her other sketches lying on the tabletop.

"You already know her, sis. It's Kagura." Rin replied back in a small tone. Kagome gaze a side way glance before answering," Oh, I see."

Rin and Kagura had been the best of friends since childhood, but high school changed things. Kagura started talking a lot to many boys and grew popular with the' in crowd' clique. Rin had watched behind the shadows as her kind and only friend turned selfish, fooling everybody with her sweet demure.

"So, grand chef what did you bring me, today?" Rin asked as she changed subjects. Kagome beamed proudly as she stood up. "I brought you a piece of my precious Chocolate Pie. Today's business at the bakery went splendidly." Kagome said.

"Really, well then, I can't let that piece of pie go to waste now can I?" Rin acknowledged with hunger as her mouth watered for that piece of heaven delicacy. "Of course," Kagome chuckled as she followed her sister out of the living room.

"So, did you win the contest?" Kagome asked as Rin busied herself getting a cup out of the cabinet. Rin had entered a drawing contest to see if she could win a back stage pass to Trapnest's upcoming concert. Rin twirled around with a smile on her lips, "No, but they did like the poster I illustrated after them; they send me a lovely letter with all their signatures."

"That's great; too bad you didn't have the chance to ask them your request." Kagome understood that she was a little upset as Rin returned the gallon of milk back inside the fridge. "Yeah, I know. I really wanted them to perform a few songs live at my birthday party. Although, I know that it may be impossible because of their busy schedule." Rin replied back.

"Well, let's hope that luck is on your side this time and they remember about your birthday." Kagome said as she handed Rin the plate with the piece of pie and a plastic fork. I just hope they received my letter and InuYasha took account of what we spoke on the phone the other day in mind and soul. Kagome hoped silently in prayer.

losin' it...
losin' it yeah oh why oh

losin' it...losin' it
we're losin' truth...everytime
we're losin' way...all along
we're losin' time...every moment
we're losin' dream...tell me why lose yeah

Ayame smoothed her green dress as she settled herself on her favorite red couch. She reached with joy the glass of water to refresh her throat. She loved the exciting and adrenaline music and singing on stage gave her. Tonight's concert had been a blast as she watched her millions of fans beam smiles of happiness up to her and the band's direction.

Shippo took out his favorite Yo-yo and started playing around with it as he twirled the object back and forth. InuYasha rolled his eyes at Shippo's childish antics as he allowed his finger to key with his guitar strings.

Sesshomaru was sitting next to Ayame as he read a few lines of the context in the book that his hands held. Thirty- five minutes have already passed since the concert had come to an end. They were inside the comforts of their tour bus. It had been a tough and busy week with balancing photo shoots, and performing a whole week in Seattle before they would depart to head to their next destination tour stop.

They had performed five different concerts in various arenas found within the city of Seattle. It was a process that they had accommodated throughout the four years working in the music industry. "InuYasha, I thought you were going to attend some random club, tonight." Ayame stated as she stared at InuYasha. "Feh, it doesn't matter. I don't feel like wasting myself, tonight." He replied back as he continued playing his guitar in a low song rhythm.

"Ayame is Kouga coming to pay you a visit, tonight." Sesshomaru asked as he flipped the page of his book. Ayame gave her partner a sideways glance as her ringlets bounced with the flow of her movement. "No, he isn't. He said he's going to attend a birthday party or something like that." Ayame replied back.

To the public and their fans, they were both known as a couple. All CD's, magazines covers and articles, photo shoots, and concerts had an implication that they were a pair. Ayame was the princess of Takumi, the bass guitarist; she was also dubbed that title on Trapnest.

The truth was that they were just friends putting a frontier that fans wanted and desired for. Ayame did have a crush on Sesshomaru, but he was already taken. She had never met his girlfriend, but InuYasha had described the woman as a very elegant and wise person. She knew that she was no match for such a prospect and had decided to move on. Kouga wasn't the type of man she wanted, but she was putting her best effort to return the feelings back. She had, had a crush on him back in high school, but things were different now. She didn't really know who to trust. Fame wasn't always a pretty thing when it came to love.

"Hn, I see." Sesshomaru replied back as he tucked a bookmark on the page he desired to read later on. InuYasha had stopped playing his guitar and stared at Sesshomaru before standing up to settle his guitar in his guitar case.

Shippo watched in curiosity as he stopped playing with his toy and took out a piece of bubble gum. "Where are you going Sesshomaru?" he dared to ask in mischievous. Sesshomaru glanced at Shippo apathetically before turning his attention once more to the door leading outside the tour bus.

"He's finally going to go visit his girlfriend. I'll see you guys around." InuYasha said as he followed suit after his brother.

"Why don't they ever take me with them?" Shippo whined before an idea came into mind. "Hey, Ayame you want to play video games with me?" he asked his red- head companion. "Sure, but if we play video karts I'm not taking the blame if I kick your butt." Ayame said as she stretched out a little while standing up from the couch. "Bring it." Shippo flaunted as he smirked at Ayame's challenge.

oh why don't you notice?
oh why don't you know this?
surely baby hey yeah
so only we can find it
surely baby hey yeah
so only we can find it

The party had started at six o' clock and during the last seven hours the music coming from the DJ in the backyard had been playing to accommodate the guest at the party. The birthday cake had already been cut and divided into portions to its guests. More than thirty boxes of wrapped gifts were strewn about the living room of the small mansion.

The backyard was filled with dancing people who were still drinking away the night. Kagome thanked and walked Sango and Miroku out the front door as they stepped into the front yard.

"Thank you for coming again." Kagome said as she patted Sango's hand. Sango smiled widely," No problem, we had a blast, but I have to wake up early for work, so yeah."

"No worries. I'm thinking of sending the guest home soon, because I don't want our neighbors to complain about the loud music playing past midnight." Kagome explained.

"Alright, well I'll see you on Monday, Kagome. I hope Rin loves my gift." Sango said as an afterthought before helping a drunk Miroku walk down the driveway to their car. "Bye!" Kagome said with a wave.

Kagome entered inside the living room to find Rin opening a birthday gift in melancholy. "What's wrong, Rin?" Kagome asked surprised to see her cheerful sister so down on her birthday party. "Oh, it's nothing Kagome. I'm just tired that's all." Rin replied back with a small smile.

"I see. Well, it's getting late so I'm going to start sending people home, hm Kay." Kagome said as she rubbed her hand on Rin's head. "Hey!" Rin exclaimed with a pout as she fixed her mussed hair.

"Thanks' again, kagome for hosting this party for me." Rin said behind her back, as kagome waved her off with a smile.

Rin's fingers played with the lace of string on the gift. She was wearing a yellow dress mixed with orange hues. Her dress sparkled in the light with the glitter that adorned her. It had no straps on the halter as her bare shoulders were revealed. Her orange high heels shoes tapped absently on the tiled floor before she finally allowed herself to succumb to grief.

Tears ran down her face. Thankfully her mascara was water proof and didn't run down, but if she kept up this up, it might just ruin her complex state. Rin rubbed her thumb across a fat tear as she tried to stop the sadness from overflowing again.

Everything is just so damn complicated.

Rin had her head pressed to palm of her hand as she stared at the shiny reflected floor. Footsteps were heard coming across the living room. She ignored the person hoping she or he would leave her alone to wallow in her state.

She was in love with him, but was he in love with her? Or was he just using her, like the other boyfriends she had in the past that dumped her. All this things were running inside her head unclear and undecided.

It's been three damn years without a single sign of appreciation coming from him.

The cushion seat next to her sunk down a little as someone had taken the liberty to sit down. Rin wiped the remaining fresh tears of frustration before lifting her head up. Her honey brown eyes stared in shock at the man sitting next to her.

He has long silver hair that reached below his waist. His demon markings that were maroon stripes and a crescent moon were the most beautiful thing she had seen all day. He was wearing a formal black business suit and had a bouquet of fresh red roses lying on his lap.

His hand gently cupped her chin as he lowered his head toward her height. She stared into his eyes that were moldering in a warm golden hue. "You actually came." She whispered softly.

"I'm sorry, Rin." He mumbled as he allowed his thumb to caress the side of her cheek. He knew that he was the shallow bastard that always left his girlfriend planted on her special days when she needed him the most. He wondered if he could ever make it up to her.

"Please don't cry anymore." He said as Rin pressed her hand against his own. "When did all start falling apart?" Rin questioned as she removed his hand from her face. "I don't know." Sesshomaru replied back keeping hold firm on her hand.

She was finally giving up. She wanted to run away from this relationship and clear the area from his sight.

"We hardly see each other. We don't speak with each other anymore." Rin explained the main faults in their relationship that was breaking them apart. He was famous, while she was not.

"What kind of relationship am I really in, huh?" Rin asked as she tried to pull away from his grip. "Rin," His deep voice echoed her name from his lips. "I feel like the weight of the world is crushing me. It's stealing my happiness." Rin whispered harshly, as she opted to wringing the collar of his jacket with her free fist.

"Do you trust me?" he asked as he allowed the bouquet of roses he brought for her to fall to the floor. He had shifted his body to face her. "Damn it, Sesshomaru! Stop changing the subject!" Rin screamed fire burning in her eyes.

"I'm not." He replied back coldly. "Where does trusting you have to do anything with our situation?" Rin threw back at him. Her anger was immeasurable.

She stared back into his icy stare. It was a mistake to look into his eyes that she could easily read. "I won't let you go if that is what you wish. Your words are meaningless to me." His baritone voice said as his breathe could be felt on her face.

"I'm too deep in love with you to let you go now." He mumbled as he pressed his lips firmly against hers. She was so close to the edge of falling deeper in love with this man that she couldn't run from his arms. He said he loved me. Rin thought passionately as she pressed her lips against his as if her life depended on it.

Kagome watched as the last of the guests left for the evening. She had already taken care of the paying the DJ for his job as he and his crew packed things up. "I guess the party is over." InuYasha stated as he walked over to Kagome.

Kagome's tired face broke into a smile."InuYasha, you arrived a little too late, don't you think?" Kagome asked the taller man.

"Yeah, well life is complicated for us in many ways." He said as he wrapped his arms around her frame. Kagome glared at the man," I'm not forgiving you if that is what you came here for."

"You look tired, kagome." He said in earnest. "It's past one in the morning, you idiot. Why wouldn't I be?" Kagome stated as she was tempted to step on his shoe. He wasn't letting go of her and she didn't like it. "Let go of me, InuYasha." Kagome said in frustration. "I need to go check up on Rin."

"Oh, I wouldn't do that if I were you. She's pretty busy with Sesshomaru at the moment." InuYasha said as he tapped her red lips. "What are you talking about?" Kagome asked annoyed at InuYasha's antics. Why can't the idiot just kiss me, for fucking gosh sakes?

"Oh, you know what I mean." He stated in a suggesting tone. Kagome blushed as her lips parted slightly as she got what InuYasha was saying. I guess Rin's got a busy night ahead. She has Sesshomaru all to herself. What a lucky, girl.

We know love...believing. We can share the pleasure of living it.