Author's Note: Okay. So, let me get to the confusion with many of the readers. The prophecy is set in stone. I did not change it, I only added another prophecy to it. In other words... an add on. So the first prophecy is still true and still happening with the war and now there's another one that they have to worry about. As for this one, I cannot say what exactly it means because it'll actually give away the whole story. BUT! It is not Inuyasha. If you just think about what new life is then you will know. Just think about the prophecy being about Kagome because it is for her. As for anything else, things are still going the way the first prophecy was supposed to go, there is just something else added because the Fates wanted to stop something that will be happening in the future.

I hope that answers the questions. I know I didn't explain the new prophecy but it was because if I did, even just give you one piece of info like what the new life actually meant, then you would definitely already know what will happen. But I know that if you think about it, you will find out. :) Don't worry, it's really not that hard. Sorry for the confusion but I wrote that chapter to throw in a twist that wasn't supposed to be solved or figured out yet. JUST NOT YET! But I will explain it thoroughly when it actually happens to Kagome and when she will find out too. So yeah.

Anyways... hopefully that will be the past and we're moving on. No more new twists. Just more publicilty and then junior year dealings.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha...


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Chapter 50- Smiles of Fortune

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The place was very constructed and big. Teen People Organization obviously made money for their products and it did show on the outside of their building, it was the inside that still was a mystery. The limo drove into the parking lot and stopped by the sidewalk right in front of the glass doors. Dai walked out and looked up at the top of the building, inspecting it for himself to see if it was worth it or not for the band. He opened the back door and waited for the others to get out. First came Inuyasha with Kagome behind him. Inuyasha wore his 'bad boy' look, baggy black pants with gold lining on the seams and a silver tank top that made his well-toned body very noticeable for the eyes. The band's jacket, as usual, was held with his finger draped over his shoulder, proving his bad boy look with a finish of custom made Armani glasses sitting on top of his head. Kagome stepped out, looking up at the tall building as her long hair spilled behind her shoulders and draped down to her thighs. Her eyes were touched with a hint of pink while she wore a pink tank top and a white skirt that had pink Sakura blossoms. It gave her an innocent, hot look, and the white high heels only added to the classy look with her Gucci glasses covering her eyes and a glossy pink on her lips. Inuyasha turned around to grab Kagome's hand and walk towards the sidewalk of the building, noticing the many limousines in the parking lot.

Koga then came out with baggy jeans that were faded in some spots that gave off an old, suspicious look to him. He stood taller, his eyes covered with his Prada sunglasses and his hair tied back at the nape of his neck with a black rubber band, his hair beautiful neat. He wore a dark blue shirt that seemed to be ripped on the arms, making it stop a little down from the shoulders, and he had a silver vest on that gave him that 'dangerous' look, that he so claimed. He carried himself well, though, as Ayame took her step out after him, pushing her red hair aside to glance at the building in front of her. Her D&G glasses were on her head as her green eyes, graced with her favorite green eye shadow, looked ahead at the glass doors behind Inuyasha and Kagome. Ayame smiled, looking up at Koga in her green high heels, her white top that hugged her curves and her green skirt that flared out around the thighs, begging him to continue on to show her off. Koga smiled back and walked over to Inuyasha as Miroku got out of the limo next, his wavy hair set neatly on his head noticeable from the limousine. He stood with his eyebrow arched but his eyes were covered by his Armani glasses, made from his specifications. He wore black pants that fit perfectly but had a funky effect with the chains that hung from his waistline. His shirt was a dark purple, almost black, but there were red and silver designs on the back and the front, almost as if the two colors were in a battle. The shirt was simple but gave him a gothic look since the red almost look like blood from the design. Miroku smiled as Sango stepped out with her Gucci glasses on her head and her pink lips smiling at him. She had magenta eye shadow on to match her magenta top that was V-cut with light pink seams. She also wore a cute jeans skirt with her pink high heels. Sango smiled and walked with Miroku towards the other two couples as Dai closed the door and walked towards his side of the car.

"I'll call you," Inuyasha said as Dai wished him and the others luck and got in to drive away from Teen People. The parking lot was deserted saved for the many employee cars and limousines. Miroku turned to the other two with his arm around Sango's shoulders.

"Ready?" he asked, his voice sure but tinged with nervousness and excitement. Everyone knew how big of a day today was and how important it was to look their best since it was their first time making something for the band to be seen by the public. Even the girls agreed to wear very nice, sexy looking clothes. They were definitely ready to be greeted with the life of a celebrity. Kagome smiled at everyone before Inuyasha urged her with him, under his arm, as they walked towards the glass doors. It opened up into a very big lobby, the ceiling going way beyond their reach. There were elevators to their left and a lounge area to their right. Halls were in their view on the first floor as some people in business suits walked by, smiling at the guests with a very approving nod, as if they were examining the teens. They walked along the marble floors with their shoes making the only sound towards the front desk in front of them.

"Mayonaka?" the woman behind the desk asked, an earpiece in her ear as she talked to her phone callers at the same time. Inuyasha nodded his head, wondering how the woman could do two things at the same time. Her fingers were moving on the keyboard in front of her but her eyes remained on them. The woman smiled, her red lipstick making her teeth look very white. "Third floor. Have a good day." Her tone made everyone smile at her, thanking her for the cheeriness. They made their way to the elevators and got in an empty one, heading up to the third floor. Gossip rang.

"This place is huge," Sango said, releasing herself from Miroku as she looked around at all the mirror walls surrounding them.

Ayame nodded, checking her makeup in one of the huge mirrors. "Everyone here seems busy. That demon was very good too," she said, knowing that the woman at the desk was a demon in disguise. Koga nodded his agreement and looked over at the two boys.

"Ready to smile guys?" he asked with a smirk, a glimpse of his fang showing.

Inuyasha chuckled and tightened his hold on Kagome. "I'm ready to make some money," he said, placing his glasses on his face even though it was rather dim in the elevator.

Miroku just laughed. "Yeah right. You? More money? Please… you'll become too conceded," he joked, everyone laughing with him while Inuyasha just pushed the guy. The elevator dinged and the doors opened, revealing a very polish, white marble floor hallway. The gang stepped out and walked towards the desk in front of them, passing some doors on the way. The woman at the desk smiled while the sun shone through the huge glass window that was to their right. They were only on the third floor and they could see the top of some of the buildings while many of the others just kept going up.

"How may I help you?" the woman said. Her business suit made her look very conservative and her cherry smile lighted up the nervousness the kids had.

"We're here for a photo shoot," Inuyasha said, his arm around Kagome's shoulder. The woman nodded her head.

"Mayonaka, I presume?" she watched as the three boys nodded their heads. Her eyes then moved to the computer as she began to type in something while pressing a button on the desk phone she had. "Sir? Mayonaka is here."

After a few seconds, a voice came back. "Send them in."

The woman smiled to the kids and walked around the desk, gesturing her arm towards another hallway. "Follow me." The woman walked down the hallway, paying no mind to the other clients and employers who walked by, watching her guests with interest or wonder clearly written on their faces. She turned towards a door and smiled at them, opening it up as she bowed. "Here you are."

Inuyasha smirked and nodded his thanks as he took Kagome in with him, the others following shortly behind with the door closing behind them. The room was bustling with people. There were white sheets draped in front of them, blocking their view of the flashing light that could be seen through the drapes and a woman who was posing. They couldn't see what she was doing but only her shadow. Inuyasha walked forward, unsure of where to go but interested in being in a place like this. People were fiddling with the huge spotlights that shone in the enclosed area where the model was. There was a huge area to their right, the wall filled with mirrors, where chairs were placed in front of the counters filled with accessories and makeup. The lights of the mirrors shone clearly on the chairs, as if the makeup stylists didn't want to miss a single detail, getting every place on someone's face lit with light. Inuyasha looked ahead at some men yelling to each other about the lighting on the woman and the lines on the white sheets. There were people rushing around them, obviously not caring at all who they were or why they were here. Inuyasha quirked his eyebrow. 'Where the Hell is David?' he thought with a sigh. Kagome wrapped her arms around his torso and squeezed him, catching his attention. Her smile lit up his frustration and confusion and he smiled back, tightening his hold on Kagome.

"There you are!" a voice said. Everyone turned to see a man dressed with a white-collared, long sleeve shirt and a black business pants. He had a tie tied loosely around his neck and his blond hair was spiked and carelessly made, almost as if he was adding it to the disheveled look of his attire. He seemed… "Oh my goodness… what have we here? Three beautiful men with three gorgeous ladies," he said, his voice a little too pitchy than they would have usually thought.

Kagome smiled and giggled, already knowing what he was. The other girls laughed as well while the boys looked at each other as if they were ready to die by the hands of Buddha.

"Now… now. Don't be running off on me now," he said, dancing his way towards the group with a sway in his hips. "My name is Nathan. And you must be Inuyasha Takahashi." he said, walking around Inuyasha, circling him and Kagome.

Inuyasha growled, turning his head as Nathan went behind him to walk back around. "Would you stop that!" Nathan blinked and stopped, staring at Inuyasha with a gleam in his eyes. He then looked down at Kagome, her figure so small compared to Inuyasha, yet her eyes were so enormous that he could drown in them forever, if he wasn't already fascinated by Inuyasha's eyes.

Nathan giggled and stood taller, nodding his head with a clap of his hands. "You are handsome, I must say! Oh my! I can't wait to get my hands on you!" he squealed, turning around to walk back towards the dressing area. "Come, come!" he called back to them. "Come here so we can get started."

Inuyasha looked traumatized at Nathan while Miroku and Koga sweat dropped, afraid that they, too, would get that treatment from Nathan. The girls looked at each other with confused faces, wondering if they should get mad or laugh along with the joy of a gay man hitting on their boyfriends. They just suited for a shrug with the shoulders and walked with the boys towards Nathan and other six men and women with him, standing at his side.

"These are you hair and makeup stylists. We only have, eh," Nathan glanced at his watch, tilting it from side to side, "fifteen minutes for makeup and hair. Then, we're shooting." He looked back at the three boys and smiled, his smile lighting up his eyes. "You boys are going to look gorgeous!" he said with a clap, emphasizing the word with his high voice.

Inuyasha arched his eyebrow, looking defeated. He didn't know why this guy creeped him out but also made him feel comfortable, at the same time. He was gay. A weirdo. And he had bad tastes for clothing. Inuyasha scrunched up his face as he was pulled away from Kagome by one of the girls, the others pulling Miroku and Koga as well into the seats in front of the mirrors. Nathan turned around and glanced in the mirrors, looking at the reflections of all three boys.

"Just a nice, natural look, all right? Not over the top. And… leave the hairs alone. It looks nice," Nathan said. He turned around to glance at the three girls but was stopped by one of the stylists.

"What about the glasses, sir?"

Nathan sighed. "Leave them be." He walked towards the girls and smiled, his white teeth showing through his pale skin. "Oh my. Come now, girls. Let's go get comfortable while the boys get beautiful!" he said, wrapping Sango and Kagome around the shoulders to lead them towards the side of the shooting area. Ayame glanced back at the boys and smiled, watching at how the stylists worked with the boys and their environment. She turned around to catch up with the three, moving towards one of the lounge areas near the shooting area.

"Done!" Nathan said, throwing his hands in the air as he made his way around one of the white sheets covering the lighted space. He saw the photographer lift his head from the camera, those eyes immediately going to the three boys behind him. The photographer nodded.

"Good. Now, you three, over there," he pointed, his finger extending to the open space with the green screen background. They walked towards the spot, marked by blue X's, and looked towards the two for instructions.

Nathan nodded his head, smiling at the way the boys looked. They were beautiful. "Bravo. I want a picture of this for my home," he said sweetly, glancing to the side at the three girls who were relaxing on the couch provided for them and the food that was on the table in front of them. He smiled and winked at the three before turning back to the three boys. Jason, the photographer, looked through his lenses to adjust to the new subjects.

"I want one with them smiling at me, and then one with them sort of… angry… vigil… very dangerous. Maybe also another with their backs turned to me and their faces glanced at me," he mumbled to Nathan. Nathan just nodded and kept his arms crossed while he relaxed and watched the display. James worked wonders with the camera, almost as if he were making love to it, and it really showed in the pictures on the magazines. It was no wonder why Teen People was one of the biggest magazine companies in Japan.

After an hour of shooting and discussing, the gang finally made their way out of the elevators, back onto the lower level of the building. The boys were still smiling, proud at what they did and very happy of their ending product.

"I so like it you guys," Ayame said, her hair bouncing with her as she turned and skip her way towards the entrance. She turned around to see the two girls smiling as they walked past her and out of the building with the three boys bringing up the rear.

"Damn! I looked hot in that picture!" Miroku said, running his hand through his hair to emphasize his point.

Koga arched his eyebrow and elbowed Miroku, getting a crying sound from the guy. "Yeah right." Kagome laughed, walking towards the limo that waited for them.

"Oh my God!" a voice squealed, the high pitch stopping all of them in their tracks. Everyone turned around to see a girl running towards them, her brown hair swaying behind her in the wind while her blue dress followed suit. She had the biggest smile and shining eyes imaginable. Sparkly even.

Inuyasha gulped, shocked, looking at the girl who stopped right in front of him, her head down as she gasped for breath. Everyone waited, their voices quiet as they wondered what the girl wanted. Suddenly, her head whipped up, making Inuyasha jump back a bit by the sudden movement, and her eyes gleamed brightly at him.

"You're Inuyasha Takahashi! Aren't you! I know you are!" she screamed, making his hanyou ears hurt from the squeal in her high voice. "Oh my God. Mayonaka!" she said, turning around to see the two other boys. She began to giggle and dance, turning in a circle at her luck. "I love you guys!" she said, flinging herself into Inuyasha's arms, wrapping her arms securely around his neck. Sango and Ayame then looked towards Kagome with an arched eyebrow, watching as the girl never changed expression. Kagome just smiled. Sango and Ayame exchanged a shrug and went back to the girl who was pushed away by Inuyasha.

"Hey. Who the hell are you?" he asked rather rudely.

"Inuyasha!" Miroku scolded, coming towards the two with Koga right next to him. "That's no way to treat a lady, and better yet, a fan of ours," he said, grabbing the girl's hand to kiss the top of it. The girl blushed two shades of red and began to giggle even more, her lips pursed together. Koga gave her his best smile he could afford, the one that made girls stop in their tracks.

"I'm sorry for interrupting," Dai said, coming up behind Kagome as he placed his hand on her shoulder. "But Mayonaka has an appointment in twenty minutes. We must get moving." Kagome looked up at Dai, his dark glasses blocking his eyes, but she could see that smirk on his face and knew he was inwardly laughing at the three boys. She smiled with a giggle and turned around, her hair blowing in the wind, as she walked towards the limo and got in, the other two girls following right behind her.

Inuyasha, Miroku and Koga looked towards Dai, the only one left out in the parking lot, and looked back towards the girl. Inuyasha smirked. "Well, gotta go. Thanks for the hug though," he said, winking at the girl as he left. She had to keep from falling down as she watched the boys leave, their farewell smiles heating up her face. Her eyes watched as the limo left the parking lot, her mouth agape as to what just happened. The next thing anyone knew, she screamed so loud, the birds nearby flew away from the sudden noise.

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"Would you look at that!" Koga said, his face buried in the article in the middle of the magazine.

Inuyasha and Miroku sat on their own chairs in the recording studio. They had their own pair of Teen People and were, too, devouring the whole article on themselves. It was funny reading about yourself in a magazine, but the boys just read every letter in every line fully, taking everything in on what they had given. Their picture was on the left page with the title "Mayonaka- The Music Unfolds". The article went from a little on that page and over on the next page to end there. Two pages, yet there was a lot written about them. Their hobbies, their school, their names, their reasons why they wanted to become a band at such a young age and how they had mastered to do it. Sesshomaru had tried to keep out the most personal information that he didn't want to include because of privacy reasons. He would always do so to maintain a good, secret life for the three boys, but they were still happy that the fans knew something about them.

"'Are they coming to your neighborhood this summer?'", Koga said with a commercial voice. He quirked his eyebrow, laughing to himself at what the reporter wrote. "What kind of ending is that?" he asked, looking over at the two boys while he held the magazine still in his hands. "That was pretty cool, though," he said, still can't believe that he was in a magazine, and looked good on top of that.

Inuyasha smirked and read a piece again, his face buried back into the magazine. Miroku leaned back into the chair with a happy sigh, his face showing his content. "This is it, you guys. Everyone knows now."

Koga nodded and relaxed, moving back into his own chair while his eyes still looked at the two pages of the band, trying to believe that this was all happening. "Dang you guys. What are we going to do now?"

"Well… one thing's for sure… we have to finish this album." Miroku sighed again, a smile on his face while he closed his eyes peacefully. "I'm quite sure we'll finish it by senior year."

Koa nodded his agreement. "Maybe we can even have a concert before we grad."

There was a silence in the room. Inuyasha continued to read, re-read what he had read, and then smile after he re-read the text to insure himself that everything was right and good for them. He placed the magazine on his lap, still opened to their page, as he relaxed back into his chair, just like the other boys in front of him and to the side of him. "We should finish it by the beginning of senior year. That way, we'll have a concert before we grad."

Miroku and Koga nodded. "I heard my brother and David talking about the bodyguards. He's getting them from my father's company. I know that they have good employers there," Inuyasha said, not really knowing if this bodyguard thing would work out or not with him but he would try. Especially if the bodyguards came from his father's company. He trusted them just as much as his family trusted them. Inuyasha sighed.

"What do you think is going to happen with the girls?" Koga asked, his eyes suddenly seeking the gold and the violet. The two looked at him with curiosity and with acknowledgement, yet there was also something in there that even he had. Uncertainty. The girls were definitely going to be there with them wherever and whatever they do. That, Koga was for certain. However, he didn't know if they would fit into their world that they wanted.

"I'm quite sure that they'll want to be with us," Miroku said, his eyes watching Koga's expression. Even Miroku knew how much it was costing them to be asking their girlfriends this. To enter the famous world with them.

"Yeah, I know. But I'm saying… do you think they would leave us? I mean… isn't this like fame and flashing lights… high people… something that I know the girls are not used to. Not even I'm used to that. What if they find this all… overwhelming?" Koga asked, looking at the two, seeking for advice or for some kind of reason for him to believe that everything was going to be okay for him and Ayame but also for the other couples.

Inuyasha moved forward and closed his magazine, getting up from the chair to throw the magazine down on his empty seat. He walked over to the huge desk of gadgets that was right below the window looking into the recording room. He looked at the empty room and looked at his reflection on the glass. "They won't leave us," he said softly, but knowing that the boys could hear. He watched the microphone, dead and still, with interest. "I know that they would never leave us. Not Kagome. And I know that Sango and Ayame are not like that either. They want to be there for us." Even though he said it, something was telling him that he was wrong. He knew that Kagome wanted to be with him and help him through this. But… there was still the future that he wanted to plan, an unknown future filled with uncertainties. A future that couldn't be seen with his girlfriend.

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Miroku sighed, turning off his car while looking over at Sango. "Back to school," he said with a defeated sigh. Sango just arched her eyebrow at him and smiled.

"Why are you so down, Miroku?" she asked, leaning towards him to give him a quick kiss. Miroku savored the feel of her lips as she left him and then he placed his hand on the steering wheel.

"Junior year is just such a living Hell," he said, placing his head on the wheel just a bit too hard, getting a sound from the impact.

Sango giggled and shook her head, grabbing her bag and books from the back seat. "Well…" she said, moving so she could turn around to grab her things, "I know what you mean. We only have about six… five more months. Then it's summer and we're seniors." Sango released a sigh while coming back to the front of the car with her things on her lap. She smiled tenderly at Miroku's turned face, his eyes gazing longing at her. Her hand found his wavy hair and rubbed his scalp comforting, trying hard to not ruin his 'do'. "Come on, Miroku."

The two got out of the car and Miroku pressed the button on his keys to lock his car, wrapping his arm around Sango's waist with a smile. They walked towards the front of the school when their eyes caught disturbance all over the school grounds. Kids were chatting amongst themselves in groups, scattered everywhere as if waiting for something to happen in front of the school. However, the biggest group was right at the front entrance of the school building. On the stairs, there seemed to be some cameras as well, with some nicely dressed men and women, talking to some energetic kids who were fussing over their clothing and trying to straighten up their image. Miroku and Sango both exchanged confused glances and walked towards the school building, intending on finding out what was going on.

Suddenly, Onigumo came out of the crowd with a desperate face, his eyes etched with relief but also anxiety. He ran towards them and immediately grabbed Sango and Miroku by their arms, dragging them towards the side of the school. "Dammit you guys! Move your asses. Those reporters are here to see Mayonaka." Realization dawned on the two teens as they let Onigumo drag them towards another entrance into the school absentmindedly. They wondered if it was a good thing to just walk up to the reporters so they could have that attention of being a star, but then, they thought otherwise. Not a very nice way to start the beginning of school. "There's also more reporters out by the gate entrance. They're coming in after getting some quotes on some of the kids out there and taking shots of the campus for their report." Onigumo sighed to himself, feeling like he was responsible for the band's public knowing. He was not at all a businessperson like this so it was not his job to worry about if they were seen or not. However, Kikyo had told him to wait outside the building for Inuyasha guys because she didn't want the reporters banging them down with cameras and questions. The principal and vice principal were already on their way towards the front of the school after being told from a staff member about the nuisance.

Onigumo sighed heavily as they entered the school unnoticed by the reporters. Sango looked back at the closed door with a slit of a window, giving a glimpse of the outside world. "Wow. That was a bit of a chaos out there," she said, looking back towards the two boys and saw Kikyo there as well. Sango smiled at the girl and walked next to Kikyo.

Kikyo looked at Miroku and crossed her arms. "Just what did you guys tell the reporters, huh?" she asked, knowing first hand that the reporters were a pain. Kikyo glared at Miroku. She arrived with Onigumo at school only to see reporters at the entrance and asking the students questions about Mayonaka. Of course, being teenagers, the kids were going to tell just for five seconds of fame. They were all out there on the stairs trying to get their name or face in the news, which was obviously going to be tonight's news.

Miroku put up his hands and innocently looked at Kikyo. "We did nothing. David said that this was going to happen. I just…" he said, with a shrug, "sounds like fun to me." Miroku put his hands on his hips and smiled mischievously.

Kikyo arched her eyebrows. "Fun? Being pointed by reporters? Fine… go back out there, then."

Miroku shook his head with his smile. "No thanks. I don't want to be the only one being asked the questions. I'll wait for the others." Sango looked over at Onigumo with confusion.

"Where are the other boys? They didn't come yet?" she asked, then looking at Kikyo. The girl shook her head, uncrossing her arms.

"Inuyasha was on his way when I called him and Koga was still at home."

Sango told the others that they should go up to the front and wait for Inuyasha guys there, so they all walked towards the front, both mixed with intentions on being in the spotlight and being in the back. Miroku thought it would be cool while Kikyo didn't want the attention. The reporters sounded so demanding and like… irritating bugs that wouldn't stop talking because that's all they were doing right now with the kids out there.

More kids were coming into school with interest and wonder at the reporters as time went by and school came close to starting. They all ran up to the front, hoping to catch a glimpse as to why the reporters were here, but most of the kids already knew. It was all over the city and in the teen magazines. Whispers then started in the scattered groups, whispers of Mayonaka and of the band who went to their school, giving them attention.

Kagome giggled, wrapped up in Inuyasha's embrace as she pushed against his chest to put some space between them. The two held hands and walked towards the front of the school, coming from the parking lot, when the group of kids who were chatting suddenly noticed the pair.

"Inuyasha!" a girl said, making most of the heads turn that were on the school grounds. Chattering began again as whispers were made to other groups, making more heads turn at the sudden name and appearance of the boy.

Kagome stopped walking with Inuyasha next to her. She looked at all the staring faces and whispers that were started, wondering why everyone was so interested with Inuyasha. But then, she just remembered about the magazine. She smiled looking up at Inuyasha. "See? Everyone knows." Inuyasha looked down at Kagome, still trying to get it through his head that now everyone knows about his singing career and public appearances. However, the reporters then called out Inuyasha's voice as they noticed his appearance. A stampeded was made as all of them rushed from the entrance of the building towards the star. Inuyasha just stood dumbfounded in his spot, Kagome blinking rapidly at his side.

"Inuyasha!" "Inuyasha over here!" Reporters called out his name as they closed around the boy, pushing the innocent girl aside, out of the circle of bustling questions and pushing microphones. Men and women with their notepads, microphones in hand as well. Many just rushing out questions, pushing eagerly at Inuyasha while also pushing back other reporters who dared get in their way of their prize. Inuyasha stuttered, hearing shouts of questions coming his way, while his eyes darted back and forth to the many faces that surrounded him. Eager eyes. Something that he had never known before, up until now, surrounded by a bunch of them like hungry animals. Inuyasha took a step back, shocked and confused on what to do, who to answer.

"Uh…" he stuttered, hearing more questions. His golden eyes looked helplessly at the people, not knowing what to do.

Kagome bit her bottom lip and looked on outside of the circle, seeing the way Inuyasha was too shocked and confused to do anything. She watched as all the reporters kept screaming out his name to catch his attention and then asked their long-awaited questions. Most she could hear was about the band's next concert and about their future moves. They were nosy, and they weren't going to leave until they got answers, obviously, since Inuyasha kept looking for a way out but unable to get anywhere with so many reporters around him.

"That is enough," Mr. Iga said, pushing some of the reporters aside and yelling to get his voice heard over the screaming reporters. His small, old figure tried to get by the reporters while some of the staff members helped to disperse the group. "Move aside," Mr. Iga exclaimed while he finally got to the middle of the circle, straightening out the suit that he had while he stood in front of the taken aback Inuyasha.

"Mr. Iga, can you comment on how Mayonaka has influenced…"

"No." Mr. Iga said plainly, his old eyes igniting fire at the reporter that was in his face. She had the nerve to stand so close and ask him questions. Mr. Iga reached into his suit to retrieve a letter, folded neatly into an envelope. He placed it in front of his face so that all the other reporters could see. "This is a warrant from the Tokyo Police Department that gives Sakura High School the right to privacy. If we find that any reporter, or so forth, has stepped onto our premise and caused much distraction or trouble to our students here, we have the right to call the police and immediately get the reporter into prison." Mr. Iga stood and talked with such authority, the warrant held right in front of his face, that the reporters suddenly backed down and quieted. They heard the old man clearly and were suddenly determining whether they should leave and heed the warning or stay because they had their own connections and the police department didn't scare them at all. Mr. Iga smirked, seeing that none of the reporters began to move away. He began to place the warrant back into his suit, tucking it in for good keeping. "I see that you will not abide by the warrant." Mr. Iga then turned to look at the other reporters, his eyes looking at every reporter he could see.

"We have authorization from the police department… and from Tsuin Suta-Raito." At that organization name, all of the reporters began to take a step back and realize who they were actually dealing with. Many apologies and mumbles were made as the reporters then left the campus, the circle made around Inuyasha suddenly dispersing. Mr. Iga and his staff watched and waited until the reporters completely left the campus. He sighed and turned to the young teenager, so shocked and still in the midst of the storm.

"Well… Takahashi, I believe that you, Houshi and Takamiya are indeed well known in this country," Mr. Iga said, clasping his hands behind his back. Many of the kids began to retreat into the school building, not wanting to indulge in the presence of their principal since the reporters were now gone. "Your brother has made a very promising deal with us. I believe that I had chosen the right thing," he said, once again glancing back at the entrance of the school grounds to make sure the reporters were gone.

Kagome slowly made her way to Inuyasha's side, finally being able to get to him freely. She wrapped her arms around his arm, feeling his tension but she could sense his excitement. She smiled up at him, seeing how he stared down at her with a certain gleam and smile in his eyes. 'He really liked it. Didn't he…' she thought with a smile.

"Thanks, Mr. Iga. I really needed some backup," Inuyasha said, his voice finally making a comeback. He watched as the principal nodded his head just as the bell rang.

"Now run along you two before you are late for your first class."

Inuyasha and Kagome nodded and turned around to walk into the building, seeing their friends standing at the entrance at the top of the stairs. They all smiled at each other and walked into the building, heading towards their first class, back from winter break.

-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-

Kagome sighed, leaning back against Inuyasha's chest as he leaned against the Sakura tree, blanketing their table with shade. Sango and Miroku were both making out and whispering things in each other's ears while Ayame and Koga sat across from the couple, doing their homework. Onigumo and Kikyo just made their way to the table from class, now being lunch for the teens. Kikyo sighed and sat next to Ayame while Onigumo moved to the other side to sit next to the now broke apart Miroku and Sango.

"So…" Kikyo said, laying her head on her palm. The wind played with her hair, giving her the coolness it brought after the chaos from this morning. "What are you guys going to wear for prom?" she asked to no one in particular but her eyes moved around the table.

Sango then looked over to Kagome. "We have practice starting this Thursday, huh?" she asked, a sort of excited but dreading look in her eyes.

Kagome smiled and nodded, placing her hands on Inuyasha's that were wrapped around her waist. "Every Thursday and Friday. We're even gonna have to start finding our shoes so we can practice in them and get used to the feel of wearing them while dancing." Kagome could almost feel her excitement bubbling. She already wanted the prom practices to start already. They were going to have an hour's practice on two days to learn the dance routines. Inuyasha tightened his hold on her after sensing her newfound joy.

"That excited, Kagome?" he asked, his face in the crook of her neck the whole entire time they have been standing by the tree. He was comfortable with holding her weight against him and Kagome found no need to push him away. But his breath was bothering her, blowing warmth against her skin. She blushed and tried to avoid the eyes of her friends at the sudden tingle she had in her stomach.

Koga rolled his eyes at the couple and looked towards Sango. "Does this mean I have to dance with you?" he asked with a sort of sassy look, meant for a joke. Sango glared at him and 'hmphed', not paying much attention to the stupid demon across from her. Koga looked towards his girlfriend with a goofy face. "You won't be jealous, Ayame?" he asked with a pout.

Ayame arched her eyebrow and pushed his chest. "Of course not. Why would I be?" Sango and Miroku laughed with the girl. Kikyo looked towards her sister, seeing the content she had on her face. She smiled herself.

"What about you guys, sis? Are you guys learning the same things as the others?" she asked.

Kagome thought about it for a minute. "I don't think so. I know that we have our own dance and the court has their own dance as well." She smiled mischievously. "But I can't tell you guys that, now can I?" she added with a wink. Kikyo pouted at her sister but then didn't say anything.

"So it's practice for the next three months." Sango said with a sigh, remembering what exactly they were dealing with. It was going to be a long three months to add to their junior responsibilities. But then her face and eyes lit up, looking over at her best friend. "I can't wait until our dresses come in."

Kagome beamed as well, moving a bit in Inuyasha's grasp, hearing the gasps from Ayame and Kikyo. "I know. I like your dresses. It's really nice, Sango." Sango nodded her head with a giggle, excited about wearing the dress. All of the princesses had agreed upon a beautiful dress, fitting perfectly with their Moonlight Shadow theme. She was still shocked at the beauty of the dress and couldn't wait to try the thing on.

Koga smiled. "Ms. Fields showed it to me today. She also showed me the boys' suits. It was nice," he said, his tone with a hint of satisfaction, liking his tux. Kikyo and Ayame could only drool and pout as to the information they were getting. The court wasn't allowed to reveal their dance or apparel because it was meant to be a surprise. However, the two was right there, listening to something as interesting as dressing up for a prom, and they really wanted to know what the court was going to wear. Especially the king and queen.

"What are you wearing, Kagome?" Ayame asked, her eyes gleaming at the girl dreamily.

Kagome smiled secretly. "Not even the court knows what Inuyasha and I are wearing. Ms. Fields didn't want us to tell," she said with a giggle. Kikyo frowned at her sister, knowing that she would never get it out of her even if she did bug her sister when they got home.

Sango shook her head. "It's not fair. You got to see our dress but we can't see yours. And I know that Inuyasha has to wear a white tux because he's king."

Inuyasha looked up and wiggled his eyebrows. "Damn right. Kagome and I have to wear white," he said, placing his head back on Kagome's shoulder, in the crook of her neck.

Kagome bumped him with her butt, clearly not happy as to what he said. "Inu… you weren't supposed to tell."

Inuyasha just shrugged his shoulders, but wanted her to bump him again. Kagome sighed as the girls began to ask her about the dress even more, their interest unable to hold in. She smiled and looked at them. "All I'm going to say is that the dress is white and dark blue. That's all," she said with finality.

Sango just bit her bottom lip and quieted, trying to picture the dress. Kagome sighed and leaned further into Inuyasha's body. "It's so expensive, though. I know that my mom won't have the money to pay for the whole thing," she said softly, now remembering the cost of such a beautiful dress.

Inuyasha growled and tightened his hold while everyone looked at them, hearing what Kagome had said. "I'll pay for it, wench. You won't pay for anything."

Kagome tried to turn in his hold but his arms kept her in place. "Inuyasha… you can't pay for the whole thing. It's really expensive." she tried to reason.

Inuyasha just shrugged his shoulders. "I don't care. I am. And don't think that you can talk me out of it, Kagome." Kagome opened her mouth and closed it, trying to think of a way to come back, but couldn't. She huffed and turned away, facing her friends who just looked at her with a smile. She showed her tongue at their looks and then giggled with her friends. However, Kagome secretly would help Inuyasha pay for some of the things. She smiled, leaning her head back to rest on his shoulder. He did know how to take care of her.

-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-

"Again!" Jiisan yelled, his old voice croaking out his dissatisfaction of his granddaughter.

Kagome nodded her head, taking breaths of air into her tired lungs. Her bangs were sticking to her forehead, the rest being tied at the nape of her neck with a white cloth. She was sweating beads of sweat, some running down her face and some she could feel on her body, underneath the protection of her miko robes. The clean, pure white robe was now tainted with dirt, giving it an unholy look for a priestess. Kagome moved then, her feet running along the ground towards her grandfather, little pebbles and dust spewing from where she stepped. Her eyes were locked firmly on her grandfather, standing so still and calm, waiting for her approach, as he looked up at her at the last minute.

Kagome made a sound as she brought down her katana, hitting it squarely against her grandfather's katana that was thrust into the air so quickly she thought she missed the action. Her vision was getting blurry from her lack of water and she was losing energy fast, but her grandfather was so displeased and disappointed in her that it was enough to give her the energy to try to please her grandfather before the sun went down and she was thoroughly exhausted.

The sun bleached the sky with pink and orange hues, lighting the land bellow with the fiery sparks that came from the scraping of metal. The sound of the clashing katanas could be heard all over the shrine, deep within the healing of the temples and high above the branches of the Goshinboku. Kagome rushed at Jiisan again, her legs coming up short as she switched the katana to her left hand while doing a spin, hoping to catch her grandfather off guard with a trick. She hit his katana and then twirled, throwing the katana into her right hand to successfully bring it towards her grandfather to knock his katana out of his hand, his face a bit shocked at her move and his now defenselessness. Jiisan didn't even flinch as his katana fell from his grasp. He gave no second thought as he placed both hands behind his back and bent to avoid Kagome's hoping-finishing attack. He swiped her legs and she went falling back on the pavement, her butt hitting hard as her eyes fell onto the orange sky above. Defeated.

Jiisan sighed and straightened himself up, his hands going back behind his back as he gazed down at his granddaughter's disheveled figure. She looked nothing like the elegant, pure priestess he knew four hours ago when they started training. Kagome looked up, her eyes meeting his. He could see her weariness deep within her orbs but her resolve and determination was overpowering her feelings. Just like she was taught.

"Again, Jiisan. Please," Kagome said, getting up as quickly as she could so she wouldn't get tired from staying on the ground for so long. She dusted off her butt and grasped her katana tightly, angry with herself. "I ask for you to give me another chance in battle with you," she said, bowing her head in a sign of respect towards the elder.

Jiisan stood a bit shocked at what Kagome was doing. She talked to him with such formality and respect when they trained and whenever she wore those robes that it was as if she completely stepped into another shell, another being that was hiding somewhere. Where she was always smiling and laughing, she was now quiet and collective, her voice holding that serene melody of purity but also a tone of seriousness and authority. Jiisan looked at Kagome's head faced down and then to the katana clutched at her side. "I don't think that will be necessary, Kagome."

"But," Kagome said, bringing her head back up to look into her grandfather's eyes. "I have not proven myself today, Jiisan. I beg for you to let me show you that I can do just what you think I can."

"And I know you can do it," Jiisan said, walking towards his katana to retrieve the rejected blade. "However, you do not have to prove such thing today. I have seen enough, Kagome, and you are tired."

Kagome frowned and glanced down from her grandfather's eyes, displeased and disgusted with her strength and power. "That does not give me an excuse," she said, her tone almost afraid.

Jiisan shook his head, also noticing the tone of Kagome's voice, coming to stand in front of Kagome. "No, it does not. But I do not want to fight with you if you will not put up a reasonable battle. It will prove useless on your part since you are already tired and I will not want to waste my energy for it," he said, nodding his head in finality. Kagome glanced at Jiisan and nodded her head, having to agree with his decision. She bit her bottom lip.

"Yes, Jiisan."

Jiisan nodded and handed her his katana. "Now… take the katanas back into the shrine house and you may go wash up for dinner." That said, Kagome grabbed Jiisan's katana and walked towards one of the shrine houses to place them back on their shelves.

Jiisan sighed. "She is a real fighter that young girl," he said, closing his eyes to savor the moment he got in the sunset sky. He turned around and smiled. "Don't you think so, mama?"

Kira walked forward from her spot under the roof of her home, staying as quietly on the side as she could, unnotice from the two training. However, she smiled as she walked towards her father who had seemed to know her presence from the beginning. She nodded her head and placed her hands on his shoulders, trying to relieve the tiredness and tension he had. "Yes, father. She does have the will to fight until the end."

"No, mama," he said, starting to walk back towards his home with his daughter right on his heels. "She has the same power and determination as a priestess should. But, she believes that she can do better, therefore, forever pushing herself to do the things that she could probably do within months or even years." Jiisan watched the colored ground, being lit up from the sky, as he walked toward the front door. He knew that Kagome was mad at herself. He knew that she felt like she had let him down, somehow, had let the whole world down just because she had done bad for this training. He could see it clearly in her eyes when she had fell from defeat. When she had lost from a clash or miscalculated from an inch, he could see the dissatisfaction and anger in her eyes. Anger at herself for being weak. Jiisan shook his head, not knowing what to do.

Kira frowned, looking up at the sky. "Kagome knows what she has to do, father. That alone is enough to push her further because it is time that isn't on our side. And for that… I love her even more," she said, opening the door for her father to enter into the warmth of their home.

-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-

Sesshomaru tapped his finger twice on his desk, looking at Miroku, Koga and Inuyasha sitting in front of him in his office. The sun was going down, giving the room an orange light from the outside world. "I have found men to be your bodyguards. How was school today?" he asked, already knowing what had happened. The principal from their school had informed him at work that they were overrun by nosy reporters who had not backed down until they heard his father's company's name. At this, Sesshomaru frowned because he knew that the reporters would not yield until they were facing a very high opponent.

Miroku rubbed his palms against the leather chair. "Pretty cool, if you ask me. I kinda wanted to be the center of attention… you know… but then I didn't want to be asked a million questions without the other two," he said, looking at both of the boys next to either side of him.

Koga shrugged. "I wouldn't care. They only get what they want and leave."

Sesshomaru shook his head. "Not exactly. They will leave when they deem fit and it is not always when you expect, or want, it."

Inuyasha sighed heavily. "So these bodyguards. Do they have to be with us all the time?" he asked, his eyebrow arched at the thought of it.

Sesshomaru shook his head, his cold eyes glancing at his brother. "No. They will be needed when things like that happen," he said, meaning what happened earlier at school. "I do not believe that the reporters will be doing any more trouble at your school."

Miroku shook his head. "Nah, don't think so either. They were kinda scared when they heard Tsuin Suta-Raito," he said, remembering how the reporters suddenly moved away from Mr. Iga and Inuyasha as he watched from the stairs of the school.

Koga growled. "They seem like relentless jerks but then it seemed cool to be in the spotlight," he said truthfully. It sounded stupid that he would actually like the pushing reporters but then again, he was just a needing teenager, and he wanted the attention.

Miroku nodded his agreement. "I know how you feel. I also wanted to be asked the questions. How weird is that?" he asked everyone, even though he looked towards Sesshomaru for an answer. Inuyasha just remained quiet, keeping his feelings to himself for the moment.

Sesshomaru shrugged casually. "It is natural, I suppose. Either way, like it or not, you will have to get used to it. There will be many reporters wherever you go from now on," he said with a strict tone. "I don't want you guys doing anything stupid."

"Yeah yeah," Inuyasha said, pushing his hands in the air. "David already told us not to act dumb." He placed his hands behind his head and relaxed, looking at his brother's stoic face.

"'Dumb' is only a casual way of putting it," Sesshomaru said, feeling a headache coming on from his brother's cockiness. "Speaking of which, Koga," he acknowledge, turning to look at the teen. "About your club. If you wish to keep it, I can help find you some bodyguards for security reason. I know that soon you will be having lots of guests and clients from being a member in the band."

Koga then began to take in the information, realizing that Sesshomaru was right. The club was under his name and everyone would know about it sooner or later. Word did spread on the streets, especially if it was about and from a teenager. Koga sighed, placing his head on his palm. He never even thought about his club. His mind was only placed on the album and the fact that he was becoming a star. Koga looked over at Sesshomaru with an arched eyebrow. "You'll give me some security guards?"

Sesshomaru nodded his head. "Good. Thanks," Koga said. "I already have some but I think I might need more. A lot… more," he said, stretching lazily on the chair. The sun had gone down as the four men were still sitting in each other's company, talking about the future ahead and the journeys they would be going through. Sesshomaru informed them about the junior prom and how he knew there would be reporters going there to get their own story on the band and the prom. He had already scheduled a private limo and the bodyguards to be there on that night so they had little to worry. Also, he had told them about the Culture Day event and how there would be bodyguards there since it was an 'open to the public' event from Sakura High. The boys just listened, nodded their agreements at the actuality of having to be famous, and wanted in the eyes of others. Their minds and hearts ready for anything and everything of being a star.

-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-

The first time they were placed in the media news was on a magazine. The Teen People's magazine was definitely a big breakthrough for the boys. They had the details needed to get out and they were definitely known in the eyes of teenagers. The day at the organization was funny, on my part. The boys took a big hit from and impression Nathan, their new stylist. Sesshomaru had agreed to hire the man because of his skills in the celebrity world and he was well known for his work as well. That being said, the boys were definitely in for a treat. I found the man very funny and humorous, even though he was very interested in my boyfriend. I could do nothing but laugh at it all. And when they had their first fan running to them with that look, I could only smile. The look that many other fans would have when they would see Mayonaka in a regular day or at a fast food restaurant just hanging out. The sparkle in their eyes, the tint of color on their cheeks. Everything would become like an everyday event and I was happy for them. I found no detest of anything. Not what they are, what they were getting themselves into, or what they were going to be facing from their screaming, begging fans. I, myself, wanted it for them. I could have never asked for more, only because of the fact that he was smiling.

The gleam and smile in his eyes was enough to make me close my mouth and smile with him, lending him my strength and happiness for him. I could tell that he liked it. They all liked the attention, the screaming fans, and the pushy media. They liked it. It was a first experience and something that would grow on them, but they liked it nonetheless, which was something that I was quite sure that I would have to get used to. I did not think much about it then. I only thought about the boys and how much attention they would be getting for themselves. They were pleased with it and craved it, but in time, I secretly knew that it would be too much. Just like being praised over and talked highly of at the Naiku Shrine, the publicity would soon take its toll on their eager little souls. They would get sated from the attention and it would be enough to last them a lifetime, but it would not stop. Yet, they were willing to go on with the help of their family and friends.

Now that the prom was coming up, the court members had to practice two nights a week for their dance routine. The king and queen had to have an extra night because of the difficulty and extra dance they had to do. The court would have a dance of their own while the king and queen would have one of their own as well. Nevertheless, there was much excitement flowing in the air, even though it was all tiring and enough to deal with already. I was excited, to say in the least, as to going to a prom. I have never heard about it before. However, when I had asked my sister about it, the more I wanted to live it. She had told me stories of how great a prom is supposed to be and how memorable it really is of a high school student's life. I really wanted to live mine before my life lived me. I wanted to wear that gorgeous dress that he would not allow me to pay. He had paid for the whole thing, everything from my accessories and shoes, to my makeup and my hair on prom day. I was thankful, yet overly astonished at how much money he was paying for me. There came a time when I began to get mad and refused his help, but that had only brought forth this beautiful pout and dejected look on his face, believing that I was rejecting him. In his eyes, I was his mate and he was responsible for my well-being and happiness, as a mate should be. So I let it be, letting him dream the dreams we were forbidden.

However, as time went by and the prom came closer, my life crept up slowly to my heels. I was tired from the stress of it all and since I wasn't training, as I should have been, my sessions with my grandfather were terrible. In my eyes, there is no room for a mistake because that could be the last one you make. Yet, I knew that my grandfather loved me so and only wanted me to relax and breathe a little. But, I couldn't when I knew that I was a failure and I couldn't even fight against my own grandfather. He was getting old and weak, something that I tried desperately not to notice. However, time was going by and days were becoming shorter with each passing minute. Please… just make it go by slower. Why did it have to go by so quickly?

Life goes on… live it well and to the fullest…


So no more new prophecies and no more surprises for the next two chapters. Junior Prom and Culture Day will be coming up, and then, prepare the big event. The prophecy will come back with a very dramatic ending. If you read the last several sentences, it tells about what the future holds for Kagome. Anyways, shhh, I have to stop giving away so much. :) I don't want to ruin it but then I don't want to give little and then you get confused. Again. Sorry again. Tell me what you thought and just let me have it if you feel that I was being just short of a good writer. :( Hehe...

-Kaleialohalani