By Inuyasha-loves-Kagome (A.K.A. Inu-chan)
Note: Any song I put that's actually an English song, pretend that it's in Japanese, k?
Disclaimer: Me and Inuyasha? No. Takahashi-sensei and Inuyasha? Yes. And the songs used don't belong to me. Whoever owns the songs (can't mention it because it'll ruin a good part of the fic!), please don't sue!
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"KAGOME! KAGOME! KAGOME!" they chanted with such excitement that she was left speechless. It seemed that they had all come to see her but the only people she wanted there in the audience was her family. She was standing on the stage with the dress her family had given her (no tears) with the hot spotlight on her while the rest of the stage was dark and silent.
The crowd didn't seem to care that she wasn't singing. All they cared about was that she was there. She again scanned the audience to see if they were there. She didn't want to start until they were.
Her eyes stopped when she saw them somewhere in the middle, smiling, waving, and giving her the thumps-up. With them there, she was able to sing without problem. She looked offstage and nodded.
Almost immediately the whole place began to get filled with soft music and Kagome stood there, waiting for her time to start.
I don't need a lot of things
I can get by with nothing
But all the blessings life can bring
I've always needed something
But I've always got all I want when it comes to loving you
You're my only reason, you're my only truth
For some reason, tears began to form and threatened to fall. Kagome was feeling a pain in her heart caused by the song and she didn't understand why. It's not like the song was relating about her life. There wasn't anybody who she loved who loved her back.
I need you like water, like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy from heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
The tears were now flowing unmerciful as she sang a certain line:
I need you…
Her voice broke and she dropped her mike, the people in the audience still yelling her name like a mantra, "KAGOME! KAGOME! KAGOME!" No one seemed to care that she was in pain.
No one cared…
A scream filled the audience and Kagome looked up, tears still pooling down her face. Her face was struck with horror when she saw a mysterious figure killing her family while no else did nothing. She got up and wanted to run to them but her fans chose that moment to swamp the stage and block any possible way of getting to them.
All she could do was get swamped herself and watch as the mysterious figure shot all three of the last family members she had…
Lost to her forever…~**~
She woke up to the fact that there were warm arms around her and her face was wet from crying for a long time. She relished in the warmth and let it engulf her, shoving away the horrible nightmare. She had been so cold for so long that she forgot what the warmth felt like. This warmth felt a lot like when her mother would hold her. However, this warmth was different…better somehow.
"Are you feeling better?" a voice from above her asked softly, with such tenderness that she almost broke down and cried again.
She looked up and saw Inuyasha's face looking down at her, concern in his beautiful violet eyes. When he saw the tears, he frowned and reached out to wipe them tenderly. The gesture was so sweet, she almost smiled, but held it because of the awkward position she was in. He was still holding her close with one arm while wiping her face with the other.
For some reason, neither pulled away…
"What happened?" Kagome asked, feeling a little flustered and being in his arms while he was being so sweet. Again she felt the pain in her heart, but she knew this time it wasn't because of her family.
All of a sudden he looked rather upset. In the short time that she had known him, she hadn't seen him look this upset. But when he spoke, he was calm and gentle. "You almost killed yourself, baka."
Kagome then remembered what had happened. She had been walking in daze onto the street, not even caring that a car was about to hit her. She thought she was actually going to die then but she didn't care.
That's when she was pushed away by someone and both of them were sent flying to the side and into safety. She remembered hearing someone yell her name while she was just standing there like a zombie.
She had come so close to death and she didn't even know what she thought about it anymore.
She gasped softly when Inuyasha pulled her more towards him, totally and completely engulfing her in a tight hug. She could feel him shake beneath her.
"Please," he begged with the voice of a lost child, "don't do that again. Please."
Needless to say, Kagome was shocked. No one except her family, Sango, or Miroku had ever cared about her like this. He cares… Kagome realized, her eyes scrunching up in both pain and happiness, tears beginning to form. She closed her eyes and sniffed, enjoying the gentle way he held her. Unconsciously, she wound her own arms around him and held him back, trying her best to reassure him. Someone actually cares about me!
Unbeknownst to both, a pair of eyes watched them from the window…
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*Click* Hello?
"I have a job for you."
"For how much?"
"3 million dollars, but you have to do it right."
"Don't worry boss. Anything you say. So what's the job?"
"All right, listen well because I'm only going to say this once."
"…"
"…"
"…"
"…"
"…Got it." *Click*
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Shippou picked up any miscellaneous things he found around the house, but there was barely anything, considering that the girl lived alone. He had tried to find time with the tree to see what it could tell him but it always seemed that she needed something for him to do. And of course he was glad to help because she was so beautif—uh, he meant busy.
He picked up one of the sweater's that he owned off the couch and looked outside the window. He noticed her outside sweeping away, like she did everyday. He had once inquired as to why she swept so much but she simply shrugged and said because the leaves kept falling from tree. He knew she was lying because it was spring and the leaves didn't fall during spring.
But why would she lie? It seemed to him that she was just as mysterious as the whole shrine with its tree trying to talk to him. He needed to find out everything he could for Inuyasha.
He blushed when he realized he had been staring. Asaka had caught him and was waving, completely oblivious as to WHY he had been staring. With his red face, he waved back and chuckled nervously.
He needed to stop loosing himself in her beauty—uh, in the tree. Yeah…that works.
With a heavy sigh, he went back to look for more things to pick up.
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After Kagome had woken up, she had begun to treat Inuyasha better than before. Why? Well, maybe it was because she had realized he wasn't as bad as she tried to make him out to be. Truth be told, she wasn't about to trust him with everything, but at least she wasn't going to be mean and nasty anymore.
Right now Kagome was out looking for Sango and Miroku, trying to talk to them and get them to forgive her about the way she had acted the night before. She felt they needed an explanation.
She looked around and spotted her friend Jake, the American, keeping watch like always. She decided to ask him and see if he knew where they might be.
"Kon'nichiwa Jake-san," she greeted with a smile, feeling way better than she had ever felt in her life. She never would have thought anyone would have been able to break through her barriers. Not even Miroku and Sango had done it.
Jake looked a little shocked for a while, trying to think of the last time he had ever seen Kagome in such a good mood. He decided to smile back and then ask questions later, when he knew it wouldn't be such a bad idea. "Kon'nichiwa Kagome-chan."
"Have you seen Sango and Miroku around?"
Jake nodded before he used his head to point towards the two trailers they were staying in. "They're in there. But, uh, you may want to be careful. Sango seems to be upset at Miroku."
Kagome guessed right away at what it was. It was either that he had tried to get a feel, or he had flirted with a girl and now Sango was jealous. Either way she nodded and was on her way.
Who should appear then but the thorn in Kagome's side known as Suboshi. Kagome groaned inwardly and tried to hold back the urge to roll her eyes. Why can't I have someone else handle my stuff?
"Kagome-chan," Suboshi greeted. "I'm glad I ran into you. I've got great news. You're next concert is tonight." He made a fake swipe at his forehead as if he was tired, causing complete melodramatics. "Good thing you learned the dances and everything before now."
"Yeah, good thing," Kagome replied in slight sarcasm, just enough so that he wouldn't catch it. She again had to fight the urge to roll her eyes.
"Well then," Suboshi said, reaching out and patting her arms, "you'd better get ready soon. You need to look your best for the concert." He gave her one last smile before he walked away in a happy mood.
Once he was gone, Kagome was now able to roll her eyes at his retreating back. I swear! Sometimes that guy creeps me out! I wish I could fire him and get someone less annoying and more normal. With a heavy sigh, she continued onward towards Sango's trailer, deciding it was better to talk to her first. She would be like the water cooling down the roaring fire.
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BAKA!
She pounded into her pillow, picturing a certain pervert's face there. She just didn't get it! Why! Why had she gotten so jealous! It's not she actually cared for that baka hentai!
Ah, but you do.
No I don't! I hate him!
Why do you lie to yourself? Just admit it. YOU. LOVE. HIM.
"No I don't! No I don't!" she yelled, shaking her head as if it were a wet towel she was trying to dry by shaking the water out.
"Don't what?"
Sango gasped and froze in mid-shake. Caught. She slowly turned around her head and saw Kagome standing there with the most innocent curious look she had ever seen. That was something that shocked Sango even more. For the first time ever since it had happened, Kagome always seemed to carry an air of grief and sorrow. But this time Sango didn't feel anything.
Sango got up slowly from her seat and walked over to Kagome, all the while keeping her face one of puzzlement. "Kagome-chan?"
"Hmm?" Kagome smiled and cocked her head to one side.
Sango shook her head and decided to change her question. "What are you doing here? Don't you need to get ready for your concert tonight?"
Kagome shook her head, her face getting serious and yet not loosing it's innocence. "Don't worry about that. I came to talk to you about Miroku."
Great. She wants to talk about the one person or thing I don't want to talk about. She growled and turned around, hoping Kagome would get the hint. "Can we not talk about that stupid baka?"
"Sango," Kagome pressed, her voice serious and slightly hard. "It'll help if you talk about it. Tell me what happened last night."
Sango sighed and decided to sit down before telling her. She didn't want to be standing and telling her story. It would be too uncomfortable. Kagome went over and sat down beside her, waiting for Sango to begin.
Sango sighed heavily and began her story. "Well, after you left, there was this guy who came up to me and asked me to dance. I said yes to be polite and I looked back to see if Miroku was watching, as, uh, curiosity. But when I saw him, he had already asked a girl and was looking my way. He seemed a little mad but all I could think about was how mad I was that he was dancing with someone else."
Kagome was quiet and seemed to be thinking hard the whole time Sango was talking. Once she was sure Sango was done, she squealed suddenly, causing Sango to jump in surprise. "Na (Wha)…?"
"Sango-chan!" Kagome smiled. "That means he was jealous! A guy asked you but he asked a girl to get back at you and make you jealous. And it seemed to work too. He'll be very happy to learn that."
Sango's eyes grew wide at what Kagome was saying. "Are you trying to tell me that you're going to tell him?"
"And why wouldn't I?"
"No!" Sango reached out and grabbed Kagome's arm softly. "Please don't tell him! I don't want him to know!"
Kagome smiled reassuringly but she held her hand behind her, her fingers crossed. Okay. I won't tell him, but she didn't say anything about hinting about it!
Kukuku, I'm so evil…~**~
Kagome hadn't decided to do anything right away but she had the most evil plan in mind for them ^_~.
She headed off to her dressing room to get ready for the concert that was in about 2 hours, all the while thinking of the perfect song to sing for them. As she was walking, she noticed that Inuyasha was hanging around her trailer, leaning on it and obviously waiting for her. She decided to be nice because he had been so nice to her.
"Hi Inuyasha," she greeted when she reached him.
"Hey," Inuyasha greeted back before pulling out a piece of paper and handing it to her. "I wrote a song I was hoping you'd use for your concert tonight."
Kagome decided to at least read it before deciding that.
If there's a prize for rotten judgment
I guess I've already won that
No man is worth the aggravation
That's ancient history, been there done that
Singers:
Who you think you're kidding
He's the Earth and Heaven to ya
Try to keep it hidden
Honey, we can see right through ya
Girl you can't conceal it
We know how you feelin'
Who you thinkin' of
Kagome:
No chance
No way
I don't say it
Singers:
You swoon
You sigh
Why deny it uh-oh
Kagome:
It's too cliché
I won't say I'm in love
Kagome:
I thought my heart had learned its lesson
It feels so good when you start out
My head is screaming "get a grip girl
Unless you're dying to cry your heart out"
That did it! This was the perfect song to sing for them. It pretty much described Sango's feelings all too well. Kagome looked up at Inuyasha and smiled. "Arigatou Inuyasha. This might be just the thing."
To be continued in part 6…