Hey GothicAoi here! Sorry I haven't updated in a bit! I'll try to make
this chap. Good just for all of my fans -
Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha, only food in my fridge -
Last time: "This is what dreams are made of...." she mumbled as Shippo jumped on her shoulder and she drove home before going to bed contently dreaming of the tour and someone with fuzzy white ears and a grumpy personality...
Chapter 7 The Tour begins!:
(Normal POV)
Kagome woke up to a little Shippo jumping up and down on her stomach, she laughed and hauled him up before going to her closet and grabbing her some clothes, "Alright Shippo sit here and wait for me to get out ok?" she said he smiled and nodded rapidly, "Hai Okaa-san!" he said happily and she went and changed...
(Three hours later...) (Normal POV)
InuYasha, Kagome, and Shippo all sat on the bus playing go fish, Shippo looked around, "InuYasha...got any six's?" he asked almost shyly InuYasha growled and threw his cards down stomping over to a chair sulking, "C'mon InuYasha it's just a game..." said Kagome as she patted Shippo's head and sat her cards down on the table, she walked over to InuYasha and sat in a chair next to his, silence.... and...more silence...
"I can't stand it!" she yelled and went to the front where Miroku and Sango were, "Miroku how much longer until we get to Hiroshima?" she asked in a whiney voice making InuYasha laugh, she took her shoe off and threw it at him, he blinked and the shoe slid down making an imprint, "About an hour Kags...no worries I'm driving!!" she blinked and rolled her eyes walking to the back of the bus, pushing past InuYasha forcefully. "We're all going to die down here...."
(Ten minutes later...)
"MIROKU!!!! NO NOT THE- WATCH OUT FOR THE-! OH GOD MIROKU NOT THE OLD LADY!!!" yelled Sango from the front seat. Kagome sat clinging onto the railing of a foldout sofa in the back of the bus. InuYasha sat next to her sprawled out clinging to the cushions for dear life. "Can someone please help-! Oh no! I'm so sorry Miss!! No, no Miroku not the fire hydrant!!" "InuYasha!" she yelled over clanging and bus noises. He looked at her as his claws ripped the sofa slightly. "What?!" he yelled back. "Did you give Miroku sake again!?" he looked around and turned guilty eyes to her and smiled slightly. "You son of a bi- ahhh!" she yelled being thrown into InuYasha. They both went flying onto the floor of the bus as Miroku slammed the brakes, InuYasha ending up on top of her. "Welsh-if you twoose wanshted to be alone yoush ssshoold 'ave 'aid somthin'!" Sango pulled her boot off and hit Miroku on the head with it repeatedly. Kagome smiled at InuYasha sweetly, "You look so cute like that..." she said her hand inching toward a fallen lamp. He grinned arrogantly and got whooped by the lamp breaking it. "Sango?" "Hai, Kags?" "Why are men such idiots?" she shrugged and they both laughed. "On with the show as they say Kagome!" "Hai, San, on with the show!" "Wait- didn't Miroku say it would take an hour to get here?" "Well, Kags, he did speed..." "True....oh well let's go sing! C'mon guys your fine lets go!"
(Right before they go on stage, meeting with their manager)
"Alright guys! After this you'll make it big time! London, France, China- the whole world maybe!" "Whoa hold on a second there. Lets just get tonight in Hiroshima over with before we talk like that." Said Kagome as she walked out on the stage, her guitar in hand, InuYasha followed smirking at the manager with his guitar held up high, Sango smirked and walked out waving, Miroku eyesd her as he walked up with his bass guitar, and Shippo bounced ob stage, drum sticks flailing every which way happily. Kagome stepped up to the mic. smiling, "Let the show begin!" "Here's Dearest for all you love struck people out there!" yelled InuYasha as he began to play. "Hontou ni taisetsu na mono igai subete sutete Shimaetara ii no ni ne genjitsu wa tada zankokude Sonna toki itsu datte me o tojireba waratteru kimi ga iru Ah itsuka eien no nemuri ni tsuku hi made Douka sono egao ga taemanaku aru you ni Hito wa mina kanashii ka na? Wasure yuku iki mono dakedo Ai subeki mono no tame ai o kureru mono no tame dekiru koto Ah deatta ano koro wa subete ga bukiyoude Toomawari shita yo ne kizutsuke atta yo ne......
Ah itsuka eien no nemuri ni tsuku hi made Douka sono egao ga taemanaku aru you ni Ah deatta ano koro wa subete ga bukiyoude Toomawari shita kedo tadori tsuitanda ne Laha lalala..."
They all ended with couples kissing and grinning in the crowd. Kagome glanced at InuYasha smiling, he smiled back. Sango smiled at Miroku he grinned at her, and then all went black as the stage lights came loose and fell onto the stage, ear shattering screams were heard and various instruments dropping upon the stage. "SOMEONE CALL AN AMBULANCE NOW!!!! "InuYasha yelled as silhouettes of figures carrying bodies ran off stage, a little fox bounding behind them as they ran to the ambulance...
(The hospital.)
"Oh god, Kagome, Kagome...please wake up...please..." mumbled InuYasha at her beside, hovering over her limp form, tubes and IV's branched all from her arms and wrists. Sango was in similar shape. Miroku sat next to her caressing her hand lightly and muttering soothing words, more to himself than to the currently unconscious girl he had grown to love. InuYasha had almost screamed at everyone to stay away from Kagome when she was being wheeled, and lifted into the ambulance. The police had even threatened to lock him up if he didn't calm himself. The doctors had long since gone, leaving only the steady beat of heart machines linked to the two motionless girls. "Miroku?" "Hai, InuYasha?" "Do you think Kagome will be alright? I mean those stage lights—they weight well over three-hundred pounds." He said never taking his eyes from Kagome. Miroku kept his gaze on Sango as he answered. "I will not fill you with false hope InuYasha...all I can tell you...is pray to Buddha that these two make it, pray like hell InuYasha...pray like hell..." he muttered to himself. Shippo sat in a chair next to Kagome and InuYasha. He sat crying over his 'mothers' accident. "She's gotta be ok! I just know she will be! Sango too! A-aunt Sango'll make it! Okaa-san will too! Just watch!" he said wiping his eyes out.
(An hour later...)
Sango had been moved to another room for privacy, Miroku, being the knight in shining armor had gone with his princess to watch over her like a guardian angel. InuYasha sat next to Kagome's bed in the fluffy hospital seats that were provided. Shippo lay asleep in the now extra bed, facing the window to the rainy outside world of Hiroshima, Japan. "Kagome..." he said sighing and staring at the floor. Miroku had tried to get him to eat something but he refused anything thrown at him, even his precious Ramen. He picked up his notepad and began writing more lyrics to the mysterious song he had been working on since the contract. He hummed slightly and scribbled a bit when Kagome started to move slightly. "InuYasha?" "Kagome!" "Oww, please don't yell it hurts. W-where am I?" "Sorry. What's the last thing you remember Kags?" "Well...I remember singing dearest....our new song...and then it went black, I heard someone screams and things falling around me....but my whole world was blacked out, like I was just imagining that I was real, alive, tangible." She said blinking at him. "You did sing the new song. You turned and smiled at me and then the stage lights gave way and almost killed you and Sango." "What? Sango? Is she ok? What happened? Is anything broken? She'll be all right won't she? InuYasha please tell me she-" "Kagome calm down! Sango will be fine. Worry about yourself right now, How are you feeling?" "A little sore....well alright really sore...all over..." she said smiling slightly. InuYasha smiled and sat back closing his eyes from the long wait, and worry. "Maybe I should ask you if your all right InuYasha. You look very tired. Did you stay up and watch me this whole time?" He nodded slowly and yawned wide. He opened his eyes and smiled at Kagome lightly. "Share with me...." he muttered. "'Cause I need it right now..."she said smiling slightly. "Let me see your insides..."he sang slightly. "Write me off..."she sang with him. "'Cause I'd rather stop now if you wanna be loved..."he sang softly smiling. "You wanna be loved..." she muttered smiling. She yawned and lay down staring at InuYasha lightly. "Oyasumi nasai Inu-chan." "Good night Kagome-chan." He muttered and smiled at her before lying back in his chair and falling asleep. (With Sango and Miroku)
(Miroku's POV)
I sat at the edge of Sango-chan's bed wallowing in worry and regret. Those stage lights had been reported top notch along with everything on the stage. They shouldn't have fallen like that. And now Sango might lose her life over it. I sighed and rested my face in my palms. They had moved Sango to a separate room, due to possible internal bleeding. "Sango..." I muttered slightly and looked up, she had been staring at me the whole time. She smiled. "Nice to see someone." I smiled and inched closer to her. "How are you feeling?" She shifted slightly and winced. "Like something fell on me." She said. I had always admired her for how she made situations seem less dramatic. "Sango this is serious. You were almost killed today. I know your trying to make things better...but Sango you can't this time." "I know Miroku. But you shouldn't worry. One little stage light won't kill me. It takes much, much more." Just then Miroku touched her butt making her slap him. "You pervert!"
(InuYasha and Kagome) (Normal POV)
Morning came quickly, and light filtered through the thin hospital curtains. Kagome shifted slightly under the watchful eyes of InuYasha. He had awoken at about three hours before dawn and had kept a close watch over the one he was slowly falling for day by day. Kagome shifted once more and shivered, InuYasha took the blanket the nurse had given him, off himself and laid it gently over Kagome's shivering form. She shivered a bit more and then settled down, her lips in a lazy smile.
(Sesshomaru) (Sess's POV)
I sat up slowly and gazed at my bedroom clock. It was 6:30 and already was dawn upon Kyoto. I yawned widely and stretched a bit before getting up, and walking down stairs. I wasn't prepared for the sight that greeted me.
"HOLY-"
(Sango and Miroku) (Normal POV)
Sango had watched Miroku drift into a restful sleep through out the night. She hadn't been able to sleep, for fear that she wouldn't see him again. Yes, she had come to like the perverted monk, if not, love the man. She shook her head slightly. She was only 17 and thinking that she loved someone! How outrageous! Miroku shifted slightly his hand spilling over the chair and dangling slightly, she smiled. Maybe it wasn't so foolish. She had to admit, the perverted acts, the way he stared at other women, were a bit embarrassing and made her mad at times, but she couldn't deny—to herself—that she liked the monk if only a little, but she'd sure as hell not tell anyone else that.
(Sess) (Sess POV)
"HOLY HELL! RIN WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!" I said grabbing my robe from the wall to hide my dog pajamas. What? Never seen a grown man in pajama's before? She laughed heartily and stirred the contents of the pan she had on the stove. "Nice to see you again Sess-sama. Someone named Alara let me in." she said shrugging slightly. 'Oh great, mom knows....' I thought bitterly. Mom aka Alara had wanted me to marry centuries ago when I had met Liberia. But I had turned her down and moved on. In truth I didn't need a mate, really if I can take care of myself and not have to put up with whining all of the time from a woman, I say better to me. Rin bounced around the kitchen like it was her own, taking eggs from the fridge and mixing them happily in metal bowls. "Rin why exactly are you here?" "Well I figured, since you were so nice to me at the club, I'm going to repay you! Tomorrow night is supposed to be Aoi's concert in Kitakyushu, and I was wondering if you would want to go with me?" I blinked and stared at her for sometime. She actually wanted my company? "Alright, but stop making me food." I said crossing my arms and heading up the stairs. "Cute jammies Sess-kun!" "Oh be quiet! Mom got them!" "You wear them well!" "Rin shut up!" I yelled slamming the door and walking into my room. "Grouchy pants..." I heard Rin mutter. "I heard that!" "Good!" she said and then laughing could be heard. I shook my head, what had I gotten myself into?
(The Hospital, InuYasha and Kagome) (Normal POV)
Kagome woke up and stretched slightly, she felt the weight of a stare on her as she turned to meet amber eyes. She smiled and waved slightly. "Been watching me long?" He blinked and turned away blushing, "No. I saw something move and was curious." "Suuuuuure." "What I did!" "Keep telling yourself that InuYasha." He grumbled and looked out the window as the rain still poured in sheets through the dawn lights, muffling them into gray spectrums through the raindrops and clouds. "InuYasha?" "Hai..." "Why did you dedicate that song to me?" He turned to her with a slight smiled and shrugged. "Mostly to piss you off, other than that why else would I?" "You....JERK!" she said hurling her bed pan at him hitting him in the head. He fell over onto the floor rubbing his head slightly. "What was that for?!!?" "For being a jerk!" "Listen Kagome if you think that the song was some dedication to undying love your wrong! I did it to piss you off!" "Well it worked! I hope your happy! Bastard!" "Slut!" "Man-Whore!" "Bitch!" "Ass-wipe!" "Wench!" Kagome started to laugh slightly and covered her mouth with a hand. "What's so funny about us yelling in each others faces?" he asked with a curious expression. "Every time, InuYasha, that we're mad at each other we start calling each other names. It's always the same too." She said smiling and moving her hand. "For what it's worth....the song had more of a meaning than pissing you off..." "Why can't you tell me InuYasha?" He smiled at her and shook his head, "Maybe it's pride, maybe it's just not time to tell you. I don't know but eventually you'll know, one way or another Kagome." She blinked and opened her mouth to say something before InuYasha spoke again. "Get some rest. I'll see if you can leave today." He said and then left the room closing the door quietly behind him with a click. "Could he? Nah..." she shook her head and sighed laying back against the soft pillows and closed her eyes. Shippo, having heard the whole conversation, jumped onto the bed and lay down beside her. She smiled slightly and hugged him to her as she slept. "Okaa-san...don't worry...he feels something for you...I know he does..." he muttered and then fell asleep sucking his tiny thumb.
(Kitakyushu Concert) (Normal POV)
Kitakyushu was a pretty place, Kagome and Sango, after having been Ok'ed to leave the hospital, walked slowly to the concert hall they would be singing in. It was huge; the Kitakyushu stadium stood 160 feet high and seated well over 6,000 people in its mass. Kagome grinned happily at the site of the city. But the others weren't so happy their old instruments were beyond repair, so they had to buy new ones, Miroku mourned the loss of his VERY expensive high-class keyboard, InuYasha missed 'Flamer' his guitar, Sango was a bit sad about her bass but quickly got over it when she had bought a new one, Shippo, however, hadn't had a thing broken, but it changed when InuYasha snapped his drumsticks over his knee on the way to the concert hall. So, in turn, they had to stop and buy him new ones.
InuYasha walked slowly not paying much attention to the concert hall, but to his notebook and pencil. He constantly scratched out and wrote on the notebook, since Kagome had gotten free of the confines of sterilized rooms, and all white painted walls that smelled of alcohol and ammonia.
Kagome glanced behind her, she saw InuYasha lagging behind as the others walked on. "Sango will you hold Shippo for me?" "Umm sure Kags." "Go on without me." she said and slowed down to walk with InuYasha. Sango smiled in understanding and went ahead with Miroku, and Shippo into the hall where their manager awaited their arrival.
"InuYasha?" He glanced up from his notebook and closed it quickly clearing his throat, "Hai?" "What have you been writing in that thing this whole time? Ever since we got back on the road you've been writing. What's up?" she asked curiously blinking. "Nothing's up Kagome. I'm just writing a song." "Ooo, can I read it?" she asked trying to snatch the notebook from his claws. He jerked it away and held it above his head grinning. "Kagome's too short for Inu now isn't she? And no you can't read it." He said smiling smugly down at her. She pouted and jumped on him. She clung to him and reached for the notebook. He had finally stopped walking and tried to pry her off of him. "Kagome knock it off!" "Let me see the notebook InuYasha!" "No!" "Yes!" "No!" "InuYasha now!" she shouted right in his face. They were eye level, faces almost pressed so close together you couldn't see the light of day on the other side. They both blinked and closed the distance slowly, a spark of pink light went off as they came closer and it startled them both sending them to the ground, Kagome on top. InuYasha blinked slightly shaking his head, "What was that?" Kagome linked down at him with confusion filled eyes, "I haven't the slightest idea." People walking by shielded children's eyes and ran off quickly noticing the site before them, "Hey get a room!" one man yelled as he drove by. They both blushed and jumped off of each other quickly, dusting off. "Well lets go get this over with." Muttered InuYasha. Kagome only nodded not trusting her voice at the moment. InuYasha started slowly toward the stadium Kagome only a couple of steps behind.
(That Night...Sess and Rin) (Normal POV)
Sesshomaru sat in one of the high seats of the stadium. He was dressed casually in slightly baggy blue jeans with a skull on his left thigh, his shirt was a simple black background with a computer geek on the front typing, above the computer technician it said, "Smart but sexy." complete with his boa that he always had with him, on any other his outfit would have been ridiculous but Sesshomaru pulled it off very well. He had chosen balcony so he wouldn't have to put up with touching so many filthy humans in the mosh pit. Rin came in from the curtains behind him. She wore baggy black jeans with two chains crossing in the back, a shirt that said, 'Spunky' across the chest in bright purple, and lavender stone ear rings, which her hair left clearly in it's pony tail state. She smiled at Sesshomaru and sat down next to him over looking the huge hall. "I'm happy you came with me Sess." She said as people were still entering the hall. Sesshomaru rolled his eyes slightly and turned to Rin, "After your little display I should have not come at all." "Oh come on Sess! I was only kidding! Lighten up!" she said entwining her arm with his, leaning on him. His eyes widened and he sat very stiffly for a few moments before relaxing. He sighed and watched as stage hands set up the bands instruments and sound system.
(Backstage with the gang.) (Normal POV)
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU LOST AN AMP! IT'S HUGE HOW DO YOU LOSE AN AMP?!" InuYasha yelled almost echoing backstage, at a poor stagehand. "InuYasha calm down!" "Well it's not my fault dumb ass here lost your amp!" "He lost my amp? My amps on stage InuYasha..." he peered through the curtain and saw the steel blue amp sitting on stage with Kagome's new deep ocean blue guitar in it's stand next to it plugged in and ready to go. InuYasha leaned back and cleared his throat before waving the stagehand off. Kagome laughed slightly. "Chill out InuYasha. Don't be so protective of my stuff. Worry about finding your guitar." "You lost my guitar!?!" she shook her head sighing. "InuYasha, you broke your last one let it go. I got you a new one, go look at it, it's in the black case with your name on it over there leaning on the wall." She said crossing her arms. InuYasha blinked and walked over to it carefully. He picked it up and unzipped the case slowly, pulling out the guitar. He blinked and turned to her with wide eyes. "Y-you got me..." "Yes InuYasha, an electric blue telecaster, with your name on the bridge and the base in deep blood red. I thought you might like it." She said shrugging. He sat it down carefully and went to Kagome. "I'm not sure what to say Kagome." He said shaking his head slightly, smiling. She grinned and kissed his cheek lightly before backing up. "Thank me later, the show begins now..." she said. He nodded smiling. "InuYasha! Kagome! Lets go!" Sango yelled standing next to Miroku, and Shippo as a teenage boy with purple drumsticks. Kagome smiled and grabbed InuYasha's hand dragging him with her. He grabbed the guitar just in time as they flew onto stage and the lights blazed around them, enveloping them in a deep crimson glow. Kagome released InuYasha and they all took their places. Kagome took center stage beaming in the blood red of the dark night in Kitakyushu.
"How is everyone tonight?" she yelled. The crowd roared and screamed. Rin giggled a bit and Sesshomaru kept a stoic expression as he watched his brother wait eagerly to play and sing. "I cannot believe he got this far..." he muttered. "Alright! We're all happy to be with you tonight in Kitakyushu! Welcome old fans, and new! We are Aoi and it's time to play!" she yelled and flames burst from pipes on the stage making everyone yell with delight. Kagome smiled at InuYasha. "This first songs called 'Heaven's a lie' we are Aoi, enjoy the show!" she yelled as more flames burst up from the stage. Miroku started on her keyboard expertly as InuYasha begun in the background, Sango joined in at the same time as Shippo. And finally Kagome...
"Oh no, here it is again I need to know when will fall in to decay Something wrong with every plan of my life I didn't really notice that you've been here
Dolefully desired Destiny of a lie
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah
Oh no, here it is again I need to know why did I choose to betray you Somethin' wrong with all the plans of my life I didn't realize that you've been here
Dolefully desired Destiny of a lie
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah
Dolefully desired
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah...."
Kagome and InuYasha ended. The crowed went wild. Even Sesshomaru had a small glint in his eyes. Rin was completely glowing in the crimson lights, her skin contrasted with the pale moon light and the artificial lights from the stage. Sesshomaru looked at her, and for the first time he felt for a human. Rin turned to him smiling, he smiled back willingly and inched his face closer and closer...she did the same until... "Sesshomaru this one's for you!! "Yelled InuYasha grinning. Rin had visited them backstage before her trip to get to her date. InuYasha waved up at the balcony and they backed up quickly leaning over the side staring down at him. He sent his brother a death glare and Rin laughed. "We've gotten a special request tonight guys and girls! It's from my brother's very own date tonight! Do you believe it Sesshomaru got a date!" he yelled. Half of the crowd didn't know who Sesshomaru was but they eyed the couple in the balcony laughing slightly from InuYasha's statement. "Just kidding. Anyway, his Date by the name of Rin has requested the song, 'Whiskey in the Jar!' Hit it Shippo!" he yelled and they all began . Kagome laughed slightly but played flawlessly , they were about to make everyone laugh with this hilarious song. InuYasha laughed and then began with the band backing him up with laughter and music,
"As I was goin´ over the Cork and Kerry mountains I saw Captain Farrell, his money he was countin´ I first produced my pistol and then produced my rapier I said stand and deliver or the devil he may take ya
I took all of his money and it was a pretty penny I took all of his money and I brought it home to Molly She swore that she'd love me, no never would she leave me But the devil take that woman for you know she tricked me easy
Mush-a rain dum a do dum a da Whack for my daddy-o Whack for my daddy-o There's whiskey in the jar-o
Being drunk and weary, I went to Molly's chamber Takin' my Molly with me, but I never knew the danger For about six, maybe seven, yeah in walked Captain Farrell I jumped up fired off my pistols, and I shot him with both barrels
Mush-a ring dum a doo dum a da Whack for my daddy-o Whack for my daddy-o There's whiskey in the jar-o
Yeah, Whisky, oh Yeah oh-ho, yeah, oh
Now some men like the fishin´and some man like the fouling´ And some man like ta hear, ta hear cannon ball roarin´ Me I like sleepin´specially in my Molly's chamber But here I am in prison, here I am with a ball and chain yeah
Mush-a ring dum a doo dum a da Whack for my daddy-o Whack for my daddy-o There's whiskey in the jar-o Yeah
Whiskey in the jar-o Mush-a ring dum a doo dum a da Mush-a ring dum a doo dum a da Mush-a ring dum a doo dum a da Mush-a ring dum a doo dum a da..." he ended laughing his head off. Sesshomaru rolled his eyes and glanced at a laughing Rin.
"Just wait Rin. I'll get you back for that." He said and rolled his eyes. Kagome smiled and took center stage, InuYasha took her place as second guitarist once again. "Hey guys! This song was requested by, wait a second...Koga are you out there?" she yelled Koga waved at her from the crowd, she sighed and put her hand to her forehead. InuYasha growled, she sighed again and read the request. "This song was requested by my friend Koga, dedicated to myself. I guess I'll play it. Here it is guys, 'Take my breath away!'" she yelled as they all began. InuYasha growled but played all the same, thinking of Kagome.
"Watchin' every motion In this foolish lovers game On this endless ocean Finally lovers know no shame Turnin' and returnin' To some secret place inside Watchin' in slow motion As you turn around and say My love
Take my breath away Take my breath away
Watchin' I keep waiting Still anticipatin' love Never hesitatin' To become the fated ones Turnin' and returnin' To some secret place inside Watchin' in slow motion As you turn around and say My love
Take my breath away Take my breath away
Through the hourglass I saw you In time you slipped away When the mirror crashed I called you And turned to hear you say If only for today I am unafraid
Take my breath away You take my breath away You take my breath You take my breath You take my breath Away You take my breath away..." she ended softly with Sango. She bowed slightly smiling. Koga beamed and sank back into the crowd once more invisible among the masses. "Ok guys now for a new song!" Kagome yelled. The crowd cheered loudly and threw roses on the stage, Kagome blushed and cleared her throat. "As I said, Time for a new song. This one is called, 'Don't tell me!' written by our very own Sango!" Sango blushed and Miroku arched a brow as they began to play the music on their stands. Kagome pulled Sango next to her suddenly and smiled as she and Sango began to sing.
"You held my hand and walked me home, I know When you gave me that kiss, It was something like this, It made me go oh, oh.
You wiped my tears, Got rid of all my fears, Why did you have to go? Guess it wasn't enough, To take up some of my love. Guys are so hard to trust.
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that? Girl the one who, who gives it all away.
Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you? (This time) Did you think that it was something I was gonna do? (And cry) Don't try to tell me what to do Don't try to tell me what to say You're better off that way
Don't think that your charm And the fact that your arm is now around my neck Will get you in my pants, I'll have to kick your ass And make you never forget.
I'm gonna ask to you stop, I thought I liked you a lot, But im really upset (really upset) So Get outta my head, Get off of my bed, Yeah that's what I said.
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that? Girl the one who, who throws it all away.
Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you? (This time) Did you think that it was something I was gonna do? (And cry) Don't try to tell me what to do Don't try to tell me what to say You're better off that way
This guilt trip that you put me on Won't mess me up, I've done no wrong Any thoughts of you and me have gone away
Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you? (This time) Did you think that it was something I was gonna do? (And cry) Don't try to tell me what to do Don't try to tell me what to say You're better off that way
I'm better off alone, anyway.." they ended and did a high five. Miroku glanced at InuYasha who shrugged, Miroku shrugged back and came center stage replacing Sango and Kagome. "Hi! I'm Miroku Decura! I've got black hair, love the ladies, and I'm singl- "Sango hit him in the head with a mic and sent him a warning glare. "Ok I'm not single. Anyway here's one of my personal favorite songs, 'How you remind me!'" Sango rolled her eyes and began to play with everyone else as Miroku began to sing.
"Never made it as a wise man I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealin' Tired of living' like a blind man I'm sick of sight without a sense of feelin'
And this is how you remind me This is how you remind me of what I really am This is how you remind me of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry I was waiting on a different story This time I'm mistaken For handing you a heart worth breakin' And I've been wrong, I've been down Been to the bottom of every bottle These five words in my head Scream, Are we having fun yet? yet, yet, yet, no no Yet, yet, yet, no no
It's not like you didn't know that I said I love you and I swear I still do And it must have been so bad Cause living with me must have damn near killed you And this is how you remind me of what I really am This is how you remind me of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry I was waiting on a different story This time I'm mistaken For handing you a heart worth breaking And I've been wrong, I've been down been to the bottom of every bottle These five words in my head Scream,Are we having fun yet?
Yet, yet, yet, no no Yet, yet, yet, no no Yet, yet, yet, no no Yet, yet, yet, no no
Never made it as a wise man I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealin' And this is how you remind me This is how you remind me
This is how you remind me of what I really am This is how you remind me of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry I was waiting on a different story This time I'm mistaken For handing you a heart worth breakin' And I've been wrong, I've been down been to the bottom of every bottle These five words in my head Scream,Are we having fun yet? Yet, yet, are we having fun yet? Yet, yet, are we having fun yet? Yet, yet, are we having fun yet? Yet, yet..." He ended and bowed before letting InuYasha take over.
"This will be our last song for the night this song is called, 'Serenity.'" He said and began to play along with everyone else. They all played perfectly as InuYasha took the microphone and began,
"As I sit here and slowly close my eyes I take another deep breath And feel the wind pass through my body I'm the one in your soul Reflecting inner light Protect the ones who hold you Cradling your inner child
I need serenity In a place where I can hide I need serenity Nothing changes, days go by
Where do we go when we just don't know And how do we relight the flame when it's cold Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing And when will we learn to control
Tragic visions slowly stole my life Tore away everything Cheating me out of my time I'm the one who loves you No matter wrong or right And every day I hold you I hold you with my inner child
I need serenity In a place where I can hide I need serenity Nothing changes, days go by
Where do we go when we just don't know And how do we relight the flame when it's cold Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing And when will we learn to control
Where do we go when we just don't know And how do we relight the flame when it's cold Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing And when will we learn to control
I need serenity I need serenity I need serenity I need serenity..." They all ended. The crowd cheered as the curtains were drawn, the stage coated in darkness.
"Sess your brother plays and sings so well! I'm very glad you came with me tonight." She said giving him a small peck on the lips. She blushed and got up dragging him with her. "Lets go home Sess." She said smiling grabbing his hand and leading him to his car. He got in started it and they went down the road. He arrived at Rin's house at 12:30 a.m. "I'm happy I went with you Rin." She grinned, "Me too Sess, me too." She said and got out of the car. She waved until he was out of sight and then went into her house locking the door behind herself.
(On the bus) (Normal POV)
Sango was asleep in the passenger side of the tour bus, Miroku was driving, this time sober, listening to his cd player, Shippo was curled in a home made nest of pillows and blankets on a cot, InuYasha and Kagome sat in the very back of the bus just staring at each other.
"Admit it." "No." "C'mon InuYasha admit it!" "No! I won't admit something that's not true!" "You're a bad liar InuYasha. Why won't you just admit your thankful for the present." "Kagome listen, when I thank you it'll e something more than words alright? It'll be special like the guitar you gave me today, maybe even more important. Now go to sleep. We've got to go to school in the morning." He said and leaned on the wall closing his eyes. Kagome scooted next to him and draped his arm around her shoulders lightly. He opened his eyes staring into hers. She smiled and huddled up to him sighing.
"I'm the one in your soul.." she muttered. He smiled, "Reflecting inner light.." "Protect the one's who hold you..." "Cradling your inner child..." he ended. She scooted as close as possible and sighed into the bend of his neck. "Will yo-" "Go to sleep Kagome...I won't leave you..." he said, she nodded slowly and drifted off into slumber. InuYasha smiled and sighed, "...ever..." he muttered and drifted to sleep hugging her tighter to himself, but comfortably.
-end-
Next chapter!: Feelings coming into the open! What's going on?!!?
Sorry for the wait! I've been sooooo busy writing my book about vampires, playing my guitar, and dealing with un-ruley youkai in modern day that I haven't had much time to write on this fic! I know I must have disappointed all of you guys with my lateness, but I plan to make up for it! I love all of you guys and I hope you enjoyed this chap! Next chap. Will be up a.s.a.p.! Ja ne! By the way sorry if this chapter is a bit mushy...ok a LOT of mush. But I had to! Lol. Please read and review I love reading them. - Gothic-Aoi
Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha, only food in my fridge -
Last time: "This is what dreams are made of...." she mumbled as Shippo jumped on her shoulder and she drove home before going to bed contently dreaming of the tour and someone with fuzzy white ears and a grumpy personality...
Chapter 7 The Tour begins!:
(Normal POV)
Kagome woke up to a little Shippo jumping up and down on her stomach, she laughed and hauled him up before going to her closet and grabbing her some clothes, "Alright Shippo sit here and wait for me to get out ok?" she said he smiled and nodded rapidly, "Hai Okaa-san!" he said happily and she went and changed...
(Three hours later...) (Normal POV)
InuYasha, Kagome, and Shippo all sat on the bus playing go fish, Shippo looked around, "InuYasha...got any six's?" he asked almost shyly InuYasha growled and threw his cards down stomping over to a chair sulking, "C'mon InuYasha it's just a game..." said Kagome as she patted Shippo's head and sat her cards down on the table, she walked over to InuYasha and sat in a chair next to his, silence.... and...more silence...
"I can't stand it!" she yelled and went to the front where Miroku and Sango were, "Miroku how much longer until we get to Hiroshima?" she asked in a whiney voice making InuYasha laugh, she took her shoe off and threw it at him, he blinked and the shoe slid down making an imprint, "About an hour Kags...no worries I'm driving!!" she blinked and rolled her eyes walking to the back of the bus, pushing past InuYasha forcefully. "We're all going to die down here...."
(Ten minutes later...)
"MIROKU!!!! NO NOT THE- WATCH OUT FOR THE-! OH GOD MIROKU NOT THE OLD LADY!!!" yelled Sango from the front seat. Kagome sat clinging onto the railing of a foldout sofa in the back of the bus. InuYasha sat next to her sprawled out clinging to the cushions for dear life. "Can someone please help-! Oh no! I'm so sorry Miss!! No, no Miroku not the fire hydrant!!" "InuYasha!" she yelled over clanging and bus noises. He looked at her as his claws ripped the sofa slightly. "What?!" he yelled back. "Did you give Miroku sake again!?" he looked around and turned guilty eyes to her and smiled slightly. "You son of a bi- ahhh!" she yelled being thrown into InuYasha. They both went flying onto the floor of the bus as Miroku slammed the brakes, InuYasha ending up on top of her. "Welsh-if you twoose wanshted to be alone yoush ssshoold 'ave 'aid somthin'!" Sango pulled her boot off and hit Miroku on the head with it repeatedly. Kagome smiled at InuYasha sweetly, "You look so cute like that..." she said her hand inching toward a fallen lamp. He grinned arrogantly and got whooped by the lamp breaking it. "Sango?" "Hai, Kags?" "Why are men such idiots?" she shrugged and they both laughed. "On with the show as they say Kagome!" "Hai, San, on with the show!" "Wait- didn't Miroku say it would take an hour to get here?" "Well, Kags, he did speed..." "True....oh well let's go sing! C'mon guys your fine lets go!"
(Right before they go on stage, meeting with their manager)
"Alright guys! After this you'll make it big time! London, France, China- the whole world maybe!" "Whoa hold on a second there. Lets just get tonight in Hiroshima over with before we talk like that." Said Kagome as she walked out on the stage, her guitar in hand, InuYasha followed smirking at the manager with his guitar held up high, Sango smirked and walked out waving, Miroku eyesd her as he walked up with his bass guitar, and Shippo bounced ob stage, drum sticks flailing every which way happily. Kagome stepped up to the mic. smiling, "Let the show begin!" "Here's Dearest for all you love struck people out there!" yelled InuYasha as he began to play. "Hontou ni taisetsu na mono igai subete sutete Shimaetara ii no ni ne genjitsu wa tada zankokude Sonna toki itsu datte me o tojireba waratteru kimi ga iru Ah itsuka eien no nemuri ni tsuku hi made Douka sono egao ga taemanaku aru you ni Hito wa mina kanashii ka na? Wasure yuku iki mono dakedo Ai subeki mono no tame ai o kureru mono no tame dekiru koto Ah deatta ano koro wa subete ga bukiyoude Toomawari shita yo ne kizutsuke atta yo ne......
Ah itsuka eien no nemuri ni tsuku hi made Douka sono egao ga taemanaku aru you ni Ah deatta ano koro wa subete ga bukiyoude Toomawari shita kedo tadori tsuitanda ne Laha lalala..."
They all ended with couples kissing and grinning in the crowd. Kagome glanced at InuYasha smiling, he smiled back. Sango smiled at Miroku he grinned at her, and then all went black as the stage lights came loose and fell onto the stage, ear shattering screams were heard and various instruments dropping upon the stage. "SOMEONE CALL AN AMBULANCE NOW!!!! "InuYasha yelled as silhouettes of figures carrying bodies ran off stage, a little fox bounding behind them as they ran to the ambulance...
(The hospital.)
"Oh god, Kagome, Kagome...please wake up...please..." mumbled InuYasha at her beside, hovering over her limp form, tubes and IV's branched all from her arms and wrists. Sango was in similar shape. Miroku sat next to her caressing her hand lightly and muttering soothing words, more to himself than to the currently unconscious girl he had grown to love. InuYasha had almost screamed at everyone to stay away from Kagome when she was being wheeled, and lifted into the ambulance. The police had even threatened to lock him up if he didn't calm himself. The doctors had long since gone, leaving only the steady beat of heart machines linked to the two motionless girls. "Miroku?" "Hai, InuYasha?" "Do you think Kagome will be alright? I mean those stage lights—they weight well over three-hundred pounds." He said never taking his eyes from Kagome. Miroku kept his gaze on Sango as he answered. "I will not fill you with false hope InuYasha...all I can tell you...is pray to Buddha that these two make it, pray like hell InuYasha...pray like hell..." he muttered to himself. Shippo sat in a chair next to Kagome and InuYasha. He sat crying over his 'mothers' accident. "She's gotta be ok! I just know she will be! Sango too! A-aunt Sango'll make it! Okaa-san will too! Just watch!" he said wiping his eyes out.
(An hour later...)
Sango had been moved to another room for privacy, Miroku, being the knight in shining armor had gone with his princess to watch over her like a guardian angel. InuYasha sat next to Kagome's bed in the fluffy hospital seats that were provided. Shippo lay asleep in the now extra bed, facing the window to the rainy outside world of Hiroshima, Japan. "Kagome..." he said sighing and staring at the floor. Miroku had tried to get him to eat something but he refused anything thrown at him, even his precious Ramen. He picked up his notepad and began writing more lyrics to the mysterious song he had been working on since the contract. He hummed slightly and scribbled a bit when Kagome started to move slightly. "InuYasha?" "Kagome!" "Oww, please don't yell it hurts. W-where am I?" "Sorry. What's the last thing you remember Kags?" "Well...I remember singing dearest....our new song...and then it went black, I heard someone screams and things falling around me....but my whole world was blacked out, like I was just imagining that I was real, alive, tangible." She said blinking at him. "You did sing the new song. You turned and smiled at me and then the stage lights gave way and almost killed you and Sango." "What? Sango? Is she ok? What happened? Is anything broken? She'll be all right won't she? InuYasha please tell me she-" "Kagome calm down! Sango will be fine. Worry about yourself right now, How are you feeling?" "A little sore....well alright really sore...all over..." she said smiling slightly. InuYasha smiled and sat back closing his eyes from the long wait, and worry. "Maybe I should ask you if your all right InuYasha. You look very tired. Did you stay up and watch me this whole time?" He nodded slowly and yawned wide. He opened his eyes and smiled at Kagome lightly. "Share with me...." he muttered. "'Cause I need it right now..."she said smiling slightly. "Let me see your insides..."he sang slightly. "Write me off..."she sang with him. "'Cause I'd rather stop now if you wanna be loved..."he sang softly smiling. "You wanna be loved..." she muttered smiling. She yawned and lay down staring at InuYasha lightly. "Oyasumi nasai Inu-chan." "Good night Kagome-chan." He muttered and smiled at her before lying back in his chair and falling asleep. (With Sango and Miroku)
(Miroku's POV)
I sat at the edge of Sango-chan's bed wallowing in worry and regret. Those stage lights had been reported top notch along with everything on the stage. They shouldn't have fallen like that. And now Sango might lose her life over it. I sighed and rested my face in my palms. They had moved Sango to a separate room, due to possible internal bleeding. "Sango..." I muttered slightly and looked up, she had been staring at me the whole time. She smiled. "Nice to see someone." I smiled and inched closer to her. "How are you feeling?" She shifted slightly and winced. "Like something fell on me." She said. I had always admired her for how she made situations seem less dramatic. "Sango this is serious. You were almost killed today. I know your trying to make things better...but Sango you can't this time." "I know Miroku. But you shouldn't worry. One little stage light won't kill me. It takes much, much more." Just then Miroku touched her butt making her slap him. "You pervert!"
(InuYasha and Kagome) (Normal POV)
Morning came quickly, and light filtered through the thin hospital curtains. Kagome shifted slightly under the watchful eyes of InuYasha. He had awoken at about three hours before dawn and had kept a close watch over the one he was slowly falling for day by day. Kagome shifted once more and shivered, InuYasha took the blanket the nurse had given him, off himself and laid it gently over Kagome's shivering form. She shivered a bit more and then settled down, her lips in a lazy smile.
(Sesshomaru) (Sess's POV)
I sat up slowly and gazed at my bedroom clock. It was 6:30 and already was dawn upon Kyoto. I yawned widely and stretched a bit before getting up, and walking down stairs. I wasn't prepared for the sight that greeted me.
"HOLY-"
(Sango and Miroku) (Normal POV)
Sango had watched Miroku drift into a restful sleep through out the night. She hadn't been able to sleep, for fear that she wouldn't see him again. Yes, she had come to like the perverted monk, if not, love the man. She shook her head slightly. She was only 17 and thinking that she loved someone! How outrageous! Miroku shifted slightly his hand spilling over the chair and dangling slightly, she smiled. Maybe it wasn't so foolish. She had to admit, the perverted acts, the way he stared at other women, were a bit embarrassing and made her mad at times, but she couldn't deny—to herself—that she liked the monk if only a little, but she'd sure as hell not tell anyone else that.
(Sess) (Sess POV)
"HOLY HELL! RIN WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!" I said grabbing my robe from the wall to hide my dog pajamas. What? Never seen a grown man in pajama's before? She laughed heartily and stirred the contents of the pan she had on the stove. "Nice to see you again Sess-sama. Someone named Alara let me in." she said shrugging slightly. 'Oh great, mom knows....' I thought bitterly. Mom aka Alara had wanted me to marry centuries ago when I had met Liberia. But I had turned her down and moved on. In truth I didn't need a mate, really if I can take care of myself and not have to put up with whining all of the time from a woman, I say better to me. Rin bounced around the kitchen like it was her own, taking eggs from the fridge and mixing them happily in metal bowls. "Rin why exactly are you here?" "Well I figured, since you were so nice to me at the club, I'm going to repay you! Tomorrow night is supposed to be Aoi's concert in Kitakyushu, and I was wondering if you would want to go with me?" I blinked and stared at her for sometime. She actually wanted my company? "Alright, but stop making me food." I said crossing my arms and heading up the stairs. "Cute jammies Sess-kun!" "Oh be quiet! Mom got them!" "You wear them well!" "Rin shut up!" I yelled slamming the door and walking into my room. "Grouchy pants..." I heard Rin mutter. "I heard that!" "Good!" she said and then laughing could be heard. I shook my head, what had I gotten myself into?
(The Hospital, InuYasha and Kagome) (Normal POV)
Kagome woke up and stretched slightly, she felt the weight of a stare on her as she turned to meet amber eyes. She smiled and waved slightly. "Been watching me long?" He blinked and turned away blushing, "No. I saw something move and was curious." "Suuuuuure." "What I did!" "Keep telling yourself that InuYasha." He grumbled and looked out the window as the rain still poured in sheets through the dawn lights, muffling them into gray spectrums through the raindrops and clouds. "InuYasha?" "Hai..." "Why did you dedicate that song to me?" He turned to her with a slight smiled and shrugged. "Mostly to piss you off, other than that why else would I?" "You....JERK!" she said hurling her bed pan at him hitting him in the head. He fell over onto the floor rubbing his head slightly. "What was that for?!!?" "For being a jerk!" "Listen Kagome if you think that the song was some dedication to undying love your wrong! I did it to piss you off!" "Well it worked! I hope your happy! Bastard!" "Slut!" "Man-Whore!" "Bitch!" "Ass-wipe!" "Wench!" Kagome started to laugh slightly and covered her mouth with a hand. "What's so funny about us yelling in each others faces?" he asked with a curious expression. "Every time, InuYasha, that we're mad at each other we start calling each other names. It's always the same too." She said smiling and moving her hand. "For what it's worth....the song had more of a meaning than pissing you off..." "Why can't you tell me InuYasha?" He smiled at her and shook his head, "Maybe it's pride, maybe it's just not time to tell you. I don't know but eventually you'll know, one way or another Kagome." She blinked and opened her mouth to say something before InuYasha spoke again. "Get some rest. I'll see if you can leave today." He said and then left the room closing the door quietly behind him with a click. "Could he? Nah..." she shook her head and sighed laying back against the soft pillows and closed her eyes. Shippo, having heard the whole conversation, jumped onto the bed and lay down beside her. She smiled slightly and hugged him to her as she slept. "Okaa-san...don't worry...he feels something for you...I know he does..." he muttered and then fell asleep sucking his tiny thumb.
(Kitakyushu Concert) (Normal POV)
Kitakyushu was a pretty place, Kagome and Sango, after having been Ok'ed to leave the hospital, walked slowly to the concert hall they would be singing in. It was huge; the Kitakyushu stadium stood 160 feet high and seated well over 6,000 people in its mass. Kagome grinned happily at the site of the city. But the others weren't so happy their old instruments were beyond repair, so they had to buy new ones, Miroku mourned the loss of his VERY expensive high-class keyboard, InuYasha missed 'Flamer' his guitar, Sango was a bit sad about her bass but quickly got over it when she had bought a new one, Shippo, however, hadn't had a thing broken, but it changed when InuYasha snapped his drumsticks over his knee on the way to the concert hall. So, in turn, they had to stop and buy him new ones.
InuYasha walked slowly not paying much attention to the concert hall, but to his notebook and pencil. He constantly scratched out and wrote on the notebook, since Kagome had gotten free of the confines of sterilized rooms, and all white painted walls that smelled of alcohol and ammonia.
Kagome glanced behind her, she saw InuYasha lagging behind as the others walked on. "Sango will you hold Shippo for me?" "Umm sure Kags." "Go on without me." she said and slowed down to walk with InuYasha. Sango smiled in understanding and went ahead with Miroku, and Shippo into the hall where their manager awaited their arrival.
"InuYasha?" He glanced up from his notebook and closed it quickly clearing his throat, "Hai?" "What have you been writing in that thing this whole time? Ever since we got back on the road you've been writing. What's up?" she asked curiously blinking. "Nothing's up Kagome. I'm just writing a song." "Ooo, can I read it?" she asked trying to snatch the notebook from his claws. He jerked it away and held it above his head grinning. "Kagome's too short for Inu now isn't she? And no you can't read it." He said smiling smugly down at her. She pouted and jumped on him. She clung to him and reached for the notebook. He had finally stopped walking and tried to pry her off of him. "Kagome knock it off!" "Let me see the notebook InuYasha!" "No!" "Yes!" "No!" "InuYasha now!" she shouted right in his face. They were eye level, faces almost pressed so close together you couldn't see the light of day on the other side. They both blinked and closed the distance slowly, a spark of pink light went off as they came closer and it startled them both sending them to the ground, Kagome on top. InuYasha blinked slightly shaking his head, "What was that?" Kagome linked down at him with confusion filled eyes, "I haven't the slightest idea." People walking by shielded children's eyes and ran off quickly noticing the site before them, "Hey get a room!" one man yelled as he drove by. They both blushed and jumped off of each other quickly, dusting off. "Well lets go get this over with." Muttered InuYasha. Kagome only nodded not trusting her voice at the moment. InuYasha started slowly toward the stadium Kagome only a couple of steps behind.
(That Night...Sess and Rin) (Normal POV)
Sesshomaru sat in one of the high seats of the stadium. He was dressed casually in slightly baggy blue jeans with a skull on his left thigh, his shirt was a simple black background with a computer geek on the front typing, above the computer technician it said, "Smart but sexy." complete with his boa that he always had with him, on any other his outfit would have been ridiculous but Sesshomaru pulled it off very well. He had chosen balcony so he wouldn't have to put up with touching so many filthy humans in the mosh pit. Rin came in from the curtains behind him. She wore baggy black jeans with two chains crossing in the back, a shirt that said, 'Spunky' across the chest in bright purple, and lavender stone ear rings, which her hair left clearly in it's pony tail state. She smiled at Sesshomaru and sat down next to him over looking the huge hall. "I'm happy you came with me Sess." She said as people were still entering the hall. Sesshomaru rolled his eyes slightly and turned to Rin, "After your little display I should have not come at all." "Oh come on Sess! I was only kidding! Lighten up!" she said entwining her arm with his, leaning on him. His eyes widened and he sat very stiffly for a few moments before relaxing. He sighed and watched as stage hands set up the bands instruments and sound system.
(Backstage with the gang.) (Normal POV)
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU LOST AN AMP! IT'S HUGE HOW DO YOU LOSE AN AMP?!" InuYasha yelled almost echoing backstage, at a poor stagehand. "InuYasha calm down!" "Well it's not my fault dumb ass here lost your amp!" "He lost my amp? My amps on stage InuYasha..." he peered through the curtain and saw the steel blue amp sitting on stage with Kagome's new deep ocean blue guitar in it's stand next to it plugged in and ready to go. InuYasha leaned back and cleared his throat before waving the stagehand off. Kagome laughed slightly. "Chill out InuYasha. Don't be so protective of my stuff. Worry about finding your guitar." "You lost my guitar!?!" she shook her head sighing. "InuYasha, you broke your last one let it go. I got you a new one, go look at it, it's in the black case with your name on it over there leaning on the wall." She said crossing her arms. InuYasha blinked and walked over to it carefully. He picked it up and unzipped the case slowly, pulling out the guitar. He blinked and turned to her with wide eyes. "Y-you got me..." "Yes InuYasha, an electric blue telecaster, with your name on the bridge and the base in deep blood red. I thought you might like it." She said shrugging. He sat it down carefully and went to Kagome. "I'm not sure what to say Kagome." He said shaking his head slightly, smiling. She grinned and kissed his cheek lightly before backing up. "Thank me later, the show begins now..." she said. He nodded smiling. "InuYasha! Kagome! Lets go!" Sango yelled standing next to Miroku, and Shippo as a teenage boy with purple drumsticks. Kagome smiled and grabbed InuYasha's hand dragging him with her. He grabbed the guitar just in time as they flew onto stage and the lights blazed around them, enveloping them in a deep crimson glow. Kagome released InuYasha and they all took their places. Kagome took center stage beaming in the blood red of the dark night in Kitakyushu.
"How is everyone tonight?" she yelled. The crowd roared and screamed. Rin giggled a bit and Sesshomaru kept a stoic expression as he watched his brother wait eagerly to play and sing. "I cannot believe he got this far..." he muttered. "Alright! We're all happy to be with you tonight in Kitakyushu! Welcome old fans, and new! We are Aoi and it's time to play!" she yelled and flames burst from pipes on the stage making everyone yell with delight. Kagome smiled at InuYasha. "This first songs called 'Heaven's a lie' we are Aoi, enjoy the show!" she yelled as more flames burst up from the stage. Miroku started on her keyboard expertly as InuYasha begun in the background, Sango joined in at the same time as Shippo. And finally Kagome...
"Oh no, here it is again I need to know when will fall in to decay Something wrong with every plan of my life I didn't really notice that you've been here
Dolefully desired Destiny of a lie
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah
Oh no, here it is again I need to know why did I choose to betray you Somethin' wrong with all the plans of my life I didn't realize that you've been here
Dolefully desired Destiny of a lie
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah
Dolefully desired
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah
Set me free Your heaven's a lie Set me free with your love Set me free, yeah...."
Kagome and InuYasha ended. The crowed went wild. Even Sesshomaru had a small glint in his eyes. Rin was completely glowing in the crimson lights, her skin contrasted with the pale moon light and the artificial lights from the stage. Sesshomaru looked at her, and for the first time he felt for a human. Rin turned to him smiling, he smiled back willingly and inched his face closer and closer...she did the same until... "Sesshomaru this one's for you!! "Yelled InuYasha grinning. Rin had visited them backstage before her trip to get to her date. InuYasha waved up at the balcony and they backed up quickly leaning over the side staring down at him. He sent his brother a death glare and Rin laughed. "We've gotten a special request tonight guys and girls! It's from my brother's very own date tonight! Do you believe it Sesshomaru got a date!" he yelled. Half of the crowd didn't know who Sesshomaru was but they eyed the couple in the balcony laughing slightly from InuYasha's statement. "Just kidding. Anyway, his Date by the name of Rin has requested the song, 'Whiskey in the Jar!' Hit it Shippo!" he yelled and they all began . Kagome laughed slightly but played flawlessly , they were about to make everyone laugh with this hilarious song. InuYasha laughed and then began with the band backing him up with laughter and music,
"As I was goin´ over the Cork and Kerry mountains I saw Captain Farrell, his money he was countin´ I first produced my pistol and then produced my rapier I said stand and deliver or the devil he may take ya
I took all of his money and it was a pretty penny I took all of his money and I brought it home to Molly She swore that she'd love me, no never would she leave me But the devil take that woman for you know she tricked me easy
Mush-a rain dum a do dum a da Whack for my daddy-o Whack for my daddy-o There's whiskey in the jar-o
Being drunk and weary, I went to Molly's chamber Takin' my Molly with me, but I never knew the danger For about six, maybe seven, yeah in walked Captain Farrell I jumped up fired off my pistols, and I shot him with both barrels
Mush-a ring dum a doo dum a da Whack for my daddy-o Whack for my daddy-o There's whiskey in the jar-o
Yeah, Whisky, oh Yeah oh-ho, yeah, oh
Now some men like the fishin´and some man like the fouling´ And some man like ta hear, ta hear cannon ball roarin´ Me I like sleepin´specially in my Molly's chamber But here I am in prison, here I am with a ball and chain yeah
Mush-a ring dum a doo dum a da Whack for my daddy-o Whack for my daddy-o There's whiskey in the jar-o Yeah
Whiskey in the jar-o Mush-a ring dum a doo dum a da Mush-a ring dum a doo dum a da Mush-a ring dum a doo dum a da Mush-a ring dum a doo dum a da..." he ended laughing his head off. Sesshomaru rolled his eyes and glanced at a laughing Rin.
"Just wait Rin. I'll get you back for that." He said and rolled his eyes. Kagome smiled and took center stage, InuYasha took her place as second guitarist once again. "Hey guys! This song was requested by, wait a second...Koga are you out there?" she yelled Koga waved at her from the crowd, she sighed and put her hand to her forehead. InuYasha growled, she sighed again and read the request. "This song was requested by my friend Koga, dedicated to myself. I guess I'll play it. Here it is guys, 'Take my breath away!'" she yelled as they all began. InuYasha growled but played all the same, thinking of Kagome.
"Watchin' every motion In this foolish lovers game On this endless ocean Finally lovers know no shame Turnin' and returnin' To some secret place inside Watchin' in slow motion As you turn around and say My love
Take my breath away Take my breath away
Watchin' I keep waiting Still anticipatin' love Never hesitatin' To become the fated ones Turnin' and returnin' To some secret place inside Watchin' in slow motion As you turn around and say My love
Take my breath away Take my breath away
Through the hourglass I saw you In time you slipped away When the mirror crashed I called you And turned to hear you say If only for today I am unafraid
Take my breath away You take my breath away You take my breath You take my breath You take my breath Away You take my breath away..." she ended softly with Sango. She bowed slightly smiling. Koga beamed and sank back into the crowd once more invisible among the masses. "Ok guys now for a new song!" Kagome yelled. The crowd cheered loudly and threw roses on the stage, Kagome blushed and cleared her throat. "As I said, Time for a new song. This one is called, 'Don't tell me!' written by our very own Sango!" Sango blushed and Miroku arched a brow as they began to play the music on their stands. Kagome pulled Sango next to her suddenly and smiled as she and Sango began to sing.
"You held my hand and walked me home, I know When you gave me that kiss, It was something like this, It made me go oh, oh.
You wiped my tears, Got rid of all my fears, Why did you have to go? Guess it wasn't enough, To take up some of my love. Guys are so hard to trust.
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that? Girl the one who, who gives it all away.
Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you? (This time) Did you think that it was something I was gonna do? (And cry) Don't try to tell me what to do Don't try to tell me what to say You're better off that way
Don't think that your charm And the fact that your arm is now around my neck Will get you in my pants, I'll have to kick your ass And make you never forget.
I'm gonna ask to you stop, I thought I liked you a lot, But im really upset (really upset) So Get outta my head, Get off of my bed, Yeah that's what I said.
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that? Girl the one who, who throws it all away.
Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you? (This time) Did you think that it was something I was gonna do? (And cry) Don't try to tell me what to do Don't try to tell me what to say You're better off that way
This guilt trip that you put me on Won't mess me up, I've done no wrong Any thoughts of you and me have gone away
Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you? (This time) Did you think that it was something I was gonna do? (And cry) Don't try to tell me what to do Don't try to tell me what to say You're better off that way
I'm better off alone, anyway.." they ended and did a high five. Miroku glanced at InuYasha who shrugged, Miroku shrugged back and came center stage replacing Sango and Kagome. "Hi! I'm Miroku Decura! I've got black hair, love the ladies, and I'm singl- "Sango hit him in the head with a mic and sent him a warning glare. "Ok I'm not single. Anyway here's one of my personal favorite songs, 'How you remind me!'" Sango rolled her eyes and began to play with everyone else as Miroku began to sing.
"Never made it as a wise man I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealin' Tired of living' like a blind man I'm sick of sight without a sense of feelin'
And this is how you remind me This is how you remind me of what I really am This is how you remind me of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry I was waiting on a different story This time I'm mistaken For handing you a heart worth breakin' And I've been wrong, I've been down Been to the bottom of every bottle These five words in my head Scream, Are we having fun yet? yet, yet, yet, no no Yet, yet, yet, no no
It's not like you didn't know that I said I love you and I swear I still do And it must have been so bad Cause living with me must have damn near killed you And this is how you remind me of what I really am This is how you remind me of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry I was waiting on a different story This time I'm mistaken For handing you a heart worth breaking And I've been wrong, I've been down been to the bottom of every bottle These five words in my head Scream,Are we having fun yet?
Yet, yet, yet, no no Yet, yet, yet, no no Yet, yet, yet, no no Yet, yet, yet, no no
Never made it as a wise man I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealin' And this is how you remind me This is how you remind me
This is how you remind me of what I really am This is how you remind me of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry I was waiting on a different story This time I'm mistaken For handing you a heart worth breakin' And I've been wrong, I've been down been to the bottom of every bottle These five words in my head Scream,Are we having fun yet? Yet, yet, are we having fun yet? Yet, yet, are we having fun yet? Yet, yet, are we having fun yet? Yet, yet..." He ended and bowed before letting InuYasha take over.
"This will be our last song for the night this song is called, 'Serenity.'" He said and began to play along with everyone else. They all played perfectly as InuYasha took the microphone and began,
"As I sit here and slowly close my eyes I take another deep breath And feel the wind pass through my body I'm the one in your soul Reflecting inner light Protect the ones who hold you Cradling your inner child
I need serenity In a place where I can hide I need serenity Nothing changes, days go by
Where do we go when we just don't know And how do we relight the flame when it's cold Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing And when will we learn to control
Tragic visions slowly stole my life Tore away everything Cheating me out of my time I'm the one who loves you No matter wrong or right And every day I hold you I hold you with my inner child
I need serenity In a place where I can hide I need serenity Nothing changes, days go by
Where do we go when we just don't know And how do we relight the flame when it's cold Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing And when will we learn to control
Where do we go when we just don't know And how do we relight the flame when it's cold Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing And when will we learn to control
I need serenity I need serenity I need serenity I need serenity..." They all ended. The crowd cheered as the curtains were drawn, the stage coated in darkness.
"Sess your brother plays and sings so well! I'm very glad you came with me tonight." She said giving him a small peck on the lips. She blushed and got up dragging him with her. "Lets go home Sess." She said smiling grabbing his hand and leading him to his car. He got in started it and they went down the road. He arrived at Rin's house at 12:30 a.m. "I'm happy I went with you Rin." She grinned, "Me too Sess, me too." She said and got out of the car. She waved until he was out of sight and then went into her house locking the door behind herself.
(On the bus) (Normal POV)
Sango was asleep in the passenger side of the tour bus, Miroku was driving, this time sober, listening to his cd player, Shippo was curled in a home made nest of pillows and blankets on a cot, InuYasha and Kagome sat in the very back of the bus just staring at each other.
"Admit it." "No." "C'mon InuYasha admit it!" "No! I won't admit something that's not true!" "You're a bad liar InuYasha. Why won't you just admit your thankful for the present." "Kagome listen, when I thank you it'll e something more than words alright? It'll be special like the guitar you gave me today, maybe even more important. Now go to sleep. We've got to go to school in the morning." He said and leaned on the wall closing his eyes. Kagome scooted next to him and draped his arm around her shoulders lightly. He opened his eyes staring into hers. She smiled and huddled up to him sighing.
"I'm the one in your soul.." she muttered. He smiled, "Reflecting inner light.." "Protect the one's who hold you..." "Cradling your inner child..." he ended. She scooted as close as possible and sighed into the bend of his neck. "Will yo-" "Go to sleep Kagome...I won't leave you..." he said, she nodded slowly and drifted off into slumber. InuYasha smiled and sighed, "...ever..." he muttered and drifted to sleep hugging her tighter to himself, but comfortably.
-end-
Next chapter!: Feelings coming into the open! What's going on?!!?
Sorry for the wait! I've been sooooo busy writing my book about vampires, playing my guitar, and dealing with un-ruley youkai in modern day that I haven't had much time to write on this fic! I know I must have disappointed all of you guys with my lateness, but I plan to make up for it! I love all of you guys and I hope you enjoyed this chap! Next chap. Will be up a.s.a.p.! Ja ne! By the way sorry if this chapter is a bit mushy...ok a LOT of mush. But I had to! Lol. Please read and review I love reading them. - Gothic-Aoi