Long time no see, right?! Anyway, nobody missed me... no reviews, so.. that's one of the reasons I didn't update, besides that I'm too lazy and that the internet is starting to bore me –of course it has nothing to do with that the boy i like almost calls me everyday and the line is occupied so i can't log in hehehe- But even if people don't miss this fic, here it is. Enjoy.
Disclaimer: Also so long without this one. Do I have to? Ok I don't own inu-chan and co.
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Clowns:: Hachi :: Let Me Shine
By: Kara Noboru
Beta-reading: Kaze no Kagura
Since like February till 0705004.
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"I'm not this girl, right?" The image in the mirror was staring at her in disbelief.
"Yes, you are!!" Sango and Ayame hugged her tightly, jumping at the same time.
"Yamero... How.. What happened to me?!!!" Kagome moved her head to the sides and up and down, rose a leg and shook a hand. 'Damn it!! I am this girl!!'
"Well, that's what a little makeup can do, some eyeshadow, eye liner and gloss. I'm not a specialist on this, but I know the basics," Sango chirped pridefully and stared at Kagome some more.
"And concerning your hair" – Ayame was in front of her, fixing her bangs and the volume of her hair – "I know all about that! That's why, even though my hair looks wild, it never moves an inch. Ma Kagome! Suteki desu ne (cool)."
"I still can't believe I look like this..." Her outfit was simple. The yellow dress Inuyasha bought her was definitely beautiful but her friends had taken care of her, making her seem beautiful. A golden necklace with the shape of a heart hung a little above her chest. Her hair was down and shining –something that it usually didn't do. – A light blue sweater was on top of the dress, and a little bracelet adorned her hand. The makeup was simple but made her facial features more notable. A small line of blue was above her eyes with some black eyeliner. Some pink lipstick with gloss and she was finished. They wanted to put some mascara on her also, but Kagome refused, saying it was some weird thing brought from hell.
"I... I guess I should say thanks.. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't have known what to do." She tried to give them a smile, failing miserably.
"Look," – Sango sat on her bed with Ayame beside her – "we know this isn't you, but it doesn't hurt to play this role one time. It isn't as if you'll change... Just play the role Kagome. What can you lose? No one will get hurt." Ayame nodded vigorously.
"Ah... I know. The time?" For a moment she looked through her window, getting two silly grins from her friends. "What?"
"Nothing, nothing." Ayame dropped to the floor and reached for the clock under the bed. "It's.. DAMMIT!! IT'S–"
:: ding dong :: (a so lame doorbell)
"... six o'clock." Sango and Ayame were running all over the room gathering stuff and dizzying Kagome from all the movement.
"Guys, why are you so nervous? I'm the one going." Both stopped for a while, smiled at her, and went running to answer the door.
"What's the big deal?" She took another look at the mirror, tried to smile a little and made her way out of her room.. Before she left, something caught her attention. A collage that was in front of her door, photos of her friends, tickets from concerts, names of music bands, pins and stuff, meaningless stuff, but together they meant so much.
"Don't get lost, Kagome..." She whispered.
She expected to hear the angry and rude tone of Inuyasha's voice, yelling at her to hurry, but nothing came. 'How weird.' When she was downstairs and saw the door, there were her friends laughing with him? Ayame almost had tears in her eyes, and Sango was talking excitedly with him. "Ma, I thought you didn't like my friends, Inu-chan.." She opened the door and saw Kouga.. Kouga, not Inuyasha.
"Oh, sorry, Kouga. I thought you were someone else." She blushed for her mistake.
"Don't worry... So are you going somewhere?"
"What makes you think that?" She remembered how she was dressed and laughed. "I was going to Inuyasha's house so I dressed up like this, but this is a one time thing."
"Either way, you look beautiful, Kagome" He held her hand and looked directly into her eyes.
And it still surprised him; she blushed for any little thing, but when he tried to flirt with her, she didn't get nervous, not even a little... maybe she was too naive? "Would you like to come in? I mean, until Inuyasha gets here." She moved aside and let him come inside. Sango and Ayame had mysteriously disappeared.
"So..." Kagome tried to start a small talk, but before she could say anything the phone rang.
"Moshi Moshi." Silence was all she could hear from the other side until his voice came.
"Inuyasha here. Look, Kagome.." Why did he sound nervous?
"You're 10 minutes late, there's no need to call." What was she trying to convince herself of?
"No, it's not that.. Look, I'm going to say this quick, okay? Kikyo called a few hours ago and told me that she could come, 'cuz some of her plans got stuck, so.. seein' that you really hated that dress and all that... I– you.." Bastard.
"Okay. Bye." She hung up and glared at the phone. Kouga, Sango, and Ayame had seen her talking and from the looks on her face, whatever that happened was not good. "He stood me up."
Silence.
"Ka-chan.." Sango was the first to move. She put a hand on her shoulder and tried to say something that might make her feel better, but the words didn't come out.
"He's a jerk." Ayame was in front of her and lifted up her chin. "Don't get upset about it."
"I know... I knew this would be screwed somehow. Of course, Kikyo is better for this kind of thing and–" The voice of Kouga cut her off.
"She's crap, and he's a dog, so don't mind him. Kagome, let's go out somewhere, okay? You are ready, and I wouldn't mind going out with a beauty like you by my side." An encouraging smile was on his face.
"Yeah, Kagome, he's right!!" Sango pushed her towards Kouga.
"Ganbatte (go!, it's like a cheer), Kagome!!" Ayame pushed both of them out the door.
"I guess that's a 'yes.'" She looked up at him and smiled, even though she felt like locking herself in her room and listening to some music.
"Why did you come here?" Kouga opened the door for her, closing it when she was inside. He went to the other side and got into the driver's seat.
"I just wanted to see you." Was he blushing?
"Sou ka.. (I see)"
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"And this is my house." Opening the big front gate, he let her come in first. The tight red dress she was wearing fit her perfeclty but still something was missing... something he couldn't figure out.
"Interesting… and big." Was it just him or did her eyes get a weird glint at the word 'big'?
Inuyasha smiled at her. "Dad?! (I can't remember his stepmother's name..) Anyone?" He went to the living room, and to their rooms but no one was there. 'It seems they forgot.' He couldn't hide the hurt in his eyes and the growing aura of hate that was surrounding him.
"They're gone." A monotonous voice answered him. (hehehe)
"Huh?" Inuyasha turned around to find someone leaning on the railing from upstairs. (You know who it is!!)
"I said they're gone. Father had to go to China; someone named Hyouga wants to sue the company, and my mother went somewhere else. So they're gone as I said at the beginning." His features were nothing but beautiful. Long straight silver hair was held in a low ponytail. It went beyond his waist, looking almost as a dream. His golden eyes were so cold but you couldn't stop looking at them, and the serious expression he held was only making him look mysterious. (I dare you to say it's a lie!!) "But don't worry, that's normal coming from them. They don't care about you or me. Better stop trying." And the worst thing was that what he had said was the truth. They didn't care.
When Inuyasha looked up he was already gone. "Sesshoumaru..."
"Does that mean I dressed up all nice for nothing? Inuyasha, the least you can do to make it up is–"
"I know, I'll take you to have dinner somewhere nice." Was it because his father forgot about this, or because the girl he was with was happier to go somewhere fancy than to be with him? But something was still missing.
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* Even when you think you're right, you
have to give to take. But there's still tomorrow. Forget the sorrow. And I can
be on the last train home. Watch it pass the day as it fades away. No more time
to care. No more time, today.*
*The song you just heard was last train home by the lostprophets and now we–*
He turned off the volume and coughed to get Kagome's attention. With the music on it was impossible to talk to her; she just kept listening to it, so background music on a date with her was definitely not a good idea.
"So what do you think of going to Kuroi no Sakura? I've been told it's a great place."
"But isn't it kind of expensive?" Kouga watched how she shifted in her seat. He knew she was uncomfortable, but with time she would get used to his presence.
"Don't worry, just enjoy." He turned on the radio again, because it seemed that it was the only thing that kept her calm.
Ten minutes later, they were at the restaurant doors. It was a small place. Expensive art was everywhere in the lobby, and what made it famous was right there.. A black cherry blossom. It wasn't something too difficult to figure out. They just dyed them, just like some people do to roses... But still it looked so beautiful, and in a very elegant way.
A strand of hair fell, covering her face, and she didn't even notice, but Kouga couldn't help but stare at her. She was beautiful and wasn't aware of it. She was doing nothing but watching that tree, and at least three guys were also staring at her... She looked once more to the tree before making her way to Kouga.
"It's a great place, but I don't think I'll feel... comfortable in a place so..." Her gaze was down. This was really weird for her.
"Don't worry, everything will be just fine. Let's go." He offered his arm to her. She smiled a little and took it. Both make their way inside.
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"Do you like this one?" His voice was dull. Of course, anyone's voice would be like that, after visiting almost ten places to have dinner, and the girl besides him kept saying 'I don't think so. It's too common.'
"Mmm.. Okay, it's the place of the moment." Finally.
The hostess greeted them cheerfully, asking if they had reservations. When he told her they didn't, she started to make excuses but the moment she heard Jidai, she said that there was a place open... last minute open... yeah right, and he was a half dog demon.
"This place is so nice.. Inuyasha, why haven't you brought me here before?"
"Because." His elbow was on the table with one hand supporting his face, a bored look written all over him. Kikyo frowned but kept her commentaries to herself.
She knew he was sick of hearing her complaints, but she couldn't help it. Sometimes even when she was trying to be nice, it was impossible. When she asked him to take her to dinner somewhere she didn't mean it like it was his obligation; she had just wanted to spend some time with him. And concerning choosing a place to go... well, she just wanted the best. But he was annoyed.. and tired. She knew it, and that's why she was trying to be nicer.
Even though, something couldn't be helped. When she saw her, she remebered why Inuyasha wasn't paying atenttion to her anymore.. "Kagome?.." He whispered, and she forgot all about being nice.
"Wait here, Inuyasha. I'm going to say hi." Sweet, the tone she used was sweet, and that was a signal that she was planning to do something... not nice.
"Matte, Kikyo. What are you going to do? Get back here!" He missed her arm and went down, while she kept walking like nothing, but the look in her eyes told him otherwise.
"So you finally decided to be normal?" Kagome looked up to see her. Her arms were crossed, and her long black hair shining was almost intimidating, almost.
"Nope, just playing a role.Why?, Will you start to act normal?" Sarcasm dripping from her, Kagome stood up, facing her. The situation was receiving glares from other tables, but the manager couldn't do a thing; the girl was with a Jidai.
"No girl, not tonight. This night I came here with Inuyasha, just to be alone." Her smile was almost saying 'die of jealousy,' but Kagome didn't quite get it.
Kagome sat again and started chatting with Kouga as if nothing had happened, leaving a standing Kikyo there, looking stupid. Kouga was so lost that he didn't see Kikyo grabbing a glass of water beside him, until it was all over his date.
"WHAT THE HELL!!" Her hair was all messed up. Ayame had put so much effort into making it look good, and her dress was so screwed up, her makeup ruined; Sango had also tried so hard... and that bitch... she had just screwed up everything.
"Don't play roles that don't fit you; otherwise, things like this will keep happening." A simple smirk was on her face.
(I bet of all of you are wondering where Inuyasha is right now... so am I!! Sorry, I forgot about him)
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'What the hell is she going to do?' Inuyasha lay frozen on the floor. The logical thing to do would have been to stand up, stop Kikyo, and prevent total chaos... Let's just say Inuyasha is not a logical person.
He saw the display in front of him. For a moment everything seemed to go alright. Kagome, for once, stayed calm. Then when he was standing up, he saw Kiyko grab a glass of water from Kouga – who also was like a statue – and pour it all over Kagome.
Inuyasha finally reacted, and ran over where a catfight would probably start soon. Was it the water clinging to her clothes or her hair with drops of water dripping off? But she looked beautiful. 'I shouldn't have told Kagome not to come.' When he had seen her he was left speechless and for a few moments believed she wasn't Kagome until he saw she was with Kouga, but this time wasn't to think; it was to stop to girls from killing each other.
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Just as Inuyasha was getting to the scene, Kagome launched a fist at her. 'So much for trying to be a normal person,' thought she.
Kouga reacted when the glass broke as Kikyo dropped it upon seeing Kagome launch herself at her. Kouga caught her fist before it made contact. "Calm down, Kagome. I'll handle this." Turning immediately to her, he wanted to hit her, but remembered 'She's a girl. Well, that doesn't mean I can't yell my head off.'
"WHO THE HELL DO YO THINK YOU ARE?! You bitch!! Answer me, who do you think you are to screw up my date and, most importantly, to treat Kagome like this?! Huh?!"
Kikyo was backing up as Kouga kept yelling. Kagome stayed in the background, and when it seemed as if Kikyo was going to cry, Inuyasha appeared in front of her, confronting Kouga.
"Shimatta!! Don't go yelling at a girl! Let them handle this!! She's almost crying, don't you see?!"
Both were nose to nose, each defending their partners, and in a way, what Inuyasha was saying was true. Kikyo wanted to cry.. for a moment she felt regret for doing what she had done. Kagome, on the other hand, was also on the verge of tears. She saw everything from the table –as so many people did – and couldn't help but also regret some things.
"And what about Kagome?! Don't you care about her? Your little girlfriend ruined her evening!!" Kouga yelled at the same time he was yanking Kikyo from Inuyasha.
"I'll deal with that later, right, Kago–" He searched where he had last seen her, but she was nowhere to be seen.
Kouga now was again in front of Kikyo, saying that she needed to apologize, but he didn't saw that Kagome wasn't there anymore.
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She made her way out hastily. When she went past the kitchen some of the cooks stared at her, but calmed down when they saw that she was going for the back exit.
"Probably the food. I told you not to try new dishes, Kusanagi!!" a fat man said to a little one.
The door closed behind her. She took some steps down the stairs before letting the tears beat her and sitting down on the steps. She was sobbing uncontrollably, saying things that didn't make sense to anyone but herself.
"I knew I shouldn't have played... She was right, it doesn't fit me... How could I think for a moment everything was fine?... How could he be on her side?... I'll- I'll never..." She looked up at the presence of someone beside her. All she saw was a tissue in front of her.
"She shouldn't have done that.. It was mean." A little boy with orange hair wearing an apron was offering her the tissue with a weak smile that said 'it's not going to be okay, but let me try.' She smiled at him in return.
"Maybe... Anyway, what's a cute little boy like you doin' out here?" Kagome was a little lost in thought but listening to the boy's story.
"First, my name is Shippou," he said in a reprimanding voice.
Kagome caught the joke. "Mine's Kagome." She stared at the boy for a while before making her mind up. "Why don't you sit in my lap?" She smiled.
"Why?" The boy's eyes were looking at her like she was crazy – No!! Kagome Higurashi crazy?! Not in a million years!
"Dunno."
"Okay." He took a comfortable seat in her lap and started to tell his story. "I'm five years old. I know you must be wondering what I'm doing here."
Kagome nodded, thinking to herself. 'That's what I asked in the first place.'
"Well, I'm an orphan. Some yakuza from Yokohama killed my parents, and I ended up here when I was escaping from them. The cook told me I could stay here while I helped, but now he's been saying that the manager has been suspicious of me and that I can't live or work here anymore..." He saw how Kagome kept staring at him, encouraging him to continue. "That's it."
"Oh! Sorry, I thought it would be.. eto.. longer." She laughed while Shippou glared at her, for implicating that his story wasn't exciting. "Why don't you come to my shrine?"
"You live in a shrine?" He get off her lap, letting her stand up.
"Yep, we could use some help there. Besides, I have a little brother that would love to be your friend. My mom will have a little kid and stop bothering me to get a boyfriend and to have grandchildren, and my grandfather will stop telling me all those boring stories!!" She looked down to see Shippou getting away from her. She grabbed him by the ribbon on the back of his apron and stopped him. "Don't worry, it isn't as bad as I make it out to be. Now let's go to Kouga's car. The shrine is kind of far to walk to."
As Kagome walked away, the kitchen door creaked open, revealing Inuyasha, who had listened to the whole thing. He stood there watching her go away, away from the place and away from him. "I really made the wrong decision," he whispered.
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Three extra pages, I really like this chapter. BTW let me say something: BLINK 182 IN CONCERT HERE IN MEXICO APRIL 23!! And tomorrow (monday 7) i'll have my tickets on the... i don't know how to say it... where theres just floor and is in the front... ANYWAY I'M GOING TO BE SO CLOSE!!.
Oh! Today i'll recommend a group, i don't have the cd so i can't say much: Brand New.
I have only heard their 2 singles for the recent cd (i also don't know if they have more cd's)
The first is: "the quiet things that no one ever knew" and it's a grat song, calm and rocking at hte same time, the second is: " Sic transit gloria... glory fad" (Do they like long names!!) Also a great song, it starts slowly and then it get's all rock.
They have a weird sound but defintly what's missing now. Just download them and if you like them buy the cd. (dammit i'm promoting piratery... then umm... just download one song and the buy the cd, or ask a frien totally into music to let you borrow it)
That's all, it has been a long time since i did this, but i need to know if you're liking the fic: Review... onegai.
