Friendship of the Bands
By: Chaos Awakening
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. -- Bummer I know.
After all the sound crap had been cleared, the rest of the show began. There were a couple of singers, a juggler, an incredibly flexible person, a few dancers, and even a ventriloquist! Of course none could even compare to the two bands.
"I think we did really good." Said Kagome from a perch on Inuyasha's lap.
"Yeah, totally." said Rin.
"I have such and adrenalin rush right now!" said a very hyper Ayame.
"Well don't get too excited, you might fall of the stage. Idiot." Jabbed Koga
"You are such an ass! Why can't you be nice to me? Why!" Shouted Ayame. She tore out of the room and ripped down the hall toward the exit.
"Koga you bastard! Haven't you figured out yet that she likes you?" Screamed Rin as she went to follow her friend.
Koga was speechless and he had this stunned look across his face. "There is now way she likes me. She is always so rude to me."
"She isn't mean to you dumb ass, she is retaliating to your snide remarks!" countered Sango
"Go right now! Find her and apologize! Loser!" Shouted Kagome
"Why the hell should I?" asked Koga
"Because you hate it as much as I do when a woman cries." Replied Inuyasha
"Just go and do it." Sighed Sesshomarou rubbing his temples.
Koga stood up reluctantly and followed after her.
"Move it stupid the last act is almost over!" Miroku warned.
"We need her for our song. Without her we have no bass. GET A MOVE ON!" Sango shouted.
Koga finally found her sobbing outside under a tree, looking up at the moon. He stepped back in awe. Her long red hair was pulled back into her trademark pigtails and the moon reflected the highlights.
She had picked a lilac flower and placed it behind her ear and it added to her amazing beauty.
He approached her and put a hand on her shoulder gently.
"Hey." Koga said softly not wanting to break the silence
Ayame just turned her head away
"I can't say what I need to say if you won't look at me."
She turned her head and looked up. Koga was shocked at the sadness radiating off her beautiful face.
"I'm sorry Ayame…I never meant to hurt you so much."
"Why, why do you torment me so much?" she asked, her voice cracking with fresh tears.
"I…because…you…oh hell." Koga stuttered, "Because I didn't want you to find out that I like you. I figured that if I was mean to you then you would never figure it out." He hung his head waiting for rejection.
"Koga, What are you saying?" she asked, fully knowing the answer but wanting to hear it for herself.
"I'm saying that I love you Ayame…I always have."
Ayame gasped and brought her eyes up to meet his. When she saw honesty and lover reflecting in the she had to smile
"Oh Koga, I love you too." She flung herself into his arms and sobbed on his shoulder.
"I hope those aren't sad tears." He said, lifting her chin up so their lips were even.
"No, no they're not." She closed to gap between them and sealed he lips over his. Not wanting or demanding, but slow and sensual. They stayed that way for what felt like forever.
That is until the rest of the gang showed up.
Miroku let out a whistle, "Wow! Never expected that so soon."
"Can it pervert." Said Sango bopping him on the head for good measure.
"I hate to break this up but we have a song to perform." Cut in Rin.
They all headed to the stage to finish up the show…
Kagome:
When I, thought you knew
Thinking, that you were true
I guess I, I couldn't trust
Called your bluff, time is up
'Cause I've had enough
You were there by my side
Always down for the ride
Buy your, joy ride just came down in flames
'Cause your greed sold me out of shame, mmhmm
Ayame:
After all the staling and cheating
You probably think that I hold resentment for you
But, uh uh, oh no, you're wrong
'Cause if it wasn't for all that you tried to do
I wouldn't know just how capable I am to pull through
So I wanna say thank you
All:
'Cause it makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter
Sango/Rin:
Oh, ohh
Ayame:
Never, saw it coming
All of, your backstabbing
Just so, you could cash in
On a good thing before I realized your game
I heard you're going around
Playing, the victim, now
But don't, even begin
Feeling I'm the one to blame
'Cause you dug your own grave, uh huh
Kagome:
After all of the fights and the lies
Yes you wanted to harm me but that won't work anymore
Uh, no mare, oh no, it's over
'Cause if it wasn't for all of your torture
I wouldn't know how to be this way now, and never back down
So I wanna say thank you
All:
'Cause it makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter
The crowd applauded once again for that amazing band. Next…
Miroku:
I am
A little bit of loneness
A little bit of disregard
A hand full of complaints
But I can't help that fact
That everyone can see these scars
I am
What I want you to want
What I want to feel
But it's like
No matter what I do
I can't convince you
To just believe this is real
So I let go
Watching you
Turn your back like you always do
Face away and pretend that I'm not
But I'll be here
'Cause you're all that I got
All:
I can't feel
The way I did before
Don't turn your back on me
I won't be ignored
Time won't heal
The damage anymore
Don't turn your back on me
I won't be ignored
Inuyasha:
I am
A little bit insecure
A little unconfident
'Cause you don't understand
I do what I can
But some time I don't make sense
I am
What you never want to say
But I've never had a doubt
It's like no matter what I do
I can't convince
For once just to hear me out
So I let go
Watching you
Turn your back like you always do
Face away and pretend that I'm not
But I'll be here
'Cause you're all I got
All:
I can't feel
The way I did before
Don't turn your back on me
I won't be ignored
Time won't heal
The damage anymore
Don't turn your back on me
I won't be ignored
Koga:
No
Hear me out now
You're gonna listen to me
Like it or not
Right now
Hear me out now
Your gonna listen to me
Like it or not
Right now…
Don't turn your back on me
I WON"T BE IGNOIRED
All:
I can't feel
The way I did before
Don't turn your back on me
I won't be ignored
Time won't heal
The damage anymore
Don't turn your back on me
I won't be ignored
The crowd applauded again, nothing like a little puke rock to make you feel better. Both bands stepped forward and joined hands in a long line and took a bow. The crowd clapped even harder if it was possible. The curtain closed and the friends launched themselves into the biggest, longest, hardest, warmest, most loving group hug in the world.
"WOW!" exclaimed Sango "FRIGGEN WOW!" she jumped forward and attached her self to Miroku, who hugged her back. They both stepped away blushing.
"I'm so proud of you Ayame!" Koga said rushing forward and claiming her lips gently.
When they pulled away, she blushed a little.
"What?" Koga asked.
"Oh," she replied trying to calm her blush down, "I'm still not used to you being nice to me."
"I want to apologize again for that. All I did was cause you pain, can you forgive me?" he pleaded
"Of course I can silly!" Ayame said
"Hello, you guys going to keep it under control are we going to have to rent a room at a motel?" Joked Miroku.
"Oh cool it perv," Huffed Sango, "I'm not in the mood to cause you pain tonight."
Sesshomarou just shook his head and pulled Rin up into a light embrace.
"I'm very proud of you as well." He dipped his head and kissed her on the cheek.
"Thank you Sess can you kiss me for real?" She asked shyly. He always asked her permission before he kissed her, that way she could never hit him for being forward. Smart man that one. He kissed her as she asked and she would swear to god that she saw stars.
Meanwhile, off in a corner…
Kagome and Inuyasha were putting the sound equipment away. (If you thought they were doing something else, then you are reading to wrong story… P)
"I hate to be a sheep but I'm really proud of you too, babe." Said Inuyasha coiling an amp cord.
"Oh, I know. I'm proud of you too. You sang really well. Even if you are backup." Jabbed Kagome
"Gee thanks hon, love you too." Replied Inuyasha, sarcasm dripping from every word.
Kagome just smirked.
Everyone could agree that life was pretty good at the moment.
At the moment…
A man in a very ugly tweed suit stepped forward and introduced him self
"Hello, my name is Naraku Miasma. I'm the talent scout that was scheduled to came and watch your performance tonight. I must say that both of your bands are one of the best I've heard from kids your age." He chuckled and something about him made Kagome's gut churn.
"Well hello and thank you Mr. Miasma. My name is Kagome, and this is Inuyasha, Rin, Sesshomarou, Ayame, Koga, Miroku and Sango." She pointed to each one as she said their name.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, we were all pretty nervous to tell you the truth. I think I can speak for my everyone here and say, were glad it's over with." Said Rin politely.
"Well, I think you all did fine." He stepped forward again to shake Ayame's hand but Koga stepped in front of her.
"Umm, I hate to be rude but we have a lot to clean up before we go and we do have school tomorrow."
"Yes, It is getting late." Naraku agreed," here take my card and call me tomorrow. We can set up a meeting to get you guys on a CD or two."
And with that he tuned on his heal and left.
They left the high school that night feeling a little uneasy. Naraku set them all on edge.
"So, you guys up for dinner? On us?" Asked Inuyasha.
"Yah guys treat. Seeing as how all of us are a couple now." Said Koga
"Not true!" Blurted out Miroku and Sango at the same time
"Fine, most of us are a couple now. You wanna go or not?" Sesshomarou asked.
"I'm in." Said Kagome
"Me too." Chimed in Rin.
"Ditto." Piped Ayame.
"Yah" murmured Sango.
"All right, lets go!" Cheered Miroku
"One problem, none of us can drive…except Sess." hinted Koga
"Hey big brother." Whined Inuyasha
"Will you take us pretty please?" Rin asked, batting her eyes lashes and leaning in close to his ear. "I'll give you a surprise if you do…" she left it at that
Sesshomarou groaned inwardly, why did he feel he was in for more than he bargained for?
"All right, I'll take you. Get in the car."
Sesshomarou had gotten his mom's old station wagon for his 15th birthday. He had painted at black and it did look a hell of a lot better if he did say so him self. That white just had to go.
Everyone piled into the car and they were off.
"So, where too?" asked Kagome from her spot next to Inuyasha.
"I say Red Robin." Said Ayame.
"I say Hooters!" said Miroku. We all saw that coming, didn't we?
"Absolutely not!" screamed the girls
"All right!" shouted the boys.
Awkward silence……….
Kagome made the gesture first,
"How about Old Chicago?" she asked hopefully
"Yah OK." Everyone pretty much agreed.
"I still wan to go to Hooters." Grumbled Miroku.
"Shut Up!" shouted Sango as she clobbered him on the head.
They got to Old Chicago and they ordered a large southwestern chicken and a large Hawaiian pizza. Then the more important matter cam to mind and they had to talk about it. Naraku need to be talked about.
"So, Naraku…what the hell is up with that guy?" asked Inuyasha.
"Did anyone else get this really bad feeling when he showed up?" Asked Kagome, " Like he was a real creep and you wanted to get out of there right away?"
"Oh good, I'm glad somebody else noticed. I thought I was being paranoid for a second." Said Rin; relieved, hearing that everyone felt the same.
"So, the big question is, do we take the offer or not?" Asked Sesshomarou.
"I say we take it." Said Ayame.
"I agree," said Koga, "I mean, we have been practicing and hoping for a shot like this for a ear now. This could be our big chance."
The table got quiet as everyone thought on his opinion. On one hand, they could take the offer and get a record or two, make it big and be known across the country as young, fresh new rock stars. Then on the other hand, they didn't really trust Naraku and he could be scamming them. But Mr. Cook did call for him so he must be safe…they hoped.
"All in favor say 'I'." Said Miroku.
"I" said everyone in unison.
"All opposed"
No one said anything.
"Then it's settled, we call him in the morning and get that deal." Said Inuyasha
"No, we call him and he listens to us again and he thinks about it before we get the deal." Said Sango.
The pizza came and everyone forgot about Naraku and the deal. For once in a long while, they were just ordinary 14year old kids, having fun.