Music in the Night
By Reverberating Silence
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the songs I may use. The Phantom of the Opera belongs to the lovely Gaston Leroux and Andrew Lloyd Webber, and the word "mar" belongs to the ever talented AngelWing1138.
Music in the Night
Chapter Five Music of the Night
Inuyasha smiled as he watched his angel. She had just entered her home and was quickly changing her clothing, as if she knew he was watching her. He paid no attention to her right then, being sure to look down as her clothes left her body.
The smile never once left his face. She had finished dressing and was now working on her homework, every now and then her head would dart up, looking around her room. Had he done this to her? After only three days did he make her scared to be on her own? His grin grew dark, he had more power over her than either of them thought.
When her music began to play his eyes widened with pleasure when he heard what it was. This was all too perfect. She was setting everything up for him. When the lyrics came to, he decided to make his point slightly clearer.
"Sing once again with me,
Our strange duet.
My power over you,
Grows stronger yet…"
Her eyes grew wide, and he grinned deciding that was enough. He was well hidden in her bedroom's shadows. They were so perfectly placed, she would never know he was there.
Finally, after he was sure he knew every inch of her being, she decided it was time for bed. The musical was already towards the end, and yet she didn't start it over. The passionate words of "The Point of No Return" caused him to involuntarily shudder. Did she not know what she was doing to him? He had waited so long for this, and now she was making it so hard.
He listened to her innocent prayer to God, chuckling in his mind. How naïve she truly was! He watched his angel's eyes flutter closed and waited a few minutes before walking over to her bed. He ran a had through her bands, letting him see her forehead. He placed a lingering kiss atop of it, knowing she was far too out of it to realize someone was there. He looked at her a few more minutes.
Soon, my dear angel. Soon you will be mine.
With that, he was gone and back in his room, staring through his window at her. Finally, he turned away and went to bed. Very soon, very soon he would put his plan into action and take her as his own. I
Kagome tossed in her sleep, having a dream she had not had in quite a while. Sweat poured down her face, and her hair stuck to it in strange ways. She felt dizzy, yet she couldn't find a way out of the dream world. For to her, it was not a dream but rather the harsh reality of her past. But, once she awoke it would once again be trapped in the back of her mind, and she would struggle as she did everyday…trying so hard to remember what it was. What was that section of her past she had forgotten? Surely she wasn't that young during the incident. But yet, it was always there…and always was not.
Suddenly, she awoke at the very same part of the dream she always awoke from. She looked around her room and blinked. Her surroundings finally became familiar and she fell back on her bed with an exasperated sigh. The visions in her head already beginning to fade. She wiped the sweat from her brow and took in a few deep breaths.
"Promise me, Kagome. Promise me you'll never forget me…Promise me your soul belongs to me."
She cringed as the sentence rang clear in her mind. What on earth was happening to her? She turned to her stereo and pressed 'replay', knowing she would never get to sleep in the silence. When the Overture began to play she rested her eyes. Someday it would all make sense.
Two weeks had passed since the last dream. Kagome could be found sitting in the art room with Sango and Kagura on either side of her. They were staying for the after school arts program. None of them had anything to do on Tuesdays and thought it would be fun to take an art class together.
The teacher was babbling away about the rules of the class, and what types of projects to expect. Nothing that truly interested Kagome, she had been through the lecture before. She was excited to be trying something new. And the fact that her two friends had no clue what they were doing helped her out a bit too, at least she wouldn't be making a fool of herself.
"Hey, Kagome, what are you going to draw?" Sango asked, pulling out the sketch book she had bought for the class. Kagome twiddled with her gum eraser and then smiled.
"Well, I'm not really one for drawing fruit…so I think I'm going to chance it and draw straight from my imagination." Kagura laughed and said she planned on doing the same thing, so Sango decided to just go along with the two.
They all enjoyed trying to draw the pictures they had in their heads, and teasing each other about simple little things like crooked lines or uneven eyes. By the end of the class, all of them had decided to do the fruit. None of them had any past experience besides doodling in classes. Maybe starting off with the basics was the best.
"Goodness, who knew drawing was so complex? I could've sworn it was easier," Sango complained as they walked through a park together.
"No kidding! It's just so wrong…I was hoping I could catch on fast like I did with photography, but I had no such luck," Kagura replied. She hung her head and let out an exasperated sigh, causing Kagome to giggle.
"Don't worry about it, you guys. We're not the only ones in the class that are clueless. Honestly, I think we did better than the table next to us!"
"Yeah, I think some people are just there to get the extra points they need for college," Sango agreed. They all continued to walk, talking and giggling about whatever was brought up during their walk.
After a while, the girls were found seated on a bench in a secluded part of the park, just enjoying each others' company. Kagome let out a tired sigh and looked up at the sky. She felt as though someone else was there besides the two she could see. Was someone watching them? She decided not to look around, so as not to scare her friends. She wondered if possibly there was an angel watching over them and she just had the capability to sense it.
But, her thoughts were interrupted when she saw Miroku and Inuyasha approach them. Sango smiled and stopped mid-sentence, waving to her boyfriend. Miroku waved back and when he got close enough, planted a kiss on her cheek.
Kagome smiled at Inuyasha. "What a surprised running into you guys here." Inuyasha nodded, returning her smile.
"Yes, indeed. We had no clue that you were here." The way Inuyasha said that Kagome wondered if he truly didn't know she was there, or if perhaps running into one another was not a coincidence after all.
The group settled with their two visitors and continued to talk about the most random things. They spoke of musicals they had seen, the latest history project that they all loathed, how weird the art class was, sports and the like. Kagome found herself not wanting to participate in the conversation, but found herself watching Inuyasha intently.
He was talking with Miroku about some band she had never really listened to. He looked so deep in thought, and the way his brow creased when he thought was endearing. She took note in the way the sun reflected off of his hair and how his eyes glowed when he was interested in something. Why she was so drawn to him, she didn't know. It was as if his very presence was intoxicating her.
Don't worry, my angel. All will make sense tonight.
Kagome blinked in surprised. She could've sworn that she heard Inuyasha speak to her, but he was still in deep conversation with Miroku, not even once looking her way. When Miroku began to speak however, Inuyasha turned his gaze towards her. His eyes sparked with something she couldn't quite place, but it scared her.
He turned away without a word and replied to Miroku's question, as if his attention had never once been drawn away. Kagome looked at the others, they all seemed completely fine. Did they not see the look he gave her? Kagura and Sango were in conversation with one another, and Miroku had his eyes closed as he spoke. Maybe Kagome was just overreacting. For all she knew Inuyasha might just have a crush on her or something small like that.
Kagome, don't get cocky, she hissed in her head, trying to focus on the conversation. Any of the conversations around her! But she couldn't get herself to pay any attention. Her mind kept straying to Inuyasha, to who he really was. She had a deep feeling inside of her that she had seen him before, but she couldn't place her finger on it.
She was intoxicated by the way his lips moved as he spoke. His voice crept out almost musically, angelically. Who was this boy? What power did he posses? Kagome felt herself growing frightened. Could he not be quite normal? What if he was some sort of stalker or rapist? Could that be why he was looking at her so?
Without warning she stood up, her hands going to her chest. "Inu…" she stopped and her eyes grew wide. He was calling her, he was pulling her to him. Why was she so drawn to him? What was he doing to her?
She then noticed everyone staring at her quizzically. "Kagome, are you ok?" Sango asked, worry etched on her face. Kagome swallowed and nodded, not able to find her voice.
"Do you need something?" Kagura asked, the same worry in her voice as well. Kagome shook her head and took a few steps back from the group. She had to get away, she needed to get home.
"I'm sorry guys," She whispered, finally finding her voice. "I've got to get home. I just remembered something I had to do. I'll see you tomorrow, ok?" Everyone nodded curiously and bid her farewell. Inuyasha stood up and reached out for her hand.
"Do you want me to take you back? You don't look so well." With his back to the group he gave her a dark smile, which scared her even more.
"No…no, I don't want to ruin your time with everyone. Don't worry about me, I'll see you later." With that she turned around and walked. When she was sure they could no longer see her she ran. She ran as fast as she could and as far as she could. She had to get away from Inuyasha. She had to think.
Finally, she reached her house. As soon as she was in the house she ran to her room and slammed the door, locking it. She made her way over to the window and made sure it was locked. She pulled the blinds down and cut on her light. What's wrong with me? Why am I so paranoid? I'm surely overreacting……but why? Why was he looking at me like that. Kagome desperately tried to shake the thoughts out of her mind, but no matter what she did, her thoughts went back to Inuyasha. The eerie look in his eyes drew her in, it pulled her towards him. That's why she was so scared! His very presence caused her to choke up.
She slid down against the wall by her window. Her hands stayed pressed against her chest and the only thing making any noise in her room was her breathing. She could hear nothing else. The air conditioner was not on due to the weather getting cold, and for some reason she couldn't even make out the sound of her beating heart.
Soon, her arms wrapped around her body, trying to get some warmth into her shaking body. But was she really shaking due to the November air, or was she really that scared?
"Why? Why am I being so paranoid?" Kagome asked the air. She closed her eyes, not noticing her room go dark. The sun was already set, it had done so while she was still at the park. Her now dark room was lit only by the small amounts of moonlight creeping in through her blinds. "What on earth has be so afraid of him?"
"Are you sure it is fear, dear Kagome?" she heard and suddenly she could feel her rapid heartbeat. Someone was in the room with her… "How do you know it is not anticipation rather than fear?"
Her eyes open. She knew that voice. She looked around the room, but saw no one. Where was he hiding. "Inu…Inuyasha?" she asked, searching the quiet room.
"My dear, however did you guess?" Still, she could see no one, but she knew he was somewhere. He was hiding somewhere in the shadows. Her breath hitched as she closed her eyes. She was dreaming, she was having that dream again. He wasn't there, she was by herself.
"Kagome, open your eyes." She didn't comply, keeping her eyes tightly closed. She was too frightened to open them. "Please, don't be scared of me. I'm not here to harm you. You must trust me, as you did all those years ago." She felt a hand cup her cheek and couldn't stop herself from sinking into the warmth. "See? I won't harm you. Now please open your eyes."
Kagome finally obeyed, opening her eyes slowly. When they focused to the dark room she found herself facing glowing amber eyes. Amber eyes? Surely this wasn't Inuyasha! Weren't his eyes violet? The quizzical look in her own eyes faded when he smiled. It was a warm, calming smile causing her fear to be replaced by belonging and trust. This boy was doing something to her, but at the current moment she truly could care less.
"My dear Kagome, it's been too long," Inuyasha whispered, his glowing eyes soft.
Kagome found herself nodding her head, the depths of her heart agreeing. "Yes…yes, it has Inuyasha. I have missed you so." She leaned forward and rested her head in the crook of his neck. She felt at home, she felt safe in his presence. But what was she saying? Had she known him before? What part of her was speaking?
She thought nothing of it. She didn't care. The only thing that mattered was the strong arms wrapping around her, causing her to sink further into the embrace. "I have truly missed you, Inuyasha. You haunt my dreams, and I felt incomplete without you." She smiled, a dark yet soft smile. "I was a fool to ever leave."
That is what you think, my sweet and innocent girl. /I Inuyasha thought to himself, smiling down at her small figure. It was true, it had been too long. Why had he not gone after her? Why hadn't he pursued her retreating form? He hadn't, he had watched her walk away. He had shed tears for her, but did nothing about it. What a fool he was. How truly weak he had been.
Finally, he pulled away from her. He stared down into her curious filled eyes. Her eyes looked black in the lighting, black and full of things a girl as innocent as she should not have. He brought his hand back to her cheek, trailing his thumb across her features, memorizing the way she felt beneath his touch.
Her eyes closed and she felt a warmth rush over her body. She couldn't stand what he was doing to her, but at the same time she loved it. Her mind filled with a part of the dream she had the previous night and her eyes flew open. Panic entered her body and she stared at Inuyasha in fear.
"Please leave," she whispered, looking away from the puzzled boy before her. "You're a demon, you must be. Leave now!"
Inuyasha smiled and leaned forward, merely inches away from her. "As you wish, my dear. I will leave you be for now, but I swear you'll see me again." Kagome felt a warmth run through her as he spoke this words, but she fought it down for fear he would see it.
He leaned forward and placed one hand on her forehead. Kagome's eyes began to slide shut, her breathing calming to a soft melody. "Sleep well my angel, tomorrow will be the beginning of it all." With that said he stood up and was gone. How he vanished, Kagome was not sure of. She was too far out of it to take notice in his exit. To her drifting conscience, he had just wisped away into the night air.
"Angel or demon, who are you?" She murmured and fell into a magical and possessed dream.
The next morning was school. Evil, sick, twisted school. Inuyasha sat up in his bed groggily, feeling like he had been out late. He blinked a few times and took in the sun, scowling at it's evil glowing light.
He got out of bed and dressed, readying himself for another dreaded day of school. But oh, Kagome would be there! At that thought he smiled. She seemed like such a sweet girl. He really liked her, even though they had only just met. He slipped out the front door and made his way to school, surprised that Miroku hadn't met him like he usually did.
Finally, he entered the school building and found Miroku waiting for him at his locker. His arms were crossed and a dark, stern look was planted on his face. Inuyasha cocked his head in worry as he approached his friend.
"Hey Miroku, how's it going?" He said, the worry evident in his voice. "You really don't look good. Is everything alright?"
Miroku growled. He pushed himself up off of the lockers and glared at Inuyasha. "Is something wrong!" Miroku spat, scoffing to the side. "Inuyasha, you of all people should know what's WRONG." Inuyasha stared at his friend, completely puzzled.
"What the hell are you talking about Miroku? Are you ok?" Inuyasha approached his friend who only pushed him back.
"I saw how Kagome was looking at you yesterday. I know she ran away because of you. What the HELL did you do to her!" Miroku loomed in on Inuyasha and was about ready to slam his face in, that is if a voice hadn't interrupted his spouting.
"Inuyasha!" they both turned with shocked expressions to see Kagome running up to them. When she reached said boy she wrapped her arms around one of his own. "Goood morning!"
Inuyasha blinked curiously down at her, and Miroku also appeared to be at a loss of words. "Well, good morning Kagome. How are you?"
"I'm doing quite well, actually. I slept wonderfully last night!" Kagome's voice was as cheery as ever, if not a bit more. She had a smile on her face that made her look absolutely gorgeous. Inuyasha couldn't help but feel his chest tighten. Miroku, on the other hand, was enraged by the sight before him. Just what on earth had happened last night? Kagome had been petrified of Inuyasha, and now she was clinging to him like they were old chums or something.
"Well…one question then, oh peppy one," Inuyasha said with a smile. "What on earth possessed you to cling on to me like this?"
Kagome's eyes widened at the word 'possessed', but she let the feeling slide. She raised one hand and waved it in front of her face. "Oh nothing, dear Inuyasha. I'm just really glad to see you for some reason." Miroku took notice in the fact that she had yet to let go of Inuyasha, and that Inuyasha looked just as bewildered as him.
"We'll finish our discussion later, dear Inuyasha," he said with sarcasm and…hatred! Inuyasha blinked at Miroku's retreating form. What on EARTH was going on?
Yes! The plot has begun! mwahahaha! But, what's this? What on earth is up with Kagome and Inuyasha's change in behavior? Could Inuyasha be just pulling our leg? Or did a rock fall on his head causing him to forget? And what of our dear Kagome? Was she not just scared of Inuyasha the previous night? cackles evily Would'nt you like to know! Well, my dears, stick around and I am quite sure all will be revealed!
Inuyashangel- Aww, I'm sorry!I hope you're sleeping well! I'm sure you've forgotten the event since I took oh so very long to update! haha, darn summer vacations. I meant to update beforeI left, but I'm sure you care right? Hope you liked this chapter, and that it didn't creep you out. Maybe your plushie will keep you safe! yey!
Catkin Blossom-Yeah, Inuyasha is a little on the posessive side. --;; But, he's human in this story, so it can't possibly be his demon half now can it? cackles Don't worry, all will be revealed in due time. The obliviousnesss, it's just that his friends really trusted him and he kept it somewhat to himself. But, I don't know. I'd say Kagome's picking up on it all pretty fast if I do say so myself. lol. And I get annoyed with sending reviews too. Sometimes, it says they went through and they didn't or vice-versa. It's sooo annoying! Thanks for your awesome reviews! I love reading them. .
China Wings- Augh, I seem to be messing up everyone's sleep process. I feel so mean now. I didn't think I would do that. But, I'm afraid the story is going to grow darker in due time. But the ending...well...crap, I can't tell you. Just, don't expect sappy romance, kay? lol. And my dear, you should feel special! tackle hugs Cuz you so are!
AngelWing1138- hey buddy ol' pal! How DID he get into her room? cackles You shall know in due time! To tell you the truth, I don't know 100 percent myself. Having half ideas really isn't good for a story, but oh well. I've got everything else worked out. Let's just say he didn't walk out the front door...or fly. lol! Your villan is cool! So nya! I technically don't have a villian...but...eh...whatever. He's not been very active now has he? But, on the other hand...David's enough to handle right? haha, Goodnnness I love your story! It's so cool! You have a sister? I sometimes wish I did...but nooo, two little brothers! lol. But they are cool when they wanna be. Atleast we all love anime. That's what really counts right? haha. blushes And your compliment was oh so very nice! I feel so loved! huggles some more Thank you so much for your awesome review!
Siderous- I'm glad you like my story. . I hope I don't dissapoint you too much in the end. Phantom of the Opera...sighs such a wonderful story. Both book, musical, and movie! . But, I think Christine should've stayed with Erik. Or at the very least left Raoul! God, she's stupid! I will NOT let Kagome fall prey to the same fate! But, I fear the ending might not be a happy one. Hopefully you'll read anyway. Thank you so much for your review! I really appreciated it.
Zimmer- well hi supposed best friend! glares lol, just kidding. Glad you got around to reading it. I like it when people I know tell me what they think, iono...just weird like that. And yes, Inuyasha is BASED off of Erik so of course he'll ACT like Erik too! Sheesh, that should've been obvious. But there are some major differences in the two that'll be revealed in due time. cackles You'll just have to keep reading and hold on. And the whole drama being fifth period was total coincidence, I totally didn't mean to make it like our school. And the 7 periods is because this takes place in JAPAN, you know 'cuz they're JAPANESE. And, the Japanese school day is by far hours longer than ours. And if they only have four periods, that'd be like 5 hour classes. Plus, I watched Card Captor Sakura: The Final Judgement and counted her classes.I only got five, but what the heck? There could've been other classes they didn't mention. I am NOT basing it off of our school, I just wanted to make that clear. And don't be jealous! I like your writing too! Though I wish you would let me read the chapters you wrote for WYWSHA pouts Btw, how's that coming? We really need to finish that off. Oh! And I DO have a B-day gift for you. You'll get it at youth on Friday! That is...if you come. lol. Hope I don't dissapoint you with the rest of this story. Keep me updated on your thoughts hint, hint lol.
Maru-sha- of course I remember you! I'm not one to forget so easily. I'm glad you like my fic! And I absolutely love the one I just read by you! It's so funny! A talking baby! lol. Keep up the good work on your fic, and I hope you enjoy the rest of mine! Thank you for your nice review.
foxxyfox1- haha, I'm glad you like it. Though, I fear Inuyasha is going to be slightly weird for a little while longer. I promise things'll change in the end! But, I can't tell you how. You'll just have to stick around, lol.
Thank you all for your lovely reviews, they really are supportive! I'd love to get more :hint, hint: lol! Until next time!
Obediently Yours,
R.S.
