Inuyasha over slept again. He was always late for school. But now it seemed that he was especially late. And it was all because he was working on that song. He got to school just in time for his second period class. He sat down his eyes were blood shot red. All his friends stared at him. "What's wrong?" He asked.

"Inuyasha are you getting enough sleep at night?" Sango wondered.

"Feh, who needs sleep." Later at lunch while everyone was busy with their conversations. Inuyasha fell face forward it caused everyone to turn around. "Inuyasha." Kikyou whispered his name. But it was no use he was out cold. It was obvious that he was in desperate need of sleep. Everyone could see that even id he didn't want to admit it.

"Should we wake him?" Miroku wondered.

'No let him sleep. He's been working himself to the limit." Kagura told them. Just then Inuyasha sat up. His eyes quickly scanned the room. "He isn't here is?"

"Who?"

"Kurama?" he said.

"No he won't be here for at least another 10 minutes."

"Good." The white haired male nodded. He went into his jacket pocket and took out some fliers. He then handed them out to everyone sitting at the table. "Oh this is about that new club that opened up. You know where random people just go up and perform." Sango spoke.

"Yeah and you all are invited to come and watch me perform." Just then everyone became quiet. They looked at Inuyasha in surprise. They knew that he had played the guitar. But they didn't think that he would actually ever go up on stage. "Inuyasha this is wonderful news. I will gladly come. When are you playing?" Kikyou asked as she hugged him.

"Tonight at 9." He answered.

"I'll come too."

"So will I. it's about time that you actually decide to perform. I don't think I ever heard you play before." Sango spoke.

"You know that I won't miss this." Kagura told him. She especially wanted to hear this song that he came up with. She only hoped that it wouldn't turn out to be complete crap. Inuyasha soon pulled away from Kikyou's hold. He then stared directly in her eyes. "Kikyou, Kurama can't come."

"Yes I understand I won't tell him." Just then the red head came over to them. He had a very cheerful smile on his face. "Hey everyone." He said. He noticed the uneasy silence. "Am I missing something?" he wondered.

"No come on Kurama sit down." Sango offered. From then on the remainder of their lunch period was silent. No one said anything in fear that they would ruin Inuyasha's plans. After school as he walked home; Inuyasha was joined by Kagura.

"Hey Inuyasha." She started.

"What the hell do you want?" He wondered.

"So tonight's the night it's about time. Well I won't waste your time ok. I just wanted to wish you good luck." She then walked back across the street. Inuyasha was actually a little surprised that she had wished him luck. It was kind of weird. If maybe she would have said something else. Something like I hope that you die and choke on the words, maybe then it would have made him feel better. "Thanks I guess." He whispered.

As he got to the end of the block; he heard someone call out his name. "Inuyasha." He turned around to see Kikyou walking up to him. He waited for her to get closer so they could walk together. "Hey Kikyou." He said to her.

"What made you decide to write a song?"

"It was the only way for me to express my feelings. Kikyou I'm glad that you're coming."

"Yes I will come. I don't want to miss this." They were coming to the block where they would have to separate. But before they separated Kikyou turned to look at him and smiled. "Good luck tonight." She reached up and kissed his cheek. Then she turned and crossed the street. Inuyasha felt his cheek it was still warm from her kiss. "I'd better get going." He thought to himself.

As Kikyou was walking home she began to grow anxious. She really wanted to hear this song. But what she didn't notice was Kurama standing in the tree. The red haired male stood staring down at her. "Soon, very soon Kikyou." He whispered.

(Later that night 8)

Inuyasha was dressed and all ready to go. He grabbed his guitar and headed to his car. He had rehearsed the song a total of 10 times. If he wasn't ready now then he would never be. He was wearing black baggy jeans, and a long black t-shirt with the "Three Days Grace" Logo. He then put a black over his head. "Alright I better get going." As Kikyou was getting dressed there was a knock at the door. Neither Keade nor her mother was home, so she went to get it.

She saw Kagura, Miroku, and Sango. "Hey Kikyou are you ready to go. Miroku's going to drive." Sango informed her.

"Yes give me a second." She told them. She took out a pair of black boots and put them on. She finished brushing her hair and then joined her friends outside. "Okay I'm ready." Sango sat in the front while Kikyou and Kagura sat in the back. No one noticed that there was a black motorcycle behind them. Kurama took off his helmet his red hair blowing in the wind. "I should follow them to see where they're going."

Inuyasha arrived at the club carrying his guitar case with him. Since he was performing he needed to go in the back and wait. Before too long Miroku pulled up to the club they all went inside. There was another band performing. "I'll go and get some drinks. What do you all want?" He told them.

"I'll have a sprite." Kikyou answered.

"I'll take a ginger ale." The red eyed girl decided. Sango sat there for a minute as she thought about it. "I'll have a Pepsi." She told the black haired boy. Kikyou spotted an empty table that was closer to the stage. They all decided to sit there. As Kikyou was sitting down she noticed her red haired friend. "Kurama?" she spoke.

She wasn't sure if it was really him. When she looked again she saw that it was indeed him. Sango and Kagura looked up when they saw him too. Miroku simply placed the drinks of the table. "Kikyou what is Kurama doing here?" he asked.

"I don't know. I didn't tell him that I was coming here tonight? Did any of you?" They all shook their heads no. it was really weird how he showed up. He just stood there not making any sudden movements to join them. "I wonder when Inuyasha's coming on." Sango decided to change the subject.

"Look there he is." Miroku pointed. They all turned around to see Inuyasha standing there. He was extremely nervous. He looked to see that Kurama was standing there. He wasn't really surprised. But he was absolutely furious right now. He just started to strum the chords of his guitar. "This song is for the only girl that ever mattered, this is for her." He spoke as he never took his eyes off of Kikyou. She knew by the look in his eyes that he was talking about her. She had no idea what to feel, she suddenly felt very special. And she felt loved. They all watched as he started to sing.

A thousand years imprisoned in the tomb, alone.

Without your love is killing me. All the time I think of

You. Wondering why you left me here separated from

All that I thought I knew.

Bring me back to life. To all I had with you

Open up my eyes and help me recognize you and

What you've become. Unleash me from this prison, this loneliness

This hell of not being with you.

Bring me back to life, to everything that I had with you.

Holding on to false hope, dreaming of a life with you, maybe

Someday you will wake up and see me again. I close my eyes

And seal our fate; maybe someday I will be able to love you again.

Imprisoned in the tomb, without your love is killing me.

All alone without your love is driving me into insanity.

Bring me back to life to everything that I've had with you.

Open up my eyes, and help me recognize you and what you've

Become. Unleash me from this hell, this loneliness, this prison.

This hell of not being with you.

Bring me back to life, to everything that I had with you.

Imprisoned in the tomb.

Without you is killing me.

And now I'm left alone.

Inuyasha finished singing and the entire audience stood up. Everyone clapped for him. It was such a beautiful song. Kikyou couldn't control the tears that fell from her eyes. The song allowed her access into Inuyasha's feelings. She needed to make sure that he knew that he wasn't alone. And that she would always love him. Inuyasha left and made his way backstage. As Kikyou made her way to get to him; Kurama pulled her aside. "Kikyou we need to talk."

"Cant it wait. I have to go talk to Inuyasha right now."

"Sorry it can not wait, we need to talk now." He led her outside to the front of the club. She really needed to talk to Inuyasha right now. But she couldn't just completely ignore Kurama either. "What is it Kurama?" She asked.

He suddenly pulled her close sending her lips crashing down on hers. Inuyasha, who had been leaving couldn't help but see the kiss. "Kurama stop this right now." She pushed him aside and turned to see Inuyasha. He blinked once she could have sworn she saw a tear come down his eyes. He then turned around and walked away. "Inuyasha wait let me explain." Before she could go after him Kurama grabbed her by the wrist.

"Kurama let me go." She told him.

"Just let him go Kikyou you don't need him."

"What happened to you Kurama? You never used to be this way." She tried to pull away but had no luck. He then pulled her close slipping a red ring on her finger. She stopped struggling. Her eyes turned blank and empty. Kurama wrapped his arms around her. He softly whispered in her ear.

"You are now under my control."

"I'm under your control." She repeated.