Hey, It's L.A.!

Alright, first things first... Where I got the name of InuYasha's band and the title of this story. Well, there was this scene from the anime (I can't remember exactly which episode, and I'm too lazy to go look at the moment) where InuYasha is on all fours, sniffing around, and Shippo makes a few comments. One of InuYasha's replies is: "Canines are carnivorous! Remember that, ya little runt!" I had watched this episode shortly before I thought up this story. So, later on, when a friend and I were trying to think of a name for the band, it came back to me. It just fits so well... Much better than the few other ideas I had... lol. So, that is how Carnivorous Canines was born. ;)

Also, about the whole "InuYasha obsessed" thing.. Forgive me, I have tired and just jotted down ideas when I came up with these ideas. What I really meant, is that he develops a crush on her. Lol. His automatic liking of her was to do with a couple other things, too.

Okay, I got three suggestions for the name of Naraku's band. And, after long consideration, I have decided. These were the choices sent to me by you wonderful reviewers:

Arachnophobia

The Dark Legacy

Demonic Deity

And, I have chosen "Demonic Deity." Cause, well, I agree with the logic behind it. Mucho thank you's to Roses of Chaos.

I didn't choose "The Dark Legacy" because, in my opinion, despite it being an awesome suggestion (thanks so much Nomed820), it's too cool for the position Naraku holds in this story.

Then, as for "Arachnophobia"... I truly hate spiders. Shudder And it's true that it would fit for Naraku and a couple of the other members, but not all of them are Naraku reincarnations. But, it was definitely an ingenious suggestion. I never would have thought of it. Thanks Bishie! Also, I may still use the tattoo idea. Thanks again.

Yeah, I know I made Kagome a bit snobbish... just bare with me, it's only for a short while. It's the money. ;)

Oh, one last thing... Kaede can be Kagome's "Great" Aunt... lol.

Carnivorous Canines

Chapter 1: Passion

Attention:This first chapter is merely a short introduction of some of the main characters.

Kagome sighed as she tugged her brush through her long, black hair. She couldn't believe that her mother had made her move from her up-town neighborhood in her hometown, to a regular sized house, several states away.

"Only because the firm wanted her to relocate..." She grumbled to herself.

Not that she actually minded a smaller house. The one they had had before was far too big for only her mother, great aunt, grandfather, brother, and herself. Not to mention, the family cat.

What truly bothered her was that she had lost all her friends. Making true friends when you were the richest kid in school wasn't easy, but she had managed to obtain a few over the years. Now, they were all gone, and she had to start all over again.

Kagome sighed again and did one final check on her uniform in the mirror.

"These uniforms are so ugly." She grunted, turning her nose up at the green pleated skirt and white and green long sleeve blouse that she now donned, instead of her former dark blue and silver dress. Once she was as satisfied as she could get, she trudged down stairs.

"Hey, look at the new girl..."

Kagome sighed as she heard the hissed remark for the hundredth time that day. She walked past the group of girls that stared intently at her and settled herself in an available seat.

It was lunch hour. Lunch; The gossip hour.. and Kagome already knew that she would be the main topic. She sighed. Maybe, she could hide behind the soda machine...

Before Kagome could move, however, a pair of girls walked by her, chatting away. A snippet of their conversation caught her attention, and she slipped in line behind them, listening carefully.

"Yeah, I heard they were some heavy metal rock band... total losers!" One girl piped up, pushing her short, straight hair behind her ear.

"Really? So she actually went?" The other spoke, her curls bouncing around her face as she excitedly turned on the first.

"Of course I did." A new girl joined the other two, a cocky smirk plastered to her face.

"How did you get in?" 'Curls' asked shocked.

"Oh, please Ayumi... I simply wore the same old rags as anyone pathetic enough to go there."

"Oh, Yuki... You're so brave. I wouldn't have been able to go in there, what, with all those holigans and druggies..." Ayumi shuddered as Yuki looked at the first girl, a look of amusement on her face.

"So, Eri... Pay up."

"Oh, no! Not until I have proof!"

Yuki rolled her eyes, but dutifully took a package from her purse. She handed it to Eri, who opened it and pulled out a few items. Kagome, who was standing behind her, saw that these were a ticket stub and two Polaroid snapshots.

"Hey, he's cute..." Ayumi giggled, glancing at one of the pictures. It showed a tall, teenage boy with long white hair and golden eyes, winking at the camera. Kagome couldn't help but agree. The second picture showed the same guy, clutching a guitar, as three other bandmates rocked out in the background.

"Yeah, but they totally sucked..." Yuki scoffed. "2Gether(1) is soo much better!"

Suddenly, the pictures were snatched from Kagome's view as the trio walked off.

"Fine, here!" She could hear Eri's voice and the rustle of money, accompanied by Yuki's satisfied laughter.

"Hmm..." Kagome muttered as she walked away from the lunch line. "Maybe I will enjoy something in this town.."

"InuYasha, dammit!" A tall young demon glowered down at the white haired hanyou at his feet. "Would you please pay attention to the meeting?"

"Oh, shut it, Koga." The hanyou growled from his position atop the stage. "All that happens in these damn things is you and Sesshomaru bitch about everything." InuYasha rolled onto his stomach, resting his chin on his folded arms. "Wake me when you're ready to practice..." He sighed, closing his eyes.

Koga growled at him, and had to resist the urge to kick the arrogant mutt in the ribs. He jumped from the stage and sat down with the other members of the band. "He's such a mutt." He snarled, folding his arms and leaning back in his chair, looking very much like a pouting child.

"He believes he's everything to this band." The smooth, dark voice came from the regal youkai at Koga's side.

"Yeah, too bad he practically is." The other person at the table voiced his opinion, thus earning a glare from Koga.

"Oh, please Miroku! Sesshomaru could hit those high notes with no problem!" Koga yelled at the dark haired human. Miroku snorted, while Sesshomaru simply rose an eyebrow at the false statement. They both knew that is was only spoken out of the wolf demon's annoyance.

"If you say so..." Miroku grumbled, glancing over at his best friend, whom was still on his stomach with his eyes closed. Only the occasional twitch of his dog ears gave away the fact that he was awake and listening.

Koga snorted out of irritation, then sighed and dropped his arms to his side. "I'm taking a lunch break. See you guys for practice in an hour." He stood and all but ran from the room, his long black pony tail flying after him.

Miroku sighed and promptly laid his head on the table, as Sesshomaru went to the bar and fixed himself a drink.

InuYasha sighed and let his eyes open a bit once Koga had left. He gazed around the empty club, save for himself and the others. They weren't due to open for a few more hours, but he was already antsy to perform. It was his one passion...

(1). Okay, yes... For those of you who remember them, 2Gether is that fake boy band that MTV had a show on a few years ago. This was put in simply to show the girls' lame music tastes.
Hope you enjoyed it, let me know what ya think!

Oh, and thanks for the speedy reviews. I feel so loved! Ahem... anyway.

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Til Next Time

L.A.