A/N: Wow, been a while huh. Sorry about that. I was reading a really good book, and let me tell you, I'm not a book person. So this comes like once in half a year. Well, the book struck me with a good idea I could use for this story. It might be the turning point of the story, well, the second or third turning point, lol. But I can't tell you what it is until later. All I'm saying is that…it's sad and happy. Haha, that helps huh.
Patricia: thanks!
Lobogurl: heh, heh, lets see…I can't help inu, it's his decision, lol. And yeah, I hate Kikyo too, but what can I do? Lol. I like how you sound so dramatic, haha, cause it makes me think my story is actually good and real. Thanks for the awesome review!
Miroku: Yeah, I do think I'm god. Haha, jk. Aw…don't kill yourself or me…cause…cause…you'll never see the ending of this story! Unless you hack onto my computer…then you probably can see part of it. But that's not the point. Thanks for the very…interesting review!
Akiration: I can't wait either! Thanks for the review!
Crystaltears41090: Yeah, guess that proves that I have no talent in acting huh. Well, maybe one day I'll get famous and someone will invite me to audition and then I'll finally see what the letters will look like. But then maybe they would call instead? I dunno. Lol, it was a random guy online, but I've been talking to him for a while just for fun, it's funny, 'cause he was never online again. He probably blocked me, haha, what a loser.
Whatever: Haha, don't have a heart attack Lisa. This story's full of twists and turns…well, I think there is anyways, so far there's been a few. Thanks for ALL those adjectives…very nice.
Miroku: Hi other Miroku that reviewed first, lol. Maybe the proposal was too fast, but I had to put that in there, and just HAD to. And I love the notebook too!
demonspawn666: Haha, yeah, but then that would ruin my story won't it. Anyways, she already died in the tv show so that's all I care about, except Inuyasha's still really stupid.
Julie: yeah it was, but whatever. I was hoping you guys would be like, "no, please don't say that's coming." And maybe that worked and maybe didn't. Thanks for the review!
yanochka91: Haha, I wish I could. But don't worry; this isn't "InuKag Romance/Drama" for nothing. And they haven't seen the list of who's in, 'cause they still have to audition.
Rae-orri: Aw…I love all your reviews! They're so long and sweet and funny! And you're usually always the first reviewer I get for my chapters! Thank you so much! Now…as for the response for your review, I was starting to read it when my friend came over so we could play tennis. I read, "You know what... throws paper on floor" I thought you were gonna yell at me for making this too dramatic. Lol, I was like, "Oh great..." After playing tennis I came back to read the review and it actually turned out to be a really, really nice review. It's cool how you can take the drama and put it into compliments. And you know what? Nooo! Don't cut the paper! Thanks for the cool, awesome, wonderful, etc etc review!
A/N: Geez, I write too much. Now, FINALLY, on with the story. Well, unless you just skipped down here, then I guess that could work too.
Oh yeah, another thing. I made a mistake in the deadlines, it seems that Kagome and Inuyasha has different deadlines. Well, pretend they're the same. Gosh, I make too many mistakes.
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Crawling in the Dark
Chapter Nine
"Perfect by nature,
icons of self indulgence.
Just what we all need,
more lies about a world that…"
- Everybody's Fool by Evanescence
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The try outs were just five days away. It was March 11. Kagome, Ayame, and Sango decided they would leave three days early, so they can have some fun in the city. Unfortunately, the ticket to New York City cost a fortune. After purchasing the ticket, Kagome realized that she couldn't do anything fun for a while, for she had spent almost all of her money. As for Ayame and Sango, their parents agreed to buy the ticket for them. Kagome was a little jealous, but then realized that her mom was doing this for her own good. She was starting her own life now, and couldn't depend on her mom. Plus, this movie would probably pay her a whole bunch, that is, if she gets in it.
Kagome started packing her stuff. She brought a book, a CD player, a few CDs, and clothes. She looked at her backpack, it was practically empty. What else was there to bring anyways?
For Ayame and Sango, they brought everything they possibly can. From makeup (which took about a backpack full) to blankets (they hated hotel blankets). Once packed up, their rooms were practically empty, while Kagomes' looked unchanged.
They spent their last day sleeping in sleeping bags.
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"Alright guys, time to go, it's already six!" Kagome yelled at her friends. She was excited, yet nervous. What if she doesn't make it? Would any other movies want her?
"Kagome, it's six in the morning!" Ayame complained.
"The plane doesn't leave until seven thirty!" Sango added on.
"Exactly, we have an hour and a half. Getting ready takes about ten minutes and driving takes about thirty to an hour, depending on traffic. This leaves us twenty to forty minutes of check in and eating time. Do we really want to miss the plane?" Kagome said intelligently.
Ayame groaned. She hated when Kagome got smart on them. But she didn't argue, because she knew that Kagome was right.
After getting dressed, both Sango and Ayame grabbed their suitcases and backpacks and left out the door.
"Kagome, how can you go with just a backpack?" Sango asked.
"Because all I need is clothes and entertainment." Kagome started heading out the door.
Ayame grabbed her own two suitcases and backpack and followed them. "Gosh, this is heavy."
When they got to the parking lot, Hojo was there. He had a bouquet of flowers in his hand. Kagome ran towards him and stopped right in front of him.
"Hojo!" Kagome smiled, "what are you doing here?"
"Well, I thought I should say my goodbyes. Good luck on the try outs and the movies!" He said and smiled.
Kagome hugged him and walked back to the car, putting her backpack in the trunk.
"Wait! Kagome!" Hojo ran after her. When Kagome turned back, he straightened himself a little bit and said, "Uh…these are for you." He handed her the flowers.
"Thanks Hojo." She took them and hugged him once more. Hojo was such a nice person, sometimes a little bit too nice.
"New York, here we come!" Sango screamed and started the engine.
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Inuyasha got up and kissed Kikyo on the forehead. "Today's the day," he whispered in her ears.
She opened her eyes and looked at him, "I'm so glad try outs are in this city. I can see you whenever I want, right?"
"Right," he smiled. Truthfully, Inuyasha hoped Kikyo wouldn't see him too often. Even though that sounded a little rude, it was the truth. If the people in charge of the movie saw him hanging out with her day after day, they might think he's not focusing on the movie.
He grabbed a few of his things and started driving. It would only take fifteen minutes. Inuyasha knew she would miss her, Kikyo, his fiancé.
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Kagome entered the room by herself. It was the day of the try outs. Her friends weren't with her anymore, they weren't allowed to. She walked up to the sign-in center.
"Name?" The guy asked her.
"Kagome Higurashi."
"Good, take a spot on one of the chairs." He pointed to his left. There were already many girls there.
After the place was filled up, a man with dark black hair took the stage.
He tapped the microphone for testing. "Hi everyone. My name is Nobunaga and I am the director and producer of this movie," he said proudly, "As you may know, the movie is called 'The Notebook'. Every one of you girls here has a fair chance in the auditions, which will be held two days from now..."
Kagome let out a sigh of relief, at least she got more time to calm down and think straight.
"…each of you will have to memorize some parts of this movie and perform it to the judges on audition day. Perform means not just standing there and recite it. It means you must actually act it. I know for some of you, this is your first movie. Do not be afraid. Now, let's introduce our judges for this movie. First, we have Ginta and Hakkaku, our co-director and co-producers."
The room filled with applause as the two entered onto the stage.
"Next, we have Kagura, she is our music director."
More applause as she entered the room.
"Then, we have Mantan and Hiten, our visual directors."
The two entered the room, followed by applause.
"And last, but not least, me, Nobunaga." He smiled stupidly, then continued, "Thank you judges, you may exit the stage. Now, let's have our room divided according to what role you want to take."
He went through a whole list of roles the girls could play, from the old woman to one to one liner parts.
"Would all girls playing Allie Hamilton go to the right side of the room."
Almost half of the young girls immediately rushed to the right. Kagome looked at them; each of them had striking confidence. What did she have? Nothing. What has she gotten herself into? She was going to be humiliated.
"Hi, I'm Sakura, you can call me Saku." Kagome heard one of the girls introduce herself. "I played in many movies and I hope this will add on to my list."
Kagome rolled her eyes; she could tell that girl was full of herself.
After waiting for a long time, Nobunaga finally got to them. He and all the girls got into a huddle, kind of like what a football team does.
"Alright girls, this is the most important part of the movie." He said in a near whisper, "That means you have to memorize twice as much lines and recite it. Here are the scripts and remember, auditions are on the twenty third, you have exactly two days. It will take place at 6pm, so make sure you have something good to eat. You will perform it to the judges one by one in a room."
Kagome was relieved; well, she wouldn't humiliate herself in front of the girls at least.
Nobunaga handed them a package of paper. From what Kagome saw, it was about three to four pages. How could she memorize all that in two days? She was smart but not that smart.
It was almost sunset, that means she still has tonight, whole day tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow. Maybe she could pull it off.
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Inuyasha entered the room and signed in; there were two girls who hadn't left yet. They were talking to a guy who seemed important. Inuyasha looked around the room, it was almost filled up. "I got here just in time." He said fully of himself.
After the girls left, the guy walked on the stage and started talking, "I'm Nobunaga, I am the director and producer…"
Inuyasha zoned out, was this guy boring. Not only was his speech, but his voice was too.
"Would all Noah Calhouns stand at the right corner of this room."
Inuyasha, no idea what's going on, walked towards the right. There were about twenty guys.
Nobunaga came to them and said, "Alright, this is the most important part of the movie." He said in a near whisper, "That means you have to memorize twice as much lines and recite it."
"We have to memorize lines? But isn't this supposed to be try outs?" Inuyasha asked him rudely.
"If you were listening you would have known all this," He said, not answering Inuyasha's question, Nobunaga then continued, "here are the lines and don't forget, auditions are on the twenty third, you have exactly two days. It will take place at 8pm, so make sure you have a good dinner. You will perform it to the judges one by one in a room."
"What?" Inuyasha said frustratingly, "Two days is not enough."
Nobunaga ignored him.
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Two girls shared a room in the hotel. The hotel was more like a suite. It was pretty fancy. Kagome wondered how they could afford all this; there were at least one hundred women and probably the same amount of men. But then she figured most of them would be going home, probably including her.
She was hungry, it was past dinner time.
"Wonder where Ayame and Sango are?" She asked herself. After asking the office of the suite, she went to visit them. Kagome knocked on the door.
Sango answered. "Hey Kagome," She yawned a little.
Kagome entered the room. Ayame was lying on the couch, studying a piece of paper, while rubbing her temples. After hearing Kagome enter, she put down the paper and turned around, "Hey, how were auditions?"
"We didn't have them today," She sighed, while getting confused look from her friends, "We got scripts that we're supposed to memorize and then perform it to the judges." Her friends nodded. Then Kagome added, "In two days."
Ayame raised an eyebrow, "How much do you have to remember?"
"About three pages of scenes."
Sango nodded, "That sucks, same with us. We have to remember this piece by tomorrow." Sango pointed to the paper Ayame was studying before Kagome came in.
"Yeah, it sucks. Tomorrow we're going to perform with the whole orchestra. They're all really talented." Ayame gulped.
Kagome sighed, "Well, at least you're in it automatically." She said while getting nods from her friends, "I guess this means there's no real dinner tonight. I have to go memorize lines and you have to memorize music. I'll see you guys later."
A/N: Aren't you proud of me? I actually didn't end with a cliffhanger, but that does not mean you can slack off on reviewing, lol. And you know what? I really couldn't think of a good song to fit this chapter.