Disclaimer: Inuyasha not mine...but I wish he was...lol

Chapter 5

The next day the girls arrive at the Auditorium around 10:00 like everyone else to rehearse and get ready to sing. By the time everyone finished their makeup and changed outfits, it was time for the competition to continue from where it had left off.

"Welcome back everyone! It's me your host Akito Matsuda! Today will be just like yesterday. Each contestant will sing a song and one unlucky girl will go home unhappy. Lets begin!"

Kikyo sang her song, using her riches to possible help her win. She had on flash clothes and professional dancers.

"What a cheater! You aren't here to impress the judges with your riches. You're here to amaze them with your voice!" fumed Sango. Just like everyone else she was tired of Kikyo using her money to get what she wanted.

"I know. She won't win that way. Don't you worry about her just concentrate on your singing." Said Kagome.

"Next we have Ms. Higurashi, singing Good Bye to You by Michelle Branch

Goodbye To You"

Of all the things I've believed in
I just want to get it over with
Tears form behind my eyes
But I do not cry
Counting the days that pass me by

I've been searching deep down in my soul
Words that I'm hearing are starting to get old
It feels like I'm starting all over again
The last three years were just pretend
And I said,

Chorus:
Goodbye to you
Goodbye to everything that I knew
You were the one I loved
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
The one thing that I tried to hold on to

I still get lost in your eyes
And it seems that I can't live a day without you
Closing my eyes and you chase my thoughts away
To a place where I am blinded by the light
But it's not right

Chorus

And it hurts to want everything and nothing at the same time
I want what's yours and I want what's mine
I want you
But I'm not giving in this time

Chorus x2

And when the stars fall
I will lie awake
You're my shooting star

Hearing her sing this song gave him hope that maybe things will work for them if he tries his hardest to make her see, he is sorry and made a mistake. Akito introduced the next contestants and about an hour later the third round had ended. The judges were ready to make their decision.

"The second person to leave us is….." dramatic pause as he opens the envelope. "Kaori! I'm sorry." Akito says handing her a rose. "We will continue this after we have a 15 minute break.

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During the intermission Kagome and Ayame decided to go and get another bottle of water. Kagome had just stepped outside of the auditorium when a familiar leg blocked her path causing her to trip in fall. She met the ground with a hard thud, hearing an evil cackle behind her.

"What's the matter Higurashi? Forget how to walk?" Kikyo spat out in between fits of laughter. Ayame and Sango ran to Kagome's side each taking an arm and helping her up.

"Shut up Kikyo you know you tripped me!"

"Yeah but it was fun to see you fall on you face in front of all these people."

"That's funny. It seems you're the only one laughing. Why don't you and your friends go bother someone else!"

"But then it's no fun! But I do have more important matters to tend to. My boyfriend is somewhere over their hiding. See you around!"

Kagome glared at her retreating form. Her posse not far behind her. 'Gosh! I hate her so much! What did I ever do to her!' She continued her glare until Kikyo tripped into a man holding a tray filled with nachos and cheese. The man fell back the tray flying into the air and landing directly on Kikyo, completely staining her outfit. Her friends rushed to her side but she just shrugged them off.

"YOU BAKA!" She screamed at the innocent man. "LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO MY OUTFIT!"

"It wasn't his fault. You're the one that ran into him!" Kagome smile evilly at Kikyo.

"You had something to do with this didn't you!"

"I don't know what you are talking about! I've been here the whole time!" Smirked Kagome with her fingers crossed behind her back. In actuality she was the reason Kikyo tripped. Sometimes when she was really angry, things like this happened.

"UGGGGGG! Now I have to go change! Oh, well I guess I can always go buy a new one!" she smiled at this thought and headed back to the dressing rooms.

"Come on let's get our waters and head back." Said Ayame.

"I doubt Kikyo will be cleaned up before she has to sing again! She'll have to sing with cheese in her hair!" Sango laughed at the thought of Kikyo singing like this.

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Inuyasha had been watching the whole scene take place from afar. Kikyo had got what she deserved! Unfortunately this probably only made things worse for Kagome. But it had been funny so see Kikyo covered in cheese!

"Come on Inuyasha, time to get back to our seats. Miroku's getting a little too friendly with some of the ladies." Koga pointed to the far corner of the room. Miroku was surrounded by a bunch of girls, a huge grin on his lecherous face.

Inuyasha pushed his way through the crowed of giggling girls. When he finally reached Miroku he grabbed him by the wrist and pulled him away towards the auditorium.

"What was that for? Couldn't you tell I was busy!"

"I was saving you from getting slapped! You should be thanking me! It was only a matter of time before your hands would begin to wander. Plus you don't want to miss Sango, do you?"

"No," he sighed. They quickly hurried to their seats just as the lights faded out.

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Somehow Kikyo had managed clean herself up pretty good. Their was no sign whatsoever that she had once been covered in nachos and cheese.

"Wow! How did she get cleaned up so well in such a short time?" Wondered Ayame.

"I bet she used her miko powers. She does brag about "how" lucky she is to be such a powerful miko," every chance she gets," Said Sango answering Ayame's question.

"Yeah. Well good luck Kagome your next!"

"Thanks Ayame."

"Now introducing Higurashi Kagome singing Pieces of Me By Ashlee Simpson." Akito Matsuda ecstatically introduced Kagome.

"Pieces Of Me"

On a Monday, I am waiting
Tuesday, I am fading
And by Wednesday, I can't sleep
Then the phone rings, I hear you
And the darkness is a clear view
Cuz you've come to rescue me

Fall... With you, I fall so fast
I can hardly catch my breath, I hope it lasts

Chorus:
Ohhhhh
It seems like I can finally rest my head on something real
I like the way that feels
Ohhhhh
It's as if you know me better than I ever knew myself
I love how you can tell
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me

I am moody, messy
I get restless, and it's senseless
How you never seem to care

When I'm angry, you listen
Make me happy it's your mission
And you won't stop til I'm there

Fall... Sometimes I fall so fast
When I hit that bottom
Crash, you're all I have

Chorus:
Ohhhhh
It seems like I can finally rest my head on something real
I like the way that feels
Ohhhhh
It's as if you known me better than I ever knew myself
I love how you can tell
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me

How do you know everything I'm about to say?
Am I that obvious?
And if it's written on my face...
I hope it never goes away... yeah

On a Monday, I am waiting
And by Tuesday, I am fading into your arms...
So I can breathe

Chorus:
Ohhhhh
It seems like I can finally rest my head on something real
I like the way that feels
Ohhhhh
It's as if you've know me better than I ever knew myself
I love how you can tell
Ohhhhh
I love how you can tell
Ohhhhh
I love how you can tell
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me...

Just like they had done every other time the audience erupted in applause. Kagome bowed and walked off stage grinning. In about another half hour the last person had finished singing her song. It was time to see who the next person the judges thought needed to go.

"And the next person to leave us……is Minako!" Akito announced.

Minako walked up to Akito bawling her heart out. She took her rose and ran off the stage right into her mothers arms.

"Well that was interesting. Okay everyone we'll see you tomorrow then!"

The girls headed down the isle, ready to go home. They were all tired and wanted to go and relax. Maybe watch some movies and eat some popcorn. And that's exactly what they did!

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Thanks to all who have reviewed! I want to acknowledge Kumoko for helping me name the host! Thank you!