Chapter 6
The next day the girls awoke with difficulty. They had stayed up late watching some movies. It was worth it though. They had gotten some much needed girl time in. Each girl took turns in the shower and then went down for breakfast. Ayame being the first one up and first in the shower had already prepared breakfast. She made 3 omelets and some toast.
"Hurry up girls. We have to leave in an hour." Ayame informed Sango and Kagome as the sleepy heads sat down to eat. The trio ate quickly and placed their plates in the dishwasher and headed out the door.
Within a few minutes they arrived at the auditorium and immediately went back stage to apply their makeup for their performances. The Mirrors were full so they patiently waited their turn. Eventually enough room was made for them to take their turn. Just as they finished, the lights began to blink on and off signaling it was time for them to take their places and wait for their turn to sing.
Kikyo being first like always, sang with her professional dancers, dancing away behind her. Soon her song ended and Kagome took her place on the stage. This time she would be singing I hate Myself For Losing You, By Kelly Clarkson. The Music began and the word poured out of her mouth, in perfect melody.
I woke up today
Woke up wide awake
In an empty bed
Staring at an empty room
I have myself to blame
For the state I'm in today
And now dying
Doesn't seem so cruel
And oh, I don't know what to say
And I don't know anyway
Anymore
I hate myself for losing you
I'm seeing it all so clear
I hate myself for losing you
What do you do when you look in the mirror
And staring at you is why he's not here?
You got what you deserved
Hope you're happy now
'Cause everytime I think of her with you
It's killing me
Inside, and
Now I dread each day
Knowing that I can't be saved
From the loneliness
Of living without you
And, oh
I don't know what to do
Not sure that I'll pull through
I wish you knew
I hate myself for losing you
I'm seeing it all so clear
I hate myself for losing you
What do you do when you look in the mirror
And staring at you is why he's not here?
I hate myself for losing you
And oh, I don't know what to do
Not sure that I'll pull through
I wish you knew
And oh, I don't know what to say
And I don't know anyway
Anymore
No, no
I hate myself for losing you
(I'm seeing it all so clear)
I'm seeing it all so clear
I hate myself for losing you
What do you do when you look in the mirror
And staring at you is why he's not here?
What do you say when everything's said?
Is the reason why he left you in the end?
How do you cry when every tear you shed
Won't ever bring him back again?
I hate myself for loving you
'She hated herself for something that was his fault?' Thought Inuyasha. 'Is this how she feels? Or is it just a song she liked? Something tells me it's more than that…the way she sang it…I need to talk to her when this is all over.'
Kagome walked off the stage switching places with Ayame, who sang beautifully. Next was Sango. After all three had finished Singing they headed to the dressing room to talk. Little did they know someone was hiding, listening to every word that was said.
"Oh my gosh Kagome! Tomorrow is the night of the new moon! The night of curse the witch placed on you at birth!" Ayame informed everyone.
"I know but it doesn't take effect until 12:00 midnight."
"I know Kagome, we just get worried. What happens if this secret gets exposed? You could be ridiculed for the rest of you life!"
"Don't worry about me Sango. It's my problem and we have plenty of time in between then." Kagome said waving her hand, as if to wave away their worry.
Just as Kagome finished saying this they heard Akito announce that it was time for intermission. The three got up and left the room. When the unseen person felt it was safe to some out she left her hiding place.
"This is great! If I can get them to change the time for the performance tomorrow Kagome will never show her face here again and Inuyasha will be mine for the taking!" She said letting out an evil cackle. (You can probably guess who this person is now!)
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While Kagome, Ayame, and Sango were getting some refreshments, Kikyo put her plan into action. She made her way through the crowd toward the nearest judge. "Um excuse me sir?"
"Yes?" The judge looked up from his papers.
"I was wondering if we could change the time of tomorrow's performances." Kikyo asked in her sweetest voice.
"What time would you suggest?"
"11:00 at night."
"Why, that's kind of late don't you think?"
"Not at all!"
"I don't think so."
"What if I gave you something for doing this for me, all of you judges?"
"What do you have in mind?"
"A hundred dollars each."
"I think we can work something out." He said grinning and walking over to his fellow judges to hand them their share and tell them the change in plans.
"This is going to be perfect!" Kikyo said rubbing her hands together and heading backstage to ready herself for her next song.
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"Okay everyone! It's time to announce who the judges have decided is going home! And her name is….." Akito paused for dramatic effect, "Aya!
The losing girl walked from backstage accepting her rose before leaving without looking back. "Well now that the sad parts over with lets begin where we left off, shall we?" Kikyo dang her song and in a few minutes it was Kagome's turn.
"Good Luck!" Kikyo said to Kagome, Confusing her. This time Kagome was singing Every Heart, by Boa. It was one of her favorite songs.
Every Heart.
Ikutsu namida o nagashitara
every heart
sunao ni nareru darou
Dare ni omoi tsutaetara
every heart
kokoro mita sareru no darou
If there were many tears falling down,
Every heart would become gentle.
If everybody expresses what they think,
Every heart can be satisfied.
nagai nagai yoru ni obieteita
Tooi hoshi ni inotteta
I was frightened by the never ending night,
So I prayed to the distant stars.
meguru meguru toki no naka de
Bokutachi wa ai o sagashiteiru
Tsuyoku tsuyoku naritai kara
kyou mo takaisora miageteiru
In endlessly repeating time,
We were searching for love,
Because we wanted to become stronger.
We look up to the faraway sky.
donna egao ni deaetara
every heart
yume wo fumidasereruyo
hitowa
kanashimi no mukou ni
every heart
shiawase ukabete nemuru
The two of us, smiling, meet here,
Every heart has a habit of receiving its dreams.
Sadness has no effect on us,
Every heart gains happiness when it flies.
itsuka itsuka subete no tamashii ga
yasuraka ni nareru youni
Someday our souls will unite,
We will give peaceful approval.
meguru meguru toki no naka de
boku tachi wa ikite nanika wo shiru
toki ni warai shugoshi naite
kyou mo mada aruki tsuzukete iku
In endlessly repeating time,
We know why we are living.
We go through the nighttime laughing,
Both of us are mourning, yet we walk on.
osanai kioku no kata sumi ni
atatakai basho ga aru soushi
hoshi tachi ga hanasu mirai ga
itsumo kagayaite ita
so shine
Memories of everything has settled,
This is a warm place to be.
The stars separate us from the future,
We are always so brilliant,
So shine.
meguru meguru toki no naka de
Bokutachi wa ai o sagashiteiru
Tsuyoku tsuyoku naritai kara
kyou mo takaisora miageteiru
In endlessly repeating time,
We were searching for love,
Because we wanted to become stronger.
We look up to the faraway sky.
(I really love this song it's so pretty!)
When she finished she was rewarded with a massive applause and a standing ovation. Apparently they all liked the song too! She walked off stage with a huge grin on her face. Soon once again it was time for Akito to announce the next girl the judges voted off. This time the girls name was Emi. She was a very beautiful girl and walk to Akito with such grace and shook Akito's hand after accepting the rose. But as they were all getting ready to leave Akito made an announcement.
"Wait everyone! Before you leave I have to tell you something! It seems that tomorrow we will be starting at 11 at night."
"What!" Kagome gasped and jerked her face towards Kikyo. "You did this didn't you! You were listening to our conversation earlier!"
"Duh! I can't pass up an opportunity to embarrass you!"
"You're such a bitch!"
"And Proud of it! See ya then!" Kikyo walked off the stage her hips swinging back and forth.
"What are you going to do Kagome? You can't come here tomorrow." Ayame asked.
"I have to! I will not let Kikyo win!"
"Do what you have to, Kagome. We will help you through this."
"Thanks Sango. You guys are the best!"
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Inuyasha didn't understand. He knew Kikyo was somehow behind this time change. She knew what happened to him on the night of the new moon! Did this have something to do with hurting Kagome? But how? Was there something he didn't know? 'I'll just have to make sure I'm not seen when the time comes. I can't risk letting people know my weakness!'
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