So She Sings Again Chapter 9: The Curse Revealed, an inuyasha fanfic

A/N

This chapter is kinda long but it's mostly because of all the songs. I wanted it to be longer but I got tired of typing towards the und so if it gets boring…I'm sorry! Well here ya go! Enjoy! lol!

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Chapter 9 The Curse Revealed (Finally right?)

After Kikyo finished her song it was only five minutes until midnight. Kagome had already changed her outfit. This time she was wearing all leather; her hair was left down slightly curled with two strands that went around towards the back. By the time Kikyo walked off the stage and the stage crew set everything up for Kagome's performance, only about two minutes remained until midnight and Kagome was a bundle of nerves. What is the people rejected her and booed her off the stage?

The lights went out and the dancers Kagome had asked to dance with her, Ayame and Sango among them, were waiting back stage. But Kagome was no where to be seen. The music began her dancers walked on the stage, three people from stage left and two from stage right. There were the three guys and Sango and Ayame. At the same time Kagome appeared from the ceiling, only hanging on to a single pole and began to sing as she was slowly lowered down.

"Toxic"

Brittany Spears

Baby, can't you see
I'm calling
A guy like you
Should wear a warning
It's dangerous
I'm fallin'

As she neared the stage on of the guy grabbed her, around the waist and helped her on to the stage, the rest continued dancing.

There's no escape
I can't wait
I need a hit
Baby, give me it
You're dangerous
I'm lovin' it

Kagome, Ayame and Sango began to dance around the guys who just stood there, looking as them as the girls circled around them.

Too high
Can't come down
Losing my head
Spinning 'round and 'round
Do you feel me now

The girls pushed away from the guys, but continued dancing with them.

With a taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slipping under
With a taste of a poison paradise
I'm addicted to you
Don't you know that you're toxic
And I love what you do
Don't you know that you're toxic

The girls moved away from their dance partners. Kagome moved to center stage and Ayame and Sango walked to the side grabbing dark colored curtains, pulling them in front of Kagome. It was a minute and a half into the song, mere seconds until midnight would be upon them.

Inuyasha knew something was happening. The look of worry and concern on Ayame and Sango's faces scared him. What was going on behind the curtains that kept Kagome hidden? Inuyasha had a feeling that he and the rest of the audience would soon find out.

He did his best to stay hidden as he began his transformation from hanyou to human. At the same time Kagome was having a transformation of her own.

Kagome continued her singing, as she felt her self change. For this one night she was no longer human. She felt stronger and more agile. Her sense of smell had also gotten stronger.

It's getting late
To give you up
I took a sip
From my devil's cup
Slowly
It's taking over me

Slowly Ayame and Sango pulled the curtains back revealing a totally different Kagome, A no longer human Kagome. She took a couple steps forward. Gasps were heard throughout the audience. The new Kagome had black dog ears atop her head, and sharp claws, her teeth, were now sharp fangs. Ignoring the audiences surprise she continued her singing and dancing.

Too high
Can't come down
It's in the air
And it's all around
Can you feel me now

The lights began blinking on and off, causing the dancers and Kagome to appear as if they were other worldly beings.

Don't you know that you're toxic

Suddenly Kagome and her dance partner disappeared from sight, only to mysteriously appear at the back of the audience. He was in one aisle and she in the other. They made their decent back stage. The crowd was amazed by the 'trick,' Just looking at the surprise on their faces proved this. They met back in center stage dancing close to each other. Everyone danced in sync (he he). And Kagome continued her singing.

With a taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slipping under
With a taste of a poison paradise
I'm addicted to you
Don't you know that you're toxic

Intoxicate me now
With your lovin' now
I think I'm ready now
I think I'm ready now
Intoxicate me now
With your lovin' now
I think I'm ready now

When the song ended, the girls fell back into the guys arms, and posed like that. A few seconds after it ended silence met Kagome ears before the crowd stood and applauded her. She sighed in relief and walked off stage, to ready herself to sing with Kikyo. Despite all the dancing she did before she wasn't tired at all.

Inuyasha was totally speechless! Kagome turned into a hanyou on the new moon like he turned human. Realization suddenly hit him! This was why Kikyo wanted to change the contest's time!

"Now you know her secret, Inuyasha." Said Sesshomaru, who was standing next to him.

"Yeah but how did you find out before me?" he asked.

"I went to apologize to her the day you broke up, to tell her I was sorry for how you had treated her. When I got to her house her front door was left open, so I walked in. I called her name a few times but no one answered so I made my way to her room. That's when I found her in her hanyou form. She was surprised to see me and after a few minutes I talked her into telling me." Sesshomaru answered.

"Oh I see. But why didn't you tell me after you found out?"

"Because first of all she asked me not to, and second of all you had just broken up and had no right to know that anyway."

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"Ready Kikyo?" Asked Kagome and innocent smile on her face.

"Yeah! Let's just get this over with!" Answered Kikyo trying not to sound scared but failing miserably. She was terrified of Kagome now. She hadn't expected this to be her transformation! Kagome could seriously hurt her now!

"You're not scared are you? I mean I'm not going to hurt you, at least not with all these people around us." Kagome taunted grinning wickedly.

"Why would I be scared of you? You can't hurt me."

"Now two of our contestants Kagome and Kikyo will sing Me Against the Music together!" Akito announced before Kagome could reply to what Kikyo had said.

The girls walked on stage waiting for the song to begin. Kagome glanced at Kikyo, who seemed to be avoiding her gaze. As soon as the song started the girls began dancing.

"Me Against The Music"

BRITNEY SPEARS
(feat. Madonna)

All my people in the crowd
Grab a partner take it down!

(Kagome) It's me against the music
(Kikyo) Uh uh
(Kagome) It's just me
(Kikyo) And me
(Kagome) Yeah
(Kikyo) C'mon

(Kikyo) Hey Britney?
(Kagome) Are you ready?

(Kikyo) Uh uh, are you?

Kikyo+Kagome No one cares
Kagome It's whippin'my hair, it's pullin' my waist
Kikyo+Kagome To hell with stares
Kagome The sweat is drippin' all over my face
Kikyo+Kagome No one's there
Kagome I'm the only one dancin' up in this place
Kikyo+Kagome Tonight I'm here
Kagome Feel the beat of the drum, gotta keep it that bass
Kagome I'm up against the speaker, tryin' to take on the music
Kagome It's like a competition, me against the beat
Kagome I wanna get in the zone, I wanna get in the zone
Kagome If you really wanna battle, saddle up and get your rhythm
Kagome Tryin' to hit it, you could die
Kagome In a minute I'm a take a you on, I'm a take a you on
Hey, hey, hey

CHORUS
Kag+Kik All my people on the floor
Kag Let me see you dance
Kik Let me see ya
Kag+Kik All my people wantin' more
Kag Let me see you dance
Kik I wanna see ya
Kag+Kik All my people round and round
Kag Let me see you dance
Kik Let me see ya
Kag+Kik All my people in the crowd
Kag Let me see you dance
Kik I wanna see ya
Kag+Kik So how would you like a friendly competition
Kag+Kik Let's take on the song
Kag+Kik It's you and me baby, we're the music
Kag+Kik Time to party all night long

Kag+Kik We're almost there
Kag I'm feelin' it bad and I can't explain
Kag+Kik My soul is bare
Kag My hips are movin' at a rapid pace
Kag+Kik Baby feel it burn
B: From the tip of my toes, runnin' through my veins
Kag+Kik And now it's your turn
Kag Let me see what you got, don't hesitate
Kag I'm up against the speaker, tryin' to take on the music
Kag It's like a competition, me against the beat
Kag I wanna get in the zone, I wanna get in the zone
Kag If you really wanna battle, saddle up and get your rhythm
Kag Tryin' to hit it, you could die
Kag In a minute I'm a take a you on, I'm a take a you on
Hey, hey, hey

CHORUS - as before

Kag+Kik Get on the floor, baby lose control
Kag+kik Just work your body and let it go
Kag+Kik If you wanna party, just grab somebody
Kik Hey Britney
Kag+Kik We can dance all night long

Kik Hey Britney, you say you wanna lose control
Kik Come over here I got somethin' to show ya
Kik Sexy lady, I'd rather see you bare your soul
Kik If you think you're so hot, better show me what you got
Kik All my people in the crowd, let me see you dance
Kik C'mon Britney lose control, watch you take it down

Kag+Kik Get on the floor, baby lose control
Kag+Kik Just work your body and let it go
Kag+Kik If you wanna party, just grab somebody
Kik Hey Britney
Kag+Kik We can dance all night long

CHORUS - as before

Kik All my people in the crowd, let me see you dance
Kik C'mon Britney take it down, make the music dance
Kik All my people round and round, party all night long
Kik C'mon Britney lose control, watch you take it down

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Inuyasha was still in the corner marveling at how well Kagome and Kikyo danced and sang together. If they weren't enemies you'd think they were best friends. (Like that would ever happen!) But looking at Kikyo he noticed she had a scared look on her face. 'She's afraid of Kagome!' He thought. He continued to watch them smiling at Kikyo's uneasiness.

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The song ended and Kagome and Kikyo were about to walk off stage when Akito stopped them. "Wait a minute girls," He said. "I want to talk to you."

'I knew this was coming.' thought Kagome They followed him to center stage, Kikyo staying a couple feet from Kagome. Far enough away so that Kagome wouldn't be able to hurt her.

"I and I'm sure the audience is wondering the same thing but, what happened to you, Kagome. I mean obviously you're no longer just human."

Taking a deep break Kagome answered, "Yes Akito you're right. Before I was born a dark priestess cursed me. She was jealous of my mother. So on every night of the new moon I become a half demon, a hanyou. But each time the change takes place it lasts longer and longer."

"But why keep it a secret for so long?"

"Do I really need to answer that? Not all people are exactly friendly to demons. I was afraid people would judge me like they have judged other half demons and demons I know. Like what's about to happen next."

"What? What are you talking about?" Asked Akito who was very confused.

Suddenly the back doors burst open and Kikyo's parents came running in. "You!" Screeched Kikyo's mother. "Stay away from my daughter! If you so much as lay one finger on her….."

"Like this?" Said Kagome poking Kikyo in the arm.

"You Monster! We're pulling our daughter out of this competition at once!" Yelled Kikyo's father.

"But Daddy!" pouted Kikyo.

No buts!" He walked on the stage, grabbed Kikyo by the arm and dragged her all the way out the door.

"Glad that's over." Mumbled Kagome. "Well If we're done here, I think I'll let Sango and Ayame have their turn. She then walked back stage and straight to the dressing room to change. Ayame and Sango were already on stage singing. She could hear them quite well with her demon ears.

Now that she was alone she had some time to think to herself. She suddenly remembered that earlier she had seen Inuyasha in the crowd. Just thinking about it brought back memories of that faithful day….

Flashback

"What was it you wanted to tell me?" Kagome asked Inuyasha taking a seat across from him in the small diner. They had often met here to get a bite to eat to just to spend time together. They had made so many memories here.

"I've met someone else." He replied looking at the wall behind her.

"WHAT? Are you breaking up with me?" Kagome couldn't believe his words. She had always felt this connection to Inuyasha, almost like they were meant to be together forever. It was a feeling she couldn't explain.

"Yeah. It's over between us. I don't have feelings for you anymore." Inuyasha answered bluntly.

"I can't believe this is happening!" Said Kagome as tears began streaming down her face. Was he serious? Could this be a bad dream?

"Believe it." Said Kikyo as she walked up to Inuyasha taking a seat on his lap, "Your history."

Kagome quickly got up out of her seat and ran out the door, straight to her car. She glanced behind her one more time to see Kikyo and Inuyasha laughing, probably at her.

End

She wiped the tears form her face and left the dressing room it sounded like Sango and Ayame were done and Akito was about to announce the winner. She took her place on stage next to Sango.

"And the winner of the two thousand dollar prize is…..Kagome Higurashi!" Yelled Akito handing her a bouquet of flowers. She was so happy she didn't know what to do. This was okay since Ayame and Sango had her wrapped in such a tight hug she couldn't move.

"Would you sing us one last song tonight, Kagome?" Asked Akito.

"Sure." She walked to the end of the stage and took a seat, her legs dangling off the side. The music started and she began to sing.

"Reflection"

CHRISTINA AGUILERA

Look at me
You may think you see
Who I really am
But you'll never know me
Every day
It's as if I play a part
Now I see
If I wear a mask
I can fool the world
But I cannot fool my heart

Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?

I am now
In a world where I
Have to hide my heart
And what I believe in
But somehow
I will show the world
What's inside my heart
And be loved for who I am

Ayame and Sango walked from backstage, sat next to her and wrapped their arms around Kagome. They each had a head resting on her shoulder.

Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
Why is my reflection
Someone I don't know?
Must I pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?

There's a heart that must be
Free to fly
That burns with a need to know
The reason why

Why must we all conceal
What we think, how we feel?
Must there be a secret me
I'm forced to hide?
I won't pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?

When the song ended the audience clapped and then people began to leave. Kagome and her friends walked off the stage to Sesshomaru and Rin, who were waiting for them. They were all about to leave when Kagome saw Inuyasha, Koga and Miroku coming towards them. Right now she really wasn't in the mood to talk to Inuyasha, But their was no where to go, people getting up from their seats were blocking all her exits! In seconds she would be face to face with Inuyasha, the last person she wanted to see right now!

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DUN DUN DUN! A cliffy! Just what you all love right? Lol. Reflection is such a pretty song. Don't you agree? Please R&R!

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