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Chapter 8:

Kagome thought a lot about what Kurama said. She loved Hiei but she didn't want to leave the Dark Jewels. 'Why can't punks fall in love?' she questioned herself as she got ready for the last practice before they went on tour.

Later in the day after everyone was ready they drove down to the rehearsal studio. The bands set up their equipment and then their managers came in to watch the practice. The Dark Jewels took the stage. As they preformed Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, and the Shikon Betrayals watched. Also Inuyasha tried his best, which wasn't mush, not to insult the punk band.

Sango, Keiko, and Botan took their instruments while, this time, Kagome stood at the mike.

I'm sure that the heart I left behind still lies hidden in the heart of the deep, deep forest.

Exhausted, without the strength to search people vanish into the infinite darkness.

If it's so small, I wonder if I can see it even now?

As we live on, we lose a little bit more. Shrouded in falsehoods and lies, we stand frozen to the spot, unable to cry out

The days pass by and change, without us even realizing how blue the sky really is.

Overcoming that made-up scheme, we live the present, and our rusted hearts begin to beat again!

If we can find the rhythm of time, we can fly once again

We live our lives wandering to the ends of the earth. Believing (in you?), now I begin my journey with you, in search of the light.

We live our lives wandering to the ends of the earth. Believing (in you?), now I begin my journey with you, in search of the light.

We live our lives wandering to the ends of the earth. Closing off the way back, we walk on for eternity.

We live our lives standing frozen to the spot, unable to cry out, for eternity...

I'm sure that the heart I left behind still lies hidden in the heart of the deep, deep forest.

Exhausted, without the strength to search people vanish into the infinite darkness.

If it's so small, I wonder if I can see it even now?

As we live on, we lose a little bit more. Shrouded in falsehoods and lies, we stand frozen to the spot, unable to cry out

The days pass by and change, without us even realizing how blue the sky really is.

Overcoming that made-up scheme, we live the present, and our rusted hearts begin to beat again!

If we can find the rhythm of time, we can fly once again

We live our lives wandering to the ends of the earth. Believing (in you?), now I begin my journey with you, in search of the light.

We live our lives wandering to the ends of the earth. Believing (in you?), now I begin my journey with you, in search of the light.

We live our lives wandering to the ends of the earth. Closing off the way back, we walk on for eternity.

We live our lives standing frozen to the spot, unable to cry out, for eternity...

As the song came to an end Kagome turned so no one could see the lone cheek that made its way down her cheek. Roughly brushing it away Kagome and the others made their way off the stage.

"That was great girls." Sesshomaru said. "Take a break."

"That's all?" Yura asked. "That pathetic performance wasn't worth my time. Tell me again why I have to go on tour with them."

"Like you could do better." Kagome said challenging her.

"I know I could."

"Then get your ass up there and try."

"Ok I will."

Yura took the stage and began singing, if that's what you wanted to call it. It sounded much worse than nails on a chalkboard. When she was done Inuyasha and Kikyo were the only ones applauding, everyone else stood in shock trying to stop the ringing in their ears.

"That was worse than Kikyo's band put together." Kagome cried walking up to Yura.

"You bitch!" Yura cried slapping Kagome. "I'm way better than you could ever wish to be."

"Oh hell no. You did not just hit me you stupid whore." Kagome yelled pulling her fist back and hitting Yura square in her face. "Let's see you perform with a black eye bitch."

"You stupid bitch!" Inuyasha yelled coming up to Kagome. "Who the hell do you think you are hitting Yura?"

"She got what she deserves. And who the hell do you think you're calling a bitch?"

"You I don't see anyone else standing here."

"Shut up Inuyasha.' Kagome yelled losing her temper. "I'm getting tired of your ass. You talk all this noise but can you back it up?" Now she was in his face and Sango was making her way over to Kagome before it could get out of hand.

"What do you think bitch. Come on do you think you can take me. Let's see what your punk ass got." Inuyasha yelled back.

"Fine then." Kagome said as she reached back and knocked Inuyasha in his face.

By now everyone had stopped what they were doing to watch and Sango had made her way over to Kagome and Inuyasha. "Come on Kagome. He's not worth it. Just walk away." She pleaded.

"Hell no!" Kagome yelled beating Inuyasha down while he was making a weak comeback. "He deserves it and you know it."

"Yes I know but get off him." Sango tried once again to get Kagome off of Inuyasha.

"Kagome!!!" A voice boomed behind her. "Get off of Inuyasha now."

"Like I said no. Not until he pays."

"Kagome I said now or you won't perform tomorrow."

"Fine Sesshomaru. I'll get you Inuyasha and your brother won't be there to help you." Kagome said getting up and spitting on him.

"Remember me never to get on her bad side." Yusuke whispered to Kuwabara.

"I know." He agreed.

Hiei sat there dazed. 'Wow' he thought.

"You know Inuyasha did get what he deserved." Kurama said turning to Hiei.

"I know." He replied.

By three rehearsal was over. "How bout we go for lunch." Botan chirped happily.

"Cool." Keiko replied. "I know a great restaurant near here."

"Does it have pizza?" Yusuke asked. Keiko nodded. "Then count me in."

It was decide they would go for pizza then back to the mansion to pack. At the restaurant then found a booth and squeezed in. Sango and Kurama, who were sitting by each other, were in their own little world together talking away, Keiko, Botan, Yusuke, and Kuwabara carried own their own little private conversations, but Kagome and Hiei sat silently stealing glances at one another every now and catching each others eyes.

Without a word, Kagome got up and left and Hiei followed her. "Wonder what's up with them. Kagome's been acting strange lately more distant and sad."

"It's nothing." Sango answered starting to feel guilty.

"Stop following me!" Kagome exclaimed turning a corner to get away from Hiei.

"No. Not until you tell me why you're willing to give up everything for some stupid rule." He answered.

"I told you. It's what I based my life upon. I can't go back now or everything would be a lie." With that she took off running and Hiei lost her in the crowd.

Kagome kept running and running until she reached to small house she, herself owned away from the group. No one knew about it not even Sango. There she let out all her feelings.

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