Disclaimer: I'm sort of dreading this next scene—I mean, I don't own Inuyasha!
Slay The Music
Scene Twenty: Time for Worry
The hand of Sesshômaru glided into the wall as if it were not there. Acting carefully, he reached in further. Sure enough, his hand came to rest on the collar of what felt like the robes of someone who held a royal position would wear. He dragged out the figure—what ever it was.
The lights were flickering.
Water sprayed from the ceilings.
People ran as they screamed.
The fire alarms went off.
And so did the lights.
It was the perfect distraction.
And it was most definitely Naraku.
Glaring at the repulsive creature he had pulled out of the wall, he swiftly begun his attack. Knowing it wasn't the best time to think of such, Sesshômaru was glad he had worn his demon lord robes—complete with the armor. Poison claw, dodge, another try, another dodge. Naraku wasn't going to be so easy.
Through the darkness, Sesshômaru felt branch like tentacles grab his robes. They hoisted him into the air and proceeded to choke him. He could feel other limbs race towards him as if to impale him.
"Sankon Tessou!" Shouted a voice through the darkness.
A bright flash of demon energy was introduced to the dark as Sesshômaru fell from the grasp of Naraku's appendages. Sesshômaru could almost picture the scowl of Naraku as Naraku's demon energy faded away.
He was gone.
"Daijobu ka?" Inuyasha asked as he ran over to his brother.
"I'm fine, brother," Sesshômaru said standing up.
"Who was that?" Kagome asked as the rest of the group came to stare at the spot where Naraku's energy was last felt.
"Naraku," Sesshômaru said stoically as he tried to find remnants of the demon.
"Why was he here?" Ayame asked.
"His soul smelt of revenge," Sesshômaru answered.
"Revenge?" Sango repeated, "Against whom? Inuyasha?"
"What did you do this time, Inuyasha?" Miroku asked.
"I don't know!" Inuyasha defended himself.
"You must've done something! Not every person's enemy hides out in a wall just so he can kill 'im!" Kôga said.
"I really don't know what I did!" Inuyasha protested.
"Think Inuyasha, think!" Hakkaku said.
"I'm thinkin', I'm thinkin'!" Inuyasha growled.
There was a silence.
"Anything?" Sango asked.
Inuyasha shook his head.
"I doubt you'll get an answer out of Inuyasha," Sesshômaru said, "I would suspect that Naraku is also after this Sesshômaru. Be back at the hotel in thirty minutes," he said walking away.
"Some brother you have there, Inuyasha," Ayame said as they all stared confused at Sesshômaru's disappearing form.
As the group was shoved off into rehearsal the next day, Kikyô was keeping the other managers on their toes. Yelling at them all morning had not been on Kagura, Myôga, or Sesshômaru's agendas.
"What happened there yesterday? I'm getting complains left and right! Two people were injured Sesshômaru, it was your job to make sure that didn't happen!" Kikyô yelled.
"There were no casualties," Sesshômaru stated coolly.
"We're getting fined over a hundred thousand yen, and all you have to say for it is: 'There were no casualties?'" Kikyô said.
"It's not like we don't have the money," Kagura pointed out.
"You're reputation is on the line," Kikyô glared at her.
"Well sorry for not being there," Kagura rolled her eyes.
"Keep that up and we'll have to find another manager for CLOUD666." Kikyô frowned.
"Here. A hundred thousand yen for you to pay back those unfortunate fans," Kagura said throwing the money at her. "Now, if you're satisfied, I have a band to manage."
"She's right," Myôga said as Kagura walked out of the conference room.
Kikyô sighed and sat down.
Sesshômaru followed Kagura's path out of the room, as did Myôga.
"I'm getting to old for this," Kikyô sighed as she lay her head down on the table.
"Ah! Sesshômaru!" Kôga said as Sesshômaru walked onto the stage.
"What is it?"
"We kinda need a drummer," Kôga said pointing to the empty drum set.
"Where's Ginta?" Sesshômaru raised his eyebrow.
"Hah! You're a genius!" Kôga slapped his forehead, "Ginta! Where are you!?"
"Inuyasha," Sesshômaru said walking towards his brother. "You have the night off tonight... however, you and Kagome are to remain indoors."
"Indoors!? Why!?" Inuyasha yelled.
"You're being chased by Naraku, you idiot hanyô. Kikyô is throwing mad bitch fits and the rest of the group must have six bodyguards assigned to each of them."
"Fine, I'll stay inside," Inuyasha growled as he picked up his guitar and proceeded to tune the perfectly tuned instrument.
"Inuyasha," Sesshômaru glared at his younger brother.
"What!?"
"I'm serious."
"I know, I know. I'm not that dumb. I'll stay inside, okay?!" Inuyasha barked.
Sesshômaru glared at his brother once more before walking off of the stage to let them practice.
"From the top!" Inuyasha yelled as he started with practice.
The drums started—One! Two! Three! Four! Inuyasha played out the guitar riffs dramatically over Ginta's drumming. Then Kôga went on with the bass solo, and after, joined Inuyasha for an almost perfect unison.
"WOUNDS wa fukasugite me no mae mienakute, sonna sugata tada mitsumeta," Inuyasha sang in a strange harmony.
"Wounds are too deep, I loose sight of what's before me, just watching that figure," Kôga repeated in a strange English accent.
"Ne... waratte yo mou nakanaide, koko kara zutto anata o mite iru wa," Inuyasha's voice ended in a deep shadow.
From there the drumming picked up, as did the bass, the guitar's melody went up and down as if to symbolize a fast pulsing heart beat. They stopped in the middle.
"Something isn't right," Inuyasha said.
"No, something isn't right," Kôga agreed.
"Is it me?" Ginta asked.
"No—there isn't enough guitar parts."
"You've gotta be crazy, you can't play two parts at once," Kôga protested.
"Kôga, I think you have to agree, it's time we finished up this band," Inuyasha said seriously.
"Are you suggesting we break it up?"
"No. We're going to get two more guitarists and a drummer, dumb ass. I think it would be better."
"You're giving up lead guitar?"
"Well then lets find a new vocalist who can speak English, French, and Japanese fluently," Inuyasha offered.
"Let's find a new guitarist," Kôga said.
"Thought so, I don't think Myôga would mind... We should start searching."
"What benefit does this have on the band?" Kôga asked skeptically.
"Better sound," Inuyasha said.
"Good luck finding a decent drummer—I think Aya got the last one, Kôga said pointing at Ginta."
"We also still have to worry about Naraku."
"Did I hear someone say drummer?" Ayame asked.
"Maybe," Kôga shrugged.
"You guys are so lucky you know me," Ayame winked at the two, "I'll have a whole line up of drummers tonight!"
"I can't go out tonight, I'm grounded," Inuyasha rolled his eyes.
"Sucks for you! But, we could always have tryouts at the hotel."
"But we're in Korea!" Kôga said.
"And I have sources!" Ayame giggled, "Don't worry your puny little brains out, you could come with me too Kôga, if you wanted."
"Let's talk to Myôga first, alright?" Inuyasha said.
"No problems."
"..So we were thinking that by adding on three other members to the band, we'd be able to increase our popularity," Kôga said.
The two looked eagerly down at the old man.
"Well," Myôga started, "As long as they aren't introduced until after the tour, then it's okay, but for now, keep it down."
"Yes, sir," Inuyasha nodded.
"Don't forget, on top of rivaling bands and the top spot, you have Naraku to worry about. I don't want to see this get in the way, do you hear me?"
"Loud and clear," Kôga said.
As the two walked out of the office and onto the stage, they saw Miroku standing there playing one of his songs.
"I hear... you guys are looking for a lead guitarist?" Miroku asked.
"Yeah—what's it to ya?"
"Do I need a résumé or something?"
End Chapter.
Wow, is it just me or did my vocabulary get bigger? Well, here's another turn of events. I bet Inuyasha is pissed at me now. He has to worry about albums, his looks, his guitar skills, his guitar, his band, his overall career, NEW BAND MEMBERS, Kagome, AND Naraku. Poor Inuyasha. Read, review, enjoy!