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This is so sad. Final chapter!

Chapter Twenty

Breaking Free

Kagome and InuYasha rehearsed all week. They worked hard and for long periods of time but never let their friends hear what they sounded like.

"It's a surprise you guys!" Kagome smiled when they asked her.

Now it was Saturday morning and Kagome was more nervous then she had ever been in her entire life.

"Come on Kag! Eat something!" Rin pestered her friend at breakfast.

"I'm just not hungry Rin!" Kagome sighed, resting her chin in her hands, elbows on the table.

"Fine as long as you eat something at lunch!" Rin muttered.

"Sure."

InuYasha looked over at Kagome. "Kagome, are you sure you're ready?" he asked. Kagome blinked as she looked up at him. She smiled.

"Of course I'm ready! I've never been more ready in my entire life!" she assured him. But he didn't look convinced.

"Ok."


The North Street Theater was completely sold out for the show that night. Everyone in Tokyo was coming to watch. Whenever someone saw Kagome or InuYasha they screamed and asked for an autograph.

"Sure!" Kagome grinned when three younger girls ran up to her with a pad and pen. "To my biggest fans! Kagome Higurashi."

"Thank you!" they all shouted and ran off smiling and chatting and looking at the signature in awe. Kagome smiled as she watched them go.

"They aren't your biggest fans," someone said from behind Kagome. Her eyes widened and she gulped when she recognized the voice. Slowly she turned and faced…Naraku.

"Oh and what? You are? Don't make me laugh!" Kagome snapped, crossing her arms. Naraku smirked.

"Of course I am. I love your voice Kagome," he said. Kagome was getting a little scared. She frowned at Naraku.

"Look, after what you did to me a few weeks ago you expect me to even be talking to you!" she yelled. "You took me and my friends hostage Naraku! You're a dirty bastard and that's all you'll ever be. Good bye."

She started to walk off but Naraku grabbed her arm.

"Hold on wench I'm not done talking to y---"

"Is there a problem here?" someone asked from behind them. Kagome smiled. A bead of sweat slid down Naraku's temple. He whirled around and glared at InuYasha.

"Get lost freak!" he shouted. "It's none of your business!"

"If it involves Kagome it's my business!" InuYasha shouted right back.

"What it's not like you love her or anything," Naraku muttered as he stalked off. Kagome glared at him as he passed but afterwards ran over to InuYasha.

"Thanks InuYasha," she smiled weakly. "I was getting a little afraid."

"Anytime Kagome," InuYasha said, still starring after Naraku. "Come on. The contest is in 6 hours. We have to rehearse one more time and then get ready and be there by 7."

"Right."


It was 6:30 and the girls were all dressed up and ready. Kagome was hurrying around her dorm room looking for her curling iron.

"Ahh! Where is it?" she screamed, throwing all the towels out of the closet. Sango was brushing her teeth in the bathroom.

"Kaome ca dow!" she said threw a mouth full of toothpaste. "It'll ow up!"

"But I need to meet InuYasha at 6:45! And it takes at least ten minutes to curl all my hair!" Kagome moaned.

"Uh, Kagome?" Ayame said from her bed.

"Not now!"

"Kagome…!"

"One sec!"

"KAGOME!"

"WHAT!"

"Your curling iron is on your desk!"

Kagome stopped digging through the bathroom drawer and looked over at her desk. Sure enough, her curling iron was sitting right there. She rushed over and grabbed it.

"Heh, heh. Thanks Ayame," she said as she plugged it in. She began curling her hair as fast as she could but still making it look nice. She was wearing a dark blue sparkly halter top and a black mini skirt. On her feet were flip flops that matched her shirt. She had on lip gloss and purple eye shadow. She looked hot.

Sango was wearing a formal pink dress with a slit that reached her thigh. It was strapless and her hair was piled on top of her head. She wore big silver hoop earrings and light pink lip gloss and eye shadow.

Ayame's hair wasn't in it's normal pigtails. It was in one big ponytail raised high on her head. She was wearing a red tank top with jean skirt. Her earrings were dangling with little hearts on the bottom. Her lip gloss was clear and her eye liner was black.

Rin was the most casual. Her hair was normal and she was wearing a short orange dress. It had a pattern in the front and a V-neck cut. It also had long sleeves and Rin wore a shiny choker that was green. Her lips had soft lip gloss on them and her beautiful eyes had pink eye shadow and brown eye liner.

They were all ready to go.

"Come on!" Kagome said at 6:43. "We're really late!"


"Damn, where are they?" Miroku asked, glancing at his watch. The guys were all waiting at the bus stop for the girls. "They always take so long to get ready!"

"I hope they weren't captured by Naraku and Bankotsu again!" Koga said.

"Don't even joke like that!" InuYasha and Sesshomaru yelled.

"Sorry," Koga gulped.

"Hey guys! We're here!" they heard Sango's voice call. Their faces all lit up.

"Great!" Miroku said.

"Let's go!" InuYasha added.

The bus arrived a minute later and they all boarded. Taking their seats, it was each couple to a seat. InuYasha and Kagome discussed their song, Sango was smiling and looking out the window, an unconscious Miroku with a big red hand print on his face beside her. Rin and Sesshomaru were laughing at a joke and Koga and Ayame had just told the joke.

All was well.

They reached the Theater and got off quickly.

"See you guys after the show!" Kagome called and waved as she and InuYasha disappeared down a long hallway.

"Do you think they'll win?" Ayame asked as the group found seats close to the front.

"Of course!" Sango said, glaring at Miroku as his hand reached down.

"Well, I don't know, with just Kagome, yes, but now she has InuYasha…" Sesshomaru said, looking deep in thought.

"Who knows, maybe he's really actually good!" Rin laughed.

"No way," everyone said in unison.

"Ah! Hello Miss Higurashi!" Mr. Mishawaba greeted when Kagome and InuYasha walked back stage. "And…oh? Who might this be? Your partner I presume?"

"Yes. Mr. Mishawaba, this InuYasha! He's my partner for the final round!" Kagome smiled, linking arms with InuYasha.

"Well then, nice to meet you InuYasha," Mr. Mishawaba said, shaking hands.

"You too, sir," InuYasha said politely before Kagome dragged him off to greet the other contestants.

"Yo, Kagome!" Eri called. "Who's your partner?"

Kagome turned. "Oh, hey Eri! You remember InuYasha right?"

"Of course! How's it goin InuYasha?" Eri smiled.

"Fine thanks," InuYasha said dully.

"Who's your partner Eri?" Kagome asked.

"Oh, let me find him." Eri ran off and came back with her partner a couple minutes later. "This is Manten! He's Hiten's brother! He's a great singer!" Eri looked really happy. Manten smiled and Kagome nodded in return.

"Hey Higurashi!" Hiten called. "Is that InuYasha? He's not your partner is he?"

Kagome turned her attention to Hiten. She frowned. "Actually, he is my partner Hiten! Who's yours?"

Hiten smirked. "This girl named Yura I met! She's a kick ass singer!"

Kagome gasped. "Yura!" Just then, Yura walked over and grinned evilly at Kagome and InuYasha.

"Hey," she said, as Hiten wrapped and arm around her.

Kagome managed a gloomy smile before walking off to look for Kikyo. I wonder who her partner could be… Kagome wondered. InuYasha was thinking the same thing.

"Hey Kikyo!" Kagome shouted. "Who's your partner!"

Kikyo rounded and noticed Kagome. She snorted. "None of your business Higurashi! But since I'm so nice I guess I'll show you."

She grabbed the nearest guy. Kagome and InuYasha both gasped. Kagome had half expected it to be Hojo. But it wasn't. It was Naraku.

"Hey Kagome," Naraku winked. Kagome gagged. InuYasha stepped in front of her.

"Don't you dare talk to Kagome! You have no right!" he snarled.

"I have as much right as you shit head!" Naraku growled.

"Cut it out you two!" Kikyo snapped. "You can fight over me some other time. Come Naraku, we need to practice one last time."

"Fighting over…" Kagome's teeth clenched.

"Ignore her Kagome. Come on. It's already 7:10. We need to get ready and rehearse before the competition starts."

"Welcome!" Mr. Mishawaba yelled into the microphone from the stage. The audience erupted in an ear splitting cheer. Mr. Mishawaba was the announcer and host. "This is the final round of the competition! Whoever wins this will get their own record deal!"

More applause.

"So, let's not hesitate! First up is Ginta with his partner, Momijii!" Everyone clapped and quieted down to listen. Ginta and Momijii sang My Endless Love by Tom Jones and Dionne Warwick. They were pretty good but Kagome was confident her and InuYasha would do better.

Up next was Hakkaku and his partner, Shiori. They sang Blind Date by Margaret Whiting. Kagome felt the same as she had with the previous two and when the audience was done cheering it was Kikyo and Naraku's turn. Kagome struggled not to laugh when they started. Naraku was terrible but Kikyo made up for it by being amazingly good.

Although, they didn't stand a chance. Or so Kagome figured. When they exited the stage Kikyo stuck her tongue out at Kagome but Kagome ignored it. Naraku's eyes glinted red when he glanced at Kagome but InuYasha growled softly and Naraku kept on walking.

After Hiten and Yura sang, it was Eri and Manten.

"Great, we're last," Kagome moaned.

InuYasha had been silent the entire time. Kagome looked up at him.

"That was Eri and Manten!" Mr. Mishawaba called as the audience roared. "And last but certainly not least…"

"Are you ready InuYasha?" Kagome asked, looking up at the boy next to her. He looked back down at her. He smiled.

"Yeah," he said, taking her hand and squeezing it but not letting go.

"…Kagome and InuYasha!" Mr. Mishawaba concluded and everyone clapped and cheering. Kagome and InuYasha walking onto the stage, waving and smiling and each one took a microphone.

"Here we go Kagome," he whispered as everything turned silent. Kagome gripped her microphone tighter. The piano began to play a soft melody and everyone listened. InuYasha looked out over the audience with bright eyes.

InuYasha:
We're soarin', flyin'
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach

Kagome took a deep yet quiet breath.

Kagome:
If we're trying
So we're breaking free

InuYasha smiled over at Kagome and she returned his smile. Now…they were confident.

InuYasha:
You know the world can see us
In a way that's different than who we are

Kagome:
Creating space between us
Till we're separate hearts

Both:
But your faith it gives me strength
Strength to believe

They got ready…

Chorus #1
InuYasha:
We're breakin' free
Kagome:
We're soarin'
InuYasha:
Flyin'
Both:
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
InuYasha:
If we're trying
Both:
Yeah, we're breaking free
InuYasha:
Oh, we're breakin' free
Kagome:
Ohhhh

They were dancing around on stage. It was like a dream. Kagome was twirling and InuYasha was singing as best he could. And he was actually pretty much alright. The crowd was cheering madly. Sesshomaru, Miroku and Koga were completely shocked. InuYasha…could sing…like that!

InuYasha:
Can you feel it building
Like a wave the ocean just can't control
Kagome:
Connected by a feeling
Ohhh, in our very souls
Both:
Rising 'til it lifts us up
So every one can see

Chorus #2
InuYasha: We're breakin' free
Kagome: We're soarin'
InuYasha: Flyin'
Both:
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
InuYasha:
If we're trying
Yeah we're breaking free
Kagome:
Ohhhh runnin'
InuYasha:
Climbin'
To get to that place
Both:
To be all that we can be
InuYasha:
Now's the time
Both:
So we're breaking free
InuYasha:
We're breaking free
Kagome:
Ohhh , yeah

InuYasha:
More than hope
More than faith
Kagome:
This is true
This is fate
And together

Both:
We see it comin'
InuYasha:
More than you
More than me

Kagome:
Not a want, but a need
Both:
Both of us breakin' free

Chorus #3
Kagome: Soarin'
InuYasha: Flyin'
Both:
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
If we're trying
InuYasha: Yeah we're breaking free
Kagome:
Breaking free
Were runnin'
InuYasha:
Ohhhh, climbin'
Both:
To get to the place
To be all that we can be
Now's the time
InuYasha: Now's the time
Kagome: So we're breaking free
InuYasha: Ohhh, we're breaking free
Kagome: Ohhhh

They held hands and slowed down for the big finish. The audience was on the edge of their seats.

Both:
You know the world can see us
In a way that's different than who we are

The piano faded out and the audience erupted in the loudest cheer of the night. Kagome and InuYasha were smiling broadly and thanking the audience for their support. The cheering didn't quiet down until Mr. Mishawaba appeared back onstage.

"Wow! Some performance that was huh?" he said. The audience cheered one last time and then all the contestants walked out on stage. Kagome and InuYasha were the only pair holding hands.

"Now, as you all know, I must pick a winner so it was a very tough decision for me!" Kikyo smirked over at Kagome. Naraku did the same. "So the winners are…" Everyone tensed and no one spoke. All that could be heard at all in the room beside silent breathing was a loud slap and then a wail.

"…Kagome and InuYasha!" Mr. Mishawaba shouted into the microphone and the audience roared louder then ever. Kikyo and Naraku stood shocked and Kikyo slapped Naraku before stomping off stage. The others all congratulated the couple before leaving the stage as well.

"Thank you! Thank you all so much!" Kagome smiled to the crowd. She was crying and tears kept hitting the hard wood floor of the stage.

"Kagome…" InuYasha said and Kagome turned her smile to him.

"Yes?"

"I…um…wanted to tell you that…uh…" InuYasha was blushing deeply.

"What is it InuYasha?"

"I wanted you to know that…I love you!" InuYasha looked away and tears were in his eyes as well. They glistened when he turned his head abruptly. Kagome gawked.

"Oh InuYasha…" she whispered. "I…I love you too."

InuYasha whipped back to Kagome and starred. "You do!" he asked. She smiled and nodded. InuYasha laughed and picked her up, swinging her around. Then they both kissed for a second time. Only this time it was longer and going on while roses were being thrown at them from audience members.


"I think InuYasha and Kagome should cut the cake!" Sango cried happily.

"Me too!" Rin smiled.

"Yeah!" Koga agreed.

It was the last day of school and there was a graduation party going on. Everyone was gathered in the gym around the graduation cake, talking and smiling and discussing the year.

"Oh, Sango, we couldn't…" Kagome said, embarrassed.

"Don't be modest! Of course you can!" Sango beamed. She handed Kagome the knife and the girl blushed. But soon she felt InuYasha's hand upon hers and she smiled. They sliced the cake and everyone cheered.

"Say cheese!" Ayame grinned as she snapped a picture of the two cutting the cake.

"Ayame!" Kagome laughed.

"Ah, memories…" Miroku smiled as his hand found it's way to Sango's butt…

Sango's eyes turned to slits and she smashing a plate onto Miroku's head. He fell unconscious to the floor.

"Yeah…memories…" Sango sighed.

"Group picture!" Ayame cried, handing her camera to the nearest person and asking them to take a picture. She rounded up her friends and they all posed.

Sango woke Miroku up and the two of them were kneeling on the floor smiling. Ayame and Koga were side by side, standing, with Koga's arm around Ayame and Ayame hugging Koga's waist.

Rin and Sesshomaru were giving each other bunny ears and sticking their tongues out. Well, ok, Rin had her tongue stuck out and was giving Sesshomaru bunny ears but he was smiling.

And last, InuYasha had his arm around Kagome's shoulders while Kagome had thrown her arms around InuYasha's neck.

It was such a happy picture. Everyone smiled and the person took the picture and gave Ayame her camera back.

"Wow! Great picture! I'm saving this forever!" Ayame smiled.

"Send me a copy!" Kagome laughed.

"Me too!"

"And me!"

"Don't forget me!"

"Ok, ok!" Ayame giggled.

A little while later, InuYasha and Kagome snuck away from the party to be alone for a few minutes.

"Well, InuYasha!" Kagome smiled, linking arms with him as they strolled down the deserted path. "What did you think of this year?"

InuYasha smiled and thought.

"Best one yet. I just hope next year is even better."

Kagome nodded and laid her head on InuYasha's shoulder. It had been a great year. A year of happiness, sadness, new friends, revenge, celebration and most important…love.

The End.

Sigh…such a peaceful ending. Yet it is an ending. Well, you know the drill. Please review and blah, blah, blah. The sequel should be out soon. I'm hoping. Check out my most recent story Hypnotic Love! See you in the sequel! Thanks for everything!

To Be Continued…