Unexpected Winds
Chapter Six
In the afternoon, when Kagura was done with work for the day. She changed out of her work uniform and into a knee length light blue dress with short sleeves. Kagura looked at the time as she put her work clothes away in her bag. There was still a couple hours before the time Jakotsu had told her the band was set to start performing. She had time to walk around before she had to be there.
Since The Dream Castle wasn't too far from the convenience store, it made no sense for Kagura to take the train home and then come back again. As she left the convenience store, Kagura was surprise to find Byakuya and Muso waiting outside. "What are you two doing here?"
"I wanted to see Jakotsu-San band play." Muso said.
"Plus there something I want to show you Kagura." Byakuya winked and then motioned Kagura to follow him. "Follow me you two and i'll show you."
"What is it?" Kagura asked wanting to know what he wanted to show them.
"You'll see." Byakuya said with a smirk and started to walk away.
Confused, Kagura walked behind Byakuya and next to Muso. "Muso, do you have any idea what Byakuya-Nii wants to show us?" Kagura asked curiously.
Muso shrugged his shoulders. "Dunno, but he seems really happy about it. He, mom and dad were talking about something when I walked in but I didn't catch what they were talking about." When Muso learned that Byakuya was going to The Dream Castle to watch Jakotsu's band play, Muso asked if he could come and watch too. He was allowed to come as long as he was back home by dinner. "Oh hey." Muso said as he remembered something from earlier that day. "Kageromaru and Juromaru got in trouble today. They were caught spray painting something at the park today. Mom was pissed and I don't think I have ever seen her that pissed off, ever."
"Dad wasn't too thrilled either." Byakuya said. "His one day off of work this week and he has to deal with a cop bringing those two home. So as of now, they're both grounded for at least the whole summer and they have to work for dad the entire time."
Kagura snorted shaking her head. Those two have been acting out more than usual since their mom announced her pregnancy. The rest of them accepted it expect for those two and Goshinki.
"Anyways, here we are." Byakuya said as they arrived at an apartment building. He led them to the third floor, to a door with an apartment number on it. There, Byakuya pulled out a key and unlocked the door letting his two younger siblings in. "Take a look around." Kagura didn't have to be told twice as she looked around the apartment, it was small, but had a kitchen, living room, a bathroom and a small bedroom next to the bathroom. "So what do you guys think. I got my own apartment."
"You're joking right?" Kagura asked. "You're moving?"
"Yeah it was about time for me." Byakuya scratched at the back of his head. "I've been thinking about it for a while now. Especially with the baby coming. So what do you guys think?"
"It's cool Byakuya-Nii." Muso said in awe. "Can I move in with you?"
"Maybe when you're finished with middle and high school, i'll think about." Byakuya said laughing.
"Come one. I have to share a room with Juromaru and Kageromaru and Hakudoshi." Muso said. Having to share a room with three brothers leaves little room for any kind or privacy, not to mention if their mom has another boy, they'll probably put the baby in his room once the baby is born. "Not to mention Goshinki Nii-San is getting his own room when you move out." There was no way Goshinki was going to let Muso move into the same room as him once Byakuya moves out.
"Nii-San's moving out too." Byakuya said with a smirk. "Thankfully not with me. But after his girlfriend Yura attacked you Kagura, dad demanded that if Goshinki wanted to continue dating her, he will have to go to her place for now on, but he cannot bring her home again."
"Bet Goshinki Nii-San didn't like that." Kagura muttered.
Byakuya shrugged his shoulders. "You can say that again. He even tried to get me on his side after I had to hold Yura back and got pissed at me for not defending her instead of you." Byakuya shook his head in disappointment. Right now the two of them are not even talking. "Long story short, words were said and now he's moving in with his girlfriend. So Muso and Hakudoshi are moving into my old room once Nii-San and I are gone."
After hearing that Muso perked up. He didn't mind sharing with Hakudoshi. It was Juromaru and Kageromaru. Those two often picked on Muso, not to mention they have a habit of moving or breaking Muso stuff. Hakudoshi was more of a hyper kid who likes to play, but can be quiet or leave the room when Muso wanted time to study.
Now that Kagura thinks about it. She hasn't seen Goshinki at all since that incident. Not that she cares. She knows she should since Goshinki is her oldest brother, but she just can't find a reason to care at the moment. Either way, she was glad Byakuya found a place. Looking at him, he appeared to be happy about his new place.
A few hours later, Kagura, Muso and Byakuya left his apartment and headed towards The Dream Castle. The Dream Castle was a place where bands, singers and other acts can get a chance to be on stage and also have a chance of getting discovered and possibly getting an agent. It was one of those rare places you didn't have to be twenty to get into.
Arriving at The Dream Castle, Kagura noticed the building looked like a castle on the outside. Inside, the place look like a mix between a dance club and a cafe. Kagura went to find a table while Byakuya and Muso went to get drinks. Kagura found a table near the stage. She sat down, setting her bag under the table just as Jakotsu found her. Noting that Kagura was alone Jakotsu asked. "Where's Sesshomaru?"
"He's meeting me here." Kagura said. "Shouldn't you be getting ready to perform?"
"It'll fine for a few minutes." Jakotsu said. "I'm glad you're here though. You don't know what it means to to me to have you here at our first performance."
"Of course I wouldn't miss it you idiot." Kagura sticks her tongue out at Jakotsu, which causes him to laugh. "How are you feeling?" Kagura asked.
"Nervous, but better than one of my band members at the moment." Jakotsu said. "Look like the place is starting to fill up. Hey is that Bya-kun and Muso?"
Kagura looked behind her to see Byakuya and Muso coming with their drinks. "Yeah they wanted to see you play tonight too."
Byakuya and Muso finally reached where Byakuya handed Kagura her drink of Oolong Tea and sat across from Kagura. "Hey Jakotsu, good luck tonight."
"Yes good luck tonight." Muso said sitting between Byakuya and Kagura.
"Hey Jakotsu we're starting soon. Bankotsu wants us backstage" A man no older than twenty with short dark brown hair appeared next to Jakotsu.
"Understood." Jakotsu said before introducing Kagura to his bandmate. "Kagura this is Suikotsu, Suikotsu this is my best friend Kagura and her brothers Muso and Bya-Kun."
"Nice to meet you." Suikotsu said nodding his head. "Not to be rude, but we have to go."
"Likewise." Kagura said nodding her head. "Good luck."
"I'll see you later." Jakotsu said following his bandmate backstage to the others.
"Sorry i'm late Kagura" Sesshomaru appeared next to Kagura a few minutes after Jakotsu and Suikotsu went backstage. Kagura stood up and the two shared a quick kiss before sitting back down. Sesshomaru sat down next to her. "Have I missed anything yet?"
Kagura shook her head. "Not yet. I just talked to Jakotsu a few minutes ago."
A few more minutes passed and the curtain on the stage pulled back revealing the entire band. There were a total of seven people in the band. Kagura recognized Bankotsu standing in the center front. Jakotsu was near but a little bit behind and off to the right while Suikotsu was in the same position as Jakotsu but on the other side of Bankotsu. And behind them were the rest of the band. The four others that Kagura hadn't met yet and didn't know their names yet.
"Thank you for coming, we are the Shichinintai." Bankotsu said into the microphone. The band imminently started playing. Bankotsu was singing while playing the guitar. Jakotsu was also playing the guitar and singing. Suikotsu was playing the bass guitar. The rest of the band were also playing instruments. She could see one with a bandana on his head playing the bass while the one with red hair was playing the keyboard and the one with the greenish color hair was playing the drums while the final person was playing an instrument that Kagura couldn't remembered the name of at the top of her head.
As the band was playing, Sesshomaru held Kagura's hand while everyone was listening to the band. There were cheers and clapping at the end of each song. Thirty minutes later, the band finished playing their last song. When the song was over and while people were clapping, the stage curtain closed.
Kagura saw Jakotsu coming from backstage with Bankotsu behind him. "Still nervous Jakotsu?" Kagura asked as the duo came to the table.
"Not so much once we started playing." Jakotsu said. "I was almost sure no one was going to like us."
"Not possible Jakotsu." Kagura said. "Plenty of people were liking the music. I know I was."
"Me too." Muso said while Byakuya just nodded. "I want to listen some more. You guys got any cds yet?"
"Um, not yet." Bankotsu said. "But we're hoping soon. What's your name?"
"Muso, i'm Kagura-Nee's younger brother." Muso smiled. "And this is Byakuya-Nii" Muso pointed with his thumb at his older brother who was talking to Sesshomaru.
"Nice to meet you." Bankotsu said looking from Muso to Kagura who nodded and then back to Muso. "I'm glad you guys enjoyed yourselves. When we finally do get cds made, i'm sure Jakotsu will let Kagura know to let you know, okay?"
Muso nodded. "Alright, we better get home Muso." Byakuya said getting up. "Dad only let you come just to see the band."
"No fair." Muso said. "I'm fourteen. I should stay out later than this."
"I know it sucks Muso." Jakotsu went to Muso and whisper something in his ear that cause Muso disappointed face to brighten up. "See you soon Muso, Bya-Kun."
"Nice to meet you" Muso said to Bankotsu who said likewise "Kagura-Nee are you coming with us?" When he noticed that Kagura wasn't getting ready to leave.
"Don't worry about Kagura. I'm sure Kagura's got plans with Sesshomaru after this." Byakuya said.
"Yeah I do." Kagura said. Sesshomaru was going to take her home to meet his parents. It was only fair since Sesshomaru had recently met her both of her parents, although separately.
"Kagura i'll take your bag home." Byakuya held out his hand as Kagura picked up her bag and handed it to him.
"There you have it. I'll see you at home later." Kagura waved at her brothers as they left the table.
"That's a good brother you got there Kagura." Bankotsu said. "I wish I had a little brother."
"I've got plenty, want one, or two if you don't mind twins?" Kagura joked.
Jakotsu laughed. "Don't do it man. The twins are more trouble than worth it. Just take Muso. He's a pretty good kid." Jakotsu pointed to Kagura. "Unlike his older sister who once kicked a classmate in the balls over a school report." Upon seeing the shock looks on Sesshomaru's and Bankotsu face as well as an annoyed looked on Kagura's face. "Well to be fair, he did try to take it out of her bag just before class was about to start." Jakotsu said and then explained what happened.
"Remind me not get on your bad side." Bankotsu shook his head laughing, although he was serious about not wanting to get on her bad side. "Don't you think so Sesshomaru?"
"I agree, I would watch out if I were you Bankotsu." Sesshomaru smirked.
"Scary" Jakotsu whispered.
Kagura shook her head. The curtain opened back up revealing a new band called the Teenage Vampires. "Anyways where the rest of your band?"
"They're getting something to eat before we pack everything up." Bankotsu turned to Jakotsu. "We should too. Sesshomaru i'll see you in a few days. Kagura make sure he takes care of you right."
"I'll call you tomorrow Kagura." Jakotsu made the phone gesture with his right hand. "Seeya Sesshomaru."
"That I will." Kagura replied to Bankotsu and nodded to Jakotsu.
"Don't forget to tell Sesshomaru about our end of the summer trip." Jakotsu said before he and Bankotsu left.
"What trip?" Sesshomaru asked.
Kagura smiled and told him about the yearly trip to the beach that she and Jakotsu go to every year since they started middle school and this year they were planning on inviting him along with other friends and her sister Kanna. Kagura also wanted to invite Rin too. "So what do you think?"
"I'm sure Rin would love to go." Sesshomaru smiled and said. "So would I." Sesshomaru leaned closer to Kagura and kissed her.
