Dance Competetion!
"Okay, class! We are about to have a dance competetion!" Artemis said cheerfully, as usual. The class groaned. Whenever Artemis spoke like this, she meant, 'Have fun in the torture!' She grinned happily at everyone and went to grade papers. (If she grinned, it would mean that it was going to be even worse than normal!) The bell rang loudly and class was dismissed. It was the end of the day, and they were all getting flyers that would explain how the competetion would work. They all gaped at what the paper said; it was completely different from last years! Kagome, Miroku, Sango, InuYasha, and Rin met to talk about the dance competetion in InuYasha's tent.
"Oh me gosh! Did you read the paper!" Sango exclaimed, shocked.
"No, I was too busy with math homework, it's sooo hard! What did the paper say?" Rin replied. Sango was about to answer, but Miroku interrupted her and replied in her place. He began to read off the flyer. Only Sango had actually read the flyer thoroughly.
" 'Attention all students. You are cordially invited (or rather forced) to join our yearly dance competetion! The teachers will draw the pairs in a box. You will have three competing floors: Water, Ground, and Air! These are the stages you will be dancing on with your partner. The theme is magick! The grand and only prize, is to the winning 'couple'! It is a trip to an island paradise for sixteen! You may pick your sixteen and your chaperone. Good Luck and Have Fun! Remember, dance opens the soul!' " Miroku read as the restof the group (discluding Sango) had their jaws drop. Picked partners! Water, Ground, Air! Magick Theme! Couples! InuYasha could not believe his ears. He had wanted to be with Kagome! he frowned in frustration, what would happen if he got Kanna, or Kaede! That would be his doom! Kagome seemed to thinking similiar thoughts and was picturing her dancing with ... Hakudoshi! She cringed in disgust: he was purely white, for goodness' sakes! Sango and Miroku looked at each other, blushed and turned around. They both thought the same thing: They wanted to be partners. SLAP! Miroku had a red handprint on his cheek ( once more does he ever learn ! ) Sango was steaming. Rin seemed to be in deep thought. She was wondering who she would be paired up with. All she wanted was not to be paired up with Naraku. He was horrible, downright vile! She sent her prayer into the heavens, hoping it would be granted. They went to get dinner and go to sleep.
At that moment, Kikyo and Kagura had made a prayer too. They had prayed to be paired up with who they liked. The two then got up and went to go eat their dinner and go to sleep. Obviously, they did not miss up the chance to talk to InuYasha or Sesshomaru on the way.
The next morning, two carriages pulled up to Shikon Private School. Out of the first one, stepped a small boy with orange hair, a bushy tail, anf emerald-green eyes. Out of the second carriage stepped out a girl with brown hair, red eyes, and a white dress. They were introduced by Principle Kim as Shippo (the little bushy-tailed boy), a fox demon kit, and Ayame (the girl), the princess of white wolves. Shippo was in fourth grade and Ayame was in seventh grade. It was exactly as Principle Kim had introduced Rin. Twp new demons, thought InuYasha, Whoop dee doo! he thought sarcastically; they would surely make fun of him for being a half-breed. Most full-breeds did. In fact, only Rin, Kagome, Miroku, and Sango accepted him, half-breedness and all.
Principle Kim had Kaede escort Shippo and Koga escort Ayame. Shippo looked like he was about to puke and Koga looked ready to die. They two were escorted to their classes by a princess or a prince.
With Shippo and Kaede:
"Hey!" Shippo began.
"What?" Kaede responded.
"How did you get into this school?"
"I am a priestess and they are part of the students that the school accepts along demons, demon slayers, monks, half-breeds, and magick-users."
"Oh. Hey, what grade are you in, Kaede?"
"Fourth, like you."
"Wow! I was always youngest!"
"Oh... me too!"
"Hey, you wanna be friends?"
"I do not know, priestesses should be solitary."
"Oh, what a sad life! Come on! Demons should not have friends either, but look at me!"
"Hmmm... okay... fine!"
"Yay!" BONK!
"Sh-Shippo! Are you okay! You just walked into the door!"
"Huh? Oh, I am FINE! Let's get to class!"
"Are you sure?"
"Yup, now hurry up, mommy always told me that I should not be late for school."
"Mine too! okay, let's go!" The two new-made friends ran all the way to their math classroom, and bonked into the wall in the process.
With Ayame and Koga:
Ayame was grinning widely. She had been accepted into Shikon Private School! Now she could go to school with her beloved Koga! She was so happy; she was about to burst from the happiness. Aparrently, Koga felt it too, and he was not happy about it.
"Well?" Koga began.
-Ayame's smile widened- Koga had TALKED to her! This was like a dream come true! She blushed.
"Helloooo? Ayame? Well?" Koga said, interrupting her dreams.
"Ah! Oh, y-yes! What, Koga?" Ayame said. -smile widens even more, freaking Koga out, it is now like a banana-
"Why did you come here!" he demended.
"Duh! I like you, and I was accepted!"
"Oh."
"Well, Koga, are you happy to see me?"
"No."
"Yes, I know you are- what? NO! What do you mean!"
"I mean no. I am not happy to see you."
"W-why! I thought w-we were f-friends!"
"But, I like someone else."
"WHAT! WAHHHHH!"
"B-but, i still like you!"
"Really!"
"sighs... yup!"
"Yeah, Koga! Okay, so how is Shikon Private School? Anything new?"
"Well, this place is awful, watch out for Artemis and Ms. Holopainen, they are weird!"
"Awwww! You care! Thank you soooo much! Thank you, Koga!"
"What! No, I do not!"
"What! WAAHHHHHH!"
"Okay, okay, okay! I do!"
"Yah!"
"Anyways, we are about to have a dance competetion soon. The winning couple gets a vacation trip for seventeen."
"Really! We'll we will win for sure!"
"Yup- Wait! Who said we would be partners! The teachers will choose out partners!"
"Awww... darnit! But, I hope we'll be together, okay?"
"No way!"
"WAHHHH!"
Okay, okay, okay, Fine!"
"Yah!"
They two walked to P.E. happily. And without knowing it, they were holding hands.
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"Okay... the partners that the machine picked out are..." Principle Kim called out as Artemis brought two hats out and put sixteen names into the two hats, eight in each. Then, she drew them out, one out of each hat.
"Okay... Team One: InuYasha... Kagome! Team Two: Kagura... Kohaku! Team Three: Sango... Miroku! Team Four: Naraku... Kikyo! Team Five: Hakudoshi... Kanna! Team Six: Kaede... Shippo! Team Seven: Koga... Ayame.( Ayame fainted at this)Team Eight:Rin... Sesshomaru! Those are the teams! No switching, okay?" Principle Kim said with a cheery smile as he let the students process what he had just said. Slowly. Beautifully.
Everyone had sooo many things on their mind. Rin and Sesshomaru glared at one another in response. Miroku was ecstatic, as was Sango, but she remained calm and disgusted at the notion. Kagome and InuYasha jumped up in glee, then sat down and turned deep red because they did it at the same time. Kohaku hid behind his older sister and Kagura just left out of frustration. Kikyo and Naraku walked as far as possible from each other. Kanna and Hakudoshi just sat there and stared at everyone, not caring about the groups. Kaede and Shippo ran and high-fived in glee. Koga was running away from Ayame who was catching up quickly. Ayame was sooo happy that she was taking her happiness out on Koga (as a punching bag). Basically, it was mayhem and madness in the yard. After they all calmed down, they left and went to sleep.
Rin dozed off soon, it was around nine o' clock in the night and she was exhausted by the strenuous activity. She had another dream. It was a weird, because she could have swore that it seemed so real.
Rin's Dream:
She was in a garden. It was the garden of the palace she has dreamt of before. She was watering a rose that was the colour of the golden sun. She sang a song while watering and the elementals came out to sing with her too. They sung in choruses of two or three. Fianlli with Emerald and Aqua, Kara, and herself singing together. It was a song that she had made up on the top of her head. iy seemed just right for the occasion.
The sun beats down upon this flower
Oh so gentle in wilted grace,
No light shines upon its leaves,
No person smiles at thee.
Thorns surround and create a binding gate,
No one bothers to part the wall,
But oh, as I sing this song,
This song of hopes,
I pray that the one who can part the wall
Will come soon
Will come soon
Because...
I want to live,
I just want to live
I just want to live today...
Perhaps someday that person will come
And set me free
He'll come soon, I know
I just know that he will.
"He'll... come soon... I know he... will..." Rin said sleepily as she stirred. Itwas around midnight and the full moon shone its light in her tent. She fell asleep, being midnight. The moonstone locket glowed lightly and gently pulsed as it gathered the energy from the moon. She dreamt on and on as the flower in the locket chyanged from pearly white to peach.
Rin's Dream Part Two:
Her mother was dancing with the Father. She clapped her small hands with delight as she watched the two dance merrily. Then, Kara appeared before her and told her that you should dance well with someone you love. Rin smiled at that and asked if she could dance with her father. He smiled and told her that she would dance with a boy around her age. She smiled back, puzzled why he did not dance with her, she loved him. Not that type of love, silly! Kara said with a giggle. She said that she would find out later. But, she told Rin to remember that when you get to dance with the person you love, you should dance well, for you are very lucky to get that chance. Rin nodded in understnading as she began to practice dancing too. She ggiggled cheerfully as she messed up and fell on the floor on her bottom. Remember, Rin, said Aqua, When you dance with someone you love, dance your best! Emerald nodded and began to teach Rin how to dance with help from Fianlli.
"Dance... with someone... you love... with your absolute... best..." Rin mumbled as she got up. Then, she remembered that today was the practice day for the Dance Competetion! She ate a quick breakfast and changed into a beautiful silver-silk dress and went out to meet her partner.
Dance Competetion!
I am going to tell you only the main points of the chapter that I deleted, why? I was an idiot and I have no way to get it back, sorry, readers! I really worked hard on it, but my screen just closed! Sobs a little more, and then calms down.
-Dance teacher is called Apolla and tells the students that they will have three stages: water, air, and ground. There are three rounds. Preliminary : four will advance; Semifinals: two will advance; Finals: the winner will be the only one. Only two groups will actually dance on all three stages. First stage is ground, second is air, third is water.
-Dance looks hopeless; Kikyo and Naraku refused to dance; each thinking that they are too good for each other. InuYasha and Kagome are dancing perfectly. Sesshomaru, Hakudoshi, and Kanna all need some emotion in their dancing. Sango and Miroku are not able to practice... because of Miroku. Koga is getting killed by Ayame's happiness. Rin is pretty happy and think that she might actually have a chance to win. As long as Sesshomaru dances with some emotion. Which is highly unlikely. Kagura is too graceful for clumsy Kohaku. Shippo and Kaede are just having fun and not taking the dance seriously at all.
-The prize for being the best dancing team is to be the host of an all-expenses paid cruise ship going to an island paradise, and the privilege of choosing which teacher will be the chaperone there. So far, only two and a half groups actually care about winning. That is really sad. Apolla thinks that the entire school is hopeless. They have two days to until the competetion, will they make it!
That is the overview of the chapter that i accidentally deleted, Gomenesai! Okay, onward with this chapter!
Rin was extremely nervous, today was the big day, and Sesshomaru only rarely danced with emotion. She remembered Aqua telling her to dance her best, she would. She chocolate-brown eyes fired up in determination. She would win. She just really wanted to. Just did. Just then, a bell sounded off, stating that the dancing would now take place. Rin looked and saw the three judges: Apolla, Artemis (with a usual smile plastered on her face), and Principle Kim. She mentally sighed, at least Ms. Holopainen would not be there to judge; she was so hard to please. She then remembered how hard these judges would be to please, too bad. She walked up to the stage, welcomed with a cold glare ( that said ,'you are late and if you were not my partner, I would not have bothered to spare you.' ). Rin smiled back as she fastened her silk gloves on and readied herself to dance. Their group was first up, and she had the butterflies in her stomach. She gulped as the song began. Their team would have to score fourth place or above in order to advance.
Note: All songs used in this fanfiction, unless stated, are all mine! Do not copy them, I mean it!
A splish, a spash (Rin moved to the center of the stage with Sesshomaru a bit behind her)
A drip, a drop (Rin's back faced Sesshomaru)
Water pattering everywhere, (Sesshomaru twirled Rin)
Everywhere, Everywhere,E-ve-rywhere! (The two lept gracefully to opposite ends of the room)
Water pouring in everywhere! (The two turned and faced each other)
Everywhere, Everywhere, E-ve-rywhere! (The two lept gently toward each other)
Ripples across a pond oh so blue (They twirled in mid-air, causing them to go in the other dancer's direction)
Fish swimming with e-ve-ry hue! (The two went to opposite corners once more)
Colours oh so merry, ( They both lept together)
A reflection of so pretty, (Rin began to spin very slowly)
I see the face, (She increased her speed a lot)
The face of truth, (Then, Sesshomaru reached out his hand and caught her hand)
E-ve-ry rainfall (He twirled her as she spun faster and faster)
By mountains of hue (He balanced her by her waist as she continued to spin)
Everywhere, Everywhere, E-ve-rywhere! (Then, he slowly raised her as she began to stop spinning)
Everywhere, Everywhere, E-ve-rywhere(They stopped at the same time, Sesshomaru was holding Rin, who was balanced upright)
The song ended as the two bowed. The audience went wild, basically. They were spectacular! Absolutely spectacular! Apolla held an 9.5, Artemis held a 9.8, and Principle Kim held a 9.3. They were only 1.4 points short of a perfect score! Rin smiled happily, they had done great! The two walked into the bleachers, only to be given a cold glare by Kagura. Sesshomaru glared back, Rin had already been pulled over by InuYasha to be congragulated for her success. Then, the judges announced the second group to go up: Kohaku and Kagura! Kagura glared at Kohaku, warning him to not mess up. She did not want to be embarrassed even more. The song soon began.
You, you're just you, so calm, so distant, so co-llected. (Kagura and Kohaku walked out to the stage)
You're like a star (Kohaku stood while Kagura began to spin)
That I'll never catch (Kohaku glides away from Kagura, who is still spinning)
Shooting so far, (Kagura dances away)
No one can match (Kohaku leaps slowly and gently behind her)
You're just you. (Kagura stops spinning)
And that's what I love... a-bout you. (Kohaku twirls Kagura)
I'm singing this from my windowsill, ( They move away once more)
On a dark and dreary night (Kohaku bows low in symbolism of dreary)
Shadows cast upon this wall, (Kagura and Kohaku both leap in the same direction)
Are enough to give me a fright (They stop as they reach each other and twirl while jumping)
But I smile, ( They both turn toward each other)
As I turn on the light, (Kohaku twirls Kagura)
As I think a-bout you... (Both stand back to back)
You're like a star (Both leap three feet away from each other)
That I'll never catch (They both walk gracefully closer to each other)
Shooting so far, (They look hands)
No one can match (And they begin to spin)
You're just you. (They spin faster and suddenly stop)
And that's what I love... a-bout you. (Kohaku twirls Kagura around but loses his grip and flings her smack into a wall)
And that's what I love... a-bout you. (Kagura is fuming while Kohaku is beet-red)
Artemis gave them a 8.7, Principle Kim gave them a 7.2, and Apolla gave them a 6.0. They only earned 24.9 points! Kagura was very dissapointed while Kohaku was brimming with joy. Kikyo gave Kagura a pat on the back and Sango gave her little brother her congragulations. The next group was Kikyo and Naraku. They both glared at each other as a warning and the song began to start. By the way, did I forget to say that the songs are chosen by random and that they do this all on the top their head? Well, they do, amazing, huh?
I look at you (They walk onto the dance floor)
You look away from me. (They turn their backs on each other)
I find joy in your company, (Kikyo leaps gently to a corner)
Yet I despise you oh so.(Naraku leaps to the opposite corner)
We must be enemies (They face each other)
Because of who we are (They both spin three times, not facing each other once more)
But tonight, we can ignore that. (They turn around)
I like you, a lot (They leap toward each other)
We both can see that! (They lock hands)
So for tonight, I can be Cinderella, (They spin)
The maiden who had one night of bliss! (Naraku twirls Kikyo)
I'm gonna love this night forever (Kikyo leans back as Naraku holds her back)
I'll never forget it! (She does a very quick frontflip and turns to Naraku)
'Cuz we were able to be ourselves (Kikyo flips onto Naraku's shoulders)
Tonight. (She straightens out)
Even if it is just one night (She begins to spin)
It is like an eternity for me (Spins faster)
I'll never forget this night (Stops)
Not in all my life (Naraku grabs her by the waist and hoists her on his left arm)
I was Cinderella and you were my prince. (Kikyo throws arms out)
I was Cinderella and you were my prince. (Naraku sides to the floor while holding Kikyo, like disco!)
The audience went wild! They were sooo good. No one could believe that they had refused to be partners! Kikyo got a good pat on the back by Kagura; she was so jealous! Naraku got a smirk from Hakudoshi; he actually smirked! (0-0-eep!) Apolla gave them a 9.7; Artemis gave them a 9.5; and Principle Kim gave them a 9.8! They were only missing 1.0 point! One! That was the closest anyone had gotten to 30! Everyone was shocked. The next pair was Kaede and Shippo.
The song could not have been heard over their screaming. Shippo had twirled Kaede for a long time and both crashed into a wall. They got a lot of sympathy, but no points. The first zero. Shippo was weeping while Kaede was bawling; the had gotten zero out of thirty! Zero! Kagome conforted both of them by giving them each a lollipop. They felt better afterward and began to wathc the next contestants: Koga and Ayame.
I lookwithin this unclear glass (Koga steps out onto the stage first)
Reflections appear and dance upon the surface (Ayame comes out after)
I look deep within (They turn around)
To find the beauty in (They face each other)
I only see, in this looking glass (They clasp hands)
The real ugly me... oh... (Koga is leaping backwards while clasping a leaping Ayame)
How is it everything I do (Koga lifts Ayame an inch off the ground)
Makes you wanna sing? (He lifts her higher)
How is it every word I say, makes you roll? (Now Koga is fulling carrying Ayame while he leaps gently backward)
How is it? (He stops)
Oh, How is it... me...? (Ayame flips and is now facing Koga)
I've been told that I'm not such a pretty face, (She is twirled by Koga)
I've been called much worse than that (Koga twirls her faster)
But with you it's a totally different race, (He begins to slowly glide forward)
And it never seems to stopamazing me! (Ayame stops)
So why... why? (She flips over Koga, now they are back to back)
Why do I act this way...? (They both twirl three times)
Why...why...? (Now they are face to face)
How can I can like this? (Koga holds Ayame's hands and waltes with her)
You're the only one, whose treated me like this, (Still waltzing!)
So, why? Why? (Stops)
Why did I treat you... like this...? (Koga twirls Ayame around and they stop, both facing each other)
The crowd applauded just as loud as they did for Kikyo and Naraku. Koga smirked; they were great. His smirk was soon wiped off by Ayame leaping on top of him. The judges were quite impressed actually: Artemis gave them a 9.2; Apolla gave them a 9.5; and Principle Kim gave them a 9.8! They had 28.5 points! Only 0.1 less than Sesshomaru and Rin! Koga grinned as Ayame lept on him and hugged him. He hit the ground because of that, making InuYasha snicker. Kagome sat him for that. Both boys were eating carpeting after that. The next group was Sango and Miroku. They stepped out to dance.
Today is not such a bright day, (They both step out onto the stage)
It's dreary and cold as well (They leap away from each other in opposite directions)
I pause in my duties as I gaze upon you ( They stop and face each other)
And I smile despite the day (They leap toward each other)
Because you are the sun, (They meet)
That brightens up my day (They lock hands)
You shine as bright as a star (They waltz front and back very quickly)
You are with me always (Sango flips over Miroku)
And we'll be together forever and more! (Miroku flips over Sango)
Because you are my sun (They lock hands, facing each other)
Shining brighter than a-ny-one! (Miroku twirls Sango)
My day depends on you being here (He is slowly lifting Sango off the ground while twirling her)
And we'll be together forever and more! (She is about a foot off the ground, he drops her, catches her by the waist in middrop)
We'll be together forever and more! (Flips her into the air and then she flips off)
This time, even the judges applauded as they left the stage! They were fantastic! Superb! Sublime! Artemis gave them a 10.0, the first one! Apolla gave them a 9.8! And Principle Kim gave them a 9.9! They were only missing 0.3 points! They were the best so far. Kikyo gaped, talk about improvement in one day! Principle Kim raised his hands as a signal for everyone to be quiet. The next group, Kanna and Hakudoshi stepped onto the stage. The song began to play.
Everyone sees me... (They step out onto the stage at the same time)
Sees me as a nobody (They clasp hands)
No one notices me... (They begin to slowly waltz)
So why you...? (still waltzing slowly away...)
You do everything the best, (speed increases)
You're actually a somebody, (speed still increasing)
You can say what you feel anytime! (they stop waltzing and Kannalets her right hand go)
So why you? (Hakudoshi spins Kanna)
What have I ever done for you? (they let go)
Why do you act like this to me? (Hakudoshi holds Kanna's hand and passes it to his other hand, making Kanna go to his other side)
Why you? (He twirls her more)
But deep inside, my outer core, (Her dress furls up, making her look like a flower)
I smile when I see you look at me, (Hakudoshi stops twirling her)
Talk to me, laugh along too! (They waltz some more, slowly)
Why you? (quickens into center)
Why you...? (They stop and bow)
The audience clapped loudly, they were great! The only problem was that they showed no emotion at all. They still had a straight face! Artemis gave them an 8.9; Apolla gave them a 6.2; dancing was all about letting out your emotions! Principle Kim gave them an 8.5; all their moves seemed so... robotic that it was creepy! They had only 23.6! That made them the second lowest in the entire school!That was so utterly dissapointing for them, though they seemed to not care. Hakudoshi was personally relieved, he did not like to dance. The last pair was InuYasha and Kagome. They looked at each other, blushed, and went to the stage as the song began.
I look at you, (They step out onto the stage)
You look at me. (They turn to face each other)
But you don't see me. (InuYasha turns around)
You see someone else (Kagome leaps gracefully in front of him)
That looks just like me! (InuYasha turns around once more)
Am I just a replacement (Kagome clasps his hands)
To path up a sore spot in your heart? (He turns around)
Because I like you the way you are! (They clasp hands and begin to slide three to right, six to left, nine to right, etc.)
And I wanna stay be your side... (still sliding)
Forever and forever (still sliding at a faster pace)
I wanna stay by your side (They stop and they are at the center once more)
Forever and forevermore! (InuYasha twirls Kagome)
I look within in your eyes (They stop)
And I see only bittersweetness (They waltz slowly around the stage)
For the one that looks like me...oh, (Still waltzing)
ButI like for who you are, (Still waltzing, and Kagome is looking deep into InuYasha's amber eyes)
To me you are like a shooting star! (Still waltzing and InuYasha is slightly blushing)
And I wanna stay by your side, (They stop and InuYasha takes Kagome's hand and gives it to his other hand)
Forever and evermore (He twirls her)
Forever and evermore... (They stop and bow/curtsy!)
Everyone was cheering, clapping, whoo-'hooing, etc. Even the judges were impressed. Principle Kim gave them a 9.8; Artemis gave them a 9.7; and Apolla gave them a 9.9! They were just as close as Sango and Miroku! They smiled at each other, still on stage, blushed and walked off the stage.
"Okay, Okay! Those who will move onto round two are Sango, Miroku, Kagome, InuYasha, Naraku, Kikyo, Sesshomaru, and Rin! Get a good night's rest and tomorrow, we will continue with the dance competetion!" Artemis annouced happily as everyone went to their tents. Rin slept like a rock, she was dead tired!
The Dance Competetion Semifinals!
Kagome had the butterflies in her stomach. She could not believe it. She and InuYasha had actually made it to the semifinals! But, she did not know if she could dance as well as she did in the preliminaries. She groaned as she thought of which dance moves she should do. She really hoped InuYasha would twirl her again. That feeling was just exhilerating. It had taken all her willpower not to shout out "Wheeee!" during that part. If had, she would have not made it to the semifinals. Correction: She and InuYasha would not have made it to the semifinals. She sighed as she imagined them losing. InuYasha would be so sad and mad. He would probably scream at her. What would happen if he began to hate her?Her stomach wisted at the thought, making her feel worse. She sighed, why did she have to like him? He was just so rude and obnoxious and oblivious. She sighed. Kikyo would have probably done better with InuYasha. He probably liked her more. Kikyo was just so much better than herself. Kagome wished she was like that. She wished Kikyo never came. Then, she reprimanded herself for thinking like that. Kikyo's dead! She thought fiercely as she groaned; oh, please, let her and InuYasha win! She hoped he liked her as much as she liked him. Then she sighed, never, he still likes Kikyo, she remembered as she drifted off into a deep sleep.Tomorrow would be the semifinals.
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InuYasha rolled in his sleep. Soon, he was tossing and turning from his nightmare. Kagome had left him because he had not passed the semifinals. "NO!" he screamed as she left. But she did not turn back her head o answer him. She merely cast a death glare that accused him of being her loss. He sunk into his sea of blankets as the semifinals in his dreams began. He was dancing perfectly when suddenly, he threw Kagome up into the air... and he didn't catch her! She slowly fell to the floor and the song ended. She stood up, brushed herself off and glared at InuYasha. He gasped. Those eyes, they were not Kagome's warm, loving ones. They were cold, emotionless, hateful, and spiteful. They were Kikyo's. He gasped as he followed her of the stage and apologized profusely to her. She ignored him and said those three words that might as well have been the sharpest arrows in the world. I hate you. He sunk into a sea of despair. Then, the dream ended. He was breathing extremely hard as he wiped a bit of sweat off his forehead.It was all just a dream. But what if it came true?What if it was a premonition? InuYasha felt sick to his stomach as he fell asleep once more.
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Sango was sleeping peacefully as she dreamed of dancing with Miroku. A sad song played as they danced together beautifully. The melody was so bittersweet that she could feel the tears welling up in her eyes. As she piroutted, Miroku caught her and they twirled. They waltzed for a while as the sadness in the song grew. Miroku twirled her and she looked up into his eyes. She saw tears dripping down slowlyfrom his pale, illuminated cheeks. He twirled her and miraculously caught her in midair. She smiled at the thrill. Her smile faded as she saw that Miroku was still weeping. "Sango... I'm sorry..." he said sadly. She asked what he was sorry for. Then, he threw her up into the air and purposely didn't catch her. She plummeted to the floor. her last thought was, "Why did he do this...?" Sango woke up, covered in cold sweat from her nightmare. It was so terrifying. Miroku would never do that... would he...?She suddenly felt so unsure of herself as she flopped down on her mattress, falling back into a terrified state of sleep.
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Mirokustirred in his peaceful slumber as he noticed something wrong. Thinking he was just imagining things, he drifted back to sleep. only to be plagued by nightmares like InuYasha, Kagome, and Sango. He was dancing beautifully with Sango and for once, he had no intention of doing anything disgusting. Then, he had the sudden urge to hurt her. NO! His brain screamed as he twirled her. They waltzed down, capturing everone's attention. But that nagging voice just did not want to go away. Hurt her... hurt her... Hurt her... HURT HER! it screamed as his head split from the aggravating pain. He was actually going to hurt Sango! All he could do was cry. He said sorry to her as he unwillingly threw her up... and puposely didn't catch her. He had hurt Sango. She would hate him. He would hate himself. Everyone would hate him. He had hurt Sango. Yet, some part of him felt great about it. He screamed in agony as Sango said the dreaded words. I hate you. He woke up from his nightmare, sweating. He wondered if it would really happen. What if it did...?
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Rin was having a dream (like everyone too, duh!) too. She was playing in the palace gardens with Fianlli, Emerald, Aqua, and Kara. Suddenly, darkness welled up all over the place. Everything was swallowed into the darkness except for Fianlli, Emerald, Aqua, Kara, and herself. Suddenly, Aqua dissapeared! Rin cried as her friend was swallowed up. She was about to be swallowed up too! She screamed for help and Emerald pulled her out. But, Emerald got sucked into the darkness in her place! Rin sobbed louder. Fianlli was the next one to be swallowed. She did it bravely as the darkness ate her up. Kara was the last. Rin was now all alone! She sobbed sadly as she recalled all of them getting eaten by the darkness. She sobbed louder, they were all gone because of her! Her! Then, a voice that was commanding, yet gentle, told her to find the light within herself and free everyone from the darkness. She searched within herself and found many, many memories. Happy memories of when she was playing with the Elemental Princesses. She wanted to see them again! She didn't want the darkness. She raised her hands toward the sky as light spread from her. The darkness slowly vanished, letting everyone and everything back! She was sooo happy that she actually hugged Fianlli, nearly choking her to death. Then, she told Emerald that when she was really sad, a voice had told her to find the light within. Kara smiled gently and told her that she would meet the person soon. Very soon.
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Sesshomaru was sleeping peacefully when he was awoken by a noise. He sniffed the air, smelled nothing suspicious, and went back to sleep. Rarely did he everhave any dreams; demons did not dream that much. This was a weird dream. He was in a situation that he had never been in before. It was very dark. He could not see anything, in fact, all he could see was his hands! Then, he heard it. it began softly, then the volume grew. It was a desperate kind of sobbing. He heard the person say Aqua, and noooo! It annoyed his senses since they were all prone to loud attacks. He shook his head to clear the dreadful sounds. He had the urge to tell the weeper to shut up, like he did with everyone else. Then, he realized it, he had absolutely no intention of doing that. This person was different for him, even though her didn't even know her. He wondered what to say. Then he decided to just say to cheer up and look for the light in this dark place. She stopped crying and then he woke up. He had a good feeling inside, but he could not tell what it was. He smelled something, then flopped down to bed once more, a bit bored, a bit tired. Not like he needed sleep.
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Kikyo and Naraku both mentally breathed a sigh of relief as Sesshomaru went back to sleep, not detecting them. The two of them needed a sure plan to win the dance competetion. They had put five nightmare pills in InuYasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango, and Rin's dinners. They were undectectable and untraceable. Kagura had had sooo much putting it in Rin's dinner. Payback for stealing her Sesshy. Kikyo had almost cackled when she slipped it in Kagome's water. Naraku smiled; Kikyo was more fun than he had thought. He thought she would be another rule-follower, magick-hater type of girl. How wrong was he. They did not put it in Sesshomaru's because Kagura had forbid it. Kikyo had only put a light dose in InuYasha's and an extremely strong dose in Kagome's and Rin's. Punishment for stealing her and Kagura's Inu and Sesshy. Naraku and Kikyo lightly high-fived as they crept back into their tents.
The next day, almost everyone was dead tired or just dead. Miroku stayed away from Sango and for once, Sango actually wanted him to comfort her. InuYasha and Kagome kept passing uneasy glances at each other and then looking away quickly right after. Only Rin and Sesshomaru didn't act weird tward each other. They just raised an eyebrow at they other's uneasiness and prepared for the dance. Kikyo and Naraku's jaws dropped at the same time; why was Rin still cheerful...? She was supposed to be half-asleep! Everyone else just walked slowly to the lawn, where the dancers would dance on air currents. Artemis and Apolla were smiling wickedly as everyone took their seats and the first group, InuYasha and Kagome, stepped out to dance on the currents.
You always smile at me (InuYasha holds Kagome's hands)
A smile that melts my heart (They waltz around, trying to elegantly stay on the currents)
But you do the same to everyone (Still waltzing)
Am I just no one? (Still walzting)
Am I nothing to you? (A big gust comes and blows Kagome off her feet, luckily, InuYasha twirls her in mid-air)
I look desperately each day (Another big gust comes and blows inuYasha off his feet)
For any clue that tells me that you love me (They are floating in the air when InuYasha reluctantly throws Kagome into the sky)
Any clue (He is nervous, she is nervous)
Any clue at all will do (He tries to catch her)
But none ever appear (But he is too nervous and he fails)
As I watch you smile to everyone (Kagome slips out of InuYasha's grasp)
I just want to give up (She falls down... down... down... InuYasha screams, she cries)
But then, you smile at me (He jusmps off the special air current to save her)
And I know I never will (They both are falling)
I just know I never will. (They land in a heap, unharmed, look at each other, and laugh)
Everyone rushed to them, to try to help them get up and untangle themselves from each other. As soon as they are relived of their shock, the judges give their scores. Artemis sadly gave them a 7.2, Apolla gave them a 6.1, and Principle Kim gave them a 5.6. They would not be able to participate in the next round. InuYasha looke up at Kagome with questioning eyes, was she mad at him. Kagome did the same to him, at the same time. They laughed out loud and shook their heads; both felt a wave of relief wash over themselves,they were still friends. They were shushed by Rin; Sango and Miroku were up next. Kagome bit her tongue and prayed that they would much, much, much better than she and InuYasha. The two stepped out onto the ring nervously.
Everyone tells me to do this (They walk out onto the stage)
Do this, do that! (Miroku gingerly holds Sango's right hand and he twirls her)
I am like a servant to them (They twirl right, left, right three times into the center of the airy stage)
Sometimes,I just want to yell... (Miroku holds Sango's two hands and throws her over his head lightly)
At the top of my lungs (A gigantic gust comes up while Sango is in midair)
Just Get Out Of My Life! (It blows her away from Miroku's loosely gripped hands)
But you come over (He runs after her and they twirl while floating above the stage)
And tell me what I wanna hear, (Miroku pulls her down)
And I calm down (They waltz)
I just calm down (Still walzting)
No matter how cold my life is (They stop and Miroku holds Sango's hand with both hands)
No matter how dreary it is (He flips her over his shoulders)
I look to you, and poof! (And catches her)
There you are, smiling at me (But sadly, a HUGE gust just came and blew them both off balance)
And I just have to smile back (They fell)
Just have to... (Miroku landed on top of Sango, squashing her badly)
Miroku was terrified, he had hurt Sango. No matter how much he had tried to prevent it, he had hurt Sango! He felt like dying right about now! He had hurt Sango! She stirred as he got off of her and smismiled. He smiled playfully back. He hand reached forward, as if drawn to something. One split second later, her smile turned upside down. SLAP! He was unconscious thanks to his disgustingness. He smiled as he was slapped, it was worth it. Every time. Sango waited for the judges to announce the scores. Apolla gave them a 4.5, Artemis gave them a 7.8 for effort, and Princle Kim gave them a 8.6! They had done better than Kagome and InuYasha, but stioll were not very good. They stiffened as Naraku and Kikyo stepped onto the air currents.
Hello, I say with a smile (Naraku holds Kikyo's hands)
A smile that captures every guy's heart (They step one, two, front, one, two back. Slide three, slide three)
But not yours (Continues their stepping and sliding)
Not the one that I want most (Kikyo turns to face the audience)
You see right through all my lies (She holds hands with Naraku who is facing her back)
My costume (They link hands and flip continuously to the center)
My role in this life (They leap gracefully to opposite ends)
And yet, amazingly, (Still leaping)
You accept me readily (They flip continuously to each other)
As if it is no bigdeal at all (They waltz gracefully)
You make me feel better (Still waltzing)
Than I've felt, (Still waltzing)
And I know... just know (They stop)
That you are the one for (Naraku twirls Kikyo)
Yeah... I know, I just know (He twirls her the other way)
You are the one for me (A gust comes and makes Kikyo fly over Naraku)
The only one for me (He catches her and they bow/curtsy)
Everyone gasped in shock, except for those who do not, they were magnificent! Even InuYasha had to admit that that took a lot of skill to time your dance specifically then the gust would blow and then catch someone who was riding the gust. Kagome was gaping in shock while Sango and Miroku were thinking of how they could have used magick to do all that. No solutions came. Then, the judges gave their scores; Artemis gave a 9.8, Principle Kim gave a 9.5, and Apolla gave them a 9.8 as well. they were so close, they had done they best so far! Everyone quieted down as Sesshomaru and Rin stepped out to dance.
Twirl, dance, spin, waltz (Sesshomaru twirled Rin)
I do all that and more (They faced each other, held hands, and began to waltz)
Oh, all that and so much more. (Still waltzing)
Everyone gapes at me (Now then, coincedentally, an air current blew by)
I'm the one who's got it all, (Rin gracefully lept on top of it)
And yet, I want something (Sesshomaru was dragged along)
That cannot be given or bought, (They twirled and spun in the air as the air current lifted them up five feet)
It can only be earned. (They were brought gently down)
I try my hardest, my absolute hardest (They waltz across the stage)
To impress you in any way (Sesshomaru twirls Rin)
But you just turn away like I'm nothing. (She flips elegantly over him)
Your face not showing anything at all (They face opposite directions)
And I just want you to know me (Rin walks slowly, gracefully away from Sesshomaru)
I just really want you to know me (She leaps back to him and he twirls her)
And I know, despite it all, (They twirl three times)
Somedy, someday soon, (She faces him)
I'll earn your heart. (They waltz)
Someday soon, someday soon. (They bow/curtsy)
Everyone went wild, they were great! How did they manage to stay up in the air like that? How did they know when the current would come? Everyone gaped, and began to ask questions all at once, but were hushed by the judges. They began to score. Artemis gave them a 9.7, Principle Kim gave them a 9.5, and Apolla gave them a 9.7! Kikyo and Naraku's jaws dropped at the same time, they had not been affected at all by the nightmare pills! That was impossible! But Rin had proved them wrond. Dead wrong. They were neck to neck for first place. Kikyo and Naraku leading with 0.2 points only! Rin sighed in happiness as she was congragulated by Kagome and Sango. She closed her eyes and smiled one of her most determined smiles ever. They would win. They just had to. For the sake of the school.
The Dance Competetion Final!
Kikyo was furious! She had never been soooo outraged in her entire life! It was unforgivable! Rin had actually warded off one of her 'nightmare charms!' She swore that she would personally make Rin's life miserable. Or at least her nights. She smirked to Naraku and he smirked right back at her. She then, began to chant a spell that was handed down from generations and generations of dark priestesses like herself. It was called the 'no Naraku.' The name fit the spell perfectly. Of hell. The scroll that she was holding began to glow a pearly white in the moon as a beam as dark as the night shot through the setting sun. It brought shivvers down even Naraku's spine as Kikyo mouthed out the beams target. Rin. It was a one use spell, as all great spells were and could only be used once. The spell sent the target into a darkness like no other. They would fall dead in their dreams, crushed by despair and grief, when they awoke, they would no longer have any will to live at all. They would just be shells. Only a person of the purest soul would be able to fight that spell. And even then, they still had little or no chance of survival. Kikyo grinned, then she and Naraku would be able to win the contest. Then she could get her darling Inu back. Ah, yes, her darling Inu. But, a little voice in the back of her head said, 'But do you still you like him? Naraku is much better looking, and obviously more powerful.' She shook her head vigorously to clear the thought as she glanced at Naraku, now smirking at Rin's to-be discomfort.
Rin was just about to go to sleep when a jet-black streak whizzed by her. It zoomed around the room as she wondered what it was. Then, it suddenly turned, and zoomed straight at her! She was about to scream for help, but she was feeling very tired. She tried her best to resist, but in the end... sleep won her over as she closed her eyelids... perhaps for the last time. She fell gently onto her bed as her breathing stopped and the effect of the spell began to take over. She would be in a world full of nightmares that was far less better than her world. Far less better. Kikyo grinned wickedly outside as she left. Naraku went soon after. Both of them were thinking the same exzct thing at the same exact time: next morning, Rin would be reduced to a soulless shell and their only opponents would have been gone. Leaving them the winner. As they both walked away from Rin's tent, little did they know that someone very sly was watching them. Quite carefully actually. Too bad they had not detected a thing. Not a thing.
Rin's Dream (Note: This is from her Point Of View):
It was happening all over again. It was exactly how it started before. Exactly. Mother and Father had banned from playing with Aqua, Emerald, Fianlli, and Kara. They said it was for my own good. Then, they began to force me to read these horribly long books that make no sense at all. One of them even said that you can control death. That is the most profounding thing ever heard! When Mother and Father heard this, they said they believed it and slapped me for thinking otherwise. They had slapped me! I had never been slapped before, especially not by them! I cringed in pain and fear, this had only happened once; someone had told me I was spoiled and ugly and good for nothing! The only difference was that Emerald and Fianlli had comforted me then. Now, i had no one. I was all alone. My parents had banned them from the castle grounds. I remembered Kara's high-pitched giggles, Aqua's hilairious jokes, Emerald's great advice, and Fianlli's grunpiness. I missed them all. So much. They were all gone. Everyone of them. Now,I was all alone, thanks to my parents. i felt an anger well up inside of me. Then, before I could comprehend it, it was all over. My parents, gone, our beautiful castle, destroyed, and I was all alone. Truly alone. With a fortune in my possession. I sobbed for many, many nights. I then, went to a school but it was nothing like my old home. The kind faces had now been replaced by evil ones. The smiles had been replaced by scowls. The laughter had been replaced by angry shouts. I was too scared. Each time I went to school, the children would call me horrid names and the eachers stayed away from me. Thus, I was homeschooled. By myself. It all repeated through my head. The names, the people, the eachers that were cold, the voices that were unkind, everything. It twisted and turned as it all closed in and I felt a dakness like no other. A voice that was as sly as a fox, yet as cruel as a killer told me to just give up. To submit to the darkness. So I did. I was about to be completely consumed by the darkness, buta voice told me to not give up. I had a vision. It was a person that looked so cold and emotionless, yet so sad in the process. I really wanted to meet that person, so I fought against the darkness and blatantly refused to give up hope that I would not survive. Somehow, that vision renewed my strength, and I was able to keep going. Soon, the darkness faded away... and I was surrounded by light. I was oh so happy, yet tired.
Rin awoke feeling a bit tired. Then, it dawned on her; today was the finals for the dance competetion! She screamed mentally and lightly rapped her head for oversleeping, today, the winner would be decided. She just had to win! She grew even more determined and selected her most beautiful dress and put it on. It was a midnight black and at the very bottom, there were snow-white pearls sewn in to create a pattern that made the bottom look like waves. Her mother had bought her it. Then, she attached two blood red rose barrettes in her hair and fastened her moonstone lotus charm on. The only thing that remained of the once glorious castle of silver and ebony. She felt tears coming as she forced them back, those were too sad for her. She squeezed her eyes shut as she recalled her nightmare, she had not had that dream inthree years; when her parents had died off. She shook away the sadness and put on beautiful shoes that were also midnight black. She was completely black, except for her barrettes and peach skin.
When she stepped into the pool auditorium, she shocked three people. Kikyo, Naraku, and Sesshomaru. Kikyo and Naraku were both shocked to their wits; why had the spell not worked, she was not supposed to be alive... spiritually! But, she seemed just as spiffy as always and not affected ONE BIT by the nightmare spell! Kikyo flashed her eyes in annoyance. Rin had lived; that was NOT have supposed to have happened. Naraku smirked; it looked like they would have to win some other way. Kikyo smirked in reply. Besides, Rin and Sesshomaru were not that good partners anyways. She wasmuch more graceful than her, and Naraku was much more emotionful than Sesshomaru, that is, if they all went according to plan. Sadly for them, things never did.
Sesshomaru was another a story; he had never been so shocked in his life... Rin looked, well, there was no other word for it, absolutely GORGEOUS! He still refused to show it though, and kept his poker face on. He walked over to her.
"Are you ready for the dance?"
"Yeah! Ready as ever!"
"You had better not be clumsy!"
"And you had better show some emotion!"
"Hmph."
"Well, you know what? Hmph to you too!"
The two walked off in opposite directions as Principle Kim began to give an announcement. Artemis smiled wickedly in anticipation at what he going to say, it would be TOO funny to see the look on Kikyo's face when she heard what he was going to say. It was all planned out from the very beginning. She smiled happily this time, she loved pulling strings. Espescially if they were stubborn strings.
"Welcome, welcome, welcome all students to the finale of our first Shikon Private School Dance Competetion! I am very, very, very proud to say that we have done this greatly with no injuries at all and no rivalry at all! I want to congragulate all of those that sadly, did not make it to the finals. But, you are all winners, remember that! And,I also want to congragulate the final four people, only two will step out as the winners and claim the prize, to be the hosts of the cruise trip and choose the teacher that will accompany them! So, congrats to all of you! I hope that you will not hold grudges against one other just because soem of you lost, after all, you all are winners in some way! Okay, now, I have a very important announcement to make, instead of having a dance contest, Apolla and Artemis both suggested that we have a fight! This is an underwater fight and it is Rin versus Kikyo and Sesshomaru versus Naraku! This is an all-out battle and the only rule is no bloodshed!" Principle Kim stopped, waiting for it to sink in. Kikyo and Naraku's jaws dropped; HOW WOULD they win now! Kikyo knew how strong Rin was. Then, she remembered that now the spell would still have some leftover effects, so she had a chance. She steadied as she, Rin, Naraku and Sesshomaru walked to the edge of the pool. Calmly as possible. Naraku and Sesshomaru had both changed into wetsuits and both glared furiously at each toher. Both had a look that said, I will kill you. She glanced at Rin, hoping she was cowering in terror, the girl had a very determined look in her eyes and it was boring holes in Kikyo. The look was slightly unnerving. Kikyo steadied herself as she waited for Principle Kim to say that they could begin.
"Ready... Steady... Begin!" he shouted loudly as four people dived into the pool, each wearing a midnight-blue wetsuit. Four contestants, two pools, two winners, one prize. Kikyo focused her gaze underwater as she scanned the deep pool for Rin. The girl seemed to be no where in sight.
Note to those who are confused: As always, I do the events one by one, but they are all happening at once.
Rin did not dive in, only an idiot would do that. Instead, she carefully jumped in the deep pool and floated above first. She got a big gulp of air and dove down into the twelve feet deep pool. She scanned the pool nervously, on guard, as she looked to see where Kikyo could be hiding. It was such a big pool, at twelve feet wide, long, and deep! She scanned some more, saw nothing, then returned for air. Right when she was about to take a big gulp of air, a hand reached up from underwater and pushed her head down! She gasped in shock as she inhaled a lot of water, causing her to choke. She stopped immediately, seeing as that would give Kikyo pleasure, that was the last thing she would do knowingly. She resurfaced, and took her needed breath. Then, she dove down and scanned the area once more. She waited. And waited. She hoped Kikyo would run out of air soon and resurface. She then resurfaced, and took a big gulp of air, even though she did not need it. The hand reached out and attempted to push her underwater once more, but this time she was prepared. 'Don't you dare think that Iwill fall for the same trick twice!' she thought fiercely and threw her arms way, way back, causing them to hit Kikyo, making her lose her grasp on Rin. Rin then swam off, and Kikyo took a big gulp of air and chased after the fifth grader. Rin was a great swimmer. She almost outswam Kikyo! But Kikyo swam even faster to catch up. Then, the priestess in training shot a pink light at Rin. It hit her! She was struck down onto the floor,but regained her composure quickly and swam right back up. They both took huge gulps of air and swam down to fight again. Rin was angry, how dare Kikyo shoot her! She felt the anger well up inside as Aqua called to her. She asked if she needed any assistance. Rin answered yes as a reply. Then, she swam away from Kikyo, ready with a plan. kikyo chased after her, and they swam extremely fast. then, Rin headed toward a wall and narrowly missed it. Kikyo did the same. Suddenly, Rin turned around, swimming toward Kikyo. Kikyo froze in shock/fear, giving Rin enough time to grab her by the arm and pull her above the water. Rin took a BIG gasp of air and she submerged once more. Kikyo, on the other hand, was in a mass of swirling waves that Aqua had created and she could not breath. She squirmed, desperately trying to find some way out, but water seemed immune to her pink shots. Then, the bell rang, announcing that Rin was the winner. Rin smiled happily and helped Kikyo out of the pool with a smile. Kikyo returned it with a glare.
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Naraku was scanning the water for his opponent, Sesshomaru, that demon swam like lightning, so fast that Naraku could not even see his move ments. BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM! Sesshomaru rammed into Naraku. Hard, Five times. naraku was out cold before he knew what happened. Sesshomaru seriously was about to just let Naraku sink onto the bottom but thought against it, he would have been expelled from the school if he did. He then, half-heartedly dragged Naraku to the side and pulled himself off, just as the bell sounded. He had won. Rin had won. That meant that they got the prize! Everyone clapped (except for Kikyo, Naraku, Kanna, Hakudoshi, and Kagura) loudly as they got their prize. They would be the host for this year's BIG field trip. A cruise to an island paradise! They would also have to choose the chaperone. Anyone but Artemis and Principle Kim. He thought. I think Artemis would be good. Thought Rin. They were congragulated and told that they had exactly two weeks until the trip and they wold decide then. They both rolled their eys, and everyone went to their tents early, to pack up or rest.