Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Inuyasha and co. (I'm REALLY starting to hate this thing)
Well, on with the story!
A Cry For Help
By: Goth Chick Tiff
Summary: Kagome Higurashi is your average loner in high school who's got a lot of troubles at home that she keeps to herself. At least as average as you can get when you're attending Takahashi High. Considering she's the only loner, Kagome spends most of her time avoiding the all-to-familiar troubles at school. Though beautiful, she hides herself from the world. When she finds out that her friends from the Internet(Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku)are moving to her town, her life changes for the better. Hopefully.
Chapter 13: Practice
"Oh my God" Kagome said in wonder. "Okay, I know you said you had a studio, but I didn't know it was this big."
"Remember, we're pretty much the richest people in Japan. We can afford it, plus this place was ours in the feudal era. We just changed some stuff,' Inuyasha explained.
"As I can see. Now let's go check out the guitars, I wanna see your collection." Sango said happily.
"Alright already, follow me." Inuyasha said heading toward a room with a sign on it that read 'Instrumental room'. "Yes I know, gay name for a room holding guitars and drums, but oh well."
"How do you know if we were gonna ask you that?" Kagome questioned.
"Because you guys are the most analytical people I've ever met. Especially you Kagome." Inuyasha retorted.
Miroku, Sango, and Kagome followed Inuyasha into the room and stared in awe. "Holy shit man, I didn't know you had that many drum sets," Miroku said checking out the drums. "Dude you've got at least 20 drum sets in this room."
"Yeah, I know. Then there are three other studios filled with the same amount of drum sets in each." Inuyasha explained.
"Jesus fucking Christ Inu. I new you were loaded, but I didn't know you were this loaded." Sango exclaimed.
"Yea, well, that's cause you guys don't know my last name" Inuyasha muttered.
"Hey, what is your last name anyway? You haven't even told ME what it is." Kagome said punching Inuyasha in the arm.
"Ok, you've punched me twice on this arm and it's already getting sore. And I'm half dog-demon. I bet you could kick Sesshoumaru's ass if you really put your head to it." Inuyasha grumbled.
"Hey, speaking of Sesshoumaru, when do I get to meet him?" Kagome asked, " Sure I've seen him, but I've never really talked to him in person."
"Yea, same here." Sango and Miroku said in unison.
"Look, you really don't want to meet him. He's a total jerk. Not to mention he might kill you on sight." Inuyasha tried explaining, but to no avail.
"I don't care Inu. If I'm going to knock some sense into that thick skull of his, I'll have to meet him. Beside, if he tries anything I'll put up a barrier and give him a taste of my purification powers. I am a miko after all." Kagome said defiantly. "And since I still don't know my way around here, you're gonna have to go to my room and get my guitar. I'll help set up the instruments and figure out what songs to play."
"Alright, see ya guys in a few." Inuyasha said over his shoulder while walking out of the room.
After setting up the instruments and picking out a song to play, Miroku, Sango, and Kagome waited for Inuyasha to return with Kagome's guitar. "Okay, really, how long does it take to get a guitar from my bedroom." Kagome questioned.
"I don't know, but it's taking forever. It's been 15 minutes since he left." Sango mumbled
"Maybe he ran into Sesshoumaru," Miroku said.
"Maybe, but if he doesn't get here soon, we're starting…"
"JUST LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE!" Came Inuyasha's voice from the hallway, interrupting Kagome. The door to the studio slammed open and in walked a pissed off Inuyasha followed by a furious Sesshoumaru.
Kagome quickly got up and walked over to Inuyasha. "What's wrong Inu?" She asked. She then turned towards Sesshoumaru and glared. "You should really learn how to treat your family with respect."
Sesshoumaru stared at Kagome with his usual calm and collected expression. "This coming from someone who treated her mother and stepfather with the utmost disrespect.
Kagome, getting angry, allowed some of her power to seep from her body. "I had a reason for that. Yours, on the other hand, is a completely foolish one.' Kagome growled, her power starting to crackle around her.
Inuyasha, noticing how angry she had become, quickly tried to calm her down. "Kags, just forget about him."
"Nope, I want to play!" Kagome said smirking. Taking on an almost demonic pose, Kagome stood; power crackling about her. Then a sword emerged from each hand. Both had the same white hilt with the same dragon imprint circling about it. The blade was made from one of the toughest metals ever found, and was engulfed in dark blue flames of energy.
"You want to challenge me?" Sesshoumaru chuckled.
"Not so much challenge, as test your skills. You are a demon after all. I should be easy for you to take on." Kagome explained.
"Kagome! What the hell do you think you're doing! You just got out of the hospital!" screamed Sango.
"I'll be fine, he won't hurt me," Kagome calmly said.
"Do you really wish to die, Human?" Sesshoumaru coldly stated.
"Like I said, Fluffy. You won't hurt me." Kagome taunted.
"You really shouldn't have called him that, he doesn't like it when people call him Fluffy." Inuyasha stated.
"That's exactly the reason why I called him that. Now I know that he won't hold back on fighting me because I hurt his pride. Choose your weapon, Fluffy."
"I, unlike you don't carry a sword around anymore."
"Well then use your Whip Of Light."
"How do you know of my powers?"
"I did a background check. You are Sesshoumaru Taisho; age 27; full blooded Inu-youkai; president of the Taisho Firm ever since your father died; weapon of choice is a sword called Toukijin which was forged when you learned that Inuyasha would be getting the Tetsusaiga. Is that enough, or would you like me to continue."
"No that is quite enough, but I would like to postpone this match for a later date. Instead I would like to speak with you."
"um…"Kagome said letting her powers diminish and allowing the swords to lay dormant inside her body once again." Okay, I guess. Just give me a sec."
"Fine, meet me in my study. Inuyasha will show you the way." Sesshoumaru said gracefully exiting the studio.
Kagome turned towards her friends and noticed the shocked looks on their faces. She also noticed that Inuyasha was not only shocked, but angry as well. 'Great now he's gonna be mad at me for a while.' Kagome thought. "You knew all this time didn't you?" Inuyasha asked bitterly.
Kagome nodded and took her guitar from Inuyasha. "We should go before Sesshoumaru gets in a pissy mood again."
"Let's go." Inuyasha grumbled, walking toward the door. Kagome waved to Sango and Miroku and quickly followed Inuyasha.
While walking Kagome was able to get her guitar case open and take it out. She placed the case on the floor against a wall in the hall and started strumming a few notes before playing a song. Inuyasha stopped walking when he realized what song it was that Kagome was playing. "Simple and Clean" he said.
Kagome stopped playing for a moment after hearing what Inuyasha had said. She then started playing again and singing the lyrics.
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
You're giving me too many things
Lately you're all I need
You smiled at me and said,
Don't get me wrong I love you
But does that mean I have to meet your father?
When we are older you'll understand
What I meant when I said "No,
I don't think life is quite that simple"
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
The daily things that keep us all busy
Are confusing me
That's when you came to me and said,
Wish I could prove I love you
But does that mean I have to walk on water?
When we are older you'll understand
It's enough when I say so
And maybe some things are that simple
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before
"How much longer until we get to his study?" Kagome asked
"We'll be there soon." Inuyasha said.
Kagome again started playing a song. This time it was Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) by Green Day.
Another turning point
A fork stuck in the road
Time grabs you by the wrist
Directs you where to go
So make the best of this test
And don't ask why
It's not a question
But a lesson learned in time
It's something unpredictable
But in the end is right
I hope you had the time of your life
So take the photographs
And still frames in your mind
Hang it on a shelf of
Good health and good time
Tattoos of memories
And dead skin on trial
For what it's worth
It was worth all the while
It's something unpredictable
But in the end is right
I hope you had the time of your life
It's something unpredictable
But in the end is right
I hope you had the time of your life
It's something unpredictable
But in the end is right
I hope you had the time of your life
By the time Kagome had finished the song, they had reached Sesshoumaru's study. Inuyasha knocked on the door and then left. Kagome heard Sesshoumaru say 'Come in' and entered the door.
"You wanted to speak to me Fluffy." Kagome said,
"You will refrain from calling me that if you value your life." Sesshoumaru stated.
"Can I call you Sesshy then?" Kagome said playfully while walking toward the chair seated in front of Sesshoumaru's desk.
"No."
" Oh. Please?" Kagome whined.
"No."
"How about this, tomorrow we battle, If I win I get to call you any nickname I want and you have to leave Inuyasha alone."
"And if you lose."
"Well, what do you want? Your call."
"Okay, if I win, you've gotta do a job for me and be available whenever I need you."
Kagome looked thoughtful for a minute. She looked at Sesshoumaru's face and held out her hand. "Deal."
After thetwo shook hands Kagome relaxed into her chair and asked. "So, what's this job you want me to do."
"I want you to check out a client of mine. Make sure he isn't a criminal and get his entire history for me."
"Fine with me, you do know I can do it right now and have everything on him by this time tomorrow." Kagome suggested while strumming her guitar.
"I know, but then the agreements wouldn't be equal. And please stop doing that, it's hurting my ears."
Kagome stopped strumming her guitar and looked up at Sesshoumaru. "Then pick another term for if you win."
Sesshoumaru got up and walked behind Kagome's chair, resting his hands on the back of it. " How long have you been living with us, Kagome?"
"A week, possibly longer. I lost track of time after the incident."
"Since you been here we've never really got to know each other. So, if I win, I get to take you to dinner." Sesshoumaru said placing his hand on Kagome's shoulders, lightly massaging them.
Kagome stood up and walked in front of Sesshoumaru. She placed her guitar on the back of the chair she was just sitting on and looked up at Sesshoumaru. She tucked a lock of hair behind his tipped ear and whispered seductively into it, "fine with me, but I don't kiss on the first date." She then picked up her guitar and walked out of the room.
Kagome, remembering the way back to the studio, walked down the hall. When she got to the place where she left her guitar case, it was nowhere to be found. 'Inuyasha probably brought it to the studio.' She thought. 'Fuck, I forgot to ask Fluffy-kins the name of the client he wanted me to check out.' She continued walking until she reached the studio. When she walked inside, only Miroku and Sango were there.
"So, did you do a background check on us too?" Sango asked bitterly.
"No." Kagome said. She walked past them to a large amplifier and plugged in her guitar. She then got a microphone and plugged that in as well. She adjusted the microphone to her size and started strumming a few notes.
"What's she doing?" Miroku whispered to Sango.
Sango shrugged and watched as Kagome cranked up the volume so it could be heard through most of the house. 'There's only one way to get both of those stubborn asses here.' Kagome thought before strumming the notes to Everytime by Simple plan and started to sing.
"It was 3am
When you woke me up
Then we jumped in the car
And drove as far as could go
Just to get away
We talked about our lives
Until the sun came up
Now I'm thinking about
How I wish I could go back
Just for one more day
One more day with you
Everytime I see your face
Everytime you look my way
It's like it all falls into place
Everything feels right
But ever since you walked away
You left my life in disarray
All I want is one more day
It's all I need
One more day with you
When the car broke down
We just kept walking along
'Til we hit this town
There was nothing there at all
But that was all ok
We spent all our money on stupid things
But if I look back now
I'd probably give it all away
Just for one more day
One more day with you
Everytime I see your face
Everytime you look my way
It's like it all falls into place
Everything feels right
Ever since you walked away
Left my life in disarray All I want is one more day
All I need is one more day with you
Now I'm sitting here
Like we used to do
I think about my life
And how there's nothing I won't do
Just for one more day...
One more day with you
Everytime I see your face
Everytime you look my way
It's like it all falls into place
Everything feels right
Everytime I hear your name
Everytime I feel the same
It's like it all falls into place
Everything feels right
You walked away
Just one more day
It's all I need
Just one more day with you"
"What the fuck." Inuyasha said when the song was done.
A/N: Sorry it took so long to update but we had no internet for a while :'-( Yea, i wasn't such a happy camper. I know the chapter is short, butI just haven't been in much of a writing mood lately, i'll try to make the next one longer. Thanks the reviewa everyone!