Music From My Heart

Summary: Kagome finished the jewel and is trying to start her life over. She transferred schools in her freshman year, now in sophomore, and is living with Sesshomaru who adopted her after her family moved to London with the man Kagome's mom remarried. Kagome not wanting to leave stayed, the other reason being because she hated her new 'father.' Kagome heard Lili's voice and ended up in the contest, the problem is Kagome gave up music when her father died; her mother hated hearing music because her late husband was a famous musician and taught Kagome how to play various types of music styles and how to play different instruments. After a while Kagome's mother forbid Kagome to play music and had their last name changed so she wouldn't have to be bothered by people looking for any relatives of the famous musician that died. But will Kagome participate in the contests and follow her passion in music, or will she reject it and follow her mother's wishes and never play music again

Crossover: Inuyasha/La Corda d 'Oro

Pairing: Kagome/?

Rating: M

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Chapter Four

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Once Kagome had made it home, she tried to get to her room as quietly as she could so that she could hide the violin. Sesshoumaru knows about the promise she made to her mother about never picking up an instrument ever again and didn't know how he would take her breaking a promise.

And just as she was about to quietly walk up the stairs… the Taiyoukai's voice calls out to her, "Imouto… what did you bring home?" His voice was soft, but it spoke volumes of authority and left no room for arguments.

Kagome cursed her luck… as well as Sesshoumaru's nose for being so sharp. Of course he's going to smell the scent of wood from the violin case. He'll also most likely sense the faint magic that's infused with the instrument (Lili only put a little magic in it because Kagome already knows how to play the violin but is just rusty). She knew she should've just left it at school or put it in her gym locker since it was bigger than the one she had for her shoes at the school's entrance hall. She also wondered why he was still home…

'Wasn't he supposed to leave for a business trip for awhile?'

"Hey Sess… um, I thought you were leaving for your trip this morning…"

"… My associates in Berlin decided to move the meeting to another date since the CEO wanted to be with his daughter for her wedding. And the one in charge of the deal in New York wanted the meeting on another date since he came down with the flu…"

During her mental cursing, Sesshoumaru had already walked out of the living area and was right behind her. As he stood there quietly, he noticed the case she held in her hand… the rare Brazilian rosewood smell of a string instrument came from within the case.

"Mind explaining why you have an instrument with you, Imouto?"

Seeing no way around it or any point of lying to him, Kagome faced him and started to tell him of what had happened earlier that day.

When she had finished, they were in the living area as Sesshoumaru contemplated the miko's tale. It wasn't that he didn't believe her, or he never knew that Wataru Sunzaki was really her father. He just wandered… and the look in her eyes told him everything. He couldn't say no, not when the look he had so longed to get rid of was lessened.

"Imouto, be at ease. No need to fret. You can play as much as your heart wants, your mother will not find out." Sesshomaru said as he gave her head a pat, and got up.

"Really?" Kagome asked, a smile forming on her lips, when she saw Sesshoumaru nod, she gave him a hug and hurried up to her room. It was the first time in awhile that she felt so happy, so complete, and she wished it would never end.

Sitting down at her desk Kagome, gave a smile at her friends. "Good Morning"

"Good morning Kagome. You're feeling better today. Yesterday you were all spacey, but I don't blame you. You did get chosen!" Kisa chirped happily, sitting down in her seat.

"Um I'm fine no need to worry, I was just surprised yesterday." She told her trying to stay off topic as much as she could. The only good thing that came out of yesterday was Sesshoumaru allowing her to actually participate and not tell her mother. But during the night, she was worried that her mother would somehow find out.

'If she does find out before the end of the contest… and ends up being angry at me… then its fine. I'll just give my last performance announcing that it doesn't matter if I win or lose…' Kagome knew for sure that her mother will most likely never trust her again… but it was fine. Kagome was finally able to play music again if only for a short while.

As the bell rang, Kagome gave a soft sigh before getting her stuff out for class as the principle announced that all contestants for the contest were to meet at the Practice wing of the music school at lunch to discuss the details for the contest.

Kagome hurried and made her way to the lunch room, so she could at least get something to eat. She hadn't eaten that morning and she didn't know how long the meeting would last. Kagome grabbed some of the red bean buns, and hurried and paid, and ran out of the lunch room, only to run into someone.

"I'm sooo sorry!" Kagome apologized, picking herself up off the ground.

"It's fine. But are you okay?" The voice of who she bumped into sounded familiar… once the miko looked down, she saw that she had bumped into not only one of the music school students but the same enthusiastic boy she met yesterday when she went to talk with Kanazawa-sensei, 'What was his name…?'

"Hihara-senpai, right?" She asked, hoping that she wouldn't get his name wrong.

Kazuki smiled, happy to hear that she remembered his name, "That's right."

After he had said that, Kagome thought she had heard some sort of clicking sound… like something that came from a camera. Looking around, she didn't see anyone with a camera… other than a few Gen Ed students staring at her while giggling a bit.

Looking down again, she then noticed that she was on top of Kazuki. With a light blush, she apologized again before getting off of him before starting to pick up her lunch while saying, "I'm Kagome Higurashi, if you don't remember." stacking her things together, as did Hihara.

Looking down at the scattered food Kagome started to pick it up, but stopped when she saw how much of the food was on the ground. Smiling Kagome lifted the bun in her hand, before laughing, "Well it looks like we have the same idea, no?"

Kazuki looked up at her before looking around himself to see just how many packets of red bean buns were on the floor around. He then laughed, "Wow, you're right. Trying to get something quick before heading to the meeting?"

"Yeah. I hadn't eaten anything this morning and since I heard of the meeting, I wanted to get something quick before heading there." She replied with a smile. For some reason, her senpai reminded her of a Kitsune with his carefree attitude. She couldn't help but smile around him.

She then remembered their first meeting…

'Wait… how long tild the meeting…?' Kagome looked down at her watch, "Ahh! We're late for the meeting!"

"Ehh! No way!" He yelped, as he hurried and picked up his belongings, along with Kagome, and ran.

"Of all the times to be late!" Kagome groaned as she ran alongside Hihara.

"They would scold us too much." Hihara laughed, as they ran. He wasn't paying attention to the other students whispering in the hall.

Neither of the two noticed the Gen Ed student hiding behind a corner, holding a camera while smiling, "Thank you for the shot, Higurashi-chan."

Two pairs of feet running through the halls with the sound of heavy breathing as Kagome and Kazuki quickly tried to get to the music room they were suppose to meet at for the meeting.

Kazuki quickly opened the door, and Kagome right behind him, as Kagome ran into the classroom; she tripped, right into Kazuki...again. They both came crashing to the floor, making everyone look at them.

The miko groaned helplessly as she apologized to her senpai once more, "Gomen, Hihara-senpai. I keep tripping and falling on you. I'm such a klutz." Kagome quickly got off him, and helped him up. "Are you hurt?"

"I'm fine!" Kazuki said, rubbing the back of his head, they were brought out of their conversation with someone clearing their throat, and some light laughter.

Someone then walked up to them, holding a hand out to Kagome. "Are you alright, Higurashi-san? The two of you had quite a fall."

Turning her attention from Hihara, Kagome saw that it was the same boy she saw with Kazuki yesterday. Before she was about to accept his help, the miko felt three auras darken with anger and envy.

Kagome could feel the auras darken even more when she accepted his hand to help her up, 'I wonder...' Giving him a sweet smile she said thank you, not even knowing she made all the men in the room blush, and the three auras become even more angry and dark, then she thought they would. Kagome turned her attention to Kanazawa, "I'm sorry we're late... we kind of got in a little accident on the way here..." Kagome told him, still playing her innocent act.

Kanazawa just gave a soft chuckle, hardly able to believe how much Kagome acted like her father when apologizing for something or just played innocent. Letting it slide, the music teacher decided to start the meeting.

"Ok, now that everyone is here we can start the meeting. You all know who I am by now, I am in charge of the contest. So why don't we start out with introducing yourself, and your instrument you play." Kanazawa said, not sounding very enthused of being there.

"Ahh… I am from the first year class B... Shouko Fuyumi… specialty is clarinet…" Fuyumi introduced herself in a quit voice, and a blush from embarrassment dusted her cheeks.

"I am from the second year A class, Len Tsukimori, my specialty is violin." the cool voice said, indicating he didn't want to be here.

"I am first year A class, Keiichi Shimizu… specialty cello." a sleepy, and dazed voice said.

"I am from the third year B class, Kazuki Hirihara, specialty trumpet. Please do give me guidance." Kazuki's cheerful voice filled the room, making Kagome want to laugh at his cheerfulness.

"I am from the same class, Azuma Yunoki, specialty is flute." Azuma said giving a little chuckle at his friend's antics.

Kagome glanced at Azume, 'He's a Yunoki...hmm...this is interesting...'

Kagome smiled, "I am from second year class two, from the Gen Ed School. My specialty is Violin. It's a pleasure to meet you all."

Kanazawa smile a little at the reaction some of the boys had from her greeting before continuing, "For the six of you… information details of the dates and other things will be mentioned later… but the competition will be divided into different stages. And in every stage, there will be a list of rankings and the winner with the most winnings will be chosen. You can choose any song, but in every stage there will be a similar or different theme. You have to choose a song that relates to the theme. And, please make a note of this, it's important to play out the feelings the song reflects."

He paused for a moment before finishing, "But…" his sights strayed to Kagome momentarily, "I hope everyone, besides the battle of rankings, please remember, it's most important to carry happiness throughout the competition."

The music teacher's speech made everyone's spirits lift before he added, "That last part was from the principle. As for me… just do your best."

Kagome had to hold back a laugh.

"Well that's about all, I leave the rest to you. We shall end today. You all can go back." with this said Kanazawa leaving.

With day over and Kagome had her violin in hand, she decided it was time to head home and look for some of her father's old violin sheet music.

As she was about to head out the entrance hall, a girl clearing her throat out stopped her. Turning toward her, she saw that it was a girl from the Music school. She was a brunette with curls and some sort of pigtails. With her were two girls with lighter hair; one had long straight hair while the other's was short.

With the feel of their auras, she instantly recognized them as the three who stood outside the music room the meeting was held… 'Oh, god not these three…'

"Are you free right now?" The brunette said in a snippy voice.

Kagome stared at her with a raised brow before replying with a light snort, "For you three? No."

"Why you!" The girl started, but Kagome cut her off with a glare. "What? I don't have time for you to be a stuck up fan girl, and say you want to put me in my place. If you have something important and I mean important, then spit it out so I can be on my way."

"Well you're just a Gen Ed student; you shouldn't even be playing in the contest. It may not be important to you, but to us music school students it is. And for you to be in it with Yunoki-sama, it is unforgivable. A little slut like you, who probably thinks that music, is trivial... "

Slap

The girl was cut off of her rant by Kagome slapping her. Her eyes narrowed, and so mad she was shaking, "Who do you think you are? YOU KNOW NOTHING! I GAVE UP A LOT TO BE ABLE TO PLAY! YOU CAN CALL ME NAMES I DON'T CARE, BUT SAYING THAT MUSIC IS TRIVIAL TO ME IS OUT OF LINE!" Kagome yelled, she wanted to yell more, say what could happen if she was caught playing music. To her, music was the one thing she loved with a passion, and to say it's a trivial matter, it made her want to hit the girl again.

The brunette composed herself, her hand still on her abused cheek and spoke in a challenging manner, "Well, you really believe that music isn't trivial to you, then you can prove us wrong by playing for us."

"HA! I do not have to play snotty little bitchy brats like you who probably aren't any better than a child who's barely a beginner." Really, these girls were really starting to get on her nerves. She just wanted to go home, have dinner, take a nice hot bath and practice her violin before bed. Not to mention, she had to call Sesshoumaru and tell him what she knew about the contest and these three are just spoiling her plans.

"You have some nerve." the brunette hissed, bringing her hand up in the air, as she was going to bring her hand down someone caught it.

Kagome mentally smirked at the shocked faces at seeing their 'lovely Yunoki-sama' catching her in the act.

"Now, now, no need to get violent, right?" He asked, smiling at the three girls.

"N-n-no. W-we'll be going now." the three girls left in a hurry trying to save the little dignity they had left.

"Higurashi-san, are you alright?" Yunoki asked, touching her cheek, as he had a concerned look on his face.

"Yes, I'm fine. Thank you for your help, but please call me Kagome. Higurashi makes me feel old. "Kagome said giving him a sweet, but kind smile.

Yuniko couldn't help feel his cheeks warm slightly at the smile Kagome gave him. That same smile just seemed to increase her charm.

He was about to head outside to meet his driver when he saw his fan club… or the "Yunoki Cult"- as Kazuki always called them- talking with Kagome. When he heard them trying to talk her down, he wanted to walk over and stop them but after seeing Kagome slap the brunette, he just stayed where he was just listening to her comeback.

When it looked like one of the girls was about to slap Kagome for what she said about their skills, Yunoki had enough and caught the girl's hand making her and her friends shame themselves for being caught in the act.

Kagome looked to her watch before turning to him again, "I'm sorry, senpai. I have to get home so I can call my brother. Thanks again for helping me." Before she was about to walk off, she winked at him as she added, "Even though I could take care of myself just fine against those three."

"No problem. Would you like a ride home, an apology for what some of the music school students said, of course." He said with a smile, as he looked into Kagome's silver blue eyes, which were filled with curiosity.

"Sure, I would love a ride, thank you, senpai." Kagome happily agreed, knowing that she wouldn't get out of it from the smile of his face.

Kagome sat in the back seat of the car with Yunoki, as his driver drove to her home, with the directions she gave him. "So senpai, how long have you had a personal fan club slash guard, if I might ask." Kagome asked trying to start up a conversation with him; because the silence was killing her, sure she liked the quiet once in awhile, but she didn't want an uncomfortable silence...it made things awkward.

"Hmm, I think it started in my first year." Yunoki said, his pointer finger on his chin in a thinking manner.

"Ehhh...for so long, they must get annoying." Kagome blurted out and quickly put her hand over her mouth, with a blush forming on her cheeks.

Yunoki laughed, "Yes, sometimes it does. But it looks like this is your stop." He looked out the window, the car had come to a stop and the door was opened for her, the gates to the entrance were closed shut, and behind it was a large mansion.

"Yes you're right, thank you for the ride senpai. I will see you soon." Kagome smiled waving bye, as she got out of the car. Yunoki watched her as she left, a small smirk gracing his lips, one thing crossing his mind as the car started moving again, 'what an interesting girl.'

Nami looked over the article she had just written; tomorrow the whole school would be in a buzz. Kagome Higurashi and Kazuki Hihara...everyone would be in a fit...they all will want to know what their relationship is. The Gen Ed princess, and a music school student, who would've thought. Nami reread the article, she knew this was going to be a great hit, she couldn't wait till tomorrow.

Romance Among The Contestants. Violin And Trumpet.. Unusual Pair...Or Perfect Duet?

Kagome Higurashi, second year in the Gen Ed School, also known as the Gen Ed princess. She is well liked among the students and teachers. She is known for her kindness, and also her intelligence and athletic ability, and now for her music ability, which the school can't wait to hear.

Kazuki Hirihara, third year, also one of the most hyper guys you'll meet. He is known for being kind, and helpful, also well known for being friends with Azuma Yunoki. So how did these two know each other, well no one knows. They were seen outside the lunchroom talking, and who would've guessed they were in a relationship, by the picture that is what it looks like. It seems that we have an unusual combination. A violin… a trumpet. Who would have guessed? It seems the two have been keeping the relationship a secret, but for how long?

-picture and article by Nami Amo.

The Press Club member giggled, excited about how everyone will react to the article and her pictures she took for the shot. Stuff like this always turns a lot of heads, and she couldn't wait to see how many people will buy a newspaper just to read the goods. Especially when the article and photo were on the front page.

"I'll definitely have to thank Higurashi-hime-chan for the shot when I see her." She said to herself as she started to publish the first copy of the paper.

Although… she had NO idea how the Gen Ed Princess and the Trumpet player would react…

Yuki Note: Hope you all enjoy this.

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