Songs From The Heart
Chapter 3: An Angel Revealed
Kikyo stood in the wings of the stage and watched the band's sound check, she could tell that something was bothering Inuyasha, but when she asked him what the matter was, he wouldn't give her a straight answer.
***FLASHBACK***
"Inuyasha you've been looking sad and angry ever since we left the mansion what is your problem?"
"Kikyo, I don't have a problem alright. I'm just nervous about the show. It's been awhile since we've been home is all."
***FLASHBACK ENDS***
When they finished their last practice song, Kikyo had the band meet in the backstage area.
"Alright, I've got tonight's set list, and Inuyasha I drew the lucky seat number of the girl you'll pull on stage to sing to tonight. It's Row 1 Seat 7."
Inuyasha just hung his head, he hated that tradition. Every time he sang a romantic number to some random girl from the audience he'd picture it was Kagome's hand he was holding, he imagined the perfect moment.
***Dream Sequence***
"Alright, this is the special number of the show, would the girl in Seat 5 Row 3 come up here please."
He saw Kagome coming up to the stage, and after being helped up by Ginta and Hakkaku, he took her hand, stared straight into her eyes, and started singing.
Where did you come from baby
And ooh won't you take me there
Right away won't you baby
Tenderoni you've got to be
Spark my nature
Sugar fly with me
Don't you know now
Is the perfect time
We can make it right
Hit the city lights
Then tonight ease the lovin pain
Let me take you to the max
She would grind and dance against him, and at the end of the song he would dip her down and bite her neck in the mating ritual, but just as he was about to do he'd wake up.
***End Dream Sequence***
He was interrupted from his daydream by Kikyo.
"Inuyasha for fuck's sakes pay attention."
"S...s...s... sorry Kikyo."
"God that woman is annoying me, why the hell did I even bother hooking up with her... when I had a perfect girl to begin with." He thought to himself, but was interrupted by the extremely loud and annoying voices of Ginta and Hakkaku.
"Kouga!! Your lady has arrived!!"
Inuyasha watched Kouga nearly leap out of his chair backstage and run to the entrance, and that's when Inuyasha smelled some all too familiar scents. Vanilla body lotion, Pomegranate shampoo, Strawberry lip gloss, and Obsession perfume. His heart started to race and as he turned around he saw his former angel on Kouga's arm. He was right.... it was.... Kagome.
She was taller and much more defined then she was the last time the other three had seen her. Her breasts were fuller, she had a washboard stomach, and even her manner of dress had changed. No more conservative clothes for her. She was dressed in tight black hip-hugger jeans, and a black belly shirt that had spaghetti straps that went around the back of her neck, and around her back.
She had a belly button ring, a diamond stud in her nose, a silver hoop in her left eyebrow, and all of her fingers had a ring on them. Her hair was done up in "school-girl" like pigtails, and when Inuyasha saw this he felt his heart and his loins nearly explode at the angel before him.
"Everyone I'm sure you know this beauty by my side, but for those who don't namely you Naraku....umm.... I mean boss. This is Kagome Higurashi my girlfriend, my love, my muse, and the woman who will bear my pups one day."
Kagome giggled at his comment, and walked right by Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, and Kikyo to introduce herself to Naraku.
"It's an honor to meet you sir, Kouga and Sesshomaru have told me so much about you."
Naraku reached up and kissed Kagome's hand which made Inuyasha growl again.
"No I assure you, the honor is mine my lady, I am looking forward to hearing you sing for me later tonight."
"I'm looking forward to it too sir."
"Please, you may call me Naraku Kagome, after all, I cannot have an angel such as yourself deny me the honor of hearing my name spoken from the most beautiful lips I have ever seen in my life."
Kagome's face went bright red at that moment, and though he tried to stop himself, it made Inuyasha smile. He loved it when Kagome blushed, she was so innocent and naive of the world. He's glad she hadn't lost that innocence since he left.
"Well then Kouga, let's not delay this any longer, I must hear this angel sing. Did you bring an instrument with you Kagome or do you require one?"
"No, that's alright I brought a tape with me of the song I'll be singing, but before I do can I ask one favor?"
Naraku smiled at her wickedly.
"You can ask me anything my angel."
"Can I just audition for you and Kouga? I don't want these four standing here throwing me off my game."
Sango stood up and glared at Kagome.
"Now you listen here Kagome, it's been five years, drop it already!"
Kagome then turned and looked at Sango with the most evil eyes she had ever seen in her life, then turned back to Naraku with those beautiful brown puppy eyes that no man could resist.
"Alright everyone but Kouga and I take 20, 30, hell.... I'll call you if I need you."
"Kagome.... come on please.... just talk to us...."
"Sango, if I feel like talking to any of you I'll come to you. I'm not here for you tonight I'm here for me. I am sick and fucking tired of being paid to be in a man's company for an evening. I want the chance that you guys denied me five years ago. I'm here to make a new life for myself. So please spare me the "Kagome please talk to us" gag, and leave me alone."
When Inuyasha heard what Kagome said he grabbed her arm.
"What did you say you were doing Kagome? Are you a fucking whore?"
Kagome wrenched her arm from his grasp and glared at him.
"No I am not a whore Inuyasha, I work for your brother as a private dancer/escort. I don't have sex with my clients, I just get paid to dance with them or be their escort to events. Not that it's any of your business but I am still a virgin. So like Naraku said, there's the door, don't let it hit your asses on the way out."
Miroku, who was always the voice of reason then decided to speak up.
"Come on guys, let's leave Kagome to do her thing, and for what it's worth Kagome.... good luck."
Kagome's eyes softened as she looked at him.
"Thanks Miroku, that means a lot coming from you, really."
Miroku wrapped his arm around Sango's waist, and Kikyo did the same thing to Inuyasha. As they walked towards the door Inuyasha looked over his shoulder at Kagome, but when he caught her eye she turned back around to face Kouga.
"This isn't over Kagome, I'll get you to smile for me again even if it kills me." He thought to himself before the door closed behind them.
Naraku smiled as Kouga prepared everything for Kagome's audition.
"Every thing is ready boss, whenever you're ready Kagome."
"Alright, I'm ready."
Inuyasha and the others cracked the door a little to secretly watch the audition.
"Good luck my angel...."
Kagome put the wireless headset on her head, and nodded for Kouga to start the tape. Then her body started to gyrate in a manner that would turn a gay man straight, and she started to sing.
Used to be a time when you would pamper me
Used to brag about it all the time
Your friends seem to think that you're so peach keen
But my friends say neglect is on your mind
Who's right
What have you done for me lately
Ooh ooh ooh yeah
What have you done for me lately
Ooh ooh ooh yeah
Used to go to dinner almost every night
Danced until I thought I'd lose my breath (Ahhhhhh)
Now it seems your dancing feet are always on my couch
Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death
Ain't that a shame
What have you done for me lately
Ooh ooh ooh yeah
What have you done for me lately
Ooh ooh ooh yeah
I never ask for more then I deserve
You know it's the truth
You seem to think you're god's gift to this earth
I'm telling you....no way
You ought to be thankful for the little things
But little things are all you seem to give
You're always putting off what we could do today
Soap opera says you've got one life to live
Who's right who's wrong
Naraku had no emotion whatsoever when Kagome finished her song, but a few moments later he couldn't contain his smile. He walked up to Kagome, picked her up, and swung her around.
"My girl that was amazing, you are exactly the voice I've been looking for. My dear how would you like to the front woman of the newest rock sensation for my label?"
Kagome jumped into Kouga's arms and squealed.
"Where do I sign?"
Naraku pulled out a contract, and after Kagome glanced over it, she signed.
"Congratulations Kagome you are now the front woman for.... The Band of Seven."
Inuyasha's heart melted when he heard that, The Band of Seven had always been their musical rivals. When one band had a number one single the other band would come along and top it. They were hardcore competitors, and now it looked like they might have a serious edge with an angel at the helm.
The look on Kikyo's face said it all.
"What the fuck? He's pushing her to be the head of our competitors, no way in hell!!!"
Kikyo stormed into the room, pushed Kagome aside and stood in front of Naraku.
"How could you Naraku? You promised you were going to push our band."
"Kikyo, Kikyo, Kikyo. I am pushing your band, but The Band of Seven needs a new singer, and Kagome would be perfect for them. In fact, it looks like I've found the band that will be backing you on your next tour."
At that Kikyo had had enough, she stormed out of the room leaving a very happy Kagome making out with Kouga while Naraku sat there smiling.
"You did it baby, you're going to the top."
"All thanks to you Kouga, all thanks to you. You believed in me when no one else did. You made me believe in myself again, thank you."
"No need to thank me baby girl, I love you.... I'll let you know how much tonight at the party."
"Wild horses couldn't keep me away from you Kouga."
Inuyasha watched Kouga put Kagome in front of him, move her hair out of the way, and hold the back of her neck with his teeth.
"Oh hell no, he's going to give her the commitment mark.... wait, I gave that same mark to.... Kikyo. To hell with that though. Me, Miroku, and Sango have to get Kagome alone and talk to her.... before we lose her forever.
***Author's Note***
Well hope you all enjoyed this new part of the story. Please rate and Review as always, and hoped you enjoyed PYT (Pretty Young Thing) by Michael Jackson (Part of it anyways) and What Have You Done For Me Lately? By Janet Jackson.
