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A/N: Well then, I'm back with Chapter 3. I think my fics are the only thing keeping me sane...or else my siblings and parents would drive me to my white padded room and strait jacket. ::cough:: Enough of my mindless rambles already...


Chapter 3 - Dangerous Encounters

After having ordered at the front counter, Kagome slid in the booth on the opposite side of the table from Sango. They had decided to stop at WacDonalds after school, and Kagome decided that it was her turn to pay.

"How much of Mr. Myouga's assignment did you finish during class?" Sango queried as she drummed her fingers on the table, casually staring out the wide window.

Kagome groaned and rested her forehead on the table. "Don't even remind me. I couldn't think of how to start it." The class had been assigned a three page paper on the Warring States Era, also known as the Fuedal Era, due Friday. Mr. Myouga had been kind enough to give them half of their class time to write the first draft, but unfortunately, Kagome hadn't gotten any done.

Sango smiled wryly as a girl brought the food to their table. "You couldn't think of anything or you were too busy thinking about something else?" She stared down at the heap of burgers, fries, and two chocolate milkshakes, after a few moments of temptation, snatched two of the burgers and her rightful shake off the tray.

Kagome scowled at Sango as she reached for the mountain of burgers. "Alright, I was thinking about something else. And that something would be our concert on Friday night. I think Tai and Rizu are coming down after school Friday afternoon. Your place, right?"

Sango nodded and was about to take a sip of her milkshake when she spotted someone outside. Two boys, to be exact. "Uh, Kagome, I think we have trouble." Her smile faded as said guys walked into WacDonalds.

Kagome whipped her head around to the door, and seemed to immediately shrink into her seat as she did so. "I guess coming here was a bad idea," she commented and began sliding out of the booth. "Come on, Sango, if we hurry we can make a break for it."

"Hey, Kagome! Sango!" one of the oh-too-familiar voices called.

Sango groaned and slammed her head down on the table. "Too late. Busted." She threw one of the empty burger wrappers on the table and scooted as close to the window as physically possible. Seconds later, the two came over and slid into the booth next to them.

"Inuyasha, what are you doing here?" Kagome hissed as she sent a pleading look to Sango. If Miroku had not chosen to sit beside Sango, then there would be a better chance of them being able to escape. No such chance existed.

Miroku shrugged and stole one of the burgers from the tray. "Is it all that strange for two guys to come here after school?"

Sango scowled and snatched the burger back just as he began unwrapping it. "For one, yes. And two, DON'T touch the burgers! Kagome paid for all these," she cautioned and took another sip from her milkshake. "And she hasn't exactly in the best mood today."

One look at Kagome could tell you that. Her mouth was quirked in an odd line, her left eyebrow ticking in annoyance, and her dark green painted fingernails were repeatedly drumming the table. "Inuyasha, if you dare touch one of those burgers, I will claw your pretty little amber eyes out and feed them to my cat," she warned and slapped away Inuyasha's hand that just happened to be wandering towards the tray.

Sango shot Miroku an I-told-you-so glance. "That's what happens when Kagome doesn't get enough sleep," she stated matter-of-factly and tauntingly reached for one of the burgers out of the still huge pile. A quick glance at Kagome told her that there was a need for a change of subject. "So...what are you guys doing this weekend?"

Inuyasha cleared his throat and propped one his elbows on the table. "Me and Miroku were planning to go to the Faded Light concert on Friday night. We already have tickets."

Kagome sputtered, but somehow managed to choke down the gulp she'd taken of her shake. "Wait, what?!" She slammed one hand down on the table and scanned the restaurant. "Inuyasha, Miroku, slide out. Me and Sango need to talk." She nudged Inuyasha's shoulder, and on order, he slid out of the booth, leaving room for Kagome to make her way onto the tiled floor. Miroku did the same, and in a matter of seconds, Kagome had grabbed onto Sango's wrist and bolted towards the bathroom.

Once they were safely behind the large wooden door, Kagome leaned against the creme colored walls. "Sango, what if they recognize us? Why does it have to be them out of all guys at our school?" she asked urgently, now rigorously pacing the floor.

Sango shrugged and crossed her arms, leaning precariously on one of the sinks. "Well, Kagome, Faded Light is really popular. And I'm sure they won't recognize us...Besides, do you actually think they would believe that we were the lead singers?"

The thought of that caused Kagome to burst out laughing. "As if! They're probably the two densest people in Tokyo. But still, do you think we should dye our hair?"

Sango's expression turned shocked, appalled even. She ran her fingers through her dark brown hair and spun around to face the mirror, as if it were magically going to change colors. "Kagome, I'm not dying my hair. If it means Inuyasha and Miroku find out who we are, so be it. They could keep a secret."

Kagome erupted into another fit of giggles. "I was kidding, Sango. I would never dye my hair. We'll figure something out. But we should get back, or they're going to wonder what's taking so long." She straightened out her sweats and calmly walked out of the bathroom, Sango right next to her.

Instead of having Inuyasha scoot out this time, Kagome jumped over his lap. Sango swung easily over Miroku's legs, landing effortlessly on the padded seat. The two went back to eating without saying a word.

Kagome, feeling a particularly better mood and somewhat sympathetic, grabbed two burgers off the tray and threw them at Miroku and Inuyasha. She reached for the fries and carelessly threw her empty shake cup at a nearby garbage can. Of course, it made it in.

Sango glanced at the clock hanging over the counter. "Uh, Kagome, don't you think we should get going? We need to practice," she whispered over the table. She knew that the other two were looking at her curiously.

Kagome whipped her head around to the clock and frowned slightly. "Yeah, sorry guys, but we gotta go. We have to...uh...start supper at home!" Once again, she leapt over Inuyasha's legs, this time taking her backpack with her. "Bye!"

Sango didn't hesitate to follow. "See you later," she called, and waved before running out the door.

Miroku shook his head and picked up one of the leftover fries. "As I said before, Inuyasha, those are two strange chicks. And I think they're lying." He glanced at Inuyasha, who eyes were following Kagome and Sango as they ran around the corner, soon disappearing from view.

Inuyasha shrugged and turned his eyes to the table. "I know they're lying. Think we should follow them?" he asked, a slight smirk tugging at his mouth.

Miroku slid off the seat and started towards the door. "Now you're talking. Hurry up before they get too far away." It didn't really matter because of Inuyasha's nose, but it'd be more fun to actually spy on them. Welcome to Miroku's twisted mind.

Kagome skirted around the corner in the alleyway. It was a quieter way home, and here it was safe for them to talk. "Concert's on Friday, and we're performing that new song, right? We'll probably have to practice every day after school," she commented. Neither of them minded practicing so much. They liked to think of it as a getaway from school and anything else going on.

They're new song was written exclusively by Sango, whilst Kagome had composed the instrumentals. Tai and Rizu had gotten copies for them to practice in Kyoto. This was usually how they introduced their new songs, since they didn't practice together that often. It always seemed to work out fine.

Sango nodded and pulled a light blue hoodie from her backpack, pulling it over her navy shirt. "Yeah. I'm cool with that. Hopefully we don't get too much homework," she commented as she stuffed her hands in the sweatshirt pockets.

They stopped before the tall gate that led them back out onto the street, a short distance from their homes. Kagome pulled her hair in a high ponytail and made sure her backpack was strapped over her shoulder before beginning the climb. "You know...they should really take this thing down. It'd make our shortcut home easier."

Sango swung her legs over the top and sat there for a minute. Kagome quickly joined her "It's not that bad, I guess. Better than having to walk around on the streets." That said, she lowered herself until she was hanging to the top by her hands, and let go. Her Vans barely made a sound as she landed on the ground. A faint thump told her that Kagome had landed as well.

"We should hurry up, Sango. Souta's probably wondering where we are." Though young, Souta had gotten used to staying home by himself. But Kagome liked to be there anyway.

Kagome glanced backwards, through the gate and down the alley they had just run through. "Did I hear something or was it just me?" As soon as she said that though, it was silent. She turned to Sango for some assurance.

They both stared down the alleyway, searching for any signs of movement. Nothing happened. Finally, Sango shook her head. "I though I did too. It might have been a rat...or something. Let's just go."

Kagome shot the alley one last glance before stepping out onto the street. She could see their neighborhood a short distance away. In a haste to get home, they both started running.

Inuyasha watched as the two girls jumped over the fence. He glared at Miroku and yanked on his dark blue shirt color. "Idiot, you have to be more quiet. They almost caught us." It seemed that Kagome and Sango were staring back in their direction. When they finally ran out of the alley, Inuyasha released a breath. "Damn, they're good."

Miroku, presuming it was safe, stepped around the corner and hastily ran to the fence. "If they're going where I think they're going," he started, ignoring Inuyasha's reprimands, "they're going to that neighborhood with all the...rich people, for lack of a better word. Think they actually live there?"

Inuyasha shrugged and, without hesitating, started to climb the fence. "I never thought them the type. But I guess we'll find out."

Kagome pulled open her front door and shrugged her backpack off her shoulders. She began ascending the stairs to her room, Sango following close behind. "I have to grab my guitar. Then we can-" she stopped short before Souta's door, which was more or less right next to hers.

-Kagome,

I went to Kohaku's house. Since you and Sango would be practicing there, I'll see you soon.'

Kagome sighed and opened the door to her room, unceremoniously throwing her backpack onto her bed. "Guitars, your place, and then I really do have start supper." She smiled slightly and, seeing as Sango had grabbed her duffel bag, opened the door to her music closet. Amps sat in one corner, various guitars were hung on the walls, CDs were stacked along shelves along the wall, most of the CDs being of Faded Light. Of course, Kagome's and Sango's guitars sat in the middle of the room on their stands, guitar cases leaning against the wall.

Kagome reached for her precious red guitar and set it carefully in its case, making sure it was locked tight when she picked it up. In a matter of seconds, Sango had hers packed as well, and was now surveying the room.

"Well, let's go then. If we want to get some practice in at all, that is," Kagome chaffed and gestured towards the still open door of the music closet. Sango stepped out first and continued her way down the hall. Kagome followed shortly and stopped short at the stairs. Making sure her guitar case was well protected in her lap, she jumped onto the railing and slid down instead of descending the long flight of stairs.

Together, they exited the house, Kagome taking an extra second to make sure the door was closed tightly. They had went through the garage door, where even more amps sat in the corner. It was hard to lug the other ones downstairs all the time. Kagome pushed a button and the wide door slowly started rising. Before it was completely open, they ducked under. They left the door open, presuming Kagome wouldn't be gone too long.

Sango sucked in a breath at who she saw standing at the end of Kagome's driveway. She set her guitar case behind her back and took a moment to panic before nudging Kagome painfully in the ribs.

It took but a second for Kagome to spot the two boys, standing there innocently. What she wanted to do now was run down the driveway and smack the two of them - hard - and leave them on the pavement to rot. But she didn't. Instead, she held her breath for ten seconds and released it, though wasn't surprised when it didn't help at all.

Kagome thought about turning around and running back into the garage, closing the door behind her and Sango. She really wanted to, but by the time she had made up her mind, Inuyasha and Miroku had already spotted them.

Kagome grabbed Sango's wrist and dragged her along beside her. When she was about two yards away from the stalkers, she dropped Sango's wrist and set her guitar case on the ground. "What in the name of seven hells are doing here?"

Inuyasha seemed slightly taken aback by her language, but retorted no less. "How long did it take to cook that supper, Kagome?" Miroku snickered shamelessly beside him.

Sango could tell Kagome's anger was flaring, and didn't even attempt to soothe her. "So what? You had no right to follow us! God, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you guys were stalkers or something." She narrowed her eyes at the 'innocents' standing before them. "Now leave. Why do you care what we're doing?"

Inuyasha didn't answer, however, and was merely staring at Kagome's guitar case sitting on the asphalt. "I didn't know you guys played guitar." Strangely enough, he seemed genuinely interested. Miroku chose to stare at Sango instead.

Kagome released a shaky breath and picked up her guitar case again. "So? As if you care. Come on, Sango, we have to go." And she resumed stomping through her green yard straight towards Sango's house.

"Can we hear you play sometime?" Miroku called, and Kagome instantly spun around. He seemed just as curious as Inuyasha, violet eyes brimming with questions.

Sango shot her a deadpan look, to which Kagome shrugged. "Uh...maybe. We gotta practice. Later," she excused and ran to catch up to Kagome.

Kagome glanced back and gave a slight wave, hoping it would be enough to signal them to get lost. She actually considered flipping them off for following her and Sango home, but decided against it. "I can't believe they followed us...what's their problem, anyway?"

Sango shrugged, and in no time at all, we were standing on her driveway. Which is why it was so easy for them to get to each other's houses.

Kagome continued up to the front door and held it open for the lagging Sango. As soon as she walked in, Kagome did the same and made sure the door was shut behind her. She turned to Sango and leaned against the door leading to the living room.

"If they ever follow us again, I swear I will make them regret it with all I have."


Kagome: God, Inuyasha, did you have to follow me and Sango?!

Inuyasha: It was Miroku's idea, not mine!

Sango: ::gives Miroku a deathly glare::

Miroku: I swear, Sango, it wasn't my idea!

Stephenie: OK, guys, SHUT UP ALREADY!

A/N: Well...::cough:: Kagome doesn't seem very happy, does she? This was just kind of a filler chapter, I guess. Be awesome readers and review please


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