InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Controversial Love ❯ The Performance ( Chapter 1 )

A/N: I just had this awesome idea and had to get it out. Don't worry, I'm not giving up on any of my other stories.

Disclaimer: *searching closet* Um…let's see…Inuyasha…inu-chan…*hold up purple wig* nope…*throws old bra across room* o_O; You didn't see that….uh…old cd's…old school papers? Oookkkaaayyy…aha! Oh. Nope, it's an old gross moldy sandwich. @_@; right. Nu uh, sorry, no Inu. Why are the mean men in black suits making everyone check their closets? *looks at something in hand, then hides it behind back* ^_^; ah, yes. What's that behind my back? Nothing, nothing! *quickly stuffs what looks suspiciously like boxers in drawer*

Mean man: Hey! Give me those!

NO!!!!! *runs away with inu-chan's puppy bone boxers, screaming bloody murder*

Controversial Love

Chapter One

The Performance

Kagome was backstage with Sango, both incredibly excited. They were about to perform in The Astrodome, in Texas. She personally didn't like Texas, but it was an honor to be performing in the Astrodome. Sure, they were big and all, but the ASTRODOME! Ok, and yeah, they were Japanese. That didn't stop it from being cool. Plus it was totally packed! Ok, shutting up.

"You ready?"

"Hell yeah!!"

Sango giggled. She was wearing a pair of artfully ripped jeans with fishnets on underneath, a white boyfriend tank with studs around the collar, a spiked bracelet on her left wrist and an armband on her right. Her long hair was loose and flowing on her back, looking like hot chocolate. Her three-inch combat boots (complete with buckles) made her even taller than she already was, towering over Kagome. That is, she would've been if Kagome hadn't also been wearing big black boots. (No buckles. All chains.) She was a little more daring in her clothing. She wore a short black skirt that showed off her turquoise fishnet clad legs, a black spaghetti strap push up shirt that showed much cleavage, with a green tie, and several rubber bracelets of various colors adorned her wrists. She wore a large black studded belt slung low over her hips, a few chains dangling from it. Her double pierced ears held one pair of green studs and one pair of red feather rimmed hoops. Her middle fingers both had large rings that glittered in the dim light.

Both girls wore heavy black eyeliner. Sango chose a magenta eyeshadow, to lighten it a little and a clear gloss. Kagome, as always, was more forward. She had extended the liner past her lids, creating a cat eye effect. Her eyeshadow was a dark glittery grey, easily mistaken for black. The dark colors brought out her stormy eyes, making them look even more piercing. Her lips were stained an earthy red, looking like she had been born with that color lips. Her raven hair was tied into a messy bun, with several strands hanging out at random places.

The girls surveyed each other. At the exact same time, they grinned.

"Oh yeah." They said in unison. The door opened. The other band members came through the door. Ahh, they never failed to disappoint the girls.

Inuyasha was wearing a black muscle shirt, showing off his exquisite chest. He had paired the shirt with some black, slightly baggy, jeans with a couple of chains hanging from his belt as well. Both his wrists had black spiked bracelets and his neck had a collar with spikes as well. Inuyasha really liked spikes. His short silver hair was spiked as well and his gold eyes shone with excitement.

Miroku had his hair in his perpetual ponytail and was wearing a tight purple t-shirt that would've looked gay on any other guy but Miroku managed to pull it off. His blue jeans were only a little baggy, like Inuyasha's and he had two matching sweatbands with the band's logo on them. He twirled his everpresent drumsticks, hyped at the idea that he'd soon be with his loves. The drums. Kagome rolled her eyes at him and walked over to Inuyasha, purposely swinging her hips seductively. Inuyasha grinned.

"You know, you can't pull that on me anymore." Kagome pouted.

"Yeah, I know. Damn." She reached up and hooked a finger on his collar, pulling him down for a kiss. It was very prolonged, with definite tongue action. Both Sango and Miroku rolled their eyes and turned away.

"Sango, you look lovely." Despite his torn jeans and skater looks, Miroku was a charmer.

"Shut up. And get your hand away from my ass." He pulled it back with an 'I'm innocent' look on his face. Then he grinned.

"I'm just admiring the female body, love." Sango smacked him in the arm. Hard.

"Itai!"

"You deserved it. I honestly don't understand why I'm in a band with you."

"Cause you can't live without us."

"Um hum." Said Sango dryly. "You saw right through me. I want you, I need you, oh baby, oh baby." Her voice was drenched in sarcasm.

"Now that's what I'm talking abou-Itai!!"

"Shut up." Miroku shut up. Contrary to the outward appearance, the two were actually quite good friends.

The stage manager popped his head in.

"You guys are up in five minutes." The two band members who were not locked in a kiss nodded.

"Kagome. Yo, dude, yamero. We're on in five." Kagome broke away reluctantly.

"Oh, pooh." Inuyasha chuckled. Kagome smacked him lightly, then snaked an arm around his waist, the other reaching up to find his ears, which were hidden in his hair. Inuyasha leaned into the touch, his arm around Kagome's waist as well. A deep rumbling came from his chest. Kagome giggled.

"I love it when you do that."

"I'll keep that in mind." His hand strayed to caress her tattoo on the small of her back. He couldn't feel it, but he knew where it was. He remembered when she had gotten it. Kagome was tough, but it still had hurt when she got it. The tattoo was a black outline of a dragon curled up right on her spine. The eyes were the only thing in color. They were gold. Inuyasha smiled thinking of it. The four marched out of the dressing room, Kagome and Inuyasha still with arms around the other's waist. Miroku was admiring Sango's body again, but from a distance. He didn't want a bruise right before the concert.

The crowd was screaming. They wanted the band, now. A light came on on the stage. It focused on Miroku, his head bowed, drumsticks crossed over his chest, his eyes closed. The crowd cheered. A second light came on. Sango was standing to stage left, her head also down, her hands resting on her bass. It was magenta, her favorite color. The people in the stadium wondered how they had gotten to the middle of the dome where the stage was without being seen. A third light. All the girls drowned out any other sound at the sight of Inuyasha, his intense eyes closed, his head looking up, his hands on his guitar, bright red with black flames. A pause. A fourth light. The crowd went wild. Kagome stood at the mic, her eyes closed, her hand at her sides.

Miroku suddenly moved, starting the drums. A few moments. Sango started in adding the sounds of her bass to Miroku's beat.. As they built to a crescendo, Inuyasha started with his guitar. The music was going full blast and then Kagome began to sing. Her voice never failed to amaze and it was even more alluring live. She was tantalizing, tempting. Her voice and words wove a spell upon the crowd, making them all go silent.

Let me sleep/ For when I sleep/ I dream that you are here/ You're mine/ and all my fears are left behind/ I float on air/The nightingale sings/ gentle lullabies/So let me close my eyes/

And sleep/A chance to dream/So I can see the face I long to touch/To kiss/But only dreams/ can bring me this/So let the moon/Shine softly on the boy I long to see/And maybe when he dreams/He'll dream of me/

I'll hide beneath the clouds/And whisper to the evening stars/They tell me love/ love is just a dream away/Dream away/ I'll dream away/

So let the moon/Shine softly on the boy I long to see/And maybe when he dreams/He'll dream of me/

Ooohhhh/Dream of me/

The music faded. The crowd got it's voice back. And took full advantage of it. The band smiled.

"How you doin Houston, Texas?!?" screamed Kagome. She was answered with cheers.

"Well, alright! Are you all ready to jam?" More screams. "Ok, 1, 2, 3, 4!" Sango, Miroku and Inuyasha all started at the same time. Kagome started to sing the first verse.

Hard days made me/ hard night shaped me/ I don't know they somehow saved/ and I know I'm making something. Out of this life they called nothing/ I take what I want/ I take what I need/ you say it's wrong/ but it's right for me/ I won't look down/ won't say I'm sorry/ I know that only Kami can judge me

The Sango joined in on the hook.

And if I make it through today/ will tomorrow be the same/ am I just running in place?/ if I stumble and I fall/ should I get up and carry on?/ or will it all be the same/

Inuyasha and Miroku joined for the chorus.

Cause I'm young and I'm hopeless/ I'm lost and I know this/ I'm going nowhere fast/ that's what they say/ I'm troublesome/ I've fallen/ I'm angry at my father/ it's me against this world and I don't care/ I don't care/

Inuyasha took the next verse, his gorgeous voice ringing out into the stadium, commanding all attention.

No one in this industry. Understands the life I lead/ when I sing about my past. It's not a gimmick/ not an act/ these critics and these trust fund kids/ try to tell me what punk is/ but when I see them on the streets they got nothing to say!/

Miroku and Inuyasha took this hook.

And if I make it through today/ will tomorrow be the same/ am I just running in place?/ if I stumble and I fall/ should I get up and carry on?/ or will it all be the same/

Sango and Kagome added their dulcet tones to the chorus.

Cause I'm young and I'm hopeless/ I'm lost and I know this/ I'm going nowhere fast/ that's what they say/ I'm troublesome/ I've fallen/ I'm angry at my father/ it's me against this world and I don't care/ I don't care/

They finished. Everybody was screaming. Kagome laughed outright. She loved performing.

Several songs later, it was getting close to the end. They had taken a quick five minute break in the middle of their performance and Kagome had asked her friends if they could perform a certain song last, one they hadn't even planned on doing. Miroku and Sango were all for it, but Inuyasha seemed hesitant. Finally he relented.

The quartet stepped back onstage, this time though, Inuyasha got front and center, while the girls went to the sides. Kagome was on a second guitar.

(Inuyasha) She's got tattoos/ and piercings/ she likes Minor Threat. She likes Social Distortion/ My girl's a hot girl/ a hood rat who needs an attitude adjustment/

Sang Inuyasha, his voice sexily raspy. Miroku joined in for the chorus, the girls staying quiet.

(Both) Kagome/ wouldn't wanna meet her/ she hates you Kikyou so you better run for cover/ my girl's a hot girl/ a riot girl and she's angry at the world/ Emergency call 911/ she's pissed off at everyone/ Police Rescue FBI/ she wants a riot, she wants a riot/

Inuyasha stopped singing as Miroku sang the next verse.

(Miroku) And everywhere we go she gets us thrown out constantly/ but that's ok/ cause I know I know/ I know my baby would do anything for me/ Yeah!

The two bishis joined forces again, making every girl in the stadium both weak at the knees and extremely jealous.

(Both) Kagome/ wouldn't wanna meet her/ she hates you Kikyou so you better run for cover/ my girl's a hot girl/ a riot girl and she's angry at the world/ Emergency call 911/ she's pissed off at everyone/ Police Rescue FBI/ she wants a riot, she wants a riot/

(Inuyasha) Don't you know that all I really want is you/ Gotta know that all I really want is you/

(Both) Kagome/ wouldn't wanna meet her/ she hates you Kikyou so you better run for cover/ my girl's a hot girl/ a riot girl and she's angry at the world/ Emergency call 911/ she's pissed off at everyone/ Police Rescue FBI/ she wants a riot, she wants a riot/

They finished. Kagome went up to Inuyasha a shared a very romantic 'thank you' kiss. Everyone sighed. Kawaii!!

"Aren't they too sweet? Ok, here's one we wrote for you guys, even though we aren't from here!" yelled Kagome. Inuyasha and Miroku smiled, Miroku winking at Sango, making her flush. A new beat started up and Kagome started to sing.

(Kagome) Walkin to the corner of Main Street, USA/ Look at the good people, hear what they gotta say-uh-huh/ All right/

(Inuyasha)See a sexy girl with her long black hair/ See a preacher man sporting Abercrombie wear-uh-huh/

(Kagome) All right /

(Sango) Walk into a corner store/ A man says, "This is what I'm fighting for"/

(All) We are living in America/ We're giving in America/ We're tripping in America/

(Kagome) Everywhere I go, seems like Bush is on TV/ We shed blood in the name of liberty-uh-huh/ All right

(Miroku)The circus tents are dead, but the sideshow is doing well/

(Miroku and Sango)The Osbournes and Anna Nicole are too freaky 2 tell-uh-huh/

All right/

(Kagome) Take the bad with the good/I wanna change it, but I wouldn't leave it if I could/

(All)We are trying in America/We're spying in America/ Getting high in America/ We are laughing in America/ We're crying in America/ We're dying in America/

(Inuyasha) We are trucking in America/ We are f**king in America/ We are lucky in America/ We are breaking ground in America/ Just another town in America/ We are breaking down in America/

(Kagome) Take the bad with the good/ I wanna change it, but I wouldn't leave it if I could/

(All) We are trying in America/ We're spying in America/ We're getting high in America/

(All) We are getting tan in America/ We love Spam in America/Polanski's banned from America/

(All) 10 million served in America/ Have u heard in America?/ We're crying in America/ We're laughing in America/ We're living in America/

Clapping and cheering ensued. You know, this was doing worlds for Kagome's ego.

"We got one more for you, but then we gotta go! Luckily for you, it's new! Never been heard before! And you all are the absolute first to hear it! Sound good?" The noise was deafening. "I'll take that as a yes." Kagome and her friends chuckled. A melody started, soft and sweet. Kagome's voice was smooth, like wine.

(Kagome) How did we ever go this far?

You touch my hand and start the car

And for the first time in my life

I'm crying

Are we in space? Do we belong?

Someplace where no one calls it wrong

And like the stars we burn away

The miles

(Inuyasha)(rap)

I'm a star and you're a star

And we are meant to burn.

Someone gave and they repeat

Places where we meet.

With our eyes on the ceiling,

No one's found this feeling.

Voices wake voices shake

And all this ice will break.

There's no gain without keys.

So, you sleep, and silence keep.

We should stop and not find,

And they're hanging behind.

But just smile and unveil,

Cover mirrors away.

Rip apart and then say,

"I am dead, I am dead."

Now, connect and then lick,

Become no one and sick.

Now, the hand does not shake.

Yes, my hand is OK...

To fight back, to avenge.

It's like two times two.

Take a cab and then blow,

Never beg, never go.

All is good, all is right.

Now, I know how to fight.

Here are things how to fix,

All of that is times six.

But don't call and don't fall.

I am tired, I am tired.

I don't want you at all.

You f*cked me off the wall.

(Kagome) How did we ever get this far?

It shouldn't have to be this hard

How for the first time in my life

I'm flying

Are we in love? Do we deserve

To bear the shame of this whole world?

And like the night we camouflage

Denial

(Inuyasha)(rap)

Nevermore, nothing there.

Nothing there is to start.

No one's here, ever there.

They're to die with their hearts.

Not to search, not to care,

No regret and no sleep.

Nevermore and nowhere,

None shall be ever freed.

Not to gather, but to kill.

Water dreams, they do share.

But not mine and not yours.

Wires here, wires there.

Heroin, pulse is gone,

But you're not to blame.

(Telephone Operator)

Just the phone that is off.

(Kagome) How did we ever go this far?

You touch my hand and start the car

And for the first time in my life

I'm crying

Are we in love? Do we deserve

To bear the shame of this whole world?

And like the night we camouflage

Denial

The crowd was murmuring. What was she talking about? Shame of the whole world? Everyone was confused. But they liked it. After an awkward moment of silence, they cheered. Kagome broke out into a grin, turning towards Inuyasha, who still looked worried. She shot him a comforting look. He relaxed a little.

The stage darkened, and the band took their leave to go relax in their dressing room.

A/N: Bet you're wondering what their name is. The band. Well, I'm not telling you yet. I don't have a good reason, other than I felt like it. Deal. Anywho, you like! I promise the controversial and angst will happen soon. But not between inu and kag. That's too mean. I don't wanna give it away, (even though my summary has) so you just have to wait. Remember, the more reviews, the quicker chapters come.