InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Long Lost.... ❯ My Partner is Who?! ( Chapter 2 )

"Long Lost...."
by: TrinityK

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, for if I did I would not be writing or reading fanfics about him. He'd be with me and we'd have... FUN. LoL. ^_^

A.N.: Hi everybody!!!! Thanks for all the reviews and support!!! It's all much appreciated. I was gonna wait till the weekend, but listening to music, ideas kept on nagging me. Thus, I'm writing out chapter 2. Get ready, cus were gonna experience a major fast-forward of years. Enjoy the ride!!! Don't forget to review, they make me smile. :-) Oh yeah, I recommend that you guys download and listen to the songs as a they present themselves in the story. it gives the story much more mood and life. Trust me, I know. LoL. The song I'm gonna be using in a part of this chapter is "Taking Over Me" by Evanescence. Listen to it as you read that part. I promise it'll give the chapter more oommph. I don't own that song either, I'm just using it. I love Amy Lee's voice. It's so... haunting. LoL. I hope you like!!! ;-)

Chapter 2: My Partner is Who?!

"Good evening Tokyo, my name's Shina Yoshida with IK Music TV and were live here at one of the hottest clubs in town, HOT, for none other than the the debuting music artist Kagome Higurashi. This is will be Higurashi's first live performance since the single of her smash hit "Taking Over Me" hit the air-waves. Were here with the music starlet herself, hi Kagome, how are you this great evening?" the words Kagome heard as soon as she stepped out of her dressing room into the hallway leading to the stage. She hated it when reporters and show hosts staked right out of her dressing room door. But today was the day she would give her first live performance of her hit-single. She wanted this evening to go good. And if she had to shmooze and chat cheerily with the show host, so be it.

"I'm great Yoshida-san. I'm so excited for tonight, my dreams are really starting to take off and I just hope tonight goes well." Kagome replied modestly.

The show-host smiled at Kagome's nice personality before asking her next question. "That's wonderful Higurashi-san, I'm sure you'll do great out there. But I'd like to ask a few questions if I may, you know, for all the wonderful viewers at home who couldn't make it?" She worded her question precisely so that Kagome would have no choice but to really answer. Kagome knew it was a live show, and if she said no then it'd look like she didn't care about the fans at home. She didn't like doing unannounced interviews, just because you never knew what would be asked. And some questions asked, just can't be answered. But like she thought before she wanted this night to go good. So, she'd answer the questions, and smile at everyone, but later, she'd have a serious talk with her manager.

"Sure Yoshida-san, I'd love to. It'd be no problem. Why don't we go into my dressing room where it's not as noisy." Kagome said, pasting a bright smile on her face.

"Of course Higurashi-san, thank you. Lead the way." Shina replied, ecstatic that she managed to get one of the first interviews ever with the rising artist Kagome Higurashi, considering the fact that she was told Kagome hated unannounced interviews.

Once they were both settled on the couch in Kagome's dressing room, Shina straightened her blouse, after remembering that the camera man was still filming live.

"Can I get you anything to drink Yoshida-san?" Kagome politely asked.

"No thank you Kagome, if it's alright with you, I'd like to start the interview, after all, I believe you do go on in 15 minutes. And call me Shina." Shina winked.

Kagome smiled and nodded, and gestured her to start. The sooner they started, the sooner it'd be over, then she'd perform, and the night wold be through, leaving her able to go home to her nice comfortable bed and sleep. Kagome smiled at the mere thought of the softness of her big, plushy bed. She couldn't wait.

"Alright Kagome, now I know you just released "Taking Over Me," but when can we expect the full album to hit stores?" Shina asked.

"Well, I have most of the songs on my album done. But my manager and the head of my label thought it'd be a great idea to have a few songs with a collaboration with a few other upcoming artists from the label. That way, I suppose we advertise all of the artists on all our albums, and they also thought that if we worked together with other artists that it would bring the label closer, thus making it more successful. So I would say that you could expect my full album in a few months." Kagome answered with rehearsed grace. Sango had told her what to say when asked that question. She'd drilled it into Kagome's head that she had no choice but to remember. She smiled at her best-friend/manager's bossiness.

"Wow, what a tactful choice for your label to make. I'm sure we all can't wait to hear the results. I've heard some of the other music artists, and bands and they all sound great. Now seeing as how "Taking Over Me" is the only song you released so far, I'm sure were all dying to know the inspiration behind the haunting lyrics and sound." Shina said, sneaking in the question she wanted to ask without actually saying it. She was smart one Kagome noted.

"I guess you could say that the inspiration for the song came from my own deepest feelings. The lyrics express what I felt at a time in my life when I lost someone dear to me, and couldn't forget them. It's my way of expressing myself, and venting you could say." Kagome finished off with a smile. Her answer was the truth, yet it wasn't. To tell the whole and real truth Kagome had written the song in one sitting when she woke up in a cold sweat from a dream she'd been having. She was tired of always thinking of him and not being able to see him. It was torture then. But through writing her emotions onto paper to make her child-hood dream come true, had dulled her of the pain over time. She'd never forget him, but she had to accept the fact that he was no longer in her life, and hadn't been for almost 10 years now. It was time to move on, or at least try to.

Shina gave Kagome a look of such understanding that she had to wonder if this smiling show-host before her had experienced the harsh life of lost love. She suddenly felt more relaxed now knowing that although she hated unannounced anythings, this woman before her was just like her. She'd experienced life and love, and was just going on with her life.

"I see what you mean. I'm sure the viewers at home can relate to your experience and vent themselves through your music. I know I will." Shina smiled warmly at Kagome.

Kagome smiled back. She always loved to connect with her fans. She saw that Shina was just about to open her mouth to ask another question when her dressing room door abruptly opened, revealing the stage manager. "Higurashi-san, your on in 5 minutes." He glanced at Shina then back at Kagome. Then he held up his hand, showing 5 fingers.

"Yes Yoji, I heard you 5 minutes. Got it." Kagome replied stopping the man's hand gestures of how many more minutes she had. She'd worked with him through all her rehearsals and sound-checks when she had to come in and practice. And as usual, he'd always give her the time limits she had.

Yoji smiled and said. "I know you heard me, I'm just reminden ya." He turned to leave with his door on the knob but turned around. "By the way, knock em' dead kiddo. But if your not on in 5, no 4 minutes, it'll be your arse. Well it'll mine, but do have pity on this old man and his only job and just be on time. Alright?" Yoji said looking at Kagome.

Kagome smiled and said. "Hey, have I ever been late to a practice?"

"Well there was that one time..."Yoji trailed off, starting to exit the room.

"I was held up in traffic that one time, not my fault. And how was I supposed to know they were doing construction on the roads." Kagome grumbled out defensively.

Yoji laughed and left leaving Kagome with Shina once again.

Shina laughed and said, I love that your comfortable with all the workers. It gives you a sense of being on the same playing field with all us people with not so glamorous jobs."

Kagome laughed and shook her head. "I'm sorry the interview was so short. I don't normally do this, but considering everything that's happened, how about we reschedule for another longer and thorough interview. But without the camera." she offered.

Shina gave Kagome a smile so bright, she replied in like. "That'd be great! Really! I'll be the first one out there to get a full-length interview with you. Thanks a lot." Shina said enthusiastically, liking the girl a bit more.

"Don't mention it." Kagome replied with a small smile.

"Well folks, there you have it, rising music artist Kagome Higurashi. This has been IK Music TV, live with your evening report. Now, let's get to out seats, for what I'm sure will be one helluva performance." Shina said, looking into the camera. With a promise from Shina that she'd get Kagome's autograph for him, the camera guy turned, paused the camera and walked out of the dressing room to their awaiting seats. He was a big fan, and didn't wanna miss a moment of the show.

Shina turned to Kagome. "Thanks a lot for that. I heard you didn't like unannounced interviews, but I'm new to IK Music TV, and knew that if I got to talk to you even for a minute, I'd be all set. And I really like your music too so I thought it'd be cool to meet you. Plus Harold's a fan too, the camera guy? So he was all set to do this segment with me." Shina said, smiling.

Kagome laughed, and shook her head. "It's alright. The short interview was fun. And you seem like a friendly enough person, so maybe we can be friends." Kagome said.

"Sure that'd be awesome! I can't wait till the next interview. I'll call you alright? Oh and by the way, do you mind signing an autograph picture of you for Harold? Like I said, big fan, and his daughter loves you too, so..." Shina trailed off, smiling.

"How about I just give you 2 signed autographs, one for Harold, and one for his daughter."

"That's be great, thanks. Sorry for taking up your primp time." Shina said.

"It's quite alright. I don't need much primp time. So I'll talk to you later then? I hope you enjoy the show." Kagome smiled, finishing off, opening the door for her.

"Definitely. Have a great show!!!" Shina said as she exited the room.

Kagome closed he door and sighed. Although Shina turned out to be a friendly person, she still had to be careful of what she said. After all, she was still the press. And she'd learned from experience that the press can both make you or break you.

Kagome walked over to her full length mirror and stared at the girl looking back at her. She was wearing fitted, dark dress pants with a pair of matching leather ankle boots to match. Her blouse also black and form-fitting. It had black silk ribbons that criss-crossed over the fitting chiffon fabric over her chest and torso. Sort of like a corset, but it was a halter instead of strapless. With artfully places eye-liner and shadow her chocolate-brown eyes stood out, looking even darker in her lilac white face. Painted red lips topped it off, making her lips look like freshly bloomed rose buds.

A knock was made on her door and she knew who it was and what for. "I'm coming!" she called out. She took one last look at herself and began her walk to the stage out of her room. It was now or never. And after all the work she put in, it would most definitely be now. She wondered if the guy in her dreams was out there somewhere, watching her show that would shortly come on. Nah, he probably already forgot her. The thought pained her somewhat, but she refused to dwell in the memories of her past right before she was about to go on live, for the very first time. By the time she resolved herself into thinking that, she had already reached the stage curtains, just out of the light, and screaming fans. She took a deep breath, then exhaled. Where was Sango? It wasn't like her to miss talking to Kagome before she performed, rehearsal or not. She was probably out in the audience somewhere talking to someone, but she wished that she talked to Kagome before she went on. To encourage her. Before her nerves got the best of her she walked out from under the darkened shadow of the heavy curtains to center-stage, where the mic was placed on a stand.

The blaring cheering of the audience almost deafened her. And she loved it. This is what she'd always dreamed of. Her dream to be able to perform in front of a big audience. To get her words and lyrics across to hundreds of people who'd gone through it too. Soon the crowd softened, giving her the relative silence she needed to make her intro.

"Good evening everybody, how are you all doing?!" Kagome screamed into the mic so she could be heard over the vast club space. "Thanks for coming out, I really appreciate it, I hope you enjoy my very first live performance of my single "Taking Over Me" and that you buy my album when it releases.!!!" The answering cheering of "Kagome I love you!!!" made her smile. There had to be at least 500 people out there tonight. Kagome took a deep breath once again and got into her stage persona. I mean she was always the same person whenever she sang, but Kagome always loved to feel her words as they left her lip, instead of just singing them hollowly. She thought back to the pain she felt about losing her best friend while the memories continued to haunt her years later. She'd been in such a depressing place. And as always, just thinking of her memories, she was ready.

The sound of a piano starting let her know the song was beginning. A few more beats then...

You don't remember me but I remember you
I lie awake and try so hard not to think of you
But who can decide what they dream, and dream I do

Kagome gripped the mic in it's stand and looked out at the audience, searching for something she wasn't sure of while she sang.

I believe in you
I'll give up everything just to find you
I have to be with you
To live, to breathe, you're taking over me

Kagome shook her head and took the mic out of it's stand to walk around the stage.

Have you forgotten all I know and all we had
You saw me mourning my love for you
And touched my hand
I knew you loved me then

Kagome reached out into the air as if to show that she was waiting for someone to actually take her hand then slowly pulled it back to her side as she sang the next line.

I believe in you
I'll give up everything just to find you
I have to be with you
To live, to breathe, you're taking over me

She could still remember the sleepless nights she faced when she woke up doing the exact same thing as her next words. Hoping and wishing to see him again, she could swear she almost did.

I look in the mirror and see your face
If I look deep enough
So many things inside that are just like you are taking over

Kagome walked to the very front of the stage and hunched over, hiding her face from the audience as she sang the next words slightly softer.

I believe in you
I'll give up everything just to find you
I have to be with you
To live, to breathe, you're taking over me

Almost through with the song, Kagome finally let herself go as the music combined with her memories took her away.

I believe in you
I'll give up everything just to find you
I have to be with you
To live, to breathe, you're taking over me

Kagome whispered the last words away, as the music faded, along with the guitar and background.

You're taking over me
You're taking over me

With the song over Kagome waited for the response to come. She wasn't sure if she did a good job performing, or if she let herself get too caught up in her own world. The answer she got, with the spotlight still on her as she looked out into the faceless crowd was more then she expected. The roaring cheers made her give an exhausted smile. They liked her. They really did.

"Thank you so much for coming out tonight!!! I hope you guys liked the performance!!! I'll see you all later!!! Have a goodnight and drive safe!!!!" Kagome said loudly into the mic so all would hear.

Kagome could still hear the loud cheers of praise as she made her way to her dressing room to cool down. She was almost half-way to her dressing room when she heard someone call out her name.

"Kagome!!! Hey Kagome!!!" Kagome turned around to see none other that her friend Sango running up to her.

"That was a GREAT show!!! You did it!!! Your one step up ahead. The audience loved it. Even as early as now, I'm hearing how even the guys in charge at the label loved it. Wow girl, you sure could get into your music. The expressions on your face as you sang each lyric made every single person in that audience feel it, even if they've never actually experienced it. You are one talented little lady." Sango said all in one breath, which is easier said than done.

Kagome smiled at her friends comments. "Thanks, ya know how I am. I have to get into the mood I wrote the song to really give it life. I'm glad the guys at the label loved it. Listen, I'm gonna change and head home and crash. But before I go, I wanna ask you something. Where were you right before I went on tonight? If it weren't for my strong will, my nerves would have gotten to me, and I could've talked to a friend first who is also my manager before I went on for my first live performance." she said, waiting for Sango's reply.

"Oh I was busy talking to the manager of the artist that the label partnered you up with to do those few songs with on your album. Apparently they heard about your performance and came down to see it. He had just gotten the call a few hours prior to you going on that you'd be partnered with his client. So their both here tonight for you meet and everything. Then I think we'll get to know each other a bit later, seeing as how your tired and wanna crash. And you guys can start planning and writing what you guys wanna do for your songs together." Sango replied hesitantly, not sure how Kagome would take it. She was sometime cranky after singing and Sango didn't wanna be there when she really went on a rant about ungrateful managers and them not telling her sooner. She loved Kagome like a sister, but sometimes they both just needed alone time.

Kagome sighed before saying her next words. "Well... I can't blame you for not telling me that I'd be meeting the artist I'm partnered up with and his manager if you just found out a little before the show. So, as long as this meeting tonight is short, and I can go home and crash after, I don't mind." Kagome smiled at Sango.

"Kagome, have I told you that your the best friend I've ever had and that even though your whiney and irritating sometimes, I love you?" Sango joked.

"Hey, I'm trying to be nice and understanding here, and that's how you repay me?" Kagome laughed at her friend, knowing that Sango knew Kagome liked to laugh after each time she sang to get rid of her past feelings of the mood she was in when she wrote the song. Being in the mood when she sang was great. But being in the mood after she sang was just plain depressing. So she was glad Sango remembered that.

"Hey now Kagome, I said I love you, right?" Sango laughed back.

The two best friends laughed somewhere and shared small talk and jokes as they went to the dressing room, and Kagome changed into a pair of faded jeans, and a fitting-plain black shirt, with a pair of converses on in exchange of the boots she wore to for her performance. Sango was wearing a fuscia short-sleeved polo, with a pair of dark jeans, and white runners. They weren't at the club to dance and have fun now. They were there, to put it plainly, work. Though they enjoyed it, they still didn't mix a girl's night out at a club, with working. Hence, the casual clothes.

They walked out of Kagome's dressing room and towards one of the rooms in the back where VIP and other important people could meet, talk, or hang out in. Sango knocked on a door when they reached a door at the end of the hallway. After hearing a muffled 'come-in' they opened the door and stepped through. There was a plasma TV in the corner, along with a DVD player, and all the game systems you could ever imagine out there. There was a little self-serve bar in the other corner, with 2 couches in the very middle of the room, with a crystal table separating the two. It was as if the room itself were a very comfortable, yet very expensive living room.

There was a man in a dark violet button down polo, with a dark pair of dark jeans and doc martens. Casual, yet still somewhat elegant. He had a tiny ponytail tied at the nape of his neck with a a pair of loop earrings in each ear. He was currently sitting down, but rose when they entered the room. He looked roguishly handsome and young. As they neared him, he extended his hand.

"Hello, my name's Miroku Houshi. And it's an honor to finally meet your acquaintance Ms. Kagome Higurashi. I already had the honor of meeting your lovely manager Sango. But might I add, you look equally beautiful. Perhaps you would do me the honor of--" Miroku started off but was cut off from finishing his offer to the lovely young maiden with a death glare from Sango.

"Excuse me?" Kagome asked, unsure of what he was gonna propose to her just then. A look at Sango's death glare towards the man told her she didn't want to know.

"Umm... Nice to meet you. Are you the artist that I'm...?" Kagome said letting her question hang in the air.

"...Partnered up with?" Miroku chuckled. "No, no, I'm his manager. My client had to use the little boy's room, so he'll be joining us shortly." Miroku said, gesturing them to sit down.

Sango and Kagome both took a seat on the couch across from Miroku on the other couch. "Listen Miroku, Kagome's tired, so were going to be keeping this meeting short. We'll exchange information, talk for a bit, then were done for the day. We'll schedule for another day so we can all get to know each other better and see what direction we wanna start it. Got it?" Sango said firmly.

"My, my, commanding much? I like it." Miroku smiled flirtatiously at Sango.

Sango blushed a bit, and huffed. Miroku chuckled and said "I'm just kidding lovely Sango. Of course, I understand. What with Kagome getting all prepared for today all. No worries. My client's had a hard day today too, so the keeping it short part shouldn't be a problem." he said.

Kagome nodded and glanced at Sango's still slightly pink face. She inwardly chuckled. Then curious, she asked "So Sango, have you actually met the guy I'm partnered up with, or is it just Miroku?"

"No, I haven't met him yet either. When I ran into Miroku in the crowd, his client was getting them drinks. Miroku introduced himself and told me why they were here. Then before I knew it, it was time for your performance already." Sango replied.

Kagome nodded her head. She couldn't wait to just meet this guy, then get home. She was so tired. Not sleeping enough and the preparations for tonight, finally taking a toll on her. She'd worry tomorrow about who she was partnered up, and what kind of person he was.

They had been waiting for at least 20 minutes already, and right before Kagome was about to open her mouth to apologize and bail, when a voice on the other side of the door interrupted her.

"Yo Miroku, how long is this thing gonna take?" came the rough and masculine voice from the man opening the door to the room they were currently in. It had to be Miroku's client, and her partner. But Kagome could swear, that that voice sounded achingly familiar, yet completely foreign at the same time. Probably from lack of hearing it so long. Kagome brushed off that random thought and stood up to greet the guy, say her apologies, and leave for home. She was just too tired to put on a smile and converse.

The guy had opened the door completely, and walked inside. Kagome turned her head to introduce herself when suddenly she was caught in the gaze of a tall, silver-haired, golden-eyed, hanyou that looked hauntingly familiar alright. Kagome froze, with a lump in her throat, when she finally managed to whisper out a name she had thought she resolved herself to never utter out loud again...

"Inuyasha...."


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A.N.: Muahaha!!! My first cliffy. I hope you like it as much as I do. LoL. Man, that was one long chapter. Well for me it was. I just couldn't help but get all this written down. It took me a few hours. I hope you guys like this chapter and review. Thanks for reading!!!! ;-) Review!!!