InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Impossible Mission ❯ Just Rockin' it Out ( Chapter 18 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

By: kag2inu

Just Rockin' it Out

It was a Wednesday afternoon, the Halloween Dance was in two days, but the Good Charlotte concert Kagome was invited by Houjo was today and she was getting herself prepared. Inu-yasha, however was not pleased by this. He was at home walking back and forth thinking of a way to keep her close to him. “Damn.” He would say when he came up with nothing then started to think again. It wasn't getting the tickets that were the problem, he and Miroku can easily get a hold of the best tickets; it was the fact on how to look after Kagome without looking like him then it hit him. He looked to the closet with a smirk. “Of course!” He ran up to the closet and swung it open. There. All his disguises he has used during all his missions and many more he hasn't used. The agency was also known for its amazing disguises, no one was ever able to discover their identity. He and Miroku can disguise themselves as different people going to a rock/punk concert and cheer on their favourite band. This was a simple task, how come he didn't think of it sooner?

He scanned through the special closet picking out clothing articles and accessories he could use and threw them all on his bed. He leaped to his phone and dialed up Miroku's number. “Hey, Miroku, I've got an idea. Two people are going to that concert with Kagome.” He announced as soon as his partner answered. “Is it what I'm thinking?” “It's exactly what you're thinking.” He reassured with a smile. “Awesome.” He responded. “Let me check what I have.” Then he hung up. Inu-yasha placed the phone on the receiver and walked back to his bed and stared at the costume. “Alright, let's begin.”

Higurashi Shrine—

Kagome was ready and waiting for Houjo's arrival. She's wearing a black sleeveless v-top shirt which had a message saying “WE BELIEVE” in green writing and a black skirt with a belt that had MADE written in the heart shaped buckle. She had black bracelets and a black and white striped fingerless glove that reached up to her elbow. She also had a plain, green, stylish, loose tie with a simple black chocker around her neck. As for her hair, it was parted to the right side and straightened down with a green ribbon attached to a small ponytail that peaked out of the left side. On her face she wore just shiny gloss on and a little bit of blush on her face. Kagome packed her purse with the same lip gloss, coin purse, cell phone, a digital camera, autograph booklet and other stuff a girl needed. “So, Kagome, call me when you get there, call me after and let me know how you're coming home.” Her mother reminded. “And this time, come home at a decent time, right after the show is over. You have school tomorrow don't forget.” Kagome nodded. “Don't worry I will.”

Suddenly the doorbell rang making Kagome jump with excitement. “It must be Houjo.” She ran up to the door and opened it. “Hey, Houjo.” She smiled. “Hi. Wow, you sure look different.” Houjo bowed shyly and held up a small gift. “Here.” Kagome blinked. “Houjo, you didn't have to get me anything. You already invited me to the concert isn't that gifted enough?” “Uh…well…I thought it would be natural for a gentleman to give gifts before an outing.” He replied. Kagome took the gift and smiled. “Thank you, that's very sweet.” And he blushed. Kagome took note of Houjo's style. He was wearing a white shirt with a message saying “Rockin' it out with Good Charlotte,” and tight black pants. His hair was straightened and combed to the side giving it a bit of a punk/rock style. “So are you going to open it?” He wondered. “Oh, okay.” Kagome un-wrapped the gift and found a golden picture frame. “Oh…it's pretty.” She commented. “Thank you.” “That's not all, after the concert something will be inside of there for you to remember.” He added. “I can't wait.” She said. “So shall we go?” He spoke offering an arm. “Um…yeah. Mom, I'm leaving.” Kagome announced. Her mother came and greeted Houjo. “Alright, you two be careful.” She cautioned. “Don't worry, I won't let anything happen.” He reassured. With that Kagome hooked her arm with his, waved to her mother one last time and left.

At Miroku's—

Miroku had finished his costume and had just put it on. He walked over to the mirror and checked himself out. There. No one could tell it was him. Satisfied with his look, he grabbed whatever stuff he needed then left. Sango was outside playing with Kirara when she heard her neighbour's door. She turned around and saw a strange person come out of Miroku's door and run down the street in a hurry. “What the hell? Who was that? Is someone else living with Miroku? No, he's told me, it's only him and his uncle, so who on earth was that?” She pondered then getting idea then sighed. “No way, that couldn't have been him.” She shrugged and continued playing with her brother and Kirara.

Inu-yasha's Residence—

Inu-yasha too had finished dressing up and was ready to leave. Komaru came running down with something in his mouth, but Inu-yasha wasn't paying attention. He packed whatever he could in his knapsack then heard Komaru whimpering. “Okay, Komaru, don't worry I'll be back. Wish me luck.” He winked then left. Komaru sat at the door with the hat in his mouth which his owner forgot and sighed. He dropped the hat and walked away to the kitchen.

At the concert—

Kagome and Houjo entered inside, they got their tickets ripped and a purple ribbon. The other fans wore other colours, blue was general admission, green was the tower seats and the purple ones were both general admission and backstage. “Oh you two got the meet and greet tickets? You're so lucky.” An Emo fan girl commented. “Yeah, it's thanks to him.” Kagome nodded. The Emo girl looked at him and smiled. “He's your boyfriend, I'm guessing?” Houjo blushed, but Kagome corrected. “No, no he's just a friend.” “For now.” He mentioned. “Huh?” Kagome looked at him. “Oh no, I hope he isn't taking this as a real date. Although, I accepted his invitation and usually it does mean I've accepted to go out with him.” Kagome thought. Houjo glanced at her with a smile and she gave back a weak one. He grasped her hand and led her toward the line to backstage. “What am I going to do?” She wondered.

Kagome and Houjo hadn't noticed someone watching them the whole time and they finally got up and followed after them. “Miroku, I need you to go the other side and watch for anything that may seem suspicious. A concert is a big place for things to happen to anyone mainly Kagome.” Inu-yasha spoke. “Gotchya. Call me when you need anything.” He agreed, Inu-yasha nodded and watched his friend leave and continued to follow Kagome and Houjo.

*flashback*

“He's your boyfriend I'm guessing?” The Emo girl guessed. “No, no he's just a friend.” Kagome corrected. “For now.”

End*

“Why that Houjo…saying stuff like that out loud, nearly boasting.” He grunted. Inu-yasha was clearly not himself. If you are expecting your favourite silver haired hanyou, you thought wrong. First of all his hair was not silver, instead it was black with silver streaks, I guess he couldn't help, but have silver in it anyway. Since he couldn't force his hair to change colour, he put on a wig that looks exactly like his black hair, although, he didn't keep it down it looked way too much like him so he had it shorter, spiked up at the back and his bangs were combed over one eye which was bothering him a lot. His face was not his as well; he put black eyeliner around his blue coloured eye contacts and his face was pale. He put a fake lip piercing to the right and another right over his left eyebrow. As for clothing, he wore a tight silky, black shirt with a leather jacket over it. The jacket had chains and coloured buttons. He also wore a spiked bracelet and necklace. His tight jeans was black and had little designs here and there. Yup, Inu-yasha wasn't himself tonight he also had to make sure he wouldn't act like his old self either which might be the hard part through all this.

He crept up slowly behind them waiting in line as if he were ready to meet the band. “Oh my God, I'm so excited. I'm going to meet Joel Madden!” Kagome squealed. “Hey, there's more than Joel there you know.” He mentioned. “I know I can't wait to meet all them too!” The line moved forward. “Oh yeah, meeting Good Charlotte will be the best!” Inu-yasha repeated as happy as he could, but rolled his eyes. Kagome turned to the teenager behind her and smiled then faced the front. Houjo, however, turned and gave an awkward stare. “What are you looking at, punk?” He snorted. Houjo flinched as his eyes widened. “Sorry.” He bowed and faced the front. “Humph, weirdo.” Kagome pulled out her cell phone and called home like she promised.

Miroku wandered around the place just making sure everything was safe and secured. Miroku was wearing a tight purple shirt with a black long-sleeved shirt under it. He wore tight black jeans as well with chains and had purple biker gloves. His hair was combed up toward the right giving it a slight spiked look and it had blue streaks. He wore small golden hoop earrings on one ear, (like the ones he wears in the Feudal Era), blue and black bracelets and a blue necktie. His eyes were between the deep shades of purple and blue with black eyeliner around them. He had a fake small nose piercing on the left side of his nose and one on his tongue which he found very bothersome and continued to pick at it in annoyance. “Man, is this boring, I want some action.” He sighed lying on a wall to take a rest. “But Kurasaki could appear any moment in here so I have to keep a close watch.” But how was he supposed to look out for him if he didn't even know what he looked like even if he did he might have disguised himself as well. “I just wish he could come out already, so we can shove him in jail and finally take a rest, but I should stay focused.” He reminded and continued to walk around the hallway.

Music started and people started to go in. It was obviously the opening band up now. Good Charlotte was still busy greeting their fans. Miroku shrugged and went in to look around. The band that was playing was unknown to him, but he listened while looking around at all the people sitting in their seats and watching. “I wonder how Inu-yasha's doing.”

Kagome and Houjo were next and were extremely excited. “Houjo-kun, this is the best gift you've ever given me.” She beamed and squeezed him. “Well I'm glad you like it.” He smiled and wrapped his arm around her shoulder. Then they heard a snort from behind. “Best gift. What's so great about this band, it doesn't seem like it's her style, anyway?” Inu-yasha grumbled making it sound like he was impatiently standing in line. Houjo held her tighter making Kagome feel weird and she kindly shrugged him off. “I don't want him getting the wrong idea.” She sighed. “Kagome, are you happy being with me?” He asked looking forward. Kagome looked up at him until she smiled. “Of course Houjo, I'm happy.” She answered. “With me or would you prefer it was Inu-yasha who brought you here?” Hearing this Inu-yasha moved forward and listened more intently for her answer. Kagome stared at Houjo, smile faded and turned away. “You've been my friend for a long time Houjo-kun and Inu-yasha's been my friend for about 3 months now, so I wouldn't care which one of you brought me here, I don't consider this as a real date. I'm sorry if you thought that I meant “yes,” but I had no clue you invited me here on real date and again I'm sorry for leading you on.” Kagome replied not looking at him but Houjo stared at her a little shocked. “Loser,” Inu-yasha mumbled making them hear a grunt. “Kagome, I didn't mean to put you on the spot, I'm sorry, I hope I haven't ruined your day.” He responded. Kagome still couldn't bear to look at him so he grasped both her hands and lifted it up to his face thus she finally turned to look but was staring into his eyes. “Kagome, I'm sorry, really. I didn't mean to confuse you. Just forget what I said and fine we'll make this date only between friends, I promise.” He smiled sweetly.

Kagome continued to gaze at him and grasped his hands tighter. “Okay.” She finally smiled, oh how badly Houjo felt like kissing her just then. Her curved lips were just perfect how can any man not fall in love with her? He sighed and set all means of kissing her right then and they both just stared. “Can you two get a move on; it's your turn now? I want to see Good Charlotte before they decide to continue this meet and greet thing till after the show.” Inu-yasha murmured. “Oh sorry,” They both reacted turning to him then moved beyond the curtain to meet the band. Inu-yasha stood there with folded arms waiting for the two to come out. Should he enter with them, anything could happen beyond the black curtain. It was taking too long. He shrugged ready to enter when the curtain opened itself. Houjo held it open waiting for her to exist. “Enjoy the show you two.” One of the band members waved, it was probably Joel, because Kagome was waving like a mad woman. “Don't worry we will.” She grinned and gasped when Joel smiled back at her. She turned and left the room with a smile plastered across her face. “Oh my God, he smiled at me!” She said fanning herself with the autograph book. “Wow a smile.” Inu-yasha snorted rolling his eyes. Kagome zipped around to the teenager but he was gone, probably to get his signing. She shrugged and followed Houjo. Inu-yasha slowly walked out of his hiding spot and followed. “Man, I have to keep my mouth shut.” He reminded.

Everyone was in their seats; Miroku and Inu-yasha met up and were sitting behind Kagome and Houjo as they admired the photos they took of them. “So anything?” Inu-yasha asked. “No, everything seemed fine. Anything with Kagome?” He whispered hoping she didn't hear her name. “Nothing, just annoying stuff.” He grumbled. “Annoying, what annoying stuff?” Miroku wondered. “Boring conversations between a guy and a girl.” He replied. “Oh!” Miroku nodded. “He means between Kagome and Houjo.” He looked down at them. “Probably stuff he didn't want to see or hear.” He chuckled. “What are you laughing at?” “Nothing.” He defended shutting up. (A/N: Inu-yasha and Miroku had taken a look at Kagome's ticket seat number a while back and got themselves tickets sitting behind them)

Finally the lights on the stage went darker with blues and purples making everyone go quiet. Soon white smoke formed on the stage and music began. Once Upon a time: Battle of Life and Death In this World. The opening song to their second album. It was Japanese so at least most people could understand what they were saying. Kagome was bouncing in her seat waiting for the band to show. The opening song was basically talking about life and death battling each other as said in the title. The crowd, mainly girls including Kagome, began to scream when the band popped out of the ground. Inu-yasha was already bored, was she really willing to sit through this whole thing? “The things I do to protect this girl.” He sighed.

“Konnichiwa Tokyo!” Joel shouted. “Hajimashite!” Kagome and nearly everyone else shot up from their seats and began screaming. “Let's start off with one of my personal favourites.” He noted. A familiar beat came to Kagome's ears and she squealed. “I really didn't know Kagome liked these songs.” Miroku spoke over the music. Inu-yasha shrugged and continued watching her smile and Houjo enjoying it with her. The lead singer began to sing “The Chronicles of Life and Death.”

You come in cold
You're covered in blood
They're all so happy you've arrived
The doctor cuts your cord
He hands you to your mom
She sets you free into this life
And where do you go?
With no destination, no map to guide you
Wouldn't you know
That it doesn't matter, we all end up the same

Everyone began jumping up and down to the beat and singing along. Miroku had actually liked the song even though he didn't know the lyrics, but he couldn't help but enjoy it a bit. Inu-yasha wasn't enjoying at the least especially the scene in front of him.

These are the chronicles of life and death
And everything between
These are the stories of our lives as fictional as they may seem
You come in this world
And you go out just the same
Today could be the best day of your life

And money talks, in this world, that's what idiots will say
But you'll find out, that this world
Is just an idiot's parade
Before you go
You've got some questions, and you want answers
But now you're old, cold, covered in blood
Right back to where you started from

Kagome and Houjo had grasped their hands together, faced each other and began singing along while jumping up and down.

The instrumental part came in and the two of them were performing air instruments. Houjo was playing an air guitar and Kagome was playing the drums. Inu-yasha crossed his arms and rolled his eyes again. Miroku noticed but paid no mind, for now.

But these are the chronicles of life and death
And everything between
These are the stories of our lives as fictional as they may seem
You come in this world
And you go out just the same
Today could be the best day of
Today could be the worst day of
Today could be the last day of
Your life
It's your life
Your life

The song ended erupting a loud screeching cheer from the crowd. Inu-yasha winced clenching his teeth. Damn did they have to be so loud, Inu-yasha's ears were sensitive and having these piercings sounds wasn't helpful. He twitched his ears to get the ringing out of them then that's when he noticed… “My ears, they're not hidden.” He quickly pulled out a mirror and gazed at them. His ears weren't showing that much because of the style of hair he put, thank Kami, they were simply lumps. He hid the mirror back giving out a loud sigh.

“Okay, this next song goes out to all those celebrities...” Music starts and everyone screams to the recognizable tune. “Who complain about living the hard life and you know what who gives a shit!” Joel continued getting another scream. “1..2…1,2,3,4!”

Always see it on TV
Read it in the magazines
Celebrities who want sympathy
All they do is piss and moan
Inside the Rolling Stone
Talking about
How hard life can Be

Inu-yasha actually decided to listen to the lyrics and couldn't help but agree.

I'd like to see them spend a week
Living life out on the street
I don't think they would survive

Inu-yasha nodded. “No, they wouldn't.”

If they could spend a day or two
Walking in someone else's shoes
I think they'd stumble and they'd fall
They would fall...
Fall...

Everyone sang along with the chorus loudly and started bobbing to the base.

Lifestyles of the rich and the famous
They're always complainin'
Always complainin'
If money is such a problem
Well they got mansions
Think we should rob them

Everyone quieted down listening to the singers and musicians play the next versus.

Did you know if you were famous
You could kill your wife
Theres no such as 25 to life
As long as you got the cash to pay
for Cochran

Did you if you were caught smokin crack
Mcdonalds wouldn't even wanna take you
back
You'd always just run for mayor of D.C

I'd like to see them spend a week
Living life out on the street
I don't think they would survive
If they could spend a day or two
Walking in someone else's shoes
I think they'd stumble and they'd fall
They would fall

Lifestyles of the rich and the famous
They're always complainin'
Always complainin'
If money is such a problem
Well they got mansions
Think we should rob them (Joel held out the mic to the crowd and they repeated after him)
(Rob them) Him
(Rob them) Crowd

(Instrumental)

They would fall(they would fall)
They would fall....

The band jumped to the clash of the drums and started singing along with the crowd.

Lifestyles of the rich and the famous
They're always complainin'
Always complainin'
If money is such a problem
You've got so many problems
Think I can solve them

Lifestyles of the rich and the famous
We'll take your clothes, cash, cars and homes
Just stop complainin'

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

When the music stopped another roar of cheering filled the stadium. Inu-yasha agreed with all the lyrics. “Those damn celebrities seriously complain too much, why does everyone treat them like gods they're humans just like us?” “You mean pure humans like us, you're half of one don't forget.” Miroku corrected. “Shut the fuck up!” He replied and slouched back in his seat. Another song had started “The River,” but Inu-yasha ignored it and continued to watch Kagome and Houjo dancing. “Look at those two acting like couple of brats.” He snorted. Kagome heard him this time and turned to him. “Hey, you're the one who was in line in back of us earlier, why are you always making fun of us?” She frowned making Houjo turn after. Inu-yasha flinched. “Damn, I said that out loud again?” Miroku sat and waited for his answer. “Why do you care what I say; why don't you continue watching your show?” He answered. Kagome folded her arms with a pout. “Why don't you stop being such a loser?”

Inu-yasha pulled back. “A loser?” He repeated angrily. “Yes, a loser.” She reassured. Inu-yasha clenched his teeth. “Here I am watching over her and she's calling me a loser. Well she's actually calling this character a loser, but still.” “Um, can we quietly turn back and watch the show?” Houjo cut in shyly. “Yeah, sorry Miss if my friend is bothering you in anyway.” Miroku bowed politely. Kagome puckered her lips once more and tilted her head at the rude teenager. “Do I know you?” She asked. “K-know me? I don't even know you, so why are you asking such a stupid question?” He responded a bit nervous. “It's just that you remind me of someone I know, who acts quite rudely like you.” She answered. “Do you mean Inu-yasha?” Houjo posed. Inu-yasha gave a glare at him for mentioning his name. “Ya, that's it, Inu-yasha! You two are close in character so I just thought I knew you, but I guess you're not him. Inu-yasha is more selfish, arrogant, hostile, loud and an overprotective jerk. But you're just a rude stranger that likes to mock others for fun.” Kagome described. They both turned away and sat down facing the stage. Inu-yasha's heart was stabbed with imaginary arrows every time she had said a negative adjective about him and was ready to pounce at her while Miroku was chuckling lightly.

“Kagome, I didn't know that's how you thought of Inu-yasha, I thought he was much closer to you.” Houjo stated. “Oh, well…” Kagome started making Inu-yasha calm down. “Even though he may be all rude he still has his good side of course.” She added. “What are his good sides?” He asked. “I don't know he's indeed helpful in ways I can't explain.” She smiled lightly to herself thinking back at his house and how he promised to protect her from…she stopped her thoughts not wanting to think of “him” now. “Oh and he's mysterious, there are things about him that I don't know, like where he's from, his family or just about his past. He's very secretive about that, but I don't mind it makes me think, and I like that about him.” Houjo gazed at her in wonder as Inu-yasha relaxed and gave a low blush. “Kagome, you sound like you have feelings for him.” Houjo noted. Inu-yasha sat up closer to listen again. “Feelings for Inu-yasha…? No, I don't have anything like that at all.” She defended waving her hands with a blush. “To `like' Inu-yasha would be crazy and besides even if I did Inu-yasha wouldn't fall for a stupid, weak girl like me.” She thought with a sigh. “Are there good things you like… about me?” He wondered bashfully breaking through her thoughts. Kagome turned to him and smiled. “Of course there are good things I like about you, if there wasn't I wouldn't be hanging out with you, Houjo.” She patted making him blush. “What are they?” Kagome blinked, but answered, “I can't tell you that, I don't like admitting stuff to people right in front of me.” She blushed lightly. “Oh yeah, of course, I understand.” He nodded. Inu-yasha burrowed his eye brows and sat back with folded arms. “Too much for you Inu-yasha?” Miroku whispered. “No I'm just tired of listening to this crap; I want to listen to the band.” He replied. “Yeah right, you don't even like this band.” Miroku recalled. “Keh.” was his response. Miroku shrugged and turned to the front.

“Alright Tokyo, for this next song we need anything that gives off light should it be a cell phone, a lighter, a camera pull out anything. I want to see this whole fucking stadium to be lit.” Benji demanded. Soon enough flickers of light started to fill the stadium. Kagome and Houjo pulled out their cell phones as many others pulled out lighters. Music then started getting a low cheer. "We Believe"

There's a woman crying out tonight
Her world has changed
She asks God why
Her only son has died
And now her daughter cries
She can't sleep at night

Downtown
Another day for all the suits and ties
Another war to fight
There's no regard for life
How do they sleep at night?
How can we make things right?
Just wanna make this right

The crowd cheered and waved their lights to the chorus.

We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
In this love

We are all the same
Human in all our ways and all our pain
(So let it be)
There's a love that could fall down like rain
(Let us see)
Let forgiveness wash away the pain
(What we need)
And no one really knows what they are searching for
(We believe)
This world is crying for so much more

Kagome tugged at her shirt that had said “WE BELIEVE” for encouragement. “We believe.” She started.

We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
In this love

Inu-yasha didn't wave anything but he listened to the very interesting song. Many of their songs had strong messages in them and he enjoyed those. Miroku was waving around his cell with the others cheering them on just the same.

(Instrumental)

So this world
Is too much
For you to take
Just let it down and follow me
I'll be everything you need
In every way

Joel held out the mic every time he said we believe and waited for their repetition

We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
In this love

(In this love)
We believe
(In this love)

“This song is absolutely amazing it always touches my heart.” Kagome sighed holding a hand to her chest. “I agree…it's not the only thing touching my heart.” Houjo replied.

The song finally ended and the band continued to sing more songs after that. “I'm getting tired. Can we leave now?” Inu-yasha grumbled. “Oh can you stop complaining, show's almost over at least I think it is.” Miroku finally snapped. “I'd rather stop complaining about the band and what's happening between those two down there.” He pointed. Inu-yasha decided to follow his direction when he noticed Houjo put his arm over Kagome's shoulder. Kagome didn't move, but she did feel uncomfortable. “This is strange, the other night at Inu-yasha's house, he put his arm around me and I didn't feel anything weird, but as soon as Houjo's arm even graced mine I felt awkward. What can this mean?” She thought looking at Houjo's face. Houjo noticed and looked down to her with a smile. Kagome blinked, gave a nervous smile in return and turned away quickly. Houjo scooted closer to Kagome and their bodies touched making Kagome feel even more uncomfortable. “That's right, I don't trust men as much even if it is Houjo. That's probably why I feel awkward. The difference between Houjo and Inu-yasha is that I trust Inu-yasha more,” as she blushed at the thought. Houjo thought she was blushing because of him and grinned to himself. “Yes, Kagome does has secret feelings for me after all. Maybe she was just shy when I asked if she was happy with me,” and soon he blushed from the thought.

Inu-yasha would have interrupted the moment if Good Charlotte hadn't with another song. “Hey Tokyo, we have a surprise for you all.” A scream responded with the chords started. “Yeah, we all know this song. Well guess what, we love Japan so much, we made a version in Japanese.” Another much louder scream erupted. “Oh great, let see how bad they're going to sing in Japanese.” Inu-yasha grumbled still angered about the two's position below him. Joel began to sing Japanese to the song Predictable.

Nani kagachigau
Mata kanjiteru kanjiteru
Ore konna ni matta no hajimete janai
Kanashii iiwaketo misekakenokitai
Kouna rutte wakatteta
Nande anata oireta wakaranai

Crowd cheered at the end of the Japanese verse and danced around to the chorus. Yes, Kagome was waiting for the moment to jump out of Houjo's arms and use the song as an excuse.

I knew it all along
It's so predictable
I knew something would go wrong (something's always wrong)
So you don't have to call
Or say anything at all
So predictable (so predictable)

Houjo got up and followed suit oblivious to why she left their position.

Imi no nai kotoba kowa retaya kusoku
Ubawareta jikan moo taerarenai kara
Nakutemoii nakutemoii
Yaru beki koto yatta
Ore sachusuru Kyouikiru
Moratta mono wa kaesu
Iranaikara

I knew it all along
It's so predictable
I knew something would go wrong (something's always wrong)
So you don't have to call
Or say anything at all
So predictable (so predictable)

Everywhere I go
Everyone I meet
Every time I try to fall in love
They all want to know why I'm so broken
Why am I so cold
Why I'm so hard inside.
Why am I scared
What am I afraid of
I don't even know
This story's never had an end
I've been waiting
I've been searching
I've been hoping
I've been dreaming you would come back
But I know the ending of this story
You're never coming back
Never..Never…Never…Never...

I knew it all along
It's so predictable
I knew something would go wrong (something's always wrong)
So you don't have to call
Or say anything at all
So predictable (so predictable)

Everywhere I go for the rest of my life (so predictable)
Everyone that I love
Everyone I care about
They're all gonna wanna know what's wrong with me (so predictable)
And I know what it is
I'm ending this right now…Now…Now…

The song ended and everyone screamed demanding for another song. “Don't worry, this party ain't over.” Benji shouted getting a strong positive reaction from the crowd, however, someone sighed with annoyance. “Fuck!” Inu-yasha mumbled making Miroku laugh. “The way the band spoke sounded like it was the last song.” He replied scratching his head with a sweat drop. Houjo grasped Kagome's hand making her react negatively again. “H-Houjo?” She began. “Yes?” “Do you mind, I need to use the bathroom.” She stated making another excuse to stay away from him just for now. “You sure, you're going to miss part of the show.” He reminded. “I know, it sucks, but when nature calls you can't help it.” She blushed embarrassingly. “Oh! Okay, I'll come with you.” He nodded. “No!” She started loudly and urgently, but quickly turned her tone to a softer one. “I just don't want to get my stuff stolen, do you mind watching over them?” She pleaded hoping he'd say yes. “Oh, of course, don't get lost now.” He cautioned. “Don't worry I won't,” as she began scooting toward the stairs. “I'll be back as soon as I can.” She smiled, with a wave of her hand she turned and ran out of the concert stadium.

Houjo watched her leave in a rush. “I guess she really needed to go.” Houjo was ready to turn back and face the stage when he heard the two men whispering behind him. Inu-yasha and Miroku looked to each other with a nod got up and ran out the arena after Kagome. Houjo watched them and tilted his head. “Those guys are weird, especially the rude one, it seems everywhere Kagome decides to go they're…” He paused. “Oh no, I hope they aren't stalkers.” He pondered; he got up and followed after them. “Kagome may be in trouble.”

Kagome got out the restroom after freshening up herself. “I don't feel like going back, if Houjo's going to be all clingy. I thought he said he would make this a friendly date, how is this between friends?” She pouted. She soon began to gaze at the Good Charlotte shirts. “Oh I could buy one now, before the concert ends and the line is packed.” She smiled and went over to the booth. Inu-yasha and Miroku was watching and Houjo not far was watching them. “Why good evening young lady.” The older gentle man smiled. “Hello.” She waved politely and took a look at all the shirts. She had seen all these shirts before and was looking for the rare one, but once again they didn't have it here, but she asked anyway. “Excuse me do you have the shirt with the band in animated chibi form that says I heart GC?” She explained. “Oh I know what you're talking about, but sadly to say we don't have those here, you can order them though, would you like to?” He replied. Kagome shook her head. “No, thank you though.” She bowed and walked away. “Too bad,” she shrugged until she heard someone calling her over from another booth full of GC shirts and the other opening bands. “Yes?” She responded. “I heard you were looking for some kind of shirt.” He started when she reached the booth. He was very attractive and she couldn't help but stare, she shook her head spoke. “Yeah, I was looking for a rare shirt, but no one has it here.” She answered. “What was the shirt?” Kagome explained it once more and the man nodded. “Oh, I think we actually might have one lying in the back somewhere.” He stated. “Oh really, is it in my size, a small would do for me.” She beamed and the young man chuckled. “I'm sure we have one in your size, come with me to the back so you can try it on.” He signalled. Kagome paused. “Are you sure, I'm allowed?” “You cutie, this is my shop, of course you're allowed. As long as you can keep this a secret.” He winked making her blush. Kagome's smiled returned and she nodded. “Yes I can.”

The attractive young man smiled once more and lured her to the back behind the curtain. The thumping music from the band playing "Hold On" was heard throughout the hallway. “Where the hell is she going?” Inu-yasha wondered watching her leave with the man behind the curtain. “I don't know, but something's strange going on, you don't try clothing at a concert. If the person doesn't want the shirt and has already tried it on who would want to buy that shirt?” Miroku answered. Inu-yasha blinked and looked back to the booth. “Why isn't the guy coming out he can't be watching her try on clothes unless he was some kind of pervert.” He frowned. Houjo hiding on the other side of the wall noted both things Kagome going behind the curtain and the two men watching her. “Iknew it, those too are stalking Kagome I better put a stop to this. This would make Kagome like me more if she realizes I saved her from perverts.” He smiled at the thought.

When Kagome followed the attractive young man behind the curtain she stopped when she noticed more men about 5 sitting or lying around and they all looked up at her making her feel uncomfortable again. All the men stood up making her react and she backed up. “I think…I uh…changed my mind.” She spoke nervously; she continued to back up until she bumped into the young man. She looked up at him and he smirked. “But I thought you were dying to have the shirt.” He harked back feeling her up in places he shouldn't making her cringe. “No, no I don't want it anymore. Now if you can excuse me I'm missing the show.” She responded wearily. She tried to turn but he held her. “No, I don't think so.” He replied and she struggled. “No, let me go!” She demanded. The man threw her into the arms of the other men who gagged her before she could let out another sound. She looked around desperately for anything until she noticed a couple more young women gagged like she was hidden more in the back and she struggled again. One of the men threw her with the other women who whimpered in fear.

Inu-yasha and Miroku who waited was beginning to get worried. “She's taking too long even for a girl trying on clothes, it's a shirt for crying out loud.” Inu-yasha stated. “You're right; there were cases about men who lure women to the back of their shops and they never return. They're kidnapped and brought to a place called `Play' house.” Miroku noted. Miroku continued this until he met Inu-yasha's strict gaze. “What?” “Why the fuck did you not mention that earlier, Miroku, gees you're good for nothing.” He grimaced boxing him on the head. Miroku himself didn't know why he did not mention it himself. “Come on, let's get Kagome.” Inu-yasha said, Miroku nodded and followed. Houjo stood there in shock. “Those two are Inu-yasha and Miroku, why did they disguise themselves are they perverts as well?” Houjo was getting worried about Kagome one was about her disappearance and two Inu-yasha and Miroku were stalkers. Houjo got up and followed after them angered.

The men gazed at all the women with wide grins. “Good, I think we got ourselves a really good catch. She looks exquisite.” A man commented taking a naughty gaze at Kagome's body making her cringe again. “They all look good.” Another smiled stroking another girl's arm in ways he shouldn't. “Ya, ya you'll have your time with them once we leave, I think though that's all we can get for now. Their boyfriends or other friends will get worried.” The young attractive one stated picking up one of the girls which was Kagome and the men picked the other girls ready to pack them in. Kagome prayed shutting her tear filled eyes and Inu-yasha appeared in her mind. “Inu-yasha…” The men dragged all the girls further to the back toward the mini truck that was until Inu-yasha and Miroku, still disguised, crashed in holding guns up. “Release Kagome and the other girls now!” Inu-yasha demanded with a growl.

Kagome's eyes widened at the two strangers from the concert holding up guns. “How did he know my name?” The men frowned at their interference. “Did you hear what I said?!” He growled more loudly. The men who were unarmed by holding the women dropped them and faced the two intruding men. The women still couldn't move since they were tied and were also afraid to get shot since the other captivating men pulled out guns. “Who the hell do you think you are?” The leader, the one who lured Kagome to the back, frowned. “Since you've asked,” Miroku started both men tore off their disguises revealing two extremely familiar men. Kagome's eyes widened even more at the faces. “Inu-yasha!?” “Well, here you are Kagome getting yourself into trouble again.” Inu-yasha smirked. Kagome didn't even bother wondering why he and Miroku were in disguise, but was just glad to see him and felt like crying, but she decided to try and get herself free. Kagome wasn't the only one to recognize the faces. “It can't be its Inu-yasha and Miroku.” The leader stated in shock. He definitely knew who they were; they were part of that damn agency. They had caught many of his other associates, he managed to get away, but here they were again. “Ya, it's been a long time hasn't it?” Miroku smirked. “Your friends miss you, Saka, don't you want to reunite with them?” Miroku mocked.

Saka frowned once again. “I'm not afraid of two; you're out numbered this time. Fellas let's attack.” He directed. The men held up their guns or stood in a fighting stance. Inu-yasha and Miroku positioned themselves as well. “You guys should no us by now, we don't need back up!” Inu-yasha snorted and ran at them trying to make his way to Kagome. While doing that he knocked away some of their guns or just the men. Miroku began fighting some too. They weren't using guns until necessary if they did it would cause a commotion. One of the men caught on to where Inu-yasha was headed and smirked. He grabbed the struggling Kagome making Inu-yasha halt. He growled watching the girl fight for life. “Let her go, or I swear I'm going to kill you.” He threatened holding up his gun. “Are you sure you won't kill her too?” He replied with a grin. Kagome's squinted eyes were looking straight at him begging for help and he clenched his fist in anger. He could not bear to see Kagome struggling like this it hurt him way too much. “I'm positive I won't kill her!” He finally responded holding the trigger. The man looked frightened at his determination but hid away that fear and kept his firm stance.

“Kagome! Inu-yasha and Miroku are--” Houjo barged in and stopped when he took note of the scene in front of him. Inu-yasha and Miroku were undisguised that was one and they were men holding up guns and women tied along with Kagome who was held by one of the men. Everyone stared at him and Houjo smiled nervously. “Oh, well this is what's happening behind the curtain.” He spoke scratching his head and holding a hand in front of him. Inu-yasha took this opportunity to punch the man that held Kagome and she was released. Everything started back into the action. Kagome's mouth was freed and she spoke. “Houjo, get out of here, you're going to get hurt!” She warned as Inu-yasha untied her. Miroku untied some of the other girls too, but some were still too far and guarded to reach. “There's no way I'm leaving you here like this not when--” Houjo objected, but was interrupted “Will you just listen, do you want to get killed?!” Inu-yasha shouted. Saka held the gun toward Houjo. “Too late, we can't have a witness speaking a word about this.” He stated. “Oh no, Houjo!” Kagome gasped. Saka was about to pull the trigger until Inu-yasha grabbed his arm and twisted it out. “Oh no you don't.” and he punched him in the stomach. Houjo blinked in surprise. “He saved me.” “Don't just stand there, go!” Inu-yasha spoke. Houjo clenched his fist. “No I won't.” Inu-yasha frowned. “Look this is no time to act--” The concert seemed to be over because the sound of a huge crowd was heard and excited fans were piling up at the front. “Enough grab anything you can and run!” Saka shouted out to his men as pulled out a smoke bomb.

Everything went up in smoke engulfing everyone in it, the sounds of screaming and coughing filled the backroom. “Kagome, where are you?!” Inu-yasha called with a cough. Kagome heard his voice and moved toward it. “I'm right here!” She replied. Miroku was close to the exit and led the girls out as Inu-yasha and Kagome tried to find each other. Kagome was getting closer to him, but the man who held her grabbed her once more. She was about to scream, but he held her mouth shut and dragged her away. “Kagome!” He called once more, but this time he didn't hear a response, but sensed someone beside him. “There you are, are you okay?” He asked grabbing an arm. The smoke cleared away revealing missing men. “Yeah I am.” The person replied. Inu-yasha recognized the voice, but it wasn't Kagome's. He turned to face the person. “Uh…” Houjo blinked. Inu-yasha merely frowned and swung his hand off his roughly. “Where's Kagome?” He demanded. “I don't know.” Houjo replied worriedly. Inu-yasha who didn't want to believe it yet ran out of the curtain and looked around at the crowd. He soon found Miroku returning the women and explaining everything. “Miroku, did you get Kagome out too?” He asked actually praying he would say yes. “I'm uh…not sure.”

The crowd cleared away except for one, a young man walked up to them in worry. “Excuse me, have you seen my girlfriend, Akairi, I can't find her anywhere.” The boyfriend wondered. “What does she look like?” Miroku replied. He was good at remembering faces especially when they were women. The young man described the young girl from head to toe and Miroku nodded trying to place the memory of where he last saw her. “Oh no, I haven't seen her come out with the other girls. Does that mean she was…taken…?” Miroku pondered not wanting to worry the young man. “Hey you guys, Kagome isn't here.” Houjo spoke sadly. The two men especially Inu-yasha turned to him. “I found this.” He held out her green ribbon. “It may sound ridiculous, but I saw her have this on before the smoke came.” Inu-yasha grabbed the tie out of his hand and inspected it himself. He was right the smell of the man that held her was on it, he could also tell by the ruffles created when he grabbed her. “Dammit! Does it always have to be Kagome?” He growled turning away not wanting to show an upset face. “So it means they managed to take off with two women.” Miroku defined with a sadden look. He turned back to the man and noted about his girlfriend's abduction. The young man dropped to his knees and his bangs covered his eyes. “No, not Akairi, not my Akairi, it's my entire fault I should have stayed with her the whole time.” He blamed. Miroku tried to comfort the man but it was no use. “Don't worry we'll get her back.” Inu-yasha spoke. He faced them and clenched his fist. “We'll get them both back!” He promised. The boyfriend looked up at him, eyes wet. “Oh please, if you do, tell her right away to contact me.” Inu-yasha and Miroku nodded. “Of course.”

Inu-yasha wasted no time and headed back behind the curtain so he can follow the scents, Miroku right behind. “Wait, I'm coming with you two.” Houjo declared. Inu-yasha turned back to him with a frown. “You'll only get in the--” “Please, I promised Kagome's mother I'd bring her back home. And why should you be the only one who goes after her, Kagome means just as much to me and more!” He yelled. Miroku knew what he meant by promising a parent. He too had promised Sango's father to bring her home safely. “Inu-yasha…” Miroku spoke. Inu-yasha grimaced then turned away with a snort. “Don't come haunting me if you die, this was your choice.” Houjo gazed at him then nodded following close behind. “Don't worry Kagome, I'm coming for you.” Inu-yasha said to her in his thoughts.

End of chapter

Where are the men taking Kagome and Akairi? What will the three guys going to do to get them back? Can Houjo finally be of use? So many questions to be answered, but all will be answered next chapter.

Wooh! Was that a long chapter? Yes I love their disguises so much that I want to fanart them for this story would you all like that? I want to draw a fanart of the story of every chapter or everything that has a big meaning. Like Kagome over Inu's house, Miroku and Sango hooking up, extra characters like Kurasaki and Yukino, Sesshy in the modern era. You know what I mean? I'll be glad to do them if you want. Even if you don't want I'll still draw them for myself. Once I've drawn them they will be posted up on DeviantArt. I'll let you all know soon. Anyway, take care everyone!