The following night the Higurashi shrine was in ciaos. Kagome and Sango stood in their room getting ready, Sango wore a plain black calf length Halter dress, with black heels and a midnight blue Jacket. She pulled her hair back with a black ribbon and she smiled. Kagome wore a blood red knee length strapless dress, a black ribbon went around the waist and black heels, She brushed her hair and she decided to leave it down. She grabbed her jacket and she smiled at Sango. The girls walked downstairs only to be blinded by a white light. Annie, Yuka, Eri and Ayumi all stood with cameras. Kagome laughed as she slid her jacket on. "Ok Me and Sango are going ahead, remember you need to be there in one hour." Annie nodded and she hugged the girls tightly.

Not long after the girls left, Inuyasha and Miroku appeared in the well house. When they walked in Annie dropped the cup she had in her hands. Luckily the girls weren’t paying attention, So Annie could sneak the boys upstairs. She pushed them into Kagome’s room and she slammed the door, "What are you doing here Inuyasha…. And who’s this?" Inuyasha sighed as he sat on the bed, "Annie this is Miroku, Miroku this is Kagome’s mother." Annie raised her hand when Miroku went to speak, "I am now Sango’s mother to, We adopted her and Shippo. Shippo is away with Souta right now and wont be back until next weekend…Why are you here."

Annie was shocked when Inuyasha broke into Tears, "Please Annie, We made a mistake and we have come to talk to the girls…where are they?" Annie sighed and she leaned into the wall, "Inuyasha, Sango and Kagome are at a club, They sing there and tonight is opening night. Come on, Lets get you some clothes and I will take you to see them, But I cant promise they will listen."

Kagome peered at the crowd from behind the curtain and her eyes went wide. So many people had come to hear them sing, She was actually nervous. Kagome listened to David introduce her and she took in a deep breath. Sango smiled and she placed a hand on Kagome’s shoulder, "Are you alright?" Kagome nodded, "I’m just nervous…. Its because there are more people here that’s why" Sango nodded and she smiled when she heard the clapping, Kagome walked out onto the stage and she smiled as she sat on the stool. Annie walked in just as Kagome sat down, Inuyasha and Miroku stood next to her, Inuyasha’s mouth fell open when he saw Kagome, She was smiling. Kagome bowed her head as the music began,

Well she seemed alright by dawn's early light
Though she looked a little worried and weak
She tried to pretend he wasn't drinkin' again
But daddy left the proof on her cheek
And I was only eight years old that summer
And I always seemed to be in the way
So I took myself down to the fair in town
On Independence Day

Well word gets around in a small, small town
They said he was a dangerous man
But mama was proud and she stood her ground
She knew she was on the losing end
Some folks whispered,some folks talked
But everybody looked the other way
And when time ran out there was no was about
On Independence Day

Let freedom ring
Let the white dove sing
Let the whole world know that today
is a day of reckoning
Let the weak be strong
Let the right be wrong
Roll the stone away
Let the guilty pay
It's Independence Day

Well she lit up the sky the 4th of July
by the time that the fireman came
They just put out the flames and took down some names
And sent me to the county home
Now I ain't saying it's right or it's wrong
But maybe it's the only way
Talk about your revolution
It's Independence Day

Let freedom ring
Let the white dove sing
Let the whole world know that today
is a day of reckoning
let the weak be strong
Let the right be wrong
Roll the stone away
Let the guilty pay
It's Independence Day

The music ended and Inuyasha felt a tear roll down his cheek. She sounded so beautiful, Miroku frowned and he placed a hand on Inuyasha’s shoulder. When Sango walked on stage to join Kagome, Miroku felt his own eyes start to fill with tears. Another song started and Sango began to sing,

{Sango} I will not make the same mistakes that you did
I will not let myself
Cause my heart so much misery
I will not break the way you did,
You fell so hard
I've learned the hard way
To never let it get that far

{Both} Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

As Kagome went to sing, Her eyes landed on Inuyasha…Because of the light Kagome never knew she was looking at him,

{Kagome} And it's not too long before you point it out
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
I'm forced to fake
A smile, a laugh everyday of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with

{Kagome} I watched you die
{Sango} I heard you cry every night in your sleep
{Kagome} I was so young
{Sango} You should have known better than to lean on me
{Kagome} You never thought of anyone else
{Sango}You just saw your pain
{Kagome} And now I cry in the middle of the night
For the same damn thing

{Both} Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I try my hardest just to forget everything
Because of you
I don't know how to let anyone else in
Because of you
I'm ashamed of my life because it's empty
Because of you
I am afraid

Because of you
Because of you

When the song started Kagome and Sango took a bow. They walked backstage only to be met by David and the lead man for the club’s money. David let out a laugh, "They loved you, In fact they’re keeping the club open they want you to sing here everyone weekend from now on." Kagome smiled as Sango let out a squeal.

Once the club emptied Kagome walked up and she sat on the stage with her feet Hanging over the side. Sango walked up and stood behind her as Annie walked up, "Congratulations girls. Once again you sang beautifully…There is someone here to see you." Kagome looked up and she slowly stood as Inuyasha and Miroku walked into view. Sango’s eyes went wide and she walked back stage. Miroku ran after her, He stood in the doorway and he let out a sob, "Sango please…Hear me out" Sango stopped and she closed her eyes. She nodded as she opened the door.

Kagome and Inuyasha were left alone on the stage. Kagome’s bottom lip began to quiver, "Why are you here Inuyasha?" Inuyasha put his head down and he frowned "Kagome I know I’m an idiot. But can you please hear me out and listen to what I have to say."

Kagome nodded and she crossed her arms over her chest, Inuyasha sighed and he looked at her "I kept going to Kikyo because…No matter what I do, Until Kikyo dies I am not going to have piece. As long as I remain on the other side of the well, I am always going to be in Kikyo’s shadow…But I love you, Ive always loved you, its you who has my heart not Kikyo. Kagome I want you to become my Mate, I want to be able to live my life with you and I want you to be the mother of my pups…Please I beg of you don’t turn me away."

Kagome stood and she kept her head down, When she met Inuyasha’s eyes, Hers were filled with tears…"How do you think it made me feel, I chose to stay by your side. I almost died for you more than once. Then when I finally tell you how I feel, You run off to be with Kikyo. I’m Sorry Inuyasha"

Kagome grabbed her Jacket and she walked to the door. She stopped and she turned around, Her eyes met Inuyasha’s and a single tear fell down her cheek,

"I cant……."