Chapter: 1- Talent

Summary: Kagome Higurashi makes it to Canadian Idol where dreams are either made or crushed. She soon has her eyes on a certain dog-eared judge who seems to have eyes for her as well.

Disclaimer: I unfortunately do not own Inuyasha or any of the related characters. Nor do I own Canadian Idol or the lyrics that I'll be using in this story.

Kagome Higurashi was snoring softly with her head leaning on the window of a plane that was heading to Toronto. A young stewardess came by rolling a cart loaded with snacks. She bent over and poked Kagome awake. Kagome's eyes fluttered open and sat up and turned to face her life- long friend Sango Youki.

"How could you sleep when we barley see each other anymore?" asked Sango with a fake pout and puppy dog eyes.

"Well you're the one who wanted this job," said Kagome smiling.

"I know but…," Sango started.

A man was calling her: "Miss, can I get some service over here?" Sango sighed and gave Kagome a brief wave and pushed the heavy cart over to the demanding customer. Kagome turned her head to look out the window. Fluffy white clouds sped by looking like white fog. Barely visible behind the clouds was a bright blue sky.

Eighteen year old Kagome was heading off to Toronto to audition for a spot on Canadian Idol. Her voice teacher from her high school in Japan had suggested that she try out and he would personally sponsor her. Every one had supported this request and helped her realize her own talent that she never knew was there. Quietly she practiced the song that she was going to sing for the audition.

(Every Time we Touch By Cascada)

I still hear your voice, when you sleep next to me.

I still feel your touch in my dreams.

Forgive me my weakness, but I don't know why.

Without you it's hard to survive.

About an hour later, Sango dropped into the empty seat beside her looking exhausted.

"Break time!" she said cheerfully.

"So how's this job going?" asked Kagome.

"Ugh…horrible! This batch of passengers, really try my patience. You know that guy who called me when I was talking to you?" She commented.

"Why what did he want?" Kagome asked.

"He complained that the seats were to hard and he wanted me to give him a massage!" Sango said with disgust. "Then he said his name was Kouga and then he asked for my number!"

Kagome giggled and said "You get enough attention from guys back home and you still get it everywhere you go,"

"Yup I still got it!" Sango said while laughing.

"Now landing in Toronto Pierson Airport. Please remain in your seats until the plane has landed," Announced the pilot's voice over a loudspeaker.

"Well better go," Said Sango as she hugged Kagome. "Good luck! Make me proud girl!"

Kagome pushed her way through the crowded airport as she made her way to the luggage station to retrive her bags then headed to the front of the airport. She took out her cell phone and called for a taxi to take her to the hotel she would be staying at. Once the taxi had showed up, the driver helped her with her bags.

Kagome stepped into the lobby of Grand View Hotel and was completely awed. Her sponsor had really come through for her. There was a giant, delicate, and beautiful chandelier hanging form the ceiling making the highly polished floors sparkle. She looked to her left where she found three deep purple couches surrounding a cheery looking fireplace. Kagome walked up to the check it counter. A woman with short brown hair and friendly brown eyes greeted her with a smile and said: "Hi you must be Kagome Higurashi. Welcome to Toronto."