Alright this is my newest Sesshoumaru/Kagome tale and this one is a crime/romance fanfic. (I'm also writing a Yusuke/ Keiko fanfic kinda similar to this, but they start out as friends.) Super excited to write this out because it's different from what I normally write or read. Tell me if you like it or have any suggestions!

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or Law and Order: SVU

Summary: Sesshoumaru Taisho has just been paired up with rookie detective, Kagome Higurashi in their special victims crime unit. As they solve crimes, Kagome remains aloof, making Sesshoumaru suspicious of her. Disdain turns to trust and apathy to love, but after a routine bust goes wrong, Sesshoumaru discovers he was right to doubt his partner after all. Partly based off Law and Order: SVU.

Innocent Until Found Guilty

The police were already stationed when Kagome made it to the abandoned taxi car. A crowd had formed and Kagome pushed her way to a tall man with long silver hair speaking to an officer.

"Hi, Kagome Higurashi here," said Kagome extending her hand to Sesshoumaru. "I would have preferred to meet you at the office or a coffee shop first instead of a crime scene, but it seems fate has other plans."

Sesshoumaru took her hand in his and shook it briefly. "Sesshoumaru Taisho, but I presume you know that already. Let's cut the introductions and get to work."

The pair walked over the taxi to examine the body. A middle age man was slumped over with dried blood clumped on his pale skin. He had stab wounds decorating his body from his neck to his torso. His eyes were still open but dulled.

Kagome averted her eyes from the scene as Sesshoumaru spoke to the police.

"We're the sex crimes and special victims unit. This appears to be an albeit violent, still a normal stabbing. Why were we called here?"

The officer cleared his voice and spoke. "This man went by the name Hanzo Karuto. He had no ID on him, only a fake license to drive his cab, a photo of his family, and twelve bucks in his wallet. We called you two because it wasn't a normal robbery gone wrong."

The officer met eyes with Kagome and Sesshoumaru. He unbuckled the taxi driver's pants. Kagome paled and took a step back at the bloody sight. The officer smirked bitterly.

"Ah, this is your first case, ain't it sweetheart? Yeah well this probably isn't a case a rookie should be on, but you gotta start somewhere. You see, whoever killed this man decided to keep a little souvenir. This was personal. So is that sexual enough for you, Detective?" he asked, his eyes shooting over to Sesshoumaru.

Sesshoumaru ignored the sarcasm in his voice and simply nodded. He turned to walk away. Kagome followed him looking sick.

"That man was right. This really isn't the place for a rookie, but you're here now. Get yourself together."

Kagome sent a mild glare his way. "I can handle myself just fine. I was just shocked to see a victim castrated my first day. I'm ok so let's get this paperwork in."

Sesshoumaru nodded in agreement and walked to his car.

The precinct buzzed in excitement as Sesshoumaru entered. He walked to his desk. Across from him was the desk of his new partner, Kagome Higurashi. Judging from the stack of files and knickknacks already placed, she was at the precinct already. Sesshoumaru sat in his seat, turning on his computer and waiting for it to boot up.

"Hey, Sesshoumaru!" called Koga, flashing him a smile. "I heard about your new partner. You met her yet? What's she like?"

Sesshoumaru gave a scowl. "This isn't the job for her. She seems completely out of her league, and I doubt she's even capable of handling the cases she's been given."

"Kagome is just as capable of handling this case as you are, Sesshoumaru."

Koga and Sesshoumaru turned to see their captain Inutaisho looking at them sternly with Kagome glaring at Sesshoumaru behind him. Not wanting to get in the middle, Koga crept away, giving the three a little more privacy.

Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes back at her. "I would be more inclined to believe that had she not looked so weak and sickly at the crime scene earlier."

"It was a normal reaction for anyone who's not heartless!" Kagome spat out.

Inutaisho spoke up. "Kagome graduated from the academy early at the top of her class, earning even higher marks than you did Sesshoumaru. She's capable. You're used to scenes like this so help her out instead of scrutinizing her."

Kagome smiled softly at the captain. Sesshoumaru remained silent. Inutaisho turned to Kagome with a smile.

"He's hard to understand at first, but he's probably the best partner you can have here."

"You really care for this jerk huh?" Kagome asked lightly.

Inutaisho chuckled at the comment. "I care for all my detectives, but he is special. After all, he is my son. That's how I know you'll be in great hands. He's only 26, but he's been working for this unit for eight years now."

Kagome breathed out a wow. Sesshoumaru eyed her with a smug expression.

"Okay, now that everything is cleared up, back to the case. Stay strong Kagome. I expect great things from you." Kagome smiled and nodded.

Inutaisho returned to his office. Kagome looked at Sesshoumaru and walked over to her desk. She cleared her throat. Sesshoumaru looked up at her from his computer expectantly.

"We have a little bit of an issue. I went down to the hack bureau. Our guy, Hanzo Karuto, had his license suspended when he was sent to jail for assault."

"What's the problem?"

Kagome slid Hanzo's license over to Sesshoumaru. "According to his file, he's still locked up."

Sesshoumaru shrugged. "He probably was released recently and the computers haven't updated it yet."

Kagome shook her head. "That's what I thought too so I called the bureau's captain and he personally confirmed it. Hanzo's still in jail. So someone must have stolen the real Hanzo's identity-"

"Or the real Hanzo made him a fake license." Sesshoumaru interrupted.

Kagome looked confused. Sesshoumaru flipped over the license, inspecting it suspiciously.

"The seam is uneven." Sesshoumaru stated quietly. He took out a pocket knife, cutting the plastic away from the paper. Two photos fell to the ground. Sesshoumaru picked them up and smirked.

"See? This is our victim," said Sesshoumaru pointing to the original photo, "but I suspect this is the real Hanzo Karuto. Now our question isn't only who killed this man and why, but also if he was even the intended target."

Sesshoumaru handed the two photos over to Kagome. She traced her fingers over each man's face before grabbing her coat. Sesshoumaru already had his coat on and was motioning for her to leave with him.

"Okay, so how do we know which Hanzo was the real target?" asked Kagome.

"It's too early to say, but I think we need to pay this new Hanzo a visit and see if he knows anyone that would want him dead. Let's go, rookie." Sesshoumaru said smugly.

Kagome rolled her eyes, but held her tongue. There was no way her pompous partner would get under her skin. They left to the Tokyo Correctional Facility.

Ok so the first chapter of my stories are always a bit shorter than the average chapter would be but, let me know what you think. I'm debating on whether I should break the cases up by chapter and have super long chapters or have the cases be two or three chapters each. With the first option, there wouldn't be a lot of cliff hangers, but it would take longer for me to update. With the second option, I'd update more, but the story may stop during a cliffhanger. Which is preferred? Anyway please favorite, follow and review! Thanks!