Grim

Chapter 3: Broken

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"Father, there is something you must know." Sesshoumaru's voice is sharp when he spoke with everything that has happened in the last twenty-fours it's hard to grasp the reality of the situation. "What's the matter, boy?" his father's gruff voice asks. Sesshoumaru narrows his eyes at the word boy. "I'm leaving the Department of Youkia Services. I'll be there in fifteen minutes." He told him hanging up the phone before his father could utter another word. Sesshoumaru couldn't understand how InuYasha had perish after all the years of them going at each others throats. Something didn't seem right. His iPhone buzz letting him look at the schedule for tomorrow, Friday is one of his busies days and knowing that he'll have to talk to Kazuki about his parents adds to the stressful day. That miko isn't emotionally stable enough to pose for a parent to the orphan pup and the lie they told. Sesshoumaru growls at the very intense situation and curses InuYasha for leaving his pup in her care along with him.

Once Sesshoumaru arrive at his old childhood home, he is greeted by his adoptive baby sister. "Nii-chan!" she giggles throwing herself at him. Sesshoumaru glares at her. "Rin." He says warning but the young human woman ignores him "Why don't you visit anymore?" she pulls back pouting. Sesshoumaru found Rin when she was young, ever since then his family adopted her as their own. It's not unheard of when youkias or half-youkias adopt humans. The DHS is simpler then the DYS when it comes to adopting or gaining custody of a child. "My apologizes, Rin." He told her patting her head. Rin rolls her eyes knowing that her older brother is very busy but she misses him, InuYasha will come see her but she favors Sesshoumaru over to two brothers.

Sesshoumaru and Rin heads inside the house to find InuTashio sitting in the den awaiting for his eldest pup's arrival. InuTashio seen Rin with Sesshoumaru "Pup run along." He orders his eyes fixed on his heir. Rin didn't like being ran off from seeing her older brother but she recognizes the look that her father is giving her. "Bye, nii-chan!" she sang before walking off.

Silences fills the air leaving it unwanted and thick. Sesshoumaru glazes towards his father wondering if he knew of the events that recently occurred. InuTashio jesters towards the couch as he pours two glasses of scotch for them, "I'm guessing the pressing matters has nothing do you with you seeing me for the hell of it?" InuTashio asks his voice clipped. Sesshoumaru glares at his father, honestly should had the Youkia Society tell him of his bastard child's defend. "It's InuYasha." He told him taking the amber liquid from his father. InuTashio hums "You may or may not be aware but your son left me in a predicament." Sesshoumaru told him. "What kind of predicament has he left you?" InuTashio teased him. "To raise his pup." The color left InuTashio's face and all humor vanish as well, the great dog demon glares at his eldest pup "This isn't funny, boy." InuTashio all but roared at him.

Red seep into the gold amber eyes "Your bastard child is dead." Sesshoumaru seethes.

The breaking of glass fills the air as the sound of furniture being knocking over and the fluttering of paper scatter all around the room. "Toga!" a woman's cry fills the hostile room. InuTashio has pinned Sesshoumaru to the floor, both daiyoukia's eyes are bleeding red, claws threaten to tear each other apart, and fangs being bare trying to win the dominance in this situation. "Lies!" InuTashio snarls saliva dropping onto Sesshoumaru's business attire. Sesshoumaru's claws glow green with acid. "You doomed that bastard! Now I'm taking care of his bastard pup!" Sesshoumaru roars.

Izayoi stares in horror at the words that Sesshoumaru said. Her son gone? No! "NO!" her scream pierce the ears of the youkias. InuTashio looks up to see his mate drop to her knees in disbelief that gave Sesshoumaru an opening to turn the tables. Sesshoumaru forced his father off of him and into the bookcase causing books to fall from the brute force. "Listen father," he snarls "I have the damn Department of Youkia Services breathing down my neck, a miko who hasn't told Kazuki about his parents death, and an idiot father." He finishes glaring. "I've come to you for help." He adds. InuTashio's eyes revert back to gold along with Sesshoumaru, InuTashio stares at his son with a blank face. The wails of his mate fills his ears "That's a damn shame, huh?" InuTashio spat out, shoving his heir away from him in order to comfort his mate. "Leave." Sesshoumaru didn't need to be told twice as he took his leave.

The clock turns to midnight and Sesshoumaru still doesn't understand what the hell he is going to do with all this mess. Kazuki will start asking about his parents. That miko, Kagome, didn't tell him yet leaving it up to Sesshoumaru to break the news to him. A sign escapes his lips, he stands beside the big bay window in his condo looking at the sleeping city below him, his reflection shown a cruel and tired demon. His long silver hair pull back into a low ponytail, he can see his markings at his hips disappear into his silk night pants, and his eyes seem to show the emotional toll this day has taken on him. His eyes shift to his forearms where the miko has place her small hands trying to calm him down. The way her hands were soft and warm, his beast has obeyed her attempts to sooth him which stirs up questions. He turns on his heels to go up the staircase leading up to the loft where his bed awaits his company. 'Tomorrow will be intense.' He thought shedding his silk night pants to the floor before sliding into his bed.

The next morning went without much excitement, Kagome drops Kazuki off at the elementary school with a promise to pick him up. Kagome heads over to where her new shop will be opening in three months. She parks her car by the curbs stepping out onto the curb heading towards the empty shop. "Excuse me, ma'am." Kagome jerks her head to the right to see an office approaching her "I'm the owner of this building." She reports. The office chuckles at her words, "I'm sorry. I'm only trying to see if you are Miss Higurashi? I'm officer Kouga and I had a few questions if you don't mind taking the time to answer them?" he asks her with a bright grin. Kagome sense his youkia but knew that both humans and demons back together in most occupations, being the officer of the law is one of them. "Um, sure, let me unlock my shop." She said unlocking the door opening it wide enough for the office to walk into the shop.

"I recently bought this place to expand my clientele. So excuse the bareness to it. I'm only stopping by to scope it out for floor planning." Kagome says closing the door behind the officer. Kouga nods in understanding, he turns to the miko looking back at him. "Well I have a few questions for you in regards of InuYasha and Kikyou Takahashi." He told her. Kagome frowns at this "I've already talk to the police about this and the Youkia Society Councilmen and the DYS yesterday." She told him crossing her arms. "I'm aware of that Miss Higurashi, it's my duty to inform you that we don't think that it was an accident." Kouga said sternly. Kagome gasp at the information "Murder?!" she squeaks out looking at him with wide eyes.

"That's what we're thinking. Was there anyone that would have wanted them dead?" Kouga asks taking out his handheld notepad. "Not that I'm aware of, Kikyou didn't work after they found out about her pregnancy." Kagome says looking away from those electric blue eyes. "Was the pregnancy a surprise?" Kouga asks. "Yes." Kagome says, "They finish celebrating their six months, a few weeks later Kikyou had come down with a bug. I took her to the doctor to find out that she has become pregnant. Kikyou in tears at the news." Kagome says remembering that day with a soft smile. "I had to tell InuYasha about it because my cousin was so scared. They weren't able to mate until after the birth of the pup." Kagome finishes.

"Did anyone become upset at the fact that Kikyou was pregnant?" Kouga asks her. Kagome frowns at his question but remembers Sesshoumaru's former partner was seething in jealousy at Kikyou being pregnant. Kagome almost forgot that the well renounce billionaire had a wife at the time. "Sesshoumaru's ex-wife, Kagura Takahashi. She was jealous that Kikyou and InuYasha became parents by accident. Kazuki's pregnancy wasn't plan but they love him and held him in high spirits." Kagome said softly remember being there when InuYasha was told and how he passed out worrying both mikos at the time. When Kagura caught wind about the pregnancy, she threaten Kikyou's life, Kagome was there and intervene causing another fight before Sesshoumaru and herself.

"Do you know where she is now? Kagura, I mean, she can be a potential suspect into this case." Kouga reminds her. Kagome looks at the wolf demon in surprise "Why? Why go out of your way to ruin someone's life?" she tremble at the thought of someone murdering her family for revenge. Kouga looks up from his notepad with a sadden expression when he smelt the fear rolling off of the woman in front of him "You know what? I think I have enough information for now. Here's my card, if you have any questions or concerns about the case give me a call." Kouga told her offering a comforting smile before leaving the store. Kagome stood there with the business card in her hand. Life is a cruel thing, it never lets you live properly without throwing you into madness or depression.

She puts the card into her purse before taking her phone to get a few shots for the floor planning. Her other store is smaller but once Kagome moves things around then other shop will look bigger. The store Kagome bought is for her older clients, who are in their twenties and up appose to the other store where it'll range from newborn to college student. She felt pride in her line of work. It's not easy running two shops, having your own clothes line, and no caring for a pup. Her mind drifts towards tonight, Sesshoumaru told her that he will be informing Kazuki of his parents' untimely death but it didn't mean that it would go well. Kazuki has been a very luck hanyou, he'll grow up with wealth and knowledge but he will lack his loving parents. A tear rolls down Kagome's face thinking about what he will be doing through, since he attends a demon private school bullying is to a minion yet isn't completely ruled out. She wipes the tears threating to follow its leader with one last look at the shop Kagome left to get ready to start planning out how she would like her shop.

As Kagome promise early that morning, she picks Kazuki up with a snack waiting for him to devour. "Thank you Aunt Kags!" he said between bites reminding her of InuYasha's bash behavior and ill mannerism. "Anytime, kid." she replies pulling away from the sidewalk to head home.

The car ride has been silence except from Kazuki explaining his lessons and munching on his snack. Kazuki is a remarkable pup, his silvery hair has black streaks in it making his look a bit girlish but his eyes are as golden as his father's and uncle's, the family gene. Genetics are a funny thing when thinking of how it makes up the life of a newborn. When Kazuki loses his hanyou abilities on the night of the full moon, he looks exactly like InuYasha in his human form. When Kazuki could walk he was giving light martial arts lessons and as he grows older they will increase so he can defend himself in his weak human state. Kazuki usually sleeps it off so hardly any danger will occur to him.

Kagome parks the vehicle and shuts it off. She gathers her folders and pictures along with the bag of wine that she bought if she is going to be dealing with Sesshoumaru. They stop to grab takeout since Kagome hasn't been to the store in three days partly due to the fact that she hates grocery shopping and a small part is because of Kazuki. The young pup didn't answer his stay with Kagome, it is becoming rare for them to spend so much time together since she is trying to get her new store ready for its grand opening meaning she'll be up late at night and spending all her free time sowing and putting together new clothing. Kazuki felt a little sad at how busy his aunt will be "Grab the food, Kazuki and lets go." She orders him. Kazuki nods "Yes ma'am." He said grabbing the takeout and following his aunt up to her apartment.

Two hours has pass since they have arrive home, Kagome is working in the dining room spreading out all of her ideas for floor planning. Kagome recently moved into a three bedroom apartment so Kazuki could have his own room without being crowded by her work. Kazuki is in the living room playing a video game while Kagome is working. A glass of reddish purple wine is sitting off to the side but not out of reach. The big bottle of mix berry wine is sitting close to the middle of the table as she reaches for the wine, she hears a knock at the door.

Kagome gets up from her seat stretching her legs as she strolls over to the door. Since Kagome arrive home she change into an off the shoulder sweat shirt with spandex running shorts underneath it. Her long brown hair is pulled into a messy bun on the side of her head, she opens the door to see Sesshoumaru stands there dress to the nines. He gave her a one over before arching a brow at her attire "What never seen someone look relax?" Kagome asks crossing her arms over her chest. Sesshoumaru narrow his eyes to prevent from rolling them "Are you going to invite me in or standing there in being ill manner?" he asks icily.

Before Kagome could smart off, Kazuki pops up "Uncle Maru!" he said happily seeing his uncle coming to visit him. Kagome steps aside allowing the tall demon to come inside her apartment. Sesshoumaru takes a few strides into the apartment, towards the dining area when the door shuts. "Coffee or beer?" she asks him walking pass him with a sway of her hips, Sesshoumaru silently growls at himself for looking at such seductive ways of the miko, he walks towards the dining table to make himself at home when he notice blue prints lying out on the table. "Coffee is fine." Said Sesshoumaru. Kagome walks in to place the cup down, "I'll clean up right quick." She told him. She swiftly shuffle all of her plans into a neat pile "Building something?" he couldn't help but ask. "More like planning on where to put things. My new shop will be for older women in their late twenties and up." she says like it was nothing. Sesshoumaru is a bit impress by her not that he'd allow her to know "Wouldn't the amount of your inventory be delay?" he questions her sitting down at the head of the table. Kagome looks up from the other end in surprise "Not really, I have all of the material to make everything here. I have a room that is for the sole purpose of my business. I'm a designer but I also make my clothes here then I sell them at reasonable prices to earn back my profit. At first I broke evenly but as I continue to gain clients my profits have been triple over the past two years." She told him with excitement and satisfaction.

Sesshoumaru narrows his eyes at her "You manage all of this by yourself?" he question her once again. "Sometimes, if Sango isn't too busy she lends me a hand." She said thoughtful. "How can you manage two stores when you have no employees? You're setting yourself up to fail plus if you make everything when would you have time off?" he drills her. Kagome glares at the youkia at the other end of the table. "I never said I didn't have employees. You were asking about inventory. Once I have all of my next line done, it gets sent over to get made in a large quality and I'll have it all shipped to me before the next line comes out. I work on back up clothes here at my apartment in case one of the many copies is ruined on the way over." She told him walking away from anymore argument that could occur. Kagome is seething about Sesshoumaru's drilling, he is secretly implying that she wouldn't have time for anything including Kazuki.

She returns five minutes later to see Kazuki sitting beside Sesshoumaru looking at him curiously as to why he has shown up so late. Kagome hears the conversation going on between the two Inus. "Kazuki, do you know why you have been here the past few days?" Sesshoumaru asks the young pup. Kazuki's back is to Kagome but she could imagine his confusion as to why everyone keeps asking him that question. "At first no but everyone keeps asking me that. Why am I here this long without anyone contact from my parents?" Kazuki asks him. Youkias are a very unique race and very superior as well meaning that their children grow faster in intellect than regular humans and can stay in a childlike form for the first few hundred years of their life. Kazuki is only seven but he understands a lot more than most human children his age but he is still a child so he doesn't always understand certain situations like this one.

"You're parents are dead." Sesshoumaru said flatly. Kazuki's body tensed up at his words before anger follows behind "Your lying!" he jumps up out of his chair causing it to hit the floor making Kagome flinch at the sound. "Why would you say that!" he roars growling lightly. Sesshoumaru glares at the pup "Don't bare your teeth at me pup. I'm your alpha." He told him strictly. Kazuki didn't care at the moment "You're parents were involved in a crash wreck having them meet this end." He spoke once again in a flat tone as before. Kazuki's body shook with anger and tears, he turns to run off to crash into Kagome. "You knew!" he cried. Kagome felt bad, she kneels down to properly comfort him in his time of distress. "Why!" he cries over and over into Kagome's chest as he clings to her shirt. Kagome sits on the floor and brings him into her lap as she rocks him. "Kazuki, I couldn't break your heart. I'm terribly sorry." She spoke on the verge of tears.

Sesshoumaru stood up looking at the two "Kazuki, straighten up. You're a Takahashi and we do not tear. Death is always around-" "Get out!" Kagome yells. Sesshoumaru glares down at the miko. "Excuse me?" he snarls out. "I said GET OUT!" she yells again holding Kazuki tightly against her. "You have no right to tell him how to grieve! He lost his parents, how you no heart?" she asks in spite of his reputation of being a cold heart billionaire, Kagome knew about his marriage with Kagura but figure he would have some kind of sympathy for the young boy. Sesshoumaru turns on his heel "You will not coddle the pup, miko. We still have business to discuss until then he will have his grieving time as you call it." with that the door to her apartment slammed shut. Kagome looks down to see that Kazuki fell asleep with tears stain on his face. Her heart broke in two at the sight of seeing her Godson so broken.

A fallen angel, in the dark

Never thought, you'd fell so far

Fallen angel, close your eyes

I won't let you fall tonight

Fallen angel

Author Note: DYS is Department of Youkia Services. I also realized that i have misspell daiyoukia in my other chapters I have spelt is like diayoukia which isnt the right spell. My apologizes. Also I have been reading a series of books so that will delay any updates but I will try to get the next installment up this month.

Thank you for all of the reviews, favorites, and follows. It means a lot to me. Thank you.

I also do not own Fallen Angel by Three Days Grace and that is where this story came from. If anyone knows the story behind that song it is truly sad so I have used it as an inspiration to write this story.

And last bit before I go, I apologize if Sesshoumaru is OOC I tried not to make him that way but it has slip and will again as you read more.

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