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Summary: The Higurashi clan was known to be the most feared gang in the region rightly so for their leader was rumored to be able to take down an enemy signal handedly… Not that Sesshomaru Taisho was intimidated by such a show of power for he was the number one prosecutor of sector 305 and had a reputation of his own but what would happen when their two different worlds collide... read to find out!

'Thoughts'

"Mouths moving"

Flash backs or a dream

Marrying the Mafia

By: CloudsLover

Chapter Three

Dead End

It had been exactly two months since the Jaken incident and the team had yet to find another lead of such value "there is nothing… not one trace to go by" it was harder than they had previously anticipated it would be since all probable links ended up to mean nothing in their current investigation "to the public eye there is no illegal conduct going on within the Higurashi clan…" as done the previous week Ginta was reporting his weekly findings on the Higurashi Clan which as always come up short.

"That's impossible… no organization is that guarded" Sesshomaru was getting tired of hearing the same thing each week and was getting even more agitated on how slow their investigation was coming along.

"There has to be something" the clan was known for power and yet all members are currently unknown "All information we have from file 2106 is that the clan had gone dormant during these past ten years or so" which was of no help to them at all "what about the residents in the community do they have any complaints we can use to our favor"

"No, all report show is nothing but good things involving the clan…" Ginta himself had been surprised at how proud the community had been "they are worshiped as heroes … protectors even… above the law" there was nothing else to say but to state the obvious "they will be of no use to us…" Sesshomaru nodded sensing the same thing "if we choose to continue any further that would just lower our respect among the community" and that was something no law enforcement wanted which only left them with the following and only plan they had to their disposal.

"Any news regarding the blue raven" the blue raven which had been conformed in his previous report, had been approved by his department supervisor to put the popular club in full time surveillance; comings and goings of all clan members were to be documented and reported to the head of the investigation immediately "Well" he found himself asking again hoping for a positive outcome.

"No" was going to be Ginta's only reply but had decided to state his current concerns "I think we should pull back our resources Sesshomaru… I'm sure they are well aware of being watched by now…" this of course did not please Sesshomaru at all "We are wasting our time and resources" Ginta finally stated.

"The Blue Raven is our only current link to the clan… or have you been holding back a connection I am not aware of?" the treat of course wasn't taken lightly by Ginta since he knew that the blue raven was their only link which had been stated two month prior.

"With The Blue Raven set under surveillance… will surely give us more to go by" Sango nodded towards the pictures still set on top of Sesshomaru's desk "it is our best bet to figuring this clan out" Sesshomaru had yet to get over what transpired moments ago in his office causing him to decline his lunch which added full to the fire "What do you think Ginta?" Ginta of course was well aware and had decided to ignore the warning signs all together which was brave and stupid by his part.

"The unknown suspect most be of some importance" Ginta had finally to Sesshomaru's earlier annoyance looked throughout all pictures and had taken upon himself to in large a few important ones for his own report "we have to make do with what we got" still smiling he continued "If you look at the picture carefully" the picture he spoke of was the very one that had caused the earlier commotion "bare with me Sesshomaru" Ginta was kind enough to point out "flashing the Higurashi symbol so boldly is a daring move…specially on the left shoulder for all to see… not to mention that the band of seven had fallen the night before" Sango had come to her own conclusion.

"Perhaps they too were predicting movement from Naraku" Sango was currently looking at one of Naraku's files "the man has always been… to an extent… aggressively territorial"

"We are aware of Naraku's violent history, Sango" Sesshomaru was getting tired and not to mention hungry which of course he chose to ignore "What we have to figure out is the extent of what the Higurashi clan are capable of" was to be the very core of their current investigation for they all ready knew to what extent the wolf tribe and Naraku's gang were capable of.

"But Sesshomaru didn't you have already stated in your report that the man in this picture isn't in our current records… perhaps I'll have Jak…" Sesshomaru's eye involuntarily twitched in displeasure at the mention of the man who no longer existed "I mean I'll have Shika to looked into it… there just has to be something in our records" Ginta found himself rambling for he had teased Sesshomaru enough and was thanking whatever grace of kami was allowing him to be still be alive.

"But how important is he… What role does he play?" was one of many important questions and one they seemed not to know the answer to "What I want to know is…"

'Thank you Sango' Ginta sighed feeling relieved that Sesshomaru's attention was now somewhere else which meant it was no longer focused to his precious neck.

"Is he truly unknown…" Sango's following statement would of course be ignored by her two fellow male companions "this dangerously handsome man without a past?"

'Now is not the time, Sango' Ginta shook his head at his partners indiscretions, it seemed his coworkers fourteen hour shift was finally catching up to her 'I need a vacation' focusing once more to the current meeting he heard Sesshomaru say the following

"The Higurashi have done well in hiding all private records even business documents opened to the public are still a little vague… but they all seem to follow in the lines of protocol" and yet there was still something that was truly troubling him 'all this work to hide themselves…' not that he was going to share it with anyone 'why would they go to such an extent?' he was for the time being going to keep that question to himself.

"This has been the first incident of the Higurashi clan for the past decade… they been surprisingly dormant as a clan" she looked into the report in front of her "perhaps asking the community would give us something to go by?" which of course would turn out to be waste of time.

"Ginta be sure to look into it" Ginta nodded not liking that Sango's idea was going to over work him to death but it was direct orders some Sesshomaru.

"Well even then ten years ago the Higurashi Clan have always been known to value privacy… not to mention loyalty… that of course is easy to see" Ginta had in short summaries the whole Higurashi Clan "I'm tired of this… let's move on… to something more productive" and yet his request of course had been denied.

Which brings him to his current situation "there has to be something we can use to our advantage" Sesshomaru was running out of patients "Ginta are you certain you saw nothing out of the ordinary?" to this Ginta sighed since he as well as anyone else working in this investigation was getting tired of all the dead ends they continue to come across.

"There was no unusual behavior… everything looks to be normal" Ginta stopped himself because he had indeed missed something of great importance "Ah… wait there was something I did notice" Sesshomaru leaned forwarded very much interested in what Ginta had to say "the Higurashi clan symbol seems to be detached from the public eye" that was something Sesshomaru had not expected "They must be aware of being under surveillance" it was a very small clue but at this point in their investigation the smallest clue could always lead them to something of great value.

"It seems… Ginta we have a lot more work head of us" this conclusion oddly enough caused him to finally be aware that he, Sesshomaru Taisho top prosecutor of sector 305 had found an adversary he wasn't so sure that he could knock down "An interesting development? One we can hopefully use to our advantage"

"Yes sir" Ginta smiled "I'll be sure to inform Sango" for the Higurashi had unknowingly stated a challenge that his team captain was sure not to back down from.

"Keep me posted on any other findings… I will inform you what to do next…you may leave" with that being said Sesshomaru was left with his own thoughts and planning.

The monthly meeting was currently underway; a meeting she had for the past few months had been trying to desperately avoid "We finally meet, Miss Kagome… we were starting to believe you were trying to avoid us" to this Kagome smiled easily hiding her uneasiness for the consul was lead by two of her grandfathers closes friends and business partners.

"Of course not… forgive my rudeness gentleman but I've been far too busy to attend our prior engagements" a half lie of course "but I have been informed by my grandfather of all subjects brought up by this consul" a subject she was trying desperately to refrain from coming up was that of her upcoming birthday.

"You are coming of age soon are you not, Miss Kagome" to her displeasure was the first thing in the list that they seemed to want to bring to her attention "a significant event in a young girls life is it not?" it seemed her grandfather friends were set on speaking of the subject before anything else far more important; they waited patiently for her response

"Yes… one would think so" her expression was blank as she continued "and with it… as I'm sure you are aware of… I will be officially be taking my role as head of this clan" which has always been a Higurashi tradition: the current clan head leader that being her grandfather would step down in the eyes of the clan and fellow allies; officially declare the new clan leader in this occasion herself: his only granddaughter. If her mother had been still alive it would have been her mother's place in declaring her as her successor; as she would have to one day have to choose her own.

"Yes… we are aware of this" expression well hidden causing her become uneasy "It just that something has come to our attention…" she interrupted them

"Are you questioning my grandfathers decision, gentlemen?" it had been a simple question suitable for a simple answer but it seemed the question had been too complex "Is there a problem gentlemen?" her voice was pleasant but still held some edge

"No of course not… Miss Kagome, it wasn't our intention to offend you…" she remained silent letting them continue "by all means we are very pleased in your grandfathers' decision" Kagome looked towards the sliding doorway as the eldest Higurashi decided to join them "Ah, Higurashi" which seemed to please the consul very much unaware that it had giving them a burst of confidence "Glad to see you… we were just going to inform your granddaughter of our decision"

"Decision…" it was somewhat of a surprise "regarding?" she looked towards her grandfather in total confusion "Grandfather, what is the meaning of this" for her grandfather had always been open with her regarding anything involving herself and the clan "Care to explain" she never liked being caught off guard "Grandfather?"

"Nothing of importance" she doubted that it wasn't important. Because the smile her grandfather had on his face had unknowingly spoken volumes "I assure you" a lie which would soon be confirmed by the consul itself.

"The consul along with your grandfather would like to speak of your upcoming marriage" she was floored as they continued on as if not noticing her current shock "We are only thinking about your future and that of the clan" her grandfather placed a calming hand on her shoulder one she would have happily had welcome "It is best for the clan if you marry" but now the touch was unwelcomed for he had somewhat betrayed her trust; shrugging her grandfathers hand she calmly stated the following

"Our clan has been under attack by Naraku's mob this past few weeks and not to overlook that the badge has us under investigation thanks to Kouga's stupidity… and yet" her voice was slowly losing its composure rising to the extent that one would say she was almost shouting, almost being the key word for it remained low and lethal "and yet this consul… this consul main priority is who I am to marry" the room it seemed had dropped a few degrees. Because all three men had unconsciously shivered at her heated gaze "Gentlemen… there are far more important things to speak of than a wedding most likely not to happen"

"Kagome…" her grandfather tried to speak but was silence quickly by her outraged

"Enough" she stood showing for the first time her true emotions recalling her grandfathers advice a few months ago

"There's no shame in showing your emotions to those close to you" she was going to give them what they wanted; her anger was for all to see

"I'm disappointed…" the men flinched as if she had slapped them across the face "this consul had somehow transformed themselves to a bunch of gossiping school girls" she had spoken to the room in general but the following was directly to the eldest Higurashi: her grandfather the man she felt she could forever trust had deceived her "I'm more than prepared to take full responsibility… and Grandfather, I have yet to regret my decision but as of this moment I'm start to question your faith in me leading this clan" she felt more than betrayed; they had to her own conclusion questioned her ability to lead "Explain your logic to me for I'm find myself unable to understand" the room remained silent, the consul unable to speak leaving her grandfather to try and mend the situation as best he could manage

"Kagome, I know it's cruel of me to push such a dangerous task upon one so young" she remained silent letting her grandfather's words sink in once more for she had already heard them before "your strong and qualified to take on the responsibility of being the head of this family and clan…" this of course was not helping her to understand why they had come to a ridiculous conclusion "but Kagome there will come a time when you will have to make scarifies"

'This is what you call sacrifice…' she wanted to shout out loud; scream and demand to be told the truth 'sacrifice…' she wanted to show how much she felt that they had let her down

"Soon you will have to put this clan and family first for your marriage will be an asset to this clan's future" she couldn't help but laugh at what her grandfather had to say "Kagome" for just a moment it sounded so ridiculous the more she thought about it the more her mind began to fully understand the situation.

'This can't be happening' she told herself finally getting past the humor and was shifting herself into annoyance "Is my so called marriage nothing but a business transacting" the consul shifted in their current seats "Grandfather?" her voice had lowered as her grandfather avoid her gaze "I see" their pause was enough of answer

"Kagome… we… I mean, Am only thinking of your well being" her grandfather was trying to reassure her their good intension; intension good as they might have been had failed in their favor "It is best for the clan… you'll see" which was something she wasn't ready or willing to hear and understand since her emotions deep as they were now were going out of control; she took a deep and need breath

"My well being, you say… clan… the solution to all our problems?" she smirked as she slowly began to control her emotions once more "then by all means have any potential matches..." her grandfather was outraged

"Kagome" they way her grandfather had said her name was very much meant as a warning, one she for the first time in her life was going to fully ignore "desist this nonsense"

'Nonsense' she made sure to lock her gaze to her grandfather's heated one as she continued as if he had not spoken "By all means have any potential matches sent to me as soon as possible" she at this time retook her seat calm and collected she stated the following "Now seeing that there are no longer any… to the eyes of this consul that is"

"Miss Kagome…" they as were losing their patients in the lack of respect she was now showing them "We only mean…" but to this she was finally getting tired of their presence

"Gentlemen, please… seeing that your current troubles have been set at ease" she smiled very much wanting this useless meeting to end since they where no longer welcomed "There is now no other important matters to speak of"

"But Miss Kagome…" they tried to reassure her, but she had finally reached her limit in the matter

"I'm bring this meeting gentleman, to an end… please close the door on your way out" turning her back away from them she patiently waited 'one remains' their footsteps began to fade "Grandfather…" her grandfather wasn't going to be as easily persuaded to leave her to herself "I sense you have something to say" turning her chair once more to face her grandfathers disapproving stare, the very same face she had all her life looked up too for guidance

"I do" his voice was calm as hers had been moments before, she motioned him to take a seat before her "I understand that you must feel betrayed…" she smiled which concerned him for his granddaughters' smile held no warmth.

"Should I not feel betrayed, Grandfather…or are you not aware that you and the consul have come to a decision without asking if I have ever thought to marry" she slowly traced the symbol of her kimono at bottom of her sleeve which she would be sure to remove before leaving the premises "there is something you are not telling me" to this he avoided her gaze for her eyes had flashed with an emotion he himself was not ready to accept.

"I made a promise" to this he did look at his granddaughter which held unspoken sadness "I promised your mother that I would allow… her only daughter to marry" for he had long ago had denied his own daughter happiness "I will not make the same mistake" for he feared that his granddaughter was slowly leading towards that same lonely and dangerous road.

"I don't understand…" she held his gaze with her own "Grandfather…" he wasn't about to allow it to happen not this time around "What are you not telling me?"

"Kagome, it is for the best…" she kept her option to herself regarding what she thought was best for her but her grandfather looked to be serious on the subject "When the time is right I will tell you my reason" she held his gaze for what seemed to be more than eternity

"Then I will be waiting… until you are ready to tell me" she sighed, feeling that her becoming leader of the Higurashi clan was going to be harder than she expected. Since it seemed that her family held deep secret; secrets that she was unaware of 'A promise to my mother' secret that were well kept within the Higurashi clan itself.

It was bound to happened "We have yet to see any advancement into your investigation… your team Sesshomaru, have yet to perform to the best of their abilities" to this of course Sesshomaru gave no reaction "What do you have to say for yourself?" Sesshomaru stood from his current seat

'Sons of…' keeping all insults to himself he stated the following "What would you like to hear…" there, disapproval clearly stated "That this case would close in the following month… that all three gangs would be in the grace of all that is kami be judged and not to forget accounted for by the law we try to fool ourselves to represent"

"It's just that the department is starting to wonder if your team are a little over their heads" Sesshomaru smirked

"The band of seven were a walk in the park compared to the Higurashi Clan who have always pride themselves to be more organized" which wasn't so far from the truth. Because the band of seven were a bunch of amateurs compared to the Higurashi.

"But if I'm not mistaken you have yet to have any sufficient evidence to even link the Higurashi Clan to any wrong doing… perhaps you are just wasting our department time and money" they had it coming, no one in his position could blame him for what he would say next

"While my team jeopardizes their very lives… you sit on your asses in the safety of your desks and expect the three most power gangs in Tokyo to fall in a matter of weeks" he was beyond outranged

"Mr. Taisho" he of course knew that he had over stepped his boundaries "do I have to remind you who you are speaking to" of course he knew he had just yelled and straight out insulted his ranking officer "We are well aware the strain this investigation has caused you…" his ranking officer sighed feeling the tension of the meeting "Ginta's secretary" it had been a matter of time before it was finally brought to his attention "Jaken… was a respectable employee of this department… which you… in better lack of words have emotionally scared to the point of resignation" which he was very much proud of not that they need to be informed of that.

"The man didn't follow protocol… and single handedly corrupted evidence… delaying our investigation" Sesshomaru was trying to prove he had reacted with good reason "easily expendable to the department" he decided to add which didn't help his current position

"That is not the point, Sesshomaru" to this he frowned "We have revised many complaints from your department" which was of course guaranteed to happen

"Did they involve my ability to do the job or were they personal complaints?" Because he more than anyone knew he over worked his colleagues but that came along with the job

"Does it matter… what our point is Sesshomaru… is we are starting to wonder about your ability to lead your team" now this of course was ridiculous since he was the best in the field

"Are you asking for my resignation?" he bluntly asked wanting them to finally get to the point

"Of course not" they tried to reassure him "We believe that perhaps a small vacation is needed… do you recall when you had your last vacation?"

"That's not important" Sesshomaru stated for he had never taken a leave of absents "I don't see what that has to do with my ability to do my job"

"What we are trying to tell you Sesshomaru is that perhaps a leave of absence is need in your current condition" to this Sesshomaru smirked

"I refuse" which of course wasn't his decision to make "Now if you excuse me, I have far more important things to do" but was stopped mid step

"Sesshomaru, it seems you don't understand… it's not an option… you are here by suspended until further notice… leave your gun and badge" he couldn't help but stare them down after a moment or so with a heated gaze.

"You are making a mistake" but he did as he was ordered, after removing his gun and badge he felt empty; vulnerable even "I'll clear my things" he was going to be off the clock but that didn't mean he was going to stop working on the investigation.

"Sir, what are your orders?" the room remained silent after a few moments as their ranking officer debated their next move

"Pull back all resources that are currently on watch… the blue raven will no longer be under surveillance" his subordinates exchanged an uneasy look between themselves "That's an order" they left him alone to do as their ranking officer ordered; once the door to his office closed he made the call "I've done my part…" a sadistic laugh emerged from the other end "be sure to keep your end of our deal" the line went dead soon after.

To Be Continue!