Declaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or any of the characters there own by Rumiko Takahashi (bows)

Note: Thank you so much RiaChan for beta reading this chapter for me (bows) Enjoy CloudsLover

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 Four

Crossing Paths

There was a storm coming and by the look of the clouds it was going to be bad one. Which wasn't helping his current mood "I will not repeat myself, Ginta" he hadn't even reached his car when his cell phone began to ring "I told you the reason already" he didn't want to talk about what had just occurred moments ago.

"It's not an opinion… you are here by suspended until further notice…"

"Suspended" as if he had done something wrong "Suspended until further notice" it wasn't that he was informing his team; far from it. It was that he, himself: Sesshomaru Taisho best prosecutor of sector 305 had been suspended until further notice 'Suspended' unbelievable, unthinkable and yet it had been done 'Suspended' he knew he wasn't dreaming for the weight of his gun and badge were missing from their current place.

"What" a female voice was heard in the background and Sesshomaru was sure that Sango was indeed listen in on her friends conversation; which had a far more colorful vocabulary

"Bullshit" Sesshomaru couldn't help but smile very much aware of the emptiness and vulnerability he was currently feeling as he made his way towards his vehicle empty handed.

'Leave it to Ginta to figure out the rest' he told himself as he unlocked his car

"Jaken had nothing to do with this…" Ginta was sure to voice the following "that asshole had it in for you from the moment you were promoted and Sango aggress with me" Sesshomaru shook his head knowing that Ginta was far from calm

"Sure do" Sango's voice sounded far more cheerful than Ginta; he was certain that Sango was enjoying her friends distress "It's all over the office" she was more than happy to inform them "Rumors have already spread"

"Who cares what they are saying…" Ginta shouted causing Sesshomaru to pull his cell away from his ear "Yuri…"

'Yuri most be having a field day' he thought to himself as he finally sat in the driver's seat 'alien abduction' was one of his favorite theory by far "Just keep yourselves together, this suspension won't last long" he was trying to reassure himself more than his team

"Bullshit" you could hear Sango giggle in the background at her friends antics "Stop your giggling Sango this is a serious matter… it's a conspiracy were now talking about here"

"Alien conspiracy" Sango sounded hopeful which course was quickly revoked by Ginta "well… Yuri would agree"

"Conspiracy a side" Sesshomaru wasn't even going to touch that subject out loud so he choose to ignore it for something far more productive "I want you to stay close in ranks don't let them separate you two… and Ginta I nominated you as head of this investigation" he remained silent so the information would sink in, which he had concluded that it had for he soon heard

"Hell" Ginta was shocked since he had a feeling that Sango was sure to be nominated "I don't know what to say" Sesshomaru could hear Sango sincerely congratulate her friend causing him to smile; his team was a close neat group it would take more than suspending him to bring them down.

"Don't get teary eyed on me, just do your job" Sesshomaru hung up right after "Now what?" he asked himself as he finally started his car

"When you had your last vacation?" he had lied about not remembering when his last vacation had been; the truth was he could never forget 'how long has it been…' he wondered "a leave of absence is need" perhaps they were right, perhaps this vacation would do some good on clearing his mind.

"Vacation, damn" his work was his life and right about now it was looking rather sad without it.

Storm clouds always seemed to always bring along trouble "They are starting to trespass" trouble that she could easily handle because it was another day and with it yet another meeting "Those rats sense a bit of rain and being to stir" she had predicted some movement on Naraku's side "What are you doing to prevent them from further advancing" she remained silent as she waited for Miroku to answer

"I have set additional men to protect the weakest points of our district" she tapped her desk to show that she was indeed listening "leaving our center unguarded for the time being" wisest move for them to do at the moment "What are your orders now Kagome?" she opened the portfolio before her very aware of Miroku's stare.

'These never end' she sighed as she thought of her next move 'first Naraku and now these geezers' she frowned for it seemed that those very geezers had been serious about her marrying within a year "Miroku…" not that she was going to tell that to Miroku since he was far more valuable as her bodyguard than her husband 'it wasn't fair' she told herself, had it not been enough that she sacrificing a part of her live already.

"Kagome" Miroku finally was able to catch her attention once more, concern clearly showing on his face "is something wrong"

"Oh…" she snapped out of her daze not wanting to answer "Any news from Kouga?" the question itself had caught Miroku off guard

"Kouga… what's so important about that loser?" Kagome smiled as she looked up from her file very much amused by Miroku's reaction.

"He is my ally, Miroku" she wasn't about to tell him that Kouga was one of many suitors "What he does is this clans business of knowing"

"I know that…" Miroku couldn't help but blush feeling that he had indeed overstepped his boundaries "hmm… I" shaking her head she closed Kouga's file.

"It's alright Miroku" she said as she placed yet another file before her "I was just curious" she frowned at the file before her and sighed.

"Why would I have news about him anyway" this time he was serious causing his velvet eyes to harden "What has he done now"

"To our advantage nothing… which is starting to worry me" Kouga was never silent for long even if they were direct orders from her "You are my eyes and ears, Miroku… I was hoping that you would have found something of use to me" without him her double life would have never existed and for that she was thankful "now what other news do you have for me"

"As you suspected they have pulled back…" she nodded not bothering to look up from the files she was currently reviewing once more "Kagome" she continued to frown because it seemed that the old geezers had their hopes on Kouga alone to be her future husband "something wrong" not that she wanted to tell Miroku that not yet anyways.

"No… of course not…" this time she did look up not wanting to think about that meeting "what of Naraku" by the look on his face it didn't seem good.

"Naraku's cronies have been far to active for my liking… their pushing towards our borders as I said earlier" she frowned "far more aggressively than past attempts" she stood from her chair as she pulled off her formal kimono; showing off her white tee and black spandex and office sleepers "what are you doing?" he asked her somewhat confused.

"getting ready" she didn't look back as she made her way towards the cabinets "gather some men…" she said as she pulled out a pair of black boots "it's time…" she smiled which caused Miroku to frown as he watched her replace her sleepers to soon pull out her leather jacket "we take action" adjusting the jacket to her person she moved towards him "it's time we show them not to mess with the Higurashi clan"

"I can handle this… you can remain behind" he knew that what he had asked was out of the question since they were her men not his "it's not safe…" was his final attempt.

"It's never safe, Miroku…" pulling the pin out of her hair causing it to fall down her back in a wave of brown clocks she sighed "and I can take care of myself" pulling her hair up in a ponytail she sent him a wink.

"I'm going with you" she knew he was worried but the dangers came along with the job; and her job was very much a part of her life.

"What kind of fake boyfriend would you be if you didn't" she began to laugh as he pushed him out of her office "Now get to it before I break up with you" about to close the door she was stopped by his hand "what now"

"I'll protect you with my life" she smiled for she knew he was sincere "happy anniversary Kagome" shaking her head she took the extended gift and kissed his cheek in gratitude.

"Happy anniversary Miroku" he smiled as he walked away very much content 'it's already been a year' she thought as she watched him go 'and yet' it felt as if just yesterday she had found his battered body on her way home.

"Souta go get help" she ordered her younger brother who was quick to do as he was told "He might already be dead" she kneeled beside him to check if he was still alive.

"Ah… jez… we… where" he was badly hurt and yet he still tried to stand up; she gently pushed him back down.

"Lay down… help is on its way" for her house was just a few blocks away; she wasn't a doctor but she could tell by the trail of blood he was beaten pretty badly "who did this to you" his breath was strained which made it hard for him to speak.

"Most…" she held him down not wanting to hurt him

"Lay down… your hurt" she told him as if he didn't know of his current condition

"Leave…" he stayed still starting to feel his body go numb

"How long have you been out here" the cold weather was finally taking its toll "its freezing" she wasn't expecting an answer for he held his eyes shut as if trying to forget "what's taking him so long"

"Leave… me" she felt the wind pass her own body and was sure that it was even worst for him

'It's so cold' she repeatedly told herself 'so cold…' as if death was near; she heard the ravens gather as if one of their own had fallen

"Leave… me to… die" she heard him say causing her to frown, he was growing weaker by the minute if her brother didn't hurry she was sure that the man before her was sure to die

"I can't" was the finally words that he heard because she was sure he had finally passed out from the loss of blood

"Kagome" her brothers had finally returned "Grandfather is calling the doctor as we speak" she nodded well aware of the stares her men where now giving her

"Pick him up…" she ordered "Gently" she soon shouted seeing that her men where handling him to harshly "This man is injure and is in need of our help"

"Yes, boss" Souta looked towards his sister as the men carried the injured stranger into the awaiting car

"Do you know this man Kagome" not looking away from the strangers face she shook her head

"First time I laid eyes on him"

"A year… and all we know is his name" which she wasn't even sure it was even his real name but who was she to judge "We all have secret to keep" she glanced over to the files on her desk 'I'm no different' smiling sadly to herself she opened her gift and couldn't help but smirk "gloves" fingerless gloves one of many items need to fight "they will be of some use tonight" because her only goal was to vent out some of her frustration.

The drive home was nothing compared to what was awaiting him at his apartment "Laws should be far more strict" he voiced this to no one in particular 'It seems anyone can get a license these days…' he had always been a cool headed driver 'but dam' there was a limit; there was always an exception it seemed 'that son of a…' there was always the right opportunity to just flip someone off "that was the shortest stop and go in the history of driving" which just added to his current mood, not that it got any better 'what else could go wrong'

"Ah, Sesshomaru… I didn't know you had a brother" which wasn't something he didn't want to hear at the moment

"Excuse me… what about my brother" he really didn't want to deal with Inuyasha at the moment much less this man before him

"Yeah, your brother… well he said he was your brother…" the man that went by Jinenji was starting to panic "anyway I let him into your apartment" and now he saw the reason why

"You what" he was calm so calm that he was prepared to kill the useless man before him 'this can't be happening' locking his car he made his way towards his apartment "that was not necessary… brother or not" he informed the useless man that was now following him

"Oh but it was" Sesshomaru stopped mid-step from the stairs "I never seen so many boxes… not sense the time Miss. 412 moved in" Sesshomaru really didn't care what Miss. 412 had done when she moved in; it didn't sit well with him that Inuyasha or some stranger was in his apartment with boxes even mentioned.

"Hmm" he was going to kill soon and was well prepared to do the time "boxes you say" he wanted to make sure he had heard correctly

"Oh, yeah and some luggage's too" that was what broke the camel's back, first it was his suspension from work then that reckless driver that almost killed him on the way home and now this. The possibility that Inuyasha or a stranger had moved in

"Like hell; he is staying here" he took two stairs at a time "I will send his ass packing" he was ready for a fight and he sure as hell hoped that Inuyasha or whoever dared to enter is apartment was ready for him

"Wait, Sesshomaru you owe me fifty bucks… your brother was short fifty… I had to pay the movers" Jinenji sighed for he had a feeling he could kiss those fifty bucks goodbye "Mother isn't going to be too happy about this"

'Tossing him out on his ass' he reminded himself every step he got closer to his apartment 'what was father thinking…' he glared at his door the number 510 shining back at him in its brass glory, holding back the urge to kick his own door open he went to the more reasonable way of opening a door; he used his key

"Ah, Sesshomaru… welcome home" Inuyasha didn't turn to face him as he continued to unpack "I guess you didn't get fathers message"

"Hmm" Sesshomaru glared at the boxes before him, whishing them to disappear "what's the meaning of this" he remained by the door willing his temper to calm

"My apartment was broken it too" this time Inuyasha did turn to face him and if it wasn't thanks to his job he would of filched for his brothers face was rather beaten "tried to stop them… well you can see what happened" Inuyasha tried to smile but filched instead

"Moron… call the police next time" Sesshomaru finally stepped inside closing the door behind him "what was stolen" Inuyasha shrugged as he continued to unpack

"By the looks of it not much…" Inuyasha chucked as he continued to unpack seeing that he wasn't even halfway done unpacking "broke my flat screen TV… took some CD's… and for some reason they got a kick of stealing my microwave"

'Was he targeted… no, of course not' Sesshomaru told himself not wanting to feel guilty "Did you file a report"

"Of course I filed a report" Inuyasha turned around once more with a frown on his face "and you know what those idiots said…" Sesshomaru was pretty sure what was most of been said because he was sure that he had said it a time or two "We're doing our best… what kind of bullshit is that" Inuyasha continued to frown "That was the fifth brake in this month… It has to be an inside job, Sesshomaru if I haven't left school early that day…"

"Wouldn't of made a difference" Sesshomaru sighed 'what a way to start my vacation' looking at his little brother he said "I'm guessing your transferring schools as well" Inuyasha nodded and it irked Sesshomaru some to see his baby brother in such shape "Shikon High is your best bet… and it's only a few blocks away… that is until your fully healed will we start the paper work" Inuyasha's eyes flashed with gratitude "rest up we can finish this tomorrow"

"I can stay" again Sesshomaru sighed "really, you're not going to kick me out" Inuyasha asked sounding far too happy for his liking "No take backs" Sesshomaru was regretting his decision by the second

"For now you can stay…" as much as he acted like he didn't like his brother "Inuyasha put some ice on that" didn't mean he didn't care.

"Are you certain that they are gathered here" Kagome walked in front of her men as they made their way down an alley hidden by tall building on each side; her heartbeat began to race anticipating the battle ahead

"They have taken over what use to be the bands hideout" which was by far an unintelligent move on their part "and yet the badge has over looked this place more than twice" for the group was well aware that the band of seven had fallen and with it all hideouts had been discovered.

"Have they now" this information would be of some use to her in the future "Well, boys guess it's time we welcome our new neighbors" she glanced towards Miroku who was to her right and noticed his smile "Ladies first gentlemen" the men stayed behind as they watched their boss kick the door to the hideout open

"Boss is out for blood…" Miroku smirked seeing that their group was well aware of Kagome's current mood "what has her so riled up" asked another; all turned to Miroku who was the closes to their boss "Miroku…"

"Beats me" Miroku said, well aware of their stares "I'm not her keeper" understanding went all around "she'll signal us soon" he didn't need to see them; he really knew that they were prepared to make a move.

She had wanted to get their attention 'like this' as she kicked the door open, which was her best bet in doing so; she took in her surrounding well aware that they were starting to notice her 'what a dump' she told herself as she noticed the place was far worst in the inside than she anticipated "I'm here for the bake sale" which of course caused some smirked to go around

"If you selling; we are more than happy to buy" voiced one of the men to her right as he licked his lips

"How about we play some… before desert" offered another, causing Kagome to frown not that she was afraid "what do you say kitten"

"I'll have to pass" she offered with a smile "mother would not a prove" some chuckles went around the room; the men started to gather closer surrounding her escape not that she was planning on leaving them soon

"What mother doesn't knew wont her hurt her… right guys" to this Kagome did smirk as one of the men finally made a move which she easily maneuvering out of his way "a feisty kitten" he tried to trap her once more as his comrades cheered him on "now, now I won't hurt you… much" Kagome smiled causing the man before her to frown at the lack of fear

"Oh, I promise to end this quickly" he reached for her once more this time she landed a hit sending him off towards his comrades "Who's next" she offered with a smile angering her new companions.

"You little slut" soon spat another taking the place of his fallen comrade "I'll show you"

"Now, now… play nice" they were being to get agitated as more stepped forwards "one, two, three…" she counted as her smile widen "four against one… do you call this fair" to this they smiled feeling that they had made their point "I can take far more and it still won't be a challenge" they quickly moved in on her causing her to smirk for anger was an emotion not suitable in a fight; it blinded your judgment which she easily took advantage of.

"Enough games" one of the men shouted as he ran towards her with a weapon in hand "get her" he shouted to the rest.

"Yes let's end this" she send out the signal as she dodged and attacked her opponents easily defeating them "I hope you don't mind… I invited some friends" the door once more opened as her men made their way in with weapons already in hand while others choosing their fists as a more logical weapon.

"Trap" someone finally shouted noticing the clan symbol very much present in some of the men who now surrounded them "Trap" repeated another

"When rats start to wonder…" Kagome chuckled as she sent another one flying "the cat always comes out to play" she kicked and punched another; not noticing another opponent aim for her back

"Behind you" Miroku was quick to cover her weak spot with pipe in hand which was along enough to be a staff "there were more than I thought" he smirked as he knock one out after the other protecting Kagome's back while doing so "we were starting to wonder when you were going to call" Kagome smirked as she finally knocked the last opponent out noticing that all her men where unscratched and standing.

"I had decided to share" Miroku chuckled as she walked towards a fallen man who began to stir "Meow" Kagome smiled as she crouched near her first victim "This sector belongs to the Higurashi Clan… and be sure to let your boss know" standing once more she glared "If you're not gone by dawn things will go far worse than this… understand"

"Who are you…" the man grunted flinching as he moved causing him to pass out.

"Tsk… useless" gathering her men she began to order them about "Miroku remain behind until time indicated" Miroku nodded knowing that that was going to be her plan "report back to me at once"

"Of course Kagome" he whipped the sweat of her brow as she sighed feeling his cool touch to her heated face "rest up" she nodded as she made her way towards the exit.

"Move out" her men began to follow leaving Miroku behind.

"Good luck Miroku…" voiced one of the men because Miroku was well like among the clan; more than once he had proven his loyalty to the clan and to their boss "Poker night" voiced another "We'll be sure to save you a seat"

"I'll hold you up to that" to soon was he left alone as he quickly hide himself from his enemy preparing for the long night ahead "If I didn't know any better I say she does this to spite me" Miroku sighed as he waited for the fallen men to begin to stir.

"How long do we have to wait Miroku" he held his head.

'Not now' Miroku told himself trying to forget; trying to clear his mind from painful memories.

"It's been hours… you sure this is the spot" he wasn't really to remember as much as he tried to forget "Hey, did you hear what I said" it was getting harder to repress them.

"Of course I heard you" he glared at the man a few years younger than himself "this is the spot" it was an undercover investigation and his current partner wasn't helping the situation by speaking as if they were alone for he knew as well as any season officer that you were never alone and it was about time the youngster learned that "now stay quiet and pay attention to your surrounding" he whispered back as he watched the movement below; it had taken them over a year to gather enough information about the terrorist activity that went within those walls.

"I don't see any back up" his partnered was beginning to panic "where's our back up" it was his first mission and it showed

"None visible" Miroku whispered getting annoyed that he was partnered with a rookie "but present"

"What does that mean" his partner stood which wasn't the best idea as he had given their post away

"Stay down" it was too late fires had been shot and his partner lied injured in his arms.

"Miroku do you read… move out their headed your way… fall back man…" Miroku cared his fallen partner who was bleeding far too much for his liking "fall back man" he moved quickly as he laid his fallen partner in a secluded area.

"Man down" he whispered into his headset "Man down do you copy" he waited until the cost was clear.

"We copy… location" Miroku was quick to give where they stood "copy"

"Ah, sorry Miroku… I shouldn't have panicked" Miroku tried to silent his partner "No, no I should have listen" Miroku frowned.

"You can thank me later" the youngster chuckled as he began to pale

"We both know I won't make it" Miroku knew that but he wasn't going to give up on him so easily "safe yourself" he shook his head

"Pull back Hoshi… that's an order" an explosion was soon heard "Mission failed"

"Leave me to die" his partner offered "it's my fault… my fault" he shook his partner knowing that he couldn't save him.

"Pull back Hoshi that's an order" He did as order as he picked up his dead comrades body.

"I copy" blood slid down his back very much aware that it wasn't his own; later the mission would be declared a failure and he was unable to let go and move on.

"We all know it wasn't your fault Hoshi… the boy was green… to green" Miroku smirked as he downed another beer

"I'm as much as fault… the difference I lived" the group shook their heads

"I think you had enough" Miroku glared at his co-captian "I'll get you a cab" he shook him off as he stood

"No… I can take care of myself" he had walked away not turning back and simply disappeared.

'Disappeared… more like hiding' he told himself 'hiding from my past' it had been a year that he had left that bar. He had walked letting his feet wonder and they had just happened to wonder into unwelcomed territory and had almost paid the prize with his life ' unwelcome… territory' territory will always play a big part in any gang for bigger the territory the stronger the gang.

'Fate… it had to be' he told himself repeatedly since he had been lucky enough to have crossed paths with Kagome and the Higurashi clan who had saved his life more ways than one; his current thoughts would have to wait for Naraku's men began to finally stir.

"Naraku won't be pleased" which quickly gain Miroku's attention "One of us has to report to him" which by the looks on their face Miroku was sure none wanted that honor.

'I wouldn't want to relate that message…' just thinking about it Miroku wanted to laugh 'Our gang was beaten by a mere seventeen-year-old' was clearly written on their faces.

"I'll do it" finally one of the men stepped up unaware that would be the last time he would live "No matter what stay here… Naraku will have our heads if we leave the cargo unguarded" Miroku shook his head these men were useless; speaking of things not meant to be said out loud which was his gain and that of the clan.

'Time to head out… they're not going anywhere by the looks of things' he discretely made his way back wondering what Kagome's next move would be with the information he now had for her 'this should be good'

It had been a week since his so called vacation had started and he wasn't going to kid himself it was getting difficult not to just show up at work; glancing at the clock on his side table he sighed seeing that it was past midnight. Not feeling a bit tired he was about to continue reading the book he had in his hand but was interrupted by his cell that began to ring "Sesshomaru speaking"

"Sesshomaru… there has been movement" Ginta voice was agitated indicating that something was truly not to his liking "can we talk" Sesshomaru frowned because it most of been really important information for Ginta to call him so late at night "and don't give that bull about suspension/vacation" Sesshomaru couldn't help himself but chuckle "Now hurry up and open up, Sango needs to pee"

"I do not" was soon heard very much indicating that they were waiting in front of his apartment door "of all the thing to say about a lady"

"Now is not the time to throw a fit, Sango" Sesshomaru smiled; he had missed his team this past week even their antics.

"Hurry up before my neighbors start calling the cops" he offered as he opened the door to let his team in.

"If you haven't notice we are the police" Sango offered with a smile as she quickly made her way towards the kitchen.

'One track mind' Sesshomaru thought 'coffee' soon he heard his coffee machine being turned on.

"Decaf… decaf" soon echoed in his kitchen "for the love of… who in their right mind would buy decaf" Inuyasha ran out of his room startled from the loud banging coming from the kitchen holding a bat in hand.

"Brake in" Inuyasha looked around ready to swing at an intruder.

"Put the bat down, Inuyasha and go back to bed it's only Sango looking for some none decaf"

"Sango… your scaring the children" Ginta shouted as he made his way towards the kitchen "Sango" he soon ducked for a pan came flying past his head "you got to be kidding me…"

"The woman likes her coffee" Sesshomaru shrugged as he placed a hand on his brothers shoulder; Inuyasha was still a bit jumpy since the break in but his wounds had started to heal, you could hardly see any bruising on his face but his body was another story "Now go back to bed… tomorrow well check out your new school" Inuyasha nodded and did as he was told far too tired to argue with his older brother.

"Who's the kid" Ginta asked as he walked back inside the living room carrying three cups of coffee.

"My brother… a week ago his apartment had been broken into and he had decided to play hero" Ginta shook his head because there where many that followed that path and paid with their lives "He had been lucky, when I went to speak with his land lord… he informed me that he had found Inuyasha pretty beat up" Sesshomaru sighed felling like one of his headaches was starting to develop "trashed his apartment… took some dc's" Sesshomaru chuckled knowing that he shouldn't "stole his microwave… he was pretty worked up about it more than his flat screen TV"

"A single man… can't live without ones microwave" Ginta offered as he handed him a warm cup "Sango found you're secret stash… expensive" Sesshomaru sighed for those coffee beans had been a gift.

"What information do you have for me" Sesshomaru asked not wanting to think about the beans he had been saving "before I change my mind and kick you out"

"Touchy, touchy…" Sango finally joined them as she sat beside Ginta seeing that Sesshomaru was annoyed with her at the moment "an exclusive"

"Breaking news" Ginta continued "Some of Naraku's cronies had been captured" to this Ginta frowned "Sango and I just found out a few hours ago"

"When where they captured" Sesshomaru took a sip of his coffee savoring the rich flavor "Why haven't I heard anything on the news… that's big, bigger than the night the band of seven had fallen"

"We know…" Sango stated this as she set her cup aside still steaming "big guys up top, or what we heard some of them had tried to keep this hushed up" Sesshomaru frowned and Sango continued "the day you were suspended, all surveillance were pulled off of the Higurashi… leaving us in the dark"

"Why wasn't I informed" Sesshomaru stood and he began to passé, cup still in hand.

"We were being watch, unable to communicate" Ginta offered seeing that Sango was debating to answer "and you were suspended… as of tomorrow you are reassigned to your previous position" Sesshomaru stopped and stared at them as he was trying to take in what was just said "Sango was right"

"Alien conspiracy" Sango beamed causing Ginta to glare at her "jokes aside… crooked cop" Ginta sighed for he wasn't in the mood "can't a girl joke around every once in awhile"

"Sector 305 as of tomorrow will be under investigation" Sesshomaru nodded knowing to well that would be protocol and by the looks of things Ginta wasn't too happy about it "And that the reason why we are here… to update you" this time it was Sango's turn to sigh.

"Not much has happened seeing that the blue raven surveillance was from the beginning no use to us… Kouga and his group have been unusually dormant" Ginta frowned as Sango continued "all we have is Naraku's cronies" which in itself was a big accomplishment for their current investigation.

"How did Naraku's men get captured… and what were they charged with" Sesshomaru retook his seat as he set his empty cup aside "Naraku isn't one to make mistakes" to this Ginta smiled.

"Anonymous call" setting her own cup as side she continued "with information of a disturbance… it had to be looked into an seeing that the address was once known to be protected by the band; it was declared safety in numbers" it most of been quite a scene Sesshomaru thought as Sango began to giggle "not that we needed seeing that the group were already badly beaten"

"You should of heard some of the things those men were saying" Ginta finally smiled as he held his own cup towards his lips "A girl leading a group of men had attacked them in the name of the Higurashi clan"

"A seventeen year old girl… looking for a bake sale at first" was Sango's favorite part of the story "priceless" Sesshomaru continued to stare as if both had lost their mind.

"Are you trying to tell me that the most powerful gang in Tokyo is being lead by a girl who isn't even out of high school?" by the look on their faces they didn't know how to answer his question.

"But then again one can never rely on rumors alone" Ginta was quick to say "How can a girl who might even be your brothers age lead a group of thugs" that would be one of their biggest mistakes.

Her school life was the only time she felt normal in the eyes of society. Even if it was just for a moment, even if deep down inside she knew that it was soon going to come to an end. The current lie she was living would soon be gone 'but for now' she told herself that she would be content 'this time alone is enough' smiling she continued down the halls of her youth.

"There you are Kagome, my girl" Kagome smiled at her homeroom teacher who was known to call all female alumni by that endearment "I'm looking forward to reading your report the most" the man was old enough to be her grandfather and yet he still seemed to be young at heart since he was still able to put up with all his rambunctious students.

"I'm sure you tell that to all your students" she offered causing her teacher to laugh "You won't sweet talk me into volunteering" she teased.

"You are far to cleaver Miss Shinto, you should really think of becoming a…"

"Teacher… that's what you said last week" her teacher laughed once more as they began to walk back towards class.

"Well it's just a thought… you most start thinking about your future" Kagome continued to smile as he continued "it's just such a shame to waste so much potential… My late wife Mary… rests her soul, would give me an earful if she knew that such a wonderful young lady could waste her life away and not amount to anything… she would say 'John, you tell that young lady that women no longer need to be in the kitchen' my Mary was a feminist she was, I was mighty proud of her too" the bell rang "two minute warning already… well my girl, don't forget what we just talked about"

"I will be sure to give it some thought, sir" a pat on the head and a warm smile was her reward for her response.

"You be sure to do that" she was about to excuse herself but was interrupted by a deep voice

"Excuse me, sir" both teacher and student turned to see who had spoken and both were very much impressed on that they saw "Perhaps you can be of some assistance"

"What do you need young man" Kagome remained silent as she observed the stranger be for her.

'Confident, smart… and dangerous' were just a few of the descriptions 'stay away from him' began to echo in her head warning her that she should keep her distance and yet it wasn't enough of a warning to cause her to run.

"Kagome, my girl why don't you show Mr. Taisho and his brother the way to the main office" she was embarrassed for she hadn't even noticed the brother who looked to be her own age "Don't worry about class I'll be sure to inform your teacher" she smiled at her teacher as she responded

"Of course…" she walked as her teacher went on leaving her alone with the two brothers "This way, please" she tried not to stare as best as she tried she still noticed that he was tall by the looks of her five feet six inches 'he is six feet two inches the most' she told herself as they continued down the hall still memorizing the dangerous man beside her by the color of his eyes, the shift of his smile and the length of his hair even the way his left hand almost seemed to reach for her own 'this is ridiculous' she had never felt so flustered in the presence of a man.

"Sorry for the trouble" she smiled thankful that he had interrupted her train of thought and offered that it was no trouble at all "How rude of me" he stated soon after "I'm Sesshomaru and this fool here is Inuyasha" his name alone echoed off the walls over powering the rest of his sentence.

"I can introduce myself" the annoyed brother stated which she was thankful for seeing that she wouldn't have known later if asked "Inuyasha Taisho" Inuyasha gave her a once over and smirked "Without the glasses you can be hot… ouch" Kagome laughed as the younger brother was hit upside his head by the older one.

"Forgive his rudeness" Kagome shook her head as she removed her glasses which she didn't remember having on.

"No worries… there for reading anyway" Inuyasha blushed as Sesshomaru just looked on "Kagome Shinto…" still smiling she informed them which door would lead them to the main office "Well see you around Inuyasha…" she turned to look at the older male as she readjusted her glasses which was developing to be a nervous habit "Mr. Taisho have a nice day" she left them standing in the middle of the hallway unaware that she had made an impression on both brothers.

"Where have I seen her before" Inuyasha turned to stare up at his brother with a frown.

"Aren't you a little too old to know a seventeen year old high school girl" Sesshomaru chuckled for he was still far from his thirties.

"In this line of profession you would be surprised" still frowning Inuyasha added the following

"Kagome Shinto doesn't seem like that the type of girl" Inuyasha continued with a smile "she's more like… little miss perfect, straight A's, granny crossing, let's save the world type of girl" and how wrong he was for Sesshomaru was unknowingly close to his mystery girl.

To Be Continue!