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

Note: This Chapter has yet to be revised… even thou please 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 the best. 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 strong reputation of his own. But, what would happen when their two worlds collide. Read to find out!

'Thoughts'

"Mouths moving"

Flash backs or a dream

Marrying the Mafia

By: CloudsLover

Chapter Eight

The Fallen

The day had been long and tiring and to Sesshomaru's displeasure the five o'clock traffic was not making it any better "Hey asshole learn how to drive" he honked at the driver who dared to cut his off "KWT-2711" he made sure to memorize it for future reference as the said car made a right turn "moron" he sighed in the privacy of his own car. It had really been a long day and to a certain extent he had to thank his team for that portion of his troubles.

The office had been in a panic at his arrival that morning after meeting with his father; a normality when it came to their most prestige team of sector 305, he had watched in silence as his team member terrorized the office so early in the day "The file, dam it" Sango shouted to no one in particular "This office is going to hell in five seconds if you don't fine me that file" said file it seemed to had disappeared from her desk just moments before "one" she began to count causing some of their coworkers to pale in horror "two"

"This isn't how you should treat your assistant, Sango…" voiced Ginta from his own desk paying no attention to his partners' antics for he had seen this once before "Sesshomaru… wouldn't"

"Three" Sango ignored him knowing to well what Sesshomaru would say, not aware that in fact their team leader was standing close by witnessing the whole scene in silence "stay out of this Ginta" glaring at her assistant who knew what was in store for her if she failed to find such an important file "Four"

"Sango did you miss your coffee this morning by any change" Ginta voiced taking a sip of his own cup causing Sango's eyes to widen for she remembered where she had placed the said file "Sesshomaru would hate to have to write a report about… Sango" a smiling Sango stared at her cup fascinated by the dark liquid, Ginta looked on confused since he had no idea what she was thinking and sighed when she happily shouted the following to the dismay of their tired colleagues

"Silly me, I placed the file by the coffee machine…" Sango rarely laughed which to her coworkers was worse than her yelling because it only meant pain was soon to follow "my bad" Ginta sighed as he watched her go not even apologizing to the people she had tormented just seconds ago "what is everyone looking at, back to work" she had voiced with a smile.

"And they think Sesshomaru is crazy" Ginta whispered as he gather some of his file he had been revising since the night before. Having seen enough Sesshomaru walked towards Ginta who smiled at his sudden appearance "Good morning" looking far too happy for Sesshomaru liking even after such a scene he had just witnessed.

"What's so good about it" Sesshomaru voiced seeing that his day had started somewhat unpleasant, first his brother was an idiot which he shouldn't have been surprised about, second: his father was snooping into his personal life and to top it off his boss was being to annoy him "I'll be in my office" without another word he walked away from a confused Ginta. Not that Ginta stayed that way for long. The moment that Sesshomaru had taken his seat behind his desk Ginta walked in unannounced...

"Miroku Hoshi" their only link to the Higurashi clan. An asset and disadvantage to their current investigation "A highly qualified soldier… not an easy man to fool" they would have to play the man's weakness if he had any that is for all they knew Miroku Hoshi had none to speak of "it's all we have… for now" parking his car he sighed for what he hoped was the last time.

"Don't we look suspicious" Sesshomaru looked up to see three teenagers from his review mirror. A male who looked to be the age of his brother accompanied by two girls about the same age "We look like we're about to steal a car"

"We're not stealing a car" Sesshomaru couldn't help but smile; he was sure that the girl was very much annoyed with both of her companions "We're looking for the security guard" ignoring her friends she moved on a head "So stop panicking"

"I can't help myself…" voiced Eri scared at the possibilities of being caught "doesn't this remind you of a horror movie…" she paused before continuing with "killers do seem to like parking lots a lot…" Eri of course trailed off as Kagome glare her way and yet she couldn't help but whisper "well they do… tell her Hojo" Eri looked towards said boy who was the only protection they had. If indeed a killer did decide to attack them; which again was more than unlikely to happened, not that Eri would believe otherwise.

"I don't know… Eri" poor Hojo was their only hope.

"Excuse me…" Sesshomaru held back a smirk as his appearance from behind them causing a somewhat predictable chain reaction.

"We didn't steal anything" the male of their small group shouted which was over shadowed by the girl in his arms ear shattering scream after adding "Don't kill us" which rendered their only protection useless if he had truly been an attacker.

"Are you two done?" Kagome asked a shamed that she was even standing next to her friends "or is there more to add" she looked away blushing for she wasn't accustomed to being part of such scene and couldn't help but question her own sanity 'so embarrassing' and yet she found herself smiling because of it.

"Man up Hojo" Eri added causing poor Hojo to blush even more as he was pushed away by a blushing Eri "some savior you turned out to be" not that she was of any help for she had almost screamed his ear off "Right Kagome" Kagome of course said nothing. She wasn't about to add to poor Hojo humiliation seeing has Eri was doing a fine job all on her own.

"I'm sorry for all the commotion…" Kagome started to say as she paused and stared at the man before them "Mr. Taisho" who she had met once before and came to the same conclusion 'Confident, smart… and dangerous' a combination that seemed to fascinate her even more as of late.

"Taisho… as in Inuyasha's older brother" Hojo asked looking relieved as he smiled at the older man "Mr. Taisho… we're here to see Inuyasha seeing as he didn't come to school today" Sesshomaru eyed each one contemplating if they were indeed his brothers friends.

"I see…" He felt a headache coming along for only Inuyasha would be friends with such a silly group "I am to assume that you are making a house call" Eri and Hojo smiled confirming his suspicions, glancing towards the girl he recalled had shown him and Inuyasha to the main office added "we meet again Miss.."

"Shinto, Kagome Shinto" Kagome said with a smile masking her annoyance that he had not recalled her name "Eri and Hojo wanted to cheer Inuyasha up seeing as this is the first time he has ever missed class" Sesshomaru noticed that she had not included herself in that sentence and frowned.

"Am I to assume you were dragged here Miss Shinto" Sesshomaru asked causing Kagome to smile as she sweetly declared the following

"Practically at gun point…" Eri and Hojo made some type of choking sounds causing her to looked away hiding her smile "it was a joke" soon the parking lot was filled with laughter courtesy of the one and only Sesshomaru Taisho.

"Miss Shinto, you just made my day" Sesshomaru said after his laughter died down causing Kagome to blush slightly for she was now aware that she wouldn't mind hearing him laugh once more "What a day… please this way I'm sure the idiot I call brother will be happy to see his friends" Sesshomaru smirked as he made his way towards the stairs very much aware that they were following right behind him.

"Kagome, you never mention knowing Inuyasha's older brother" Kagome shrugged seeing as today was the first time she had really spoken to her and didn't see the need to voice that she meet the man once "His dreamy, no" Kagome would have agreed not having heard something similar to that comment hours ago.

"I have a feeling will meet again, Ka-go-me" Kagome frowned for she was certain that had been the very first time she had met the guy who looked to be around her age. But what seemed to worry her most of all was that he was certain that he knew her "Have I meet you before" and it wasn't Shinto he seemed to be acquainted with either.

"Kagome did you hear what I said" Kagome looked at a concerned Eri "are you alright" Kagome smiled seeing that her friend was indeed worried about her "you zoned out for a second there" shaking her head as if clearing out her thought she smiled and said

"I'm fine; I was just thinking about tomorrows test" Eri sighed which Kagome was thankful for seeing as her lie had passed unnoticed

As they made their way down the hallway towards the Taisho's apartment, Hojo moved ahead of the girls and walk right beside their older companion as both girls continued on with their conversation. Sesshomaru had never been a prying man only when it involved a warrant and probable cause had tried to zone out both girls chattering "useless information" he mumbled to himself catching the attention of Hojo who seemed to be smiling, noticing this Sesshomaru frowned and asked "What?" even thou he knew he wasn't going to like Hojo's answer

"Inuyasha mumbles too" Hojo beamed every much pleased to sharing that fact and quickly added "it's usually has something to do with Kagome…" Sesshomaru nodded not because of Hojo's response but because he had been right to assume he wasn't doing to like what the young man had to say "So my little brother like's Miss. Shinto" for all he knew Inuyasha might like Hojo for the way said boy blushing

"Oh, no Inuyasha hate's Kagome" Sesshomaru had fought back a smirk "Is it true Inuyasha got expelled from his other school for fighting" to this he frowned

"Is that what my brother told you" Hojo waved his arms in denial for it was currently the rumor going around school.

"Oh no" Hojo voiced as he placed his hands in his pockets "Inuyasha hasn't really said much about why he transferred" Sesshomaru frowned "We just assume seeing as he transferred somewhat bruised" He let a sigh pass his lips once more as he stood in front of apartment door reaching for his keys, Hojo continued with "plus that temper…" and Inuyasha's tempter wasn't the only thing currently on display

"Three hours Sesshomaru, what the hell I'm hungry…" Standing in the middle of his entrance was Inuyasha only wearing a pair of boxers rapped in a blanket still unaware of their unexpected visitors "didn't you hear me, I'm hungry" Sesshomaru stepped aside causing Inuyasha to pale.

"We heard" Kagome stood there unfazed for she had seen many of her men train in their undergarments "can you please put some clothes, you are scarring Eri"

"Kagome don't you mean scaring Eri" Hojo asked as he continued to cover Eri eyes who in return was desperately trying to uncover them. Kagome smiled brightly as she voiced the following

"I meant what I said; just a glimpse sure scarred me" Inuyasha had the decency to blush a very pretty red as he rapped his bed sheet around the rest of his body feeling very much violated by Kagome's words.

"Please come in" Sesshomaru added as he tossed his keys onto the table "Inuyasha how long are you just going to stand there"

"I… I…" Inuyasha began to stutter as he gripped his bed sheet closer to his body "how was I do know you were bringing company" that being said he walked away towards his room tripping as he did so dropping the blanket in horror.

"Hojo cover my eyes" Kagome squealed for good measure as a blushing Inuyasha ran towards his room slamming the door as he did so "was that too much" she added with a smile.

"I can see you like to torment my brother…" Sesshomaru voiced as he came back into the living room caring refreshments "is it your current past time" he was only teasing her, why he felt the need to was perplexing to say the least "are you guys close" this was asked to the small group in general a smiling Eri answered

"We haven't known Inuyasha for that long… so we can't say we are" Eri nudged Hojo who nodded.

"That's right he only transferred a few weeks ago…" Sesshomaru glanced towards Kagome who choose the perfect time to look away "I'm glad my brother has made friends in such a short time" for Inuyasha had always been keen to making fast friends were ever he went, bruises and tempter aside.

"Of course, Inuyasha is an easy guy to get along with" Eri added still smiling "isn't that right Kagome" Kagome didn't need to answer because Inuyasha reappeared once more fully clothed.

"We aren't friends" Inuyasha stated a bit too coldly; Kagome smiled sweetly a smile as if promising retribution.

"We aren't enemies either…" her warning seemed to go unnoticed by the majority of the group, that is except a slightly pale Inuyasha "feeling better" Kagome asked sweetly as she looked on very much aware of Inuyasha's discomfort.

"Better…" said boy voiced shyly as he took a seat where his older brother had previously occupied "so what brings you guys here" the question was asked to the group in general while Inuyasha kept his focused only on Kagome who looked around the apartment ignoring his gaze.

"Please make yourselves at home… if you excuse me" Sesshomaru politely dismissed himself to his room, for it had been a long day and was itching to get rid of his tie.

"So, what brings you guys here" Inuyasha asked, it had been the first time he had ever gotten a house call.

"We were just worried, so we just came to cheer you up" voiced Eri as she went throughout her bag in search for the gift they had previously chosen for him; Inuyasha's shocked expression did not go unnoticed since it caused the small group to smile.

"Thanks…" Inuyasha voiced as he accepted the present glancing once more towards Kagome who continued to sit there quietly "did you pick this out" he asked with caution.

"It was a group effort" she voiced not wanting some type of misunderstanding to occur "You should have seen what Eri trying on getting you first" Inuyasha voiced his thanks once more as he set the gift aside "well, glad to see you are feeling better" she stood up as she smiled "I better head home" for she knew she had delayed her encounter with Miroku long enough.

"So soon" Eri and Hojo stood up as well seeing as they had arrived as a group "I was hoping to copy some of your notes… we do have a test tomorrow" Inuyasha moaned for he was unprepared as it was thanks to this morning incident "let's stay a little longer" Eri half pleaded.

"Miss Shinto… I can always take you home" Sesshomaru offered as he reentered the room having only heard the end of their conversation "if you wish I can contact your guardian" of course that was out of the question not that she was going to inform him "it is still early" they all glanced at the clock and noticed that it was past seven already. Seeing as she had no choose she reached into her bag and took out that days notes and handed them over to the small group and smiled as she declined once more.

"I'm sorry but I can't stay any longer" bowing slightly she added "thank you… but I can't accept your offer" gathering her things she left a very silent group very much puzzled.

"I better see her out anyway" Inuyasha voiced but was interrupted by Sesshomaru

"It's best you take down notes for tomorrows test, don't worry I'll see Miss Shinto out" Eri and Hojo smiled as they took out their notebooks for it wasn't every day that Kagome was so giving; Inuyasha voiced nothing as he watched his brother go after his classmate.

Souta laid on the floor panting as his new training regiment had moments ago ended in total defeat "Not bad" voiced Miroku as he handed the young Higurashi a bottle of water "your left hook need a little more practice" Miroku stayed silent as Souta gather his thoughts "What's your motivation"

"Someone has always looked after me…" he continued with "after mother's death… sis" Souta sighed as he looked over towards the older man "you two had a fight am I right" it wasn't a secret that Kagome and him had some type of relationship "is that the reason she didn't come straight home today" it was easier to change the subject for he wasn't ready to speak about the past.

"Perhaps…" Miroku looked away unsure if he should voice his own concerns out loud "I said something I should have" Souta nodded seeing as that could be a very good reason his sister was avoiding the man that sat beside him "She'll get over it" he stated knowing clearly that Souta had avoided his question

"But will you" Miroku was somewhat surprised by Souta's comment "My sister wasn't raced like normal girls… she's a good fighter, she can lead a group of men twice her size and just as easily take one down" he was proud of his sister because she had worked hard on obtaining the respect of their men.

"I'm well aware what your sister is capable of…" Miroku said with a frown, since he had witnessed it many times "what I sometimes ask myself is: why can't you take on the responsibility for aren't you this clan's only male heir" his anger was rising and it was unfair to Souta who looked away ashamed "Forgive me… It's not my place…"

"No… it's alright" Souta sighed "it just shows how much you care for my sister" he sat up forgetting he was moments before tired "you know Miroku; I wasn't always this healthy… Kagome even at a young age showed greater potential than I did" he smiled to himself "even know when I'm fit"

"Do you want to lead this clan?" Souta shook his head as he laughed causing Miroku to frown because he had hoped for a different response "why not" again his anger was rising.

"It won't change anything" Souta voice was serious "leading this clan has always been her dream" the youngest Higurashi smiled sadly "she did always have weird dreams" Miroku stayed silent for he had never truly questioned Kagome's reasons, because he had always thought that Kagome was being forced into the role of leader.

"Why?" it was a question he should have asked Kagome directly, a question that need answering for he was far to confused 'has she played me for a fool' where his current thoughts because here he thought that he was saving a poor girl from a life of violence, a life she was very much willing to take at full force without hesitation "I'm an idiot" Souta looked surprised by Miroku's outburst "a real idiot"

"You know Miroku" Souta spoke after a few moments of complete silence "I should thank you…" Souta's smile brightened as he continued with "if it wasn't for you Kagome wouldn't have this time to really live a normal life… well as normal it can be for her that is" Miroku smiled for wasn't that the reason he had wanted Kagome live her life as Shinto, wasn't that the reason why he always seemed to want to push her towards leaving this clan behind.

"Then what do you plan to do…" Souta became serious once more at Miroku's question.

"I plan to help my sister of course…" he nodded as if he had determined his life goal "I'll figure something out" that being said Miroku stood up with a smug look on his face

"Until then, first I'll have to teach you how to fight" Souta paled at the older man's evil expression "break time over"

He had exited moments after she had and to his surprise she was nowhere to been seen; causing him to sigh because it seemed it was going to be a lot more work in escorting Miss Shinto home "How can a teenage girl walk that fast" he voiced to no one in particular as he made his way towards the stairs: the ones that lead towards the front of the building of his apartment; as he stepped out he noticed her straight away "Miss…" he stopped mid shout as his phone in his left pocket rang which he answered it quick as he trailed behind her from a safe distance "Speak"

"Sesshomaru, there have been movements involving the band" that had been expected for some of their current members had been released just a few weeks prior "There have been kidnapping attempts…" Sesshomaru frowned as he continued to follow Kagome for it seemed a small group of guys had begun to trail behind her as she continued on unaware "I'm having Sango look into both incidences"

"Is she out of her mind" he couldn't help but voice out loud. Instead of remaining in the now bright lit street the foolish girl turned towards the small park which was at this time of day very much secluded. Sesshomaru quickened his passé, while Ginta tried to figure out what Sesshomaru was referring to "Ginta" not wanting the poor girl to be traumatized by those ruffians' intentions, he quickly ended the call with "I'll have to call you back" Sesshomaru ran towards where the small group had disappeared.

"Look what we have here" a broken chuckle was soon heard from up a head indicating that more men had gathered "an intruder… a very cute intruder"

"I'm just trying to get home" Kagome voice was calm which Sesshomaru had to give the girl credit for, because if it had been anyone else they would have been already panicking "if you could just let me pass"

"Baby, baby… you know that's not that magic word" Sesshomaru watched her tense as the man stepped closer causing him to quickly make his presence known "get lost, bud… this had nothing to do with you" Sesshomaru smirked as the so called leader took a few steps back the closer he came towards his brothers friend

"What matters now is that it does" Sesshomaru firmly stated as he gently pushed a very much surprised Kagome behind him "so if you and your goons would move a side we will be on our way" the man smirked before him indicating that they were not about to follow his orders "I want you to hide… once I move I want you to hide" he whispered towards Kagome who frowned at his request causing him to smile touched at her concern 'cute' was his last thought as two of the men choose that moment to attack

"I want you to hide" was the only thing that echoed in her mind as the men continued to battle amongst themselves. She took a few steps back in confusion for it had been the first time anyone had ever asked that of her and it had surprised her more than any ambushed ever had "once I move I want you to hide" he was saving her, not that she needed saving for she could always take care of herself

"Higurashi never back down from a fight" had been drilled into her head since the moment she was able to walk "Stand your ground Kagome and fight" but she had to remind herself that she wasn't a Higurashi at the moment because that instant she was Shinto a helpless school girl.

'His good' she told herself as she watched Sesshomaru dodge yet another attack easily taking down two more men as he did so 'he has been trained' quickly came to mind as she watched him restrain the small groups leader with ease 'a good fighter' as the rest of his followers fled the scene leaving one of their men behind 'traitors' Kagome frowned at their retrieving backs noticing the bands symbol on one of the men's back.

"Who do you work for" Sesshomaru asked as he put more force onto the man's shoulder causing said man to cry out in pain "I asked you a question"

"I don't know" Sesshomaru pressed on "I just follow orders" tears could be seen in the corners of both his eyes "I'm telling the truth… please let me go" the man pleaded once more "I swear I don't know" Kagome knew he wasn't lying. It was obvious that he was nothing but a mere lackey.

"I see you anywhere near here and I will arrest you myself" Sesshomaru roughly released him and watched him run off, Kagome paled "Miss Shinto, are you okay"

'Badge' Kagome's shocked expression could clearly been seen "police…" she was close in giving herself away and it made her sick to her stomach. Sesshomaru placed a hand on her shoulder trying to reassure her that everything was going to be fine "don't" she took a step back trying to distance herself from him.

"It's okay, they're gone" Sesshomaru voiced seeing at how shaken she was "everything is going to be alright" he tried to reassure her once more "Here I'll take you home" Kagome shook her head because now more than ever he could never know where she lived.

"I'm fine… I'll be fine… I don't need you to take me home" which only caused Sesshomaru frown to deepen in annoyance

"You almost got yourself raped" Sesshomaru sighed at her reaction, which was currently disbelief "Look I didn't mean to frighten you" because he only meant to show her how dangerous her situation could have been had he not shown up on time "how about we compromise" he decided to offer a truce. Kagome looked hesitant as he continued with "I'll pay for your taxi" she reminded silent thinking over his proposal.

"Fine, but alone" Sesshomaru hesitated for a moment but in the end gave in.

"Miss. Shinto you drive a hard bargain" Kagome smiled for the first time since the so called ambush "shall we then" he motioned for her to lead the way back towards to Tokyo's Main Street.

"I guess" she stated still keeping her distance. They continued on in silence as Sesshomaru took out his cell phone once more and dial for a cab

"Tokyo's Main Street we'll be waiting in front of the park… yes the one a few blocks away from central apartments" Kagome waited quietly as Sesshomaru ended his call "They are sending one now" it would have been a lot easier if he just drove her himself but the teenage girl beside him was far more stubborn than his brother.

"Thank you…" Kagome whispered as she looked away for he had indeed saved her just moments ago, even thou it was still unnecessary "for helping me out back there" Sesshomaru smiled at her shyness and couldn't help to think it cute.

"That was nothing… I didn't even break a sweat" he stated as a matter of fact, which she had seen with her own eyes at how easily he had taken the group down "It goes with the job" she frowned once more as she was reminded that he was her enemy.

"You're a police officer" He smiled at her curiosity, He didn't see any harm in telling her what he did for a living for he was on the news most of the time

"I'm a leading prosecutor for sector 305" He didn't need to add that he was one of the best since he wasn't one to brag, even if it was to a cute girl "It's hard work but I don't see myself don't anything else" Kagome nodded, she really had nothing else to say but again she had always been a curious child

"What… Division" Sesshomaru waved down the taxi as he answered her question

"Organized Crime Division… I take down gangers for living" he added with a little bit of humor as Kagome made her way inside of the taxi "Please take this young lady to her distension here's fifty I'm sure it will be enough" Kagome only nodded since she was once more to shock to speak as he handed her over the money "Good night Miss Shinto" Sesshomaru voiced as she closed her door, she avoided his gaze which he used the opportunity to memorize the cabs registration number '347B2' he would be sure to check the cabs final destination in the morning for Miss. Kagome Shinto had sparked his curiosity.

His footsteps echoed on the black payment as he made his way towards his current destination; an old rundown warehouse a few miles away from Tokyo's main district; he smiled very much pleased with his current accomplishment because he had found her "Kagome" the very being he had been ordered to find. As he came closer the easier he became aware of the noise 'again' another fight must have broken out among his men. The band of seven had been roughly disbanded not a few months after he had taken on leadership, a hard blow to his ego "Traitors" he spat from in between his clenched teeth; but he was going to change that and with her help "Higurashi" was going to be his ticket back to the top.

To Be Continue!