Her heart's been broken before by a demon. Can she ever trust her heart in the hands of another? An odd relationship with an uncouth youkai grows into something else, but will he betray her?

Sesshoumaru needs the help of a miko, and only one will do. His request for aid sets in motion an ancient prophecy, leading them all on an unexpected quest. Secrets kept for years finally are told, and an unsuspecting Kagome is thrust into a mission with a whole new set of tasks and troubles. She is the priestess spoken of in the prophecy and her strange life is turned upside down.

Kagome finds herself homeless thanks to her rowdy roomies and has to move in with her best guy friends… and Sesshoumaru. The taiyoukai finds him self suffering from a strange combination of ailments, something his father calls simply 'The Syndrome'.

The final battle leaves little behind, how are two souls to recover from such loss? WARNING Character deaths and lemons. Complete.

**CHAP 19 UP** Kagome is a college student unaware of the peril she is in. He's a bitter silver haired hunk with a checkered past & a vow to protect humans. So when the two meet,its a given that fireworks follow... 3rd BEST LEMONFIC Q3'08 Dokuga Awards

A powerful prophecy brings mortal enemies together, but prejudice may well tear them apart and spell the end of all inuyoukai.