Challenge by Shadowed death on Kagome finds out what really happened to Sesshomaru's mother and why Sesshomaru became cold, Kagome meets up with Sugimi Inu no Taisho and discovers something more.

AU that stems from episode five from season six, so beware there are spoilers. What if Warlow had decided on taking a different kind of action when he had found Sookie?

Inside every individual, darkness dwelled large or small. A terrible threat hung over Kagome's village. To save them all, she journeyed to the Inu no Kami's temple to beseech divine intervention. Instead, danger befell her. Rather than obtaining help from a merciful god, another stepped in to slaughter her enemies, but for a price. An Inugami did nothing for free.

Bella always knew she loved her best friend, but it isn't until she finds out he's engaged that she remembers just how much. How far will she go to make him see he's marrying the wrong woman? A story about finding your heart and losing your head. AH E/B