Piercing gold eyes narrowed in agitation.

There it was again.

The Daiyoukai was perplexed at experiencing such a calling. But that had been what it was. Yet, it was impossible all the same. There were no others in his pack—none that were youkai. Still, his marking on his wrist all but burned in warning. He was alpha, and it was his duty.

An urge to run, and ensure the safety of his pack mate.

When the sharp pain had first happened, he had thought it to occur because of Inu Yasha. All too reluctantly, he had allowed his senses to take over and ran to the destination. But there was no Inu Yasha. In fact, there was nothing in the clearing but what appeared to be the remains of an old well.

Then, just like that, the burning had ceased.

Glaring at his surroundings, he had quickly made his way to the location of his half-brother. Yet, the insolent pup was unharmed—happy even. His former dead priestess was now alive, and resided in the village outside the forest. Then, a thought had occurred to him.

Pups?

Had the hanyou already managed to accomplish such a task? Sniffing at the priestess, he growled when there was nothing. The entire village seemed to be wary of such a display, but it was only Inu Yasha that spoke up.

"The fuck?"

The daiyoukai had no time for games, and curiosity was not a feeling that he enjoyed. Yet, the mystery refused to solve itself. If not his half-brother, or his priestess becoming pregnant, then whom else could be part of their pack? Frowning at the other clueless fool before him, he huffed at his lack of understanding.

"Do you not feel it, Inu Yasha? A pack member in distress?"

Yet, the lowering of the hanyou's furry ears above his head told Sesshoumaru all he needed to know. No, he had not. Still, it was not so surprising. He was not a full youkai, and he most definitely was not an alpha. But could he truly not sense it? The burning? The calling? The need to run and ensure safety of their pack? Apparently not.

"Aye, what pack member?"

The hanyou truly was an idiot. The daiyoukai refrained from throttling the insolent pup, and instead, decided to grace him with an answer.

"If this Sesshoumaru knew such a thing, would I be here?"


A/N: Yasssss, it is time! :D