A/N: Another remake of this. Wee. xD

After walking for a while, Miroku finally stopped at a slow moving river. It was almost crystal clear, from the peeking sun through the many trees that lined the bank.

He was feeling a little better, though not by much. The crisp cool air of the morning was really waking him up. He had to pull his robes closer to keep himself from shivering. He wished he had stayed back at the camp they had set up, but he really hated them all looking at him. And especially Inuyasha's smirking face…

He wished he knew what was going on with him. Ever since a few months ago (three to be exact), he hadn't been himself. Even his personality changed some what. Well, who would be the same, after in intimate encounter with the one and only Lord Sesshoumaru? Yes, the Lord of the Western lands himself! He remembered it so clearly; the dream followed exactly what happened perfectly. Everything about the dream! It was almost like reality repeated; despite the pain it brought him. Because you can't feel anything in dreams. Nothing at all. It hadn't made any sense at all before, but after what Inuyasha had said, it made perfect sense.

He stared down at the water, lost in thought. What if Inuyasha was right? Could he actually be…? He didn't think it possible, but after that encounter with Sesshoumaru, almost anything could be possible… Whether he be pregnant, diseased, or even on the verge of death. Anything could work with that bastard of a demon involved.

He felt his stomach through the cloth of his clothes, and could feel that he was starting to loose his masculine figure. He knew it could be by coincidence, especially since his appetite had changed. He knew something was up, and he refused to think that perhaps Inuyasha's little guess was more then just a guess. There might even be some logic to it. It had been mating season when he had talked to Sesshoumaru that night. He didn't think anything bad would come of just talking, but obviously the demon had more on his mind. Even death would probably be sweeter then to just have a nice lay, and be done with it, not leaving any problems for Miroku later. Of course, things never went well for the poor monk. Something bad would always come of something he knew he shouldn't be doing. Even if that bad thing happened to be a child.

"At least I got what I wanted, right? An heir?" he whispered quietly, his mind starting to make him believe that he was pregnant. He knew he should think logically, but he had no other explanation, or option to turn to. He would get it confirmed somehow, but he didn't exactly know a way. Inuyasha's nose would not do. That stupid Hanyou could just have smelled something else. It wouldn't be the first time in which the half-breed would be wrong…

The monk stuck a hand in the cool water, causing a shiver from the sudden chill he received from doing so. He swished the water around, trying to think of more options. None came to mind, and he had a feeling that there wasn't anything else to think of.

He listened to his surroundings, noticing he was indeed a little far from his group. He picked his head up, and closed his eyes. That's when he felt it. The presence of a demon; and not a good one at that. He stood up quickly, looking deep into the trees for any sign of the demon. He knew he should turn back to his friends, but the demon could very well be in that way.

"Calm yourself, Monk, I'm here to talk to you," Miroku whirled around to the very voice of all his problems. The dry, coldness of the voice causing him to wince.

Great, just what he needed…

"What do you want, Sesshoumaru…?" Miroku asked, stepping back from the demon. He was afraid in so many ways, but there was a small spark inside the monk, that made him want to stand up to him. Sesshoumaru could feel the flicker of anger run through Miroku, even from where he was standing.

"I came to talk to you, monk. I believe there is already something you would like to speak to me about, as well. Am I correct?" he asked, cornering Miroku into a tree. The monk winced when he felt the tree trunk hit his back. He knew he couldn't get away from Sesshoumaru. He closed his eyes, slinking down the trunk of the tree. Sesshoumaru watched in amusement, cocking his head to the side slightly. "Well, monk? Answer me," he snapped, becoming a little impatient with Miroku's lack of reply. Miroku tried his best to keep his eyes closed, not wanting to look into those gorgeous golden orbs that were so contently looking down at him. He didn't want to be ridiculed anymore, and he knew Sesshoumaru had a long list of insults that were going to be heading his way. He blocked out Sesshoumaru completely, not wanting to talk to this demon at all.

"Human…" Sesshoumaru growled, reaching down, and grabbing the front of Miroku's robes, pulling the poor monk up. Sesshoumaru's other hand grabbed his chin, making him look at him in the eye. "Answer me now, or I will kill you," he said through clenched teeth. Miroku didn't look at all phased by this, and simply averted his eyes away, looking past Sesshoumaru. He didn't have anything to say to the demon, and he didn't think any witty remarks would help his situation at the moment. Sesshoumaru's hand grabbed Miroku's neck, nearly choking him. Miroku coughed, now trying to pull Sesshoumaru's hand away. He knew his attempts were futile, but he didn't want to give in like a weak human, that he knew he was. Sesshoumaru chuckled, a small smirk playing across his lips. "Poor monk. Caught in a trap you can't get yourself out of? Not even my half-breed brother can save you from this one. He's nowhere near here…"

"Let me go!" Miroku finally choked out, squirming, trying to break free of Sesshoumaru's grasp.

"Will you answer me then…?" Sesshoumaru asked.

"Y-yes!" Sesshoumaru dropped the monk, letting him fall to the ground. He raised a brow as Miroku rubbed his red neck where Sesshoumaru had held him. He waited patiently for the monk to speak. "I-I don't wish to talk to you. I have nothing to say to you, Sesshoumaru," He knew lying would probably get him into a world of trouble, but perhaps Sesshoumaru would just take the bate, and leave. He could only pray.

"You're lying, human. I can see it in your eyes. You have something to ask me, but you refuse to say anything. So I'll say something first," Sesshoumaru stood over the monk, sniffing the air around him. "I can tell from the way you smell…you're carrying a child…" he said, glaring at the human. Miroku winced once he heard this.

"That's what Inuyasha has said already. I don't know where either of you are getting this from. It's impossible!" he shook his head, standing up, brushing himself off.

"Not entirely. If you have mated with a male demon, its actually quite logical," Sesshoumaru pointed out, thinking. "It really depends on which demon you have mated with…"

"The last demon I have ever had sex with would be you, Sesshoumaru!" Miroku said, unafraid to announce this out loud. Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes at the human.

"I am aware of that. That is why I am here," Sesshoumaru replied, locking eyes with Miroku once again. "I know perfectly well that you are bearing my child. I could sense it almost right after it had happened, but I decided to wait, and at least give you a chance to be with your friends for a little while longer. I did this, because you will be forced to come with me, so I can protect you until you give birth. It is not by choice, monk, but instinct that I act upon..."

Miroku shook his head, "I'm not going with you, Sesshoumaru. I-I can't..." he said, tears coming to his eyes. "I have to go back with my friends, I-..."

"Enough. You will come with me, whether you want to or not. I have already prepared your room at my castle, and we are already behind schedule. Come..." Sesshoumaru turned, starting to head in the direction of his castle. Miroku hesitated before following. He didn't want to go with the demon, but he really had no choice. He had a problem, that Sesshoumaru happened to call a child, and it needed to be dealt with, or he would have an even bigger problem. His only option at that point, was to follow...

A/N: Wow. I even changed Sesshoumaru's reaction to Miroku. :P Oh well. It was for the best...I promise you. WOOHOO FOR EDITING!