Written for drabble contest: Second Place Tie
Theme: Pack
Kagome glanced about nervously, peeking over the top of the open book propped up on her knees. Whispering a fervent prayer, she spared one more nervous glance around before turning again to the text. Thank you, Mama…
"You, not your dog, should be the leader of the pack if he is to develop into a well-mannered family member."
She snorted and peered up into the trees forming the canopy over their campsite, searching for her subject. Well-mannered…HAH.
"Being pack leader does not mean being big and aggressive." Well, thank goodness for that-and has anyone told HIM? "Anyone can be the pack leader. It is an attitude, an air of authority."
So it should be easy, then. Just a matter of having the right attitude—"So how to become the pack leader? In nature, adults grab pups around the head or neck and gently, but firmly, pin them to the ground."
Damn. She pursed her lips thoughtfully, pushing a strand of hair from her face. Maybe if I ambushed him… Plans were formed and just as quickly discarded.
"Try it, wench, and I'll throttle you."
Wincing, she tilted her head up at the annoyed hanyou and grinned sheepishly--thoroughly busted.