Yeah, he definitely felt that.
The sudden flux of chakra, it shook
through his very core, electrocuting
his senses into awakening.
With one quick move, Yami bolted
up onto his feet, the torn blanket
that once draped itself over his torso
thrown off with the jolt of action.
Widen, animalistic red eyes darted to
the entrance of his h o m e , looking
for the intruder.
He could hear every step she took now,
a scent from the person flowing to his
face from the air current, the scent filling
his sense, fueling his rapid strut forward,
planning to meet face to face with this
brave soul.
Then he heard her.
He heard a voice that shook his core.
Sent a tremble through his spine.
… And guilt for running away filled his very
— b e i n g .
The animal haulted.
Half shaded by the shadows of his den.
His hungry snarl fading to a gaped mouth.
&& though she knows his presence better than she can explain, his voice
still STARTLES her, catches her unaware. the cavern echoes with the
stutter of his voice, the scrape of her step on rocky floor as she twists to
meet his gaze. hidden in the DARKNESS, she can see only the half
line of his profile, the dulled glint of reddened eyes. does he expect her
to PUNISH him? does he expect revenge? the length of distance
between them is suddenly immeasurable, && she thinks: what a long
time it’s been.
❝ yami, ❞ a step forward, hand outstretched, she offers him a smile,
genuine RESPONSE to his familiar presence. ❝ it’s me, really. why
are you hiding? i’m not going to hurt you. ❞