Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach...think that is kinda obvious.
As said in the summary, Yoruichi has kidnapped Soifon in order to spend more time with the captain.
Ok well I read Bellatrix28's Undecided and fell in love with it and later that day after reading chapter 6 inspirtation struck for quite a few scenes in the setting that was created in that story. Hopefully it works well for those who havent read Undecided and for any that have done so as well.
You Can Go
The day had been in one word perfect, though if she was being more truthful to herself it was far from it but out of the days she'd been able to trap her younger friend with her, it was the best one so far and Yoruichi was determined to make sure that the evening was just as good, or hopefully even better. She had already called Kisuke earlier and made sure he got all the equipment needed for their return and she received a confirmation text from him that simply read 'It's done.' A small smile danced across her lips as she pictured how things might play out if she was really, really...ok really lucky.
"Yoruichi – focus on the road please." Yoruichi glanced at Soifon, noticing she seemed a little tense after Yoruichi switched lanes to overtake a slower driver despite how fast they were actually going.
Yoruichi couldn't help but grin back at Soifon, either she was starting to get used to being around herself again or Soi had just lowered a wall, she suspected it was more a case of the latter but the younger woman was becoming more vocal in her responses and actually seemed to enjoy holding a conversation that lasted more than a couple of sentences again and the biggest breakthrough of the day was that she hadn't seen Soifon plotting an escape route.
"And here I thought you liked travelling fast." Yoruichi teased, not slowing down as she easily overtook another "slow" driver, who pounded their car horn at her as she sped past them.
"It's not the speed...it-it's being stuck inside a tin can. It's not the same as being able to run and move freely as one would wish." A comfortable silence settled between the two of them at her words, aware that her guard had slipped briefly, Soifon blushed at her own words but couldn't help but wonder if that's what her former senpai felt as she flash stepped wherever she pleased...freedom. They remained that way for some time, both not wanting to break the silence yet both feeling the need to. Yoruichi glanced at Soifon once more; she was leaning against the window, her eyes unfocused as she gazed out across the surrounding area that they were passing through. She's so beautiful...so serene... Her thoughts were broken as Soifon's grey eyes locked onto her golden gaze. Yoruichi took a deep breath in hopes of steadying her voice as she felt like she had been caught with her hand inside the cookie jar.
"Hey Soi. See that button by the door handle." Yoruichi nodded as Soi indicated to what looked like a smaller version of a light switch with an odd symbol etched onto it, "Hold it down and the window will open." Soifon did as instructed and held down the button like switch and watched as the window went down automatically, letting the wind roar through the opening and whip through her hair, Soi relaxed as she felt some of the tension in her body being blown away at the familiar sensation. "It doesn't compare to shunpo," Yoruichi continued, smiling as Soifon leaned her head out the window to get a better feel of the wind rushing through her hair. "But it does help."
You're right Yoruichi-sama. Soifon thought as she closed her eyes to enjoy feeling the wind rushing across her skin and through her hair more. It does help.
Soi paused mid stride, her ears straining to make sense of the sounds she was hearing. It sounds like singing; she turned to look at Yoruichi who appeared to be as confused as she was as they moved through the shop towards the back door that lead to the living area of said building. It was very clear that it was singing and it was coming from the other side of the shoji that the pair now stood in front of, Soi hesitated, unsure if she really wanted to face whatever scene was playing out behind the screen door. She wasn't able to recognise the song itself due to how off key it sounded although she was fairly certain that the voice belonged to that of Urahara Kisuke.
Yoruichi quickly grew bored as the captain continued to stand in front of the shoji without moving to open it. "Bah, you're gonna stand there all day, come on." She for one was looking forward to what awaited them inside the next room so she quickly slid the door open and dragged Soifon with her.
All of her fears were confirmed as Yoruichi pulled her into the room and her eyes confirmed what she had been listening to – Kisuke stood in front of the TV, singing into a microphone as words scrolled across the screen while some animated character was dancing around. Kisuke smiled and waved to them both and continued to sing, even louder than before. Soifon turned to Yoruichi in hopes of her being able to explain why Kisuke was singing. The only thing that did was cause her stomach to tighten at the sight of the wicked grin that was fixed on the Goddesses face and she noticed it spreading wider as Yoruichi pulled Soifon further into the room and pushed her down on the sofa beside Jinta and Ururu who were watching Kisuke, Jinta appeared bored while Ururu had her trademark expression fixed upon her face.
"What is he doing?" Soifon asked, blinking a few times to check that she was in fact still seeing the man dance on the spot, apparently matching the moves to the symbols that were now popping up on the screen as well.
"We bought a new game – this one allows for more than just two players so we can all get a lot of more time playing on it instead of waiting to take turns so much." Ururu explained, she was bobbing her head in time with the music playing from the system, Jinta still looked rather bored while Yoruichi was studying the small box Soi assumed was this new game.
Kisuke turned around; beaming at them all from the rather high score he had gotten after performing the finishing pose of the song. "Alright, who wants to go next?" His eyes fell on Soifon who just glared right back at him. Ururu pushed herself up and took the control he was offering and began flicking through the songs listed. Kisuke meanwhile had flopped down in Ururu's seat next to Soifon who visibly stiffened at having the man so close to her. Yoruichi chuckled silently at Soi's behaviour around Kisuke. She knew that Soi disliked the goofy looking man and that she should most likely find a way to get him to move to not ruin the good mood that Soifon had showed today but it was amusing to watch the two interact with one another that Yoruichi made up her mind to leave him where he was, besides, if Soi got too annoyed at him, her little bee would let him know just that.
Yoruichi focused on the now dancing Ururu as she noticed Soi turn to look at her, puzzlement etched across her face. It was not the first time she had caught Yoruichi staring at her during her time spent at the shop, truthfully she still considered it as being kidnapped by her former senpai but after their meal together a few days ago, she figured it would easier to go along with what Yoruichi had planned in hopes that she would be allowed to return to the Seireitei faster than trying to escape. All of this time constantly around Yoruichi was starting to break down the wall she had built and it was getting harder to stop her mind and her heart from overreacting to the Princess's actions. If she didn't want all her time and efforts in trying to control her feelings go to waste, she would have to confront Yoruichi soon and ask to leave and return to the Soul Society.
For now though, Soi settled for watching Ururu perform the moves that appeared on the screen and she could worry about how to approach Yoruichi later. Jinta was busy laughing whenever the girl fell out of the beat when the fast moves came up, Ururu didn't seem to mind him doing so as she did this a few times and laughed as well, Kisuke was trying to give her tips but she had picked a fast song so his couching was slow by a few steps and proved useless. Tessai was nowhere to be seen, she assumed he was somewhere in the kitchen but couldn't smell any proof of his cooking.
Yoruichi leapt up from her perch on the arm of the sofa when Ururu's song came to a finish, eager to get her turn in next, a wicked glint in her eyes as she turned on Soifon, who leaned as far back into the chair as she possibly could, already knowing what the Princess wanted.
"Come on Soi, I promise you'll have fun." Yoruichi pouted, almost pleading the captain to join in with her. Soifon was looking anywhere she possible could to avoid Yoruichi's gaze, showing no sign of getting up to dance with her.
"No way." Soifon stated, still doing her dammed best to find the floor very interesting.
"Don't be that way Soi-chan; it's not so bad once you get the hang of it." Kisuke chimed in from beside her. If looks could maim and torture, Kisuke would be burning to death in a pit of fire from the one he received off Soifon for referring to her that informally. Yoruichi came to his aide by yanking Kisuke out from under the glare, telling him that he can dance with her then.
"I'll let you off this round but the next song I want to see you move." Yoruichi winked at her. Soifon felt her face instantly burn up from catching the playful wink combined with the sultry tone of voice that was used. She was silently angry at herself for wanting the next song to be now so that she could be the one standing next to Yoruichi instead of him.
The music now playing distracted her briefly and she risked looking at the two of them dancing, her eyes now fixed on Yoruichi as she moved her body to the fixed tempo, matching the rhythm perfectly with the sway of her hips. Having spent little to no time in the world of the living and she had no idea what song was playing but she didn't need to know it to understand that she was mesmerized by the way Yoruichi was moving to the beat and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't take her eyes off the dancing Goddess.
She couldn't help it, in her mind Soi saw herself dancing behind Yoruichi, her arms snaking their way around the older woman's arms, moving as she moved as if they were one. She pulled Yoruichi closer into her body, their bodies now pressed up one another and she had to bite back a groan as her Goddess's hips brushed against hers as they continued to move and sway in time with the steady pulsing tempo...oh God stop it Soi, calm down. She mentally berated herself as she snapped out of the fantasy to see Yoruichi grinning at her as she continued to dance and it was then that she realised she was bobbing along with the music.
"Kisuke, tag out!" Yoruichi chimed as she broke out of the tempo trance and literally pulled Soifon off the chair and to her feet and before the captain could make any protests, Kisuke had already planted the controller firmly in her hand and vacated back to his spot on the sofa.
"I-I don't how to use this..." Soi's attempt to get out of this situation failed miserable as even she didn't believe that lie since she had picked it up instantly from watching the others that you simple moved the controller in time with the animated characters – the poses flashing up in the corners to let you know what to do next as well. It was fairly easy to understand so she wasn't surprised when Yoruichi just scoffed at her excuse.
"Don't worry, it's easy. Besides, if you get really lost – I'll help you." Yoruichi flashed her catlike grin as she fell back into the rhythm effortlessly; keeping Soi in her sights as the younger captain stood stock still, obviously trying to work out another excuse to get away as she glared at the controller in her hand with distaste. "You keep that up and there's no way you'll be able to beat me at this." Yoruichi teased, appealing to Soi's competitive side.
Soi's grey eyes appeared silver as the light caught them when she looked up into Yoruichi's golden gaze. Determination set across the captain's face and Yoruichi knew it had worked, "We'll see about that." The captain responded, her focus now on the screen before her as moved the controller upwards, matching the image on the screen perfectly.
Yoruichi grinned as things seemed to be working out for her today very well where Soifon was concerned and despite the captain starting off rather awkwardly matching her movements to the ones indicated on the screen she knew when Soi began to actually listen to the music as her movements became more fluid as she lost herself to the tempo. It was then Yoruichi noticed what Soi was doing.
Soi was smiling, not only was she smiling, it was directed straight at Yoruichi. Gut wrenching pain ripped through her body at seeing that smile form on Soi's lips. 'How can she smile at me like that after everything I put her through?' If asked, Yoruichi wouldn't know how to describe it to anyone, she was in top physical condition but at that moment she saw Soi's perfect smile aimed at her and her alone – it was simply too much. All her strength failed her, any experience she could draw from escaped her, I-I can't...can't fight this... fear struck her as it felt like she couldn't breathe as a terrible weight settled on her chest, her heart pounded in desperation as emptiness closed in all around her.
A voice – someone was speaking to her, "Ha, I barely just beat you." It sounds like she is happy; Yoruichi barely noticed the words, just the tone of her voice and the triumphant look in her eyes. I don't have any right to look in those eyes anymore, the numbness coursing through her body dug deeper at this thought and she swiftly looked away from the proud captain, her eyes sinking low to the ground.
"That's good." Yoruichi was surprised at how steady her voice sounded. "Need to grab a drink," she lied to her without even looking in the direction of where Soifon stood so she didn't see the look of confusion flash across the captain's face at her odd behaviour or how Kisuke dipped his head, his hat shadowing his eyes as he studied Yoruichi's movements. It had been a very long time since he had ever seen the woman move as if the weight of the world had just come crashing down on her, no matter what the situation was.
Yoruichi all but stumbled into the kitchen, her hands gripping onto the nearest counter as her legs felt like they could no longer support her weight; her arms trembled as her grip tightened on the counter as she focused on breathing in hopes of dispelling the weight that seemed to be crushing her chest.
"Yoruichi?" She noticed the concern in his voice.
Kisuke...How long has he been there? Yoruichi pushed off the counter, not turning around to look at him as she forced herself forward towards the other open shoji, the only other means of escape that didn't take her back there. The pain tightened around her at that thought and she barely made it to the wall for support in time.
"Not now Kisuke." She cringed. Her voice didn't sound likes hers at all – it was cracked and broken, it betrayed what she was really feeling. She was grateful when she heard him back out of the room without saying a word, giving her the space she desired. They understood one another; it's why they got along no matter what was going on. She leaned her head against the wall and allowed her eyes to slide shut, seeking solitude from its support.
"Yoruichi-sama?" Her eyes snapped open, unsure if she had fallen asleep or had become lost in nothing, all sense of time had vanished.
"Kisu-" Sama...oh no, no, not now... Yoruichi pressed her head harder against the wall, hoping she would vanish through it. She forced her legs to work, pushing herself forward as she heard her move closer. Please...not now...I can't... she saw the stairs leading upstairs, please understand... she heard the captain call out to her again as she flash stepped to the top of the stairs, falling short of a step as the second squad captain jumped ahead of her, standing on the top step to block her pathway.
"What's the matter?" Yoruichi heard what Soifon asked her this time though had no idea on how to answer. "You can tell me," Soi added with concern flooding her voice. Gods how can you...after everything I-I've done to you...how can you be worried over me? It became too much for the dark skinned Goddess and her legs gave way and she simply waited for the pain from her fall to take over as she lacked the will to brace herself.
Firm hands gripped her and she found herself slumped against the stairs as the hands continued to hold her in place when Soi realised the Princess was making no attempts to take control of her body at all. It was the first time Soi felt scared for her former senpai, never had she seen Yoruichi like this, it was like she had given up. The smiling, teasing woman she had always known was now collapsed in her arms against the stairs and it didn't feel right at all. If there was anything she could do to bring back her smiling Goddess, Soifon would do it, no matter what it was. She also realised that Yoruichi hadn't looked at her at all since she had found her slumped against the wall and this thought also scared the younger woman.
"Look at me." She commanded softly. The older woman made no movement whatsoever. Little bee... "Yoruichi-sama...look at me." The captain repeated, a little louder than before...I don't know what I can do...Yoruichi thought as she felt a hand move under her chin, tilting her face upwards to face Soifon, her eyes taking in the captain's worried expression...to make it up to you, Yoruichi closed her eyes so she didn't have look into Soi's eyes anymore...sorry just isn't enough.
Soifon was at a loss on how to handle her former captain. The older woman looked so fragile and utterly defeated that she wanted nothing more than to pull Yoruichi closer to her body to keep her there, where she would be safe yet was afraid that doing so would cause the Princess to shatter and crumble into tiny pieces and be lost forever so she remained still, supporting her fallen commander on the stairs.
Yoruichi slowly pried her eyes open after what felt like an eternity to find herself still slumped against the stairs with Soi's strong grip preventing her from falling down any further with her silver grey eyes watching, studying her carefully. There was something else hidden in her expression, almost like Soifon was fighting some inner turmoil within herself as they remained together like this. Any other time Yoruichi would have enjoyed being this close to her little bee only this time it just served as a painful reminder of what she didn't have and what she didn't deserve from the captain.
"You can go." Yoruichi spoke, her voice raw from the emotions raging inside of her. Soifon stared back at her, shock and confusion setting across her face, "I've kept you here long enough. You can go." She sounded cold and unfeeling this time and Yoruichi flinched at the sound of her own voice as she pulled away from Soifon's arms before she lost the battle to sink willingly into the soft embrace.
Soifon instinctively tightened her hold on the older woman, "Yorui-" She couldn't get another syllable out as lips pressed against hers and she was frozen in place as Yoruichi's tongue found hers, desperately claiming the younger woman's mouth with her own.
Soifon was just barely starting to register the fact that Yoruichi was kissing her when the explosion on her senses was fading and she realised the pressure against her lips had vanished as had the warm presence her arms had been wrapped around only moments before. Reluctantly, Soifon opened her eyes to confirm what she already knew.
Yoruichi was gone.
A/N: Hope you enjoyed this - I got very, very, very carried away with this and it turned out a lot longer than I thought it would be and thats with me cutting off the ending as it wasn't blocked out enough. I will write the ending I planned and turn into a second chapter.
Also to answer elfspirit7's question - the game they are playing is SingStar Dance for the PS3 Move & added deatils now:
Kisuke's song = Unfortunatly, I can't remember which song I had picked for him. Sorry about that in case anyone was curious.
Ururu's song = Ricky Martin – Living La Vida Loca
Yoruichi's song = Pitbull – I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
