Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha or Bleach.

A/N: Whoa, another Sesshomaru x Yoruichi story. I really like this pairing and hope you enjoy the story.


Sesshomaru sniffed a memorable scent in the air. His eyes spotted her white body floating amongst the clouds. He quickly transformed into his true form, a great white dog demon. Sesshomaru soared to the height of the clouds. She growled and he snarled. Their greeting looked more like a meeting between two warring dogs instead of a mother and son. Both mother and son hurled to the ground. They transformed into their human like appearance once they reached the ground.

"Sesshomaru, so you've come to visit your mother and you brought the little demon too," said InuKimi.

"Lady mother, it is an honor to see you again." Jaken bowed.

"Mother, what is it?"

"What is what?"

"Bokuesnou said that you needed to see me."

"I, see, the old tree sent you. Hmm, so it is time Sesshomaru." She gave him a slight smile and flew above the clouds.

Sesshomaru followed his mother to her palace in the sky. When they arrived Sesshomaru questioned, "It is time for what?"

InuKimi sat on her throne and stared at her son for a moment. "Sesshomaru, you have changed. You've gained more than a sword and an arm. I see you even continue to carry a sword of healing. Where are the human children you were carrying for?"

"Mother, I am sure you did not summon me to ask that?"

"You were never one for conversation. I have a gift for you Sesshomaru, and it is time for me to give it to you."

His brow lowered. Gifts involving his mother often involved a lecture or a lesson. "What kind of gift?"

She stared deep into her son's golden eyes. "The gift of happiness"

Tears formed in Jaken's big yellow eyes. "Happiness, you're giving Lord Sesshomaru happiness."

"Sounds like a hollow promise."

"Oh, Sesshomaru, you do not believe in happiness. Is it your arrogance that blinds you or do you not have room in your life for happiness?"

"There is nothing you can give me to ensure happiness, mother."

"Do you say that because surpassing your father in power did not give you sustaining pleasure? The moment was fleeting was it not Sesshomaru?"

"I don't have time for this mother."

"Then make time. You may walk around with mask Sesshomaru, but I can see through it. "

"Humph."

InuKimi stood. "Sesshomaru, my gift is to show you where you can to find happiness." She took a large sapphire and placed it in Sesshomaru's hand. "Sesshomaru crush this jewel and it will open a path to the Waterfall of Dreams."

"The Waterfall of Dreams, I thought that was only a legend," interjected Jaken.

"No, it's real little demon. Sesshomaru what will you do?"

He stared at the sapphire for a moment. If mother says the waterfall exists it is real, but it smells like a setup for another lesson. I don't feel like going through another one of her lessons, but if I don't do it she'll think it's because I am afraid. I, Sesshomaru, am not afraid of anything.

Sesshomaru crushed the sapphire. An opening large enough for Sesshomaru to easily step through formed a few feet from Sesshomaru. They could see the waterfall from the opening. The waterfall was in the middle of a picturesque scene with lush green grass, a perfect blue sky, and a river that was calm. Jaken stared with his mouth open. Sesshomaru stared at the opening as well.

"What's wrong Sesshomaru? You were willing to go to the underworld to cut down a hound, but aren't willing to step into paradise to find happiness."

Sesshomaru's mother's words were enough to motivate him to take that first step. The next couple steps were easier. He stepped into the opening and started walking toward the waterfall. Sesshomaru heard his mother's voice through the waterfall just as was about to step the river.

"Sesshomaru, are you ready?"

Sesshomaru did not answer he stepped into the waist high river. The icy water sent a shiver up his spine. His bare feet made contact with the sand and pebbles at bottom of the river. His clothing was fading away. He was naked by the time he entered the waterfall.

He disappeared out of Jaken and InuKimi's sight. "So Sesshomaru entered the waterfall. I knew he would."

"Excuse me honorable mother. What is behind the waterfall?"

"I don't know little demon. I do know that Sesshomaru may not return if what he finds brings him too much happiness. Many who enter never return. Those who do return often became so obsess with what made them happy they break down mentally if they don't find it. They lose hope for living and turn into one of the pebbles at the bottom of the river". InuKimi leaned to one side of her throne and placed her hand on her forehead. "That is why I wanted to make sure he was mentally prepared before entering the waterfall."

Jaken's jaw dropped as he stared at InuKimi. "Why do you always forget to mention the most important parts?" mumbled Jaken. Tears filled Jaken's eyes. "Please comeback Lord Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru could not hear Jaken. The sound of the waterfall behind him was the only sound he could hear. Behind the waterfall was a pool of water that came to his chest. Soon he was surrounded by darkness. He could not find his way out. The water was so cold it made his toes and fingers numb. Sesshomaru's eyes started close. The cold was lulling him into a sleep. He tried to fight it but the cold won and his eyes closed.

"I can't believe you, Sesshomaru. We never get to see each other and the moment we're alone you fall asleep. "

The unfamiliar voice woke him. His eyes fluttered open. He saw a beautiful woman with coco brown skin and golden eyes so bright they seem to glow. Sesshomaru felt warmth around him. This is a hot spring. Is this supposed to make me happy? Sesshomaru stared at the women across from him. Is she supposed to make me happy? Sesshomaru opened his mouth and the word, "Sorry" spilled out.

The word shocked Sesshomaru. Why did I say that? He started to take it back until she moved over to him. She pressed her body against his. A tiny moan escaped his lips as his skin made contact with hers. His reaction to being so close made her smile the most devilish smile Sesshomaru had ever seen. She's so, I, why do I feel this way? He wanted to steal the smile with his lips. He moved his mouth closer to hers and she kissed his lips.

She pulled away and gazed at his face. She could see the fires of passion burning his golden eyes. Her eyes changed to match the passion she saw in his eyes.

I need to know your name. He kissed her softly. "Say your name", he whispered against her mouth.

She smiled in reply. Then licked his lips prompting them to open for her. She kissed him so hard she stole his breath.

He pulled way. His slender fingers ran through her wet and wavy purple hair. "I just want to hear you say it."

She breathed, "Yoruichi". Then she recaptured his lips. Yoruichi became more aggressive. She bit his lower lip softly then kissed him fully.

Sesshomaru felt a strange feeling as he kissed Yoruichi. It wasn't happiness. This feeling is more than just happiness. I feel amazing. Is this euphoria? "Yoruichi, you are-"he moaned as her hands began to explore his body.

Sesshomaru stopped her hand as he realized the feeling of euphoria was increasing. He was feeling too good. This can't be I am not supposed to feel this way. I can't be this happy. He remembered his mother lecturing that if something feels too good it is an illusion. It's a test. He stared at Yoruichi.

She saw sadness in his eyes. "What's wrong Sesshomaru?"

Sesshomaru brushed the back of his hand gently against her cheek. She's only a beautiful illusion. "This isn't real, as much as I want you to be, you aren't real."

"But I am real, Sesshomaru." Yoruichi placed her hand over his heart. "What you're feeling is real." She kissed his lips. "This is happiness. Don't deny me, "she placed his hand over her heart, "don't deny us." Sesshomaru could feel her heart beating.

"This feels too good, it must be an illusion". He closed his eyes. "No this is an illusion. I, Sesshomaru, want it to end." He could not resist looking at her one more time.

Yoruichi smiled. "I am real, Sesshomaru". She faded away.

Once again the water turned icy cold, but this time the darkness did not overtake Sesshomaru. The light shining through the waterfall showed him the way out. Sesshomaru walked through the waterfall. His demon powers started to form his clothes. Sesshomaru left the water. This was just another one of my mother's lessons. I can't believe I momentarily wanted to stay in that illusion. The opening to the passage for the Waterfall of Dreams closed as soon as Sesshomaru stepped out of the opening.

His mother stared at him waiting for him to say something, but Sesshomaru just stared back. She sighed. "Sesshomaru, did you see what will make you happy?"

"You know what I saw."

"No, I don't," she noticed the momentary shock on Sesshomaru's face, "Sesshomaru it is your happiness not mine."

"This was a test."

"It was a gift, like I said it was Sesshomaru." She shook her head gently, "I can't believe you're so ungrateful." She sat back. "What did you see Sesshomaru that would make you suspicious? You practically ran from the waterfall. Most stay for hours but you didn't last a half hour."

"Humph, why waste my time on an illusion." Sesshomaru turned away from his mother. He took a step forward.

"Sesshomaru, are you going to search for your happiness? What you saw was a more than an illusion, but you have to make it real." She saw Sesshomaru turn his head slightly. "I can't give you everything, Sesshomaru, you'll have to earn your happiness."

Three Months Later

Jaken looked up at Sesshomaru. Lord Sesshomaru has had the same look since we left the honorable mother's palace. He's seems disappointed and distant. I wish he'd tell me what he saw. Hopefully when we go see Rin it will cheer him up. Jaken heard Sesshomaru sigh. "Gulp" Jaken froze in place. What if Lord Sesshomaru falls into a depression and turns into- Jaken closed his eyes and ran towards Sesshomaru. "No, Lord Sesshomaru please don't turn into a pebble", cried out Jaken.

Jaken made the mistake of running into Sesshomaru. Jaken bounced off of Sesshomaru's leg. Sesshomaru stared down at a teary eyed Jaken. Jaken waited for Sesshomaru fist to meet his head, but Sesshomaru turned around and continued walking forward.

NO! It's worse than I thought. Jaken began to sniffle. This is the end. "I will remain with you until the end Lord Sesshomaru." Jaken ran and caught up with Sesshomaru.

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Only a few more feet and I'll be back in the human. I wonder what Tessai is cooking for dinner. He said it would be delicious, and Urahara promised me a bottle of goat's milk, too. I hope he didn't forget. "That's strange I should have made it to the exit by now." Yoruichi twitched her tail. "This is odd the Dangai has extended."

Yoruichi walked forward. The passage grew darker with each step she took. She turned around there was only darkness. She looked forward and her cat eyes were able to find the only light. Yoruichi started to flash step in the direction of the light. "It's the Senkaimon."

The gate opened. Yoruichi leaped out. The gate disappeared instead of closing. Yoruichi landed on her feet. She looked around at the open spaces and trees. She heard horses approaching. She moved to the side of the dirt road as a band of rogues rushed by on horseback.

Yoruichi walked in the opposite directions of the bandits. She did not see a house or car in sight. She only saw trees and grass for what seemed like miles. Ok, I don't think, I am in Kansas anymore. Where the hell am I?

"Sai look at the kitty," a little girl said from behind some bushes.

"I'll catch it for you, Ino". The young boy tried to grab Yoruichi but she easily dodged him. "Stay still you, stupid cat." The boy tried to grab Yoruichi and again he missed. His face turned red. He jumped at Yoruichi. This time he fell face first in a mud puddle.

The little girl laughed and so did Yoruichi. The little boy threw a rock at Yoruichi, which she easily dodged.

Yoruichi saw large black bird with two sets of eyes flying over. Yoruichi could feel the bird's demonic aura. Yoruichi opened her mouth and a meow came out. What happened to my voice? Yoruichi tried to speak again but only meows came out. This can't be happening. If those kids move closer to me that bird will see them. Yoruichi ran off drawing the demon bird's attention. She stopped once she reached a river. She tried to transform into her true form but it did not work. No, no, no, this can't happen. I have to be able transform. I am not a real cat.

Yoruichi tried to transform once more. She focused as much as possible, but it did not work. Yoruichi did not have time to dwell on her problems. The demon crow found her and swooped down. Yoruichi barely dodge it. She jumped into the water. She held her breath hoping the ominous bird would fly away.

The bird continued to fly over. After 15 minutes Yoruichi had to come up for air. The demon was waiting. It swooped down and missed.

"Lord Sesshomaru did you see that?"

Sesshomaru didn't respond. He kept walking.

"Wow, that cat is a goner for sure". Jaken's bulging yellow eyes grow wide. "Lord Sesshomaru that the cat jumped in the air and kicked the demon crow"

Sesshomaru did see Yoruichi kick the demon. " Jaken, it's not our concern".

Instead of walking away Sesshomaru kept watching. He saw Yoruichi punch the bird with her paw. Then flip in the air and drop kick the demon. Yoruichi landed major blows to the demon, but crow demon was seven times Yoruichi's size and strong.

Why do I feel the urge to save a cat? Sesshomaru stopped resisting. He caught Yoruichi. Then he went after the demon crow with his poison claws. He tore through the demon in one swipe.

Yoruichi looked up at Sesshomaru. This guy's demonic aura is a 100 times more powerful than that bird. Why would he rescue me? Does he want to eat me, too?

Sesshomaru landed on the bank of the river. He held Yoruichi up by the nape of her neck. He stared his golden eyes into hers. The cat's eyes don't look the same but I feel the same looking into them as did with Yoruichi. He sniffed her neck.

Jaken stared a Sesshomaru in disbelief. "Ugh, my lord"

"It's her", whispered Sesshomaru. Is this some kind of joke? "Who are you?"

Yoruichi meowed in response. She sighed. Oh, great I still can't talk.

Sesshomaru heard Yoruichi's stomach growling. "Are you hungry?"

Yoruichi shook her head indicating yes.

"Jaken get her some food."

Jaken wasn't' sure what to make of Sesshomaru's request. He looked at Sesshomaru until Sesshomaru glared at him. Jaken swallowed hard. "Yes, my lord." Jaken ran to find Yoruichi something to eat.

Sesshomaru put Yoruichi down. He gazed at her. "Tell me who you are."

How can he tell I am not really a cat? I can't say my name but I can write it. Yoruichi took her claw and wrote the kanji for her name in the sand. It looks awful but it'll have to do. She looked up at Sesshomaru. His face revealed his shock for a moment. Yoruichi thought he was shocked because he'd never seen a cat write before.

For the first time in his life Sesshomaru was glad his mother forced him to learn how to read and write in several languages. It is her. "What happen to you, Yoruichi? Who did this to you?"

Yoruichi shrugged her shoulders. At least one person doesn't think I am a really a cat. Maybe he can help me find a way back to the Soul Society or to the present. The 12th Division monitors activity in the Dangai. They should've picked up on the anomaly. Maybe they're investigating it. However, until then Sesshomaru I am sticking with you. Yoruichi leaped onto Sesshomaru's fluffy and made herself comfortable. You can't be a bad guy if you rescue cats. Plus, no one can be 100 % evil carrying around something so fluffy.

Sesshomaru sat under a tree. He and Yoruichi waited for Jaken to return with food. Yoruichi had to admit it was peaceful. She stared at Sesshomaru as he stared forward. Her curiosity got the best of her as she placed a paw on the magenta markings on his face.

He turned and asked, "Do you need something?"

She placed her paw on the Prussian blue crescent moon in the middle of his forehead. She gave Sesshomaru a smile and shook her head no.

Sesshomaru could tell by her eyes she was smiling. He was surprised how seeing her smiling eyes made him feel relieved. It stilled bothered him that she was trapped in the body of a cat. Is it really her? She has the same name, the same scent, that same look in her eyes. She said she was real. Is she cursed? Mother said I'd have to earn my happiness. For weeks I hated how I, Sesshomaru, loss myself in an illusion. I wanted to forget her, but I couldn't. Now I've found her and she's a cat.

Sesshomaru looked at Yoruichi. She had fallen asleep. Sesshomaru closed his eyes and pictured Yoruichi's smile in her true form. He opened his eyes after hearing water splashing.

"See Sesshomaru, I told you I was real."

Sesshomaru looked from the sleeping Yoruichi in her cat form to the Yoruichi in the river. "But how"

"You should've stayed with me longer Sesshomaru. Then I could have told you everything, but now I can't. Plus, Jaken is bringing my dinner." She smiled and started fading away. "Find the light," she whispered before disappearing.

Sesshomaru jumped up. "No wait"

"My lord what is it?"

He didn't see her. What light? Was it just my imagination? Sesshomaru looked at Yoruichi and then Jaken.

"I took, I mean found a string of fish my lord."

Yoruichi jumped down from Sesshomaru's fluffy. She bowed to Jaken then rubbed her paws together. Jaken placed the string of five fish in front of Yoruichi she looked up at Jaken and then Sesshomaru.

"Jaken prepare the fish."

"Right away my lord."

Jaken worked quickly and prepared the fish for Yoruichi. Every once in awhile Jaken would look over at Sesshomaru and Yoruichi. He could not believe Sesshomaru was actually holding a cat in his lap.

"It's ready my lord."

Yoruichi ate all the fish Jaken cooked. She was full. She went back to new favorite resting spot, Sesshomaru's fluffy, and went back to sleep.

Jaken stared. First Sesshomaru takes in two human children and now he's caring for a cat. Maybe he is having a mental break down.