Chapter 2
Soifon stood there on dojo floor, frozen not believing that the older woman was actually standing before her. It had been three years since she had laid eyes on her former mentor. She remembered Yoruichi leaving the academy right after she had graduated without even saying good bye or where she was going.
Was this some kind of sick joke being played on her?
Yoruichi began talking, as Soifon found herself memorized by the Shihouin heir's eyes. She blocked out Yoruichi's voice for a brief moment before breaking out of her trance.
Soifon's skin flushed pink in embarrassment. She silently scolded herself for zoning out and quickly reverted back to her normal demeanor. She hoped the blush had faded from her face.
"Yoruichi what are you doing her?" she questioned in a callous tone.
The long violet haired woman moved in closer to Soi and whispered in her ear, her voice changed to a seductive tone.
"You really wanna know?"
Soifon's face turned a dark scarlet this time. Although she wore a black sweat suit she was certain her entire body was flushed. She could feel once forgotten feelings resurrecting within her making matters even worse.
"N..N… never mind."
Yoruichi pulled away from Soi bursting in laughter at her protégé's reaction. She loved making Soi blush.
"I came here to clear my mind before my meeting with my father. Although I didn't expect to see you here, little bee."
Yoruichi slowly placed a reassuring arm around Soifon's shoulder then embraced her in a hug. "I missed you."
For a brief second a smile started to hug Soi's lips. She found Yoruichi's embrace to be comforting even though she was a little angry about her sudden leave. 'Her skin is so soft, I wonder what it be like to….
Soifon promptly put an end to her thoughts. 'What I am I thinking? She's my friend. Get a grip on yourself Soi, those old feelings are gone.'
Soifon carefully slide out of Yoruichi's embrace dismissing all her thoughts. She brought her attention back to her pending questions.
"How long will you be—
Soifon was cut off by a loud ring from her cell phone that was concealed in her left jacket's pocket. She lowered her head muttering to the floor more than Yoruichi. "Excuse me." She flipped open her phone.
"Hello Soifon!", a cheery voice spoke into the receiver, Soifon recognized the voice as Matsumoto's. "chief Ukitake request that you come in today."
"What time, Matsumoto?"
"Whatever time's good for you…
Matsumoto was abruptly cut off by Hitsugaya who was scolding her in the background.
Soifon heard Matsumoto pout then the cheery voice was replaced with a more serious one, it was captain Hitsugaya.
"Ukitake wants you here at two-o'clock sharp, we have a new case for you."
"I'll be there." Soi closed her phone shut and regretfully glimpsed at her watch she still had two hours before the meeting.
"I have to go now," Soifon bowed apologetically at Yoruichi, spun on her heel in the direction of the dojo's exit.
"Wait a minute, Soi," Yoruichi caught her hand right before she was about to leave.
Soi looked over her shoulder at Yoruichi. She saw that the woman's lips widen into a mischievous catty grin.
"W…w..what is it Yoruichi?"
The goddess smile widened.
"It's been a while since we've seen each other, you wanna have dinner so we can catch up?"
"I don't know Yoruichi I –
"C'mon little bee it'll be fun. I'll pick you up tomorrow night at seven, ok?"
Soi paused for a minute really wondering if she should accept Yoruichi's invitation, realizing that if she didn't she'd be asked again by the goddesses.
"Ok."
Yoruichi surprised Soi by embracing her in another hug. "Great, I'll see you tomorrow night."
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Soifon arrived at Tokyo's investigation sector at two' clock, she sat anxiously at Ukitake's polished wooden desk watching the pallid haired man skim over several papers in a manila folder he was holding.
"Did anything good happen while I was gone?" Soifon questioned breaking the silence in the room.
"As a matter of fact yes," Ukitake replied placing the tan folder down drawing his attention to Soifon. "several unexplained murders have been popping up quite frequently in Tokyo's eastern district."
Ukitake slid the tan folder in Soifon's direction. Soifon opened the folder to see a man's bloody head detached from its body. It's eye lids slightly open with its mouth detached.
Soifon continued to flip though each picture, each victim worse than the other. 'What kind of psycho would do this?' She placed the photos back in folder and slid them back to Ukitake.
"Are there any leads?"
Ukitake shook his head sorrowfully. "No party has come forward, but we believe this job was done by a professional. We have several suspects lined up, but we need evidence before we can bring them in."
Soifon narrowed her eyes at his explanation. "What are their names?"
Ukitake reached into his desk, pulling out an additional folder. Soifon took notice of the black letters on the folder labeled NOBLES.
"We have reason to believe that it could be linked to one of the four riches families in Tokyo. The families Shiba, Kuchiki, Tenou, and Shihouin are all suspects in this case."
Soifon could feel her heart drop the second Ukitake said Shihouin. 'Why would the Shihouin family be a suspect of a murder case?' She decided to see just why each of these families particularly the Shihouin family were considered suspects.
"Chief, why do you suspect these families as suspects instead of a serial killer?"
"Because many of these families own casinos, nigh clubs and a monopoly of large business within this city. Also each of these victims is in dept to at least one of these families."
Soifon swallowed hard trying to remain calm, there was no way Yoruichi was involved in this crime. She clenched her fist deciding to probe for even more answers.
"Just how far does this rabbit hole go with this case?"
Ukitake proceeded to flip through another page in his file.
"We believe either one of these families is linked to an even greater supplier of weapons and drugs perhaps even the mafia. The main thing I want you to do is find out which family is the leak."
"I understand and after that?"
"Notify us."
Soifon nodded her head, rising from her seat. She stared to head out of the office.
"I'm also having Matsumoto and Hitsugaya help you just in case things go bad."
Soifon scowled to herself she thought she would be assigned to this case alone, she didn't think she could tolerate another partner let alone two of them.
Ukitake smiled as if he sensed her reaction. "Just contact them if you need any help and please be careful Soifon."
Soifon's hand was now on the brass door knob turning it. "I will and thank you Ukitake." With that Soifon was out the door back to her office.
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Author's Note: I hope this wasn't too short the next chapter will be on Yoruichi.