RECAP: In the last chapter, Byakuya was welcomed by his subordinates, recalling the execution, and how much he loathed Yoruichi. He began to question that feeling while he dwelled on his mistakes in the past. While back in the Real World, Rukia meets up with Renji Abarai and they talk. Both being confused by Byakuya's recent actions, they walk off towards Urahara's Shop.


CHAPTER 8: A Plan in the Making


It was the next day, and Yoruichi was still in the room. This antisocial mask she seemed to be hiding behind was beginning to worry everyone. She would stand in the room, her head bent downward, her arms crossed and her eyes closed. It looked as if she were sleeping standing up, but that wasn't what she was doing. She was searching for any sign of unusual spiritual pressure.

But everything was of no use, the woman would search, and put her effort into it, but there was nothing out of the ordinary. Damn... The dark-skinned woman thought as she finally opened her golden eyes.

"Kisuke." Yoruichi growled at the man lurking behind the door. "If you're going to sneak up on someone do it right! Hide any trace of your spiritual pressure." She said, a bit irritated.

The man had jumped back reflexively, chuckling before sliding the door open. "Ah... My apologies, Yoruichi." Urahara said sincerely. "I was just coming to check on you."

"Check on me?" Yoruichi questioned. "Do I look like I need to be watched over?"

This question had baffled the blonde, who in returned lowered his head and his hat hid his eyes. "Yoruichi." He paused. "What's got you all tense?" He asked, sounding genuinely concerned for the woman before him.

Rolling her shoulders, Yoruichi turned her head to look over her shoulder at him. "Nothing," she answered back tenuously.

"Yoruichi," Kisuke breathed and shook his head. He tilted his head back slightly so that only part of his eyes were visible. "You're lying." This response was enough to have the woman turn fully towards him now, her attitude was cautious. He folded his fan and raised his hands defensively. "Hey now… I'm just being a worried friend!" Getting serious again, Urahara took her features in. "Are you worried about the strength in the Arrancars?" He guessed.

Yoruichi turned away from him. "If it gets any worse... Ichigo is going to have a hard time fighting them." She managed to say in a low tone. "It's getting to the point where... Even I need to stay alert. It's been all fun and games, now it's time to get seri-"

"I couldn't agree more!" Urahara cheered happily, receiving a direct punch in the face for interrupting her. "Owwwww! Yoruichi! That hurt!" The man screeched.

Straightening up, Kisuke took a serious form again. "Yoruichi. I need you to go to the Soul Society, find out what they know about this situation. I'll open up the Senkeimon." The woman just simply nodded to his request, as she needed something to do.

"Alright." With that said, she followed behind him. It's my turn to pay a little surprise visit, Byakuya-bo. Yoruichi thought to herself as she chuckled lightly.

Urahara turned his head lightly at the sound of the woman's small laugh, feeling a warm smile come to his face. He was glad she seemed slightly with this. He opened the Senkeimon. "Don't be too long now." He teased.

The cat woman nodded. "Alright Kisuke." She said, looking at the portal. Yoruichi headed inside, the Senkeimon's doors closing behind her.


A/N;
And I shall leave off there. I'm feel so evil, and I know this isn't a terribly long chapter, but next chapter will be, I hope. It all depends. I plan to write more this weekend. So we shall see where things end up, eh? Review! (