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Sorry about the delay for adding this chapter. I've been busy helping my sister with last minute planning for her wedding this weekend. I'm hoping that the weather stays good since its to take place outside. :)

Soul Crossing

Days later…

I had received a request for me to join my parents for lunch at the manor. It wasn't unusual for me to join them, but it always has my curiosity.

"It's good of you to join us." mother said as I found them out in the gardens. "We have a proposition for you."

"Oh?" I asked, as I knew this was nothing new. Last time we had this conversation was before I took squad two along with the Onmitsukidō.

"We have talked to the Spirit King along with head captain. Fist thing, is that we have made arrangements for Nesha to join us here. The Hyūga clan had agreed with Nesha's request. She has been given special permission from the spirit king to go to and from the soul society to the world of the living." she said.

"That's good. I know how much she loves to be here. What about her and Kisuke?" I asked.

"We talked to them both late yesterday. For now they are to be betrothed to each other, since they make each other happy. The spirit king doesn't have a problem with this pair because he as known that their souls have crossed before and the outcome was always good." father explained.

"That's exciting."

"Now, about you and Kakashi." mother started as I coughed on my drink. I could feel myself blush. "The spirit king is interested in you two. He has given his blessing for the both of you and Kakashi is always welcome to visit."

"Why is he interested in us?" I asked.

"Apparently both of your souls have crossed before multiple times, but not really given the chance to stay with each other. Kakashi was one of king's personal guards centuries ago. That might explain why you have felt that you have known him from before." father added as my jaw dropped.

"We've met before?"

"Kakashi is from a well known family line there. Anyway, something would always happen that would prevent you two from being together." mother added. "We made an arrangement with the king. He would like you to stay with the Onmitsukidō, and step down from squad two. He would also like Kakashi to join his guard again, that is if he wishes to."

"Kakashi in the Royal Guard?"

"The spirit king has talked to the head captain about this. We had Kakashi meet the spirit king yesterday and they made an agreement. You are to be betrothed to Kakashi. Kakashi is free to go between the soul society and the world of the living as he pleases, permission from the spirit king." father said.

"Betrothed? To Kakashi?" I whispered.

"We know how happy the two of you are. We talked to Minato about all of this too. He has no problems with letting Kakashi leave Konoha. He wants the two of you to be happy and to visit when you can." mother smiled.

"What about me being head clan leader?" I asked.

"The elders are fine with your betrothal. If you want to step down from head clan, just let us know." father winked at me as he smiled.

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. It was like all of my fears being calmed and disappearing. It was a lot to take in and I could only wonder how many times our souls had met. It still bothered me about why our souls didn't have a chance to stay together for very long in the past.

"All you have to do is agree to being betrothed to Kakashi and stepping down from squad two. We know that overseeing the Onmitsukidō and squad two can take a lot of time and energy from you." mother cooed.

"Can I recommend someone to take my place for squad two?" I asked.

"Of course, but I think the spirit king and the head captain have already picked one." father commented as my smile fell.

"Just give us or Kakashi an answer soon." mother smiled. I still couldn't believe what I was hearing. I only hoped that my recommendation for squad two would be considered.

I left shortly after lunch and headed back to my quarters. I took off my haori and flopped on my bed. I looked up at the ceiling.

"What to do?" I asked myself.

I knew I wanted to keep Kakashi around. I didn't realize how that our souls have crossed and that we knew each other before. I felt someone sit on the bed next to me and rested their head on my shoulder.

"Are you alright?" Nesha whispered in my ear. I nodded, not looking at her.

"I know, it's a lot for one to wrap their head around." she went on. "I was surprised to find out that Kisuke and I have met before. I just want to enjoy the time I have with him."

"You know that you'll be adopted into my clan." I told her, smiling at the idea of having her as a sister.

"I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm surprised that my clan is all right with it. I guess, since I don't have much talent anyway." She sighed. "I'll miss hanging around Hikaru, Hiashi and Hizashi."

"I know what you mean. At least we can visit them yearly as I usually do or more often." I reminded her. "And you do too have talent."

"I know, just think of all of the fun we get to have. I'm not as good as Hiashi and Hizashi." she giggled. I smiled as I listened to Nesha talking about the things she would have to do before marring Kisuke.

"When are you two thinking about marring?" I asked.

"We are hoping in the next year or two." she said. "What about you and Kakashi?"

"I dunno, I have to talk to him." I whispered.

"You should before the week is over. That is when we are heading back." she reminded me as I groaned. After a while she left me to my thoughts. I fell into a restless sleep soon after.

Days later…

The rest of the week flew by in a blur. It was the day before Nesha and Kakashi were to head back to Konoha. The thought of Kakashi leaving me was painful. Something was still nagging at the back of my head. I hardly saw him and it was driving me crazy. I smiled every time I found the roses he left for me. It was late and I was changing into my nightshirt. I sat on the edge of the bed staring at the moon again.

"Why does the thought of being betrothed to Kashi excite and scare me?" I asked the moon. "I haven't even given him my answer."

I hung my head and groaned. The one thing I should have done, I didn't do yet. I was still trying to wrap my mind around the whole thing and what would change.

"Oh, Kashi." I whispered as I pulled my knees to my chest. I didn't notice that someone sat down on my bed.

"Then why don't you talk to your betrothed?"

I lifted my head and spun around to meet Kakashi. My eyes were drawn to the necklace on his bare chest. As I reached out to touch the necklace, his hand cupped my chin and tilted my face up to his. I tried to read his eyes as he leaned in to kiss me. I warped my arms around him to deepen the kiss.

"I missed you, princess." he whispered in my ear, as we pulled away. "Shall we go to bed?"

He pulled me down towards him. I stopped and gave him a sly grin as I pushed him back onto the pillows.

"No, I think we should have some fun first." I cooed as I untied the strings to his lounge pants. He tried to undo the buttons on my shirt as I leaned forward to kiss him again.

"I take it that this is your answer." he said as he undid the last button.

"Kashi, yes. I want you next to me for the rest of our lives." I said.

He turned and pinned me to the bed as he started to kiss my neck. I squirmed as his breath tickled my neck.

"That's good to know princess." he said in between kisses. "I refuse to take no for an answer."

I looked up at him smirking as I wrapped my arms around his neck for another kiss.

Next morning…

I groaned as the sun shinned in. I rolled to my side and saw white hair sticking up from under the covers. I curled into him as he wrapped his arms around me. He felt warm against me.

"Morning princess." he said sleepily, "Did you have a good night and sleep well?"

I blushed at memory of what happened last night. I tried to pull away to find my nightshirt that was on the floor, but he pulled me back.

"We don't have to leave until this afternoon. Just stay a while with me." he coaxed.

I gave in and laid back down. It felt comforting just to be next to him. I felt my skin heat up as he kissed my shoulder and his hands dragged across my waist.

Around lunchtime we got up and dressed for the day. Kakashi was wearing his regular shinobi apparel with his haori and was packed in no time. We grabbed some food before heading out to meet Nesha.

"Hi guys!" she greeted. "I hope you both had agreed on things."

"Oh, Nesha." I laughed as escorted them to the senkaimon.

It opened and Nesha started to walk in. Kakashi turned to give me one last kiss before following her. I sighed as the door closed and I could only wondering what was going to happen next.

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