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Chapter 21 It's a Gamble
"Oh, that's so sweet, young love. I remember those days with Ino, Eureka, Henrietta, and Martha". Zariya's remarks break the moment. "And how could I forget Hilda, " he says as he lets out a little growl. "So what are you two going to do? Princess, I know you've got some kind of plan. There's no food or milk down here so you wouldn't survive a day."
"Hey that's not true!" Yoruichi's stomach betrays her with a low rumble. Zariya laugh so hard his face turns red. "I'll wait until you're finished to tell you my plan," Yoruichi interjects. His laughing calms down some and he signals for her to continue by waving his hand. "I am taking Sesshomaru to the human world. Dr. Katindahat has been working on an alternative Senkaimon gate and we will use that. It will not be finished for at least another day." She turns to Sesshomaru. "We'll hide out in the human world until we can figure out something more permanent".
"Princess, that's more of a gamble then a plan. I thought that nut Katindahat cracked after Mayrui demoted him. Plus, you'll have to not get caught for at least another day. Then there's a chance you might get caught as soon as you get to the human world".
"I know Zariya". She looks down at her hand in Sesshomaru's hand and smiles. "Zariya it maybe a gamble and the odds are against us, but they're still plenty of cards in the deck and we've already have a nice start for a royal flush. So tell me Zariya are you going to deal us the last card we need?"
"Oh and you know it too. After you follow up with Katindahat, just tell me what I need to do and where I need to be. In the meantime I am going to take my source out for drinks and see if I can get you any more information. It should be safe for you guys to surface. I saw the Shinigami leave Kukaku's. They should have made it deep into the heart of the Rukongai by now. I am going to head out. Yoruichi you know how to reach me, " with those words and a smile he flashes steps away before Yoruichi even has a chance to say bye or thank you.
"Zariya's a good guy". Yoruichi's stomach rumbles again. "It's time for us to go back too". They finally let go of each other's hands and quietly leave the hideout. Yoruichi secures the door. "We wouldn't want any of winged friends getting in." She smiles and realizes that awkward babbling is back. "Shall we?"
"I remember the way", says Sesshomaru as he swoops Yoruichi up and swiftly carries her back to the ladder. He puts her down.
"Does this mean you're not mad anymore?"
You still want to send me away so I want to still be angry, but you said "we" your plan.
He is thinking but not answering and his silence bothers her, but she does not press the issue. "I am tired and I am going up". She starts to climb the ladder. Sesshomaru follows closely behind her. Once they are both in Yoruichi close the trap door and moves the futon back. There's a knock at the door.
"It's me, Yoruichi."
"It's ok, c'mon in Kukaku."
"So I see you guys finally decided to surface. Dinner is ready."
"I am not hungry," responds Sesshomaru.
He finally says something and that's what it is, unbelievable. "Well I am Kukaku, lets go." They leave Sesshomaru alone with his thoughts.