A/N: Disclaimer is same as always. Chapter six finally, this will be the last chapter before the epilogue. I've been trying to find a good way to end this story, so here is the result. Really sorry it took so long to get it out.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. The captain of tenth squad and his vice had been hiding out in the feudal era for two months already. There days were spent helping villagers and slaying the occasional demon that was after the jewel. They had become fast friends with the group and were not looking forward to the day that they would return to Soul Society. Even the icy captain had come to see this ruel village as a sort of home, but he also knew that he would have to return back to Soul Society and retake his place in the thirteen squads.

It is now that we find our favorite Shinigami partaking in a celebration of the three month anniversary of the defeat of Naraku.

"Taichou why aren't you joining us?"

"I've been thinking Matsumoto."

"About what?"

"It is time."

"Already?"

"Yes we cannot wait any longer. It is time for us to go back. Don't drink to much because we are going to leave before dawn."

"So were going to leave without telling them."

"It is for the best."

"No, you just don't want to have to say goodbye. Deny all you want you are going to miss this place and them as much as I am."

"Whether or not that is the case we don't belong here. I think that you are forgetting that. This is not our home and never will be."

"Hey Matsumoto, were having a drinking contest."

"Wait for me! You know taichou, that's exactly what people told Kagome when she said she was going to stay here in the Feudal Era. It wasn't here home and never would be. If you didn't notice those people are eating their words right now. This is her home. Home is where you want it to be, not where people tell you to make it."

"Keh. Go, but don't forget we leave just before dawn."

"Hai, I will."

Matsumoto went to join Miroku in a drinking contest. Her captain stayed behind pondering what she had said. Was it possible that without his knowing it, he had begun to think of this place as home? No there was no way. They would leave tomorrow, and return to Soul Society.

"Are you going to just stand here all night? Or are you going to join the party?"

"I will remain here. It is not my celebration to partake in."

"What difference does it make? We invited you, so you should join in."

"There is nothing for me to celebrate. I am a fugitive and Aizen has not paid for what he did to Momo."

"You are going to be leaving soon aren't you?"

"Huh, how did you figure that out?"

"You haven't talked much about Soul Society since you got here."

"Oh, Matsumoto and I will be leaving soon."

"Okay, just don't forget to let us know so we can say goodbye."

"Heh"

"Well now that that is settled, lets go pary!"

The young captain was forceblly pushed into the party by the miko from the future. The party lasted till the we-hours of the morning. Matsumoto actually cut herself off, and Hitsuguaya waited until the right time to leave.

Hours past and it was just about dawn. Both shinigami made their way towards the well without taking one last look at the village.

"Let's go."

"Okay"

With one jump the duo made their way down the well and through time. Once in the present they made their way out of the well house and across town to Urahara's shop.

"Well this is a pleasant surprise. After two months the missing captain and vice captain make their appearance."

"Yes, now could you please open you gate so we can return…home."

"I can, but I sense a slight hesitation in your voice. Are you sure you want to return to Soul Society?"

"Yes"

"Okay then. Well you are lucky, the head captain cleared you off all charges and has been awaiting your return."

"Taichou?"

"Come Matsumoto we must be getting back the squad ten. I don't want to even think how much paperwork there is going to be."

"…Hai"

With that the young captain lead his vice through the portal and back to Soul Society. They were immediately lead to the head captains office.

"Ahh captain Hituguaya we have been awaiting your return. I must apologize for my previous actions. Will you accept my apology and take up your zampaktou for Soul Society?"

"Hai"

"Very well, your squad has been waiting for you. We will be needing you for the war."

"Hai"

500 years earlier

"Inuyasha"

"What do you want?"

"Have you seen Toshiro or Matsumoto?"

"No, why?"

"Because I can't find them anywhere."

"Kagome look at this. I found it near the well."

Shippou handed Kagome a white envelope. She opened it up and read what was written.

Dear Everyone,

If you haven't figured it out by now taichou and I have left. We have returned to Soul Society. He told me last night that we were leaving before dawn and I was not to say goodbye. He said it would be best for everyone. Well I felt that after everything you have done for us that it was unfair to leave without saying a word. I want to thank you for everything that you did, and to say that our time with you was great. Taichou will never say it but he enjoyed it possibly more than I did. He just isn't very good with words, and didn't know how to say goodbye. Please do not hold it against him, he means well. The reason we have left is because the war with Aizen is drawing closer, so we must be there to help. Taichou will never forgive himself for what happened to his friend Momo. He is dead set on killing Aizen, and will not stop till he does. I know all of you understand this, because you went through something similar with Naraku. I think it was good for taichou to spent time with you all, because he got to see that even after so much bad there is a chance to still find happiness. Taichou has been miserable since Aizen betrayed us, well we all have. But taichou took it the hardest because of Momo. I just hope that after the war he will return to himself. I also hope that after the war we will be able to come and visit you all. Well thanks again and wish us luck!

Love,

Matsumoto and Shiro-chan

"So their gone."

"Yep, but we'll probably get to see them again."

"I just wish they would have said goodbye."

The demon slaying group were sad but went on with their lives always hoping that their friends would one day return.

A/N: Well there is chapter six. I hope you enjoyed it. I should have the epilogue up soon. Don't forget to review!