RECAP: In the last chapter, Yoruichi is seen sitting in the bedroom that Kisuke Uharaha had put her in for her to rest. But resting is not what she does. Lost in thought, the woman finds herself reliving two very strong memories about the man she can no longer figure out.

CHAPTER 4: A Turn of Events

Yoruichi paused on the roof, she could sense the other's distress. Also... There was something unusual about it. Not just Arrancars this time. Her eyes widened. "Espada." She murmured. The woman swung back inside the window and dashed out to find her old partner. "Kisuke." She said while she stopped in her tracks.

"Yoruichi." Kisuke said, holding the fan in front of his mouth. "I need you to go help Ichigo and the others. I can handle things here." He said, his eyes never leaving the Espada that was in front of him.

Having a bad feeling about this, Yoruichi gave a reluctant nod before turning away and disappearing in a flash step.

"Enough talk." An orange-haired male said, holding his zanpakuto over his shoulder. Suddenly, he sprung forward in action, swinging down on the Espada.

The male chuckled lightly, bringing up his arm easily to deflect the substitute soul reaper's attack.

"You idiot!" Rukia Kuchiki shouted in frustration towards Ichigo. "Don't go rushing into a fight without knowing who your opponent is!" She scolded.

Ichigo Kurosaki jumped back and looked over his shoulder to the raven-haired girl. "Don't be telling me what to do." He said, annoyed. His attention turned towards the Espada again. "Besides, I don't see you trying to do anything." He smirked. "So, you. Espada. What brought you here to the world of the living?"

The pale figure only smirked, dusting off his arm before looking to Ichigo. "Simple. I am following orders. And I'm not about to let you get in the way." He added harshly, holding up his hand as he started to form a Cero.

Ichigo's eyes widened slightly. "Move Ichigo!" Rukia shouted.

Suddenly the Arrancar's arm was kicked backwards, and Yoruichi stood a good distance away with a smirk on her face. "Tsk. Tsk... Don't you know it's rude to come uninvited?" The cat woman commented.

"Lady Yoruichi!" The female soul reaper choked out in surprise, forcing her to address the woman respectfully.

"Yoruichi..." Ichigo stated as well. "What are you doing here?"

Yoruichi gave him a bored look. "Well..? Isn't it obvious? I'm saving your ass. Now shut up." She said, looking back at the Espada. "What's your name rank? Espada..."

"Don't bother-" And with that he disappeared.

"Hey! Wait, where the hell did he go?" Ichigo growled out.

Yoruichi's eyes narrowed as she caught sense of him and quickly looked over her shoulder. "Too slow." She murmured, jumping up as the still unknown arrancar made an attack towards her. "To be quite honest. I'm not looking to fight your kind right now. So you might want to head back to Hueco Mundo while you have a chance." The princess warned.

"Lady Yoruichi..." Rukia seemed confused.

"No." Ichigo interjected as he stepped up, lowering Zangetsu. "It's too late for that." The substitute said. "Bankai!" Just as he said the phrase, his attire changed, and so did his zanpakuto.

"You all are fools." The Espada smirked. "My mission is not to fight you." He said. After all, he was replaceable. "But I might as well enjoy myself, eh?" He suddenly stepped forward, his sword drawn as it clashed with Ichigo's.

"Stay back, Yoruichi. This guy is mine." The orange-haired boy said in a huff.

The woman gave a quick scowl and crossed her arms, waiting. "Idiot... Hmm.." She looked up, feeling as something was coming her away. She flash stepped to the side. "And who might you be? Another intruder, I presume. Should have known you guys don't travel alone." She dodged another attack.

"You talk too much." It chuckled.

"And you're reckless." She responded.

True, Yoruichi didn't feel like fighting another useless battle. But after the last one, she felt like she had something to take care off. She was made a fool because of the Arrancar, and for that she was forced to be rescued by Byakuya. She wasn't going to let herself come to that again, because the former head of the Stealth force shouldn't need rescuing.

"If you really think you can take me." The cat woman said, lifting her head up with a cocky smirk. "I'll give it my all." Her hand moving to the side before clenching into a fist as she was lifted up even more. The arms and back of her clothing ripping off as lightning seemed to cover her bare skin as she activated Shunko. The woman looked back to the Arrancar with a cat-like smirk. "Here I come." With that, Yoruichi disappeared and appeared in above, sending her fist into the Arrancar's head.

Rukia glanced from Yoruichi's fight and then Ichigo's. "Huh?" Her eyes widened, grabbing her zanpakuto, Sode no Shirayuki, and turning around. Her blade acted as a shield while she was attacked. She hopped back to get a better look at her attacker. "Who-" She jumped to the side, bringing up her zanpakuto again, before swinging it to the side.

Damn... If he keeps this up.. I won't have a chance to activate Shikai... Rukia thought. Then he disappeared. Now! "Dance! Sode no Shirayuki!" She commanded, but before she could complete it she felt the slice to her back. Blood would flow from the wound as her eyes widened.

"Rukia!" The substitute soul reaper yelled while holding off his own opponent. "Damn..." His head hung low for a short moment, before his amber eyes filled with more determination. "Getsuga. Tensho!" He shouted before making a slash at the Arrancar he was fighting.

Yoruichi jumped backwards quite a few times, as she was analyzing the scene. This is different... We should be able to defeat them by now.. But why.. Why can't we? She disappeared, using Shunpo as she appeared a few yards away. "Still believe you can catch me?" She remarked. Her eyes widened with the sudden feeling of spiritual pressure, which left her open for an attack. The cat woman was able to dodge and then sent her foot to the man's face, forcing him back.

"This ends now..." Yoruichi flashed forward, her hand digging itself into the Arrancar's chest. "Hmph." She smirked, flash stepping backwards. Her eyes widened for a moment.

"Scatter. Senbonzakura." A serious voice murmured.

Yoruichi turned her head quickly, as did Ichigo, seeing the Captain of Squad 6, standing near his younger sister.

"Byakuya." The two said in unison.

A/N; And this is where I leave off.~ I'm sorry. I feel I'm not writing to my full potential. It's hard, ya know? It's been a long time~ Hopefully I'll get back into it. ^-^