RECAP: In the last chapter, Yoruichi seemed determined to go and do something, but her mission of self interest was put on hold. The wold of the living got a group of unwelcomed visitors, with one stray at the shop. Following an order from her partner, the woman went to meet up with Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki. Instead of the battle being a 3 against one, it was an equal fight. The group now face a problem as Rukia was caught off guard and wounded. Yoruichi defeated her opponent just in time to see a new comer on the scene. Byakuya came to save the day... Again.

CHAPTER 5: An Unexpected Twist

"Byakuya." The dark skinned woman and the spiky, orange headed boy said together.

The pink, petal-like blades flew in the direction of the wielder's hand, and Yoruichi couldn't help but stand and watch in awe. His zanpakuto truly amazed her, and this feeling seemed to arouse in her once more. Could she be happy to see him again?

Catching sense of the arrancar she thought she had killed, the woman turned around swiftly to dodge a blow. Had she really missed the heart? Clearly this arrancar was wounded, but he seemed pissed, and rather determined. Taking that in mind, the woman used shunpo to appear behind him, punching him backwards. At the same time, flashing to the other side with her body in a spin as her foot made contact with the arrancar, sending him spiraling to the ground. The cat woman smirked with pride as she crossed her arms, and leaned to the side.

Now looking over her shoulder, she watched her newest student, Ichigo, fight with his opponent. Always so sloppy! She cursed, her eyes taking her to Byakuya again, watching as he seemed to take everything slow, as if he was dragging out the arrancar's death sentence, then suddenly she saw his last move. The figure was surrounded by the tiny blades. After it was done, the blades returned to it's original shape, and the owner would slide it back into it's sheath.

Yoruichi's golden cat eyes flowed back to Ichigo as he delivered the final blow as well. And then he disappeared, appearing by Rukia's side. "I'll take her to Orihime." He said, picking up his unconscious friend and ran off in a flash step, leaving behind Yoruichi and Byakuya.

"Another unnecessary rescue?" The woman remarked.

Byakuya turned his serious stare to her as he remained quiet. The way his hair was being held in front of his face, made this look of his even more attractive.

"Really? Silent treatment? I thought you were grown up now, Byakuya." The cat woman continued to tease.

"Is it so hard to believe that I just seemed to be in the right place at the right time? Yoruichi?" The noble's voice finally spoke in a neutral tone, which made the woman raise an eyebrow.

"Actually, it is." Yoruich stated blankly. "I've never seen you spend so much time in the world of the living. Nor have I seen you go out of your way to actually help me in a fight." She pointed out.

The male's face remained as a statue, even though her words had actually gotten to him, and anger seemed to boil beneath his skin. "Just leave it be, and be happy I showed up at all." His voice said.

The woman would roll her eyes and walk towards him. "Byakuya... Why? Just tell me why you've come to the world of the living? At a time like this, I would think that Old man, Yamamoto would keep his Captains together..." Yoruichi said. "All I want... Is the truth." She added.

Blinking, Byakuya took in her response. He took a deep breath as she seemed closer now. As much as he loathed this woman, he felt a new feeling towards her. And earlier, when he was with Renji, he had gotten into the Senkaimon and sensed a new threat arriving. So, being a master at flash step, it was made clear to Renji Abarai that he had successfully gone through the portal to the Soul Society, when he hadn't.

"Well?" Yoruichi pressed, wanting to know his answer.

The feeling was too much to control now, as the male reached forward, his hands gripping onto the woman in front of him. He drew her closer.

"I feel a need to protect you... Lady Yoruichi." Captain Kuchiki murmured quietly for her ears only as he leaned his head down, and his lips captured hers in a suddenly deep but passionate kiss.

A/N; I had originally planned on postponing the actually "hook-up" of these two, but the suspense was killing me as well. And with it being Valentine's Day and all... Why not bring the two together? Short chapter, but I really wanted to leave off where I did. Ahaha. I'm horrible with the Cliff hangers. I hope you all love this chapter, and I'll have the next one up soon. Until then! Happy Valentine's Day. Review!(;