RECAP: In the last chapter, Yoruichi and Byakuya share a kiss moments before being attacked. Byakuya scolds Yoruichi for going into battle without thinking, angry that she had been injured. Soon after the little discussion, Yoruichi is seen waking up in the same bedroom she was placed in.
CHAPTER 7: A State of Confusion
Back in the Sereitei.
Byakuya Kuchiki was welcomed by the members of Squad Six. He bowed his head respectfully towards each greeting he received.
"Captain Kuchiki! You're back so soon!" One member said, while another shouted, "Where's Lieutenant Abarai? Did something happen?" Others began to pick up on the conversation, a worried state taking over everyone.
Among the commotion, Byakuya kept a frozen expression. "No." He had answered simply, stopping the chaos. "He will remain in the World of the Living per my orders. Go about your daily business." The captain told his subordinates. He made his departure towards his barracks.
The only thing the Captain could think of right now was the terrible cat-woman. Hateful memories came to mind of him and his old mentor, while a serious scowl came across his face. "Yoruichi Shihoin." The name so rarely spoken until recently. She had disappeared, long ago with her abandoned friend, Kisuke Urahara. He even believed she was dead. She had made her return a while back, helping the group of Ryoka that were out to save his younger sister, Rukia, who was sentenced to be executed.
Byakuya rarely dwelled in his train of thought, but it couldn't helped. He used to do everything right for being the head of the Kuchiki Clan, except for two incidents. He had married, Hisana, then later welcomed Rukia to be his sister when Hisana passed away.
When it came to Rukia's execution, he felt in order to not disgrace the Kuchiki Clan's honor anymore, he needed to stand aside.
Byakuya stared at the blank wall before him, before walking to his desk and took a seat.
Back in the World of the Living...
Renji Abarai sheathed his zanpakuto after watching his captain walk though the gate. Something is up... He seemed so worried about something... Renji thought. He remembered Byakuya's sudden expression before he disappeared. He never saw his captain rush off before, let alone see him worried.
"Aye.. Captain Kuchiki... What's going through your head?" Renji asked himself, his hand going to his forehead.
"Yo, Renji!" A female voice could be heard from down below.
"Eh?" He looked down. "Hey Rukia! Is that you?" He asked, not able to see who it was. He descended down so his feet were on the ground. "Ah. It is you. Did you change your look? Didn't recognize you." He smirked.
Rukia scowled and punched him the face. "Knock it off!" She growled. "What are you doing here anyway?"
"Captain Kuchiki ordered me-"
"Byakuya was here? I thought I sensed strong spiritual pressure." She said. "Wait... Why did he order you to remain in Karakura Town?" Rukia asked.
The redheaded male shrugged. "Who knows. Something seemed to be bothering him though." Which in return, was bothering him.
"Something was bothering Byakuya?" Rukia asked, seemingly shocked. "Weird..." She sighed.
Renji nodded. "It was strange, and when I caught up with him. I had just gotten a glimpse of Yoruichi Shihoin disappearing in Shunpo." He paused, shaking his head in frustration.
Brother and Lady Yoruichi? Rukia thought to herself. "Weird..." She said, her purple eyes looking up at her childhood friend.
"He told me to stay put, and keep an eye out. Although, I'm not aloud to do anything if something happens." Renji said, an annoyed expression coming to his face. "Looks like you and Kurosaki get all the fun." He growled.
Rukia shook her head at this again. "Oh, Renji..." She sighed, before walking off.
The redhead eventually followed behind the female soul reaper as they walked off towards Urahara's Shop.
A/N; Sorry for taking so long for an update. And Thanks to everyone for the amazing reviews. Makes me feel bad for uploading such a crappy chapter. But, it's just a filler, while I plan things out still. So Bare with me. ;D