RECAP; In the last chapter, Yoruichi has come to the fact that things have changed. The Arrancars are getting stronger, and time is passing by. She was interrupted by the Candy Shop Owner, Kisuke Urahara, who had requested Yoruichi to go to the Soul Society collect some information he needed.

CHAPTER 9: Unanswered Questions

As the portal opened in the Soul Society, Yoruichi Shihoin stepped out, folding her arms as she looked around. By the first glance at everything, it all seemed to be slightly quiet. She instantly hid her spiritual pressure, after all, she was sent on a secret mission she didn't want to be discovered. She walked down a path before looking around.

"No one is around. Strange." The dark-skinned woman noted, though she didn't question. She instantly shifted into her black cat form, figuring this would make things easier to gather information without anyone knowing.

With her presence hidden, she began to walk around, one paw after another while her long black tail flowed behind her. Her golden eyes keen to everything they picked up. Yoruichi paused when she passed by a couple of guards who seemed to be gossiping, while drinking on the job it seemed. Her head cocked to the side while she inched closer.

Nothing interesting... She thought. The cat-woman continued on with her search, and before she knew it, the day was already over with and she found herself at Byakuya's mansion. She curled up on a tree while she hung her head down, watching the windows for any movement.

Yoruichi wanted answers, because she was very well experienced in combat, how did she need him to come to rescue her? The ultimate question that still continued to haunt her. A scowl seemed to form her black, feline face and her wet nose twitched. There was no movement in the rooms as far as Yoruich could tell.

Either way, it's getting late... She thought as she folded her head down and closed her cat eyes as she felt herself drift off into sleep.

Back in the World of the Living

Rukia and Renji approached the shop, and Rukia led the redhead inside. She saw as the older blonde walked up from the training grounds, which had her suspicious. "What were you doing down there, Urahara?" She questioned him.

"He opened a Senkaimon." Renji stated behind her. "Didn't you old man?"

Kisuke seemed pleased with their knowledge, not that he was trying to hide the fact he had done so. "In fact, I did." He said. "I sent Yoruichi out for an errand." He said casually. "Tea? I believe it's been a while, Renji." The blonde said.

Rukia seemed puzzled. "What errand? I was hoping to speak with her." The raven-haired soul reaper asked, seeming disappointed now.

"Just an update I was hoping for. Things have been rather quite... Well, except the occasional arrancar sighting. And Yoruichi seemed to need an outing." Kisuke said, sitting on his mat as his tea table.

Renji smirked. "I see." He stated. He glanced to Rukia, who had also seem to glance in his direction as well.

Rukia looked to Urahara. "Thanks for the offer, but I think we'll stop by Ichigo's and see what he is up to." She said, pulling the red-head along while Kisuke waved them off.

A/N: I am so sorry it took so long for this update. I got busy with my internet not working then, I had an art show and then this past weekend I was away at an Anime Con. So I apologize, and this chapter isn't quite the best. I want your feedback, should I continue to wait to bring Yoruichi and Byakuya together or should I finally make it happen?