disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha or Bleach
A/N: Warning for those of you who like very long chapters, I wanted to do something different this time so each chapter is less than 1000 words, but I am not shortening the story or taking anything away. It's kind of like the chapters are played as staccato notes they're short and fast but together they make a song with a distinct rhythm. I know it may sound weird but each title is the note and the body is the sound. Every chapter is needed to complete the story.
Chapter 4-Time to go Home
Later that evening Sesshomaru looked down from the balcony and saw Yoruichi fighting again with her squad and this time there were almost three times as many men. She was not fairing as well as she did this morning, for second he wondered if he should help only as repayment for shelter. It was already too late Kisuke jumped in to help. He and Yoruichi quickly took care of the men and once again unconscious bodies laid at her feet. "Kisuke and Yoruichi worked well together", Sesshomaru thought out loud. Sesshomaru saw Kisuke smile at Yoruichi in celebration of their victory. Yoruichi smiled back and it bothered Sesshomaru. It bothered him even more when he saw them talking laughing together as they walked to the manor doors. Sesshomaru grabbed tightly to railing digging his claws into as he watched the exchange between them. "This Kisuke person is only interested in spending time with Yoruichi. I, Sessumaru think he is unworthy of her time." He wasn't sure why he was feeling the need to protect her. He didn't even really know her that well. Sesshomaru took a deep breath to regain his composure.
Yoruichi looked up and saw Sesshomaru watching. She said her goodnight and quickly headed to her bedroom. She walked on to the balcony where she found Sesshomaru gazing at the sky. He wanted to ask her about her relationship with Kisuke but instead he asked,"Do you enjoy fighting?"
"I can't say I enjoy it, no one I know enjoys fighting", she replied.
"Then why do you fight so much?" he asked.
"I have to fight. I have to be the best. One day I will command all those men (she pointed to the squads below) and in the Secret Mobile Corps and Corrections Corps only the strong survive and only the strongest will lead." she said with a seriousness in her voice that made him understand who she was, a warrior princess.
"I see," he responded. He gazed at for moment admiring in the moonlight.
" So what do you want to do now?" she playfully asked "The night is young and I can just tell you're like me, more of a night person. I know lets go for a rooftop walk." She grabbed his hand and they jumped on to the nearest rooftop. They continued their walk until they were well off the Shihoin grounds and deep into the Seireitei near the fourth ward. They had talk the entire way there which was a surprise to both of them, even with the conversation being 75% Yoruichi. They stopped at a clearing and noticed that sun was starting to rise. They had been out all night. "It's time to go back home," Yoruichi said. She was right for the both of them. Just then Sesshomaru heard the ocean. It was happening again. He knew he had to follow that sound. "I have to go", he said, "Can you hear it?" He realized she could not hear it. She knew what he was talking about. "Good-bye Sesshomaru," she whispered as she kissed him on the cheek. Before he could say anything she was gone. He followed the sound and found the trou de ver.
Within mere moments Yoruichi was back in her courtyard. "Hey Yoruichi" yelled Kisuke from across the courtyard. He ran over to her. "Where's your "friend" I wanted to ask him some more questions?"
"It was time for him to go home," she replied.