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A/N: A two chapter update ;)
Chapter 25 Paging Dr. Katindahat
"I don't want to move from this spot," says Yoruichi as she curls up against Sesshomaru.
"You don't have to."
"Yes, I do I have to leave soon to check on Dr. Katindahat and to follow-up with Zariya. I wish you could go with me, that we could walk around the Soul Society like a normal couple." It was the first time either of them I had use that word. Hearing that word aloud made them both smile. "I love your smile," comments Yoruichi.
Sesshomaru realizes that was the third time this morning she made him smile. That was almost as many times as he'd smile his entire life. "I smile because of you". He kisses her sweetly as she lay in his arms. They spend the next hour talking and holding each other. They share one more kiss then Yoruichi has to leave to find Katindahat.
Yoruichi runs into Capt. Unohana moments after entering the Seireitei.
"Hi Unohana, how is everything? I heard about all the drama."
"It is good to see you, Yoruichi. I figured you'd still be around." Yoruichi has this perplexed on her face. "Just call it female intuition. Oh, and by the way the injured Shinigami are recovery nicely. Their injuries were not nearly as bad as we first thought. Apparently the demon did not intend on killing them".
"That's good to hear." Yoruichi breathes a silent sigh of relief. "I have to run."
"I understand Yoruichi, be careful," says Unohana in the most motherly tone.
"Unohana, I am always careful", responds Yoruichi with a sly smile as she flash steps away.
Yoruichi arrived at Dr. Katindahat's home but he was nowhere to be found. She searches the area near his home but no luck. Where can he be? He's not a social butterfly. Yoruichi decides to search further into the forest. She sees Katindahat running towards her like a mad man.
"Shinigami, Shinigami, the Shinigami are coming. They know, they know- we must abort. "
"Calm down Dr. Katindahat. Tell me everything."
" This morning I was on my way back to my home after running some test on the gate and I saw two Shinigami looking around outside my home. Then I saw two more coming over the ridge. Then three more were coming from behind so I ran. I've been hiding all morning. I tell you, I tell you, they know." Katindahat was shaking so badly he couldn't even put on his monocle.
"Dr. Katindahat I was just at your home and no one was there. I even searched the around looking for you and there was no one." Yoruichi places her hand on Dr. Katindahat's shoulder. "No one knows, if someone else did Zariya would've warned me. If it makes you feel better we can go see Zariya now".
Dr. Katindahat takes a hit from his inhaler and follows Yoruichi to Zariya. Yoruichi tries to reassure Dr. Katindahat that everything will be ok. By the time they reach Zariya's hideaway Dr. Katindahat has calmed down enough to put on his monocle. Katindahat takes one look at the quaint little bungalow, his eyes widen, and he says, "You're, you're telling me Zariya lives here."
"Well, this is more of a home away from home." Yoruichi takes the key from over the doorway and opens the door. "Katindahat please wait here. I'll go get Zariya. You'll be safe here I promise." Dr. Katindahat takes a seat and Yoruichi leaves to find Zariya. I hope Zariya doesn't mind me to taking Katindahat to his "love hideaway".
A few moments later Yoruichi arrives at Muffy's, a popular spot to eat and drink. Yoruichi searches the crowd and spots Zariya flirting with the bartender. The bartender hands Zariya a bottle of sake, tugs lightly on Zariya's goatee, and giggles. Yoruichi sighs and interrupts "Excuse me, can borrow Zariya for moment." Yoruichi grabs Zariya by the arm and pulls him away as he grabs his bottle of sake. The bartender cuts her eyes at Yoruichi as she leads Zariya out the door.
"Princess, what's big idea? You're going to mess up my free drink connection. Athena may not look it with her model frame but she's 100lbs of hellcat when she's angry."
"I am sorry Zariya but Dr. Katindahat has gone all paranoid on me. I took him to your bungalow to calm down."
"My bungalow you left that nut in my "house of love".
"It'll be ok Katindahat doesn't have any friends to tell so no angry husbands are going to show-up later". She smiles at him.
"Oh dang it princess you know I can't stay mad at you. What do you need from me?"
"Zariya right now I just need for you to calm Dr. Katindahat down. He trusts you Zariya and still looks up to you".
"Alright princess I'll do it for you. I just have to figure how to calm Athena down first. I haven't paid for sake in 50 years, I can't afford to start paying now, I drink it too often."
"I have an idea." Yoruichi grabs Zariya by the hand and pulls him back to the bar. "Athena thanks so much for letting me borrow Zariya. He's the best problem solver in the world and great all-round guy, you're one lucky lady." Athena smiles as if she won a beauty pageant. "I bid you all adieu."
"Lata, princess", says Zariya with a big grin. This causes Athena to roll her eyes at him. "She maybe a princess but Athena you're my queen." Athena blushes as Zariya kisses her hand.