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You Want to do What

"You want to do what? Are you sure?" Yoruichi questioned as she stared at Byakuya with a very perplexed look on her face.

He folded his arms. "Of course I am sure, otherwise I would not have stated that is what I wanted to do. "

"OoooK if that is what you want do, then that is what we will do," Yoruichi responded with a cracked fake smile. Byakuya you're going to grow up to be the most boring man alive, aren't you? Just then she saw light in Byakuya's eyes. This light was different from the fiery one she usually pulled out of him it was a joyous light. The light in his eyes changed her fake smile to a real one. "Kabuto, Cloud!" The two men were bowing before Yoruichi in less than a second. "Cloud I need for you to go to Master Yoshi's and ask him if is available for a private lesson this morning. Kabuto, I need for you to go to the 3rd Ward and purchase hanshi, if you can't find any stop by the Fourth Division and ask Captain Unohana if I can borrow a few sheets. "

"Yes commander" the two men said in unison as they bowed, and then the men disappeared.

"C'mon Byakuya lets go see if we can find my old calligraphy set." Yoruichi and Byakuya left the room and started walking over to the main house on the Shihoin estate. There were Militia members everywhere. Byakuya couldn't help but notice that they all were watching Yoruichi. The masked men stood at attention then continued to watch as Byakuya and she walked away. Byakuya had never been this far into the Shihoin compound it made him a little uncomfortable all the eyes upon he and Yoruichi. The eyes of Yoruichi's men were menacing. Each man looked at Byakuya as if he made one wrong move they would not hesitate to cut his throat.

Yoruichi sensed his discomfort. "It takes some getting used to". He looked over at her and she smiled. Her smile put him somewhat at ease; he was not fully relieved until he and Yoruichi walked through the gates into the courtyard of the Shihoin manor.

"Greetings Princess Yoruichi" sang the servants tending to the landscape.

Yoruichi smiled and nodded. Byakuya was intrigued by her change in demeanor. He noted that something made her seem softer than just a few minutes ago when she seemed very strong and commanding. He started to stare at her trying to figure out what it was. Yoruichi noticed the staring and started to make a joke but decided against it, today she was going be on her best behavior. Byakuya if you stare any harder you're going to run into a wall. He didn't run into a wall but he did trip over a rock and stumbled forward. "Byakuya we really have to work your balance, " joked Yoruichi she couldn't resist.

"If your servants did a better job of getting rid of rocks, I would not have tripped, " said Byakuya loud enough for a couple of servants to hear. The servants looked away quickly to hide their disgust.

Byakuya and Yoruichi finally made it to the manor. The Shihoin manor was even larger than the Kuchiki manor. Byakuya walked with Yoruichi as she led him through corridors he'd never seen as a guest. The two walked down a long hallway. Yoruichi opened the door and Byakuya froze; it was Yoruichi's bedroom. The room was large, simple, and elegant. The only colorful accent in the room was an ikebana arrangement on a stand next to the largest and softest looking futon Byakuya had ever seen. Yoruichi walked in and Byakuya still did not move.

"C'mon in Byakuya, it's ok, if it makes you more comfortable we can leave the door open, " she said with a mischievous smile.

The smile motivated Byakuya to move despite knewing she was picking at him. He took a very authoritative step into the bedroom "I'm not uncomfortable, I was just not expecting your bedroom to be like this."

"Oh really Byakuya-bo what were you expecting my bedroom to be like?"

Byakuya's face showed his shock and embarrassment. He quickly recovered focusing on the fact that she once again called him Byakuya-bo. It raised his anger. "I meant this does not look the bedroom of a Demon Cat!" A frown replaced any look of embarrassment. He cut his eyes to the side. "Humph, but now I don't have to imagine, do I" huffed Byakuya.

"That's right now you know, no more need to imagine," slyly replied Yoruichi as she opened a sliding door on the far side of the room. "It's gotta be in here somewhere." Byakuya stood on the other side of the room with his arms folded. "This would go much faster if we both searched."

Byakuya sighed and worked over to Yoruichi's closet. The closet was almost as big as his room. He couldn't believe she'd taken an entire room and made it her closet. Again she'd surprised him her closet was very neat and organized. He spent more time staring at her things than actually searching. There were beautiful silk kimonos across from uniforms, practice weapons, and beautiful headpieces. There were even old toys stored, for some reason Byakuya was shocked Yoruichi once played with dolls. He stared at the doll in his hand and then at Yoruichi who was digging in a box. She confuses me.

"Found it" said Yoruichi in a cheerful glee. The sound of her voice brought Byakuya back to reality. Yoruichi turned around and showed Byakuya a medium size black shiny hand painted box. "It's been awhile since I've seen this". She opened the box and showed Byakuya the calligraphy set. Byakuya took out one of the brushes. "This is a decent set, but it is not nearly as nice as the one I have at home", he said as he smiled smugly. Yoruichi revealed a second compartment and showed Byakuya the second set hidden underneath. Byakuya's eyes widen. This was no ordinary calligraphy set, it was a master calligrapher's set crafted by Master Yoshi.

"Ah, so you like this set." Gees, who knew you'd, be so impressed by some brushes Byakuya.

Byakuya took a deep breath and responded, "That is a very nice set", in serious tone.

"Thank you," replied Yoruichi as she handed him the box to carry. "Lets go see if Cloud and Kabuto have returned".

Yoruichi and Byakuya walked down the hall and into the sitting room. Moments after they arrive Cloud and Kabuto appeared. Kabuto presented the hanshi. "Commander, Master Yoshi said he would be here in about 30 minutes, but the session can only last an hour." Byakuya let out a slight groan while Yoruichi breathed a sigh of relief, which Byakuya interpreted as a sigh from disappointment. Yoruichi signaled and the two men left.

"Byakuya, Let's have some ice cream while we wait for Master Yoshi."

"Ice cream, it is still morning."

"It's never too early for ice cream." Yoruichi winked him. "If you don't want any that leaves more for me. I'll be back, go ahead and set up everything". She smiled as she walked out of the room.

Byakuya begin to set up everything for their calligraphy session. He started to feel his excitement rise as the moments past. Today might not be so bad after all. A session with Master Yoshi is going to be great and just wait until Yoruichi sees my calligraphy. Byakuya smiled to himself. Then he paused for a moment to admire the master calligraphy set again. It was beautiful. "I wish Master Yoshi still crafted sets".

Yoruichi walked in bowl in hand and caught Byakuya staring. Byakuya almost dropped the set when he noticed her staring at him. He quickly pretended he was still laying out everything.

"Byakuya, you can use that set today if you like," said Yoruichi as she sat down and took a spoon full of vanilla ice cream. She saw his eyes light up once again.

"Thank you," he said calmly but a smile tugged at his lips. Yoruichi saw it and smiled his special smile in response. The two just sat there for a moment not saying anything just enjoying each other's company.

Then Master Yoshi arrived. Master Yoshi was the most talented calligrapher the Soul Society had ever seen. He had been teaching calligraphy for almost a thousand years. Yoshi is very selective about his students so receiving lesson from him was considered an honor. Byakuya was impressed that Yoruichi could get Master Yoshi to come.

"Princess Yoruichi, I was most surprised and pleased by your summons," said the gray haired thin man.

"Master Yoshi, it has been too long," said Yoruichi with a big smile.

The old man smiled back so hard his eyes were nearly closed. "I see you have young Master Kuchiki with you. You know he's one the best students, I've ever taught. He has a great talent and passion for calligraphy". Byakuya's chest puffed out from the compliments.

Yoruichi noticed Byakuya's change in stance. A passion for calligraphy well at least it's a passion for something besides being the next head of the Kuchiki clan.

"Thank you Master Yoshi. I am honored by your compliments," responded Byakuya in a politeness Yoruichi has never heard from him. It shocked her a little.

"You're welcome son, it is your talent that has earned my compliments." Byakuya smiled proudly, but there's no air of superiority in eyes as usual. Yoruichi stared at him; she'd never seen this side of Byakuya. Byakuya noticed her staring. She's staring at me. Yoruichi must really be impressed. Byakuya's smile became even more confident as he looked over to Yoruichi.

"Speaking of talented students, Prince Kuchiki, you should know that Princess Yoruichi was…"

"Quite a handful" interjected Yoruichi. "I am sure there were many days Master Yoshi wanted to send me home early."

"Yes, you were quite the handful," Master Yoshi couldn't help laughing thinking back to the days when he taught Yoruichi. She was very young and very talented but could not stay still or slow down. Yoruichi was a calligraphy speed demon". He laughed some more, but then quickly become serious. "Let us begin the session. Today we will work the on the characters for love and happiness. We will start with the character for happiness." Yoshi showed them how to write the characters in three styles kaisho, gyousho and sousho.

Byakuya chose to write his character in gyousho, a semi-cursive style use almost exclusively for calligraphy. Yoruichi chose to write her style in kaisho a very common block style. Master Yoshi came to view their work. "Very good Master Kuchiki, a little more work and it will be perfect". Yoruichi noticed Byakuya seemed to be a little down by the comment. Then Yoshi saw Yoruichi. "Hmmm, this is in kaisho. Why did you not choose another style? I was expecting more from you." He shook his head and walked away.

They moved on to the next characters "love". Again Byakuya choose gyousho. This time he would make sure it was perfect. Yoruichi decided this time she'd use sousho a style used by most master calligraphers. She finished quickly and admired her work. Even after all these years I've still got. Yoshi will be so pleased. I am a calligraphy goddess. Yoruichi was right it was perfect. She smiled to herself. She looked over and noticed Byakuya was concentrating intensely on his Kanji character.

His concentration was broken as heard Yoruichi tear her sheet. She started the character over this time using gyousho. Master Yoshi excused himself. As soon as Yoshi left Byakuya went over to Yoruichi.

"You're holding your brush too tightly," whispered Byakuya as he continued to focus on his work.

"What?"

He sighed. "You're holding your brush too tightly." Without the thinking he took her hand loosening her grip. He then guided her hand through one stroke. "See that's much better". Byakuya looked up at Yoruichi and paused he had forgotten he was still holding her hand. He was caught in a haze of lavender and her smile until she spoke.

"Thank you, Byakuya."

He heard say his name and the trance was broken. He quickly let go of her hand and turned away. He went back to his calligraphy. Then stated frustratingly, "You're welcome" without looking up. He added "Demon Cat" in a hushed mumble.

When Yoshi returned he reviewed Byakuya and Yoruichi's work. First he looked at Byakuya's. Master Kuchiki this is exquisite. Yoshi admired every stroke. Yoshi then noticed that Byakuya was using the calligraphy set that he had given little Yoruichi for being his top student. Yoshi thought that was interesting. Yoruichi cherished that set. Should wouldn't even let the other students hold the brushes.

Then he moved on to Yoruichi, apart of him was hoping she'd used sousho this time. He loved her calligraphy in that style, but to his disappointment he discovered she used gyousho. "This is nice Yoruichi."

Yoruichi could read Master Yoshi's disappointment. "I am little out of practice," she said hoping he believed her.

Yoshi picked up one of the brushes Yoruichi was using and said, "Or maybe it's your choice of brushes," he said sternly, but quickly that stern face changed into a smile and he put the brush down. "Yoruichi, you should come by for refresher lessons."

No way old man Yoshi, I am not spending my free time cooped up in one of your study rooms. "That's certainly an idea," she replied.

Byakuya and Yoruichi helped Yoshi pack up his stuff. Yoshi left shortly after giving Byakuya some tips.

"Ok, now that all that fun, is over", said Yoruichi with a half smile. "What do you want to do next Byakuya? We've got a few more hours."

"There's nothing else I want to do. We could practice writing more characters. Master Yoshi did say you could use some refreshers". His eyes drift to the side. "I can help you", his voice cracked.

"Ok great (more calligraphy) we can do that for another hour and then we can do something else. I know the perfect way to end our day together." Yoruichi smiled mischievously.

A/N:

Why calligraphy? I read that one of Byakuya's likes is calligraphy. He is a member of the SS's Calligraphy Society and he may even be the president :)

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