A/N: I don't own Bleach otherwise it would be full of ByaYoru action , but I do own QT love him or hate him.
Thank you again for reading this story and saving it alerts. Especially thank you for all the comments, favs, and reviews I appreciate them all. I am so glad so many of you liked the previous chapter. Here is another long chapter but it's not as long as the last one. I am excited about this chapter and the next. I started writing them a long time ago so I still had the notes for them even after my new drive crashed so I've been in a way writing chapters to get to this one and the next.
Byakuya was on his way to visit with his grandfather. He had received word that Ginrei wanted to see him as soon as he was available. Byakuya figured that his grandfather only wanted to talk about the Shihoin celebration so Byakuya decided to get all of his work completed before going to see his grandfather. It was late afternoon by the time Byakuya made it to his grandfather's section of the compound.
Byakuya felt his grandfather's spiritual pressure near the koi pond and promptly headed in that direction. He stopped his tracks as he saw Ai and Ginrei standing at the koi pond with their backs to him. If Ai is here then maybe Yoruichi is too. Byakuya did a quick visual scan for her but he did not see her. Byakuya closed his eyes and sighed. Of course she's not here and if she was-
Byakuya paused as he felt the delicate touch of a finger between is brow. He knew who it was immediately. "Thinking about me again, Byakuya". Yoruichi's voice pulled Byakuya's eyes opened. She drew her finger away and smiled at his delay in response.
"How do you keep doing that?"
"You keep thinking about me so I keep showing up." A sultry look filled her eyes and a mischievous smiled covered her face.
If that were the case then where were you last night? A flash of dark desire moved into Byakuya's eyes but quickly left after thoughts of Yoruichi and QT performing more duets popped in Byakuya's mind causing a frown to settle on his face.
Yoruichi quickly moved her hand to place her finger back between his slanted brows. This time she wasn't quick enough Byakuya grabbed her hand before she reached his face. She was surprised by his speed, but she was even more surprised by the look in his eyes. The burning desire had returned. She could feel a rush of heat to her face has is gaze traveled over her.
The heat from his gaze only increased as he moved the slender delicate finger closer to his mouth. She could feel heat of his breath against her skin and delighted in the feeling. She forgot about everything else including the reason why she was there.
Then Ginrei's voice broke between she and Byakuya reminding her why she was there. Byakuya immediately released her hand. His eyes had returned to their usual dispassionate state. Yoruichi couldn't help but stare at Byakuya's quick transformation. She watched as he walked over to Ai and Ginrei. I know there's something there Byakuya, but how can I get to it if you closing the door.
Ai shook her head in disappointment at the elder Kuchiki she couldn't believe he just interrupted Byakuya and Yoruichi. She couldn't hear what Byakuya and Yoruichi were talking about but Ai knew the two were standing too close for it not to be an intimate conversation. Ai sighed as she watched Byakuya's long strides move faster and faster as he approached. She also noticed Yoruichi was still standing in the same spot. "Ginrei sometimes I think you and Az were cut from the same fabric. You two have terrible timing." She ignored Ginrei's perplexed look and greeted Byakuya, "Young Kuchiki, wonderful to see you again."
"Good day, Ai-sama and grandfather." Byakuya stood eye to eye with his grandfather. Then Yoruichi suddenly appeared at Byakuya's side. She stood so close Byakuya could see her breathe.
"Yoruichi what a pleasant surprise. Two lovely Shihoin women on the same day it does an old man's heart good. What brings you by?"
"Actually, I came because Az passed out, but he's OK. He's actually taking a nap right now. Unohana says it was just from being out in the sun too long. She says he'll be okay after he gets some rest and some fluids." Yoruichi could see her aunt was upset. She placed her hand on Ai's forearm. "He really is-"
"Yoruichi please don't tell me he's been out with Emeka since I left earlier." Yoruichi's hesitation to answer was all Ai needed. "That man can be so stubborn. I told him not to stay out with Emeka for more than 20 minutes. I tell you I could", Ai raised her hands in frustration, "he's as stubborn as mule." Ai took a deep breath, "Yoruichi you understand, what I am talking about men can be so stubborn."
"Yes," Yoruichi looked at Byakuya out the corner of her eye, "I know all too well." Byakuya frowned at the accusation.
Ai sighed, "Ginrei, I hate to cut my visit short but I need to go and check on Az".
"I understand, Ai, I hope Az has a quick recovery".
The two Shihoin women headed back the Shihoin compound leaving Byakuya and his grandfather to talk.
"You wanted to see me grandfather."
"Ah, yes Byakuya, I noticed that the population in your koi pound as dwindled. So I've decided to give you some of mine."
Byakuya found the news to be a pleasant surprise. He secretly envied his grandfather's koi pond. "Thank you, grandfather."
"You can have six total, three large and three smaller ones. It's a two person job so I suggest you find someone with speed and patience".
"I may choose any to make my six", Byakuya's face showed no smile but his eyes closed from happiness as he saw Ginrei nod in agreement, "I will, I will get them before the next week."
"Very well, then see you later." Ginrei walked away without another word. He hurriedly went into his home leaving Byakuya alone with the koi.
It felt like Christmas had come early this year as Byakuya picked out his koi. He was meticulous in his decision-making. It took him over 20 minutes but he finally had five of the six picked out. He was having a hard time choosing the sixth one. He could not decide between a Kin-rin koi the metallic scales sparkled and a second Kohaku koi it's bright red markings were are almost hypnotizing as it swam slowly through the water. Byakuya pondered on his decision until a Butterfly koi zipped through the water. Byakuya only saw it for a moment but he knew that was the one. The koi's orange markings and long black fins and tail would make it an interesting addition to Byakuya's pound.
Byakuya was quite pleased with his selections. He walked slowly away from the koi pound in deep thought. "Someone with speed and patience, hmm, of course." Byakuya flashed stepped quickly away. He made it to the Shihoin compound in less than 10 minutes. He was escorted to the largest of Shihoin gardens. Byakuya expected to found Yoruichi but instead only found disappointment.
"Well if it isn't Kuchiki Byakuya." QT laughed dryly and stared at Byakuya. Byakuya meet QT's gaze with disdain, Byakuya did not like him and made no attempts to hide it. "You know, Yoruichi spoke of you when we trained." QT noticed the look in Byakuya's eyes changed when he said that. He walked closer to Byakuya. QT's 6' 2" frame towered over Byakuya. "You know I expected you to be ,hmm, bigger." QT smirked as he looked down at Byakuya.
Byakuya's eyes showed his anger. He was just about to respond when Yoruichi walked in. QT quickly turned from Byakuya with a new smile in place. "Yoruichi, you're finally back QT was so so lonely without you." He pouted and Yoruichi rolled her eyes.
"What brings you by Byakuya?"
Byakuya stared into Yoruichi's eyes for just moment. He wished that they were alone but that was not the case as he saw QT hovering over Yoruichi like a vulture. "How is Az-sama?"
"He's back to his old self. I will let him know you asked about him. "
"That's good, Yoruichi"
"Is that why you came Byakuya I could've told you that", interrupted QT. QT moved closer to Yoruichi prompting another glare from Byakuya. QT of countered with a smirk.
Byakuya's attention went back to the Yoruichi and the reason for his visit. "Yoruichi are you going to be busy Saturday night?"
Yoruichi's entire body perked up and QT's smirk faded. "No, I don't have anything plan for Saturday night."
"Good I was wondering if you'd catch some koi with me. You see-"
QT broke out in a fit of laughter interrupting Byakuya. He slapped Byakuya on the shoulder he was laughing too hard to even notice the angry look on Byakuya's face. QT collapsed over and grabbed his stomach, "Catch koi" He laughed some more.
"QT that's enough."
"I am sorry Princess but," he paused to catch his breath, "that is like the worst date ever. Oh, you really know how to treat a woman Byakuya."
"It's not a date, see my-"
"What's not a date?" Everyone turned their attention to Red and Kūkaku as they approached but no one said anything. "C'mon tell what's not a date," Kūkaku demanded.
"Byakuya asked Princess Yoruichi to go catch koi on a Saturday night," QT managed to reply between snickers.
"He's right that's not a date, at least I hope not." Kūkaku tossed her had back and laughed, QT, and Red joined in everyone was laughing but Byakuya and Yoruichi.
Yoruichi quickly put an end to the laughter. "Byakuya I'd be happy to help you. Just come by around seven and I'll be ready". She smiled "his smile" once again melting away the frown frozen on his face.
"Very well I will see you then." Byakuya turned and left. He reached the courtyard in a few minutes. Byakuya paused for a moment as he saw Emeka.
Emeka was setting up to practice his golf swing. "Young Kuchiki."
"Emeka-sama"
Emeka placed the golf ball on the tee without looking at Byakuya. Byakuya was tired he'd been laughed at and now he was being ignored. He decided to leave, but Emeka words stopped Byakuya, "Kuchiki, I heard from Ai that you waited for Yoruichi all night somewhere near Kinkakuji".
The words sent a chill through Byakuya stiffing any response, his silence was enough to answer Emeka. Emeka pulled out a nine iron from his black leather golf bag and continued, "You know Shihoin women are as stubborn as they are beautiful, compassionate as they are brave, and are willing to make sacrifices most would not even consider".
After one practice swing Emeka put the nine iron back and pulled out a driver. Byakuya remained silent with his body turned from Emeka. A part Byakuya did not want to turn and see the elder Shihoin turning would be make Emeka's words more real.
"You know I was worried about Yoruichi that night and I wanted to make sure for myself that she was fine. She wasn't where she was supposed to be so I went to look for her. I found her fighting Gin Ichimaru. I've never asked her about it but I've always questioned her actions regarding that confrontation. Yoruichi should've easily been able to avoid making contact with anyone. She didn't have her zanpaktou. All this time I thought that was why she seemed to be running from him she needed to get the little punk to an open space, but now that doesn't make sense there was more open space near Kinkakuji so why run in the opposite direction?" Emeka got into a perfect golf stance and took a swing. He watched the ball soar away. "Oh well that is the past and the past is just that the past. Have good day, Kuchiki."
Byakuya walked off his feet carried him aimlessly away as his mind flooded with questions and thoughts. Did she know I was there? Was she coming to see me, to say good-bye? Why didn't she tell, why hasn't she told me? Maybe she was just fighting Gin."
The new knowledge pounded on him like a hammer. He needed relief some time to think. He could not labor these thoughts alone so he retreated into his inner world.
The winds were turbulent. They pushed on Byakuya from all angles. His hair and scarf whipped around as he continued foreword.
Senbonzakura ran up to Byakuya. "Master what's wrong? The peace has gone and we are now caught in a storm." He stood, with his long purplish hair blowing all over the place, waiting for answer.
"Hmm" Byakuya ignored the pleas from Senbonzakura and the harsh chill of the wind. He sat down and started to mediate and search for his calmness within.
Senbonzakura joined him as the both tried to calm the raging winds. The winds started to tapper a little but not enough for Senbonzakura. After five minutes Senbonzakura had become frustrated. "Master, this isn't working." He stood up and the winds started again at full blast. "We need to try something else. It's been like forever and nothing has changed. Maybe we should find the demon cat. This is about her isn't it?"
Byakuya sighed, and rose to his feet. He closed his eyes and walked passed Senbonzakura. The wind soon drowned out the sound of Senbonzakura's voice as he tried to talk to Byakuya. Byakuya left his inner world. Byakuya knew that Senbonzakura was right he did need to find Yoruichi and talk to her.
He turned and started walking back to the Shihoin estate. It had turned in to the slowest walk of his entire life. The walk had already taken 10 minutes and he was only half the way there. Byakuya's steps were heavy with indecision as he trudged forward. He even contemplated going back, but then he saw Yoruichi and Kūkaku approaching.
"Byakuya."
"Yoruichi" Byakuya's eyes drifted to Kūkaku for a second the back to Yoruichi. He wanted to ask her about that night but he wanted to ask her in private setting.
"Do you want me to leave so you can discuss your koi catching strategy," Kūkaku yawned. Yoruichi rolled her eyes at Kūkaku.
Byakuya frowned. "No, I just wanted to know if you were busy Friday night, Yoruichi?"
"No, I am not." OK great now we'll catch koi on Friday. That will give you the entire weekend alone with your koi.
"Good I have decided where I want to eat." Both will women's eyes grew wide as they looked at Byakuya. "You did say it was my decision." Byakuya stared at Yoruichi and could see the anticipation in Yoruichi's eyes. "We will be having dinner at the Lord's Leaf."
"That sounds wonderful."
"Well then I will see you at 6:30 PM on Friday."
"Oh you definitely will" Yoruichi gave Byakuya one of "his smiles". The smile seemed to put Byakuya at ease so much so even Kūkaku noticed.
The moment of relaxation quickly ended as Byakuya's body stiffened and his face went back to stone, "Good." He left without another word.
Yoruichi was practically beaming after Byakuya left and Kūkaku noticed. "Yoruichi if were you wouldn't get too excited, it still could be all about forming a koi catching strategy." Kūkaku laughed until Yoruichi punched her hard in the arm.
Meanwhile as Byakuya walked back to his home his mind raced with more thoughts and possibilities about that night. Then it hit him, he realized that he asked Yoruichi to dinner at The Lord's Leaf. The Lord's Leaf was still the most exclusive restaurant in all of the Soul Society. It normally took weeks to get a reservation. The worst part was that the Kuchiki clan did not own the restaurant. He could not use his position in the family to get a table. Byakuya's stomach tensed a little after thinking about how many favors it would take and people he would have to talk to get a table and even then it may take a week. He'd only been there a few of times when he was younger and those times were with his grandfather.
"Grandfather, yes he may have the connections I need." Byakuya started quickly walking to his grandfather's home. Then he stopped after giving more thought to his decision. "If I ask him there's no telling how he'd react," Byakuya closed his eyes and all he could see was Yoruichi's face and happy she was when she found out they were going to The Lord's Leaf, "no, I just have to deal with it I told her that is where we are having dinner and that is where we will go."
With his steps full of determination he marched to his grandfather's home. Byakuya found his grandfather the koi pond feeding the koi for the evening. "Good evening, grandfather."
"Byakuya have you come about the koi?"
"No, I came because I need dinner reservations for The Lord's Leaf."
"The Lord's Leaf very well I'll see what I can do, I maybe able to pull some strings and get you in next week-"
"Grandfather, I need the reservations for this Friday"
"This Friday", Ginrei stopped feeding the koi and just stared a Byakuya for a minute, "are you mad, the weekend is their busiest time. It would be easier to teach a hollow to fetch."
"I understand grandfather, it's just that I told Yoruichi"
"You told her that you could get reservations for this Friday on Wednesday", Ginrei shook his head gently, "Byakuya", Ginrei stopped after seeing the disappointment in Byakuya's eyes, "I'll see what I can do one of the silent partners owes me a favor."
"Thank you, grandfather." Ginrei remained silent and returned to feeding his koi. Byakuya took it his cue to leave and headed back to his home.
-Friday Night
Byakuya arrived at Yoruichi's office at exactly 6:30 PM. He was pleasantly surprised when Yoruichi opened the door wearing a cream colored kimono with lavender markings. It was simple but elegant and she looked beautiful. Yoruichi greeted him with a smile. He just stared at her for a moment. He kept staring until Yoruichi asked, "Are you ready?"
"Oh yes," Byakuya was still in little awe. He wished he'd changed out of his captain's uniform for the evening. He'd even considered but the day had been a long one and he didn't want to be late.
They quickly made it to the restaurant. As usual it was crowded many young nobles were waiting outside hoping for an open table. The Lord's Leaf was so popular that if you were more than five minutes late you lost your table to the first person or the highest bidder.
Byakuya offered Yoruichi his arm as they entered the restaurant. Yoruichi whispered, "This was a very good choice", just before they sat down at the table.
The maître d led the noble pairing to the most secluded table in the restaurant. The waiter, a tall lean man with dark hair and even darker eyes, came to the table within seconds of the maître d's departure. The waiter was very polite as he ran through the house specials and wine list. Byakuya ordered the roasted duck and Yoruichi the seafood house special.
"It's been ages since I've been here, Byakuya." Yoruichi looked around, amazingly nothing had changed, "it still looks exactly the same." The crisp white linen tablecloths were spotless, the black liquored furniture shined, and the huge gold and crystal chandelier in the middle of the room sparkled like diamonds. "What did you do today Byakuya?"
The questioned surprised him. He'd never had the question asked of him before sure he'd been asked, "How was your day?" "Did he have a good day?" or "If he did blank today?" and Byakuya knew he couldn't away with I went to work as the answer. Byakuya recounted his entire day starting with what he had for breakfast to Yoruichi, his day consisted mostly of meetings and completing reports.
"Byakuya your day sounded", she paused and placed a finger on the side of her cheek as she pondered his day, "really boring."
He frowned I fulfill my duties as a captain it was not boring it was work. "Well, what did you do today?"
"Hmm, early this morning I fought 21 new recruits, then I had breakfast and took a quick nap, then I had a meeting, after that I lunch with Nin Nin, then I trained with Soi Fon, after that I had a snack and took a quick nap,"
"Another nap, how many naps do you take a day?"
Yoruichi shrugged her shoulders, "It depends on what I have to do during the day. Why are you offering your lap?"
Byakuya was surprised by the question and thoughts of Yoruichi on his lap entered his mind. The thoughts were so stimulating Byakuya almost fell for Yoruichi's trap and offered his lap, but he was saved by the waiter's quick appearance.
The waiter placed the perfectly prepared dishes before them. "If there is nothing else I can get for you; I'll you two to your meal." The smiled and left the table.
Yoruichi paused after her first bite. "This is scrumptious. Oh yes, back to my day then listen to reports until it was time to get ready for our date". She went back to eating.
Byakuya was stuck on the word date. He didn't say anything he silently agreed that this was a date. They continued eating and even continued with the small talk, which Byakuya did not find annoying for a change. The questions he'd wanted to ask all evening were fighting to coming out. Just as Yoruichi was about to take her last bite Byakuya's voice changed a serious tone "Yoruichi tell me," Byakuya closed his eyes as he paused and Yoruichi she knew from his tone it wasn't going to be something she would want to tell, "were you fighting Gin Ichimaru the night you left?
Yoruichi's eyes widen. Byakuya had never seen Yoruichi look so shocked. How could Byakuya even know about that? No one knows, I never even told Urahara about that run in. "Who told you that?"
"Does the "who" really matter?"
Yoruichi looked down like a child being scold and forced to tell the truth. She began to tell the story of that even "That night I happened to stumble upon Gin, Aizen, and Tousen and I overheard them talking".
"Maybe if we try wit someone young and powerful it'll work," said young Gin
Tousen responded wittingly, "So are you volunteering Gin?"
"No, no, no but I got someone in mind.
"Oh really Gin." Aizen said with a knowing smile.
"Oh yes da timing is perfect too. Dontcha think?" Gin's smile became absolutely sinister.
"Gin, make it so. Tousen and I will be waiting."
The three went their separate ways and Yoruichi followed Gin. Gin was too confident to worry about anyone who dared to follow him, he'd just kill them ask questions later. She noticed Gin seemed to be wondering around aimlessly as if he were looking for something. Then suddenly Gin headed in one distinct direction. Yoruichi sensed Byakuya's spiritual pressure and knew exactly where Gin was heading. That bastard he's heading to our training spot and to-. Yoruichi knew she had to stop Gin before he got there.
Yoruichi flashed stepped quickly in front of Gin. She questioned, "And where do you think you're going?"
Without out missing a beat Gin quickly answered the masked figure in front of him, "To get a specimen."
"Another innocent victim for your hollowfication experiments, huh? Well I can't just standby and let that happen"
"Oh too bad," Gin briefly opened his eyes, "shoot to kill." His zanpaktou, Shino, pierced the space in between them as the blade elongated and headed straight for Yoruichi. Yoruichi was able to dodge the blade resulting in the blade cutting through several trees.
"Now wasn't that a cute trick", said Yoruichi just as she struck Gin hard in the back. He went flying forward. Yoruichi went after him she was ready to deliver another blow but even Gin's state Shino fired out again. She quickly had to dodge it. Yoruichi landed her feet across from Gin.
"Looks like this is going to be fun," said the smiling Gin. Shino again head for Yoruichi and again Gin missed.
"I can do this all night your, aim is terrible, " baited Yoruichi from a nearby tree branch. Gin did not stop smiling but Yoruichi could by the change in his stance he was more serious. She also noticed the raise in his spiritual pressure there was no doubt Gin was alerting Tousen and Aizen to their location. Aizen and Tousen would be there aid Gin in a few moments and she couldn't risk letting them anywhere near Kinkakuji.
The blade hurled toward Yoruichi this time even faster. It sliced right though the thick tree branch Yoruichi was using for support. It was another miss but he was getting closer and the blade was moving faster. Yoruichi came down feet first trying to kick Gin but he managed to tumble out of the way. Gin quickly got back on to his feet just as Yoruichi attempted a roundhouse kick. Gin was able to partially block it but it still sent him flying backwards. Gin used Shino to get some distance between he and Yoruichi. The two opponents stood only a few feet from each other measuring each other up.
Yoruichi knew Gin would strike first all she had to do was move. She did move prompting him to fire again she dodged it. She moved quickly to the left and pretended to head for him. He moved quickly to the right and Yoruichi backtracked gaining more space away from him. Gin thought he had her and again he tried to strike. This time she moved backwards. Gin figured she was moving away using the trees as cover. Gin was right Yoruichi used the trees to her advantage. Finally, they stopped when Yoruichi and Gin reached the edge of a clearing.
"Out of trees Yoruichi-san", Gin waited for a reaction but did get not get one from the female dressed in all black standing just a few feet away. "Everything they told me about your skills was true. I am impressed."
"Gin, everything I've heard about you is true as well. You really are a prodigy."
"Oh you say such sweet things it almost makes me disappointed this night has to end. I must tell Byakuya of the fun we had". His eyes opened for a few seconds "It's been fun Yoruichi-san."
Yoruichi activated her shunko. The light from Yoruichi blinded Gin for a moment. Yoruichi did not hesitate she fired missing Gin completely but she did lay a path of destruction to the left.
"Oh, you missed"
"Did I really?" Yoruichi grinned.
Suddenly they both felt a great deal of spiritual pressure moving quickly in their direction. Gin and Yoruichi knew it wasn't Aizen and Tousen. Yoruichi's blast boomed like thunder alerting many shinigami to their location too many for Aizen, Tousen, and Gin to takeout without suspicion. Those shinigami were headed to investigate the disturbance.
"So that's the little game you were playing." Gin shook his head and gave her an evil grin. "I could still kill you, you're a traitor."
"Gin you didn't think you could catch the Goddess of Flash that easily." Yoruichi disappeared with those words, just as the rain started to fall.
"That's what happened that evening Byakuya". Yoruichi waited for a reaction from Byakuya. She was not sure how he would react.
They were planning on adding me to their list of experiments. Yoruichi fought to protect me, but she would've done the same for anyone. He took her hand,"Yoruichi when you found them were you coming to say good-bye to me?"
Before she could answer Byakuya the waiter quickly came over to take their plates. Yoruichi used the waiter's timely appearance to take her hand from Byakuya. "Thank you" Yoruichi she smiled at the waiter. The waiter turned to Byakuya who frowned. After seeing Byakuya's annoyed look the waiter quickly left the table. Yoruichi placed both hands on her lap and sat back in the chair. "Byakuya, I wasn't coming to say good-bye to you when I ran into Gin."
"Oh I see," why would she? Byakuya sat back in his chair. Yoruichi could read the disappointment on his face he made no effort to mask his feeling from her.
Byakuya that's one of the reasons I didn't want to tell you what happened that evening. I knew the one part you'd focus on was that I wasn't coming to say good-bye. She blurted out, "Byakuya couldn't say good-bye to you." It would've made things even more difficult.
But why, it would've been so easy. You just walked away. Byakuya's thoughts were interrupted when the waiter brought Yoruichi's dessert.
"This is for you madam", the waiter placed a giant sundae in front of Yoruichi, "please let me know if it is to your liking". The sundae was big enough for three people to eat, dripping with hot fudge and caramel, under a mountain of whipped crème and topped with wet walnuts. Yoruichi didn't hesitate to dive in spoon first. She moaned from the delight.
"This is absolutely delicious. Byakuya would you like some? Byakuya shook his head to decline the offer. She took another bite. The waiter smiled and slowly left. "Byakuya, you shouldn't have," gleefully added. She took a few more spoonfuls.
Byakuya watched Yoruichi continue to eat. There was a childlike glow around her as she dived spoon first into the mountain of ice cream. A part of him wished had been the one to bring the joy she was experiencing but he wasn't. "Yoruichi I didn't", he watched Yoruichi paused with the spoon still her mouth, "I didn't order the sundae." Byakuya motioned for the waiter and the waiter quickly came over. "Who ordered the sundae?"
"I don't know, sir", the waiter cleared his throat, "we were told by a messenger to bring this to you."
Byakuya carefully watched Yoruichi's reaction. She looked puzzled as she stared at the waiter while taking another spoonful of the dessert. If it wasn't Byakuya, then who sent the sundae Yoruichi continued eating and thinking. "Did the messenger say anything else?"
"He just said to bring you the dessert. It is our largest dessert. Is it not to your pleasure madam?" The waiter looked at Yoruichi practically begging her to say yes.
"Yes it's delicious." Yoruichi took another spoonful and smiled.
"Very good", the waiter smiled and left Yoruichi to enjoy her delicious treat, he knew as long as she liked it he'd get a big tip.
Yoruichi looked over to Byakuya. He looked displeased. I wonder if that look is from the Gin story, the not saying good-bye, or the sundae. "It's probably from my grandparents. They know I how much I used to love these, well the smaller ones when I was a kid". Yes it must be from them the only other person knows I am here with Byakuya is Kūkaku and she'd only buy if should be here to eat half. Maybe it was just Pa Pa, Nin Nin would never let me get one this big. Yoruichi noticed Byakuya's faced seemed a bit more pleasant. "Are you sure you don't want to at least try it?"
"No thank you."
Yoruichi continued to eat her sundae. Byakuya just sat quietly and watched. "Byakuya, is there something wrong?" I know there is, just talk to me.
"No," Byakuya curtly responded.
Despite wanting to eat the entire sundae Yoruichi soon stopped. Don't tell me you're closing the door again. I knew I shouldn't have told you. It's like Pa Pa says some people prefer not knowing it keeps them from facing… "I think I've had enough, Byakuya" in more ways than one.
The waiter came over as soon as Yoruichi placed her napkin on the table. "Are you satisfied madam? "
"Everything was more than satisfactory."
"Very good. The gentleman who sent your dessert also wanted me to add once you were finished size does matter when it's something pleasurable".
Yoruichi knew immediately who sent the sundae. Damn! QT you idiot. Yoruichi tried to mask her anger with another puzzled look. She looked at Byakuya there was no attempt to mask his displeasure. A scowl was chiseled into his stone face.
"Is there thing else you'd two would like?"
"No" responded Byakuya for he and Yoruichi. There was coldness in Byakuya's voice that sent a shiver down the waiter's spine.
The waiter swallowed hard trying to free the words caught throat. "Very well sir, here is the bill, and." Byakuya took the bill and signed it before the waiter had time to finish his statement. "Thank you." The waiter quickly turned from Byakuya, "Madam, would you like for me to prepare the rest", he looked down at the half uneaten sundae, "for you to take home?"
"No thank you, I have had more than enough for the night," Yoruichi added with a hint of anger in her voice. This night did not turn out the way she or Byakuya had planned or hope. Byakuya I hoped for answers, but now he had more questions. A part of him really wanted to Yoruichi to say she was coming to say good-by and it pained him, but she did protect him. Yoruichi had protected him but she knew that wasn't enough to make up for a 100 years. He still didn't understand her position and her sacrifices. She felt the walls go up around him once again. He was closing the door on her yet again and she didn't know what to do. They walked home in silence both lost in their own thoughts.
They made back to the Shihoin estate. "I guess this good night." Yoruichi broke through the silence. She looked at Byakuya hoping to get something besides a cold stare.
"Good night," his eyes held more confusion than anything, "I'll see you tomorrow evening."
Yoruichi had forgotten about catching koi. She found some happiness in the thought of them spending some more time together even if it is just to catch koi. Tomorrow things might go better no tomorrow things will go better. "I will see you tomorrow."
Byakuya turned and walked away. Yoruichi turned and walked into the Shihoin estate. The first thing Yoruichi did was found QT. "QT, I can't believe you, what were you thinking?" The anger filled her golden eyes.
"What did QT do?"
"What, what did you do? The sundae QT, the DAMN SUNDAE", yelled Yoruichi.
"You didn't like it" QT held his head down, "please don't be mad, QT thought I mean I thought," he looked up again his face was so sad it looked as if he would cry at any moment, "you'd like it. They said it was their biggest and most popular dessert, that no one could resist it. I know how you like ice cream, I thought you'd love it."
Yoruichi's voice softened as she looked at QT's droopy face. "Normally, I'd love it but tonight was not the night to try it. Let's just say it wasn't the appropriate gift, Byakuya"
"Byakuya had a problem with it they told me it was big enough for two people", QT had worry in his voice that surprised Yoruichi.
"Byakuya doesn't even like sweets, but that's not the point." Yoruichi sighed, "QT"
"I'll fix it."
"What?"
"I'll let him know it was from me that it was just something to repay you for bringing my music to life". His turquoise eyes, showed a shattered man. "I'll make him understand it was all my fault and that you had nothing to do."
"QT don't"
"I have to, the last thing I want is for you to suffer because of me" QT flashed stepped away. He soon found Byakuya.
Byakuya had taken the scenic route home hoping time alone in the dark would clear his thoughts. Tonight he'd learned more than he'd expected. The new knowledge didn't stop the winds but they had calmed some. Byakuya felt QT's spiritual pressure but decided to ignore it and keep walking.
"Byakuya are you trying to ignore QT?" He raised his spiritual pressure taunting Byakuya. Byakuya continued walking. He didn't feel like being bother with QT. "C'mon Byakuya don't be like that tell QT all about your date, QT heard that dessert was absolutely delicious."
Byakuya finally stopped prince or no prince he wanted to teach QT some manners. Byakuya turned to face QT there was a quiet anger rising inside of Byakuya. He used his words to bite back his anger, "I have nothing to say to say you." Byakuya started to turn back around.
"What's a matter Byakuya? Upset QT managed to give Yoruichi more pleasure in a few minutes then you did in an entire evening and I wasn't even in the room".
Byakuya wanted to knock the smirk off of QT's face but he instead remained composed. "I suggest you watch your words."
"Watch my words", he laughed lightly, "and they say you don't have a sense of humor. You won't be making jokes when you watch me take her away." Then QT disappeared like the wind.
A/N
Velveteen: Byakuya and Yoruichi finally made it to The Lord's Leaf.
Peace in Chaos: Yeah it only took a hundred years.
Velveteen: And Gin showed up again as well.
Peace in Chaos: Yes, I still heart Gin and think that Yoruichi fighting him would be interesting especially after seeing his bankai.
Velveteen: QT is still there and causing trouble.
Miko: I hate him and his damn sundae, why is he still there, the Shihoin celebration is over :(
Peace in Chaos: He's there b/c he can be and he likes being near Yoruichi.
Velveteen: QT likes being a little too near Yoruichi, Byakuya should've decked him.
Miko: Next time Byakuya should knock his ass out.
Peace in Chaos: Geez again with all the QT hate. We'll stop for now before ya'll get upset. This ends another chapter, thank you for reading it please leave a comment or review I love hearing from you guys, it gives me a lot of motivation. Until next time peace