Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach it is owned by Tite Kubo. I do own the OCs. Sorry it took so long for the update. It took longer write then I thought it would. It's a long one, I am not going to tell you how many pages you'll have to read it and see. Thank you so much for the favs, reviews, alerts, and PMs. I may not always have access to a computer but I still check the reviews on my phone whenever I can get a strong enough signal, they really are motivational.
Per request from UnleashUrImagination I posted a link on my profile so you can see the Shihoin clan members. I am still learning to draw so if you've already imagined the characters run with your thoughts :) I hope this helps
"My, my, what's so funny?" Everyone stopped and looked at QT. "QT loves a good laugh and it must be funny if Uncle Az is laughing." He placed his hand gently on Az's slender shoulder.
"Oh, Sho, I was just talking about Yoruichi and Kuchiki sleeping together for a 1000 years." Az laughed a little more.
QT did not find the comment funny. All of the brightness dropped from his voice as he responded. "Uncle I am surprised at you. Saying those things about the beautiful princess of the Shihoin clan." QT turned to Yoruichi who could only shake her head at Az's response. Byakuya leaned closer to Yoruichi just enough for their bodies to make contact subtly stating his position regarding the matter.
Az frowned and stared his steel gray eyes into QT's turquoise ones. He then took his long black cane and tapped QT on the head with the back of the cane's golden dragon head handle. "Boy get your mind out of the gutter."
QT rubbed his head, "But uncle-"
"Don't but me boy. I was just referring to Byakuya paying Yoruichi in naps for piano lessons," Az turned his attention to his smiling wife, "wasn't I".
"Yes, dear," Ai fought back her laughter, "we know."
"Well in that case sign me up." QT laughed from the back his throat and stared from Yoruichi's mouth to her breast. "I'll pay double."
Byakuya glared, QT stared, and Yoruichi responded blocking the male testosterone filling the room, "QT, you already know how to play piano."
"True, but QT doesn't know how to play violin," he smiled mischievously, "but I am willing to pay any price if you're my teacher."
QT's flirting was interrupted by another tap from Az's cane. "Boy keep your mind on your music and out the gutter. I bet Kuchiki isn't having those kind of thoughts."
A coy smile flashed over Yoruichi's face. Az you'd be stunned by the thoughts Byakuya has been having lately. Yoruichi gently bit her lip as she thought back to their most recent rendezvous and what she and Byakuya might have been doing if he got his way.
The small action caught Byakuya's attention and caused the love mark Yoruichi left on him early to tingle sending a sensation through his body. His eyes filled with desire as he stared her. Yoruichi could feel the heat from his gaze but dare not turn to face it this was not the time or place for that. Yoruichi wasn't the only one to notice Byakuya's stare. The others noticed he was not staring at Yoruichi as a friend but as a lover.
Luckily for Byakuya Emeka had his back turned, as he searched for a bow, at least he didn't have to fend off Emeka's glare but it was unluckily for Byakuya that QT noticed. The dimpled faced royal's mind began to churn and his eye burned with jealousy. Byakuya didn't even notice the frown manipulating QT's face. Byakuya could only see Yoruichi, he really wanted to take Az's advice get started with his payment right now.
"It's time for us to start practice Princess Yoruichi." QT's glare finally caught Byakuya's attention as QT's words broke into Byakuya's lust filled fantasy. Byakuya glared back from the corners of his eye.
Once again Yoruichi was the one to defuse the situation. "Okay, Sho, lets get this over with." She grabbed violin case from the piano. The case pulled her arm like a heavy weight even though it only weighed few pounds she lugged it like a ball and chain. "I am ready."
QT noticed that Yoruichi was not carrying her normal case. Her normal violin case was black and rectangular with an orange interior. The violin case was custom made for Yoruichi. The case Yoruichi carried today was a plain black case. Yoruichi noticed QT staring at the case. "My violin is still broken", she said in strained voice as she passed by on her way out of the door.
QT knew as well as everyone in the room that Yoruichi treasured her violin. QT remembered Yoruichi saying that her violin was why she could bring his music to life, she just played and her violin sang. QT watched Yoruichi disappear into the hall. "It's a shame he couldn't fix it. Yoruichi-sama doesn't have to play tonight," QT said his words laced with sincerity.
"Emeka-sama is there anyone else that can fix the violin", Byakuya looked the elder Shihoin in the eye and with an all-to-familiar determination in his voice added, "I will take the violin and have it fixed."
"There's only one other person in the Soul Society and he's a difficult man to deal with."
"Where can I find him?"
"Find him that's one of the reason he's so difficult. His name is Oden Icee. He retired some 150 years ago and does his best to avoid work". Emeka laughed. "He avoided work before he retired. He's incredibly talented but prefers to relax. Rizu was even his apprentice."
"So he is capable of fixing Yoruichi's violin before tonight's performance?" Byakuya questioned with a hint of caution he wanted to make sure Oden could fix it before the performance otherwise he would have to think of another way to fix Yoruichi's problem.
"Well yes but even if you found him chances are he'd brush it off until next week, then next month, and so on. Kuchiki he's not going just do it because you ask."
"What if I ask?" QT moved closer to Emeka and Byakuya. "Byakuya, QT thinks it's a great idea and we'll work together". QT flashed his perfect dimpled smile. Byakuya frowned at QT's over zealousness and willing to help. "QT would do anything for Princess Yoruichi. Red will assist you so we can find this Oden person. Let Oden know that whatever his going rate is we will quadruple it and that he will be doing a service for the royal family which will not be forgotten."
"Sho I am surprised and pleased with your offer and young Kuchiki I am especially glad you're willing to do this for Yoruichi," Adaeze turned from QT and Byakuya to Emeka, "Meka tell them everything you know about Oden."
"OK, this is all I know Oden enjoys fishing and bird watching, he could just be roaming in the woods as we speak. He was notorious for putting up a "gone fishing sign" on his store door. He lives in 4th Ward and his wife lives in 5th Ward," Emeka paused as he noticed Byakuya and QT's shocked expressions, "long story they love each other but can't live together. He plays shogi but mostly in the Rukongai. I used to see him at several spots around 57th District and the 44th District. There's a chance he's at Crafted Strings, Rizu's shop, or at Rizu's home in the 7th Ward. Rizu is his son-in-law and Oden likes to check up on his old shop, but he prefers spending time with his grandchildren".
"Thank you, Emeka-sama"
"Yes, thank you. Byakuya looks like your going to need more than just Red take two guards as well. I'll send Red to the shop and to his home and send the guards to help you "QT stared at Byakuya with his perfect dimpled smile once again.
Byakuya was hesitant in responding. He didn't trust QT and he certainly didn't need his help. Byakuya chose not to say anything. Yoruichi needed her violin and that was what was important. He was fully confident that he would be able to find Oden and get the violin repaired without any help. Byakuya ignored QT. "Emeka-sama I'll send for the violin once Oden is found."
"Oh one other thing before you go Kuchiki Oden's grandfather built Yoruichi's violin, Oden may not want anyone else to work it besides him or Rizu."
Byakuya nodded and left. His steps were full determination Byakuya was going to find Oden and he was going to get him to fix the violin. Yoruichi had a problem and he was going to fix it for her.
Red arrived within seconds of Byakuya's departure. "Red you're just the man I wanted to see", QT smiled at his old friend and quickly relayed the task. Red left immediately. QT stopped the others from leaving the room. "QT believes it would be best not to inform the princess. Red is more than capable of finding Oden but the window is so small Red might not be able to find him in time. There's no need to get Yoruichi-sama's hopes up". They all agreed and hurried to the practice room.
When they arrived Yoruichi was ready and waiting. "What took you all so long?"
"We had find a bow for your grandfather?"
Really Nin Nin, all of you. Yoruichi lowered her brow and stared at her grandfather who was avoiding eye contact. Maybe they were grilling Byakuya I shouldn't have left him alone with them. Wait "Where's Byakuya?"
"He ran off to do a captain thing I think." QT flashed the most innocent smile Yorucihi had ever seen.
Yoruichi knew something was up started to ask more questions but Az finally arrived with Ai on his arm. He leaned over to his wife and whispered, "You know I was wrong about Kuchiki."
"Oh really you don't think he's arrogant anymore."
"No, not that, I was wrong about his thoughts about Yoruichi."
Ai laughed lightly as she leaned into Az laying her head on his wiry shoulder. She whispered, "Speaking of thoughts, I was thinking we could take a nap after we're done here."
A smile crept over Az's face as he poked QT's hamstring with his cane. "Boy don't just stand there get started with practice". QT looked back at his uncle who gave him a stern look. "We don't have all day to just hang around."
Yoruichi noticed Ai gave Az a kiss on his cheek after his antics and how Adaeze was smiling at Emeka as he told one of his stories she could not help but smile as her eyes drifted from the loving older couple to her grandparents. Her grandparents had always been Yoruichi's yardstick to measure a couple. Ai and Az had been together even longer than her grandparents and they were just as much in love maybe even more.
Yoruichi found herself drifting off into teenage thoughts and dreams wondering if she could find a love like Az and Ai's or Adaeze and Emeka's. Her eyes fluttered closed as she pondered on the thought and all she could see was Byakuya's face. She didn't see him with scowl or his normal face of stone he had small smile and his eyes were filled with contentment and peace. Byakuya are you the one I can entrust my heart to, the one to hold my hand a 1000 years from now? Yoruichi's quietly searched for Byakuya's spiritual and to her surprise she found him in the direction of the 5th Ward.
Byakuya figured Oden wasn't at Crafted Strings otherwise Kūkaku would've asked him to fix the violin. Instead of going to Oden's home or to Rizu's home Byakuya decided to track down Oden's wife instead. Emeka said they loved each so there was a much greater chance of her knowing where Oden was.
Byakuya searched the 5th Ward for over 40 minutes before finding Oden's wife, Cammy. She was a very thin tall overly frank woman with a surprisingly loud husky voice. Every word she spoke sounded as if she were yelling. She complained for almost 10 minutes about Oden's laziness and selfish behavior.
Byakuya mentally sighed and blocked out the booming words as he stared at the willowy leather faced woman. He would have walked away five minutes ago but he knew Cammy knew where Oden was from her response. She was too irritated and every insult towards Oden came from fresh disappoint. She pounded the harsh words like a chef pounds fresh meat as it was almost as if she was tenderizing her recent hurt feelings.
"Kuchiki when you see him tell him he needs to walk the dog, find the cat, help me weed the garden, paint the flower pots"
Byakuya interrupted, "Where will I find Oden?"
She placed her hand on her curve less hips, "I told you he went fishing. There's only two places he can be Lake Eash or Lake Syre. Search for him at Eash or Syre and you'll find the old buzzard."
"Thank you." Byakuya turned away and quickly moved on as he ignored Cammy yelling regurgitating her list of chores for Oden.
Byakuya went to Lake Eash first. The lake was filled with older men, there were so many one might think it was "Old Man Fishing Day". Byakuya did not sigh or become defeated when he saw the huge number. He intensely went around to each of the silver, grey, and balding men inquiring about Oden. After all his hard work and search he learned Oden was not there. Byakuya wasted no time and headed for Lake Syre.
Byakuya arrived quickly and he was in luck there were only few older men fishing. Byakuya questioned the first group of men. The men laughed each denying they were not Oden each calling Oden an old goat or an old lazy mule.
The names used to describe Oden caused a bit of worry to invade Byakuya's mind. It was getting late. He had been searching for Oden for almost three hours time was short and Oden was going to be more difficult to deal with than he first thought. He did not let thoughts deter him he continued searching.
Two older men pointed to Byakuya in the direction to find Oden. When Byakuya arrived Oden was asleep setting up with a fishing rod in his hand. "Are you Icee Oden?"
The only reply Byakuya received was snoring. Byakuya cleared his throat and raised his voice, "Excuse me, are you Icee Oden?"
Byakuya's voice shook the old man. He adjusted his sunglasses and cleared his throat then pretended to fish not answering Byakuya's question. He turned his head slightly and almost dropped his fishing rod when he saw Byakuya. "What the hell is wrong with you sneaking up on people?"
"Are you Icee Oden?"
"Who the hell wants to know?"
Byakuya took a deep breath, he would need to remain composed, "I am Captain Byakuya Kuchiki and head of the Kuchiki clan, I am here because I need for you to fix a violin. The-"
"Humph, I'm retired go find someone else to bother." Oden turned his back to Byakuya and continued fishing.
"I am willing to pay whatever price you ask to fix the violin today. I –"
"Today! Are you deaf or dumb? I said I am retired go find someone who needs your money captain and leave me alone."
Byakuya closed his eyes and saw the sadness in Yoruichi's eyes when she learned her violin could not be fixed. Her eyes went to him because she need his help and he was going to help her even if that meant dealing with Oden if he was an lazy ornery old goat. "Icee, I" Byakuya opened his eyes in time to see Oden walking away.
Oden moved quickly for someone so lazy. He had already established 30 feet between he and Byakuya. Byakuya hurried behind him. Oden snarled, "Damn, leave me alone I don't need your money and so stop following me."
"If you don't need my money than what do you want?"
"I want you to leave me alone," Oden sat down and started fishing again, "you're scaring away all the fish.
Byakuya looked at Oden's empty fishing basket and the perfect offer came to mind. "So, you like fishing?"
"What do you think?" Oden rudely responded.
Byakuya ignored the attitude, "How would you like a month of unlimited access to the Kuchiki Lake as payment for fixing the violin?"
"A month you say." A smile split Oden's weathered face. "Where's the violin?"
"It is at the Shihoin compound. We should leave now-"
"Shihoin you say", a coy smile covered Oden's face, "is it for Ai by any chance?"
"No, we-"
"Adaeze plays a viola, do you mean viola?" The smile remained on Oden's face.
"No, I-"
Oden's smile grew slightly, "Has Abha switch from flute to violin?" His eyes lit up, "Is it for her?"
"No, we-"
Oden frowned, "Then who?"
"Shihoin Yoruichi," Byakuya noticed Oden scratching his head, "She is Adaeze-sama's granddaughter."
"Oh yes," the coy smile was replaced by a larger dirty smile, "Oh yes the young clan leader. I have seen her she's definitely a Shihoin woman. Just send her over to Crafted Strings in about a hour I'll fix the violin for her."
Byakuya quickly interpreted Oden's smile and the thoughts behind it. "I will go Shihoin compound and retrieve the violin and deliver it to you promptly". The smile fell from Oden's face and Byakuya quickly left the disappointed Oden to get the violin.
Byakuya could not wait to tell Yoruichi. It was all he could think about. He could see her smile, he could hear joyous laugh. The thought of him being the one to make her happy sent an adrenaline powered rush through his body.
It had been hours since he left his office he felt it would be best to make a quick stop at the 6th Division to check on things before heading to Shihoin compound. It was a good decision Byakuya felt Captain Unohana's presence as soon as he reached the hall to his office. He knew she wasn't alone. Byakuya promptly walked in and found Renji and Unohana talking.
"Good afternoon Captain Kuchiki." Unohana greeted him warmly as he entered his office. "Captain Kuchiki, I am here to ask for your assistance. Captain Ukitake is still not feeling well and his co-third seats have not returned from their mission. Several members of the 13th Division will be running reconnaissance in less than 15 minutes. They will need leadership and I wanted you to stand in for Captain Ukitake just for few hours.
A few hours, now, why now I have get Yoruichi's violin fixed. Byakuya was once again torn between duties and Yoruichi. "Captain Unohana I" He wanted to say he would do it later. He wanted to stay free from the arms of his mistress just a little longer. He just wanted to see Yoruichi and give her the news. Then Unohana smiled, it was her quiet way of letting him know he had no other choice. "I will lead the team."
"Very good Captain Kuchiki and thank you. The team is already ready."
As soon as Unohana left Byakuya requested that Renji go to the Shihoin compound to retrieve the violin and take it to Crafted Strings. Renji raced to the Shihoin compound as fast as he could. Renji wasn't the only red head racing to the Shihoin compound.
Red raced there too. He walked in, QT could tell by Red's lowered brows he was not able to find Oden. "Forgive me Prince Sho, we were unable to find the Oden person to fix Princess Yoruichi's violin."
Yoruichi quickly stood up. "My violin", her eyes locked on to Red. She moved forward.
QT quickly stepped between Yoruichi and Red. "Princess Yoruichi I am so, so sorry. I didn't mean for you to find out about this. I've failed you."
"What's going on QT?"
"I wanted to get your violin fixed for tonight by the person who trained Rizu, but we couldn't find him. I offered to pay for the repairs but it wasn't enough. I should have looked for Oden but I mistakenly thought it would be best leave the search to Byakuya and Red." He took Yoruichi's hand and dropped to one knee. "Please forgive me". He stared at Yoruichi with his best puppy dog eyes.
"QT it's OK at least you tried-"
Yoruichi stopped as Renji rushed in, the tattooed vice captain was shocked to she QT on one knee holding Yoruichi's hand. He shook his head in disbelief. He moved forward cautiously. "Forgive the intrusion, Yoruichi-dono, Captain Kuchiki sent me to get your violin so it could be repaired."
A huge smile came over Yoruichi's face she pulled her hand from QT's hand. "I'll go get it now." Yoruichi was gone before anyone else could say anything.
There were smiles all around the music hall. All the smiles were aimed at Renji. It made him feel a lot better about his intrusion and mission. That was until Renji saw QT. QT's face was emotionless but his eyes held a disapproving glare.
"Here you go Renji," Yoruichi said surprising Renji as she seemed to appear out of nowhere, "and thank you."
"No problem Yoruichi-dono."
"Yes, thank you, Renji, QT is very please. Red will escort you to Crafted Strings. The payment arrangement for the repair still needs to be worked out."
Yoruichi was still smiling after Red and Renji left. "Thank you QT." She smiled at him sending a 1000 butterfly a flutter.
"Damn I am surprised, Kuchiki found Oden."
"Well you shouldn't be Pa Pa, it is Byakuya we're talking about". Yoruichi smiled Byakuya's special smile as she gazed at the replacement violin. "I'll have to thank him tonight when comes to the celebration."
Yoruichi's words and actions killed QT's butterflies. He didn't let it show but his resentment for Byakuya rose up another level. He needed to do something get Byakuya out of the way.
Later that evening Byakuya arrived at Crafted Strings. He walked in his noise filled with the scent fresh cut wood. The small shop was filled with beautiful string instruments but there was no one there to assist him "Is anyone here?"
Byakuya waited but there was no response. Where is Oden? If that man has gone fishing without fixing Yoruichi's violin I will-. The sound of something hard hitting the wooden floor caught Byakuya's attention. He moved quickly to find the source of the noise. He not only found the source of the sound but also Oden. Oden was asleep at his workbench.
Oden was deep in sleep he did not wake up even after knocking over his bamboo cup filled with water spilling it all over the floor. Byakuya cleared his throat, "Icee Oden". There was no response. Byakuya tried again "Icee Oden" and there was no response. Byakuya moved closer and raised his voice a little, "Icee Oden"
Oden woke up and shook himself to an awaken state. "Keep it down I am trying to work. Cammy," Oden turned and saw Byakuya, "Oh it's you."
"I've come for the violin."
"I'll gave it to one of those red headed fellows."
"Vice Captain Renji Abrai?"
"I guess if that's the one with the goatee"
Goatee that's not Renji, that's… Byakuya stormed out of the shop and headed straight for the Shihoin compound. The celebration had started over an hour ago the hall was already filled. Byakuya scanned the crowed searching for Red and for Yoruichi. He saw Yoruichi on the far side of the hall 100 feet away. Byakuya headed straight for her and nothing was stopping him. He ignored people trying to speak to him. He squeezed past people standing in his path. He cleared 75 feet in seconds.
Byakuya did all that just to see QT present with the violin. Everything seemed to crash around him as he saw QT get the smile that should've been meant for him. Then Yoruichi gave QT a hug and all Byakuya could hear was white noise as the anger started to build. He glared at QT as QT held Yoruichi close to him, much too close for Byakuya's comfort. That bastard!
Byakuya moved forward but was stopped by a gentle pull on his shoulder. Byakuya turned his head to see Ukitake smiling at him along with Unohana and Shunsui. "Byakuya I just wanted to thank you for stepping up and take my team out earlier."
"You're welcome." Byakuya snapped his head back quickly. His eyes locked with Yoruichi's eyes as QT rushed her to the stairs for the stage. He read her lips as she mouthed "thank you". The two small words soothe the growing anger inside Byakuya.
It was time for the performance. Each guest stopped whatever he/she was doing to listen. The large crowd of friends, family, and peers started moving closer to the stage. The crowed soon swallowed Byakuya but he wasn't going to move. He was in the perfect spot right in front of the violinist.
Yoruichi gave him his special smile and started to play. The sound coming from the violin was beautiful. The violin seemed to really be singing. Byakuya listened to the life Yoruichi put into each note. He was listening so intently the other instruments soon faded away and all he could here was Yoruichi playing. She was playing with her heart and soul and he knew it he could feel it. Byakuya only stopped focusing on Yoruichi for a moment when Ai took her spot. Emeka's twin brother Kubota along with Abha and her son Radu joined Ai on stage.
Byakuya turned his attention back to Yoruichi who was now missing from the stage. "Byakuya I can't see." Byakuya didn't say anything. The things he wanted to say couldn't be said in front such a large crowd. He moved over and Yoruichi cut in front of him. "That's much better," Yoruichi looked up at Byakuya and smiled, "this is going to be great. It's been decades since I've heard Ai and Abha play together."
Yoruichi was so close Byakuya could breath her in, he wanted to wrap his arms around her and get lost in the music but he couldn't do that. He was not one for public displays of affection and this was not the time or place to display his affection. He placed his hands firmly at his sides denying his fingers from reaching out and touching Yoruichi. He tried to focus only on the music and not the woman standing so very close to him.
I won't push Byakuya, but I'll nudge you just a little. The music started and Yoruichi leaned back into Byakuya. She felt Byakuya immediately stiffened from the contact. He still stood with his hands locked at his sides, but she soon felt him relaxed. It was getting harder for Byakuya not to take Yoruichi in his arms with each passing note.
It was getting harder for QT to stomach seeing Byakuya standing that close to Yoruichi. The second song was almost over and Byakuya did not know if he could resist holding her through a third song. Every time he breathed in the sweet scent of lavender enchanted him even more. Whenever Yoruichi would move she stimulated his body with the lightest contact.
QT addressed the audience as soon as the song was over. "I know you guys want another song and we've decided to give you a special treat. Just give us five minutes."
The audience applauded loudly. QT smiled and Emeka frowned. Emeka leaned over to Adaeze and said, "I am hungry and I am tired of playing I'm going to sit this one out."
QT overheard Emeka's comments, "Don't worry about Emeka-sama." He quickly ran to the edge of the stage where Byakuya and Yoruichi were standing. "Princess, I need you," QT stared at Yoruichi with a sorrowful look, "Emeka and the others are spent and we need to play one more song". He held up one finger, "Just one more song, a duet to end the night on a good note. Pretty please". He flashed his dimpled smile.
"Just one song." Yoruichi turned to Byakuya, "We'll talk later." She headed for the stage. Byakuya watched Yoruichi until she disappeared into the staging area.
"Byakuya, see how easy that was", Byakuya looked up at QT out the corner of his eye and QT smugly added, "it's only a matter of time before she's mine." QT's face appeared warm and joyous from a distance an onlooker would think QT and Byakuya were having a friendly conversation, but there was nothing friendly in his words.
Byakuya turned and stared QT in the eyes; "You are a fool if you believe that. Yoruichi and I have a connection go back home while you still have your pride." His face showed no emotion but the glare from his eye was enough to let QT know he was dead serious.
QT smirked. "Oh I will go back home and when I do I am taking Yoruichi." QT quickly backed away from the edge of the stage and turned to the others on stage. "Thank you so much for this evening" QT held his head down and shook it lightly, he held his took a deep breath, "you just don't know how happy you made me. I never thought my music could sound so beautiful".
The older Shihoin women all made an "Oh" sound. Yoruichi couldn't help but smile at QT as she entered the stage. Everyone could see Yoruichi's smile including Byakuya.
The others left the stage and QT and Yoruichi played El duo d'amor Número 4. The song was even more beautiful this time around. Yoruichi played it with more passion this time everyone felt it including Byakuya. The audience applauded and raved for five minutes without stopping. Then the comments regarding new prince and princess of music started once again.
Byakuya moved away he did not want to hear more about QT and Yoruichi being together in any form. Byakuya ended up losing sight of Yoruichi again. All the nobles he avoided talking to during the last celebration found him and this time he did not have Ginrei draw their attention. He suffered through meaningless chitchat and political hobnobbing for almost an hour before spotting Yoruichi talking with Kūkaku and Urahara.
Byakuya could tell Yoruichi was not happy. Her arms were folder under her breast and a frown pushed down her brow. Byakuya started to navigate through the crowed to reach Yoruichi but was stopped by Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi. Byakuya was surprised and displeased to see Mayuri, mostly displeased. Byakuya never liked talking to the mad scientist.
Mayuri flashed his gold teeth in wicked smile at Byakuya. "Captain Kuchiki, I need to talk to your investigation along with members of the 13th today."
"I've given my report to Captain Unohana talk to her." Byakuya turned his attention back to Yoruichi and she still didn't look happy. He ignored Mayuri's attempt to get information from him and watched Yoruichi from a far.
Byakuya was right Yoruichi was not happy. She had the pleasure of being teased by two old friends.
"Now how close did you say were able to get, Kūkaku?"
"I'd say it was about 15 feet. I doubt Kuchiki even released I was there even after I spoke. I was too busy staring at Yoruichi all puppy-eyed."
Kūkaku and Urahara started laughing loudly. Tessai walked over to see what was so funny Urahara pointed to towards Byakuya and laughed even louder. Byakuya had no doubt Kūkaku and Urahara were talking about him.
Byakuya started to move pass Mayuri. Mayuri frowned his black and white painted face and snapped, "I am not finished with you Captain Kuchiki."
"This discussion is over." Byakuya walked passed Mayuri without another word. He started to navigate through the crowed again. He politely acknowledged other nobles as he move towards Yoruichi.
Meanwhile Yoruichi was still being taunted. She was trying to ignore them all but it was getting harder. Her two friends were good at teasing.
Urahara finally stopped laughing and added, "That close, wow why do you think that was possible?"
"It was because of all the K-I-S-S-I-N-G"
"So Yoruichi-san is it true Kūkaku able to get the drop on you, because you and Byakuya-kun were sitting under a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G?"
"Kisuke, she did not get the drop on me. I am not going to get pulled into your childish taunts so lets just change the subject."
"Fine, Yoruichi, we'll talk about else it's lovely weather we're having isn't Kisuke?"
"I certainly agree, but the weather is boring let's talk about something else."
"Like what, Kisuke."
"We can talk about the birds and the bees. Yoruichi-san might need some information."
Yoruichi cut her eyes at her shaggy blonde friend. Yoruichi noticed Byakuya weaving through the crowd their eyes locked for a moment. She knew he was coming to her so she just watched in waited.
Byakuya suddenly felt a strong gripe on his shoulder. He frowned and snapped his head around. The frown soon dropped as he saw his grandfather.
"Byakuya, a man was captured on the Kuchiki grounds fishing in the clan's private lake. He says you said he could use the lake. Is this true?"
"Yes, grandfather."
Ginrei sighed. He hated to pull Byakuya away but he had to do it. "Let's go Byakuya we'll send our apologies to the Shihoin clan in the morning. The man has been difficult and now your uncles are very upset. We need to clear up the situation now."
"I understand grandfather". Byakuya looked over his shoulder at Yoruichi for just moment then turned and left with his grandfather.
Yoruichi sighed as she watched Byakuya leave. The disappointment showed on her face and Kūkaku noticed and stopped with the jokes and laughing. Kisuke keep laughing.
Kisuke stopped when he saw Byakuya disappear into the crowed with his grandfather. "So Ginrei came to get Byakuya-kun is it past his bedtime or does he need a refresher on the birds and the bees?"
Yoruichi smacked Kisuke hard on the head before Kisuke could laugh.
"Yorucihi-san what was that for?" Yoruichi didn't respond she just walked away. Kisuke rubbed his head and turned to Kūkaku for answers, "what?" She just shook her head in response. Kisuke turned to turned to Tessai, "You know Tessai I should've worn my hat. It would have softened the blow."
Byakuya pushed his chair under the desk and left his office. He had not seen Yoruichi since last evening. He'd spent the entire workday hoping for a surprise visit from the crafty demon cat but she never showed. He searched for her spiritual pressure constantly following her as she moved throughout the Soul Society, but was disappointed she did not come near him all day.
Day soon turned into night and still no visit. Byakuya decided to retire early he had not sense Yoruichi in over three hours. The quietness of his dark room caused his mind to wonder. His mind started to get bogged down with thoughts of Yoruichi and QT. The hug Yoruichi gave QT played in Byakuya's mind. Every compliment he heard about QT and Yoruichi's music played over and over, the smile she gave QT seemed to be etched in Byakuya thoughts.
Byakuya got out of bed and quickly got dressed. He needed to clear his mind so he went for a late night walk. He started put on his kenseikan, but changed his mind the weight of the headpiece would be too much this evening. Byakuya let his feet guide him and he instinctively ended up on the Shihoin property.
There was still no sign of Yoruichi, but Byakuya continued to wonder the vast property secretly hoping to find the elusive demon cat. After Byakuya walking aimlessly for about 30 minutes Byakuya decided to call it a night. Then like a gentle tap on his shoulder he felt it, Yoruichi's spiritual pressure was calling. It wasn't strong but it was enough for Byakuya to lock on to her general location, and that was all he needed his feet did the rest.
He stopped when he came upon a serene waterfall. His eyes took pleasure in the beauty of the free flowing water. The waterfall was beautiful, but it paled in comparison to the beauty Byakuya discovered as he moved closer to the waterfall. His eyes marveled at the dark beauty he discovered bathing in the moonlight.
Yoruichi. Byakuya started to turn away that would be the gentlemanly thing to do, but he couldn't. Perfection. He couldn't pull his eyes away from a living fantasy. Byakuya was instead drawn as if an invisible rope of desire pulled his body moving him closer to Yoruichi. Beautiful. In all his days he had never been so grateful for the Soul Society's extremely bright moon as he was at this moment. His desired filled trance had lead him so close he could see the cool droplets of water the clinging to her perfect mocha skin.
Byakuya took in a sharp intake of breath as he watched a few drops ran down the bounty of her breast and clung lightly to the flat panel of her stomach. He licked his suddenly dry lips. Byakuya started to take one more step but Yoruichi's words stopped him.
She glanced over shoulder at the enthralled captain. "Captain Kuchiki are you planning just to stare all night."
She'd called him Captain Kuchiki again the name had not only broken Byakuya out of his fantasy induced trance it increased his desire. "No" The word quickly escaped his lips,
"Good," She turned slowly to face him, "then you can join me." Byakuya felt a rush like he'd never felt he was more than ready to move forward. He started to make his first step when Yoruichi stopped him. "You may want to take your clothes off first. "
Byakuya suddenly realized he was at the very edge of the pool. If he had taken one more step he would have stepped right into the water. Byakuya started to take off is scarf and then stopped. "Yoruichi"
Yoruichi sensed his hesitation. "Don't worry Byakuya Kabuto and Cloud are patrolling the area to make sure no unapproved persons enter this area."
I came strolling in without any problems, "But"
"Don't worry, the only person approved are my grandparents along with Ai, and they haven't returned from dinner at The Lord's Leaf. So there is nothing to worry about you're the only other person on the list". She smiled at him reassuringly.
I'm the only other person on the list. The thought pleased him to no end. It not only meant that they would not be disturbed but it also meant she held him in high regard, much higher than QT who wasn't on the list. Byakuya slowly begin removing his clothing.
Yoruichi was displeased by his slowness. She thought he'd rip his clothes off and quickly join her. She frowned as he slowly undressed. She rolled her eyes as she watched him fold his clothes. C'mon Byakuya it'll be morning by the time you finish. He was almost finished when he turned his back to her. At least Yoruichi enjoyed the fact that his fundoshi (underwear) did give her a nice view of his backside. He undid the fastening with his back still turned to her.
Byakuya stepped out of the puddle of cloth that had fallen around his ankles. He could feel Yoruichi's smile even with his back to her. Byakuya's shyness added fire to Yoruichi's desire an anticipation. She eagerly waited as he started to turn around. Yoruichi eyes lit up as she saw her prize. Looks like you're more than ready Byakuya
She bit her lip as Byakuya took his first step into the cool water. The cool sensation of the water awakened Byakuya's senses, he fully realized this was not a dream it was a fantasy come to life. Yoruichi moved forward meeting him halfway at the shallow end of the pool. The water stopped just below Yoruichi's knees and at the halfway point of Byakuya's calves' giving the two of them more freedom for movement.
Yoruichi eliminated small space between them sending a charge through Byakuya he groaned in pleasure as their skin made contact. "Byakuya you know I never got to really thank you for getting my violin fixed," she looked deep into his eyes and asked in a seductive whisper, "what do you want as your reward?"
Byakuya didn't speak he let his actions speak for him. He pressed his mouth hard against hers. He flicked his tongue against her lips and she opened her mouth giving him immediate and full access. He moved his hand up in a bold move cupped her right breast.
Yoruichi suddenly broke the kiss and pulled away. Damn, not again. "Yoruichi, I, I thought for sure this time its, well we're naked I mean c'mon we're naked.
Byakuya's stammering stopped with a touch from Yoruichi's pointer finger as she laid it across Byakuya's lips. "Byakuya, I think we're going to need some more privacy," she moved her finger from his lips and gently took his hand, "lets go."
Byakuya didn't ask questions he just let her lead the way. She led Byakuya through the frothy water of the waterfall into a secret cave. There was only a little light shining in through the watery curtain, this disappointed Byakuya a little he'd loved looking at Yoruichi in the moonlight. Next time we'll Byakuya stopped, as he almost couldn't believe he as already thinking of next time when he wasn't 100% sure he'd be having a first time.
Yoruichi quickly removed any doubt. "Now where were we?" She mimicked Byakuya's previous kiss, kissing him hard driving him into a passion filled kiss. She returned his hand to the previous spot, "oh yes right here."
All the doubt was push aside he knew he was getting exactly what he wanted tonight. He happily and quickly recaptured her lips. Yoruichi didn't see it but she could've sworn Byakuya captured her lips with a smile. She kissed him passionately taking the smile for her own.
A/N:
Miko: WTF, I can't believe you started the chapter with QT. C'mon nobody likes him but you.
Peace in Chaos: Not true others like him too.
Miko: I've read the reviews.
Peace in Chaos: Ah ha, I know of a few readers which did not leave reviews who like QT. So I am going to go with half the people who don't leave reviews like QT.
Miko: Seriously, really that's your theory.
QT: Yes
Velveteen: QT is lets just saying interesting and leave it at that. Byakuya got the violin fixed and the kiss. QT only got a hug.
Peace in Chaos: That's right Byakuya is the one behind the waterfall with Yoruichi
Velveteen: I like the ByaYoru part at the end, we know Byakuya wants and is getting.
Miko: Yeah Yoruichi's goodies, but I want to know more about the candy
Peace in Chaos: LOL, UPFC is rated T Fantasy is M and full of candy you'll have to use your imagination this time. This ends another chapter, thank you for reading it and continuing to read this story. As always please leave a comment or a review (even if you are a QT fan) until next time peace.