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A/N I am so sorry for the long wait in between updates. Due to injury typing has become painful so I am unable to type as long. I do appreciate your patiences and of course all the favs, alerts, and especially reviews and comments they have been motivational. I will finish this story, promise.
Byakuya pushed his work aside there was nothing pressing enough to draw his attention from Yoruichi. He instead decided to practice his calligraphy hoping it would put him back in the right frame of mind. It did not work Byakuya starting writing Yoruichi's name in kanji. "What am I to do about you, Yoruichi?" Unexpectedly Byakuya felt Yoruichi's spiritual pressure disappear. He would have preferred a punch in the stomach instead of Yoruichi leaving. He knew where she was going and whom she was with. An angry voice from deep within tormented Byakuya as he attempted to go back to his calligraphy.
The voice demanded that he take action and go after her. "DON'T LET THE DEMON CAT GET AWAY"
Byakuya took a deep breath. "I have responsibilities here and I have no reason to go to the human world."
The voice from within became louder and angrier "WHAT THE HELL? THE DEMON CAT IS THERE. SHE'S MY DEMON CAT AND I WANT HER BACK NOW".
I must shake these rash thoughts from my head and use this time to clear my mind. I need to focus. Unexpectedly Byakuya felt Renji and Rukia approaching. "Hmm, maybe Renji is coming for a rematch."
Renji and Rukia stopped down the hall from Byakuya's office. The duo needed to work out their game plan.
"Rukia, he's going to say "no".
"He will not if you stick to the script. Nii-sama is a good man he'll listen and allow you to go to the human world with me." Rukia grabbed Renji's sleeve and jerked him down the hall to Byakuya's office door.
"Captain Kuchiki"
"Nii-sama"
"Yes"
"Uh Captain Kuchiki" Renji rubbed his neck as he tried to recall his lines. "I need to go to the human world with Rukia."
Rukia frowned at Renji. He completely blew his lines. She turned back to Byakuya with a warm look. "Nii-sama."
"Very well." Byakuya responded and then went back to his calligraphy. I
Rukia was even shocked at Byakuya's quick response. "Oh thank you, nii-sama" Rukia pulled a stunned Renji from the doorway.
"Renji, I expected a thorough report when you returned".
"Yes, captain". Renji and Rukia quickly lift and headed for the human world.
QT and Yoruichi were already at Kisuke's shop. QT and Kisuke got along famously like two long lost cousins. The two had been talking non-stop since QT's arrival. QT had also won over Tessai, which isn't an easy thing to do. Yoruichi liked QT despite his arrogance and bad timing. She was happy see he and Kisuke got along so well. Now if I could only get Byakuya and QT to get along. I wouldn't have to play referee, but I guess that will not be happening anytime soon. QT and Kisuke share a pervy mind and QT actually admires Tessai's kido skills, but with QT and Byakuya it's just a clash of egos.
"Yoruichi-san, I am taking QT down to my lab to show him, hmm, a few things".
"A few things" Yoruichi questioned over the top of her teacup, "do you mean you hentai collection?"
Kisuke attempted to mask his smile behind his fan. "Yoruichi-san I am shocked you'd think I'd have such a thing." Kisuke then proceeded to take QT down to the lab to view his vast hentai collection.
Meanwhile Ichigo's room was crowded. Ichigo frowned as he was pushed to the corner of his room. Orihime, Chad, Ishida, Kiego, and Tatsuki waited for Rukia to reveal her plan. The band of friends drew in a breath as Rukia pulled down the pillowcase covering her plan. The confused band stared at what they believe to be cosplaying rabbits and then at Rukia. Rukia was quite pleased with her drawing. "It's the perfect plan so that QT and Yoruichi-dono don't spend anytime alone."
Rukia turned around to see blank stares. "Do you all understand?" Rukia's question was answered by silence and more dumbfounded looks.
Ichigo's voice traveled from the back of the room, "No one understands whatever that is you have on the board."
"No, you don't understand!" Rukia pointed her marker at Ichigo. "It's plain as day" she pointed to three bunnies two smaller ones and one that was quite large. "You, Kiego, and Chad will take QT to play games until 1:30 PM." She then pointed to a bunny with glasses. " After that Ishida will take QT to the exhibition center along with Renji" She pointed to three more bunnies wearing skirts. "Next Orihime, Tatsuki, and I will take QT to Dance Dance Sing. That will be for two to three hours". Rukia rubbed her hands together. "Then we'll give him some of Orhime's pickled twinkies and fudge covered pork."
After Rukia finished explaining the plan everyone knew what to do. Rukia gave Ichigo a smug smile before leading everyone to meet with Yoruichi and QT. The plan was put into action as soon as the group reached the festival.
"QT let's go play a game" Ichigo said with as much as enthusiasm as a child going to the dentist.
Yoruichi spoke up before QT could decline, "That's a great idea, QT go and have some fun."
QT was quickly pulled from Yoruichi's side to hit the game booths. A smile crept over Rukia's face as she watched her plan in action. Rukia had no reason to smile after QT returned. QT returned with the largest stuffed tiger she'd ever seen. The tiger was at least two inches tall than Rukia. Chad was also carrying three much smaller stuffed animals.
QT presented the tiger to Yoruichi. "Yoruichi-sama, I won this for you. The size does not mirror the happiness you've given me by bringing me her today."
Yoruichi smiled and thought what a nice gesture. "Thank you" Yoruichi took a closer look at the tiger's grumpy face and immediately thought of Byakuya. The thought made her smile just a little brighter.
Chad gave Orihime the stuff duck he was carrying, Rukia the stuff bunny, and Tatsuki the stuffed bear.
"Thank you, Chad" the girls sing in unison. He turned and pointed at QT.
"You, ladies like the gifts, this makes QT very happy. QT wasn't sure which ones you'd like, " he patted Chad on the shoulder," but QT knew Chad would know". QT smiled dazzling the three girls before him.
Soon the sparkle of QT's smile grew dim in Rukia's eyes when she saw Yoruichi smiling at her giant stuffed tiger.
"Oh you're so sweet" Orihime stopped with the compliment as soon as she saw the disappointment on Rukia's face, "Uryū it's time."
"Oh, QT we are going to check out the exhibitions" Ishida adjusted his glasses, "Renji and I would like for you to attend with us."
Before QT could refuse Yoruichi interrupted, "Thank you QT, I'll take this back to the shop while you check out the exhibitions."
"What?" QT's he snapped around but it was too late. Yoruichi was already gone.
Yoruichi quickly made it to the shop. The shop appeared to be empty and was quiet it was just a little too quiet since she felt Soi Fon and Kisuke's spiritual pressure. She certainly wasn't going to look for them. She had her own relationship issues to deal with and they started with Byakuya and ended with Byakuya.
The look Byakuya gave her when she said she was leaving felt like a kick in the gut. She felt guilty for leaving him. The visual of Byakuya standing soaking wet in her quarters made her want to kick herself for not staying even if it was just for an hour longer.
These feelings were so foreign to her. She missed Byakuya and wanted to runaway and spend the rest of the day with him. She never had anyone to miss in this way so she didn't know how to remedy the situation. It's just for a few more hours. If I can last 100 years away from Byakuya I certainly can handle few hours. Plus he's probably not even thinking about me.
Yoruichi was wrong all Byakuya could do was think about Yoruichi. He wanted her back. He was tempted to charge into human world and take her but he didn't want to look like a possessive jealous fool. She was free to go where she wanted to. He didn't want Yoruichi to know the truth he tried to hide that he wanted to keep Yoruichi to himself. Byakuya didn't want to share her with anyone else.
Later that day "team Byakuya" continued with Rukia's plan. The group of friends met near the auditorium for Dance Dance Sing, an entertainment competition and this year's main attraction. When QT arrived he did not have a huge stuffed animal with him this time but he did have a huge grin on his face, and when Rukia saw the sullen looks on Ishida and Renji's faces she knew something bad happened.
QT's step had more swagger as he walked over to Yoruichi. "Princess, I won us two tickets to the Goji concert tonight, and I entered the Dance, Dance, Sing competition." QT turned from Yoruichi and back to the group, "Hey do you guys want to come to the competition. The promoter said I could bring up to 10 guests. It's VIP seating plus Satin and B-Right are performing."
"We'd love to go," Orhime turned and smiled at a stunned Tatsuki. "Satin is Tatsuki's all-time favorite group."
"Awesome!" QT gave everyone his dazzling smile, "C'mon QT has to be back stage in less than 20 minutes."
There was a line that stretched around the corner when the QT and company arrived. However since everyone was QT's guest the group did not have to stand in line. They did have to suffer the jealous stares and glares from the mob waiting for entrance. Dance Dance Sing was more then just the highlight of the festival it was a phenomena. QT was ushered back stage within moments of the group arrival inside the packed auditorium.
Rukia's plan was not going as well as she thought it would. QT didn't get to spend time alone with Yoruichi at the festival but he would be taking Yoruichi to a concert tonight and he won Yoruichi a huge stuffed tiger. Now QT was about to perform on stage Rukia secretly wished he'd bomb. She thought maybe then he'd be so sad he'd want to immediately return to the Soul Society where Byakuya would be waiting for Yoruichi-dono.
QT did not bomb. He was fantastic. He was born for the stage and he proved it with every performance. His winning performance he earned QT a standing ovation the audience and a smile from Yoruichi. QT even got record offer. After the contest girls were all over QT and he relished every minute of it. Rukia hoped one of the many girls would take QT's attention but he always wondered back over to Yoruichi after every picture or autograph signing.
Rukia noticed the smile Yoruichi gave QT earlier and it worried her. She knew that Byakuya was great, but even she had to admit his greatness was reserved quiet while QT was bold and flashy. "Nii-sama must become more bold."
After the festival Rukia played her trump card. She had Kon go to the concert with Yoruichi and QT. If anyone could annoy QT and keep him from putting the moves on Yoruichi it would be Kon.
Later that evening QT lay in bed, basking in the moon's glow, with a big smile on his face. "Today was a good day, I showed Yoruichi what it was like to be with a winner not a whiner. The puppy is probably in a corner whimpering right now". QT closed his eyes and settled into a dream of and Yoruichi living in his new kingdom the human world.
Byakuya lay in his bed covered by darkness. He had spent most of the night staring at the ceiling and he continued to do so as the first light day slowly started to break through. He had to start his day without Yoruichi, without a final decision regarding what he was going to do. At least the angry voice yelling at him to go after Yoruichi had stopped but now there was only silence. The silence was lonely and reminded him once again he was without Yoruichi.
Suddenly Byakuya felt someone approaching masking their spiritual pressure. Byakuya leaped out of bed and into his shoes in one quick motioned. He hurried out of his room. The koi thief has returned and now he will pay for his crimes. Byakuya's flash steps carried him to the koi pond to meet his grandfather. "Grandfather what?"
"Morning Byakuya," Ginrei's eyes pinned to Byakuya jinbei set. He frowned at Byakuya blue shorts. "When did you start walking around the koi pond in your night attire?"
"No it's, I thought you were some one else."
"Who at this hour? Yoruichi perhaps"
Suddenly Yoruichi's smiling face appeared and warmth surrounded Byakuya shedding the coolness of the morning air. The little daydream delayed his response.
"So you did think I was Yoruichi?"
"No, I thought you were the koi thief".
"I am not the koi thief" Ginrei turned his attention back to the koi pond, he mumbled "Byakuya were you planning to frightening the theif with your pale arms and legs"
"What did you say grandfather?"
"Byakuya I am here for Estelle."
"Estelle?"
"Yes, the black and orange butterfly koi. I need her back."
"Estelle is a koi."
"Yes, she'll be full of eggs soon and I need to mate her with Cy."
"Cy?"
" Cy is a kumonryu. You probably didn't see Cy he hides a great deal. I haven't seen him since you took Estelle. Cy and Estelle only mate with each other I've tried mating Estelle with others but the others were too aggressive with her. She probably would've died last time if Cy had not stepped in and fought the other koi. Byakuya I need you to catch her. She'll be no match for your koi thief once she is full of eggs".
"Yoruichi was actually the one that caught her."
"Oh, I see, well have Yoruichi catch her as soon as she can. Good day."
Yoruichi was just getting settled into her day. She melted into the softness of her purple pillow as she waited for morning snack. She stretched out more to catch as many of the sun's rays and her black fur would allow. Soon Soi Fon would be in brush her coat and Tessai would be finished warming her cream. It was going to be a lazy Sunday. Normally, she'd love a lazy Sunday with all her needs being taken care of by others but today was different. She was missing Byakuya.
She hated waking up without him this morning. She laughed as she thought Byakuya reaction to her telling him next time they would have to nap on her purple pillow. After she finished her laugh she gazed out the spotless window into the quiet streets. "I wonder what you're doing Byakuya, knowing you you're probably working. No" Yoruichi all of a sudden felt Byakuya's spiritual pressure.
"But why" Yoruichi didn't know what to do. She was undeceive about her next move as the butterflies started to fill her stomach. She thought about going to meet him but she didn't want to look too anxious even if she was. A strange giddiness started to overcome her as she twitched her tail in delight back and forth. She took a deep breath and waited for Byakuya.
Byakuya soon reached the shop and was greeted by stares from Ururu and Jinta who were sweeping the walkway.
Byakuya did not waste time with pleasantries. "I am here for Shihoin Yoruichi."
"Um"
"Byakuya-kun what brings you by?" Tessai's deep voice drew everyone's attention.
"Shihoin Yoruichi"
"Right this way, I'll take you to her"
A calm demeanor masked Yoruichi delight as she saw Byakuya enter the doorway but her tail continued to twitch back in forth in the rhythm of her happiness. "Byakuya what brings you by?"
"You"
Yoruichi fought the urge to leap from her pillow on to Byakuya. "Me."
"Yes, I need your help."
"What's wrong?" Her voice carried a hint of worry.
"Nothing, I just need your help catching koi."
Yoruichi's mind filled with memories of the last time she and Byakuya caught koi. She was excited by the idea of "catching koi". "So you need my help catching koi" a Cheshire cat grin covered Yoruichi's furry face, "then lets go."
" But, but, Yoruichi-san your cream"
"You can have it Kisuke."
"But Yoruichi-sama I found the brush."
"That's OK Soi Fon you can brush Kisuke's hair. Let's go Byakuya, I am ready to catch some koi."
"But, but, Yoruichi-sama"
"Oh and Soi Fon please escort QT back to the Soul Society. I don't want him to miss the special meal Tessai has prepared for him".
Yoruichi and Byakuya arrived at in the Soul Society a few seconds.
"We should go to your office first, then you can transform and get ready."
"Get ready, I am more than ready", Yoruichi, said with a purr.
"Good my grandfather will be most pleased we don't have a lot of time."
Yoruichi stopped and sat down. "Your grandfather?"
"Yes, soon Estelle will be full of eggs and we have to get her Cy so they can mate."
"Byakuya you're really talking about koi aren't you?"
Byakuya raised an eyebrow. "Yes," he responded slowly, "Estelle, the orange and black butterfly, she only mates with Cy according to my grandfather".
Yoruichi sighed, "Let's hurry so we can catch your koi." Yoruichi head slunk down slightly as she walked away. I should've known you didn't really come just for me. Yoruichi couldn't believe the disappointment she felt learning it wasn't just a rouse to get her alone. She walked in silence to her office. She quickly changed and she and Byakuya headed to Byakuya's home.
Maybe I'll get some shirtless Byakuya action. Yoruichi's hope was soon squashed as Byakuya sat on rock near the koi pond fully clothed. "Byakuya aren't you going to help?"
"I am holding the basket."
Yoruichi rolled her eyes, "I am holding the basket" she mumbled. She readied herself as saw Estelle. C'mon, Estelle, girl be good today so I can go take a nap
Yoruichi's hopes were answered, as Estelle seemed to swim right to her. Byakuya and Yoruichi immediately took Estelle to Ginrei. Byakuya felt the uncomfortable silence between them but didn't know why it was happening. He wondered if it was because catching koi with him was not nearly as exciting as being in the human world with the others. He had no cream and certainly didn't plan on brushing her fur. However, if that was what she wanted he was willing to make it happen.
"Yoruichi I am surprise to see I thought you were in the human world," Ginrei's words interrupted Byakuya's thoughts.
"I was but than Byakuya came to get me to catch Estelle."
"Byakuya" Ginrei shook his gently. "I'll go make sure the mating pool is ready and you get Cy. His back and tail are black and fins are white. His head is white but he has small black star shape his head the spreads slightly over his left eye." Ginrei turned to Yoruichi, "He may need your help Cy likes to hide."
Byakuya circled the koi pond but did not see Cy. Yoruichi didn't see him either from the spot she remained glued to since she arrived at Ginrei's. She watched Byakuya staring at the pound and thought about how cute he looked searching so intently for the Cy. I don't care how cute he looks "Byakuya try some food". Otherwise we'll be out here all day. Yoruichi folded her arms. You won't keep from my nap today.
Byakuya tossed some food into the pound and all the koi except for Cy came swimming to him. Byakuya started to toss in another handful of food.
"Byakuya what are you doing?"
"Grandfather, I was trying to lure Cy out."
"I haven't seen him three days even during the feeding time. I don't believe food is going to help. You'll have to figure something else out."
"I have an idea we'll use Estelle. Byakuya you should get ready so you can catch Cy."
Ginrei and Yoruichi watched as Byakuya removed all his clothing except his hakema. The site brought a sly smile to Yoruichi's face and confused frown to Ginrei's.
"Byakuya?" Ginrei questioned Byakuya's decision.
Yoruichi quickly responded, "Too many clothes can be restrictive, isn't that right Byakuya." Byakuya nodded in agreement as Yoruichi took a net and scooped out Estelle. She hurried with Estelle to the pond placing Estelle in just deep enough that she could breath but not escape the net.
Byakuya and Yoruichi waited for 10 minutes but still no Cy. "Yoruichi."
"Shh, he's -" Cy came swimming as fast as he could towards the trapped Estelle. Byakuya grabbed Cy just before reached the net. Cy fought as hard as he could to get away from Byakuya it was to no avail as Byakuya ripped him out of the water and tossed him into the basket. Yoruichi added Estelle, which calmed Cy down.
Yoruichi smiled at their victory and Cy and Estelle swimming in the basket. "See told you, Byakuya"
"But how'd you know."
"Easy if Cy wanted to be with Estelle he was going to come for her and nothing was going to stop him. Now they're happy." Yoruichi yawned. "It's time for my nap. I should be going." Yoruichi stared up at Byakuya.
She had that look in her eye again and Byakuya knew she wanted him to say something so he said, "Thank you for your help."
It was nice but it wasn't what Yoruichi wanted to hear. She started to speak but was interrupted by Ginrei's cough.
"Byakuya I can handle things from here. You're free to leave with Yoruichi. I heard about your debt."
"My debt, grandfather."
"That's right Byakuya you owe me 500 naps."
"500 how?"
"200 for each koi, Byakuya my services don't come cheap you know." She smiled and Byakuya couldn't say anything. "Lets go Byakuya."
A slight smile moved Ginrei's mustache as he watched Byakuya and Yoruichi walk away.
Byakuya and Yoruichi were in his bed within few moments. Yoruichi nuzzled under Byakuya's chin and quickly drifted into a peacefully sleep. Byakuya lay holding her his arms. Once again she was his and he was going to enjoy every moment.
Yoruichi's nap ended in 20 minutes. Her hand slide across Byakuya's bare chest and up to his cheek. She looked deep into his eyes and in breathy voice said, "Byakuya I am so", she paused as Byakuya licked his lips, "hungry". Her stomach joined her plea with a grumble.
"Very well, what you like?"
"Ice cream"
"And?"
"More ice cream"
Byakuya frowned, "what else besides ice cream."
"Cookies" she said with innocent smile.
Byakuya shook his head, "Very well I'll see to your ice cream and cookies."
Byakuya returned to the room shortly to see Yoruichi lying in the middle of his bed. Byakuya's eyes washed over Yoruichi stopping her tiny toes. "Byakuya" hearing his name drew his attention to her mouth. Her lips drew him to her. He seemed to skip the 10 steps between the door and the bed. He was on the bed in less than a second. He had climbed on to the bed hoping to steal a kiss before the ice cream arrived but he was too slow. There was a small knock at the door before his lips could reach Yoruichi's.
Byakuya moved back to the door but not nearly as quickly as he had to the bed. Byakuya took the large silver tray from the servant. He carried the overflowing tray to a smiling Yoruichi.
Her eyes lit up as she saw the large container of Neapolitan ice cream and the chocolate syrup. "Byakuya bananas, I'll make you a banana split."
"A banana split?"
"Trust me you'll like it." She quickly made the banana split. Byakuya was just a little hesitant about the idea of ice cream and bananas. Yoruichi took a spoonful of the banana split and brought it to Byakuya's tight lips. "Trust me, Byakuya." He open his mouth just enough for Yoruichi to place the spoon. Byakuya made an "hmm" sound once the flavors settle in his mouth.
"That is quite" Byakuya paused as Yoruichi licked some stray ice cream from the corner of his mouth.
"Good, I know" she continued to eat her sundae.
She missed Byakuya's gaze as he stared her awe. "This is good." His reply had nothing to do with the ice cream but he wasn't ready to tell Yoruichi that.
"Burp" Yoruichi put down her 6th bowl of ice cream. "I can't eat another bit. I guess it's time"
"For another nap."
"Nap I thought you didn't nap Byakuya, don't tell me you've changed your stance."
"I am just trying to work off my debt."
She knew his offer wasn't about a debt. You just want to nap Byakuya, go ahead and admit it. Well in that case" Yoruichi handed Byakuya her empty bowl.
Byakuya placed the tray outside the room and quickly made it back to the bed. Yoruichi made herself comfortable in her favorite spot nuzzled under Byakuya's neck and wrapped his arms. She was soon asleep and so was Byakuya.
They slept in a lover's embrace for almost four hours. Yoruichi was the first to awaken. She was tempted to stay in Byakuya's arm for a few moments, but she knew it was time to leave. She felt a mix bag of feelings. Her body craved Byakuya's touch and warmth so the thought of leaving his bed filled her with disappointment. She was hungry again and Emeka was making a special dinner and Az was even making his special sushi. Ai and Az were leaving tomorrow afternoon and Yoruichi really wanted to attend the special dinner.
"Byakuya" his name tickled his left ear and his eyes fluttered open to the most pleasant sight Yoruichi staring down at him. "Byakuya it's dinner time."
"Oh" he managed to grumble out as he fought back a yawn.
"Yes, Pa Pa is his making his famous catfish stew. If you come with me I am sure I can snag you a tail or two." She smiled and Byakuya frowned. He did not find the idea of fish tails as appealing as Yoruichi. She added, "Az is making his special sushi too."
"Spicy tuna rolls?"
"No Az can't have spicy foods." Yoruichi was disheartened by Byakuya's frown returning she softly said, "You don't want to go to the dinner do you?"
Byakuya sat up and stretch. He responded "No" after freeing his yawn.
Yoruichi tried to hide her disappointment by looking at the bedpost on the on her side of the bed. Then almost like a child with a broken toy that could not be fixed she sadly gave up in a soft voice she responded, "I see."
"What you like for dinner?"
Her head whipped back in Byakuya's direction. "For dinner?"
"Yes, I'll tell my servants to prepare whatever you like."
Her joy returned, "Even catfish stew," she smiled and once again Byakuya frowned.
"We can have" Byakuya sighed out "catfish stew."
She giggled a little. "No we can get our usual from MoJo. I can have stew when I go home. Speaking of which, I bet Pa Pa thinks you've kidnapped me, especially now that I am not coming home for dinner."
"Nonsense you're free to leave," he rose out of bed, "in the morning."
"In the morning," Yoruichi repeated the words just to make sure heard Byakuya correctly.
Byakuya didn't respond he just continued to the door. "I'll see about dinner."
He left Yoruichi alone with just her thoughts in his king size bed. "You did kidnap me Kuchiki Byakuya" Yoruichi never thought being kidnapped would make her so happy. "The koi was just a ploy to trap me, oh you naughty Byakuya." She laughed the most joyous laugh. She was actually giddy as schoolgirl. She had not felt this way since her first crush Jiriya, Master Yoshi's son, told her how beautiful her calligraphy was, but this was 10 times better this was more than just a crush.