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I apologized for any confusion for the first chapter. I have Kakashi about twenty years old. I know that soul reapers can age slowly, so I have Yourichi appearing in her twenties too, even though she is older because of being a soul reaper. I do mention Yoruichi being a captain later on. I have Minato and Hizashi around too, I just think that they're fun. I'm not really following a time line to either just because I didn't think I get them to line up the way I would like. I hope I'm not ruining anyone's fun. If I am, I'm sorry. Enjoy the story anyway. :)

Admirer and a Tough Situation

Next day

The sun shined in and woke me up. I don't remember how long I sat out there with Kakashi last night and I don't remember coming in for sleep. I rolled over and found a yellow rose next to my pillow.

"I see that you had a good night last night." Soifon teased.

I saw that she was already dressed in a yellow yukata with a white obi.

"I couldn't sleep last night, so I went to watch the stars." I said as I sat up. "Don't worry, nothing happened."

"I know. He brought you in when you fell asleep out there last night. I talked to Minato after he left you last night."

I looked at her shocked.

"Don't worry, I was just inquiring about the village and if there was anything I should know. I'm glad that you brought me with." Soifon smiled. "Get ready, everyone is waiting for you."

She got up and left. I smiled as I picked up the rose. I got dressed in a blue yukata and a silver obi and put the rose in my hair after I had shortened the stem. I found everyone out in the garden eating breakfast.

"Ah, sleeping beauty is awake." Hizashi teased. "Star gazing again last night?"

I felt my cheeks burn as everyone laughed. They knew how much I loved to watch the stars at night.

"What would you like to do today?" Hizashi asked.

"I would like to spend some time at the hot springs later." I said. "I'm hoping that Tsunade will join me."

"I'll send her a message. Good thing too, I hear that she's leaving to do some traveling soon." Hiashi said as he got up.

"Besides, I figured that Soifon and I could use some relaxing after our travels yesterday." I sighed. "Maybe some of the other girls would like to join us."

"No problem. We'll meet you later on for dinner. Enjoy your afternoon." Hizashi said. Soifon and I went to pack some things before we left for the springs.

Hikaru and Nesha from the clan joined us. I was glad to have them with me. Shortly after lunch we reached the springs.

"Yoruichi! Soifon!"

"Hey Tsunade!" I called back.

It was good to see her again. Soon we were all in the water relaxing.

"So, I hear that you have an admirer." Tsunade asked pointing to the rose. The other girls giggled.

"Apparently she caught the eye of the copy ninja." cooed Hikaru.

"Hikaru, you're just jealous." Nesha piped up.

"Kakashi?" Tsunade said as she raised an eyebrow. "That takes quite a bit to get his attention. Especially away from those books."

"I heard that he was assigned to be her bodyguard." Hikaru said.

"That part wouldn't surprise me. Minato is responsible for the guests who visit, especially from a noble clan." Tsunade said.

"I'm just glad to be on vacation from everything else going on back home." I sighed.

"I thought you were going to go nuts there." Soifon teased.

I splashed water at her.

"Be quite Soifon!" I growled.

"Yoruichi, what's going on now?" Nesha said. "We know how you are. You're been visiting us for years. Parents or elders?"

I gave in when I saw the concerned looks on their faces.

"Alright, but it doesn't leave here." I started. "The elders either want me to marry another noble and produce an heir or just produce an heir. My parents want me to find someone who makes me happy, noble or not."

I could see their jaws drop.

"I thought one would consider it an honor to marry into a noble family." Nesha said.

"Yeah, but being forced to or the threat of the head clan position being taken away, doesn't leave a good feeling." I sighed.

"But you're so young! That's horrible!" Hikaru cried.

"Lady Yoruichi is not as young as you think." Soifon laughed.

I splashed more water at her and she splashed back.

"We age very slowly where we are from." I explained. "I'm just over fifty years old and I look like I'm in my twenties."

"Wow" Hikaru whispered. "Stubborn elders."

"Tsunade, Hikaru, I think we should help Yoruichi out." Nesha smiled slyly.

I shook my head and grabbed my towel. I headed back in to change. Soon all of the other girls joined me and we started to head back to the village after we said goodbye to Tsunade. The woods were quiet, all most too quiet.

"Look at the pretty ladies walking with no men to guard them." came a sinister voice. A man stepped out from behind a tree.

"We don't need any men to guard us." Nesha growled.

"Ooh, this one if feisty." said a second man.

Soon six men surrounded us. I looked at the others.

I sighed. "Lil' Bee, if you would."

"My pleasure, Lady Yoruichi." She grinned as she pulled out her wakizashi.

One of the men charged her and was taken down quickly. I snickered as two of the men took off running and yelling. Soifon turned to deflect some kunais. One guy managed to get past her and charged at me.

"Bakudō 63: Sajo Sabaku." I whispered.

The energy chains went to wrap around the man. He came to a skidding halt on the ground in front of me.

"I think the rest of you should leave." Soifon growled at the remaining two.

They looked at each other and ran off with the one on the ground in front of me.

"Impressive Soifon." Hikaru complimented. "You'll have to teach me some of those moves."

"Any time you want." she grinned.

We continued towards the village. When we reached the entrance we saw Kakashi and Minato waiting for us.

"I hope you all had a relaxing day. We heard from a passerby that you had some trouble. Is everyone alright?" Minato asked.

"Nothing that my bodyguard couldn't handle." I smiled as Soifon blushed.

"You know Kakahsi, you may have some competition." Nesha teased as she patted him on the shoulder. Minato and Hikaru laughed as I shook my head.

"If you don't mind, I was hoping to have dinner with you and Soifon." Minato said.

I looked at Hikaru and Nesha and they nodded.

"We'll tell the guys. Have a good time." They said as they waved and kept on walking.

I turned back to Minato and Kakashi. Soifon gave me a gentle shove towards Kakashi. I could feel my face redden.

"I see that you have a new hair decoration." Minato said as he noticed the rose in my hair.

"She has an admirer." Soifon announced.

Minato raised an eyebrow as I blushed and tried to glare at Soifon. We kept walking until we reached one of the restaurants. After we were shown to our table, Soifon gave Kakashi a push that caused him to sit next to me. I could feel my face redden more. I noticed that Minato was listening to what Soifon was whispering in his ear. I could see his smile getting bigger.

"How long were you thinking of staying here?" Minato asked.

"If I had it my way, it would be permanently. Since it's not, about two weeks." I sighed.

"Are things that bad?" asked Kakashi.

I was surprised to hear how gentle his voice was. I look at him with sad eyes.

"The elders of my clan want me to either marry a noble and produce an heir or just produce an heir. My parents prefer for me to marry someone who makes me happy. Besides all of that, I have a squad to run too." I explained.

"Just one squad?" asked Minato.

I glanced at him and shook my head.

"No, two. I recently became the captain of squad two. Which is special ops and combine that to the current one that I'm over seeing. That one is the Onmitsukidō, which is split into five smaller divisions." I started.

"Five more? So six all together?" Minato asked.

"Punishment force, patrol force, detention unit, surveillance, and reversal counter force. Basically we take care of a lot of the security in and around the seireitei." I concluded.

"That seems like a lot." Kakashi said.

"I think it's similar to your ANBU black ops." I suggested. I noticed that Kakashi's eye got huge. "Then I think you would have an idea on what I have to do then."

"Don't say too much Lady Yoruichi." warned Soifon.

"Don't worry, Lil' bee, I have know Minato for his entire life and the Hyūga clan for pretty much their entire existence." I smiled. "I know they wouldn't say anything."

Our food came and we started to tell stories while we ate. Minato was having fun teasing Kakashi and I since we had so much in common. As it was getting late we headed back to the Hyūga manor. I had a sense that Minato and Soifon were slowing down behind us to give us a chance to be alone. The sky was filled with stars and the night was cool. I couldn't shake the feeling that I have known Kakashi for a long time. I stopped and started to look around.

"Something wrong princess?" he asked.

I pulled out my wakizashi as I turned to deflect a kunai with it.

"See, I told you she was good." I heard coming from behind us. I saw Minato and Soifon catching up to us.

"I see you're showing Lil' bee how perceptive I am." I smirked.

"I just like to keep you on your toes, besides Soifon was telling me about herself and how she joined your ranks." He said as she blushed.

I sheathed my wakizashi and linked arms with Kakashi as we kept on walking. We reached the manor to find Nesha and Hizashi waiting for us. I started to blush, as their grins got bigger when they saw Kakashi escorting me.

"I see you two had a good night." Nesha teased.

"We just wanted to make sure the girls got back safely, thank you for letting them join us." Minato said. "Kakashi, we should head home. Good night Soifon, Yoruichi."

I felt Kakashi's arm slowly unlink with mine.

I turned to see him wink at me before he caught up to Minato. I tilted my head slightly in curiosity.

"I see that you defiantly have someone's attention." Hizashi teased. "Come on in. It's late and I'm sure that you're tired."

I started to follow them in, but took one glance back to see the guys walking away. I smiled as I turned back and entered the house.

Again, I apologize for any confusion for last chapter. At the time I was working on publishing the first chapter, late last tuesday, I had received some sad news. One was my mother was in a car accident with a semi-truck last monday, she's fine, and my great aunt passed away late on valentine's day. I usually remember to at least give some type of intro for the settings of my stories. Thanks to those who brought it to my attention that I didn't. Anyway, I hope this chapter amuses those who still read. Please review!