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To the Soul Society

The remainder of my visit went by very fast. There was two more sparring matches. We watched as Soifon sparred with Izumo. I think he went easy on her when she beat him. Izumo asked Soifon out on a date one night. I think it went well because Soifon looked very happy when she came back to the manor afterwards. Kakashi would spend a couple of hours every night watching the stars with me. Kushina had us over for dinner the night before we had to leave. We played more of our ribbon game and Hikaru decided to call it Take Away. Some how she convinced the guys to play a round and Minato won. We ran into Guy a couple of more times. Soifon was almost getting annoyed with 'youthful' when he wanted a rematch, but she wouldn't give in.

Soifon and I spent part of the morning packing our stuff, we were getting ready to head back home. I really didn't want to go back. Minato had agreed to let Kakashi visit for about two weeks unless something came up. I was nervous to what Nesha and Hikaru did to Kakashi. Of course seeing him dressed up would be fun.

Hiashi, Hikaru and Hizashi escorted us to the edge of the village. We were to meet Nesha and Kakashi there. I started to straighten my white obi on my light blue yukata when I saw Minato and Kushina approaching us.

"We had to come and see you off." He said as he gave me a hug. "We'll see you next year, right?"

"Of course you will." I said. "Where is…"

My jaw dropped when I saw Nesha escorting Kakashi. I could tell he was nervous. He was wearing a blue changshan and a long white jacket similar to my captain's haori. He tried to pull up his mask, but Nesha would swat his hand and say something to him. I could see the necklace that I gave him shining in the light. He had a blue headband on and it covered his left eye. It was different from his regular headband. He had a small bag strapped to his waist along with a sword. I guess that he still felt obligated to be my bodyguard than my guest.

"Wow" I whispered.

"Now, Yoruichi, you'll have to take care of Kakashi. Of course, he almost looks like he could pass as Hokage." Minato grinned as I focused my attention back to him. "Soifon, it was pleasure to have you here. Please come back and visit again."

"I would love to." She said as Nesha and Kakashi reached us.

"See Yoruichi, I told you that I could make him into a noble." Nesha bragged as she unlinked arms. "Kakashi, you don't need to have your weapons with you, we're her guests."

"I guess it's a habit. I didn't bring that much and someone told them that I was her bodyguard." he chuckled.

"You're fine." I said as I went over and kissed his cheek. "Just relax and enjoy your visit."

I gave Kushina, Hiashi, Hizashi, and Hikaru a hug goodbye.

"Thank you for everything. I'll see you next year." I grinned. "Lil' bee, if you would."

"Open!" she yelled as she stabbed the air. The senkaimon opened as we picked up our bags and started in. Soifon and Nesha were having fun talking ahead of us. I linked arms with Kakashi. He seemed to relax a bit.

"Just remember that it's a bit different than what you're use to but not that different either." I started to explain.

"Nesha told me a bit about her last visit there." he said. "I'm just not use to being around nobles, princess."

"Don't worry, we'll be at the manor for a short while. We'll mostly be at my squad's barracks. We have some rooms ready for guests. I hope you don't mind." I said.

"Not as long as I'm with you." he smiled. It was nice to see him without the mask.

"I hope that you know you can wear you mask again after you meet my folks." I tried to comfort him. "You don't have to be dressed up either unless you want to."

"I'll be alright. I'm just not use to not wearing a mask. I always have worn one." he said.

We reached the other end at squad two's barracks. I noticed that a bunch of my squad members waiting for us. I could see them eyeing my guests.

"Captain! It's good to have you back." greeted Kisuke. "I hope that you had a nice visit."

"Thanks, Kisuke." I sighed. "I'll be paying a visit to my family tonight."

He nodded as he dismissed the others. Soifon led Nesha to where she'll be staying. I lead Kakashi to my quarters.

"I thought you would prefer to use my guest room." I informed as I showed him his room. "Nesha will be staying in an extra room at Soifon's quarters."

Kakashi put down his bags and pulled me closer to him.

"I am glad to have the chance to see how your world is. I think I'm getting use to being with you." he whispered before he kissed me. I pulled away and smiled.

"We should probably head over to the manor." I almost stuttered. I could feel my face flush as I left him and headed to my room. I grabbed my captain's haori and pulled it on. I turned and almost jumped to see Kakashi standing in the doorway.

"When ever you're ready, princess. You look stunning." he grinned as he put a white rose in my hair. I felt like I could melt in those smiling eyes. I linked arms with him and lead him out to the courtyard of the squad. We saw Nesha waiting for us. She was wearing a red yukata.

"Are you two ready yet?" scolded Nesha. I tried not to laugh.

"Sorry, Nesha, I still feel out of place." Kakashi apologized as he gave a nervous smile.

"The famous copy ninja nervous? What are you sixteen again?" Nesha rolled her eyes. "You have a lot to still learn. Kisuke! Where are you?"

Kisuke came running over to us.

"Hi Nesha, good to see you again." he said nervously as he rubbed the back of his neck.

"You promised the next time I was here, you were to be my escort!" she scolded. Kakashi and I were trying hard not to laugh. "Yoruichi, let's go."

We headed out of the barracks and towards the manor. We listen to Kisuke and Nesha talk. I could feel Kakashi getting nervous as we heard whispering from the people we past.

"This seems familiar." I whispered to Kakashi. "Didn't we have this in your village."

I heard him snicker. "You're very right."

We reached the manor and the guards nodded to us. When we entered the manor is when I heard it.

"I see that you finally bring home a suitor. I hope he meets the expectations. It didn't seem that any other man would please you. This one is handsome and looks strong, but I'm having a hard time gauging his spiritual pressure."

I let go of Kakashi and hugged the little old lady who approached us.

"Oh Oma, be nice. This is Kakashi. He's my bodyguard from Konoha."

"Ah, Kakashi, the one that Soifon and Hiashi told us so much about. I miss going to Konoha."

"It's nice to meet you." Kakashi said with a bow.

"Oh! Such great manners, this one has. You'll have to keep him dear." Oma chuckled.

"Oma quit harassing our guest. It's good to see you after your vacation." came a stern voice.

"Hello, mother, father." I said as I hugged them.

"So we finally get to meet the young man who caught our daughter's attention." my mother teased.

"Lord and Lady Shihōin." Kakashi said with a bow.

"Definitely has manners." my father said. "I have heard a lot about you from Konoha. Your skills are impressive."

"Thank you sir." Kakashi replied.

"Nesha, I'm so glad that you came back to visit. I see that you dragged Kisuke with you too." my mother smiled as she hugged Nesha. "Come, dinner is ready."

It was a nice dinner filled with laughter. Some of the elders had joined us. Nesha was telling them about the fight between Guy and Soifon. My father was talking to Kakashi about Konoha and how long our family has been visiting. I couldn't help glancing at Kakashi.

"So, dear," my mother started as she leaned towards me. "I see that you really like this one. You can't take your eyes off of him. Is the rose from him too?"

I could feel my face redden as I nodded. I told her about the different roses he left for me and a little bit about our sparring match.

"Definitely a keeper then. I think some of the elders would be disappointed about him not being a noble, but then when one glances at him, you wouldn't be able to tell that he's not. We're just glad that he makes you happy. I see that you gave him your necklace." she cooed at me.

"I know I haven't known him that long but I feel like I do. Something about him makes me feel like I have known him for almost my entire life." I sighed.

"Found your soul mate then?" she asked. "That is always a possibility."

We had a nice evening. At one point Kakashi went for a walk with my father along the manor grounds. We said goodbye to my parents when it got late and we headed back to the barracks. The night was cool and the stars we starting to come out. Nesha was having fun dancing with Kisuke part of the way back. Kakashi and I shook our heads. We said our goodnights to Kisuke and Nesha as we headed into my quarters.

"I guess I'll see you in the morning." I said as I turned to head to my room. Kakashi grabbed my hand and pulled me towards him. I could see him smirking as he kissed me.

"If you need me, I'm not far. Goodnight princess." he said as he turned and left me standing there in awe.

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