Still own nothing but the ocs. This one took a little longer than I had hoped. I re-watched some Bleach and Naruto episodes hoping to get some ideas. Anyone looking for Byakuya? :)

Kuchiki heir

Next day

I was finally able to get caught up with my paper work shortly after lunch. I decided that I needed to get out of the office for a while. Kakashi was probably out with Nesha or reading with Kyōraku at squad eight. I went for a walk and got lost in my thoughts. I found myself in front of the Kuchiki manor. I decided to have a little fun.

"Ah, Yoruichi. It's good to see you again." Ginrei greeted me as I entered the back yard.

"It's good to see you too." I smiled.

"I heard that you have some guests visiting you." he inquired.

"Yes, my friends Nesha and Kakashi." I said as I joined him at the table.

"Kakashi… I think I heard captains Ukitake and Kyōraku talking with him. I remember Nesha. You always brought her back with you." he said as he handed me a cup of tea.

"They're having fun despite the fact that I have my captains duties. I've been trying to get away to spend time with them." I sighed.

"I'm sure that they understand." he said softly. "I hear that your parents have taken a liking to Kakashi."

"Oh?" I said. "They seemed to be pleased with him when we had dinner with them."

"That reminds me, have you seen Byakuya lately?" he asked.

I shook my head. "Not since before I left for Konoha."

"He's getting better and not using a bokken anymore, but I think he needs more of a challenge." he smirked. "Maybe you know someone who could do that."

"Are you inquiring that I don't give him enough of a challenge?" I teased. "I have an idea though."

We got up and headed to the training area. I had a thought and I hope that no one would be mad at me for it. We turned the corner and I saw Byakuya working on his sword swings with a katana.

"Ginrei, I hope you don't mind if I surprise Byakuya with something." I whispered to him.

"As long as it doesn't kill him." he chuckled.

I walked towards Byakuya and I tried to keep a straight face.

"Nice swing, Byakuyabo." I said.

"What do you want were-cat?" he growled not looking at me.

"I thought that you would need a sparring partner to work on that swing." I grinned as I saw his eyebrow twitch.

"As if I need any help from you!" he shouted as he stopped. "And leave my hair tie alone!"

"No need to get angry." I said calmly.

"I'm going to be the next head of the Kuchiki clan!" he proclaimed. "I don't have time to play."

"Kakashi, join us please." I whispered as I took a step back away from Byakuya.

Byakuya swung at me and his sword met another with a clang. I could see the shock on his face as the smoke cleared to revile Kakashi.

"You called for me princess?" Kakashi grinned.

Byakuya took a step back, trying to process what had happened. I could tell that Ginrei was trying not to laugh as he shook his head.

"Yes, I did. I thought Byakuyabo could use a different person to spar with besides me." I said.

He turned to look at Byakuya as he lowered his sword and he proceeded to walk around him as he sheathed his sword.

"Next head of clan? Huh?" he said. "I wonder if he's a better challenge than Kisuke."

"Kashi, play nice." I teased.

"Nah. I can tell he's got a bit of temper that he needs to control."

"I do not have a temper!" Byakuya yelled as he charged Kakashi.

It looked like Byakuya had stabbed Kakashi, but was fooled by his shadow clone. Ginrei and I moved to the edge to give them both some room.

"It's never good to loose your temper in battle." Kakashi said as he appeared behind Byakuya and held a kunai to Byakuya's neck. "You need to be aware of your surroundings."

We saw the shock on Byakuya's face. I could tell that he was a bit angry and confused. Kakashi moved away from Byakuya to give him a chance to process what happened.

"I guess a friendly spar would be interesting." Kakashi said as he walked in front of him, putting the kunai away.

"Good luck Byakuyabo!" I called out.

"What about me?" Kakashi pouted.

I walked over and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Good luck my dear bodyguard." I purred in his ear.

I joined Ginrei back on the side and we watched as Byakuya started the sparring match with hakuda. Kakashi took out a book and started to read. He managed to block a lot of Byakuya's attacks. Kakashi hardly moved from the spot.

"What is he doing?" Ginrei leaned over and asked.

"No idea."

"At least he's not stealing his hair tie."

"That's only something I would do."

We could easily tell that Byakuya was not a match for Kakashi. Byakuya took a step back and tried to calm down. He closed his eyes for a moment.

"Giving up already?" Kakashi asked as he glanced at Byakuya.

"I don't give up." Byakuya said as he opened his eyes and drew his sword.

Kakashi put his book away and drew his sword. He motioned for Byakuya to start. Byakuya charged him. Their swords met with a clang. I smiled as Byakuya tried to hold his own against Kakashi. They broke apart and Byakuya jumped back as he threw some kidō spells at Kakashi.

Kakashi tried to avoid some of the thrusts from Byakuya's sword. At one point he had to stop. Kakashi moved away and put his hand over his eye. Byakuya managed to cut the headband off of Kakashi. Kakashi slowly opened his left eye. Byakuya flinched when he saw the sharingan. Kakashi closed his left eye again.

"What in the world is that?"

"That is a long story from a battle." Kakashi sighed. "You're doing good. Would you like to continue?"

Byakuya nodded with wide eyes. Kakashi disappeared and forced Byakuya to concentrate on his surroundings. Kakashi reappeared behind Byakuya. He managed to turn around and block Kakashi's sword.

"You're right Ginrei, he is getting better." I said.

Byakuya got a little frustrated whenever Kakashi would use his shadow clones. Kakashi used his fire justsu and Byakuya managed to block it with a kidō barrier.

"I see he's better with kidō."

I saw Byakuya smirk and he used shakkahō. Kakashi opened his left eye more and made the kidō spell disappear. Byakuya's jaw dropped open. He stood still for a few minutes before he moved again.

"That's impressive." Ginrei said as he watched the two.

"That it is." I grinned.

"I think we should halt them and have some tea." Ginrei said.

"Whatever you want."

I gave two short whistles and the guys stopped. I motioned for them to follow us. Kakashi pulled out another headband and tied it around his head. Ginrei led us to the gardens and we found that one of the servants brought tea and snacks out. We talked for a while before Ginrei got called away to his squad. Kakashi and I left shortly after Ginrei did.

We headed back to my quarters. It was a nice quiet walk. We entered my quarters and I headed to my room. I felt better after I had changed into something more comfortable. I found Kakashi in the kitchen cooking. He was wearing a t-shirt and lounge pants.

"Do you know how good you look in that nightshirt?" he asked.

"No idea, but you don't look so bad yourself." I cooed.

I walked up behind him, wrapped my arms around his waist and leaned my head against him. I ran my fingers over his stomach. We heard a knock on the door and I went over to open it.

"Byakuya? Is everything alright?" I asked after I opened the door.

"I'm okay, can I come in?" he asked glancing at the ground. I could tell that something was on his mind.

"Sure." I moved away and let him in. "Kashi, we have a guest."

Byakuya followed me into the kitchen and sat at the table. Kakashi glanced over at us and frowned.

"What's on your mind Byakuya." Kakashi asked as he brought over two plates of yakisoba. He set one in front of Byakuya and sat down. I went over to get a plate for myself. I leaned against the counter and watched the guys as they started to eat.

"I wanted to thank you for the sparring match." he said sullenly.

"You're welcome, but there is more, right?"

"Well… I don't want to be rude or anything but what happened to your eye?" Byakuya said in a bit of a rush.

"Ah. It's a result of sacrifice of a close friend during war." he started.

I could tell he was gathering his thoughts on where to start the story. We listened as he went on about his teammates and the differences he had with Obito. He recalled everything that went on during the mission. At one point he had to clarify certain things that shinobis did, because Byakuya looked confused.

Byakuya's eyes widen when Kakashi got to the part about Rin being taken and how he argued with Obito on what to do. After the fight they went their separate ways, Kakashi would turn about and joined Obito to rescue Rin, after reflecting on what he said.

"Those that break the rules and regulations are scum. But those who abandon their comrades are worse than scum! If I'm going to be called scum either way, I'd rather break the rules! And if that's not being a proper shinobi, then I'll destroy that idea!" Kakashi quoted. "That's what Obito had said to me."

Kakashi went on to tell how he saved Obito from one enemy, but his eye being damaged in the process. He explained more to Byakuya how the sharingan worked. Then went on about the cave started to collapse shortly after they found Rin and Obito saving him from a falling boulder. Obito insisted on Kakashi using his sharingan eye, since he knew he wasn't going to make it back home alive. How hard it was for Rin and him when they had to leave Obito behind because of the cave collapsing more. The end of the mission was bittersweet.

"I changed quite a bit after that. I even started to do some things that Obito use to do." he said. "I would go and visit the memorial stone with Obito's name on it on a regular basis."

Byakuya sat in silence and reflected on the story. I went over and collected the empty plates from them. After I put the dishes in the sink, I joined them at the table and watched Byakuya's expression. I could tell he still lost in thought.

"I think that's enough for today." Kakashi said, breaking the silence. "You should probably head home before it's too late Byakuya."

Byakuya looked around and realized how dark it had gotten outside. He got up and headed to the door. We followed him to the door.

"Thank you Kakashi." he said with a faint smile.

"No problem. Just remember to keep your friends close and to laugh from time to time." Kakashi grinned.

Byakuya nodded and disappeared into the night. I turned and shut the door. Kakashi pulled me into a hug and held me close.

"You know, I wonder how much of that he took in." he said, as we pulled apart.

"Only time will tell." I said.

"Come on princess." he said as he picked me up and headed to my room. "We should head to bed, after all you do need your rest."

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