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Takeshi and Yua

Kakashi's pov

Months later

I was out walking around Konoha thinking about all that has happened recently. I was partly curious to why there were hollows around here. I couldn't recall a time when there has been any. I could tell that when Yoruichi was here, she seemed stressed. I had a feeling it was a lot of factors that was getting to her.

I remember meeting the spirit king and talking over everything from being a member in his guards to Yoruichi. The king thought I would like to train other members from getting rusty with their skills but also on how to interact with humans from different areas of the world of the living. It felt like a lot to take in but I had a sense I knew all of it already.

"Kakashi?"

I wonder….

*Thunk*

I looked up as I took a step back, rubbing my head.

"Oh, hi Nesha."

"I see that you're distracted. Thinking of a pretty girl?"

"Huh?"

"Never mind." she sighed. "How are you?"

"Good. How are you?" I asked. "Why did you hit me?"

"I'm fine and the cat told me to."

? ? ? ? ?

"The cat told you to?"

"Yep."

I started to glance around and realized the cat was on her shoulder. I know I've seen that black cat before.

"I see. Anything else that the cat is telling you?"

I watched as the cat leaned in towards Nesha's ear. I saw the smile spread across Nesha's face.

"She would like to walk around with you." she smirked. "Apparently being around you is fun."

"I see. Alright then." I chuckled.

I tried not to flinch as the cat jumped and sat on my shoulders. I could only guess on why she was here.

"I'll see you later Kakashi. Have fun you two." Nesha said as she walked away.

I started to walk again and was almost lost in my thoughts again.

"So, are you playing hooky, Yoruichi?" I asked.

"I should have known you would of figured it out." she sighed. "I had to take a break, it's getting crazy back there."

"I can only imagine. How long are you going to stay in that form?"

"I dunno… it's kinda nice not to be noticed. Besides, no know knows I can do this except for Kisuke, Nesha and now you."

"Ah. Care to come with me?"

"Where are we going?"

"I'm going to get a new mission. You'll get to see Minato when I pick up the new mission scroll."

"Just don't tell him its me."

"Fair enough."

We reached the area where they were handing out missions. Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to talk to Minato. He tossed me a scroll before he left. I turned and headed home. I stopped to pick up some food for Yoruichi and I. I felt better when we got back to my place.

"Are you going to stay in your cat form or are you going to return to normal?" I asked her.

"I guess I could turn back for a while." she sighed.

"I won't tell anyone that you're here."

I watched as she walked into my room. I took out the packages of sushi and set them on the table. She came back out, in her human form, in one of my nightshirts. I tried not to laugh. I watched as she joined me at the table. I could tell things were bothering her. She didn't smile once.

"So what's the mission?" she asked.

"I have to eliminate two rogues near the border of land of rivers. It shouldn't be too hard, its just traveling that can get boring." I said. "You don't have to come, you know."

"I know, but I'm itching to do something else."

"Okay, just try to stay near me. I can't promise that things won't get ugly."

"Your definition of ugly or Minato's?"

"Mine."

"That's fine. Just don't be disappointed if I'm a cat most of the time."

"What ever you want princess."

"Thanks Kashi."

"You do know that if anything is bothering you, I can listen."

"I know."

After dinner, I got everything ready that I would need for the mission. I still saw the sadness in her face. I could only hope that she would tell me eventually. I crawled into bed next to her and held her close.

Next day

I woke up to an empty spot and a cat snoozing on my chest. I gave a small chuckle as I scratched her head.

"Morning princess. We should get ready to go." I said.

After a bit we left my place. I could only wonder what others would say about a cat sitting on my shoulders. The walk started out quiet. It wasn't long before I took to the trees. We were both lost in our own thoughts. I tried to stay focus on the mission but at times it was hard.

*Thunk*

"Do you even know where you're going?" she asked.

"Of course. I'm enjoying the surroundings and the company."

"Uh huh."

"Why do you keep hitting my head?"

"Easiest way to get your attention without resorting to scratching your neck."

"Ah."

I felt her turn around on my shoulder and her tail tickled my neck. A breeze went by and I stopped on the next branch. I started to listen to everything around us. The rogues I was to eliminate were near, but had split up. I pulled Yoruichi off of my shoulder and set her down on the branch. She gave me a curious look as I left her behind.

"Be careful Kashi."

I managed to find one of the rogues and eliminate him easily. It was trying to find the other that proved challenging. I found the second one in the opposite direction of the first one. The second proved to be more difficult than the first one, but I managed to eliminate him too.

I started to turn around to head back to where I had left Yoruichi. A man with a strange orange mask and a black cloak approached me. I could tell he was powerful.

"Kakashi, I have been looking for you." he said. "You are to come with me."

I didn't realized until it was too late. I was caught in genjutsu. I racked my head as I concentrated on how to get out of it.

"What the?" he yelled.

I don't know how long I was in the genjutsu as it slowly disappeared and as everything came back, I saw Yoruichi getting tossed aside by the guy. She disappeared from sight as he turned to face me again.

"Kashi! Look out!"

I didn't have a chance to react and I didn't know when she transformed back into her normal form. Yoruichi shoved me out of the way and disappeared.

"That was interesting. I might keep her for now." the masked guy said. "Until next time."

He disappeared and I noticed something white floating towards me. It was Yoruichi's haori. I reached out to grab it. I tried to play back what had happen. I was caught in a strong genjutsu and Yoruichi managed to free me. As she did, the guy in a strange orange mask captured her.

"I thought it was my turn to protect the one I love. Why Yoruichi?"

I slowly got up and headed back to Konoha.

"So tell me again, what happened?" Minato asked.

I gave a long sigh as I went over the entire thing. Even to me part of it sounded weird. Yoruichi playing hooky from her squad, coming to Konoha and tagging along with me on my mission. The guy in the mask who unexpectedly appeared, being caught in his genjutsu and taking Yoruichi.

"You know that we have to notify her parents." he said.

"I know." I said sullenly.

"I'll be right back then."

I watched as he left his office. I could only imagine how angry they would be with me about Yoruichi being taken. I sat down in one of the chairs and tried to go over again on how I could have prevented it. I don't know how long I waited for Minato, but the door opened and I could feel the chakra rolling off of Yoruichi's parents as they entered.

I stood up to greet them as they entered the office.

Smack!

I looked at Lady Shihōin with a curious look as I rubbed my cheek.

"That is for you to get a hold of yourself." she scolded.

I didn't know what to say. I blinked a couple of times as I nodded.

"She's right you know. You're radiating guilt." Lord Shihōin added. "Besides, we know it wasn't your fault."

"We can't blame you for her actions or why she did what she did." Lady Shihōin sighed. "So what happened?"

We all sat down as I retold the entire story over again. I watched their faces as they took it all in. I saw a smirk on Lady Shihōin's face. I tilted my head in curiosity, but I was afraid to ask.

"I will do everything I can to get her back." I told them.

"You know dear," she cooed at her husband. "He sounds like the legendary Takeshi."

"Who?" I asked.

"You're right dear, he does. Now that I think about it he probably is him. I just hope that it turns out differently this time." he said.

"Say what?"

"Takeshi was a member of the king's royal guard centuries ago. He was highly praised for his skills in combat and strategizing. He was given a position to be the princess Yua's bodyguard." she started.

"After time, they became very close. Takeshi worked up the courage to ask the king for the princess Yua's hand in marriage." she went on. "The king was hesitant to give him an answer."

"Sounds familiar." Minato teased.

I could feel my face redden.

"It should. Yua was kidnapped from her home and Takeshi did everything he could to bring her back." she said. "Unfortunately he never lived long enough to get an answer from the spirit king."

"What happened?"

"Takeshi was able to find Yua by using a rare method. He followed her spirit ribbon or reiraku to the hideout. He was able to sneak in at night and retrieve her. He was confronted by some of the kidnappers as they were leaving. Takeshi was able to defeat them. He didn't see the one hiding though."

"How many kidnappers where there?"

"No one knows for sure. Takeshi was injured trying to protect the princess. He managed to get her closer to the palace as reinforcements came to help. Takeshi was taken to the medical wing for his injuries. Yua refused to leave his side. He died three days later. It turned out his was poisoned and there was no known antidote for it."

Lady Shihōin paused for a moment before continuing.

"Yua refused every other suitor, because they were not Takeshi. She would be seen going to visit Takeshi's grave once a day. The king asked her why she wouldn't marry someone else. Her reply was simple: Takeshi promised that he would return to her someday. That is what made the king believe in soul crossing."

"What happen to the princess?"

"They say she died of a broken heart a two years after Takeshi passed on. The whole thing devastated the king. He said if he ever see their souls cross again, he wouldn't hesitate again to give his blessing. "

"That explains why he was so excited about Yoruichi and I. He believes that we were them in the past." I said softly.

"Exactly, both of your personalities are similar to Takeshi and Yua."

"How do you know the story about Takeshi and Yua?"

"They turned into a story over the centuries. Kind of like a good sad fairytale." she sighed. "Apparently there have been two other known times that this has happened but both times have ended in tragedy, which in turn added more appeal to the story."

"Hopefully this time, it will be a happy ending." I muttered.

"So, Kakashi, what do you suggest we do to get Yoruichi back?" Minato asked.

"Find me Hizashi, Iruka, and Kisuke. They can help me." I said.

Minato gave me a nod as Lord and Lady Shihōin got up. Lady Shihōin gave me a hug.

"We hope to hear good news." Lord Shihōin said. "Minato, we'll talk to you later."

Minato escort them out as I head home. I could only wonder about the story Lady Shihōin told me. I could only hope that Yoruichi was safe and unharmed.

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