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As I wake up late today, I realize I'm tired of being groggy. I look forward to the cold weather. hey, don't kill me on that. I'm not a fan of extremely hot weather and allergies. Anyway, it makes me happy to know that everyone is still reading and enjoying the story. As they say... back to reality.

Changes

Weeks later

I was happy to return to the soul society, but at the same I was sadden. With the chaos that happened in earlier, I was worried about Kakashi. I knew that he'd be all right, but something was still nagging at me. I missed him. I was curious to what would happen next.

I headed to squad one's meeting room, one day for the captains meeting. I had my captain's haori draped over my arm while wearing a tan one. I knew this would be the day that the head captain was to announce me stepping down from squad two. In a way I felt a bit of relief.

"I will call this meeting to order! There will be some changes in the squads." Head captain Yamamoto calls. "Before everyone gets excited, there is a change in the ranks. So, relax. Yoruichi Shihōin will still be in charge of the Onmitsukidō. Soifon is to be promoted to captain of squad two. Yoruichi will be working with Soifon."

I heard the others whispering as I handed Soifon the white haori. I smiled at the excitement on her face. I had no doubt that the squad was in good hands.

"This is a request from the spirit king due to an agreement. The king has a new member in his royal guard. This person is going to be an informant to and from the king. Don't be alarmed on seeing this person around our squads or on certain missions. He will be working with everyone. So, please be respectful. He was hand picked by the king. Please, come and introduce yourself."

I felt a breeze past me and something touched my hand. I looked down to see a white rose. I looked up with wide eyes, as Kakashi appeared next to the head captain. He was dressed in a black changshan, a black headband partly covering his left eye, and a black haori with the king's crest on the back. My jaw hit the floor and I know I wasn't the only one surprised. He pulled down his mask and smiled.

"It's an honor to be here. My name is Kakashi," he said with a bow. "I hope that we can all work together."

"I've heard some good things about you." Head captain said. "Skills are impressive. Kakashi will be working with different squads from time to time. Oh, congratulations on your betrothal. You may go."

Kakashi disappeared in a puff of smoke. I could feel my face redden as everyone looked at me.

"That is all for now. Dismissed!" said the head captain.

The other captains started to leave, some stopped by with congratulations. Captains Ukitake and Kyōraku stopped in front of me smiling.

"So, Yoruichi, when did you become betrothed?" asked Ukitake.

"Months ago." I whispered.

"I told you something good was to happen, Juu." Kyōraku grinned.

"Yes, you did." Ukitake agreed. "Yoruichi, would you like to join us for lunch?"

"Sure, I could use the distraction." I sighed as I put the rose in my hair.

I followed them back to squad eight. I was half focus on the questions they were asking me. My mind was focused elsewhere. We reached the eighth and I didn't notice that there were others waiting for us until I walked into someone.

"I see that you are distracted by something, princess. Care to tell me?" he asked. I threw my arms around him and held him close.

"Whoa, princess. You all right?" Kakashi asked as he wrapped his arms around me. I didn't look up; I just nodded as I buried my head in his neck. I knew he was smiling without looking. "Missed you too."

"Come on you two." Called Kyōraku.

I kissed Kakashi before he could move from me. We went to head towards the others when I realized who was there: My parents, Nesha, Ukitake, Unohana, Kisuke and Soifon.

"We wanted to throw a luncheon party for you and Kakashi to officially announce your engagement. Also, as of today, Nesha is now part of the clan." My mother said as she hugged us both. "Kakashi, congratulations on your new position to the king's royal guard."

"Thank you Lady Shihōin." he smiled. I turned and was almost tackled by Nesha.

"Did you hear? It's official! I'm a Shihōin now!" Nesha giggled. "Did you see the gift I got from the spirit king?"

"No?" I said slowly.

Nesha pulled up her dress to show of her ankle. She had the Hyūga clan's symbol tattooed on her right ankle.

"The spirit king said that this seal would make it easy for me to pass from here to Konoha without having to use a gigai." She grinned. "Kakashi has one too, but I'm not sure where his is."

We turned to see Kakashi blushing. I raised an eyebrow at him as Nesha laughed.

"I guess you'll have to search him later." she whispered in my ear.

"Nesha!" I scolded as my cheeks burned.

She ran off giggling towards everyone else. Kakashi rolled his eyes as he pulled up his sleeve on his right arm to show his seal. He had Konoha's symbol on his arm.

"Let's go and have some food." Kakashi said as he led me to the group. It was nice to have him back.

Months later

We had a quiet wedding ceremony at the gardens at the family manor and had a small group there to witness it. The spirit king was kind enough to allow us to have guests from Konoha to attend our wedding. Nesha had teased us about having it so soon, but we felt it was right. My parents had one of the extra houses on the property remodeled for us. Nesha help me decorate most of the house after it was finished.

Kakashi was gone most of the days at the king's palace. He told me that he was training his group in different weaponry and fighting techniques. His group was to specialize in working with shinobis. I laughed when he told me that his group wanted to learn ninjutsu. He got them books from Iruka and challenged the group to be able to match him. I reminded him that he had an unfair advantage for that.

Kakashi went back to Konoha, weeks later for some missions there. I laughed when he said he was dragging some members of his squad with him.

"Think of it this way Yoruichi. If I didn't start taking them on missions with me, they would be in for a rude awakening if I sent them in without any idea of what to expect." he said.

"True, just make sure that they have a little of bit of fun."

"Don't worry, I will."

"Okay, but if they spar against Youthful, I want to be there to watch."

Kakashi shook his head laughing.

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