Again

Part VIII

Four months passed since Aizen had been defeated. Some shinigami were still staying on Earth. If any arrancar had survived, it could have been a serious treat for living creatures. Caution was an absolute necessity. Only when captains reported that all enemies had been annihilated, Yamamoto gave permission to return to Soul Society.

“Well done. Prepare to leave Earth as soon as you’d be ready.” He said, communicating them by a big monitor (like that one, which was in the manga).

“Of course.” Answered captain Hitsugaya. He wasn’t the only person in the room. Most captains accompanied him, with some other warriors.

“There’s something more.” The 1st division captain continued “Urahara-san, I want you to pay me a visit.” It sounded more like an order than invitation.

Everyone want silent apart from Kisuke.

“As far as I’m concerned I can’t go there. What’s more, you were the one who expelled me.”

“That’s true, but the situation changed dramatically.”

“So when do you want me, to drop by?”

“Now, with other shinigami.”

Everyone seemed surprised, but Urahara nodded. It was the end of transmission.

“At last. I have to sit down.” Complained Yoruichi. With a belly so big, no wonder her legs hurt.

“I’ll give you a foot massage!” Soi Fong exclaimed.

This time Yoruichi was grateful. She said she’ll join her in a minute and stayed with Kisuke in a separate room.

“How long do you think it will take you?” She asked.

“It’s difficult to say. Knowing Yama-jin, if it’s something important, and it probably is, it may take even a whole day.” He replied.

“Tell him that Yoruichi is saying hello.” She commented with a sarcasm.


Soi Fong had many talents and a foot massage was one of them.

“That’s better.” Yoruichi purred “I wonder when the kid is gonna come out. I’m getting impatient.”

“Isshin-san said, that it can happen anytime, now.”

“Yeah, but when?”

The girl stopped massaging and asked:

“Are you hungry? I can cook a dinner.”

“Good idea.”

In fact Soi Fong wasn’t a very good cook. Kisuke and Tessai had more skills, but Kisuke wasn’t there and Tessai had some other work to do, so Yoruichi didn’t have much choice. Soi Fong made ramen and as Yoruichi had predicted it didn’t taste very good, but she didn’t say that.

“I’ll wash the dishes.” She proposed instead.

“There’s no need. I can do that.”

“Have some rest, Soi Fong.”

She took the dishes to the kitchen. Soi Fong was sitting in the room, thinking what her live will be, when she return to Soul Society. She didn’t want to leave, but it was inevitable. But she also realized that maybe she shouldn’t treat Yoruichi as her whole word. Maybe she should look for happiness somewhere else. Had her own life.

“Soi Fong! Soi Fong!” She heard shouting and panicked.

Running into the kitchen she saw Yoruichi siting on the floor, in a puddle of fluid.

“Yoruichi-sama, are you alright?!” She knelt beside her.

“Call Isshin!”

Soi Fong found a telephone and chose the number with trembling hands.

“Oh, Isshin-san! Please, come here. Yoruichi-sama needs help. I think the time has come.” She said very nervously.

It didn’t take long for Isshin to arrive. He and Soi Fong helped Yoruichi to get into the car.

“Why the hell it had to start when Kisuke is not here?” Said irritated Yoruichi.

“I’m sure he’ll be back soon.” A doctor tried to calm her down.

When they reached the destination, which was Kurosaki Clinic, they saw Ichigo waiting with the wheelchair. As a good doctor, Isshin organised everything well. They entered the builiding, Ichigo transporting soon-to-be-mother.

“Soi Fong, go and contact Kisuke.” The woman ordered.

“Yes, Yoruichi-sama.” Saying that, she left.

“Ok, we’re here. Can I go now, too?” Asked Ichigo.

“Of course not! I need your help.” Isshind said firmly, preparing equipment.

“But I know nothing about such things!”

“All you have to do is to listen to my orders. And by the way, I thought you wanted to study medicine.”

“But I still have time and...”

“Shut up! There’s no one else to help me.”

The load moan interrupted their conversation.

“Quickly! Help her to undress and to put this on!” Isshin handed his son a hospital gown. Ichigo shivered.


She ran as quickly as possible. There was no time to waste. She reached Urahara’s Store and told everyone about the situation. Kisuke still hadn’t come back so she had to contact him some other way.


Watching Isshin putting is gloves on, made her even more nervous. Everything seemed so serious. Yoruichi was a brave woman, but now even she felt scared. She’d never experienced this kind of situation before. She could deal with pain pretty well. With clenched teeth she did what Isshin told her to, but she still feared that something could go wrong.

“Don’t worry Yoruichi-san. It will be alright.” Isshin put his mask on “Everyting seems fine so far. Just trust me and listen to my instructions.”

She nodded and started breathing in the way she was supposed to. Poor Ichigo sat in the furthest corner, totally traumatized, praying to every God for making it over as soon as possible. The time was passing, and he had no idea if it was one hour, two hours or maybe eternity. But he knew Yoruichi had much harder time. She was totally soaked, already. Her wet hair stuck to her face, but she didn’t thought about it right now. She focused on doing everything properly.

“I know you’re already exhausted, but it probably won’t take long.” Doctor Kurosaki assured her “Try to push harder.”

Fortunately she had a lot of stamina and was able to do what he said quite well.

“Very good, Yoruichi-san. I can see the head.”

She pushed again and again, following doctor’s instructions. Isshin praised her for doing it so perfectly and told her to continue.

“Come here Ichigo and prepare clean towels!” Ordered Isshin. Poor boy had no other choice than to obey “Ok, Yoruichi-san. One last push.” She did that and a second later she heard a loud cry, sighting with relief.

“He’s beautiful. Congratulations!” Said doctor Kurosaki.

“Can I see him?” She asked with a weak voice.

“Of course.” He let her hold a baby.

If sometime ago someone had asked her what was the most beautiful day of her life, she would probably point a few events. But if someone would asked her now, she would say something far different. THAT was the most beautiful day of her life.

“Such a little hands...” She touched baby’s miniature fingers and admired a small form of her son. He had cute, blond hair and when he opened his eyes, she noticed they were golden, just like hers. She could watch him forever.

“Can I take him for awhile?” Asked Isshin “I need to make some tests, to be sure he’s healthy.”

“Of course.”

Isshin gently took a baby and ordered Ichigo to transport Yoruichi to the room with the one bed for her, and one for the child. Ichigo forgot about the fear, and now he was happy too, so he didn’t need to be asked twice. The last thing which came to Yoruich’s mind before she fell asleep, was when Kisuke will return.