Sorry for taking so long to update. This is the last chapter. The story kinda jumps around, so try to stay with it. It's a collection of moments after Urahara & Yoruichi came to the Real World. I made sure I covered pretty much everything. I also added a little part for Soi Fong. She is probably the most affect person when Yoruichi left.

Gigai: special body for Shinigami/souls to move in in the Real World.

Special thanx to all those who reviewed! You guys are my motivation!

HABITS: Chapter 3

"What's wrong with the people here? They don't seem to notice that a house just popped out of nowhere during the night." Yoruichi sat by the window, watching the people outside passing by.

"That just makes our life easier," Urahara dragged the Gigai onto the middle of the floor and dusted his hands. "So Yoruichi, you ready?"

Yoruichi turned to him, half annoyed-half disgusted. "I told you I'm not getting into that thing."

"Come on, it's not that bad. Look at me, I'm fine." He turned to show Yoruichi his new body. "It's the only way to move about undetected. Else the Soul Society would track your reiatsu."

"I don't care, I'm not getting into that ugly white dummy."

Urahara sighed. The little princess is spoiled as ever. "Well, there is another way… Hand me your Zanpaktou."

Yoruichi looked at him suspiciously, then did as he told. Urahara took out a pill, stabbed it with the Zanpaktou, which glowed and disintegrated.

Yoruichi jumped, "Ahhh! What did you do to my Zanpaktou!"

"Don't worry, the pill simply absorbed your Zanpaktou's spiritrons. Here, eat it." Urahara gave the pill to Yoruichi, who hesitated, then popped it into her mouth.

It took a while for her to realize what happened. She blinked, and then-

"What the- My clothes!" She jumped as she saw her clothes lying on the floor, then stared down at her tiny black furry body, her paws, wiggled her ears, and her tail... She spotted herself in the mirror on the wall. "Kisuke you bastard...what have you done to me!"

"Well, the spiritrons from you Zanpaktou formed a layer over you, shielding your reiatsu while giving you a tangible form. In your case it's a cat." Urahara explained. "It's smart little trick."

"Then how come you didn't use it?"

"The pill only work on some people. It didn't work on me."

Yoruichi flexed her paws. "Guess I should be thankful I didn't turn into something worse..."

"Anyways, how do I transform back?" Yoruichi narrowed her eyes. "You do know how to transform me back right?"

"Of course, of course!" said Urahara airily. "All you do is relax and calm your mind. Kinda feels like when you release your Zanpaktou."

Yoruichi closed her eyes and waited. White mist emitted from her body and filled the room. She felt her body elongate, and her front paws left the ground.

She sighed in relieve. But her cheerfulness faded as soon as she realized what was horribly wrong. "I'm- naked!"

Urahara peeped at her from behind his little fan. "Ahh…so that's how it works."

Yoruichi stepped out of the mist and punched him in the head. "You pervert!"

"I swear I didn't know!"

In Soul Society, it's spring all year round, with light warm breeze and fields of cherry blossoms. But here, the four seasons are so distinct. And the winter is so cold…

He once asked her if she missed Soul Society, if she ever regretted coming here with him.

She said she does miss Soul Society...it was her home after all. And maybe when she look back one day, she would think she must have been crazy to come here with him. But even then, if she were given a second chance at that night, she would still have chosen what she had done.

He stood back facing her and was silent. Then he turned and took her into his arm.

"Thank you, for being with me…"

She closed her eyes. "Baka, even if the whole world betrays you, I will still stay by your side…"

Then she buried her head in his chest, melting under the weight of his embrace.

It was a peaceful afternoon, warm and breezy. Tessai was outside the store sweeping, taking no heed as a black cat passed by.

The black cat hesitated, then stopped in front of the store, and saw Tessai. It sat down on the ground and studied him. Sensing the cat's gaze, Tessai turned to it with a suspicious look. For a moment they stood and locked gaze. Then the cat stepped forward, and then-

"Is Kisuke home?"

Tessai screamed in horror and jumped back. "It talks!"

Yoruichi had a half-bored, half-annoyed look on her face. She had seen this type of reaction way too many times.

"Is Kisuke home?" she asked again. "Tell him Yoruichi is here."

Tessai recovered a bit. Being with someone like Urahara for too long and you get use to weird stuff like this.

"I-I'll go get the store owner." He disappeared inside.

Yoruichi looked around the store, then up at the serene twilight sky, and sighed.

"So, I'm home again..."

Yoruichi put on a sweater. "I see you have hired a new sweeper."

"A lot of things happened since you last disappeared." said Urahara, who leaned against the wall waiting while Yoruichi got changed inside.

Yoruichi ignored his last comment. "I've got some news from Soul Society." She opened the door, all dressed and looking as pretty as ever. Urahara smirked. "My robe fits you."

"It always did," Yoruichi smiled at him slyly.

"I ordered the stuff you wanted. The merchandise will be delivered tomorrow. The Soul Society people will leave them at the 'station' for us to pick up. Any problems I'll go contact them again."

"Thanks. I'll make sure to keep them safe." Urahara's eyes darkened under his hat. "And how is the 'cargo' doing?"

Yoruichi returned the dark look. "She's doing fine. I'm keeping my eyes on her. No one noticed anything at the moment, but it's still very risky. We can't be careless with something like that."

Yoruichi fell onto the couch and sighed. "You are always up to something risky. Hiding that thing in Soul Society and now doing illegal trade between the two worlds… The Central 46 tighten the security since we last been there, you need to be more careful. Speaking of which," she sat up, "do you know that Mayuri is appointed as the new 12th Division's Taichou?"

Urahara laughed bitterly. "Not unexpected. That little slimeball was always either trying to take my position or plotting my death. I bet he was crying with joy when I got banished."

Yoruichi laughed. "Well, slimy Mayuri must have some kind of potential to be selected by the captains. Not jealous, are we?"

Urahara sighed and fell onto the couch beside her. "So who's the new 2nd Division Taichou?"

"It's Soi Fong. I saw her too, when I visited the Shihouin House." Yoruichi stretched and yawned. "She looks like she's doing well, all proud and determined, kind of remind me of the younger me." Then her voice sounded distanted, "She deserves it more than anyone."

Urahara was silent. He knew how much Yoruichi missed her and how much she must have wanted to go up to her and talk to her.

Soi Fong had always been like a little sister to her.

Yoruichi barely recognized Soi Fong when she saw her. Soi Fong… She had changed so much...from a shy, strong-willed little girl that always fell for her tricks, to the now powerful, self-assured Taichou of the 2nd Division. A thousand memories flashed through Yoruichi's head at that moment, even to her own surprise. She stepped out from behind the bush, stopping herself at the last moment. What was she thinking? How can she possibly go up to her, under such circumstances? She closed her eyes and dug her little black paw into the ground as Soi Fong and the Cover Ops guards walked pass. They in different worlds now; they walk a different path. Things had changed... Besides, how can she recognize her in this form? Yoruichi whipped her tail and walked away.

She felt guilty, ever since that night, for leaving Soi Fong behind. She had no choice. She didn't want to drag her into this. Soi Fong had a future; she was talented and bright, and if she were to escape Soul Society with them, everything she worked towards would be gone. Yoruichi couldn't bear watching her throwing away everything for her sake. That would be selfish, wouldn't it? So she left without saying goodbye, not even leaving behind a note of explanation. If Central 46 were to find out Soi Fong involved with their escape in any way, she would be punished. And if Soi Fong were to hate her forever for doing this, she would not complain one single bit.

"So where am I going to sleep?"

"You are sleeping here tonight," Urahara patted his bed cheerfully, then went over to the closet and pulled out an extra blanket and a pillow.

Yoruichi lowered her eyelids in a sarcastic look. "Yeah, nice try Kisuke."

Urahara gathered up the blanket and the pillow into his arms and walked to the door, "I'm going to sleep on the couch." He paused beside her, glanced sideways and smirked. "Got your hopes up didn't I?"

"Don't flatter yourself," Yoruichi smiled as Urahara walked pass her who waved his hand, "Nighty-night!"

Urahara rubbed his eyes and yawned. "Morning!" he said as he walked past Tessai, who was stocking goods onto the shelf. "I'm going out for a while. I'll be right back."

"Yes sir," said Tessai as Urahara left the store. The store owner's up early today, he thought, and continued stocking the goods.

The bedroom door opened. "Morning!"

"Morning," Tessai replied without thinking, then dropped the box on his foot as he saw Yoruichi standing bare-legged in Urahara's robes by the door.

He jumped back. "Wh-who are you! H-How did you get in here?" Yoruichi rubbed her eyes sluggishly and didn't register what he had said. Then Tessai saw the opened bedroom door. He looked from Yoruichi to the bedroom, then back again. His mind clicked, and he chuckled to himself darkly. So, the store owner is secretly hiding women in his bedroom… no wonder he locks himself in there all day… hehehe…

Yoruichi raised her eyebrow. "What's wrong with him?..."

"Morning everyone!" Urahara returned with breakfast.

"Sir-!" Tessai pointed at Yoruichi, demanding an explanation.

Urahara blinked. "Ah I see you guys have met. Sorry I forgot to introduce you guys. Tessai, this is Yoruichi-san. She came to our shop yesterday."

"Yoruichi-san…?" The name sounded familiar… Tessai widened his eyes. "You mean she is the cat?"

"Yes!" Urahara said happily, glad Tessai remembered her. "Well this is her original form."

"Original form? What! How? But- you-a cat-…talking-!" Tessai looked from Urahara to Yoruichi, fatally confused.

"Don't be stupid, cats can't talk. It's common sense." Yoruichi stated obviously.

Tessai fainted.

Urahara Kisuke & Shihouin Yoruichi- Habits

I got used to your silent steps and your faltering shadow;

I got used your eyes, their gleaming light and their deepest darkness;

I got used to fighting alongside you, feeling reassured by your overwhelming reiatsu;

I got used to your many faces, and how you have one for each circumstance;

I got used to you smacking me in the head, calling me a "Baka";

I got used seeing you at my doorstep every morning;

I got used to your silent presence when I'm feeling sad;

I got used to sneezing when you are thinking about me;

I got used to getting into trouble so we could be together in detention;

I got used to us running around Gotei 13, drawing whiskers on sleeping guards;

I got used to you waking me up in middle of the night to show me your new creation;

I got used to sitting beside you, watching the sunset and the star rise;

I got used to having you by my side, at any time, anywhere, through anything.

We got so used to each other, day after day, that you have become a part of me.

You have become my habit.

/The End