Changes Chapter 1: Suspicions, a bleach fanfic

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Okay, this is entirely different. So, Yoruichi doesn't run, nor does Urahara gets exiled. But, Soi still changes as she would've if Yoruichi had left. Yoruichi tries to find out why but fails miserably. Now, she tries to keep their friendship, pupil to mentor, subordinate to captain, and friend to friend. Will they fall apart or will they become something more?

On with the story! (Keep in mind this is my first fic!)

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Chapter 1

"Aaah! That sure was a long run!" Yoruichi grinned up at Soi to have it falter slightly. Her subordinate wasn't acting like herself now. It started a few days ago, her attitude seemed to change just slightly yet it still bothered the princess. What made her more disappointed was that she was receiving less blushes for her own amusement when she gave casual light touches of the hand that always succeeded to have her Little Bee blush but not anymore, it seems. When she sighed it caught the attention of the girl beside her.

"Yoruichi-sama? Is something wrong?" Soi was careful to put as least much of concern as possible incase of showing weakness in front of the goddess she had so fiercely admired and yet, she had a feeling it might be more but pushed it aside. Soi gulped when those lovely golden eyes set their gaze onto her, a worthless subordinate who shouldn't have even mattered, though Yoruichi thinks differently. Soi had to fight down the blush that threatened to crawl from her neck to her cheeks. "Y-Yoruichi-sama?" Soi asked again.

The princess's eyes seemed to change with a flicker to be replaced by her catlike grin. "C'mon, let's go get something to eat. My stomach's crying for some food!"

Soi had a hint of a smile as she stood with her charge. "Alright, Yoruichi-sama." Before she took another step, Yoruichi whispered into her ear, "Race you!" and blinked to see the goddess of flash disappear.

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Arriving later than her goddess, Soi entered through the double doors hurriedly, hoping she made it in time. After all, how was she supposed to keep up with the master of shunpo?

"Soi, over here!"

Soi looked to her right and saw Yoruichi sitting in the corner already eating her share of food. Sitting down next to her, she found a steaming plate of rice and teriyaki placed in front of her. There were a few empty plates and bowls beside Yoruichi, including two empty glasses. There were still plates of dumplings and egg rolls with sushi and more teriyaki with rice.

"What took you so long?" Yoruichi asked as she chewed her food and gulped down some of the drink next to her. She wiped her mouth with the back of her hand and grinned at Soi. "If you had come any later, all of this food might've been gone!" she teased.

Soi gave a chuckle and settled down with her teriyaki. "I apologize, Yoruichi-sama. It's a good thing you didn't wait for me." She didn't notice Yoruichi's grin fading into a blank stare.

'It's a good thing you didn't wait for me'?, Yoruichi thought confused. It made her unsettling to hear that and it frustrated Yoruichi to no end as to why it did. She forced a grin when Soi looked back at her questioningly. "Ah, no need to apologize Soi! Haven't I already told you there's no need for that?" She chuckled and popped some sushi into her mouth as Soi watched her eat with hidden awe. "Although, I guess I should've waited for you, huh?" Yoruichi admitted.

Soi instantly shook her head with stunned features. "N-no, Yoruichi-sama! You don't always need to wait for me! I'm just too slow, that's all." Her voice went from startled to gloomy by the time the last sentence came out.

Yoruichi carefully looked at her subordinate's protesting figure concernedly. "I still think I should've waited for you Soi." The princess gave a sigh as she set her bowl down. Soi wasn't even done with half of her bowl. "Soi…" Yoruichi drew her eyes away from Soi's grey ones. "…Never mind." She had a cheerful grin on now and turned back to Soi who jumped in response. The goddess let out a chuckle and laid a hand on her subordinate's shoulder. This time, Yoruichi was able to see the creeping blush. She smirked. "I'll wait outside for you, 'kay? I won't go on ahead without you."

Even with all the carefree demeanor Yoruichi had, Soi could see her sempai saying this with a hint of seriousness. Soi nodded her reply and stared at the goddess's slender figure as she rose from her seat and stretched. Soi licked her lips as her gaze went from the princess's beautiful rear, to that sexy chest and back, to land her eyes straight into those breathtaking golden ones. She didn't notice she was staring until Youruici's voice interrupted her thoughts.

"I never thought that my Little Bee would be 'checking me out'. My, I must be sexy."

Soi blinked to find Yoruichi's amused eyes and smirk firmly in place. "A-ah, Y-Yoruichi-sama!" she squealed. "I-I can explain--" She winced when she heard the princess chuckle.

"Relax, Soi Fong. I'm just kidding." Yoruichi ruffled Soi's newly cut hair playfully. She had said that her hair was bothering her so they had cut it a bit short but was still long. If she didn't have those two cloths wrapped around them, her hair would've been let out. But the style Soi had was unique and she still looked as cute as ever. "Just finish your food. I'll be waiting for you on the other side." Her smirk never disappearing, she left as she waved her hand ever so gracefully and closed the shoji door behind her to leave her Little Bee to her meal.

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How's that for Chapter1? Still thinking about the title and I'm going to continue it, but still thinking of what to do next. I might be able to update soon, it depends on whether I get an idea or not. shrugs Make sure to review for me!