Please don't forget to read the Authors note on the end I had a only a few things to say :)

Disclaimer: No, I don't own Bleach Tite Kubo does. The only thing I own would be the twists in the plot since I followed mainly the plot of bleach and Kira the OC.

Chapter 1: Homecoming

Unknown Girl (For now anyway)

Karakura: Outskirts

I'm home.

A soft smile graced the lips of the built or more like lean girl. The wind billowing cloak and hair as city lights dim for the coming of the sun. Dawn was upon the city of Karakura and the splash of purplish hue as night mingled with day was as magnificent and unique as ever. A slight frown marred the girls' features as her head cocked to the side in concentration. There was something different in her hometown, something powerful. Shrugging the strange sensation away, she looked at the time, it was early; she had just enough time to shower and dress before school started. A snort escaped her with the thought I wonder if I'm still registered she mused lightly as she began her trudge towards her home, she was sure she was still enrolled because she still emailed her homework and had video conferences with her teachers for her tests as well as returning once every school year ended to be tested on everything. A mischievous smirk played upon her lips as she recalled the day she and her father told the school why she would be away and begged them to let her keep studying. A scowl took over her features just as fast as the smirk appeared, the fact that she had to take tests all morning on her first day back was not appealing, but it was the price she had to pay, especially since now it was different. No longer did she have to rush out after the test and catch her flight, now she was staying, for good. She was stopped from her musings when she arrived at the familiar home she had always known but have not been in for …years.

A sad look glazed over her eyes thinking of the people still sleeping within and the time she spent so far away from them. Now is different though she thought warmth blossoming from her heart Now I'm staying for good. With that she sneaked into her home deciding that she would surprise them later on the day, she just didn't have the time to savor their shocked faces now, now was time for school. She quickly and quietly took a shower and found a school uniform for her tucked deep in her closet, as she fitted it (it fit perfectly and snuggly) a semi-frown and a sweat drop appeared on her head as she wondered how her father knew her size without seeing her for who knows how long, she was pretty sure she changed in the years she was away, a little self-consciousness seeping its way into her. Letting the topic go since she wasn't one to dwell on such matters she quietly left the house and walked leisurely to her high school which she has only been to three times, to take her annual test and all. The town was beginning to buzz with energy as the morning continued and yet she continued on her slow pace savoring the sight, sound and smell of the city of her childhood. Cars were whizzing by as excited and some lazy chatter vibrated through the air as well as yawns and sips from cups. Karakura not being a very big city had less pollution, making the air fresher, bakeries were opening with their newly made bread wafting its enticing aroma as well as the morning dewy smell of flowers and grass. Sighing contently the girl continued her way seeing her school not far off, yes she was back, and yes she was damn happy about it.

Classroom: After lunch

"I heard we were going to have a new student today!" Chizuru a red head with short bobbed hair and glasses exclaimed happily. "I can't wait!" she continued on "I hope she's a girl as well endowed as Hime. Ah! Don't worry though, you're still number one in my eyes!" she screamed as she tackled/groped the auburn haired girl, gray eyes scrunching in discomfort.

"Stay away from Orihime you perverted lesbian!" screamed a spiky black haired girl, brown eyes burning with fury as she punched Chizuru in the face promptly stopping her from her molestation of the other girl.

"We should get to class" a long black haired girl said with indifference like what had just happened happens every day. "Ryo is right, the bell's about to ring" a short brown haired agreed readily standing up from her seat. The group stood the event and conversation forgotten as idle and random chatter took over. The whole class was getting a bit restless as Oichi-sensei was late, not that it bothered them it was a bit out of character though. Just when the noise was getting a bit loud the door opened and the unmistakable scream of their sensei resounded through the room.

"Okay! You noisy butts quiet down!" she bellowed as all her students sweat dropped with all the same though in their heads Could she call us that?

"Anyway as you guys might or might not know were getting a new student sh-"

"Why so late in the year?" one interrupted. "If you'd let me finish maybe you wouldn't have to ask" she dead panned, making her students sweat drop once again.

"Anyway as I was saying, she just moved back here from overseas and some of you might even know her" An excited chatter thrummed inside the room, memories of friends who moved flashing through their heads. Oichi-sensei just watched as her students gave her their full attention, watching her slightest movement and straining their ears to catch the slightest whisper. Oh yes, she was enjoying the power, she smirked evilly as she watch her students squirm from excitement a little sad that not all of them were affected, namely the aloof students as usual a certain orange headed teen being the leader. Just as it seemed that those who were paying attention were going to fall off their chairs as they were sitting on the edge she motioned for the person to come in.

Rukia

Rukia a raven haired petite woman with amethyst colored eyes watched, amusement clearly playing in her features. The room was silent and it seemed that everybody was holding their breath, only for a new addition to their class she surmised. She did notice though that her orange haired partner was looking out the window uninterested with the commotion around him. Chad the giant of a boy, and Tatsuki were also unresponsive Not surprising she mused to herself as she looked on. Finally as the dam of patience was about the break Oichi-sensei motioned for the new student to walk in.

The girl had spiky short hair like Tatsuki in front but the rest was tied in a messy bun behind her head which also spiked in every direction, it probably lands short of her hips. She wasn't tall, the top of her head would probably reach Ichigos' nose Rukia assumed continuing her examination of the new student. She was too far to see her eyes clearly but she could see her body built. She wasn't skinny nor did she have enormous breasts like Orihime, rather she was a bit flat, maybe a C? This examination of hers' didn't take as long as she thought because the girl just started introducing herself.

"Hello" a soft but firm voice rang out "My name is Urahara Kira. Nice to see some of you again, and for the rest it's nice to meet you" the reactions were instantaneous. There were confused looks and some wide eyes but the most distressing or rather the look that Rukia noticed the most was that of Ichigo and Tatsuki it was of pure unadulterated shock, it marred their once aloof expressions. She has seen many of Ichigos' expressions but this one was new, emotions she couldn't catch raced within his eyes as it finally settled to a soft happiness. Rukias' stomach stirred, there was a feeling within her that she couldn't place but she didn't like it, it felt horrible. The loud booming voice of Ichigo and Tatsuki combined brought her out of that uncomfortable place as they screamed "KIRA!" both standing up and hands on their desk.

Ichigo

It wasn't everyday that Oichi-sensei was late but that didn't really bother the orange haired boy. Features still holding a scowl although not as deep stared out the window as some sort of commotion was going on in his classroom. Although he was a little interested he would be damned if he was caught, so he continued to stare out the window while he discreetly listened. There was a new student and everybody was kept at the edge of their seats as he saw Oichi-sensei's sadistic smile from his peripheral vision. A light almost inaudible snort escaped him at the thought of his teachers' glee in torturing her students. Now, almost completely uninterested he was about to zone out when a soft but firm hello rang through his ears. That's when it happened. Time seemed to slow down as he for the first time since class began faced the front. There the supposedly new girl stood, her midnight hair short and layered in front spiked in every which way while the rest was pulled in a very messy bun behind her head. Her plump lips still looking like a semi-pout curved in a smirk as his amber eyes met with bright lapis lazuli (a deep bright blue with splashes of gold). Emotions ran wild within him that his brain or his heart for the mater couldn't decide which one to settle in. Shock, relief, confusion, rage, uncertainty, it was all fighting for dominance until a soft thrum of happiness won over. Letting his emotions control of him and the shock as well he stood in all his 5 foot 9 inches glory and screamed her name. Unsurprised that there was another voice together with his outburst, but before he could move those bright eyes unlocked with his and redirected them to another. Feeling like he was being dissected he turned his head to the right now looking at the raised questioning brow of Rukia to which his reply was a shrug that meant 'I'll tell you later'. Accepting this she continued to watch the events that were happening at front. He took his seat as amusement and excitement played tag in his eyes as he watched the two girls up front.

-Flashback-

"Oi" Ichigo greeted as he walked towards the sitting figure by the riverbank. Turning her head slightly over her shoulder so he could see her profile, she gave a slight nod and faced the upcoming sunset. Sitting without being invited he let the silence engulf them as the wind blew gently, swaying the grass making it tickle his palms lightly as he laid his body weight on them. Craning his eyeballs as far as it went the young boy of 13 observed the girl beside him; though her muscles seemed relaxed he felt the uncertainty radiate off her in waves and in her eyes sadness reigned supreme. Ichigos' scowl deepened, not being very good at times like these. He knew something was bothering his friend and he'd be damned if he wouldn't help, after all wasn't she the one who made the rain bearable, the one who could ease the storm into sprinkles. Scratching the imaginary itching spot at the back of his head he started.

"Ano..What's wrong with you?" he asked flatly and he notices a small smile play on her lips.

"Smooth as ever aren't-cha" she teased. His scowl deepened for a moment before softening as she snickered at her joke "I'm leaving" she continued with nothing but seriousness in her tone. Ichigos' scowl retuned tenfold as he searcher her eyes for any playful hint but found none. She gave him a sad smile before continuing.

"Don't give me that look Ichii" she sighed and faced the sunset once again "I won't be gone forever and I'll have annual trips back, at least once a year" she said trying to put as much enthusiasm in her voice as she could muster. Bowing his head so his eyes were hidden by his bangs he asked.

"When will you be back? Permanently I mean. And how will I know if it isn't just your 'annual visits'" saying the last two words mockingly and with venom.

"Ya gonna miss me Ichii-berry?" she replied mockingly.

"Shut up and answer the damn question" he replied though without as much gusto as he usually does whenever she called him that. A knowing look and smile took over her features as she wrapped an arm around Ichigos' neck and knocking their head together lightly.

"Let's graduate high school together" was her whispering reply. Ichigo couldn't help the smile that pulled his lip up at the thought of their childhood promise. "Maybe we'll even go to college together" she continued to muse. Warmth filled his distressed heart at her words, but damn it he will not allow her to know that, so pulling on his scowl and bad-ass attitude he shouldered her away, snorted and said "Alright already! Enough with the girly mushy stuff, that's what you have Tasuki for!" and with those lines both burst out laughing, clutching their sides in pain, just the thought of Tasuki being girly drove them over the edge. When both finally calmed down and the night was dark both headed home side by side. At the intersection when both would part ways a tight hug was given and whispers of take care passed through amber to lapis lazuli and vice versa. Ichigo watched as his best friend walked away although he would never say I out loud or admit it, she was his best friend.

"Kira!" he bellowed his voice echoing through the night. She turned with a raised eyebrow in question. "Keep your promise." Even though he whispered it, the wind seemed to have brought his words to her ears as she gave him a soft smile and a nod before turning back and walking away.

The next day she was gone. Their teacher informed them of her absence. Ichigo looked at Tatsuki who didn't seem surprised by the news either as their other classmates were. Brown met amber as she faced him with a knowing look and a slight puffiness in her eyes she's been crying. A small nod was all that passed between the two and that was it.

-End of Flashback-

Orihime

To say that she was shocked was an understatement. Inoue Orihime was beyond shocked so far beyond that there was no other word for it and part of the class joined her in that state. Right in front of the classroom Tatsuki had just glomped the new student and is still currently hugging her. Orihime has known Tatsuki for three years and never have she seen her hug someone with as much gusto. It also didn't escape her notice that aside from her best friend Ichigo screamed the new girls name as well even if he didn't attack her like Tatsuki did.

"Alright, alright. Let me go Ki" the new girl said with a smile on her face as she tried to pry Tatsuki off her.

"When did you get back? Does this mean you're staying for good?" the tomboy asked hurriedly and excitedly. The whole class watched the scene before them in awe, Tatsuki has never acted this excited unless it was a karate tournament, a really big one and what did the new girl call her, Ki?

"Let her breathe and sit down" growled out Ichigo which needless o say caught every body's attention as well. The brown eyed girl glared at the interfering boy and growled her response as well.

"Shut up carrot head" Ichigo glared and was about to retort when a chuckle left the lips of Kira.

"Don't retort berry and get rid of that scowl urchin you might end up like Ichii-berry over there"

"I'M NOT AN URCHIN!"

I'M NOT A BERRY!" both screamed simultaneously, which earned them a hearty laugh from the new girl. Orihime watched the interaction of the three feeling a closeness between the two namely Ichigo and Tatsuki which she assumed was always there but never actually came out, and with the arrival of this girl it seemed to have surfaced. A stirring feeling came over her. Things were going to change and rapidly, she didn't understand, but one thing is for sure, an event was going o take place and she couldn't tell if it was for better or for worse.

After School: Ice Cream Parlor

Rukia and Tatsuki waited calmly as Orihime squirmed on her seat seemingly nervous.

"Calm down" Tatsuki teased as she looked behind her towards the counter waiting for Ichigo and Kira to come back with their orders "What's taking them so long" she groaned. Taking her chance Rukia asked the question that's in Orihimes' as well.

"Who is she anyway?" a snort startled the three as Ichigo placed ice cream to their respective owners. "Can't wait midget" he stated more than questioned placing strawberry in front of Rukia, rocky road for Tatsuki and vanilla for himself. Kira taking up the rear handed Orihime her mint chocolate chip with leeks and red bean paste whilst wondering why and how an ice cream shop carried leeks and read bean paste to begin with. Taking a seat on the other side of Ichigo she takes the cookie dough and savors its taste before turning her attention to the group.

"I'm not a midget!" Rukia hollered kicking Ichigo under the table smirking as he sat hurriedly to rub the soon to be bruised area of his leg. "Damn, violent dwarf" he mumbled earning himself a glare from the raven haired shinigami. Not one to cut corners when she didn't have to Rukia asked her question again Orihime nodding quickly showing her interest at the question. Tatsuki looked at Ichigo who looked at Kira who just smirked at the avoidance of the two Really these two she thought as she placed her cup down.

"Alright" she started "Like I said this afternoon, you guys can all me Kira and I'm these twos' childhood friend" Rukia mulled this information over in her head while Orihime asked the next question "Why haven't I heard of you?" she asked innocently, seriously wondering why if she made Tatsuki this happy then why have they never talked about her not hair nor whisper.

"Yeah" Rukia continued. Ichigo might not tell me much of anything but I'm pretty sure the twins or his father would have mentioned you and have pictures up" she cringed at the memory of Isshin trying to capture her on film. That was when she noticed Tatsuki looking at her ice cream with great interest, Ichigo who seemingly found something outside to look at and Kira who now wore a somewhat sad smile.

"Ah, I'm not surprised" she answered shrugging like it was no big deal "It wasn't anything big any-"

"Don't start spewing crap Kira" Ichicgo sated cutting her off "It's not like that and you know it" he finished still looking outside.

"Anyway, before I was rudely interrupted and denied" she continued as she playfully punched Ichigo on the arm "You have to ask these two about that"

"Where have you been?" was Tatsukis' quiet question. Orihime looked at her best friend worriedly, she never sounded weak, not this way though.

"Galilee and Negev"

"Excuse me?" Ichigo said incredulous although his face was not like Tasuki or Orihime he was pretty damn close to losing his scowl and giving way to shock… again, while Rukia looked unperturbed with the announcement. Kira just sat there looking serious, waiting for the upcoming torrent of words.

"Where is that?" Orihime

"What did you do there? Were you forced? What happened? WHY?" Tatsuki

"What the fuck were you doing all the way over at Israel for three years?" Ichigo.

Needless to say everybody stopped and looked at Ichigo. "What?" he asked.

"How did you know it was in Israel?" was Kiras' question with something akin to wonder in her features. A bit flustered Ichigo scowled "So what if I knew where it was! Answer the damn question!" amusement playing in her features Kira tried to answer their questions.

"Like Ichigo said it's in Israel and I was not forced" stopping there the others realized that she avoided most of the why's and what were you doing there questions, but leaving it at that they decided mindless chatter and updates on peoples' lives was a better conversation.

There was a comfortable silence around Ichigo, Rukia, and Kira as they walked home. Reaching the Kurosaki household Rukia realized her or rather their mistake, palming her head she willed Ichigo to notice as well but he just walked in without care. Rukia faced Kira who was looking at the door with sadness and nervousness, Rukia raised a questioning brow at her, noticing this Kira returned her look with a sigh "I haven't been here for three years and I didn't exactly say goodbye before I left. Guess you could say I'm a bit nervous" she smiled sheepishly a light tint of pink coloring her light tanned face. Before the petite raven haired girl could reply a blur of light brown passed her and barreled itself onto surprised lapis lazuli eyes.

"Kira-nee!" wailed Yuzu excitedly as she hugged the girl whilst jumping. Said girl timidly wrapped the younger one in a tight heartfelt hug, as the other twin walked out a small almost invisible smile on her lips. Raising her head from Yuzus' shoulder Kira locked eyes with Karin and both fist bumped in replacing a hug. Rukia watching the whole exchange felt something in her stomach stir, this girl really was once a part of this house, and she could see it in the way tears were flowing down Yuzus' cheeks and the glint in Karins' eyes as well as the soft smile on the oldest Kurosakis' serious face who was watching from the doorway. She belongs here she thought somewhat bitterly as she wondered if she was going to get kicked out of her place in Karin and Yuzus' room.

"Yuzu, Kira might suffocate and the dinner might burn" prodded Isshin lightly. Yuzu gasped and ran into the kitchen to check on the food. "Welcome home my dear daughter!" Isshin bellowed as he flung himself towards Kira only earning himself a kick to the cheek "Still as strong as ever" he mumbled from his own heap on the floor. Ichigo only snorted mumbling something like crazy fool.

"You won't get me that way goat face" Kira tsked as she waved her index finger in front of Isshin which earned her a snorty chuckle from Karin who went back to her seat at the couch to watch her game. The petite shinigami looked on, amethyst eyes glazing over as she processed what just happened. Isshin had just called this girl his daughter as well as attacked her like he usually did with Ichigo like it was the most normal thing in the world. Finishing her chuckles Kira looked over to the girl called Rukia watching as emotions played along her eyes, sadness and uncertainty dominating them.

A warm hand on hers snapped Rukia out of her trance. Looking for the source she sees her hand being held by Kira a knowing look on her face as she pulled Rukia inside skipping over the still lying down Isshin, bringing them into Ichigos' room.

"Took ya long enough" he mumbled from his bed where he laid arms supporting his head.

"So you guys mind telling me why Kuchiki-san lives here?" Rukias' eyes widened as she looked at Ichigo for help. He lazily sat and stared at Kira a smirk appearing on his face.

"Sharp and as straightforward as ever aren't-cha" shrugging Kira just sat down on the floor beside his bed and waited. Sighing Ichigo continued "She needed a place to say" was his simple reply while Rukia was panicking in her mind can't he think of a better explanation? What are we going to tell her? Is she going to be staying here as well? What the heck was going on? Who the hell was this girl to Ichigo – wait, what?

"It wasn;t hard to guess when we walked here like you guys did it every day and there werefour pairs of slippers in the doorway as well as shoes" she shrugged and continued with "Ichii-berry I think she spazzed out on us." Kira motioned towards the wide eyes Rukia.

"She does that form time to time, good assessment by the way. And anyway before you could ask some more dad said yes anyway so what does it matter if she's staying here or not?" coming back from her head Rukia noticed a rather strange skeptical look pass over Kiras' face but quickly vanished what? She wondered as Kira Shrugged the compliment and accepting Ichigos' answer.

Dinner passed by without much trouble aside from Isshin and Ichigos' rough housing and Yuzus' animated chatter updating the old family friend on the happening for the past three years. Much to Rukias' surprise Kira was leaving saying something about her father probably knowing she's already here and waiting for her at home, and with that she departed from the Kurosaki household.

A Month Later

Rooftop of Karakura High: Lunch

Rukia, Ichigo, Kira, Mizuro, Keigo and Chad were eating lunch as they always did. Rukia had spent a lot of time with Kira and had to admit that she liked the girl. She was a fiery one, a strong willed, stubborn spitfire that equaled Ichigo and herelf she mused. In fact she was like a girl version of Ichigo aside from the scowl and the way she loved to play tricks and jokes, as well as being more attune to peoples' feelings, smart and not brash like her male counterpart. She could almost believe that they were siblings. But something else drew her to Kira, she had a somewhat familiar gentle air around her which turns sharp whenever she was annoyed or getting there, she also had a cocky smirk that reminded her of Kaien-dono as well as the sparkle of mischief in her eyes from time to time. Rukia couldn't put her finger on it but she liked this girl and she didn't feel that strange feeling she got whenever Orihime would chatter and semi snog (as in keep him for herself) Ichigo the few times it happened anyway. Though from time and again when Kira didn't think she was looking a glazed sad faraway look would come over her eyes only to be replaced with pain and suffering. Rukia didn't like that look, it was the same look Ichigo has whenever he thought of his mother in great detail, an immense sadness, hurt and hate. She knew that look too well for she had that same look whenever she thought about Kaien-dono, the only difference was that she had more time to school herself in hiding it. Although Rukia was devastatingly curious she knew full well that there is no way for her to enter her new friends heart without trampling around it, so she would wait, just like she did with Ichigo as he for her. It didn't escape her notice that Ichigo also knew about these looks and he waited as well, confident that one day he would know and would be able to ease or share the burden.

Despite her liking the girl there was also something she couldn't place about her, she accepted her and Ichigos' constant vanishing in stride whenever they fought hollows and the flash of concern in her eyes before she hid it. Now that Rukia was thinking of hollows and aside from herself and Ichigo the others left to get more snacks she voiced out her concern.

"Haven't there been fewer hollows lately? Or more like they vanish before we get there. It happened before but now its occurrences is too much" pondering her words a bit Ichigo shrugged and said "That's your department isn't it?" he didn't have enough time to block the punch that she directed towards his jaw.

"OW! You damn midget! I was just stating a fact!" he hollered as he nursed his hurting jaw.

"I know you were you stupid strawberry! I was just hoping you had any ideas but I guess I shouldn't expect much from an imbecile!" she hollered back, thus a glaring contest was started, until her hollow pager went off that is. Rukia taking her candy and punching Ichigo with her glove both ran towards the hollow, unbeknownst to them the figure watching them intently as they sped pass him.

"Shinigami" he whispered low and menacingly whilst another figure watched in amusement on top of a roof This is … interesting it mused to itself as the two black figures vanished and the lanky guy walked on a slight hateful grimace on his features.

Authors Note:

Sorry, I know the progression is slow, but I promise or rather hope it will get better along the way. Next chapter will explain where the timeframe is so give me a chance please?

Not much Ichigo Rukia yet because I's still he beginning, I wanted to take their feelings and progress them slowly but steadily and I wanted to introduce Kira the OC. And yes her last name would be explained in chapter 2 so yeah. Thanks for reading and hope that you guys come back! R&R

(Constructive Criticisms accepted and flames since I can't really stop you can I?)