A/N: sorry if it's a bit rough, it's only my second story. First one for Bleach, so please be gentle on me

Disclaimer: I do NOT own anything Bleach related

Without further dilemma please enjoy

A young boy, around nine years old. He was wearing a plain sky blue shirt and some jean shorts. Walking along side a woman, who was in her mid to late twenties. She wore a white blouse, with a dark blue skirt going down to her mid calf.

The woman had one hand on an open umbrella, while the other was occupied by the young mans hand. It was pouring rain but even so the both of them had a huge smile on there face.

They were traveling down the same path home they always did. When something caught the boys attention. The woman knew he was spiritually aware, so she tried to stop him when he took off.

"Don't do it," the boy screamed as he was running down the hill towards the 'girl'. From his view point it looked like she was about to commit suicide.

"Ichigo," the woman exclaimed. She dropped her umbrella and ran after the boy. Fear for her sons life, she moved as fast as her legs could carry her.

Regardless though, she was human as far as most knew. Only a select few knew of her abilities. However due to her fears, she forgot about said abilities. She wouldn't make it in time, and with each passing moment her heart sank even more.

As like she thought she was too late, her son had died. She lost hope, she lost her first child before her eyes. Her heart shattered, and fell to her knees tears steadily running down her face.

Then something unexpected happened. Not even Isshin, the boys father, would have expected this. A stranger to most dressed in all green, with a white and green stripped bucket hat appeared. Fending off the monster, just enough to make it vanish. When he turned his attention to the woman.

"Masaki, your son is fine," he paused briefly, "however his chain of fate has been severed." The man looked down, he was saddened that he had to give this news.

"Excuse me mister, but what's a chain of fate?" Ichigo asked. They had completely forgotten the young boy was there as a spirit.

Kneeling down, as to be eye level with the boy, "My name is Kisuke Urahara, and the thing on your chest with the chain is what I'm talking about."

Looking down and touching it, "Oh...so what does it mean when it severed?" he innocently inquired. He was definitely intelligent for his age.

"It means you can't return to your body Ichigo," the boy was stunned at his mothers words. He was wondering if this was just some weird dream that he'd wake up from.

"Mom, is this just some weird dream?" he was slightly afraid, yet remained calm. He didn't think this was possible. He received his answer when his mother shook her head.

Looking back at Masaki an idea hit Kisuke, "Masaki I have an idea, you need to go inform Isshin that I have Ichigo. I will explain everything later."

(Urahara Shop)

Upon arrival at the store, a tall muscular man wearing glasses. A white T-shirt, khakis, a pair of brown tennis shoes, and a blue apron that falls to about his knees. Come in from the kitchen with a tray of food with a fresh pot of tea.

"Ah, Tessai thanks for the refreshments," the shop owner picked up a cup filled with tea and sipped on it. "Oh and Tessai, meet my guest...young Ichigo."

Looking over the young man, he noticed the chain on his chest. Then he noticed the body behind them. He knew something was off, and that his friend might have an idea, "hmm."

"I see you caught on," the shop keeper whipped out a fan. Opening it to cover a bit of his face. "Shall we then?"

(Kurosaki House)

Masaki had just returned home, without an umbrella and without her son. She was slightly more relieved knowing about Kisuke and his current involvement in things as they are now.

At the sounds of the front door the residents ran to the door. First was a man, he stood six feet and one inch tall. He was wearing a pair of blue jeans, an orange button up shirt. He had spiky black hair and some stubble on his face.

He was shortly followed by two girls, both around the age five. The first one had raven black hair, she stood eye level with her fathers knees. She was wearing a pair of knee length shorts and a dark red color shirt. A bit of a tomboy.

The other had a light brown, almost blonde, colored hair. She was also about as tall as the girl in front of her. Her hair was held back by a pair of light purple hair pins. She wore a dress the fell past her knees, a pair of leggings underneath.

"Masaki, welcome home," the man greeted. He was half looking around expecting someone to be with her.

"Mommy, where's big brother?" the light haired girl asked.

"He's staying at a friends house tonight Yuzu," she lied. However the man knew something was wrong due to the look in the woman's eyes.

"Is he staying at Tatsuki's mom?" the first girl asked, she was slightly more pushy. She knew something was off due to it being a School night.

"Yes Karin, he's staying the night at Tatsuki's," the woman again lied. She wasn't the type to lie typically, but she couldn't risk her daughters finding out.

"Girls go watch TV or play in your room please," the man said. He was typically goofy and playful. However his expression was serious, a side of him the girls rarely seen. They didn't bother to argue and left.

Once he knew they were alone, he looked into the woman's eyes again. "Masaki, what happened?"

Before she even got a word out, she broke down and collapsed. Now he knew for certain something was wrong, and before she hit the ground she was caught.

"O-our s-son is...d-dead," she stuttered through sobs. It felt like her heart was just ripped out and stomped on by the monster who did this.

The man was shocked. He never expected this news, so he was almost at a loss for words. He asked the first thing that come to mind, "Where's his body and soul now?"

"Kisuke..." she calmed down a little in the mans arms, "Isshin, he said he'd fill us in on everything later. With what happened I think he needs to know the truth now."

"You're right my sweet Masaki," Isshin said in a low level town staring at the door. He looked down at his beautiful wife. In a hushed tone, "I'm going to visit Urahara. I'll tell you everything when I get back."

Before he left he kissed her, then vanished.