Fearless and Tearless
Chapter 1
We are NOT alike
It's four years after the Winter War, but everyone is still fighting over something. (Spoiler) Since Ichigo has lost and regained his shinigami powers, Karin's reiatsu (spiritual power)has increased. At the same time, Yuzu just stayed the same. Even though Karin has been going to Urahara and Yoruichi for some self defense and advice, she still keeps buying things from him to help hide her reiatsu, so hollows won't go near her. Ichigo and their father, though, can still tell that Karin reiatsu has risen, but since she hasn't asked either of them for help, they just assumed she was handling everything, but really she has no idea what to do. All the while, Urahara is offering to train her into becoming a substitute shinigami like her brother. She always refuses though, but since Ichigo and his friends went to college (or for Ichigo, Soul Society, no one really knows),there isn't really anyone to defeat all of the hollows in Karakura Town besides Afro-Guy, and he's not very dependable.
"So, are you reconsidering my offer?" Urahara asked once again in his store.
"You know that I always say no, so why do you keep asking?" the raven haired teen asked annoyed looking through the products of the store.
"Because my dear little girl," the girl started to fume at that, "I can tell that you are having a battle with yourself on whether or not to become a Substitute Soul Reaper." Urahara said in a matter-of-factually way while ignoring the teen's glare. "And besides, don't you want to protect your family and the town now that your brother is gone?" he persisted.
"You know there's always my Goat-Chin father!" the raven haired teen tried explaining sitting down next to where the store owner was drinking tea. Fortunately, when Ichigo and Isshin told them everything, her and her twin actually accepted the information without any fights!
"Well your dad is still very busy with the clinic. You have to remember that Karin-chan." Urahara said playfully scolding.
Karin sighed, "Why do you want me to become a soul reaper so bad…?"
"Substitute Soul Reaper! And I don't really know, but maybe it's because I can tell that you want to be useful, but you don't want to show it. This is just like how you have been practicing to hide your reiatsu and you have almost succeeded." Urahara explained behind his fan.
"It's not like that…" Karin mumbled weakly. We've been through this before… Karin thought, Am I in denial? Maybe…Ugh!"Ok, if I were to say yes, would I have to go through that process that Ichi-nii went through? Do I have to become a hollow?" Karin asked actually considering.
With a knowing glint in his eyes Urahara said from behind his fan, "…I'm afraid so, but on the bright side you'll have even more power!"
"Yeah, but wasn't Ichigo having problems with his inner hollow?" Karin said accusingly.
"Well…everybody's different Karin-chan, I'm sure that you'll take a different approach than your brother."
"Ha! I'm sure that will happen." Karin said mostly to herself.
After a few moment of silence Urahara asked, "Is there anything else that is bothering you, that you are afraid of?" he said with a concerned tone.
"Humph! I am not afraid of anything Urahara-san! I'm just merely taking precautions!" Karin said defensively.
"Oh, so you are admitting that you want to do it?" Urahara said pointing at her like a little boy winning a prize.
"Maybe…but you are right, I still want to protect everyone, but I just wanted to see if I could take a different way. Also, I don't know if I'll survive that hollow transformation thingy." Karin said looking off into space.
"Hollow transformation thingy…" Urahara repeated then laughed saying, "C'mon Karin-chan! This is a once in a life time opportunity!" In a more serious voice he said, "You are right though, I too don't precisely know if you will survive. We can take a few tests before to make sure." Now in a soft tone, "But know this: The Karin-chan I know will willingly risk her own life to save those that she loves around her, even if it means dieing. This is the perfect example of a way to show to everyone what you can truly do."
Thinking about this for a moment Karin realized that what this messed up store owner just said was all true. God, I have no idea why I'm even considering this, but…I really do want to do this, I've just been trying to avoid this for a long time. "Okay…" She sighed, "I'm doing this. Um, when is this going to happen?" Karin said all of a sudden nervous.
Urahara smiled, "Let's say in about two months. This way you can have more time to train and we can go through some of those tests. Don't look at me like that! You have to take the tests to make sure you don't die! Also, before you ask any questions I will say this, I will teach you a lesson or more a day, but only the basic part. All the rest you have to do on your own. Got it?" Urahara explained starting to stand.
"Hai. Yes, but when do we start?" Karin asked.
"How about right now?" he said scanning to see if anyone else was around. Thankfully for Urahara, no one was here except for him and her, Yes! So no one will see her learn! He thought. A few seconds later, it seemed that Urahara had overlooked his place and forgot about Yoruichi-san in cat form. The cat came up to both of them and stood in front of Karin where she was still sitting on the ground.
"Oi child! I will teach you along with Urahara to help you. There are some things that Urahara-san here can't teach as well as I can." And with that Yoruichi turned into her human form.
"Gosh Youruichi Sensei, when are you ever going to learn about self modesty?" Karin asked while trying move her hands in front of her eyes while Yoruichi just stood there nude.
Urahara and Yoruichi both chuckled and Yoruichi-san said, "You're just like your brother, but I must say, you are completely unique as well." She said with curiosity showing in her eyes as she started to put on some clothes that Urahara gave to her.
Karin just humphed and left the room. "Well I guess that I should go get her. Go wait downstairs until we come down." Said Urahara with a question in mind, Why does Karin admire her brother so much, but when people say that they are the same, she gets all upset? He just shook his head and walked out the door in search of Karin.
Karin's P.O.V
As I started to run away from Urahara's store I asked myself- Why was I running? I stopped running for a second to find myself at the park. I went over to the swing sets and sat in one of them, then I started to swing. I was just sitting there thinking about why I always get so mad when people say that my brother and I are similar. Then I think again, sometimes I like it when people say we're alike… Am I bipolar? I thought to myself as I laughed soundlessly.
All of a sudden I sensed a reiatsu coming near and classified it as Urahara. I sighed and continued swinging as I stared at the sky. Today was such a beautiful day. It was about lunch time where almost everyone was eating with their families. I sighed again as I thought about my own family, but was interrupted by someone standing right in front of me. "Karin do you want to talk?" Urahara asked with a concerned tone to his voice.
"…I don't know." It seemed that he was expecting my answer. Well I guess maybe I'm known for the girl that always hides her emotions.
Hey sorry this is my first time ever writing anything on fanfiction or really anything for that matter, so please review and give me tips and advice! Thanks!