Disclaimer: I, sadly, do not own Bleach. However, I do own Miyamoto Kaika, so don't steal her. If for some reason you really like her and want to use her, please ask first.

A/N: This is a complete work-in-progress. I don't have a beta-reader, so even though I'm pretty sure my grammar and spelling are just fine, let me know if you find any glaring errors or typos that are bothering you. This chapter is mostly just an intro, enjoy!

Ichigo opened his eyes. Something was lurking in his darkened room. Stealthily, he reached for the zanpakuto he had left by the bed since he had been too tired to climb back into his body last night.

"Relax, Strawberry."

Ichigo tensed at the sudden noise and weight landing on his chest.

"Get off of me, you stupid cat," Ichigo growled as his body relaxed and he turned on the light. He would have flipped the annoyance across the room, but he knew better than to risk retaliation from her.

"Awww, don't you wanna play?' Yoruichi purred as she slowly began transforming back into a human.

"AHHH! DON'T DO THAT!" Ichigo flailed around, trying to throw a blanket over Yoruichi's now naked form, which, of course, was completely useless. Sometimes he wondered why he even bothered to try. "Yoruichi, I was sleeping! That hollow took forever to kill last night. I just want to relax!" Oops. Not only was that complaint whinier than he had intended, it was probably the entirely wrong thing to say to such a huge pervert. Luckily for Ichigo, Yoruichi decided to have mercy on the exhausted teenager.

"Get dressed. Team meeting at Urahara's in fifteen minutes." Yoruichi demanded before once again becoming fluffy and adorable.

Ichigo again considered flipping her across the room, then decided that her revenge wasn't worth the momentary satisfaction. One of Yoruichi's sudden transformations was enough to make him blush for a few hours. No telling what two in ten minutes would do. Grumbling protests of being over-worked and under-appreciated, Ichigo slipped back into his body, still in the closet where he'd left it the night before, grabbed some fresh clothes, and headed to the bathroom. After finishing his morning routine, he snagged some bread from the kitchen on his way out of the door.

-At Urahara's-

"Soul Society has sent along some very interesting news," Urahara announced to the assembled team, face hidden behind his fan as usual. The team, of course, was composed of Ichigo, Rukia, Chad, Uryuu, and Orihime. All five had spent the last few months after the recent Aizen showdown training in Urahara's basement. Ichigo, being one of the most powerful shinigami alive, spent most of his time there training the others rather than training himself. Rukia was still working on bankai, and Chad and Uryuu were concentrating on strengthening their individual attacks. Orihime mostly just watched, talked to her faeries, and healed any incidentals. Thankfully, she'd learned how NOT to scream.

"Get on with it already," the grumpy Ichigo demanded. The only thing he'd ever willingly get out of bed this early for was Rukia. Not that he would ever admit that.

"Grumpy, grumpy. Could it be that you are in need of some –"

"SHUT UP, PERV!" Ichigo sent Urahara flying across the shop, knowing that whatever the rest of the sentence was, it wasn't something appropriate.

Chuckling as he regained his feet, Urahara replaced his hat on his head and settled back in with his tea. "I'll take that as a yes. Oh, Rukia!"

Urahara again went flying, this time out the window.

"Anyway, what Urahara was about to share is that Soul Society is sending out another team. There have been some reports of unusual spirit activity here, and given all the…events that happen around Karakura, they're playing it safe. Hitsugaya and Matsumoto are arriving sometime today, as well as Renji, and a new recruit, Miyamoto Kaika. Apparently she's already proven herself to be a very unique shinigami." Yoruichi explained to the group.

"Are they coming to school with us?" Orihime questioned in her ever-obnoxious voice.

"Of course. You should know how this works by now. Now, downstairs for training, all of you!" Yoruichi jumped up and led the way to the trapdoor.

Once downstairs, they all scattered to their usual spots. Ichigo had just started his usual training warm-up when suddenly a Senkaimon opened above him and Matsumoto came tumbling out, landing right on top of a very startled strawberry.

"Klutz," came a voice that sounded like Hitsugaya's from midair, where the gate had just been.

"GET OFF OF ME!" Ichigo screamed, looking more and more like his nickname with every passing second.

"Hmph. Well hello to you, too," Matsumoto pouted as she got up and dusted herself off. "It's been so long, I thought you'd be happy to see me, Ichigo!" With that, she started to grab him in a bear hug.

"AHHHHH!" Ichigo flashstepped to the other side of the room. He had had more than enough of seductive women today, and it wasn't even noon. Thank God Rukia was more reserved.

Yoruichi, having had a good laugh at Matsumoto and Ichigo's antics, welcomed Hitsugaya and gathered the others. "Well now, you must be Miyamoto Kaika. Soul Society seems to be very interested in you. I am Shihouin Yoruichi" she said to the youngish-looking girl hiding behind Toshiro.

"Nice to meet you. I am Miyamoto Kaika of the tenth division. I am sorry to trouble you."

A loud laugh boomed from above. A slightly-bruised Urahara, hat still in place, appeared at the top of the ladder. "What a beautiful girl. Come in, come in, everyone! Let's have some tea!"

At that, everyone journeyed upstairs to discuss the new mission, as well as Kaika and why she was so special.

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