Hello, I meant to update last night but I couldn't do much of anything because I didn't feel good and I almost passed out during English class...This chapter is quite a bit longer than the previous one...This one pretty much sets up the plot...some of it anyways...well not much left to say other than enjoy...

Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach...not even the washing kind

AN: Ichigo's family knows all about Soul Society...

Chapter 3

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Recap

He read over the papers before looking up at her.

"Were my thoughts correct?"

Karin let Ichigo in.

"Hey," Karin greeted softly.

"Huh? Oh hey." Ichigo replied after a couple of seconds.

The two walked into the kitchen were Yuzu was sitting reading a magazine.

"What's wrong Onii-chan?" Yuzu asked as soon as Ichigo sat down.

"What makes you think something is wrong?" Ichigo asked back.

"Hmm, lets see, I opened the door when YOU knocked and said hey and it took you a little bit to realize someone had answered the door and greeted you." Karin stated emphasizing the 'you'.

"Sorry it is just…" Ichigo started.

"Just what?" Yuzu asked closing her magazine.

"It's just Rukia has been to Soul Society a lot lately and I guess its because I haven't been seeing her and she won't tell me what's going on. It's really messing me up." Ichigo replied.

"Ichii-nii, she has to have a good reason for her visits." Karin said opening the magazine Yuzu was reading previously.

Ichigo bit his lip nervously.

"I don't know how much longer I can take it." Ichigo said weakly.

"Onii-Chan, don't say that!" Yuzu cried.

"Yeah Ichii-" Karin began.

She was cut off by a sob coming from the clinic. Isshin walked out.

"Yuzu can you come handle this? You're better with comforting." Isshin said to Yuzu.

"Of course Daddie!" Yuzu said getting up.

She walked over to Isshin and talked to him for a little bit before heading into the clinic. Isshin walked into the kitchen and sat down next to Ichigo.

"What's this I hear about your uncertainty in your relationship with Rukia?" Isshin asked in a dead serious tone.

"I…I'm just worried is all. She has been to Soul Society 3 times this week. I do not have even the slightest idea of what could be happening over there." Ichigo replied.

"Relax Ichigo. I am sure there is a logical reason for her frequent visits. You knew going into this that she would have to report to Soul Society." Isshin said.

"Yeah, I know." Ichigo replied quietly.

Yuzu sat embracing a much calmer Rukia.

"There, there Rukia. It will be fine. Ichigo will be supportive." Yuzu said stroking Rukia's ebony hair.

"It's not Ichigo I'm worried about." Rukia stated.

"Your brother?" Yuzu questioned.

"Soul Society in general. There is no way of telling how they will react to this news. We are only 18, well Ichigo is, but I know nothing of raising a child! Not to mention that there is high chance that this child's spirit power will be as high if not higher than Ichigo's!" Rukia cried desperately yet keeping her voice to a minimum volume.

"Rukia-Chan everything will be fine, just be sure to tell Ichigo." Yuzu said with a little hesitation.

"Why wouldn't I tell him?" Rukia asked her anger rising slightly.

"I didn't say you weren't. I just want you to tell him as soon as possible." Yuzu pleaded.

Rukia looked at Yuzu not convinced there was not hidden meaning in her statement.

"Just please do that for me." Yuzu pleaded one more time.

"Ok, I will. I need to go to Soul Society first." Rukia said.

"Thank you." Yuzu said with a smile.

Karin walked in and gave Rukia a small smile.

"Ichigo went back home so you can come back in the house." Karin stated.

"Let's go. You should eat a good breakfast before you go to Soul Society!" Yuzu said excitedly.

"Alright I will stay, but only because you make such good food." Rukia said with a smile.

The three girls headed back into the kitchen. Yuzu immediately began preparing breakfast. Karin went and sat on the couch and started reading the newspaper.

"Do you need any help Yuzu?" Rukia asked.

"Sure you can make the eggs!" Yuzu replied pulling out a skillet for her.

Rukia got the eggs out of the fridge.

"Hey Rukia-nee, can you throw me a juice box?" Karin asked from her spot on the couch.

Rukia grabbed a juice box from the fridge and tossed it to Karin. She began preparing the eggs. A short while later the table was full of hot breakfast food. The girls and Isshin sat down and began eating.

"I heard what Ichigo said about me going to Soul Society." Rukia said softly.

"Oh, Rukia-Chan, I'm sure he didn't mean it." Yuzu said quickly.

"It's ok. He has every right to think that way." Rukia replied.

"I don't think that's why he is thinking that way." Karin said staring at Rukia.

"What do you mean?" Isshin asked.

"The way he told us that he felt Rukia is going to Soul Society too much. He did not seem to even be able to convince himself that it was for that reason." Karin stated.

"You don't think there is more to his thoughts than Soul Society?" Isshin questioned.

"Yeah, Rukia-nee do you know of anything that would make him think he should leave you?" Karin asked Rukia.

"Nothing comes to mind right now." Rukia said.

"Oh well, I wouldn't be too concerned because when he left he seemed back to normal again." Karin said shaking her head.

They finished eating and began cleaning up. Rukia began helping Yuzu with dishes.

"Rukia-Chan, you don't have to help with the dishes. Besides you should probably get going to Soul Society." Yuzu said.

"I want to…and I'm kinda stalling." Rukia said sheepishly.

"Well I guess this amount of dishes won't keep you too long." Yuzu said with a smile.

Before too long the dishes were clean and the kitchen was spotless. Rukia said her goodbye's before heading to Urahara's shop. Tessai opened the door upon her arrival and led her to the underground cavern. Urahara had the gate to Soul Society ready for her departure.

"Best of luck Kuchiki-San." Urahara said as Rukia walked through the gate.

Rukia closed her eyes to the brightness of the sun in Soul Society. When she opened them, Renji was in front of her.

"Hey Rukia, Taicho's in his office right now but he said to bring you right there." Renji said as she neared him.

They walked to the sixth division office. Rukia knocked and entered.

"I have heard some interesting news from Earth."

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