Hello there! I have a few reviews for this already and it's only the first day :) That makes this person happy.

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In any case, I've been typing fanfiction practically all day in hopes that people will like this story better than my last. I have been resting on this lovely Saturday, because my classes this semester are so hard I could metaphorically die. But I'm happy that some people like this story (^.^)

Oh! I should tell you since I didn't in the last chapter. I follow the dubbed series, so that is why I don't use the Japanese honorifics... sorry about that. I hope you still read and enjoy it, though :)

I'm trying to think of anything else that I should add to this A/N, but nothing is really coming to mind, so if you have any questions, let me know!

Orihime does deem a little out of character, but I made sure to make the other characters think that she seems a little off too, so it's not all bad. And that's only a small portion of this chapter. Actually, it's my favorite part so far, so I hope you like it too. I've been workin really hard on this story, so I hope you like it as much as I like writing it.

Chapter 2: Walk in the Park

"Disappeared?" Ichigo rolled his eyes over all of them, "It's not-"

"But," Uryu cut him off, "It was an Arrancar. There's no way that could happen."

"It did." Rukia stated, "That should be enough."

"Damn, the bastard got away." Ichigo growled.

"Maybe he just made his Spiritual Pressure disappear?" Orihime suggested.

Uryu turned his head to her. This was the first time in a long time that she had said something wise, "I think you're right…" he looked down.

"Rukia," Ichigo started.

"He could be anywhere." She stared off of the roof and over the tops of Karakura's buildings

Ichigo closed his eyes. He was going to try and see Spirit Ribbons. After all, this was not a difficult task, and he wanted to find where that threat had hid himself.

*********************************Ogisugi********************************

Ogisugi smirked. This Gigai that he had stolen hid most of his Spiritual Pressure… perhaps even all of it. He still had access to his Zanpakuto, so everything was going as planned. Of course, stealing from Szayel Aporro was smart. It would have to be top of the line if it came from him. It was perfect.

Everything was perfect.

Now for causing a conflict. That was his main mission, wasn't it? But… where?

He sat on a bench in a park and buried his face in his hands deep in thought.

***********************************Ichigo*******************************

Spirit Ribbons. Everywhere.

Ichigo reached out and grabbed one. This was it. This was the one he would peruse until this threat was dead.

Heh, it was easy… perhaps even too easy.

"That way!" Ichigo pointed past Rukia and Orihime.

Uryu used Hirenkyuaku to get there quicker. Ichigo and Rukia both used Flash Step, leaving Chad and Orihime to run there on their own.

The bell rang indicating that lunch was now over.

Tatsuki ran to the top of the building in search of Orihime, but instead found Ichigo and Rukia, "Ichigo! Rukia! Let's go!"

Kon and Chappy exchanged quick glances.

"Well, okay," Kon's rasping voice cracked.

*****************************Spirit Ribbon Followers***********************

Ichigo finally arrived at a park. He stood next to Uryu, and soon Rukia showed up as well.

"There isn't an Arrancar here." Uryu said, "Are you really that bad at detecting Spiritual Pressure?" He glared at Ichigo, "Even something as simple as Spirit Ribbons? You're hopeless!"

This deeply annoyed Ichigo. After all, Uryu should know by now that he wasn't good at detecting Spiritual Pressure, nor has he ever been good at it. Probably never going to be.

"Well, I'm sorry that I can't be as good as you with Spiritual Pressure." Ichigo said sarcastically as he rolled his eyes.

"Uryu," Rukia tried.

Uryu looked over to her, frustrated.

"That feeling. That something bad is going to happen. Do you still have it?" she asked trying to change the subject.

"Yes! And idiots like, I don't know, ICHIGO, aren't helping!" Uryu shouted.

"WHAT? You wanna say that to my face?" Ichigo punched Uryu in the shoulder with a strong force.

"Damn it, Ichigo! That hurt!" Uryu flung his arm to the side, as his cross bracelet jingled.

Orihime looked around; the entire place was deserted. No children playing, for they were all in school. No adults walking their pets, for they were all at work. And no couples making out, because they were too busy being bored with a teacher in front of them. Well, there was one man sitting in a bench, a bit of distance away, but he looked upset. Head in hands as if something was wrong. Like he had lost is job… or his wife.

"Guys," Orihime spoke lightly, "You should really keep your voices down."

Neither of them heard her.

"Guys?"

"You think being a Soul Reaper is easy?" Ichigo shouted the question in Uryu's face.

"No," Uryu pushed his glasses up, "I think that being a Substitute Soul Reaper is easy."

"Well, what could be easier than being a pathetic Quincy? Your whole clan died so easily!" Ichigo roared with fury.

Uryu's face grew cold and expressionless.

"Guys?" Orihime tried again.

There was no response. Somehow the atmosphere was now slightly—no—extremely gloomier.

Chad merely watched. This was unlike any other fight. It wasn't awkward like it usually was, no. It was scary… especially for them.

"You take that back, you damn SUBSTITUTE Soul Reaper!" Uryu growled.

"Why do you always emphasize the 'Substitute' part?" Ichigo reached for his Zanpakuto.

"Because," Uryu saw Ichigo's battle preparations and got into a battle stance himself, "You weren't born to be a Soul Reaper, and you never will, so just shut up and accept that!"

"You bastard!" Ichigo swung his giant blade at Uryu with tremendous force.

"Shanten Kesshun" Orihime shouted. Automatically, a yellow transperant shield appeared in front of Uryu, who was shocked at Ichigo's sudden loss of temper, "Now listen!" Orihime was still shouting at them, which was most unusual for her, "You two need to stop fighting! You do this all the time! Do you ever think of your surroundings? The people around you, do you ever think of them? I get that you're a Quincy," She looked to Uryu, "And you're a Soul Reaper," she looked to Ichigo.

"Substitute-" Uryu started.

"Enough, Uryu!" Orihime stomped on his foot.

Surprisingly, it hurt, and he grasped it as it throbbed. He said nothing.

"Now, I can't stand to see two friends fight! I hate it!"

Rukia stared wide-eyed at her.

"I agree. Isn't it just a lurid sight?" It was a new voice to this party. A dark, low, beautiful voice.

All sets of eyes shifted over to a tall figure. It was the man who appeared to be on the verge of tears earlier. Now his face was blank and expressionless; his voice proud.

"Who-" Uryu tried.

"Who the hell are you?" Ichigo interrupted with the tame question.

Uryu glared at him, "Why do you always have to interrupt me?"

"Because you don't get questions out fast enough." Ichigo snarled.

"What is all of this commotion about? I couldn't help but overhear, and it's unequivocal that you're fighting over whose job is easier, is this correct?" his voice taunted them, mocking everything that they said.

"That's none of your business, you-" Rukia was cut off once more.

"Now I don't know what Soul Reapers or Quincys are, and I don't know if a Substitute's job is easier," he lied, " But I do hate it when people fight. Please, allow me to mediate."

"Like hell!" Ichigo blasted, "I don't know who YOU are or what YOUR business is, but leave us alone and mind you own!"

"Quite the temper. I really do hate violence. There are better ways to settle things, and quarreling won't solve anything.

The way he emphasized "better" made the group a bit uneasy.

"Who are you to tell us any of this?" Rukia roared.

"I am Ogisugi Motikima." He remained calm, despite his arrogant tone, "But don't worry. I can tell when I'm not wanted in a place. So I'll leave you alone and do nothing more to help you. Bear in mind that fighting among friends is the number one cause of unnecessary violence in my book. I will do nothing further to help once I leave you, so I suppose you don't have to worry about that." He smirked as though he wasn't explaining everything.

And he wasn't. Nothing that he just said made any sense.

He started to walk away, leaving them all with the awkward feel of being lectured over something they didn't understand.

"What was that all about?" Orihime looked to Rukia, who looked to Ichigo.

"I don't know." Ichigo finished… "But we should probably get back now."

*********************************Ogisugi********************************

Ogisugi found a dark alley and accessed his Zanpakuto.

Heh, conflict found. He would switch the bodies of five high school students. No, four would do. The larger one was quiet. He hadn't said a word, so he had no need of a lesson learned.

He smiled, "Restock, Kentamiosho Koysa." As on command, for strips of powdery air steamed off of his blade and scattered.

*********************************Bleach Five*****************************

Uryu, Orihime, and Chad were all scolded as they walked into class.

Kon and Chappy had managed to keep Karakura High School in one piece, but Ichigo didn't know how long he could trust Kon. As soon as he got the chance, he would march in and kick Kon out.

School didn't last long after they returned. There was barely an hour left, so of course they departed from the typical time of 3:45 p.m..

They arrived home safely, but little did they know that a large factor in their lives was coming up. A factor in which they wouldn't soon forget.

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