Almost forgot, this is set after the whole Fullbring thing in Bleach and during the first Prototype. I have yet to play the second. I don't own either game or anime and i apologize if anybody is OOC. Please Review!
"Speaking Japanese" "Speaking English"
'Thinking' 'Zanpaktou'
"Hell Butterfly" "Radio"
'Hichigo' "Hollows"
Toshiro was rushing over there, Rangiku carrying part of his luggage to help. The Kuchiki mansion was right next to the Squad Six barracks practically, but it was still quite a ways away from the Squad Ten barracks. As such, the young Captain had woken up early so he could get to the mansion in time so the noble Kuchiki brother wouldn't have anything to say against him on the matter.
Luckily he made it on time, if not a little breathless, and Byakuya simply gave him a small glare. They didn't really like each other, but they didn't hate each other enough to make a fuss over small things like they did with Mayuri Kurotsuchi.
"Good, we're all here." He said simply, nodding to two of his guards that were carrying his things. For a moment, Toshiro envied him, wondering if he could get his own. He was thankful for Rangiku's help though, and kept quiet. No reason to upset her.
Another set of guards opened the Kuchiki gate and the Captains stepped through, followed by Rangiku and the two guards with their luggage. The trip was surprisingly short compared to the usual travels, and they made it out into the dusty yard that belonged to Kisuke without any problem.
"Ah, there you are!" Spoke a blonde haired man with a white and green striped hat and a black coat over his green uniform. A fan was held in front of his devious smile. "Such good timing the two of you have. You can put your things inside for now. We'll discuss further details over tea."
Byakuya just whisked inside without another word while Toshiro at least gave a respectful nod and followed, along with Rangiku and the guards.
"Well," Rangiku stretched her sore arms, still looking a little sleepy, after setting her Captain's luggage down inside, "guess I'll be going then. Good luck with the mission, Captain!"
The Senkaimon was thankfully still open, and she ran back through it quickly, followed moments later by Byakuya's guards.
"Let's hope she actually does her paperwork." Toshiro even went as far as to put his hands together for a brief moment like he was praying. Byakuya smirked ever so slightly and Kisuke hid a big smile behind his fan.
"Now, while I can't ensure your Lieutenant's behavior, I can give you a run down about your new Gigais and the current situation in America that we know about."
This caught the Captains' attention quickly and got the white haired Captain's mind off of the inevitable mountain of paperwork he was going to get when he got back. Tea was brought as they sat around the table in Kisuke's back room. There, the shop keeper began his explanation, starting with the Gigais.
"Now, these Gigais will mask your Spiritual Pressure, but not completely suppress it. You will be able to use Flash Step to a certain extent and some kido, though I don't suggest using it too much or any of the higher spells. There are also Gigais for your zanpaktou as well, so you can still defend yourselves without having to show yourself in Soul Reaper form."
"If you're allowing us so much use of our abilities, then the situation is dire." Byakuya pointed out.
"Indeed it is." Kisuke took on an air of seriousness as he spoke, knowing the Captains wouldn't believe him otherwise. "Luckily, the infection has not spread to the continent and is trapped on a small island."
"Infection?" Toshiro spoke up, setting his cup down to listen.
"That's what this seems to be. They're almost like zombies, except they are controlled by a queen of sorts. Some of them evolve into terrible creatures. The American military is doing their best to get rid of it, but it only seems to spread farther. With thousands of people on that island, there is no shortage of infectees."
"What is our part in this fight?" Byakuya asked.
"Ah, see. That I'm not sure of. When I looked into it, the military isn't all that stable either. Obviously we can't ally ourselves with the infected, as that would be like allying with Hollows that want to kill us, but the military is perfectly fine with setting off a nuclear explosive to completely destroy the island and the virus with it."
"But, the people-" Toshiro began.
"Yes, I know, that is why I don't see allying with the military as a good idea either. Hundreds of souls are being trapped there by the virus, unable to flee their now undead bodies. Destroying the place would only create an island of souls, and soon, an island of Hollows. We can't let that happen."
"Understood."
"Well, with that out of the way, let's get the two of you into your Gigais and on your way. There's a hotel that's been left untouched by the virus for now, which is where you'll be staying. Tessai and I have already been there to set up a protection around it so it won't be infected in the near future. The further the virus spreads, the more is corrupted by it."
"These beings are wasps, spreading out to claim more territory for their hives." Byakuya scowled.
"Exactly. To get rid of these wasps, you'll need to find their queen and cut them off from her. It won't be easy."
"That is why the Head Captain sent two Captains for this mission."
Kisuke gave a small nod and stood quickly. Their Gigais were in another room further back, lying motionless on the ground. It seemed so strange, having a motionless copy of yourself seemingly dead before your eyes. Toshiro's was in a black t-shirt and blue jeans, a teal colored jacket over top. Byakuya's didn't have the hair pieces and was wearing a black business suit. Next to them were exact copies of their zanpaktou, which were the first thing they grabbed. Both respective zanpaktou grumbled at having to be put in a Gigai, but agreed it was the only way they could be used while their Soul Reapers were in Gigai.
"There aren't such things as nobles in America, so the closest thing to it is a government agent." Kisuke explained at Byakuya's questioning eyebrow raise. "I have the papers filled out and there is a badge in the front pocket. It should get you past all the military checkpoints they have set up there. Captain Hitsugaya, you'll be going as Captain Kuchiki's nephew. The two of you have been appointed to Manhattan Island only recently due to the dire situation and need to be informed. That should help you get information."
Toshiro hid his twitch at having to be a younger relative of Byakuya. At least he hadn't said son, because there was no way to get away with that one.
"They'll question why Captain Kuchiki is bringing his," Toshiro knew he would regret this, "'nephew' to such a dangerous place, Kisuke."
"Solved that too! You're an agent in training and have been assigned with your 'uncle' to the island. After all, you're still considered a prodigy. The papers will tell them that you've already been through school with top marks, which is true, and have been hired by the government at an early age with a recommendation from your 'uncle'."
"I see. If that's all then." He stepped over to his Gigai. While they'd been talking, Byakuya was already in his own Gigai and was examining the badge Kisuke had set up for him. Though it was written in English, he understood it perfectly and was proceeding to memorize it in case he ever needed to use it.
"Urahara, why is it I can read this?" He questioned, still reading over everything on the badge and the identification card that was with it.
"Ah, right. If you'll look at your right wrist, there is a thin bracelet there that I have recently invented. It allows you to speak and understand English in those situations where you need to."
Both Captains looked at the thin silver bracelet he had mentioned, checking to make sure they would never lose it. They didn't have time to learn English with the situation at hand quickly reaching critical.
"Very well, we should go. Is your gate ready?" Byakuya turned to see his belongings were being carried by the tall and muscular Tessai, a man with a thick black mustache and thick glasses, a blue apron over his clothes. Toshiro's were being split between the kids, Ururu and Jinta. The Captains nodded gratefully to them.
"Yes, this way."
Lifting the trap door, Kisuke led them down to the spacious underground training area where the home-made Senkaimon was waiting for them. Tessai, Ururu and Jinta were to follow through, drop off the luggage, and leave quickly before the gate closed. They would be gating directly into the room where the two Captains were staying.
"Good luck! If you need any assistance with something, just send a Hell Butterfly!" Kisuke called, opening the gate.
Once the light inside the gate revealed the Precipice World inside, the five people ran through.