Sorry for being so late with updating, but my internet was gone for a couple of weeks. But still, here it is, the third chapter. I loved to write it. Please, read & review!

Disclaimer; I own nothing, Tite Kubo does.

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The short, blond girl stared into the eyes of Hirako Shinji. Well...? The man before her stood silent, not being able to say something to save his own skin. Pfa. That bloody man. So, he has secrets, huh?

''Oi! I said I wanted an answer within ten seconds, dickhead!'' the girl spatted out.

''Hiyori...'' he complained. How was he able to make up an excuse within ten seconds? ''It's none of yer business,'' he finally said.

That answer made the girl, Sarugaki Hiyori, even more angry and frustrated. What was it about Shinji sneaking away in the middle of the night? He didn't woke up while it stormed, but after it remained quiet he decided to go for a night walk? Sure, Shinji, sure. We'll believe ya right away. Not. She tightened her grip on his collar and barely resisted the urge to smack him in his face.

''Yer telling us yer business. Now.''

Shinji sighed. Fine, fine.

''Allright, I shall tell ya. After I woke up this night - ''

''That's the first one!'' the blond girl screamed. ''How on earth could it happened that you woke up?!''

''A cat did,'' Shinji answered somewhat stiffly. He knew it sounded silly and almost cheap, but it wás the truth.

''It's true!'' a green-haired girl, Mashiro piped up. ''I saw two yellow eyes and a black kitty who jumped – whoo on the sofa!''

Hirako Shinji sighed again. ''Thanks fer yer support, Mashiro...'' He showed his arm. ''He scratched me, see ya? That's why I woke up.''

''A black cat with yellow eyes? That does remind me of...something...'' murmured a man with grey hair.

Hiyori didn't pay attention to the man and looked at the wound. She didn't feel any sympathy at all. Pfah. Deserves him right. ''Go on!'' she shouted at him.

''Can ya put that thing down?'' asked Hirako while staring at her katana. ''I'm feeling a bit uneasy if ya point yer sword at me.''

Hiyori sniffed, but lowered her katana.

''Much better. Well, so I woke up and the I felt a strange aura. It was a sort of reiatsu, but it wasn't human or shinigami-like. Even not the reaitsu from a Quincy.''

''Quincy, what the hell are you sugges - '' the grey-haired man began.

''Quiet, Kensei.''

''I said I felt a strange aura, I didn't recognize it. So I walked outside, and then I suddenly knew what it was. This one was the same sort of reiatsu we have.'' He heard some of his listeners gasping and couldn't resist to put a grin on his face.

''So...that means...there's another Shinigami who apparently Hollowficated?'' Kensei asked.

The blond man nodded. Yes, there was another Shinigami. Actually, it was a human with Shinigami powers who Hollowficated, to make it more complex than it already was. Hirako let that tiny detail out of his story; it wasn't important anyway. At least it wasn't important now.

''Name?''

Hirako was staring into space. ''Huh?''

''Have ya got a náme?'' Hiyori shouted angrily.

''Ah yes. Ichigo.''

''Ichigo whát?''

Hirako didn't dare to look to the others, knowing the full name of Ichigo would bring not anything good. ''...fine. Kurosaki.''

''Kurosaki?!'' Muguruma gasped.

''I'm pretty sure it hasn't to do anything with the man Kurosaki wé know,'' Hirako lied, his fingers crossed. They wouldn't help him in the first place if they knew he was the son of a Shinigami. ''Or rather...we used to know.''

''Don't give me that sentimental crap!'' Hiyori shouted.

Muguruma Kensei thought about this news. How did he knew all these things? There wasn't a Shinigami living here, in Karakura Town? The only ones were ex-Shinigami. It wasn't right, it didn't fit. Or...could it possibly be...Kurosaki Ichigo was a human with Shinigami powers, but when he tried to attain this power, he went too far and became partly hollow? The grey-haired man shook his head. Of course not. That was a little too odd, wasn't it? However, it wás possible.

''How come he's living here?'' he finally asked.

Hirako looked up. ''Well, I figured out he's actually human. So...I think while he tried to become a Shinigami by whatever method that might be, it didn't go right and he became partly hollow. I know, it sound weird, but it might be true.''

Hiyori had putted her katana on her back again, but wasn't more friendly with the blonde man. She suddenly kicked him right in his stomach. Hirako gasped and wasn't able to say anything for a couple of seconds.

''Damn Hiyori, why did ya kick me?! There wasn't any reason for kicking me!''

''Quiet,'' Hiyori said grumpily. ''I want to know everything about that Kurosaki. Understand?!''

''Was I finished then?'' Hirako shouted back. Then he remained quiet. Don't be like that, he told to himself. You'd get another kick.

''The boy has orange hair, brown eyes, sixteen years old because it was his birthday recently, height is one meter seventy-five, weight is - ''

Again, a kick. ''Oi, ya said ya wanted to know everything about him!''

''Don't give me that crap!'' Hiyori spatted out. ''Where does he live, where's his school, that kind of stuff!''

''He lives in that hospital, ya know? And the school is named...Karakura High School.'' Like doh. It was the only high school in this town.

''Very well,'' a man with long, blonde wavy hair said. ''We've decided we'll recruit this one.'' While Hirako and Hiyori were talking – or rather, arguing – the others quietly discussed what to do.

''If you can feel his reiatsu in his sleep, then it's clear he can't control his power. It will be dangerous if he loses control, that's why we absolutely have to train him. However, that means he has to break the bonds with Soul Society and inhabitants.''

Hiyori opened her mouth to say something. She disagreed with this, but she couldn't find any good arguments against it, so she nodded. ''Allright...''

''We also decided Hirako Shinji will be the one recruiting him.''

Hirako's mouth fell open. What? Why him? Why not take the younger ones, like Hiyori or Mashiro? How could he possible be a high school student, he was definitely too old! On the other hand, maybe it was the best option. After all, it was him who agreed with training Ichigo.

''Good, I will be the one recruiting Ichigo.''

Hiyori shot a dirty look, but didn't say anything.

''And you will have to wear a uniform,'' Muguruma pointed out.

Ah well, that was easy to come by. Hirako hoped this uniformes didn't look too bad; it didn't help if he looked like a fourty-years-old dressed into oldfashioned trousers and knitted vests.

''It's the 30th of August now, so you have...let's say...48 hours to prepare yourself for a life on high school,'' Muguruma said with a wide grin.

Hirako grunted, just for the effect and walked outside the building. ''I'm gonna get an uniform then,'' he shouted and vanished into air.

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Urahara had a quick nap in his living room, until someone knocked on the door. He moaned and saw it was already seven o'clock. Ah...just let me sleep...he thought. However, instead of napping again, he stood up.

''Come in, dear guest!'' he said cheerfully. He knew it was a guest; the people living in his house never knocked.

A short, spiky white-haired, turquoise-eyed boy entered the room. He eyed the shop-owner suspiciously. Then, he bowed deep. Urahara was stunned. No one ever bowed for him, only the lower Seats in his Division back then. Being polite, he bowed back, with his hand on his head.

''Good morning my dear Captain!'' he said with a playful tone. ''Urahara Kisuke, owner of this shop and former Captain of the Twelfth Division.'' He never said this before...but the situation had changed. ''Nice to meet one of the younger generation.'' He saw a twitch in the face of the white-haired boy. ''Don't get me wrong! I said younger, not young. It's hundred years ago since I left Seireitei.''

''Hitsugaya Toushiro,'' the other suddenly said. ''Captain of the Tenth Division. It's a honor to meet you. I want to apologize for what the Gotei 13 has done to you. Or rather, Central 46.''

It was a clear, but yet cold voice. Icy. Urahara would eat his beloved hat if this boy hadn't a ice-Zanpaktou. He heard the subtle change when the boy said the words 'Central 46.' Ah, this Captain also was a victim of the decisions of Central 46. Could this be the one of the twin Zanpaktou? He heard that story briefly from Yoruichi, who was in Soul Society at that time.

''I want to apologize, too. I heard what Central 46 did to you.''

''Not important right now,'' Hitsugaya said. ''I received a note from Captain Soi Fon, who was here earlier, I believe? You asked for..Matsumoto Rangiku, Hinamori Momo, Komamura Sajin, Kira Izuru and Hisagi Shuuhei...''

''That's correct,'' Urahara said politely.

''I'm very sorry, but they won't be able to come tomorrow.''

''Ah? May I ask what the reasons are?'' the blond man answered. That was a pity; now the memories were still fresh, questions have to be asked as soon as possible.

''My lieutenant, known as Matsumoto, decided to have a 'let's-get-drunk-party' with Hisagi and Kira. Now they're suffering from a massive hangover.'' Hitsugaya grunted. ''Well, nothing to blame them...this time. If it weren't the thousandth time I saw her drunk while having duty...''

''Ah, that's a shame,'' Urahara said, almost grinning. He already heard of their drinking habits; it was comparable with that of Kyouraku's.

''As for...Hinamori...'' his voice suddenly cracked. ''She got stabbed by Aizen and is still in coma. She's alive, though. That's the important thing. She's in Fourth Division now.''

''I'm sure Unohana-san is taking care of her,'' Urahara said while closing his eyes. Three lieutenants getting drunk because of the happenings lately, one stabbed...it was making the story even darker than it already was. ''And Captain Komamura?''

''He doesn't want to come out of his room,'' Hitsugaya sighed. ''He even didn't show up when we were having a Captains meeting. We have a lot these days, I have to admit.''

''I guessed so. Thanks for telling me, Hitsugaya-ku – Hitsugaya-taichou,'' Urahara corrected himself. Yamamoto already said one particular Captain wasn't pleased when you didn't address him correct.

''We'll keep in touch, I think,'' the icy Captain said. ''There will be surveillances in Karakura Town more often, and by higher ranks.''

''If you ever need something, don't hesitate to come to me,'' Urahara said politely. ''I'll glad to help.''

Hitsugaya didn't response, but bowed once again and walked out of sight. Urahara sighed. It wasn't good news. Lieutenants drunk...because they were depressed...lieutenants heavy-wounded...captains mentally hurt. This second betrayal of Aizen had even more impact. More people were caught, many more. And now...Aizen has the hougyoku. But..what is his goal with that thing? Improving the Hollowfication? Not...Shinigami turning into Hollows, but Hollows turning into Shinigami?! That's terrifying, Urahara thought.

His eyelids felt heavy and he closed his eyes. He was so tired...suddenly, a man came in, bringing tea and toast. ''Master?''

''That lazy man is sleeping again,'' a rude voice said, coming from a red-haired boy. The man turned round and saw the boy with a baseball bat. ''Sh, Jinta, let him sleep. I handle this.''

''You don't have to order me around, Tessai!'' the boy shouted angrily, but the man threw him out of the room and closed the door.

''Kisuke,'' he whispered. ''It's begun.'' Urahara nodded slowly.

''I know, Tessai. Let's think of a solution in this worse situation.''

''Have a cup of tea, Kisuke. And get some sleep. You won't be able to get much. Aizen is being busy in Hueco Mundo and will be torturing Karakura Town and Soul Society. Have some rest while it still can.''

A smile appeared on blonde man's face. ''Thank you, Tessai. I will take your advice.'' With that words, he soon felt asleep. Tessai picked him up and dragged him to his sleeping room. There was a small note on the bed. He put the man into bed and read the note.

''I have to leave immediately, there's something suspicious going on in one of the lower districts of Rukongai. I will be back in a couple of days, don't worry. Yoruichi.''

Tessai sighed. ''Yes. It's begun.''

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Update will be soon, because I almost finished chapter four! Please let me know what you think about it!