The next chapter! Yay~~ (:

I know I'm late... and I even promised the next chapter earlier! Gomennasai, minna~ ^.^

Ichigo's POV- [Part I]

"You finally awake?" Yoruichi-san asked. My body ached, and I felt warm. Even though I hadn't moved, I could feel that I was under a blanket and a mattress was under me. I opened and closed my eyes slowly. I looked up and tried to focus on the light above me. As soon as I could, I sat up slowly, my whole body aching. I put my head in my hands and forced the slight dizziness out of my head. The door to the room slid open.

"Well, good morning, Kurosaki-san." Urahara tipped his hat. Yoruichi-san stood up.

"Not quite morning, Kisuke," Yoruichi-san said. "Its 6:50. You'll still make it in time for dinner if you rush." I looked at both of them, wondering what happened. "Well, hurry!" Yoruichi-san barked. "Don't make your family wait!"

"Yeah, yeah, I know." I sighed. I got up and walked slowly to the door. Yoruichi-san had moved to a window, looking out. I glanced at her, and when her position didn't change, I got up, stretched, and then went to the front of Urahara-san's shop. Somehow, I knew my shoes would be there, and I bent down to pull them on. By the time I tied my shoes, Yoruichi-san and Urahara-san were behind me. I waved a simple goodbye, and started to leave.

But of course, that wouldn't work for Yoruichi-san.

She tapped my shoulder, and when I turned back, aimed a kick for my head. I braced myself for impact, but felt air rush by my ear and my hair stand up. I ducked? I heard Yoruichi-san muttering something beneath her breath and Urahara-san looking on fascinatedly. What's going on?

Yoruichi-san must've noticed my stare, because suddenly, she looked at me. Startled, I stepped back.

"Happy Birthday, Ichigo." She yelled, and the door to the shop, which had been closed, opened to reveal three shadowy figures. They came closer and I could recognize Tessai-san, Jinta, and Ururu all held a single box. Urahara-san had gone back inside and grabbed a messenger bag I thought I had lost. He winked at me, as if to say, "Found your bag, don't lose it!" I thanked each of them and grabbed their presents. Right when I was about to leave, Yoruichi-san stops me again, and hands me an envelope.

"This is from Haruna. She's known you for quite a while now, or at least for your whole life. She really does care about you a lot… enough to give me this before she was transferred to your soul. She told me to give this today, on your 15th birthday. It means a lot to her, and will to you, if you decide to read it. And I really hope you do." Yoruichi-san took something out of her pocket. "This is from Kisuke and me to you. It has some interesting things you'll need later." She handed both envelopes to me and stood there, thinking a bit. "Oh! Read them when you're alone. It's not good if anyone is there with you…" She winked and turned me around, then started to push me. She left me at the corner of the street, and waved. "Tanjoubi Omedeto, Ichigo. Happy 15. Cherish it." I waved, and said my good-byes. It must have been an illusion, but I swear I saw a shadow, leaning out of the doorway of the Shop. It could've just been open, right?

I'm working on [Part II] now... I promise it won't take long... though I am moving, which might hold me up! .

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~StrawberryRukia