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Chapter 4

School went on normal for the most part. Only weird thing was that I caught Toshiro staring at me every once in a while. That put me on edge. 'Maybe I used too much yoki (demonic energy).' I thought to myself, 'no that's not possible that was just brute strength.' I have been hiding my powers from everyone for three years now, even from Uryuu, I am pretty sure just hitting the desk would not release any yoki. So with that option off the list, I started brainstorming on other reasons that he could be staring at me for.

As I was thinking, a disturbing thought crawled its way into my head. Toshiro's scent is the exact same as Watermelon Boys. How could that be possible? I don't know but I was going to find out eventually, right now though I need to focus on the threat that is coming tonight, Grimmjow and his gang.

That Night

I knew what was coming. I had told Uryu that I was going for an evening stroll before they came so that he couldn't stop me.

I was walking around the city debating on who I will help. Renji was out of the picture because he fights the pink haired freak of an espada's brother, Szayel, and if I want to be of any help my abilities must remain a secret for the most part. Ikkaku wouldn't let me fight so he was off the list too. While I was continuing down the list I smelt something that sent my inner beast on a rampage, Watermelon Boy's blood. The only thought that went through my head was 'no he can't be hurt. I will protect him.' And with that I was off. My body transformed into my panther from while I ran as I picked up speed. 'Just a little farther…' When I got to the scene my body went into kill mode. Toshiro was hurt by Shay-long in his release form and even if I didn't know want was going on the result would have been the same. Shay-long would die, but now I was going to be the one to kill him instead of Toshiro. I went straight for the throat and kill.

Toshiro's POV

Shay-long was a difficult opponent no doubt in that. I was badly hurt in the shoulder and Rangiku was not doing any better against her own opponent. I don't know how much longer we can hold on, then suddenly something black and swift, faster than any flash step I had ever seen in my life, attacked Shay-long and crashed him into the roof of a building. Debris was in the air blacking the view of what was going on. I could hear growling from inside the wreckage. When it finally cleared what I saw was mind boggling. There was some kind of giant black cat on top of Shay-long with his throat in its jaws. It was clear as day that this 'kitty' meant business. Shay-long was looking at the cat with wide eyes, just as shocked as I was about the turn of events.

"A black panther, you're the one from Ulquiorra's report," Shay-long suddenly choked out with reconision in his eyes.

This confused me. Yes we were told that there was an unfamiliar presence at that attack on the town but no one knew what that was, now I know and it is very weird to think this cat could do that much damage to an arrancar. I was shaken out of my thoughts when I heard a growl, but this one was more that of pain unlike the others which were more deadly. I down at the scene in front of me and saw that the panther had been stabbed straight through with Shay-longs long clawed fingers sticking out of it. I would of thought that the over grown feline would have let go but it seemed like the pain made its grip tighten. I blinked I think. I must have because one minute Shay-longs head was on his body and then he is headless with his head across the roof.

As the now dead limb went limp the panther grabbed the appendage in its mouth and took it out. It turned to look in my direction. It was then that I realized that I had moved to the roof to see the fight. The shock wore off of what just happened and the pain of my injures decided to make themselves known. I winced, putting my hand to my shoulder. It must have heard it because next thing I know it is right in front of and then the world went black.

Shunella Nala's POV

He pasted out because of blood loss, right on top of me. This was bad. I wasn't in top shape myself but knew he was worse off. I had my demon healing and Kagome to help me so I would be fine. I need to get Toshiro to Orihime, now. I put him in a secure position on my back and took off to where Orihime's scent was. I didn't bother changing into my normal human form, too many questions and I honestly didn't have the energy to. The only good thing that came out of this was now he was safe and my inner beast was at peace. Thank goodness, I really didn't want to go on a killing spree. It's not really my thing.

When I reached Orihime I don't think she noticed me. I gave a soft growl as to not wake Toshiro or scare Orihime. She might not be my best friend at school but she was Uryu's so I will be nice. Besides she is not too bad besides the fact that she eats the weirdest foods. How Rangiku likes them too I will never know. She looked behind her and saw me. I saw her eyes widen. I walked to her slow as not to scare her but fast enough to get Toshiro to her as fast as possible. When I was right in front of her I turned my head towards my back while angling my body so she could see the unconscious boy. She saw him and gasped.

"Captain Hitsuguya!" was all she quickly took Toshiro off my back and onto the ground and called forth her healing powers to heal him. "It's you." She said when she finally got a better look at me. I only nodded because I can't really talk in this form and like I said before I am not going to reveal my identity until the time is right. If I am going to explain what I am, then I am only going to say it once and Uryu will be there. He of all people deserves the truth. "Thank you," that brought me out of my musing. I tilted my head as a way of saying for what. She got the message and answered, "For protecting me and my friends. I don't what would have happened if you didn't show up and I didn't get to thank you because you left. So thank you."

On the inside I smiled. I slowly went over to her and rubbed my head against her side. She petted my head and that is when she noticed I was hurt.

"O my, I didn't know you were hurt too!" she said as she extended her shield so that it went over me too. My already healing wounds were healed in less than five minutes. When I was done she focused her attention on healing Toshiro. As the healing progressed, I could feel the other battles starting to wrap up and that meant that Rangiku was going to need to be treated as well. I wish I could talk in this form with Yoruichi can in her cat form but alas our abilities were different so she got to talk while I did not. The next question that she asked me caught me off guard, "Can I call you Blacky since I don't know your real name?" My eyes widened. She wanted to give me a name? I only nodded my head in response after bringing myself out of my stupor.

After that Rangiku arrived on the scene and was indecently on guard when she saw me.

"Orihime who is that?" she asked pointing to me.

"Oh this is Blacky, the one that saved me, Chad, and Tatsuki from the two arrancar before Ichigo got there the other day." She said while petting me behind my ear. I purred slightly leaning into her touch. "She's also the one that brought Captain Hitsuguya so he could be treated for his injuries." That seemed to be when she noticed her captain under the healing shield.

"Is he okay?"

"Yes he'll be fine. He is almost done. How about you? You seemed to take quiet a beating out there." And she did look beaten up. Cuts and bruises but nothing too much. When Toshiro was done Orihime moved her shield to Rangiku while I made my way to the one who smelt like the one from my dreams. Rangiku saw this and was about to stop me until she saw what I was doing. I curled up next to him, purring. I think I caught her off guard if anything else. I quickly dosed off into a light slumber thinking to myself, 'I really need to speak to Kagome,' before drifting off into a light slumber.

Orihime's POV

When she first arrived with Captain Hitsuguya I was not sure what to think, but then I looked into her eyes and saw only kindness in them. That was when I recognized her as the one that saved me and the others from the arrancar the other day. That was when I was completely sure that she was no threat. Besides from what I saw that day if she wanted me dead I would be.

I decided to call it a she so what? She can't exactly talk to me and I learned from Yoruichi that that is not always accurate and I refuse to look to see if she is really a girl so there you have it. I also decided to call her Blacky as well.

When Rangiku got back I could tell she didn't trust the over grown cat at all so I tried to explain that she was okay. I don't think she trusts her but at least she isn't trying to kill her. When I was done with Captain Hitsuguya's injuries I moved on to Rangiku. What happened next was a surprise to both me and Rangiku. Blacky walked up to the sleeping captain and curled up next to him and went to sleep purring. Rangiku and I looked at each other in silent agreement. We needed to tell the others about Blacky.