Day 11:

Riku awoke to the sight of Sora snuggling closely to him, he smiles softly and kisses his forehead gently.

Sora's eyes flutter open as he yawns.

"Mornin Sor." Riku smiles at the brunette.

Sora responds with a gently smile,"Morning Ri."

"We need to get up before the captain worries." Riku warns with a soft kiss to Sora's collar bone.

Sora moans softly in reply,"Y-yeah. Explaining why we are in the same room will be rather difficult."

So the lovers slowly get out of the bed, Sora goes to the bathroom and starts the shower.

Just as he gets in Riku walks in,"I hope training goes better today."

"You and me both Ri. I had a hard time with Rukia yesterday." Sora replies.

Riku climbs in the shower with Sora, as he does Sora notices a cut mark on his back.

Sora is in shock,"Ri?! Where did that come from?"

Riku looks,"Oh yeah I never told you. I had to train against Rangiku yesterday, and she got a lucky hit on me."

"Does it hurt?" Sora responds.

Riku shakes his head,"Not really, only when the warm water hits it."

"How did she get the lucky hit? Were you distracted by that guy's face again like before?" Sora questions.

Riku thinks back,"No I wasn't to think of it. I haven't seen or heard from that guy in 2 days. She just was faster than me, that's all."

"Well that is a relief, I mean to not see that guy."Sora replies.

As the two finish their shower they get dried off and get dressed.

When they walk outside the room Byakuya is talking with Izuru.

Byakuya looks over,"Morning you two, did you sleep well? I heard some noises coming from your room, are you alright?"

"Yes sir captain, we're fine. I was just tending to my wound from yesterday is all." Riku replied.

Izuru responds,"Oh yes Rangiku told me what happened. I'm surprised she got a hit on you Riku-chan."

"So was I, and the fact her blade is that sharp never occurred to me either." Riku shockingly responds.

Byakuya replies,"Well you two had better head out. You don't need to neglect your training if you want to help us defeat Aizen."

"Yes sir, captain," the two teens bow respectfully, walk out the manor, Sora heading to the squad 10 barracks, and Riku heading toward the Senkai gate leading to the living world.

As Riku walks toward the shop he sees Uryu walk up as well.

Riku waves to the Quincy,"Hey Uryu! What's up."

"Oh hello again Riku. I see you have gotten better since we last spoke. Rangiku was telling Ichigo this morning about your training session yesterday."Uryu explains.

Riku responds,"Yeah, we even got a good hit on each other too."

"Yes she remarked about that as well. She said you surprised her with your speed." Uryu commented.

Riku replies,"Yeah she is pretty fast herself. I see why Captain Toshiro trusts her as his lieutenant."

Uryu nods as Urahara walks outside,"Well morning Riku-chan. You ready for today kiddo?"

"As ready as ever Urahara sensei." Riku responds.

Urahara leads Riku and Uryu into the bottom floor of the shop.

As they get there Riku wonders,"Who is my training partner today Urahara sir?"

"Well today is going to be a little different kiddo The head captain really wants to test you and Sora-chan."Urahara explains.

Riku tilts his head in confusion,"Test us sir? What does he mean by test?"

"You will see kiddo. Now get in ready stance, and never let your guard down." Urahara instructs.

Riku does as told and he soon sees TWO reapers come out of the shadows.

He is awestruck,"C-captain Byakuya?! I have to train against you?!"

"Yes Riku-chan, the head captain knows that I can give you an interesting challenge."

Riku responds,"Yeah I can tell that by how Ichigo described your fighting style."

"I am not the only training partner you have today, she will also test you alongside me."Byakuya looks at...Rukia!

Riku can't believe his eyes, the two members of the Kuchiki clan stand side by side in front of him.

"Well I'll leave you to it kiddo. Have fun."Urahara heads back upstairs to his business.

Just as Urahara gets upstairs Byakuya and Rukia get in ready stance. Riku comes out of his shock and does the same.

Byakuya stares Riku down and instructs,"Begin Riku!"

As soon as he starts the session Rukia runs at Riku, as Byakuya uses flash step to disappear faster than he can react.

He defends against Rukia, but Byakuya hit him in the back near where Rangiku hit him the day before.

As he drops to one knee cringing in pain, Byakuya instructs again,"Never let an enemy get in your blind spot Riku. They will take advantage of you. Don't take your eyes off your opponent."

"I think I understand Byakuya, I need to watch my surroundings as well as my opponents." Riku responds.

Byakuya nods,"Correct Riku. Now try again, come at us if you dare."

Riku stands once again and prepares for the next session.

Byakuya and Rukia stand ready, as does Riku. Rukia runs at Riku as Byakuya uses lsh step to disappear again.

Riku defends against Ruki then quickly turns to deflect Byakuya's attack.

Night falls as the two Kuchiki's train Riku.

The head of the Kuchiki clan is amazed by the teens developed speed and reaction time.

"You are getting a lot better at anticipating your opponents Riku-chan." Byakuya compliments.

Riku bows respectfully, "Thank you captain sir. I'll keep that in mind."

"Well we must get back Rukia. See you again soon Riku." Byakuya nods as him and Rukia leave for the Seireitei.

Riku walks upstairs and is greeted by Ichigo,"Hey there Riku, how did it go buddy?"

"Okay I guess, but it was a toughie today." Riku responds.

Ichigo chuckles,"I bet it was, you were up against the two Kuchiki's."

"How did you...?" Riku questions.

Ichigo smiles,"I could sense Byakuya's Reiatsu anywhere. And same for Rukia."

Riku understands Ichigo's reasoning as Orihime walks in,"Hi Riku-kun, how did it go today?"

"It was okay Orihime, just got a little careless again."He explains as they both see a blood stain on his reaper outfit.

Orihime walks closer to him,"Are you okay Riku-kun?"

"Yeah I'm fine, it just stings a little. More than when Rangiku hit me yesterday." Riku responds.

Ichigo replies,"Yeah the reapers can get kind of rough at times. I can't tell you how many scars I have had over the years."

"Well I need to get back and see if Sora is finished. See ya again sometime friends." Riku waves as he heads to the Senkai gate.

Just as he gets to the gate he is knocked out cold by someone. Sensing the Reiatsu of the person Ichigo comes running out of the shop. He sees someone in white grab Riku and vanish.

He heads to the Seireitei to find Izuru and Sora. When he does they all head out following the trail of Reiatsu.

It leads them to a cave outside of the Seireitei, the enter with caution.

As they walk around Riku comes to and he sees Aizen and Gin. He tries to move but finds himself restrained to the wall.

Riku exclaims,"What do you want from me jerks!"

"You already know the answer to that question boy. You are as dark as we are, and your power will lead them back to this world." Aizen replies.

Riku starts to get annoyed by the two guys. And soon enough they start to "persuade" Riku to see things their way.

First Gin uses his Zanpakuto to put a deep slash mark on both Riku's arms. Then Aizen uses his to deeply cut Riku across the chest.

As Riku starts screaming in pain Sora hears it and gets agitated.

He starts to run toward where it's coming from. As they close in on the noises Ichigo starts to worry.

"Sora please, calm down. If we aren't careful they'll find out we're here and hurt Riku even more."Ichigo warns.

Sora replies,"Sorry Ichigo. I just can't lose Riku, not now."

"Well we need to be smart about how we get to him. If they sense us coming that's it." Izuru warns.

Ichigo responds,"Well we need to go now before he cracks under the pressure Kurosaki."

Just as they get down to where Aizen is, Gin tries to strike Riku again, but it is stopped by Riku. He had snapped under their torment.

Dark Riku surfaces again,'I don't think so bastards.'

"Now we got him. Quickly before he regains himself, Gin!" Aizen adds.

As Gin tries to strike Riku, he dodges and strikes Gin in the back.

'You are morons... tha both of ya.' He taunts them both.

Ichigo, Izuru, and Sora walkup on this event.

Aizen grumbles,"Do you ever quit Kurosaki?!"

"Hell no Aizen! It doesn't matter how many times you kidnap this boy. We will always come to stop you!" Ichigo exclaims.

Ichigo and Izuru hold off Aizen and Gin as Sora tries to get Riku back to his senses.

After their blades clash for a while, Aizen and Gin are run off by Ichigo and Izuru's efforts. And Sora gets Riku back to himself, and falls out unconscious.

When Riku regains consciousness, he sees a worried look on Sora's face.

Riku asks," What happened Sora?"

"You don't remember Riku?" Sora questions.

Riku shakes his head,"Not really. Last thing I remember was Aizen and Gin, then it's a blank."

"T-they tried to bring Xehanort back again, Riku." Sora explained.

Riku looks at his hands,"I think they succeeded this time Sora."

"What do you mean Riku?"Sora questions.

Riku starts to shake and stutter,"I... I can feel them Sora... they are coming here."

Ichigo and Izuru return breathing heavily, Ichigo asks,"You two okay?"

"Yes we are good Ichigo,"Sora answers.

Izuru comments,"We had better get back before everyone worries."

Ichigo helps Riku up and they all get to the Seireitei. When they get there they are greeted by a very upset Soi Fon.

"Where the hell have you guys been? The head captain wanted to talk to you Kurosaki." Soi exclaims.

Soi then sees Riku being brought in by Ichigo,"What the hell happened Izuru?"

"Aizen happened Captain Soi. He kidnapped Riku again." Ichigo explains.

Soi is now really pissed,"Damn it! He was right."

"Who was right Captain? What's going on here?" Sora questions.

Soi explains,"The head captain called me into his billet a while ago."Soi explains.

"What did he want Captain?" Ichigo asks.

Soi answers" I'll tell you tomorrow you two need to get your rest."

So Riku and Sora head to the squad 6 barracks and go into their room and fall asleep after a couple minutes.