AN: chapter 4 is up! sorry for the delay, i just didn't really have the time to write. but i hope that this chapter is worth the wait! i hope you like it!

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Chapter 4 :

Ichigo started to slowly regain consciousness. Then suddenly opened his eyes. He found himself lying in his bed. He looked around, and then remembered everything. He touched his stomach. No pain, no bandages, nothing. Was it a dream? What the hell is happening?

He jumped out of bed and hurried downstairs. And there he was playing a video game, Yuzu laughing at them and Isshin reading his newspaper. A déjà vu? An illusion? What? What? Was he losing his mind?

"Yo Ichigo are you alright. You look like hell son"

"Oh I… I had a bad dream."

Meanwhile in soul society a man was coughing hard and two lieutenants were screaming "captain, captain! Are you alright what can we do to help?!"

After wiping the blood of his mouth the gentle hearted captain smiled softly "don't worry it will pass. But a cup of tea would be nice"

"Yes sir !" yelled passionately both Kione and Sentaro. They raced to make the tea while arguing who gets to serve it to their beloved captain.

"You sure are popular Juushiro!"

"Oh Shunsui old friend, please sit down. Um… What do you mean by popular?"

"Haven't you noticed that all the girls of squads 13are behind that wall over there?"

"Oh my…"

"You sure are known for the kindness of your heart so all the shinigami ladies are disputing to get your attention."

Ukitake laughed softly. "Now that's a problem. No woman would want a sick man."

Screams were heard behind the wall, "captain we still love you", captain let me take care of you!", "captain!" Juushiro laughed again.

"Captain your tea is ready. Oh good morning captain Kyoraku" greeted him a young lady.

Apparently Kione and Sentaro got caught up in their fight and forgot the tea. She served both captains. But when she was offering the cup for her captain his fingers accidently brushed hers which got her very troubled and accidently dropped the cup.

"I'm so sorry captain, I didn't mean it" said the young shinigami in tears while desperately cleaning up the tea on the floor.

The captain patted her head kindly "It's okay I'm not upset. It's just like you said an accident. It happens. So please don't feel uneasy around me. Wipe your tears and serve me another one" comforted her Ukitake with a soft voice and a gentle smile.

The young girl looked at him with admiring eyes before bowing and murmuring "Thank you for your kindness sir".

With flushed cheeks she started making tea again for her captain. This time she set the cup in front of her captain.

"Thank you" he murmured. He took a sip "Oh by the way, are you a new recruit?"

"Yes sir. I'm honored to be part of squad 13"

"Then tell me, what's your name?"

"I'm Kaya Mitsu sir."

"It's nice to meet you. Tell me Kaya-chan why have you joined my squad?" Calling her by her first name made her cheeks blush.

"Well…I…I because I heard it's a very friendly place where you can be yourself. And because having to train under you sir is a great honor. And also it's less likely to get bullied here."

"Well be assured all the squad members are kind people so you don't need to worry. And if anyone did you any harm in my squad you come straight to me. I'm always ready to help my subordinates".

This smile of his has a very powerful effect. She drowned in these deep and kind eyes. Shunsui was quietly drinking his tea and happily listening to the conversation. When suddenly Kaya realized that she was casually sitting with her captain chatting with him. She stood up, bowed "I'm so ashamed sir, I forgot myself. Please forgive me. Good day sir" And without letting her captain reply she dashed out embarrassed.

" I thought you forgot me, old friend." Said Shunsui.

"Oh I'm so sorry."

"You were too kind to your subordinate Juushiro."

"I couldn't help myself, she was about to cry."

"Well I'll leave you be. Can't stay in one place for too long or else my little Nanao will find me."

"You really shouldn't give her so much trouble."

"Nah it's okay she'll eventually find me. So long!" Shunsui disappeared leaving behind him some scattered leaves.

"Lieutenant Rukia Kuchiki is here to see you sir"

"Oh, let her in". The young women bowed deeply to her captain before sitting on her knees in front of him.

"Captain, good morning"

"Rukia, it's always a pleasure to see you. How's captain Kuchiki?"

"Nii-Sama been very busy lately I barely see him. More importantly captain, how's your health?"

"I'm slightly better than usual. Tell me is everything ready for your departure to the world of the living?"

"Yes sir. But there's only one thing. I wanted to inform my brother, but he's very busy and I don't want to disturb him."

"Then why don't I tell him? It's a good occasion to say hi to him."

"Really?!" jumped Rukia when she suddenly realized her childish actions " I mean thank you sir, that's very kind of you" she said more formally her forehead reaching the wooden floor in a respectful bow.

Back to the world of the living, Ichigo took a cold shower before sitting on his bed, staring at the starry sky, the wind drying slowly his hair and caressing his face. He closed his eyes, enjoying the relaxing evening. Yet his soul was deeply troubled. He opened his eyes, "AAAHHHH !" he screamed before furiously dashing back.

"Yo!" said a familiar voice.

"Urahara, you sick bastard, can't you use the door like normal people?!" yelled at him Ichigo while trying to catch his breath. "You scared the hell out of me!"

"Well I didn't want your guest to notice I'm here." Ichigo scratched the back of his head.

"Did anything happen to you Ichigo?" The young man smiled at Urahara's skilled observations.

"This guy is creepy Urahara. One minute I find him stabbing me, the other I'm in my room as if nothing has happened. We went for a walk, we talked. I clearly stated why I hated him so much. He suddenly stabbed me and warned me not to tell anyone or else he'll kill Yuzu and Karin. I then pass out and I wake up in my bed. But when I went downstairs, the same scene was repeating itself. As if it was an illusion from the moment I went to the living room till the time I fainted. It's very confusing."

"Tell me Ichigo, you said his eyes where purple when you fought him right?"

"Yes. What does that have to do with anything?"

"Nothing I'm just checking. And did you have any similar accidents other than this one?"

"No. I don't think so." Urahara, sitting on the window frame, scratched his chin. He clearly was deeply thinking about something, or analyzing a piece of information.

"Did you discover anything new?"

"Well it's not confirmed yet so I better keep it to myself until I'm at least 70% sure about it. Well if you need anything you know where to find me."

And the man disappeared. Ichigo threw himself on the bed. His eyes stumbled upon his closet. How he misses her right now. If only he can see her. He really needs her advice.

"Well you look really pathetic right now!" That voice. That smile. Ichigo turned around to meet the feminine figure standing on the window frame.

"Rukia!" he exclaimed with surprised eyes.

Urahara was about to enter the shop when he sensed someone behind him.

"It's been a while captain Urahara Kisuke."

"Same here 1st seat Murasaki".

finally they meet! what will Ichigo's reaction be? and what will happen between Urahara and Murasaki?

guess you'll have to wait awhile before you find out :P btw i don't have that much free time anymore but i promise that i will update whenever i have the time! well then see u soon

it seems i've been having writer's block for now, and i have no idea how i plan to continue this story, so i'll stop it for now until i have new ideas and some free time... sorry :(

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