A Tiger's Broken Treasure
Summary: Orihime's cousin, Takara, comes to live with her. She broken and won't speak of her past or where she goes missing to. She becomes close to Chad and secrets to her past are soon revealed. Eventually Chad x OC.
Hi there! This is my first Bleach fanfiction. It would be nice if you could tell me what you think and maybe give me some constructive criticism. I don't own anything, only my OC.
Chapter Seven: Soul Society
A/N: Takara is a Japanese name that means 'Treasure'.
Sorry it took so long for me to upload this chapter. I had personal business to take care of so I was away from the computer a lot. Please enjoy.
~ LadyRavenOfTheNight
Ichigo, Rukia and Uryu left a short time later and then Takara walked to Chad to the door as Orihime left for her room, giving the two some space. "Emm, I'm sorry you had to hear that, about Snake and everything" Takara said, scratching the back of her head. Then Chad hugged her and her eyes widened. "That is what you meant by you trusted too easily back in Kagamino and it got you hurt. I'm Sorry" he said, still holding the smaller girl. Takara relaxed into his arms. "Don't be. The past makes you who you are and all that" Takara said, smiling weakly. "I know there's more to that story you don't want to tell the others" Chad said and Takara tensed in his arm. There was more to that story, but she didn't say in front of Orihime. Takara buried her head in his shoulder. "How did you know?" she asked in a small voice. "I could tell you where holding something back, for Orihime's sake" he replied. The released each other and Chad gave Takara a kiss. "It's okay, I won't ask, I just hope you're comfortable with telling me when you're ready" Chad said, releasing her hand. "Thank you, Chad. See you tomorrow" replied Takara, as Chad waved and left. Takara entered the apartment to find Orihime in the kitchen. "That must have been awkward with Chad. I hope the both of you are okay?" said Orihime in a caring voice. "It's fine, everything's fine" replied Takara, taking a seat beside her cousin and discussing tomorrow's plans.
Takara left her body in the apartment and she and Orihime left for Urahara's Shop, where they had planned to meet the others then previous evening. "Well, the Senkaimon is all set up; all you have to do is be able to get the Senkaimon back from the other side. I'm sure Head Captain Kyōraku would have no problem with that" explain Urahara, as the teens nodded. "Alright, see you when you get back" said Urahara, as they thanked him and left for Soul Society.
They landed just outside Soul Society in one of the surrounding districts and headed straight for the Head Captain's office. They entered Squad One's Barracks to face Lieutenant Nanao Ise sitting at her desk, looking up as the six teens entered. She stood up and greeted Takara. "Takara, it's so good to see you. You haven't been here in a while" Nanao said, fixing her glasses. "It's good to see you too, Lieutenant Ise. Is there any chance of seeing him? It's an emergency" said Takara, her voice growing more serious as her sentence went on. "Really? I'll tell him right away you're here" Nanao said walking to the large doors heading for the Head Captain's office. "Captain, Takara Inoue is here. Also, Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends. They say it's an emergency" Nanao called in the large doors. "Well don't let them wait Nanao, send them straight in. Thank you" came a familiar voice.
The entered the large office and the six lined up in front of the desk. "It's good to see you Captain Kyōraku" smiled Takara. Kyōraku stood up from behind the desk and gave Takara a hug. "It's nice to see you in Soul Society" he smiled as he released Takara. "Do you like working in Karakura Town?" Kyōraku asked returning to his seat. "Yes, thank you" replied Takara. Kyōraku greeted the others before the conversation turned serious. "So, you said it was an emergency, anything Soul Society can help you with?" Kyōraku asked. Takara began to explain what had happened.
After a few moments of thought, Kyōraku spoke. "I see. Why do you think the Hollow is coming after you Takara?" Kyōraku asked. "I don't know, maybe because I was there the night... the night Tsubasa was poisoned. Maybe it sensed I wanted to kill it and it followed me to Karakura Town" sighed Takara. "Okay, well, I can tell all of you together can take it down, but just in case, I'm going to station two full – time Soul Reapers in Karakura Town with you" Kyōraku said. "Nanao, can you call Shūhei Hisagi and Izuru Kira to my office and please brief them of the situation" Kyōraku turned to his Lieutenant. "Yes, sir" said Nanao leaving the office.
A short time later, the two Lieutenants arrived. "You wanted to see us sir" said Shūhei, the scarred Lieutenant eyeing the teens as they entered. "Yes Lieutenants, please come in. I think Nanao briefed you about the situation?" asked Kyōraku. The blond Lieutenant nodded. "Good. Well, I'll be stationing you two in the World of the Living for a while to keep an eye on the situation." "Yes sir" the two Lieutenants answered together. "Okay, well, I presume you would like to stay in Soul Society for a while to visit a few people" Kyōraku said, turning to Takara and the others. They nodded. "Okay, well that give's Lieutenants' Hisagi and Kira time to prepare. Good Luck, and please stay in contact while you are in Karakura Town. I'll get Senkaimon set up to take you home in a few hours. Good bye" Kyōraku smiled and the teens thanked him and left.
"Well, I'm going to find Renji, see how he's doing" said Ichigo. "I'm going to Captain Ukitake but I'll go see Renji and Brother later" said Rukia. "I'm going to go see a friend who lives in one of the districts" Chad informed them. "I'm going to Captain Ukitake and the Squad Four Barracks, so I'll walk with you Rukia" said Takara, and Rukia nodded. "I'm going to see Rangiku to see how she's doing. What about you Uryu?" asked Orihime. Uryu adjusted his glasses. "I'll be in Squad Twelve Barrack's if you need me" Uryu said in a cool manner before turning and leaving. "So, is it true about him having a crush on Lieutenant Kurotsuchi?" asked Takara. "He says he doesn't but he totally does" Ichigo said. "Alright so we meet at the Senkaimon?" Rukia said, and they all nodded and left for separate directions.
Takara and Rukia walked to Squad Thirteen's Barrack's together, meeting Captain Ukitake in his office. "Rukia, Takara, it's lovely to see you both" Ukitake greeted "What brings you to Soul Society?" Takara and Rukia explained the situation. "That's terrible news. Takara, are you okay?" asked Ukitake. "I'll be fine, I'm part of a great team" Takara said, smiling at Rukia. "That's good to here, Captain Kyōraku looking after you then?" asked Ukitake, and Rukia explained about Lieutenants' Hisagi and Kira. They chatted for a bit and said their goodbyes, Rukia leaving for Squad Six, Takara for Squad Four.
Takara entered the Barracks only to literally run straight into another Soul Reaper. "Oh, I'm sorry" mumble the Soul Reaper, lack of confidence clear in his voice. Takara helped the small figure pick up the papers he dropped. "It's fine, Hanatarō, I'm just upset up didn't recognize me after you trained me in Healing for weeks" smiled Takara. The 7th seat blushed as he looked at Takara. "Takara?! My, you've grown" he said, all the papers he dropped now received from Takara. "I should hope so, the last time I saw you was nearly two years ago" said Takara. "It's nice to see you in Soul Society. I, emm.. Heard about your brother and I'm sorry" the young Yamada blushed once more. "Thank you, I owe you a lot, Hanatarō, if you, Captain Unohana and Lieutenant Kotetsu hadn't taught me Healing, Tsubasa would have hurt a lot more than he did" said Takara, looking at her feet. "I'm glad I could help" Hanatarō blushed. "Sorry, Hanatarō, but I'm kind of in a rush. I'm only in Soul Society a couple of hours. Is Captain Unohana around?" asked Takara. "Yes, try her office" replied Hanatarō. "Thanks Hanatarō, I'll definitely come back and visit for longer next time. See you" said Takara, hugging Hanatarō, of walking to the Captain's office. Hanatarō blushed and waved, calling down the hall after her "B..Bye, Takara."
Takara knocked on the office door. "Come in" called a voice on the other side. Takara entered and saw Lieutenant Kotetsu. "It's nice to see you again, Lieutenant Kotetsu" bowed Takara. Lieutenant Kotetsu stood up and retuned the bow to Takara. "It's nice to see you again Takara" she said. "Is Captain Unohana around? I would like to talk to her, and you too Lieutenant. If that's okay?" asked Takara. Before Lieutenant Kotetsu could answer, Captain Unohana appeared behind Takara. "Takara, how lovely to see you in Soul Society. Join me for some tea, you too Isane" the Captain said as Takara and the Lieutenant followed the Captain to the Barracks Garden. "So, what is it you would like you talk to us about?" asked Captain Unohana, drinking from her cup. "Well, I presume you heard about by brother, Tsubasa" sighed Takara. "Yes, a terrible loss for you, I'm sorry" said Captain Unohana in a gentle voice. "Well, it's been a while since I was in Soul Society and I just wanted to thank you, both of you for teaching me Healing. It really made a difference in Tsubasa's life. Thank you so much" said Takara, looking between both Captain and Lieutenant. "We're glad we could help" said Lieutenant Kotetsu and Captain Unohana agreed.
After talking for a bit, Lieutenant Ise arrived at Squad Four's Barrack's. "Sorry for the intrusion, but the Senkaimon is set up, ready to take you home" she informed Takara. Takara stood up, said goodbye to the Captain and Lieutenant of Squad Four and followed Lieutenant Ise to the Senkaimon. When Lieutenants' Hisagi and Kira arrived, the left for home and arrived back at Urahara's Shop. "Well now, you picked up to Soul Reaper on your way back. Lieutenant Hisagi, Lieutenant Kira" said Urahara, greeting both Soul Reapers with a nod. They returned the nod and the teens thanked Urahara and then left his shop.
It was dark as they left the shop. "Well, where will the Lieutenants' stay?" asked Ichigo. Orihime and Takara had no room, Ichigo had a family and already had Rukia and Uryu was a Quincy so he was out. "The can both stay at my apartment. I don't live with anyone, where as you all do" Chad said, turning to Hisagi and Kira. They nodded and thanked him. "Well, see you tomorrow. We'll meet up at Orihime's apartment" said Ichigo, as they all said good bye, leaving in separate directions.
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