This story is coming to a end! The chapters (after this one) will get longer and some loose strings will be tied. For now, read&review!
My eye's opened with a pained realization. Shinji took Uryu. What the hell was he thinking! Uryu has too many friends. Too many powerful friends. Renji will blow up Japan with his power, but Ichigo will blow up the whole dimension! And Uryu… I understand what Shinji did. I understand why he did it. I don't understand why he would do it to someone who didn't originally love him.
Markers have more self discipline and respect.
"Boss, how are you feeling?"
"I'm fine, Tessi, but…"
"Shinji and Uryu are both gone, but it's not your fault. FreeLoader-kun is okay but he's still asleep."
"Have you started a search for Ishida-kun?"
"I haven't, I just got you two inside when you woke up."
"Thank you, Tessi."
Getting on my feet, I felt myself being caught in a pair of muscular arms.
"Kisuke, are you all right? I don't think you should be moving right now… you almost died."
"What?!"
"The arrow clipped your heart, any closer and it would've pierced it. Ishida-kun shot so that you would be down for awhile…"
"Help me up."
That's good, I guess. He hasn't lost all perception on who he sides with. He didn't shoot to kill. He didn't try to kill me. But his eyes… his mask broke. It shattered right in front of my eyes and I was able to see how fragile they are. They're like glass. Your eyes are the key to your soul. Gin Ichimaru's whole personality was based off of that belief and I agree with him. Uryu Ishida's eyes can be the arctic, so cold and distant, they can be the ocean, so deep and calming, but today they were as fragile as glass, easily shattering in front of your eyes. He's still brave, strong and free willed, but his heart belongs to Shinji and love can make you do stupid things.
Renji POV
What happened?
My eyes flew open and I shot up in bed. I heard the sound of rushing people. I guess I'm at the Urahara Shop, but why... Hirako hit me with his blade. Getting out of bed, I literally ran to the room that Urahara drinks his tea in.
"Oh, Abar-"
He squeezed his eyes shut and griped his shirt at his heart.
"Boss! Take it easy!"
"I-I'm fine, Tessi…"
"No, you should be resting."
I've never heard Tessi talk back like that before. I've never seen Urahara show such weakness before. But what the hell happend? I had my eyes locked on Hirako's. I was talking to Urahara. He got cut off in the middle of his sentence. Hirako smirked. Than it all went black. What's going on!?
"Urahara, what happened?"
"W-well it's the darndest thing, really… You see the other day when Shinji Hirako said he was a marker, I really didn't tell you what that was. A marker has the ability to mate with someone and stay together with that person until the day they die. The only thing that separates them from normal humans is their Soul Reaper and their Hollow abilities and the fact that they can't die of old age. They 'mark' people through a chemical in their kiss. This chemical quickly moves through the 'Mark's body, until it takes over the 'Mark's thought process. That's the reason why I wanted to get back here so quickly. Shinji was biding his time. He knew that Ishida-kun's emotions tords the one he cares most for, you, would mix and jumble with feelings tords himself until Ishida-kun could only care about Shinji. His emotions won't change, but they will turn in favor of the Marker. When Ishida-kun's brain sought Shinji out, he saw me as a threat and shot me. Shinji took advantage of your distraction to knock you out as well."
Urahara spoke slowly, but it was obvious that it wasn't to help me understand him better. He didn't look to good. Pale, tired… upset. But I suppose that's how I feel. I can't comprehend this, but I understand the main points. It won't be easy to get Uryu back, but I'm sure as hell not giving up.
"URAHARA-SAN!"
"Hello, K-kurosaki-kun~ Wh-why are you here?"
"Ishida's miss- Renji? Wait, wait, wait… do you know where Ishida is?"
"I suppose since you're all here anyway… sit-sit down, we'll explain it to you."
They all sat around the small circular table as Urahara began to explain some points. Rukia, Inoue, Chad and Ichigo all had a look of confusion on their faces, but all their confused faces had undertones of understandment.
Anger, worry, fear and hate.
I can understand all of this. The anger at Hirako, the worry for our relationship, the fear for losing him and the hate at myself for being unable to stop this. I'm so stupid.
"So Ishida was kidnapped by Hirako!?"
"Sadly, yes."
Realization hit Ichigo like a ton of bricks. And Ichigo stood, without even realizing.
"So where is he?!"
"I'm not sure. Ishida-kun is very good at masking his spiritual pressure and Hiraku-kun is even better."
"That bastard... we're getting him back, right?"
Ryuu… where are you? I thought you said that we would play this out till the very end. I thought you were the one to shy to even touch me. I thought you were the one with stubborn pride that won't let you back down. I didn't think you were the one who would run away from the fight with your tail between your knees. Why is this happening? Why does Hirako, out of every available person in this room, want you? I mean you're cute, innocent, cute, determined, cute, strong, cute, well rounded, cute, smart, cute, opinionated and cute! Wow… I think I just made Hirako's case a little stronger… glad I'm not a lawyer.
"Oh, Abari-san~"
"Huh?"
"You don't have to worry, we'll find little Ishida-kun≈"
"Yeah, I guess we will."