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AN: It has been almost a year since I last updated this story and I am truly sorry for that! I guess I just lost interested in writing because I haven't written anything in the past year! But I've been keeping up with the manga and now that Bleach is entering its final arc I feel I should continue all my stories :3! It's strange though, because I feel as though I only ever update when I have the flu…. Lol.

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Two days right on schedule. The date for Rukia's execution had been moved and was supposed to happen early that afternoon. One thing that Isamu wasn't sure of though was Ichigo and Abarai's progress with their Bankais. The Commander of the Kido Corps knew it was possible to obtain Bankai within three days but she wasn't too sure that they would have the ability to control it properly and not to mention their time was cut from three days plus a few to two and a half days. It was now mid morning the day of the execution and Isamu was on her way back to the Seireitei with her Lieutenant and Third seat to witness said execution and unseal the Sokyoko.

"You're really agreeing with Central 46 to unseal the Sokyoku for Miss Kuchiki's execution?" Hoshi asked sadly as they made their way to on of the gates of the Sekkiseki wall around the Seireitei.

"You say that as if I have a choice Lieutenant," replied Isamu as she waved to the guard to let them in. "It's not as though I can argue with them about it. It is Central 46 after all, they hate me enough as it is."

"Tsk- Then those boys better be fast in stopping this thing or else once you release that thing Kuchiki will be dead for sure," mumbled Michi.

"I won't be the one releasing the Sokyoku. I have to stay away from anywhere that Ichigo might be and could see me," commented Isamu as she lead the her subordinates to the first division.

"What?" shouted the other two in unison.

"You two will be releasing the Sokyoku, and at least then if they by chance weren't there before the execution they would be some chance of someone being able to stop the whole ordeal."

"Are you sure Captain? I mean we haven't even been around to see that thing being used never mind releasing it ourselves," cried Hoshi.

"I have never seen the Sokyoku used before either. This is why it confuses me as to why they are taking such drastic measures for a crime that is considered small in the Gotei 13."

"Transferring powers to a human. Punishable, but not normally by death. Refusing to report back to the Soul Society after mission/ said crime. Also punishable but definitely not by death, more of a slap on the wrist," mumbled Michi, thinking out loud. The three woman were silent for a moment as they processed the information.

"This is exactly why I have a feeling it has something to do with Aizen's plans," whispered Isamu as they came to the door of the first division. Just before the Captain was about to knock the door swung open. "Just in time, Commander Kurosaki, we were just making our way to the Sokyoku Hill." came the voice of the Captain Commander.

"Of course, Captain Yamamoto" bowed Isamu. "I'd like to introduce you to my Lieutenant and Third seat, Hoshi Kiyomizu and Michi Takeda. They will be the ones releasing the Sokyoku today."

"What are you talking about? You're going to let amateurs perform something as serious as an execution?" shouted Soifon.

"Excuse me? Are you doubting my faith in my subordinates?" asked Isamu looking at the second division captain before looking towards Yamamoto again. "I hope you do not have a problem with this. For reasons I would rather stand by, just incase something else were to happen."

"Very well, now let us be one our way," Captain Yamamoto said with the nodded of his head before walking on.

The Kido Corp members stood still as they waited for the few Captains and their Lieutenants to walk pass them before Hoshi and Michi began to follow.

"Captain, aren't you coming?" questioned Hoshi.

"I'll meet you two there, I sense a snake," chuckled Isamu before flash stepping away.

"A snake?" said Hoshi looking towards Michi who shrugged in return.

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"Want me to save you?" said a rather familiar voice as Isamu landed at the Senzaikyu bridge. "I could rescue you from this execution and save your life right now. You and Renji… and the others too"

"Captain Ichimaru you can't be serious," exclaimed members of the Kido Corp who had been escorting Rukia Kuchiki away from the Senzaikyu.

"You think I'm kidding?" asked the third division Captain as he reached towards the young noble. "I am."

"I knew I sensed a snake, Ichimaru," snickered Isamu as she walked towards the Captain and a startled Rukia.

"Commander," gasped the men as they bowed to they're commanding officer.

"Ah, Isamu, how lovely to see you again," greeted Ichimaru smiling bigger then possible.

"Men please continue escorting Miss Kuchiki to the Sokyoku, there is no reason for her to be late," commanded Isamu, not taking her eyes off of Ichimaru. "And Miss Kuchiki, don't take what Gin said to heart. Stay strong, you're a noble after all, greet your death with pride."

"Goodbye, Rukia! I'll see you once more… at the Sokyoku," commented Ichimaru as the guards and Rukia walked away. Just seconds after walking away, the girl began to scream.

"What ever you said to that girl broke her resolve," commented Isamu looking away from the Captain just for a moment to look at the girl.

"I don't know what you mean."

"Don't play innocent, Gin," scowled Isamu. "I heard what you said, although no all of it, I know you gave her false hope in saving the poor girl. Perhaps you should be more careful about what you say, you never know who is going to be around to hear you."

"And what are you going to do about it," snapped Ichimaru, opening his eyes just a bit to glare at the woman before him.

"Nothing, absolutely nothing," replied Isamu returning the glare. "I just hope you know what you're getting yourself into."

"Do you even hear the words that come out of your mouth?"

"Who knows? It's like asking you if you understand what you're doing is worth hurting the one you care most about."

"Leave Rangiku out of this," mumbled Ichimaru turning away from the woman.

"I just…" started Isamu as she looked to her old acquaintance. "Don't do something you'll come to regret later on."

"I won't" replied Ichimaru before disappearing.

"I hope so," whispered Isamu before making her way to the Sokyoku. "Ichigo… you're out of time, I hope you got something out of these few days."

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"Where's the Captain?" cried Hoshi as the time got closer to the execution.

"Stop your whining," mumbled Michi as she stood with her arms crossed as she glared at everyone around her.

"Now that the time has arrived let us begin the execution," announced Captain Yamamoto as he stood in front of Rukia and the Sokyoko.

"No, no no… Michi I can't do this! What if something goes wrong I don't want to lose my postion," exclaimed Hoshi as she began to panic. "We can't do this, the Captain is insane for even suggesting this."

"Calm down Lieutenant, I am right here," chucked Isamu beside the small girl as if she was there the whole time. "You'll do fine, besides the only thing you two have to do is unseal the Sokyoku. I doubt you'll even get to the rest."

"What do you mean?" questioned Michi

"I don't have anytime to explain just go to your positions!"

"Right!" shouted the two subordinates flashed away.

After making sure the girls went to right place, Isamu made her way to stand next to Division twos' captain Soifon. 'It's odd so few people should up, it's understanding for some but Captain Unohana and Kuchiki would have wanted to be here for sure. And there is a possibility that Byakuya is feeling remorse but he would have to come, to at least represent the Kuchiki family.' thought Isamu as she looked over the people around her.

"… I think Zaraki's lost it. But still I would think Unohana would want to be here," mumbled Soifon to her Lieutenant.

"Or, Byakuya… Speak of the devil," Isamu commented out loud as said Kuchiki made his presence known, causing Soifon and her Lieutenant to look over.

"You really do have a lot of faith in your subordinates, letting them run this execution and all," whispered Soifon as Yamamoto talked with the youngest noble.

"Of course, they're truly amazing. When they work together, some of the things they do I couldn't do better myself," replied Isamu smiling at Soifon before turning to look at the girls.

"You're doing great, Hoshi. Michi" whispered Isamu to herself even though they couldn't here her. Before hearing what Yamamoto and Rukia were talking about.

"Your last request will be honored. After your execution I shall allow the Ryoka to return home, unharmed"

"Thank you so much Head Captain," replied Rukia with a sad smile.

"How cruel, why say that when he has no intension of sparing them," mumbled the fourth squads Lieutenant.

"It's actually not cruelty, Isane, its kindness," said Unohana appearing from no where.

"Captain Unohana," smiled Isamu as she walked over to the fourth division.

"What do you mean by that, Captain Unohana?" asked Isane.

"Her fate is unavoidable, but now with the Head Captains promise she won't need to worry about her friends. So she will at least die with some piece of mind," explained Unohana. "Commander Kurosaki, it is great to see you. I see there are less Kido Corp members here then usual for the Sokyoku. Only three plus your Lieutenant and Third seat"

"Yes, I feel strongly enough in Hoshi and Michi's spiritual pressure that there is no need for the mass numbers they normally use," replied Isamu as they watched the release of the Sokyoku happen.

"Wait, what's going on?" shouted Michi over the noise of the flames.

"Something has stopped the Sokyoku from striking Rukia Kuchiki," called one of the other members of the Kido Corps.

"It's about time, Ichigo," mumbled Isamu as she turned around to walk away before pausing to hear the other Captain's responses.

"This can't be!" Soifon said in astonishment. "But the Sokyoku has the power of a million Zanpakuto. He couldn't have taken it one with one single Zanpakuto, could he? Just who is this guy."

"Nanao? Did you think this is the one the other Ryoka was talking about?" questioned Captain Kyoraku.

"Yes. His appearance certainly matches all the Captains reports we've received."

"I see, I guess it figures in the end it was the Ryoka who saved the day."

" … you'll be torn to pieces…. Ichigo" shouted Rukia from her position up in the sky, causing Isamu to turn around and look up.

"Are you an idiot kid? He's going to get himself killed going get to head with that thing," growled the concerned Aunt.

"Captain Ukitake? And Kiyone?" cried Isane, the Lieutenant of squad four.

'The Shoihin shield? But it's supposed to be sealed… why didn't I think of that?' wondered Isamu as she watched Kyoraku join Ukitake and his third seats.

"Stop them! They'll destroy the Sokyoku!" shouted Soifon.

"What can I do?" replied Omaeda.

"He's right, Soifon. There is nothing he can do against two captains of the Gotei 13, never mind the Shoihin shield, you should know that seeing as you served the Shoihin family for a fare amount of time," scowled Isamu as she watched the Sokyoku being destroyed and then other Shinigami in a panic.

"What the hell do you think you're doing? There was no reason to come and beat up members of the Kido Corps for no reason, they weren't doing anything, they didn't even try to keep those Captains from destroying the Sokyoku!" shouted Michi to a new arrival causing attention to go to them.

"It's about time, Renji!" called Ichigo from the top of the broken stand.

"Now look at you, you've gone and exhausted yourself! You're a complete idiot, plus you're injured again. I can't believe you, you were better off dieing in the stupid prison cell in the sixth squad barracks," Michi continued to scream as she marched over to where the red headed Lieutenant collapsed to his knees as he leaned on his Zanpakuto.

"Renji!" shouted Rukia from above them.

"Rukia!" Renji called back trying to seem as though he was fine.

"Okay fine, ignore me. See if I care. I'm not the one standing here worried about your health or anything," growled the third seat as she stood next to tattooed man.

"Oh Renji! It is you, I'm so glad you're still alive!" cried Rukia in glee.

"Just barely," mumbled Michi causing Renji to glare at her.

"I figured you'd show up," commented Ichigo.

"What choice did I have? I couldn't just rely on you to save Rukia, could I?" replied Renji in a cocky manner.

"All right, here you go," said Ichigo has began to lift Rukia up.

"He's not going to do what I think he is…is he?" exclaimed Michi to Renji.

"I don't…."

"Ready!"

"Wait, Ichigo! You really don't think you're going too…" shouted Rukia as he continued moving her.

"He hold on now…" cried Renji, "You wouldn't dare!"

"Look out below!"

Michi stood there star struck as she watched the petite girl scream as she was thrown towards the ground heading for herself and Renji. "Oh. My. God… he just did… didn't he?"

"Are you insane?" screamed Renji, just before Rukia crashed into him and they slid across the ground a few meters.

Rukia was the first to recover and to sit up. "Damn you Ichigo."

"You idiot, what if I didn't catch her?"

"Take her and go! Don't just stand there, get her to safety! Take her far away from here," shouted Ichigo as he continued to ignore their shouts and being oblivious to the surrounding area. "That's your duty! Protect her with your life."

Without even answering him, Renji stood up suddenly and began running with Rukia in his arms.

"Michi, I want you to follow them! Abarai is too injured to shunpo and Kuchiki is weak, they may need healing if they get too far, " said Isamu appearing from behind the young woman. "I need to get out of here before Ichigo sees me or recognizes me."

Michi stared at her Captain for a moment before slowly nodding her head. "Yes Ma'am." Within seconds she was gone.

Hoshi ran up to Isamu after she checked the last Kido Corp member. "Captain, what would you like me to do?"

Isamu looked towards the others to see that they were looking at her. "I want you to stay here and help in any way they need, make it seem you're still agree with their side. I need to get away before Ichigo seems to notice me. They couldn't have heard me tell Michi to help Abarai and Kuchiki, they must think I sent her after them."

"But it seems they're sending their Lieutenants after them as well," commented Hoshi as she watched the Lieutenants beginning to chase after Renji.

Isamu watched with Hoshi before looking up towards Ichigo to see that he was going to stop them. "I need to leave now. Ichigo is going to come down to stop them so we have nothing to worry about. Besides I need to go check on something. Promise me you'll stay here"

Before the second in command could answer the Commander of the Kido Corps was gone. Turning around, Hoshi saw the Lieutenants being stopped by the orange haired Ryoka. The young woman watch in awe as she witnessed Ichigo take out the Lieutenant without using his Zanpakuto. 'There is no doubting that he and Lady Kurosaki are related!'

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AN: Thank you very much for reading this chapter and story! I hope you all enjoyed it. Please Review :). Sorry again for the long await update. I am started to feel I know where this story is going :D

Please excuse any and all mistakes I plan on going back and editing all chapters soon!