Psychic Chick

Part One: Becoming a Shinigami

Chapter Nine: Situational Relevance


Main POV

"I have to tell you something," I started, sitting in Hitsugaya's room again while Renji and Rangiku were off on a patrol. "I'm not exactly sure it's relevant, or if I should tell you. I mean my head's saying don't do it but after today, it really means a lot to me that you were true to your word by the way, and I want to trust you, I'm not just sure."

"If you're not sure it's relevant, maybe you should keep it to yourself," he replied.

"I think it might be, I asked Renji about this town in Japan and he got all funny about it, like maybe I was asking something I shouldn't. But it was a town relating to me so I was confused, why shouldn't I ask about this town?"

"What did you find out that made you ask?"

"So don't be all mad at me, I know it was an invasion of privacy and I wouldn't have done it if I had any other choice." I crossed my arms in front of me, waiting for the pending lecture. "After a phone call to my brother in America, I was going through the house looking for some kind of documentation on my birth, there had to be something. Someone had to have kept something. I found nothing which was why I called my brother, he had to know. I went into the family safe and was flicking through some documents and I found this, it's the only thing that matched up to what my brother told me and even then it's basically nothing." I put the crumpled piece of paper on the table in front of him.

His eyes scanned over the Japanese characters, brow furrowing as he read it again. "This is names, addresses and phone numbers for two random places in Japan Tina," Hitsugaya replied, not very convincingly. He knew something, but what I didn't know. I could read his thoughts but he knew about my powers, he could be using mental blocks.

"My parents spent years trying to have a second child, six years in fact. Nothing worked and then suddenly out of the blue some Doctor called Kurosaki Issin and his strange friend who claimed to be both a spiritual healer and a scientist, called Urahara Kiskue managed to achieve this in no time. It was a backstreet clinic in a town the internet has barely heard of and a guy who owns a candy shop. You can't tell me that's not weird."

"I never said it wasn't weird," he responded, looking down at his phone again.

"You just lied to me," I filled in, crossing my arms, getting mad again.

"I never lied," he glanced up at me, this child made me so mad.

"You just didn't tell the truth," I scored at him, waiting for his retort. "Whatever, it doesn't matter. I'm flying out there this weekend to go and see them. I have to find out what's going on." I said with a sigh. I got up out of my chair and went into my room to start booking the flights.

"Tina," he groaned in frustration. 'I hated lying to her, but what choice do I have? The laws regarding information are much stricter now.'


"What are you up to Tina-chan?" Rangiku pried.

"Trying to figure out a way to get into my trust fund without anyone noticing," I replied honestly, pinching the bridge of my nose and sighing.

"Oooooh why? What are you up to?" She giggled excitedly, putting her hands together and sitting down beside me.

"I'm planning a secret trip and I don't want to use up my allowance or go into the family account."

"Secret, huh?" She wiggled her eyebrows at me.

"Don't look at me like that it's a research trip." I shook my head at her.

"Oh suuure. A research trip," she teased, shoving me a little.

"No seriously, I'm visiting the clinic I was created in." I defended.

"Created?" She raised an eyebrow.

"I was a test tube baby. My parent's had a little trouble conceiving," I explained, I figured I could either go to the bank the account was with or make a phone call. "Could you make some excuses for me? I'm going to have to go into the bank to sort this out."

"Sure. Just keep me filled in on your super secret research trip."

"I will, I know you've got my back, even if you are incredibly nosey," I laughed and pulled my leather jacket back on.

I grabbed my handbag and put all my things in there, figuring I'd take a trip back to my house to get the passport and relevant documents I would need as proof of identity. I left the building and stuffed my bag in the compartment inside my bike and pulled my helmet on. Motorbike riding in a dress was not advised but the outfit would help me look nice for the bank.

The more professional you look the better. Plus apparently my usually biker look was threatening. I mean I never cared but I want someone to do something for me this time so...


(this would never happen in real life)

"Oh I know, it's just it's my mother's anniversary coming up so I wanted to get her some tickets to Japan so she could have dinner at the place she met my father," I explained to the teller, I mean it wasn't a total lie. That's the best way to lie anyway, throw in some truths or tell embellishments of the truth and no one can tell you've lied. It's mostly because you yourself believe the lie.

"Oh that's sweet," she responded, looking at me fondly.

"So if you please couldn't list the transaction I would be forever thankful. It's just they've done so much for me over the years I really want to do something special for them. And after what happened with my brother I really think they could use some happiness in their lives," I added, looking sad.

"What happened with your brother dear?" She looked at me sadly, putting one of her hands through the slot on top of mine and giving it a squeeze.

"Well he's not with us anymore," I sobbed, dramatic tears falling down my face.

"Oh sweetheart, I'm so sorry."

"And, and, when my dad got really sick it nearly broke her, she almost lost everything." He had a cold after my brother moved to America, but you know how guys get when they're sick. He basically after like he was dying.

"Oh no!" She put her hands up to her face in shock. I nodded, tears still rolling down my cheeks.

"It was awful." I fanned my face with my hand as I cried.

"Okay, I'm really not supposed to do this but you and your family seem to have been through a lot so I won't list this transaction on the account. But just this once okay." I nodded.

"Thank you so, so much. It really means a lot," I said still crying for affect.

She got to transferring the money into one of my accounts and I worked on wiping away my tears without smearing my makeup. When she was done I thanked her again and put my passport, bank statements and other various documents into my bag. I left the bank and slipped onto my motorbike.


"Mission accomplished Rangiku, am I great or aren't I?" I strolled into our room arms in the air, feeling pretty proud of myself.

"What mission?" Renji asked, coming out of the bathroom. "Also, I thought you were out doing an extra credit assignment."

"Really?" I turned and looked pointedly at Rangiku. "That was the best you could come up with?"

"Well hey! You didn't exactly give me anything to work with. And you're a very studious person! You did a whole day's work before breakfast today. How is this my fault?" She protested and I snorted, tugging off my shoes.

"I went to the bank and asked Rangiku to make excuses for me. I just didn't want everybody all up in my business," I explained, even if I did tell Renji and he disapproved, I don't want to keep secrets from him. Our relationship however brief it may be will be honest and trusting. I tugged off my jacket and padded across the floor over to him. I tossed my jacket on the bed behind me and he wrapped his arms around me.

"You know, you're very relaxed for what happened today. Sure you're okay, want to talk about it?"

"I'm okay. Thanks to you guys, nothing happened." I replied as I looked up at him.

"Okay good," He leaned down to kiss me. "I'll always have your back."

I leaned my head on his hard, warm chest breathing in his scent. I was lucky to have someone who was so understanding and patient in my life. He really was my rock and I don't think I could ever bring myself to end this, even though I knew it would end.

"Who's on next shift?" I murmured, still wrapped in his embrace.

"Ikkaku and Yumichika," he responded, running his fingers through my wild hair.

"Hitsugaya sure likes doing patrols on his own, doesn't he?" I remarked and Renji just hummed in acknowledgement.

"Your hair looks nice like this," he commented.

"I just didn't feel like straightening it today," I responded, moving out of his arms to head towards the bed, pulling him along with me. I climbed up onto the plush mattress and he followed, stretching out and lifting his arm up for me. I lay down on his chest, his arm wrapped snugly around me and sighed contently. "This is honestly my favourite thing."

I switched on the TV and Renji channel surfed while I lay on his chest, eyes closed and dozed lightly, mind blank. It was probably a good thing considering how often I'd been using my powers recently. I am feeling better after that massive surge but it would be good not to push it. Ikkaku and Yumichika filed in and Rangiku ordered dinner, explaining Hitsugaya would be over when it was ready.

"Is that all you two do?" Ikkaku crossed his arms and leaned against the table.

"I am a precious flower that requires delicate and constant attention," I proclaimed, snuggling in closer to Renji's chest. He chuckled and began conversing with the two while I went back to dozing.


"Well I mean regular resting would be good for her all things considered," I heard Renji say, conversation somewhat registering but not enough for me to join in or move from my cozy spot.

"I mean after all that's happened over the past 4 days I think she's earned as many naps as she wants to take," Rangiku added, speaking with her mouth full.

"Exactly, plus she's a human so she has much less energy and stamina than we do," Yumichika agreed. I wondered if I was sleeping through dinner but wasn't really awake enough to do anything about it. I tried to wake myself up, registering slightly that human was an interesting word they'd used and I should question it. In the end I got nowhere and decided to just let my body sleep.


Renji POV

I heard Tina stir slightly and looked over to the bed she was now tucked into. She had moved slightly, rolled over and cuddled into her pillow. Still sound asleep I went back to the conversation.

"She mentioned something to me today, while Renji and Rangiku were on their patrol shift. She was unsure over whether or not she should tell me and if it was relevant." Hitsugaya said as he cut up his food. "Renji you probably know but she told me that she wasn't made in the regular way, in fact she was actually a product of artificial insemination, which isn't what she thought might be relevant but provides context."

"Yeah I knew about that, said something about a dodgy clinic in Japan by a young doctor and his weird friend," I responded, explaining part of what she'd told me.

"Well that young doctor and his weird friend are the very same Kurosaki Issin and Urahara Kisuke," he continued.

"No way, our old captain and sandal-hat?" Rangiku asked surprised.

"Yes, she searched her house for documents while she was away the other night," Hitsugaya answered.

"And here I was assuming those two were banging," Ikkaku laughed and I shot him a look. I mean we had but fuck him. I wasn't going to tell him that.

"Those two being involved does explain a few things, like her asking me about Karakura town but it also raises further questions," I offered.

"Like why does it always come back to Urahara?" Rangiku scowled at the thought of old hat 'n' clogs. I wondered if they were responsible for her powers, and what any of this had to do with her reiatsu illness.


Main POV

I sat up and yawned, it being much darker than when I fist dozed off. I looked around and the table had been cleared, Rangiku was in bed and Renji was writing at the table. He looked up at me when I'd started moving around and he smiled at me.

"Ah, sleeping beauty is awake."

"I never meant to be asleep," I replied, rubbing my face.

"I know, you looked like you could use it so I let you keep sleeping," he explained and I nodded, getting up to go and get changed into my pyjamas. When I came back I padded across the carpeted floor over to the table in the living area. I climbed into Renji's lap and he wrapped his arms around me and rested his chin on my shoulder.

"What are you doing up so late anyway?"

"Filling out some paperwork," he responded, kissing my shoulder and setting his forehead on it.

"Paperwork? Didn't think your super, secret, ghost hunt group would be that organised," I joked, putting my hands down on the table in front of me, low key scanning the documents before me.

"So, did I overhear someone talking about humans having less energy and stamina while I was asleep?" I asked, wondering about the strange things I heard while I was half asleep. "Are you guys trying to say you aren't human?"

"You must have dreamt it," he said, disregarding my questions.

"Must of," I replied, figuring that he probably wasn't allowed to talk about that either and if I had to, it was something I could ask about when I went to Japan. "When's this paperwork due by?"

"Friday."

"And it's only Monday, you should get some sleep and do it tomorrow. It's getting super late," I turned to him and ran my fingers through his hair. He sighed and nodded, holding me closer.

"My bed or yours?" He asked after a while of just sitting there with his eyes closed. This super secret spirit business must be more stressful than it sounded.

"Is Hitsugaya in?"

"No he's out on patrol, why?" He asked and I responded by grinning at him and tugging him out of the room. I shut the door behind us and dragged him all the way to his room, leaning against the door and pulling him down to kiss me. "Oh I see."