DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN BLEACH

Thanks to all of you for your support. Here's another chapter

Isamu raced back to the town. As he got deeper in the woods, he broke into a flash step. He knew that the guards that were coming to his town were as fast as him but at least he knew where he was going.

He knew why they were on their way to his town. They were looking for Byakuya Kuchiki. And if they were to look at Hajime, they would take him away but by whom he tried to figure out. He raced until he got to the diner.

"Where's Hajime?" Isamu yelled as he caught his breath. Nori came out of the kitchen as Kunio looked at Isamu.

"What is going on out here?" Nori said with a smile on her face. It quickly changed as he saw the expression on both Isamu and Kunio's face. "It's time isn't it."

"Yes, it is," a voice came from behind them.

The three friends turned in the direction of the voice. There stood two guard and a man servant. The man servant assisted an elderly woman. The three looked surprised as they recognized the elderly woman.

"Please, don't stand there and look so shocked, Isamu, Kunio and dear sweet Nori." The man servant escorted the elderly woman to a table to sit down. "This is a diner right, so I would like to dine." The elderly woman gave a sly smile. "Please, may I have a cup of tea?"

"Yes you may. I am sorry. No one called me. Please forgive me. I will prepare your tea." Hajime smiled and bowed to the guest. He left the room for the kitchen.

Isamu walked over to the table and bowed. He sat at the table with the elderly woman.

"It has been a long time since we spoke Tanaka taichou, or should I say, Rin Kuchiki." Isamu asked as Kunio and Nori joined them at the table. "How did you find us? Was it information from Gin Ichimarau?"

Rin smiled as she was careful of the words she was going to speak. "Gin loves my grandson, Byakuya. I knew that he was not dead. I also knew that if anyone would find him, it would be Gin. As far as information on locating all of you," she smiled harder, "when have I ever had to use others to locate anyone?"

Before Isamu could respond, Hajime came out with the tea. He was setting the tea on the table when Rin eyed the pendant on the chain around his neck.

"That is a beautiful pendant. Where did you get it?"

Hajime grabbed the pendant in his hand and started to rub it. A smile came across his face. "A very good friend gave it to me. Someone he loved gave it to him. One day he is coming back and will fall in love with me."

As Hajime rubbed the pendant, Isamu figured out how Rin was able to find 'him'. Hajime finished placing the cups and the teapot on the table.

Hajime had left the room before Isamu spoke.

"The pendant?"

"I knew that when Byakuya gave that pendant to Gin, he would not give it to anyone except his true love: Byakuya." Rin smiled as she looked at the friends.

"You knew that pendant had Byakuya's spiritual energy attached to it. You knew that if he gave it to anyone, it would be someone he trusted. Gin was the one he trusted his heart to. Gin stated many times that he trusted Byakuya. So, that means Gin believes Hajime is Byakuya." Suddenly Isamu realized how much danger Hajime/Byakuya was in. Someone did try to kill him.

He looked at Kunio and Nori. He nodded at Nori to go to Hajime. She left the table and went into the kitchen. She saw Hajime washing dishes. She walked over and pick up a rag to dry as he washed. Nori noticed that his hands were shaking. She placed her hands on his hands and smiled.

"All is well."

Since Nori went to kitchen with Hajime, Isamu began to speak candid with Rin Kuchiki.

He remembered how he met his former captain. Rin Tanaka was one of the best officers of the Covert Operations. She was one of the original officers that help form the Covert Ops. By being in her position, she picked the members of her team. Her criteria: one was that you had to smart and loyal to her. She found three members; Isamu, Kunio and his wife Nori. They were the best team in the organization. They were able to bring down some of the most notorious gangs in Seireitei. Years later, Rin met an officer named Gineri Kuchiki. It was his second marriage and her first. Although he had children from his previous marriage, they had a son name Sojun. He in turned married and had a son, Byakuya. Her grandson was her life. And he still is. The bond between the two is very strong.

"Isamu," Rin voice brought Isamu back to their conversation. " Imagine my surprise when I found out who the caregivers were. My team." Rin slid a piece of paper in front of him. He picked it up and read an address. "I have no reason to upset Byakuya at this time. He did not recognize me so I am to assume that he is not well."

"He has seizures. When he has them, he is bed ridden for days. Thank you for not upsetting him." Isamu said as he held on to the paper. "He is being well cared for as you can see."

"You need to bring him to this address. It is an estate that was one of his favorites. I charge you with this. Also, you will need to get in touch with Gin. He will be in charge of the investigation that Byakuya was working on. If he is able to solve it, he will find the ones who were responsible for trying to kill him." She finished her tea and called for Hajime.

He entered the room as Rin motioned him to sit near him. Hajime was hesitant but he sat next to her. They spoke about the things he does in the kitchen and how he help the children with their studies. As Hajime continued to speak to the woman the more comfortable he became. He smiled as the woman handed him money to help in the supplies for the cookies. After they spoke, he cleaned the table and offered to prepare a meal. Rin only agreed if they all would join her and her staff for dinner.

At the dinner everyone seemed more relaxed. They talked about life in the area and also about Hajime's love life. He spoke of Gin and how he left to go back and put to rest his deceased lover so that he come and fall in love with him.

"Do you love him?" Rin asked. She looked into his eyes because she noticed how Byakuya's eyes would light up when he spoke of Gin.

"Yes, I love him a lot." Hajime said as he grabbed the pendant. "He promised he would come back. I am giving some time but he has to hurry. If I don't hear from him soon, I may have to go get him." Hajime laughed at his statement.

"Keep it safe. He gave it to you for a reason." Rin reached out and grabbed Hajime's hand. He smiled at Rin.

They finished their meal and Hajime and Nori cleared the table. As Rin was leaving, she spoke to Isamu and Kunio. Hajime came out and hugged Rin. He promised that they would meet again. He turned and went back in.

"Promise me that you will continue to protect him. Gin may have to force the killers hand to reveal himself. If he does, my grandson will be in great danger. I expect you to have him at the location in less than a week. Understood?" Rin became the person that made her a captain. Isamu and Kunio bowed to her as she left.

They both looked at each other. "It's going to be hard to get Hajime to move unless we tell him the truth. She knows it too." Kunio started to go in.

Isamu stood outside and looked up. He knew Rin Kuchiki reach went beyond the Kuchiki estate. He knew that a plan was needed. He needed to get in touch with Gin.