Misaki wiped the sweat that ran down her forehead, and gulped. She listened to her brother talk to her about magic, and how their mother was a Mage. Due to the events Misaki had witnessed the past few days, she could believe Minato's every word. But there were many things that were left unanswered. Misaki understood how that white barrier had arrived when Ichigo attacked her, but she didn't understand who from inside Ichigo controlled him to attack her. She didn't understand why Ichigo wore black, and she didn't know how he and Shinji could kill those beasts. She didn't understand why Shinji told Ichigo he had a reason to join them, and it finally hit Misaki on what was going on. "You're not telling me everything Minato." She noted.
Minato stared at his sister's face and she bit her lip. "I know what I am now, a Mage. But, what's the deal with Ichigo?" She asked. Minato cringed internally, hoping she would have just let it slide. But she didn't. "Minato-""Misaki, you deserve to know about yourself and what you are. About that Kurosaki kid, I don't want you involved." This angered the girl. She furrowed her eyebrows and, "You're telling me I don't deserve to know?" Minato's gaze hardened. "You're telling me I don't deserve to know what's happening with Ichigo because you think I don't." Misaki felt tears brim the tips of her eyes. "You told me I was a Mage because I was involved, you're not telling me about Ichigo because you think I'm not involved?" Misaki's voice cracked and Minato snapped. "You aren't involved!" Misaki's eyes grew wide as she realized her brother was now angry. "You aren't involved. You haven't seen what that guy can do, and yes Misaki, I think it's best if you stay out of it. You wanna know why? Because you can't defend yourself. You could barely defend yourself with Kurosaki before and I don't think you ever can! He's dangerous!" "I don't care…I love him…" Minato groaned, not wanting to hear his sister tell him those words. "I personally don't care if that carrot top died or not, and the only thing I want is for you to be safe. Because I promised our mother I'd protect you. If you get hurt because of that-that Kurosaki, I'll never forgive him!" With that Minato stormed out of the room, leaving Misaki behind, her mouth agape.
Misaki set out a sob, and she let tears fall down her face. Her brother had never spoken to her in that manner and she detested it. She knew he cared for her, she knew he meant well, but what he told her about Ichigo was too hard for the girl to bear. "He's not…dangerous…he'd never hurt me…" Misaki cried for what seemed like hours. Minato listened from outside her room and closed his eyes. 'He almost killed you before…' He thought to himself. Minato walked downstairs to find Shinji sitting on his couch. "Is your experimentation with Kurosaki over already?" Minato asked, and Shinji chuckled. "Yeah, I guess. But Minato-"Shinji turned to look at the Mage. "-You were a little too hard on her." Minato groaned. "You were eavesdropping." He stated. "Not entirely. I came here at the time she told you she loved him." Shinji frowned. Minato cocked an eyebrow. "Listen Shinji, I don't want her involved. Those Arrancar's are strong. I've seen it myself. I couldn't bare it if something were to happen to her." Minato said, his gaze softening. Shinji was shocked to see this side of Minato. He usually was so stoic and emotionless. But now, that hard cover was breaking and Shinji clearly understood why. "Idiot…you think I'd let anything happen to her?"
"You love her too?" Minato asked, frowning and Shinji stood up. "I'm gonna talk to her." Before Minato said anything, "Minato…she's bound to find out sooner or later. It's inevitable. So I'm gonna give her a jerk." Minato cocked his eyebrow. "She doesn't remember Urahara yet, does she?" This made Minato's lip twitch. "Don't worry, including you, there are three men out there who'd never let anything happen to Misaki. You're looking at one right now. And the other one-"Shinji chuckled darkly. "-is the one you don't care if he died or not." Minato grunted. "Get lost." Shinji walked upstairs and knocked on Misaki's door.
Ichigo couldn't actually figure out why his hollow reacted to Misaki like that. He was guilty that he hurt her, but when she kissed his cheek, he swore he felt his insides burn. It felt as if there wasn't a hollow inside him and that everything was alright. Only Misaki had this effect on him, and upon realizing that, Ichigo smiled. He had seen how Hiyori and Shinji could control those inner hollows and Ichigo would most definitely learn as well. Because if that hollow competed on winning over Misaki, then Ichigo smirked because he knew he had the upper hand. Misaki was his, and his alone. Then suddenly, Ichigo couldn't quite understand why he felt intimidated by Shinji's presence. Was it because he too loved Misaki? Could she like him as well? Ichigo groaned, because he knew there was a slight possibility. But then again, he wanted Misaki safe, and so far, Shinji never hurt her. It was a complicated feeling and Ichigo was asking himself one thing. Would he give up on Misaki for her own safety? He couldn't figure out the answer to that one.
Misaki was shocked to see Shinji at her doorstep and she ran up to him and hugged him as tight as she could, shocking the Vizard who hugged her back immediately. "Shinji! P-Please, don't ignore me like Minato, I-I need to know-"Shinji's hand grazed Misaki's cheek and he smiled at her. Misaki blushed as she realized how close they were and Shinji pulled her to the bed. "Misaki, I'm here to tell you something about a certain someone who would definitely answer your questions." Misaki was confused. "Why can't you tell me what I need to know?" Shinji sighed. "Because this man is dying to talk to you." Misaki cocker her eyebrow. "I'm not sure if you'll remember him completely, but here goes." Shinji took out something which looked like a green shard, and Misaki furrowed her eyes as she recognized it bit by bit. "This familiar?" Misaki couldn't put her finger on it, but she was sure it was something she once possessed. Shinji pressed the shard to her forehead and muttered, "Go see Kisuke Urahara." And when the sliver of green touched Misaki's skin, her eyes widened and she felt like her heart exploded. She could see visions of picking up a necklace and a beast attacking her, a boy with orange hair and a girl with black hair protected her, and a golden sphere enveloped her and they couldn't see her. She saw a man with a hand fan, and blonde hair, and a larger tan man offering her tea. "Amulet…Kisuke…Mage…Soul Society…Soul Reapers…Ichigo…" Misaki mumbled and Shinji eyed her carefully and sighed before walking out of the room.
When Misaki felt like she could move, she was certain all her memories were back. She now knew about the Soul Society and Ichigo being a Soul Reaper killing hollows. But there were several things that were unanswered and Misaki would take Shinji's advice and go to Urahara. She remembered the way to his shop and she dashed downstairs. Minato wasn't around, and Misaki didn't want to see him at the moment. She ran as fast as she could, and from afar she could see two children fighting. Misaki smiled as she remembered them as well, and stopped right in front of them. "It's you!" The boy with red hair pointed and Misaki grinned. "I need to see Kisuke." Misaki recalled Kisuke asking her to address him by his first name. The boy looked at the girl beside him and a voice from behind them shocked Misaki. "Hey you're Ichigo's girlfriend." It was one of those five people that entered the classroom the other day. He had red hair and tattoos on his forehead. Misaki blushed and said, "I'm Misaki. I need to talk to Kisuke Urahara."
Once inside, Misaki felt intimidated as she was surrounded by a crowd. The chestnut haired girl/woman sat right next to her, and a short boy with white hair sat to her left. Next to him was the red haired guy, and two men were standing near the door, one with deep violet hair and the other was bald. "So…why are you here?" The red head asked her, and Misaki let out a breath. "Ichigo is a Soul Reaper, and I'm guessing you all are as well?" This earned shocked expressions from the group. "Seems to me you got your memory back, Misaki." It was Kisuke. Misaki smiled up at him and he spoke, "Alright. I'll tell you everything you need to know." Then he began talking. About Arrancars, about the fifth squad Captain Sosuke Aizen's betrayal, and about Ichigo's hollow. "So that was what attacked me?" Kisuke nodded. "Ichigo Kurosaki's hollow attacked you and you?" The small boy asked, and Misaki nodded. Misaki wanted time to digest it all, and Misaki walked out of the room. She let her mind wander, and she felt someone's presence behind her. It was the boy from before. She smiled at the boy, and he just looked at her. "I…I want to help." The boy sighed, "Urahara told us what you are. But, you are in no position to help I'm afraid." He replied. "But I really want to…I'll find a way to become stronger, without my brother's help. I can help. I want to be of use to Ichigo. He's always saved me before, and this time…I want to feel useful…I don't want to be a burden." Misaki looked down. Misaki turned to the boy and smiled, "What's your name? I already told you mine." The boy smirked and said, "Captain of the tenth squad, Toshiro Hitsugaya." Misaki's eyes widened. "C-Captain?" Misaki quickly backed away and, "I'm so sorry C-Captain I didn't know-I mean, you look a little too young to be a-I'm sorry I-"She heard chuckles. "It's alright. You should head home before it turns dark." Misaki nodded. "Alright, Captain Hitsugaya." And she walked inside to say her goodbyes, and Toshiro smiled.
The next day, she wanted to meet Shinji to thank him for helping her regain her memories and she walked up to the place she last saw him and Ichigo. She could see a warehouse not too far from them, and she also saw something or someone that caught her interest. The previous day, when the five Soul Reapers walked out of the room for a bit, Kisuke told her Shinji and his group of Vizards were helping train Ichigo about his inner hollow. He told her about what happened to Shinji and that Aizen was his lieutenant. Misaki felt terrible for Shinji, and also creeped out by the fact that he was a hundred years older than her. She saw Ichigo walk into the warehouse and Misaki followed. She passed through the gates and she felt as if there was a change in the air pressure as she stepped inside. Almost as if there were a barrier she crossed, but she brush that thought away.
Hachigen was sure someone other than Ichigo had entered the warehouse, but their Spiritual Pressure didn't seem like a Soul Reapers. He knew what that Pressure belonged to and he wanted to tackle it on his own. As Ichigo entered the training arena, Hachigen stood up to leave and that caught Mashiro's attention. "Hachi! Where're you going?" Hachi smiled at her and walked toward the entrance of the warehouse, and Shinji only wondered what was up.
Hachi was shocked to see a girl standing there looking at him as if she'd seen a ghost. "A-Are you a Vizard like Shinji?" Hachi immediately knew who this girl was. He smiled at her and concluded that this girl was the one Shinji had taken such a deep liking to. "Yes, and if I'm not mistaken, you're a Mage aren't you?" Misaki nodded, not at all shocked that this large man knew. "My name is Hachigen Ushoda."
"Ichigo, that's enough training now. Tomorrow, we'll train you with that hollow." Shinji said, and Ichigo nodded. He grabbed his Zanpakuto and walked out realizing that Hachi wasn't there. "Where's Hachi?" He asked, and Shinji shook his head. "Out." He said, and Ichigo left the warehouse. After he left Shinji and the others came into the main room and Hiyori yelled, "Come out Hachi!" Hachi walked out and behind him was Misaki. All eyes were on her and Shinji walked up to her and hugged the girl. "I knew you'd come here eventually." He said. "I wanted to thank you for helping me get my memories back." Shinji smiled. "No problem. But if you really wanna pay me back, a kiss would do." Misaki blushed and suddenly felt Shinji being pulled off of her. It was a small girl, who was beating him with her sandal. "You dumbass!" She said, and Misaki was scared. "So you're the Mage girl eh?" A man with silver hair asked her and Misaki nodded. "I'm Kensei Muguruma. That-"He pointed to the blonde girl beating Shinji. "-is Hiyori Sarugaki. You already know Hachi." "I'm Love Aikawa." A dark skinned man said. "I'm Rose Otoribashi." A blonde man said, and "I'm Mashiro Kuna!" A weirdly dressed woman with green hair said, and a girl wearing a school uniform said, "Lisa Yadomaru.". "Together we're the Vizards." Shinji said from behind her.
Misaki smiled at all of them. "I want to help Ichigo…I want to help all of you. But knowing Minato, he won't teach me anything." Misaki looked down and Hachi placed a hand on her shoulder. "I'll help you, if that's what you want." Misaki's eyes widened and she grinned broadly. But her smile faded soon. "But you're a Vizard, and I'm a Mage." Hachi chuckled. Shinji breathed on her neck and Misaki pushed him away giggling. "Feh. Hachi can teach you." Hiyori said. "But how-?" "Hachi, wasn't ever a full-fledged Soul Reaper himself." Lisa said. Hachi smiled at Misaki and spoke, "I, too am a Mage, Misaki." Misaki's eyes widened and she smiled.