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Previously:

"Good night Risa," he whispered against her neck and she shivered slightly.

She couldn't remember the last time she felt like this. She closed her eyes and fell asleep peacefully in his arms.

The Next Day…

"Even if you were to ever meet with him again, he put a huge dent in my plans and your little antics don't help. So just know Risa that even if you were to somehow reunite with him, enjoy that small moment of bliss and then remember these words, I will never allow you two to be happy together. I will enjoy tearing you away from him, watching his face as it happens, and there is going to be nothing he can do, but watch."

Risa shot up as an intense pain cut through her back. She closed her eyes tightly and tried to regain her composure, but the pain didn't stop.

"Risa?" a voice came from behind her, but she ignored it as she focused on making the pain go away.

"Risa, are you alright?" Kisuke asked alarmed.

He touched her shoulder and his eyes widened. She was shaking profusely. He was about to speak again when he noticed his hand as well as his side was coated in blood. His eyes searched for wounds on his and her body quickly. They had a barrier around the shop so no one could have gotten in. Where was all this blood coming from? He touched her back and she flinched and whimpered quietly. He lifted up her shirt to see blood slowly leaking from her scar. Panic hit him in the face.

"R-Risa, what's happening? What do I do? How do I stop this?" he pressed her firmly.

Risa took in a deep breath and slowly lifted her head. The pain had ebbed slightly and she could catch her breath again.

"I-It's okay. I'm fine now…" she mumbled.

Kisuke shook his head and grabbed her cheeks within his hands.

"Tell me what just happened," he said and her eyes saddened.

She shrugged.

"It's a side effect of the salve. I didn't think it would happen right now, but I miscalculated. I didn't mean to scare you…and ruin your sheets," she added glancing down at the bed.

Kisuke's eyes hardened.

"I want this kido spell lifted. There's no reason you should have it anymore. Aizen has revealed himself to be behind everything. Those in Central 46 are dead. The Head Captain should have taken this off weeks ago," he said angrily.

Risa stared at Kisuke.

"I'll look into it," he said standing up.

Risa stood up quickly.

"Mayuri tried already. There's no way to get rid of this. It's fine. I've learned to live with it for many—"

"—because of me," he said silencing her.

"You've learned to live with it because of me. I'm responsible for that scar on your back so it's only right I find a way to take it off," he said sternly.

Risa walked up to him.

"Take a shower with me," she said and his eyes widened slightly.

"Now you're just trying to change the subject," he saw through her act.

Risa smiled.

"Yes, but you also have one hundred years of making up to do and I'd like to start by mimicking the events of last night…in the shower," she said lowly and Kisuke leaned his head against hers affectionately.

He was about to speak when her lips met his in a fervent kiss. He tried to pull away at first, tried to resist her, but it soon became apparent to him that he just didn't want to. He finally had her back. She was here, with him, and he didn't want to let her go again. He returned the kiss, his hands moving to her face, deepening it.

"Please take a shower with me," she mumbled when they pulled apart.

He nodded slowly and she took his hand and led him to the bathroom. As the hot water ran, steam encompassed the small room. She removed her blood soaked clothes and dropped them to the floor. She then helped him remove his pants quickly as they easily stepped into the shower.

She flinched at first as the hot water touched her body, but Kisuke moved so that he stood in front of her, shielding her from its intensity. He kissed her again and her back pressed against the wall. She wrapped her arms around him letting her nails gently rake his back. He allowed a throaty groan to escape his lips through the kiss. The blood swirled with the hot water down the drain. Kisuke gently nudged her face and kissed her cheek.

"Turn around," he whispered in her ear and she pulled back and looked at him.

They stared at each other for a brief moment before she turned so that her back was facing him. He watched the blood slowly trail down her back off the wounds. He grabbed a rag off the hanger and gently pressed it to the wound carefully cleaning it. Risa let her hands press against the wall of the shower as her body tensed at the touch. Kisuke lowered his head and pressed his lips to her shoulder. She shivered slightly.

"Try to relax," he whispered soothingly.

Risa closed her eyes and relaxed her body as he continued cleaning the wound. Soon the blood was gone. She let her head rest against the shower wall. Kisuke stared at the kanji seared into her back. He was trying really hard to not bring it up again. He didn't want to upset her. But it was eating away at him. This was a hit to his heart and his mind. Someone like him just didn't make mistakes like this with such consequences and especially to someone so incredibly important to him.

"It doesn't hurt so much now," she mumbled and he stared at the back of her head.

"When I'm with you…I can barely feel it, like it's not there at all," she whispered.

She turned around slowly to face him.

"So if you don't mind…I'd like to stay with you," she finished and Kisuke's breathing stopped.

He stared at her with wide eyes. It seemed like such a simple request, but it took the breath out of him. Risa blushed slightly.

"If you don't want me here—" she began, but wet lips silenced hers in a hungry kiss.

When they pulled away he touched her face gently.

"I've been waiting for those words to leave your lips," he said smiling some.

Risa smiled happily. Kisuke let his forehead rest against hers. He smirked and kissed her lightly his hands traveling to her thigh.

"BOSS!" a loud yell came from downstairs making Risa jump slightly in his arms.

"Jinta, he could be sleeping," Ururu could be heard downstairs softly chiding him.

"Well, he has to get up! He has to get those supplies!" he yelled at Ururu.

Risa looked to Kisuke, who seemed to remember.

"That's right. I do have to go pick up those supplies. I won't be gone long," he said looking at her.

"Well it looks like they want you to go now," she said and he sighed.

She chuckled and kissed his chin quickly.

"Rain check on hot shower sex, okay?" she joked and he blushed grinning.

They quickly got dressed and headed downstairs. Risa was grateful Sui-Feng wasn't there. She'd have to talk to her later. Renji, Chad, Ichigo, Jinta, Ururu, and Tessai sat downstairs as Kisuke slid the door open.

"Took you long enough!" Ichigo yelled annoyed.

Then his eyes widened upon seeing Risa behind him. Kisuke fixed his hat on his head to cover his eyes.

"Sorry for keeping you all waiting. I'm going to have to step out for a while with Tessai to collect some supplies that we need. Chad, why don't you come along as well?" he asked and Chad stood up and nodded.

"Why Chad?" Ichigo asked frowning.

"I'm sure what they're bringing back requires heavy lifting," Risa smirked and rolled her eyes.

"Renji, you're in charge until I get back," Kisuke said heading off smirking as Risa scoffed.

Ichigo stood up.

"I'll go meet up with Rukia and Orihime and bring them back here," he said and took off.

Renji turned to Risa.

"So you and Urahara seem to be on better terms," he smirked.

Risa blushed and rolled her eyes.

"Don't make me harm you," she joked and the two chuckled lightly.

A Few Hours Later…

Risa's head shot up quickly followed by Renji's seconds later.

"You felt that?" he asked her, his eyes wide.

Risa looked out the window.

"An Arrancar," she whispered focusing on their spiritual pressure.

Renji was about to speak when she headed outside. He followed her quickly along with Ururu and Jinta. She looked up to see an Arrancar ready and waiting. He smirked at them evilly.

"Tell me where I can find the original creator of the Hogyoku, Kisuke Urahara," he demanded.

Risa glared at the man and was about to speak when Renji stepped in front of her.

"He's not here!" Renji called and turned to Risa.

"I'll take care of this guy. Take Ururu and Jinta and go find Kisuke," he said and Risa touched his shoulder gently.

"Be careful Renji," she said and took off with the two kids.

"Don't die moocher!" Jinta yelled back at him before going.

In the Park…

Risa followed the kids since they knew where Kisuke, Tessai, and Chad had really gone. Suddenly, she flash stepped in front of them and they skidded to a stop.

"What—" Jinta was cut off.

"—it's another Arrancar…" Risa whispered silencing him.

The three looked to see Ulquiorra step out of a pocket in the sky. Risa's eyes widened slightly. She remembered this one. He looked up to see her and the kids standing a few feet away. His eyes remained blank as well as his expression.

"Risa Inari…" he said calmly.

Risa stared at the man calculating her odds. They weren't looking so good with the kids there. She'd have to try to take them out of the equation.

"Ulquiorra Cifer, right?" she asked and he nodded.

"You don't look like a man who engages in battle just for the hell of it. If that's the case then you'll allow me to send my small companions on ahead of me. They're no threat to you," she said calmly.

Jinta and Ururu looked up at Risa trying to hide their nerves behind brave words.

"We can help you fight Risa!" Jinta tried.

"You shouldn't be alone with this guy," Ururu said meekly.

"Send them along Ms. Inari," Ulquiorra said, taking a step forward.

Risa tensed slightly.

"Go on ahead you two, I'll be alright. Find Kisuke," she said firmly.

Jinta wanted to say more, but Ururu grabbed his hand and pulled him as she took off. When they were out of sight Ulquiorra turned to Risa.

"That was a very smart thing to do. Getting rid of those pieces of trash so that you only have to protect yourself. Why do you protect such trash in the first place?" he inquired and Risa glared at him.

"They're not trash," she said, watching his movements.

Ulquiorra tilted his head.

"Can I ask you another question?" he asked, not making a move to take out his zanpakuto.

Risa furrowed her eyebrows slightly and waited.

"Why are you hiding your spiritual pressure?" he asked curiously.

Risa's eyes widened.

"Excuse me?"

"You're pretending to be weaker than you truly are. Lord Aizen spoke much about you in Hueco Mundo. He admires you greatly, I could tell just in the way he spoke. He said to not underestimate you, so I will not. Had he not said that, I surely would have; given what I'm detecting now. You are quite the manipulator," Ulquiorra said almost smirking.

"Why are you here?" she asked.

"I'm only here to observe and acquire," he said and Risa frowned.

"Acquire?" she asked and he nodded again.

"What belongs to us," he said and Risa thought about it.

"Those Arrancar that came here…they're not with you are they?" she asked and Ulquiorra seemed to roll his eyes without actually rolling them.

"More trash," he said.

There was a small silence then.

"Will you attack me?" Ulquiorra stated suddenly.

Risa's eyes widened.

"Give me a reason to," she shot back.

Ulquiorra tilted his head.

"I believe Lord Aizen was right. There is something interesting about you," he said suddenly intrigued.

A loud explosion rocked their ears and Risa turned to see smoke coming up from where the shop was. Her eyes widened some.

Damn it, Renji!

Suddenly, footsteps were approaching and Kisuke, Tessai, Chad, Jinta, and Ururu appeared in the park. Ulquiorra quickly appeared before Risa, almost face to face. Risa gasped as he leaned in.

"Lord Aizen wanted to know what you smelt like. Should I tell him you smell like Kisuke Urahara?" he asked calmly.

No more than a second later, Kisuke's blade quickly came down, causing Ulquiorra to jump back quickly.

"You're fast just like Lord Aizen said you'd be. That's alright. I'm done here," he said and turned to Risa.

"Lord Aizen looks forward to meeting with you again…Ms. Inari," he said and disappeared within a pocket in the sky.

Kisuke turned to her.

"Are you alright?" he whispered and Risa nodded slowly.

A Few Days Later…

Risa watched Chad and Renji fight for the umpteenth time within Urahara's training grounds. Orihime and Rukia were back in the Soul Society training again and Ichigo…well she didn't really know where he was. She hadn't had much time alone with Kisuke, which had her in a bad mood of sorts. He was always in his lab being secretive and she was always getting called away by Hitsugaya's group. Her head shot up when she felt a familiar evil spiritual pressure. She stood up and turned only to bump into Kisuke.

"Ah, I see you felt that too," he said chuckling goofily.

Risa nodded seriously. It was the first time she saw him that day.

"I have to—"

"—why don't you stay here with Renji and Chad? They're too spent to fight and I'd just prefer it if you stood here and watched the shop for me. Instead…I'll go," he said grinning almost sadistically.

Risa sweat dropped. She watched him go and couldn't help but have some slight apprehension.

It's Kisuke. He'll be fine.

What could she do while he was away? Then she grinned and turned to Renji and Chad.

"Watch the shop while you're down here you two. I'm gonna head out. You guys keep practicing!" she cheered and left the shop.

The Visoreds' Training Area…

She arrived at the abandoned building and was let into the barrier by Hachi. She walked down the steps and grinned at the familiar faces. She hadn't seen them in a few days.

"You guys need to get out more. All I ever see you do is train!" she laughed.

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