Q/A! Not much though so I guess my story isn't so confusing. :D Well… at the moment.

Q/A

Q: Are Tensa Zangetsu and Zangestsu two different people/spirits?

A: Yes they are. Tensa Zangetsu is the Bankai form of Zangetsu. They appear as two different people in the manga.

Q: Why did Ichigo not miss Tensa as much as he did Zangetsu?
A: Well, good question haha. But it's because before Ichigo had time to react to Tensa, Tensa was scolding Ichigo the moment he saw him.

Q: What is the Ultima?
A: It is a new level of power. Karin said that it was even stronger than the Bankai. As to what it's going to look like or do? You just have to wait. :D

Q: Are you going to put Fullbringers into your story?
A: No I am not. I really disliked the idea of the Fullbringers so I decided to make my story branch off from after the Aizen incident.

Q: Umm.. could you… idk… read my story and review it?
A: uhhh… are you kidding me? Just ask me in the review or in a pm and I would gladly try my best to get to your story. I love good stories. :D

Q: So, WHERE IN THE WORLD WERE YOU THROUGHOUT THAT LARGE HIATUS?
A: Ummm… I would bore you. :D

Thank you for your questions! Remember, you can ask all you want. I'll try to answer them as best as I can. Also, if you want your questions to be SUPER private, you can always pm me :D

You guys rock! :D

-AppleSlice

Chapter 11 – His Message

-=Present Time (Karin)=-

Karin stood in Urahara's basement and sighed. She looked at what she had done. Ichigo was lying on the floor face up not moving an inch. She took a blanket that she had with her and placed it over Ichigo go. She turned around and headed towards the stairs. She reached the stairs, took one look back and started to head up towards Urahara.

-=Present Time (Ishida and Yuzu)=-

Ishida had taken Yuzu away from the battle and now they were in front of Urahara's shop. Yuzu pouted as she was still upset for what Isshin did to her. Ishida spoke up.

Ishida: We're here now. You're going to be safe with Urahara. Do you need anything else?

Yuzu shook her head.

Yuzu: No, I'll be fine.

Ishida: Okay, I'm going to head back okay? Bye!

Yuzu: Bye…

Ishida walked around a corner out of Yuzu's sight and took off as fast as he could. He had sensed something wrong as soon as he left his father there. He knew that his father was a very strong Quincy, one of the best, but he didn't know anything about the Isshin imposter.

He wouldn't have worried if it wasn't for the single incredible blast of reiatsu that was emitted from the battle sight. He wouldn't have worried if the reiatsu emissions from the battle site didn't end so quickly. He wouldn't have worried if it was him that was fighting. But he was worried. He was worried about his father.

-=Present Time (Urahara)=-

Urahara was sitting in his shop fanning himself. He knew Yuzu was at the front and he was thinking of responses if she asked where Ichigo is.

Yuzu came in through the sliding door and had a cheerful face on.

Yuzu: Hi Urahara!

Urahara: Oh! Hi! What brings you here? Looking to buy something? Just because you're part of Ichigo's family doesn't mean I'm going to give you a discount!

Yuzu: Umm..

Urahara: Oh fine.. maybe a small discount.

Yuzu waved her arms frantically.

Yuzu: NO NO NO! Haha! I'm just looking for my brother. I haven't seen him in a while so I miss him.

Urahara leaned back and acted as casual as possible.

Urahara: Oh! You just missed him. He had to go out for something but he wouldn't tell me what it was for. Maybe you should come back tomorrow. I'm pretty sure he'll be here then.

Yuzu sighed.

Yuzu: Mmm.. okay. So did Karin go with him?

Urahara froze. He put down his fan and he sat straight up. He had to lie his way out of this even though he had no idea what was going on.

Urahara: Yeah. You should just come back tomorrow. Okay Yuzu?

Yuzu: Sigh… Okay. Could you tell them I stopped by though?

Urahara: Oh yes! Sure thing! Now run along. I have to close the shop now.

Yuzu: Umm Urahara?

Urahara was cleaning up his things.

Urahara: Yes?

Yuzu: Could you um.. walk me back home? It's a bit dark and I'm kind of scared.

Urahara paused. He wanted to talk to Karin about the recent issue but he decided that he would let it slide.

Just then, Karin emerged from a sliding door. She had the eyes of Urahara along with her sister on her.

Karin: Uhhhh…

Urahara: Hey Nao! Sorry but I'm going to take this girl home okay? I'll be back soon.

Karin: Nao?

She looked around and noticed what was going on.

Karin: Ah yes! Okay. Hurry back!

Urahara hurried and pushed Yuzu towards the exit.

Yuzu: Who was that? Do I know her? She looks very familiar. But it was so dark I couldn't tell.

Urahara: Oh just a friend. Hey Yuzu, could you wait outside a moment while I do my last minute tidings before I close?

Yuzu: Okay! Don't take long!

Yuzu left the shop. Urahara turned around and faced Karin. Karin looked back at him and shrugged. Urahara sighed and headed out of the shop.

-=Ichigo's Mind=-

Ichigo was looking at Zangetsu's figure above the table.

Ichigo: Old man! Wha-

Tensa: Shhh!

He was cut off by the lean figure in the corner of the room.

Tensa: Just listen.

Ichigo looked back at Zangetsu and noticed something. He noticed that Zangetsu looked faded… as if it was… a hologram.

Zangetsu: Ichigo, if you are hearing this message, then it means that it was too late for me.

Ichigo gulped.

Zangetsu: The Final Getsuga Tenshou you used on Aizen had a price. It was me. I was the sacrifice for you to save humanity. But before you did so, I recorded this message so I can tell you something very important.

There was a pause. Ichigo took a glance at Tensa. He was still in the corner but he was looking at the floor. He casually pointed towards Zangetsu, telling Ichigo to pay attention.

Zangetsu: Ichigo, you need to get your powers back.

Ichigo tensed up.

Zangetsu: I won't tell you the reason why as there isn't enough time to, but right now, it is necessary. Tensa will take my place as a mentor and you will now follow his orders.

The whole room was still and silent. Zangetsu's hologram turned around and he looked up. His voice now sounded choked.

Zangetsu: I wish I can be there for you Ichigo, but I guess my purpose was to help you get to where you wanted to be. I can't be there for you anymore. All I can do now is trust that you'll be able to fulfill your goal once more.

Just then a faded water drop fell from the hologram's chin. The drop then disappeared as it went down. Zangetsu then took out his hand that had always been inside his pocket. Out came the same claw Ichigo had in his Final Getsuga Tenshou form. The claw then reached Zangetsu's face. He took off his shades and just dropped it. He slowly turned around and a sight that was never thought possible was seen.

Zangetsu's eyes were filled with tears and he looked straight down at Ichigo.

Zangetsu: I believe in you. Ichigo.

Then everything disappeared in an instant. Even the black cloth in which Zangetsu came from disintegrated into nothingness.

Ichigo tried his best to just stand there. To stand there and realize that what Zangetsu did was for a good cause. He tried his best to keep a stern face. To not show emotion. To not show tears.

He couldn't.

Ichigo dropped to his knees and wept. All the memories he had with Zangetsu flew past him. He would never see him again. Not even his hologram.

Tensa waited quietly in the corner. Even with his obnoxious attitude, he hadn't said a word about Ichigo's weeping.

It was a while until Ichigo recovered. He sniffed and stood up. His eyes were red from the tears. Tensa finally spoke.

Tensa: So, what now?

Ichigo: You show me.

Tensa then smiled.

Tensa: This attitude of yours is the reason why I didn't eat you inside out. I like it.

Tensa came off the wall and stretched.

Tensa: Come. Once you think you're ready, come through the door.

Tensa walked over to the door, opened it, went through, and closed it behind him.

Ichigo took a big sigh. He had to put the past behind him. He had to fulfill Zangetsu's wishes.

Ichigo: (thinking) Well… Here goes nothing.

He walked through the door and closed it behind him.

-=Present Time (Yuzu and Urahara)=-

Urahara walked out after Yuzu and froze from what he saw.

In front of him was a tall, muscular man. In his arms, he was holding frail Yuzu. It seemed to Urahara that she was unconscious, which was the good part. The bad part of the situation was the one holding her.

Urahara clenched his disguised Zanpaktou as soon as the man talked.

Isshin: Well, well, well. If it isn't my favorite cell mate! Kisuke Urahara!

Chapter 11: End

I noticed this chapter is a bit fast-paced or rushed. So if you have any questions ask away. :D