Alright this is kind of a pointless chapter. Just a "I'm back from vacation and wanted to update." It'll have a few important stuff in it, but not really. The next chapter however will be better ^.^ I already got it planned out.

Kaien: So how was Disney World?

Oh it was epic! I think a story about Ichigo and Rukia going to Magic Kingdom will be awesome!

Shinji: Don't even think about it!

Haha I won't start a new story…yet. School starts on August 21st and my updates will be slower So, it'd be good if I just stuck with my other stories and tried finishing those first.

Shinji: Just start the story, Red. -_-

Chapter 11

Hopelessness

"So, you are Ichigo Kurosaki. You tried to save my little sister from the gang and you lost your memories in the process. Is that correct?" Byakyua asked me. I nodded.

Rukia had just gone up to her room. I guess my offering was a surprise to everyone, but I wanted to protect Rukia. I wanted to be by her side every minute. Byakyua gave me a cold smile.

"Last time I met you, you said that you wouldn't let me take Rukia from you. It seems to me that she ran from you instead. I know it was to protect you. What I'm trying to say is that Rukia left her old life behind because she felt guilty. Who knows how much pain you are causing her? She was just doing just fine until the school year started. Until she started hanging around you again."

I clenched my fists. "What are you trying to say?"

Byakyua stared at me with his cold dark eyes. If anything, Rukia's brother is scary. "What I'm trying to say, boy, is that if you think you can come waltzing back into Rukia's life, then you are sadly mistaken. I plan on protecting Rukia. You had your chance."

"So, I can't see Rukia anymore? Is that what you are telling me?" I asked. My fists were shaking from anger now. A flash of surprise crossed Byakyua's face, but it disappeared quickly before I was sure it was there in the first place.

"Silly boy, of course not. You can see Rukia whenever you want. Well, if she wants to see you anyway. I'm just not going to allow her to go live with you in Karakura Town so you can protect her. She is perfectly safe here."

"The Espada knows where she lives! They can always kidnap her again!" I protested. Byakyua shook his head.

"I'm working with the principal of Seireitei High School, who happens to be a police chief. I have Renji, Kaien, and Shinji getting information for me. The more we know, then we can stop them before they can do real damage."

"I'll be damned if I let her go anywhere with you. I always knew her being with you was a bad idea." Renji said as he glared at me.

I smirked. "Well, sounds like you were jealous to me. What? Were you mad Rukia was with me and not you?"

Renji's face turned red. Kaien snickered and Toshiro just shook his head. Byakyua, however, didn't look amused in the slightest. "I think you need to leave. You are no longer needed here. Thank you for bringing Rukia home. Now, leave."

"Whatever." I muttered. I walked out of Rukia's house. I knew that Byakyua wasn't going to let me see her again. Rukia couldn't come to Karakura Town anymore. I feel like this has happened before. That she was taken from me and I couldn't do a damn thing about it.

*( Monday Morning)*

Seireitei High School

Kaien's POV

"Come on, Rukia! You should go with Renji! It'll be fun!" I was in class, but Mr. Ukitake wasn't here yet. I'm trying to convince Rukia to go to Homecoming with Renji. Ok, to be honest, I support her and Ichigo's relationship a hundred percent, but we were back to square one. Rukia didn't want to see him again and Renji asked her to Homecoming. It's this Friday.

Rukia sighed. "Byakyua won't even let me leave the house. I'm like a prisoner in my own home."

"But," I said, "He should let you go to Homecoming. Plus, he likes Renji anyway! It's a win- win situation. It's fun."

Rukia looked at me skeptically. "Two years ago, when I first came here, you were telling me to go back to Ichigo and be with him. You scolded me for leaving him. Then as soon as I'm getting on with my life, Ichigo comes back in and demands to know everything about us." Rukia laid her head on the desk and groaned. "It's my fault. Why did he have to find those stupid ass pictures?"

I patted her on the head. I did scold her for leaving Ichigo and I think it made her feel bad because I called her a coward. "Things are different now. How about one day I'll take you to Karakura Town to see Ichigo and all of your other friends? It'll be good to see them again."

Rukia's eyes widened. "Idiot, I will not disobey my brother! Kaien, I appreciate the encouragement, but it's over. I saw Ichigo again and I told him a bit about our past together. It's over."

I was about to protest and tell her it wasn't over when the intercom came on. "Kaien Shiba. Please report to the Principal's office immediately."

"Oooo! Kaien is in trouble!" Kiyone and Sentaro laughed as they flailed around in their seats like monkeys. I went out the door and ignored those two idiots. Principal Yamamoto probably wanted to tell us more about The Espada. I never fully understood why I was chosen for this job. I had a feeling it was because I was close to Rukia.

Renji, Shinji, Byakyua, Principal Yamamoto and I investigated The Espada's movements. We found out recently that Aizen, a top student at the school, was the leader. It was his men that kidnapped Rukia. Shinji was the leader of his group, The Visored until The Espada took control of it. He's now working with us. I trust him now, but Renji is still skeptical.

I got to Principal Yamamoto's door and went in. I always forget to knock. Renji, Shinji, and Byakyua were sitting around his desk. Well, they left no room for me so I approached the desk.

"Thanks for coming. I have some news to tell you. We have reasons to believe that The Espada will make their move at Homecoming. We aren't positive, but it's still a possibility. We will have my police task force there and Byakyua will be there as well. No one is to know about this."

"Not even Rukia?" Renji had disappointment written all over his face.

"Rukia can still go to Homecoming. That is if Byakyua lets her." Principal Yamamoto's gaze landed on Byakyua.

Byakyua had no emotion on his face and sighed. "She can go. I have a better chance of protecting her if I'm there with you. I take it, Renji, you can keep an eye on her?"

"O-of course, sir!" Renji said. I sighed and shook my head. What a freaking kiss up. I bet Shinji and I are the only people who support Ichigo and Rukia.

Dammit.

"So, be on your guard. Aizen will be there, so watch for any suspicious activity. Now, you are dismissed."

We all filed out of the room. Byakyua and Renji were having a hushed conversation. I noticed that Shinji hadn't said a word the entire time. "Shinji, what's wrong with you? You usually put more input into the meetings."

Shinji shook his head. "I have a bad feeling about this. Something bad is gonna happen Friday night." Shinji gripped his shoulders and shivered a bit. "I can feel it."

The hallway got a little bit colder. Not because it was almost winter, but because Shinji was right. Something bad is going to happen.

Will we be able to prevent it?

*(Monday Afternoon)*

Karakura High School.

Ichigo's POV

"So, that's what you were doing Saturday. We came by to hang out with you, but Karin said you went out. How is Rukia?" Uryu asked me. Uryu, Chad and I were walking home. I told them about how I started talking to Rukia again.

I shrugged. "She's fine I guess. Her hair is shorter. She did come to our clinic because of injuries. Rukia said she didn't remember what happened, but I think The Espada caused her injuries."

"What's The Espada?" Chad asked.

"Another group, like The Visored, that targets noble families. I want to protect Rukia, but Byakyua and Renji said she was kidnapped when she was living with me. They made it seemed like I was there when she got kidnapped."

Chad and Uryu gave each other looks then Uryu cleared his throat. "Uh, Ichigo. You were with her when she got kidnapped."

"What?" I yelled. "I know I don't remember my past, but no way in hell would I let someone take her."

"You were shot in the leg. So, you couldn't go after them." Chad said.

Ok, that still didn't make me feel better. Chad and Uryu told me goodbye and we parted ways. When I got to the house, I went straight into my room and opened the box of pictures. I stared at Rukia and I and how happy we were. I laid back on the bed and closed my eyes.

What really happened the night Rukia was kidnapped and I lost my memories?

Shinji: We got lines this chapter! Woo! *high fives Kaien*

You two are so weird.

Byakyua: Why am I the cold heartless brother? I'm actually a nice guy…

That is why this story is labeled as slight OOC. Anyway, the next few chapters will be about the past. Then It'll go back to the present and to Homecoming. Now, if you excuse me, I have to go give my friend more relationship advice about her stupid crush. I'm trying to write this and she keeps interrupting me -_-

Kaien: Hahaha good luck! *hugs review button* Baby, we got lines!

O_o the hell is wrong with you?

Updated: July 17, 2012