Alright Ladies and Gents I have another chapter here for you. Enjoy ^^ Oh and we have a visitor in this chapter.
I couldn't believe what just happened. What was I thinking kissing him? I'm with Grimmjow dammit. It's been less than a day and Ulquiorra is already causing me trouble. Nevertheless, Uncle Byakuya raised me partially on nobility so I didn't let my discomfort show. Instead I placed my head back on his shoulder and drifted asleep. This week was gonna be the longest week of my life.
Ichigo
"Urahara what the hell was that?" I almost yelled at him. The ex-Soul Reaper stood motionlessly looking kinda down.
"That, Ichigo, was me failing to protect a powerful artifact from Aizen." He said turning around to head back to the shop. We all followed after him and sat down at the table. "What you saw in Hisana's hand was something I invented called the Crimson Ram. In it holds the ability to give a Zanpakuto any power you can think of."
"What was Hisana doing here in the first place?"
"I suspect she was stealing it for Aizen. My next guess is that Aizen is using her to do his dirty work because he probably knows that we won't try to harm her."
"What were you thinking making something that powerful anyway!"
"I had hopes to strengthen a Soul Reapers power to assist them in battle to better protect the Soul Society. Unfortunately I have failed to keep it and now there will be major consequences once Aizen gets it. There's no telling what he will do with it."
"It's ok Mr. Urahara. There's no way you could have known that they were going to attack." Orihime said cheerfully.
"Actually Orihime I did know they were coming but I only expected Hisana and Grimmjow, not Ulquiorra. Aizen must have decided not to send him again so he sent someone stronger."
"Again? What do you mean again?" Rukia asked. So she picked that up too.
"I mean this isn't the first time they've come here. It's actually about the second." The…second?
"The second! Where were we during the first!" I shouted at him.
"I suppose you were just returning home Ichigo."
"Why didn't you come get us or at least tell us! We have a right to know if our daughter was here. We could have kept her away from Aizen so she wouldn't have to go back to that hell of a place!" I slammed my hands hard on the table.
"Ichigo calm down." Rukia patted my shoulder.
"Yes it would be wise to take her advice." Byakuya added. "Instead of ranting on how you were not contacted to save Hisana think about the situation at hand. Kisuke and I had our hands full in the fight so there was not enough time to notify you. Either way Hisana can take care of herself and I personally made sure of that for six years. She will be fine until the end of the week."
"Wait you were there too Byakuya? Come to think of it, it was the same day you came to our house. Why didn't you tell us when you got there?"
"With your rash behavior it was not fit for me to tell you." He said with his most famous Kuchiki glare. I was about to respond when Kisuke quickly jumped in.
"Now, now this arguing isn't going to solve anything what we need right now is a plan for the end of the week. I almost have the Garganta ready so we need to figure out a strategy."
"I think I can help with that." I voice from outside the door yelled. When it opened everyone shot up and took a battle stance.
"What the hell are you doing here!" I spat. The visitor gave me an annoyed look and advanced towards us. "Stay back!"
"Oh c'mon Ichi, relax. I haven't come to fight ya." I felt myself grow red. I hated that name.
"Then what are you doing here Grimmjow"? Regardless of what he said the tension in the room didn't lessen. The blue-haired Espada had a lot of nerve coming here. What exactly did he want? I would like to think he wouldn't barge in here just to be surrounded by his enemies.
"I'm here ta' help ya."
"Do you expect us to believe that?" Rukia asked from behind me. Grimmjow gave her a grin.
"Nope, but I guess you'll just have to hear me out since I'm your way to Hisana." At the mention of her name the grip on my sword loosened and my hand fell to my side. When I sat down I could feel the eyes of everyone on me.
"Ichigo—" Orihime started but she didn't get to finish.
"He's right Orihime. We have to listen to him even if he is the enemy. Right now…he's our only connection with Hisana and Hueco Mundo." Rukia answered for me, taking her seat as well. One by one the rest of the three standing took their seat.
"Well go on." Byakuya commanded impatiently. Grimmjow shrugged it off and walked over to the wall, leaning on it.
"You said you were going to help us…why?" I asked interrupting the silence.
"Why?" Grimmjow smirked. "Because no one deserves to be in a hell hole like Los Noches."
"Bullshit!" I shouted maybe a little too loudly and he gave me a puzzled look. His home, wasn't a place for people! "You didn't think about that when you guys brought Orihime there!" It's true they didn't even give her a choice when she went there. They kept her there for weeks before we were able to rescue her and now all of a sudden no one deserves to be there?
"Yea that's true, but she's," He said pointing to Orihime. "Not Hisana." She…isn't Hisana? What did he mean by that? What was Orihime that Hisana wasn't? "Hisana's different and she doesn't deserve to be there just for Aizen's pleasure."
"Wasn't it you yourself that kidnapped Hisana and took her to Hueco Mundo?" Byakuya added coldly. I don't think I've ever seen him this angry. He looked ready to jump on Grimmjow any second.
"Yea. And I've been regrettin' it ever since." He held his head down in shame. "But, I'm gonna fix that by helpin' ya out! The only thing is that you'll hav'ta listen to me." He said cheekily.
"…"
"Alright." I agreed.
"Ichigo!" Everyone shouted at me.
"Listen you guys, we don't have much of a choice. I'm willing to let him be in charge even if it might be a trap. But's it's my daughter we're talking about and I'm not letting a small problem get in the way." They all nodded. "Good, now," I turned towards the Espada. "Grimmjow, what did you have in mind?"
Hisana
My day today had been rather pleasant. Ulquiorra had other things to do so I was left alone in my room. Instead of moping around I found better things to do. I was lost in my memories of the past. All the good and bad ones. The one I thought of this morning happened when I was 10 and we had just saved Mom from being executed by the Soul Society. After their decision Mom had to stay in the Soul Society. I remember Uncle Byakuya.
6 years ago
"Sometime this year you will bring Hisana to the estate. I noticed small flaws in her Bankai and I'm willing to help her fix them." Uncle Byakuya said to my dad.
"Thanks Uncle Byakuya!" I cheered. It was gonna be great. My uncle was no longer an enemy and I would be able to perfect my Bankai. What I didn't expect was to stay there for a month and train with him on the following summer break.
Summer Break
"So Uncle Byakuya, when do we stat training?" I asked him in the morning at the breakfast table. It was HUGE! So many different foods so early in the morning. How did they stay as fit as they did? The chef brought out some newly made pancakes at Uncle Byakuya's order. Mom gave them the recipe this morning. He was trying so hard to make me comfortable in his rather large estate.
"We will start in the afternoon after I finish work." He said emotionlessly. That tone of voice no longer bothered me and I went on like it was nothing.
"So what am I supposed to do while your at work?" He opened his eyes at looked at me with what looked like sincerity.
"You may do whatever you wish." Whatever I wish eh?
"Hmmm." What could I do in such a large place. Ah ha! "Can I come with you to your job?" His eyes shot open and he looked at me with a stunned expression then looked as if he was thinking about it for a while. "Pweeease Uncle Byakuya?" I said giving him the look that works everytime. He sighed and reclosed his eyes.
"You may, as long as you promise not to get into trouble with my squad."
"I Promise!" I yelled and finished my breakfast. After I got dressed we headed to the squad six barracks and I followed him to his large office. He was doing paper work the entire time while I explored his room looking at the books and ocassionally playing with my Zanpakuto. I stared at him curiously. When he noticed I was no longer moving around he glanced up at me only to notice me staring back. He raised an eyebrow.
"Is something wrong?" I shook my head but never moved my eyes from his. He shrugged it off and returned to his work. That's when I got off the couch and moved around the desk behind him. I stared at my target and gently ran my hands through his hair. It was softer than I expected. He tensed a little before lifting his head. "Hisana…what are you doing?" A bit more curiosity in his voice.
"Your hair is soo soft, Uncle Byakuya." He didn't respond but only went back to his work allowing me to continue playing with the soft locks. A minute later a flash of red caught my attention.
"Hey, uh Captain, I have the— Hisana! Captain why didn't you tell me she'd be coming today?" Uncle Renji said enthusiastically.
"If you came in earlier Abarai you would have noticed?" He responded back in his cold tone.
"Uncle Renji!" I said moving from behind the desk and running into his arms. He lifted me up and swung me around before setting me back down and patting my head.
"Hey kid, how's it goin'?" He gave me a wide grin. I hadn't seen him since that day and he had gotten really hurt in the battle.
"It's great, me and Uncle Byakuya are going to train once he finishes work."
"What did you have Renji?" Uncle Byakuya asked, interrupting us. The said peron looked down at his hands, noticing the orange envelope.
"Oh just these papers from Captain Ukitake." He handed the captain the papers. Uncle Byakuya looked back up at him and nodded. The red head took a seat at his desk and also began filling out paperwork. I could feel the tenseness in the air so I decided to lighten the mood a little, if that was possible. I stood in front of Uncle Byakuya's desk and eyed him until he looked at me.
"Yes, Hisana?"
"Uncle Byakuya if you could describe me and Uncle Renji as anything in the world, what would it be?" He stared at me wide-eyed for a moment, clearly shocked from my question, before setting down the pen.
"Hisana…because of your name I can't help but think of my wife when I think of you, but if she were to never exist I would say you were a cherry blossom seed. With the right amount of encouragement you could bloom and be as strong and beautiful as the moon." A small blush came across my face as I looked at him with endearment.
"Really?" I said with sparkly eyes.
"Yes, and as for Abarai, a monkey whose determination to get something may lead to destruction." I giggled at this and could here the 'monkey' mumble something under his breath about how "Byakuya was a b…" but it got cut off.
"What about you Uncle Renji?" He immediately dropped his pen and placed his hands behind his head.
"Well Hisana for you, you would be a book, it's easy to judge it by its cover but you have to look inside to understand it. And Captain…let's see Captain would be fire, once ignited it'll destroy everything in its path." He smirked. I heard 'Captain' snort from behind me and I giggled.
"A cherry blossom seed and a book. Intersting."
"Well what about you Hisana? We went so now you go."
"Oh yea! For you Uncle Renji, I'd say you were a dog."
"A dog!" He yelled unbelivably. "Why a dog?"
"Because…dogs are always loyal to their friends and are willing to stick by them to protect them like you did Mommy. And they have a mean bite." I said giving him a wide smile.
"Well aren't you creative." He said ruling my brown hair.
"And Uncle Byakuya, you would be a coconut. The shield on a coconut is hard to crack but once you do their something good and sustaining on the inside." He looked like he was close to a smile but kept it in.
"You very insightful for a child your age."
So I decided to put some of Hisana's past in the next couple of chapter. It can take my mind off the plot for a while while at same time give you more frequent posting and entertainment. Until the next chapter of HTD ^_^
Sorry for the late posting but like I said in probably my last chapter I'm on break right now so I can update more often. Oh thanks to all my reviewers and subscribers.
