Misaki was woken up by a loud noise coming from below the Vizard warehouse. She thought it would be best if she lived with them from now on, and she moved in easily with Love and Rose's help. Shinji was ecstatic that she moved in with them, but he didn't show it. He knew he had upset her when he told her how he felt about her, just after she sorted things with Ichigo. Misaki got off the bed and walked out of the room to see Lisa sitting on the edge of the upper tier and watching something that was going on below. "Morning, Misaki." Lisa said, her gaze not faltering. "Good morning, Lisa. What's happening?" Lisa chuckled. "Take a look for yourself." Misaki peeped downstairs and saw Shinji running away from Hiyori who looked dreadfully angry. "Shinji!" Shinji quickly stopped moving and turned to look at the girl. He smirked and Hiyori took that as an opening before, "Thanks Mage girl!" slapping him to the ground. Misaki sighed. This was a routine for the two, and at first Misaki was afraid of their tempers, but this seemed to be very common, or that was what Kensei told her. "This has been going on for a hundred years, there's nothing you can do about it now." Misaki sighed, and walked back into her room, to freshen up.
Lisa stared at the girl and smirked. It wasn't a secret that Lisa was a pervert. She named it being 'curious', but they were closely related. She observed Misaki's body and smirked wider. 'I know why Shinji fell for the girl…she's got some nice curves.' She thought to herself, and got down and entered Misaki's room. She went through her stuff and found a photograph, of a boy, with red hair and green eyes, and Misaki, smiling at the camera. Lisa figured that it was Minato, Misaki's elder brother who was currently being held captive by Aizen. "That's Minato." Misaki said, wiping her face with a towel. "I know." Lisa said, and turned to face the girl. "Wanna have a nice long talk? I've not spoken to you that well, ever since you got here." Lisa said, and Misaki smiled.
It was true when Lisa said she didn't talk to Misaki that much. She just wasn't the mingling type and Misaki seemed too innocent for Lisa's liking. But, she was a friend now, and she wanted to help them. Shinji trusted her, Kensei trusted her, and Hachi, Rose and Love trusted her. Hell, even Hiyori trusted her to some extent. Lisa decided she would get to know the girl at least a little better, so that she wouldn't feel left out. "So, tell me Misaki, do you love Ichigo more or Shinji more?" Misaki's face reddened and Lisa chuckled. "Relax, I was just pulling your leg." Misaki sighed in relief but her thoughts shifted to Shinji. She felt terrible for him, and there was nothing she could do. He loved her, but she loved Ichigo. "You know, every girl that Shinji meets, he tells them that they're his first love." Misaki looked at Lisa, and chuckled. "But that wasn't the case with you. You weren't…ordinary for him. He called you different even if he didn't know you. I'm not asking you to accept Shinji's weird ass proposal, I'm just telling you he's not lying if he says he loves you." Misaki looked down. "And also, you've got an amazing body, men would die to have you." "Lisa!" Misaki's face was beet red and Lisa shrugged her shoulders. "It's okay to be curious, Misaki." And walked off. Before she left the room, she patted the girl on her head and said, "You're okay, kid." And left the room. Misaki smiled to herself.
Misaki got down and went up to Hachi and "Ready Misaki?" He asked her, and she nodded. The two went to the underground training area and Hachi spoke, "We stopped your training with complex time barriers." Misaki nodded as she remembered her Magic type. Life logging and procreation. Hachi took a deep breath and said, "I'll be using Kido Misaki, and I've taught you how to use them as well." Misaki got herself ready. "Hadō 31: Shakkaho!" Out of Hachi's arm emerged a giant red blob of energy and Misaki took a deep breath. "Referio!" The red ball bounced back toward Hachi, with a greater intensity and Hachi dodged, but there were more and Misaki's eyes widened. "Intimus Saeptum, Cavea Tenebrea!" The red balls were absorbed by what looked like a black hole, but smaller in magnitude and intensity. It was a black gaseous cage that enveloped the Kido spells, and it shrunk in size. "That was amazing, Misaki." Misaki smiled. "We are not done yet. Hado 58: Tenran!" A strong gush of wind began to blow towards Misaki's direction and Misaki almost felt her feet leave the ground. 'Which spell should I-?' She was confused. "Libramentum Accessio!" A mass of energy surrounded the girl, and she stood firmly on the ground. The wind flowing past her, but she remained standing with no effort. "Your defense is incredible Misaki. What about your offence?" Misaki sighed. "I can't attack you Hachi, it's just…" "I understand, but you need to learn offensive spells if you want to survive in battle my dear." Hachi said, and Misaki nodded. "Attack me with all you've got, you must realize that I shall be unharmed no matter how fatal." Misaki smirked. "Acus Morti!"
Shinji watched Misaki train. She was good, even slowing down Hachi, but he was afraid. Aizen was powerful, Shinji knew that. And Shinji definitely doesn't want Misaki hurt. If Minato wasn't taken away, Shinji would've tried to leave her out of this, but now it seemed impossible. He sighed and walked back inside.
Misaki and Hachi ended their training for that day, and the two Mages headed back into the warehouse. Misaki missed her father's cooking and she wondered if he was alright. She was quiet and Kensei noticed. "Hey, something bugging you kid?" Misaki smiled when Kensei called her 'kid'. It somewhat reminded her of Minato. Misaki shook her head and muttered, "Never mind." Shinji avoided talking to Misaki, unsure of what to say. It would seem as if things between them were weird now, as he confessed to a girl who didn't think of him the same way. Shinji sighed and got up and went to his room. Before entering he said, "You can visit your father tomorrow, if ya'd like." And shut the door. Misaki didn't want Shinji to avoid her like that, but she didn't know what to say. She knew he stared at her when she was training with Hachi, but he never approached her after telling her his feelings. 'And he's supposed to be over a hundred years old?' Misaki thought to herself and smiled lightly.
The next day, Misaki got ready to go see her father, and she walked off telling Hachi and Lisa she was going. She didn't see Shinji, and she felt sad, but she was sure things between them would sort out eventually. She figured he needed time, and she would give him that. As she walked the streets, something was odd. The streets were deserted, and Misaki frowned. She concentrated her spiritual pressure, so as to notice any other spiritual pressures around her. There wasn't anything. "Too slow." Misaki's eyes widened as she blocked a kick. 'That was close.' Misaki thought and looked at her attacker. It was a woman clad in black, but not a Soul Reaper Shihakusho. She covered her face as well. Misaki's arm stung and she said, "Who're you?" The woman charged and Misaki muttered "Manus Contego." And blocked another kick. "You don't need to know that." Misaki went backwards, and she ran forward to attack the woman. The woman dodged easily, and tried to elbow Misaki on her back. "Victus Contego." The woman's arm went backwards due to the sudden impact, and Misaki pointed toward the girl, "Lividus Arca!" A blue box encased the woman, and Misaki muttered, "Configo Fixum." The box shrunk to hold the woman tight inside the box. But she didn't look like she gave up. "Bakudou 21: Senkeinton!" A blast of red smoke enveloped Misaki and she began coughing. "Damn, who is she?" Misaki yelled, and felt a presence behind her. She blocked another kick, and Misaki put her leg in-between the woman's and slid it sideways making the woman fall down. "Navitas Novacula." A bright yellow knife appeared in Misaki's hand and she pinned it to the woman's throat.
She heard clapping. Misaki's eyes widened, and she turned to see Kisuke Urahara standing not too far away, clapping. The woman under Misaki slid away. "Hey!" Misaki yelled, and the woman laughed, and patted the girl's head. "I was obviously holding back, but you're not bad kid." The woman said, slipping the piece of clothing off her face. Her tan skin and gold eyes shone. "That is Yoruichi Shihoin. My close friend. She just wanted to see if you were capable of fighting in the Winter Showdown." Misaki was angry. She walked to Kisuke and pulled his hand fan away and hit his head. "Ow!" "Kisuke! I thought she was the enemy!" Misaki yelled, and struck him again. Kisuke faked tears and Yoruichi laughed. "That was the intention kid." Misaki turned to look at Yoruichi and she sighed. "I'm sorry I-""Didn't hold back? I didn't want you to." Misaki shook her head. Yoruichi cocked an eyebrow. "I was holding back actually, I just didn't want to hurt you." Yoruichi's eyes widened and she smiled. "Don't apologize. No harm done." Misaki smiled.
"Kisuke?" "Hm?" Misaki gulped, she didn't know how to ask the man this question. "Minato…will he be alright?" Kisuke dreaded this question. He didn't know himself why Aizen kidnapped the Mage. "Please Kisuke, tell me the truth okay?" Kisuke gulped and Yoruichi's gaze turned cold. "Let's not get our hopes high, Misaki." Misaki shuddered at the thought of losing her brother, and Yoruichi held her tight. "That boyfriend of yours is our only hope." Misaki pushed Yoruichi away, and Yoruichi chuckled. "Kisuke?" "Yes, Misaki?" "Is there any way I can let Toshiro know I'm back at the living world and not kidnapped? I'm sure he's worried." Misaki smiled as she recalled Toshiro Hitsugaya, the little Captain. Kisuke laughed and Misaki frowned. "If you're still going to fight at the Winter Showdown, he'll see for himself, Misaki, don't worry." Misaki sighed. "Then I'm gonna train harder, I don't want to be useless anymore Kisuke." Yoruichi smiled at the girl, and so did Kisuke. "Well, I'm going to visit dad now, so…bye Kisuke! Bye Yoruichi!" "Misaki wait." Misaki stopped. "Your father…he won't remember Minato. So don't talk about your brother okay?" Yoruichi said. Misaki's eyes widened. She understood why. She nodded feebly and walked off.
Ichigo was annoyed. This little Arrancar Nel, was bothering him, but he knew she was harmless. She was just a child. But that didn't mean she could follow Ichigo wherever he went! She could get hurt! She tackled him in a hug and yelled, "Nel wanted to see you Itsugo! Nel wanted to see you!" Ichigo was annoyed, but didn't show it. "Meh, whatever. Where are those other two weirdos?" Ichigo asked. They weren't with her, and she caused a fuss…for that as well. Typical kid, Ichigo thought. 'I swear I'm never having kids.' He thought in annoyance and suddenly his face went beet red. 'But wait, would Misaki want to-?' Ichigo couldn't contain it. His face was red, and he yelled out laughing, like a high school girl. "You alright, Itsugo?" Ichigo stopped laughing all of a sudden and got back to normal, and just then he felt another spiritual pressure. "Come out!" Ichigo yelled. "You! Who's hiding out there! Come out!" Ichigo yelled, and suddenly, something from above fell in the clumsiest way possible.
Ichigo felt bad for whoever fell down, so "Are you…okay?" Then the Arrancar got back up and stood in a posture which was both weird and lame. "What's with your reaction? What's with your reaction?" The Arrancar spoke. He was weird alright. "What's with your reaction?" The Arrancar repeated. "Shut up. How many times do you have to repeat that?" "After witnessing Dordoni's magnificent entrance!" The Arrancar yelled. "Magnificent? All you did was stumble." Ichigo said, unamused. "Why are you trying to act so unfazed for?" The Arrancar yelled. "It's not an act. We're both quite calm." Ichigo answered. "And you little shrimp over there! At least focus your eyes on me!" The weird Arrancar yelled again. "I see…Now I see the vast differences between our senses. But I suppose nothing of this matters, since you shall be soon defeated." The Arrancar said, in a thick Spanish accent. "Now prepare yourself Soul Reaper!" The Arrancar stood in a…hilarious posture again. "For I-Arrancar number 103, Dordoni will crush you right here!" Ichigo could laugh. "103? That's such a ridiculously huge number."
"You look really weak." Ichigo said, readying his sword. "What did you say? Why don't you come here and say that? Don't be crying after I trample you nino!" Dordoni yelled.
"What's this? Looking at something?" Gin asked Kaname who was standing in front of the screen that displayed Ichigo's fight with Dordoni. "That's a slightly disturbing hobby you have there, Kaname." Gin said. "Unthinkable. Their movements interested you, so you came here to watch right, Gin?" Kaname asked. "That's not it, I was just kiddin'." Gin chuckled. Then something caught Gin's eye. A small Arrancar situated near Kaname's foot. "Say, what's with this little one Kaname?" Gin asked. "Wonderweiss." Kaname said. "Looks like problem child likes you Kaname." "Pure beings are always drawn to each other. Although I'm not sure where his pureness lies." Kaname said. "He not being fond of me makes sense now." Gin said. "To be honest, I believe anyone would be wary of you. But more importantly, look here." Kaname motioned Gin to the monitor. "Those five, have all split up." Gin saw that, "Oh my, you're right. Splitting up does reduce their chance of victory. Do those children still not realize their own strength?" Gin asked. "However, they look to be heading toward an interesting place." Kaname added. Gin's gaze grew cold, and he smirked. "Yeah…the Tres Sciflas Zone." He muttered and Kaname turned toward Gin. "Why did you let the girl go, Gin?" "We have the boy don't we? It was getting too crowded here." Gin said. "What did Lord Aizen say?" Kaname asked. Sometimes, Kaname annoyed Gin Ichimaru. "He told me it didn't matter." Gin chuckled. "Did you want her to stay Kaname? It seemed like it." Gin chuckled. "No, in fact, it seemed as if you saved her life." Kaname spat and exited the room.
Gin frowned. 'I did save her life. She didn't deserve to be here. And the boy…he's laying his life on the line just to make sure she's safe…' Gin thought and stared at Ichigo on the screen. Gin saved Misaki because Minato was trying to keep her safe. Keep her from crying. Just like how he was doing, to Rangiku. To keep her from crying. That was exactly how Misaki reminded Gin of Rangiku, and that was exactly why Gin freed her from Las Noches.