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"Talking"

'Thoughts'

Change of POV, location, and time

Bleach- Retold Story

Chapter 14

Normal POV

Yusuke and the others have now been there for four days and they still had no luck with Hiei. Every time one of them tried to talk to him to change his mind he would just ignore them and leave. Needless to say, Hiei had no intention of changing his mind. Kurama made a mental note to try and talk to Urahara later to see if he could get any more information out of him. Around noon Tessai came and got them for lunch. Both Yusuke and Kuwabara had big smiles on their faces when they saw the nicely prepared lunch on the table. Once they sat down they started to eat. When Kurama sat he looked across the table over to Urahara. Noticing this, Urahara stared back at him.

"Anything I can help you with?" Urahara asked.

"Yes. If it's not too much trouble I'd like to have a word with you?"

"Well… I don't mind, but I can't talk for long. There is something that I need to do."

"Of course. It shouldn't take long," Kurama said.

When they were both done Urahara led Kurama to a separate room. Once they knew that no one was listening Urahara gestured for Kurama to start. Kurama nodded his head and paused briefly to think over what he was going to say.

"As I'm sure you know, but, this is something that involves Hiei."

When Kurama saw him nod he continued.

"It just seems weird to me. For as long as I've known Hiei I've never seen him do something like this, meaning his energy. It just doesn't make sense. There must be another reason why he would go so far as to somehow change himself as he has. Do you think you could tell me more of what has happened here? Maybe then I'll be able to figure something out," Kurama said.

"I'd like to tell you everything that you need to know, but sadly I don't have all the answers. But I can tell you that it was thanks to me that he was able to convert his power into spirit energy, but I won't tell you how."

"… Fair enough. Then can you tell me what is so important as to why you helped him do it, aside from saving your friend? It's very important that Hiei returns home with us. As I had said before a new and powerful enemy has shown up. We have no clue where they are or where they came from. But we need to be fully prepared for next time and the only way we will be is if we are all together. We were lucky to even defeat one of them."

"Truth is what Ichigo is getting himself into isn't going to be anywhere close to easy. So I'm simply doing the best that I can to try and help. But as to why he agreed to do it I don't know. Now, I'm curious as to what you're new enemy is like. I know it has nothing to do with me but could you tell me what they're like, that is if you're able to tell me?" Urahara asked.

Kurama thought it over. He couldn't see any harm in talking about what he knew, but then again he wasn't sure if he should tell him. But at this time Yusuke walked in and told Kurama that he needed to talk to him. Somewhat grateful for Yusuke walking in Kurama thanked Urahara for the talk and left. Seeing that he had nothing better to do Urahara got up and decided to head back to the underground training area to work on the portal.

Somewhere In the City

Hiei stood on the roof of a small store and watched the people move about. It wasn't too long ago when he remembered what that man had said, the one that took Rukia. He remembered him saying something about Stealth Forces and has been trying to see if he could find any trace of them but so far had no luck. Not surprising though. Hiei had a feeling that his search would proof meaningless, but with the others at Urahara's he had nothing better to do. Seeing that there was no point in staying in his present location any longer he leapt away to another building and another.

'There must be something here. Anything.'

Stopping on a telephone pole he looked around into the crowd. After a few minutes he moved on. Over in the distance a figure watched as Hiei moved from place to place randomly. A small mischievous grin crossed its face.

"This will just make things even easier."

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Normal POV

"Has she gone yet?" the leader asked.

"Yes master. Yukiko left some time ago. She just sent in a message saying that she spotted the target and will proceed with the plan. But master, I have a question. I thought you wanted us to wait and see if they would discover us on their own. So why reveal ourselves?"

The man that is the subordinates' leader turned and looked at him with a small smile.

"It's very simple, Tsuyoshi. Since that demon is still alive there is a good chance that he'll want to get revenge for his defeat to Byakuya. Also, going by what Ichiban did there is a chance that those other fighters will want their ally back in case we attack again. But if we reveal that we are here then they will have no choice but to come here after us. Then once they enter the Soul Society it will help in causing more chaos and confusion and that will work to our advantage."

Tsuyoshi looked at his master a bit skeptically. His plan just seemed a little too well planned out. Also, it seemed a little too risky. His leader could see the doubt in his eyes and placed a hand on his shoulder. "There is no reason to worry. Despite anything they could do to prepare themselves there is nothing they can do to stop us," he said. Tsuyoshi pushed away any disbelieve and nodded his head.

Bleach World

Normal POV

Hiei had stopped on the roof of another building, except this one was much taller. It was about seven stories high and he could see Ichigo's school from it. He walked over to the edge and glanced down at the people like he had been doing. For a while now he had a feeling that he was being followed but was unable to sense or spot anyone. But Hiei always trusted his instincts and they told him he was being watched by someone or something. In hopes that this would point out that he was onto them Hiei drew his sword. When still no one showed themselves he grew impatient.

"Show yourself! I know that you're following me," Hiei yelled out.

But still he was left alone. Despite no one revealing themselves he still felt that there was someone out there. He was about to call out again when a figure finally revealed itself. It landed on the other side of the building and had long dark blue hair covering its face. When it stood up straight Hiei was able to see that it was a female, although he already got that from her appearance. The women before him wore the same clothes as Hiei except hers were inverted colors. Her hair hung down to her waist and she had a devilish grin on her face, but what caught Hiei's attention the most was the fraction of a Hollow's mask on the left side of her for head. The mask itself was incomplete and had a small horn sticking out of it. Not sure what to make of her Hiei simply stared her down and stood ready.

"What's wrong tough guy? Have nothing to say now that I came out just like you asked?" the woman mocked.

'What the hell is she? A Soul Reaper? Then why is there part of a Hollows mask on her head?' Hiei questioned.

"Just who the hell are you?"

"Why, aren't you the gentleman? My name is Yukiko," she said and winked at Hiei.

Hiei glared at her. He could sense nothing but a murderous intent from behind the false smile that she had. It was to a point where it actually disgusted him a little. Not in the mood to play games Hiei pointed his sword at her. She only smiled more at him and said, "This should be fun."

Urahara's Shop

Normal POV

Yusuke and Kuwabara were standing outside the shop trying to find Hiei. They were hoping that with Kuwabara's better sense they would be able to track him down but it so far wasn't working. Kurama walked outside to join them.

"Any luck yet?" Kurama asked.

Both of them shook their heads. It wasn't that surprising. Kurama figured that Hiei must have been suppressing his energy. They were about to give up when Kuwabara sensed something. He wasn't completely sure but it did feel like Hiei's new energy signature. Yusuke and Kurama stared at him with blank expressions he held a look of utmost concentration on his face. Then he sprung back to life and pointed in a direction and said, "Over that way! And there's someone else with him. It feels like there's a battle going on."

"What?! Who the hell would Hiei be fighting here?" Yusuke questioned.

"That doesn't matter right now. Let's go see what's happening. Kuwabara, lead the way.

Ichigo's School

Normal POV

Ichigo was up on the schools roof with his friends having lunch. It was just like how things usually were. Keigo was making jokes and trying to get everyone to laugh. Normally Ichigo would probably crack a smile, but there was something else that was distracting him. He could feel Hiei's energy rising and moving about like crazy, along with someone else's. But he wasn't sure whose it could be and that had him slightly worried. The thought of another Soul Reaper coming to finish the job crossed his mind. Deciding that he would check it out he stood up, grabbed his bag, and ran to the stairs.

"Yo Ichigo! Where you going man? I'm about to get to the best part," Keigo said.

"Sorry Keigo. You'll have to fill me in some other time. I just remembered something that has to be taken care of right now."

Chad watched as Ichigo shut the door behind himself and ignored Keigo's childish whining. He looked over in the direction that he had seen Ichigo looking and thought that he could feel something intense. Chad wasn't sure what it could be but he knew something was going on in that direction.

With Hiei

Normal POV

Sparks flew as Hiei and Yukiko clashed swords. After they crossed blades they would quickly separate and then charge back in for another strike. Sometimes they would exchange a few quick attacks before jumping away from each other. Both of them clashed once more and stared the other down, fighting for dominance in this contest of strength. Hiei strained to keep up with her and little by little it was showing.

"Oh, what's wrong? You're starting to struggle a little. I'm I too much for you?" Yukiko mocked.

Hiei gritted his teeth and pushed harder. Very faintly he could hear her feet sliding and kept it up. While he pushed her back Yukiko's mocking smile faded as she tried to stop him, but was unable to stop her feet from moving. Soon the slow push turned into a full shove as Hiei now built up some momentum and was now running. Yukiko decided that she had enough of this and twisted blade so that it was pointed down, then, with a slight grunt, slashed up as hard as she could and threw Hiei back. As she came to a stop Hiei landed safely not too far away.

"I guess you're stronger than I thought. But I wouldn't be happy unless I left a real impression…"

Hiei raised an eyebrow at her statement. Suddenly Yukiko released a bunch of her energy and the spiritual pressure from it forced Hiei down to one knee. He had to stab his sword into the roof to support the rest of his body so that he wouldn't be pulled all the way down.

'Wha… what the hell is this!? Where did this power come from?' Hiei thought as he struggled to look up at Yukiko.

Yukiko slowly made her way over to Hiei, all the while a sadistic grin crossed her face. She kneed down to Hiei's level and started to slowly chuckle in his face. It angered Hiei even more then he was already, but he was unable to do anything about it. Leaning over so that she was next to his ear she whispered, "Now, don't be angry with me. The fun is only about to start."

Down below on the sidewalk Ichigo was hung over trying to catch his breath, also from the sudden weight of Yukiko's spiritual pressure. He looked up to the top of the building and squinted his eyes but saw nothing. Over to his left he heard someone calling out his name and when he turned to look he saw Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Kurama running over to him. When they reached him they stopped for a short breather.

"What're you guys doing here?" Ichigo asked.

"Isn't it obvious?" Yusuke asked as he pointed up to where the energy was coming from.

Knowing that there wasn't really anytime to talk they all entered the building. Back up top Hiei gasped for air. Yukiko had let up on her energy enough so that he could move around but she still kept the pressure on him by unrelentlessly attacking him. All he was able to do was run, but even doing so he still wasn't able to completely avoid harm. He had a few cuts here and there but nothing serious. Every time he tried to counterattack she would suddenly react much quicker and then he'd have to try to block or dodge.

"Look at you. You're slowly being covered in your own blood. How… delightful," Yukiko said with a sick smile.

Suddenly the door to the roof slammed open and Yusuke and the others came rushing through. When they all stood on the roof Yukiko eased up entirely on her energy and frowned at them. She was upset that they all arrived so early.

"This is upsetting. It wasn't planned that you'd all be here already. Oh well."

Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Kurama all stared in shock for a moment. She was clothed just like the person that they had fought back in the Spirit World. Yusuke tensed up as his power started to build up dramatically. There was no way he'd take a chance with this one, not when she had her weapon in her hands. Yukiko just smiled as she put her sword back in its sheath and with a slight wave vanished from their view. They all looked around carefully but could sense that she was moving away before she completely masked her energy. Kurama was the first to walk over to Hiei who was slow to stand.

"Hiei, are you alright?" Kurama asked.

"Hn. Of course I am. These wounds are nothing," Hiei said as he put his sword away.

Ichigo was next to ask a question and it was who that woman was. Hiei was about to answer the question when Kurama intervened. He suggested that they all return to Urahara's shop and discuss it there. They all agreed, except for Ichigo. He said he needed to hurry back to school. If he ran fast enough he said he might make it back in time. So they then agreed to wait for him to come to Urahara's after school.

Later at Urahara's Shop

Normal POV

Ichigo slid open the shop's door and walked inside. He heard Urahara call for him from the back and headed in that direction. When he opened another door he found them all and sat down with them. Urahara sat with his arms crossed and his head tilted forward, hiding his eyes thanks to his hat. It gave the impression that he was deep in thought. Hiei decided that he would now tell them what happened. He explained what he was doing and how he encountered his assailant, Yukiko. Also he explained how powerful she seemed to be. But he was also confused because if she had wanted to kill him then she could have easily done so. Kurama looked at his friend and decided to take over from there.

"There seems to be more to this then you know Hiei," Kurama said.

Hiei, Ichigo, and Urahara looked at Kurama questionably. They weren't sure what he meant, nor did he expect them too. However, Yusuke and Kuwabara knew where he was going with this.

"Like I had told you before Hiei, a new enemy has shown up. Going by how he was dressed and how you're attacker was dressed leads me to the conclusion that they worked together. Also, since she attacked you here then that must mean that they know that we are here and also…"

"…that your new enemy is here in this world," Urahara concluded.

Kurama looked at him and nodded. It seemed now they had to make a new decision. Now they knew that the enemy was here for sure. Before they could only speculate. So now was the time to plan. Kurama asked Yusuke to call Koenma. Once they had him on screen they explained the new situation to him. Koenma couldn't believe what he heard.

"This is bad, but at least we now know where they are. But now the question is where they are over there. They could be anywhere and with just you four it would take forever to find them. Aside from that we still don't know the enemies plans," Koenma said as he let out a heavy sigh.

Urahara sneaked over and popped up from behind Yusuke, causing him to jump a little. After a few curses from him were over Urahara said, "I think I can be of a little service here. I'm usually very aware of what happens around here and never before have I noticed this new enemy of yours. If they really are on this side then there are only two places that they could be. One is Hueco Mundo and the other is the Soul Society. Hueco Mundo is where the Hollows reside and I have a doubtful feeling that they're hiding there. So that only leaves the Soul Society."

"So does that mean that the Soul Society was behind this the entire time?!" Kuwabara exclaimed.

Urahara shook his head. He knew that the Soul Society wouldn't do something so rash and so suddenly. Plus there was the fact that knowledge of the two worlds was virtually forgotten. That led him to believe something else. "I highly doubt that the Soul Society has anything to do with this. But there is still the possibility that your enemy is hiding there, but being as powerful as they seem it's hard to believe that they would go this long without being noticed."

"Would it be possible that someone from the Soul Society is helping them?" Kurama asked.

"Hmm. I guess it could be possible, but I wouldn't have an idea who that could be. Then again, much could have changed since I was there so who knows. There's also the fact that Hiei's attacker didn't kill him and ran off when you guys showed up. That could mean that they want you to know that they're here and want you to follow them," Urahara said as he placed a hand on his chin.

Everyone sat around quietly for a moment, thinking it over. If what Urahara concluded was true then that meant that their enemy was hiding in the Soul Society. The one to break the silence was Ichigo. He had stood up and everyone glanced his way.

"I don't exactly know what's going on but what I do know is that I'm still going. I'm going to save Rukia no matter what. But if this whole mess that you guys are in is related to where Hiei and I are going then I think you should all stop trying to stop your friend and come along with us. If that girl and whoever else she's working with is there then he's going to need your help."

With the end of Ichigo's little speech Yusuke had made up his mind. He decided that he was going to help him and complete his mission while he was at it. Soon Kurama and Kuwabara both decided this as well. Knowing that their decision was made, Koenma gave the official word for the change in their mission. Their new mission, infiltrate Soul Society and defeat their enemy and if possible explain the situation to the Soul Society, but only if unavoidable.

Fated Day

Normal POV

Hiei stood on the roof of Urahara's shop. He had been up there for the whole day and was now watching the stars. They weren't planned to head out until nightfall when they were all ready. Hiei shook his head in annoyance, for he had been ready since morning. Behind him he heard footsteps and soon standing next to him was Kurama. Hiei didn't say anything and Kurama wasn't surprised.

"I see for the most part that you're still like your old self," Kurama said.

With a slight glare Hiei looked at him in the corner of his eye and asked him what he meant. Kurama laughed slightly.

"What I mean is that you wouldn't normally freely do something like this. So there must be some reason that you chose to do this."

"Hn. Baka kitsune," Hiei said as he jumped off the roof.

When Hiei landed on the ground he leaned against the side of the store to wait. All day he felt tense and it was beginning to bother him. After waiting for about another ten minutes he saw Ichigo running towards the shop. When he reached it, Hiei pushed himself off the building.

"It's about time baka," Hiei said in a dull voice.

Ichigo was about to say something when Urahara stepped out from the shop, along with Yusuke and Kuwabara. As for Kurama, he dropped down from the roof. They were all prepared to go but Urahara said that they were expecting four more people. When Ichigo asked about who they were he heard someone say his name from behind. Recognizing the voice he turned and saw Orihime. Ichigo was caught off guard and didn't know what to say. Next thing he knew Chad, Uryuu, and a cat walked over as well. He kinda got an idea why Chad and Uryuu, but what was up with the cat. When Kuwabara saw the cat he ran over picked it up. Petting it he couldn't help but smile at it. Yusuke shook his head in embarrassment and smacked Kuwabara in the back of the head.

"Stop acting like a kid! You're making us look soft," Yusuke said.

"Yes, I'm flattered but please stop."

Yusuke and Kuwabara looked around, puzzled. Where did that voice come from they wondered. The mysterious voice spoke again and they looked down at the cat. It lifted its paw and said, "Yo." Both of them, along with Ichigo when he realized it was the cat talking, freaked out and Kuwabara dropped the cat. "It's a talking cat Urameshi!"

"Yeah, I see that dumbass. Is it possessed?" Yusuked asked.

The cat stared at them with a dull expression. "I'm not possessed and my name is Yoruichi. Now who are you three? I don't believe we've met each other."

Yusuke and the others told them their names and why they were there. Chad and the others didn't oppose to the idea, so long as they didn't hold them back, although that was more on Uryuu's mind then the others. Hiei sneered at the doubting look in Uryuu's eyes and told him to just wait. With that Urahara rushed everyone inside, not wanting to discuss anything else in the open. He led them down to the training area and pushed Ichigo's soul out of his body using his cane, which turned him into his Soul Reaper form. Then he explained everything about the portal and how they only had four minutes before it would close and they would be trapped between the two worlds forever if they didn't make it. When they were all ready Urahara opened it and they all jumped in with a flash of light. After the flash Urahara stared into the swirling waves of energy and said, "Good luck everyone."

End Chapter 14

I feel like I got lazy with some parts of this and I'm not sure if I forgot something or not. What I really need to do is stop putting so much time in between periods of when I work on chapters _. Oh well, let me know what you guys think and like always please leave reviews.