OK, I've gotten one idea that was really good from quietreaper. I didn't get anything else so I'm just starting. If you do have anything you want to happen later. Tell me in the reviews. Thanks for all the reviews!

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Friendship, Foes, Love

"Hold up Rangiku! Where are we going?" Karin asked the restless lieutenant, running for somewhere in quite a hurry.

"You'll see. Just hurry up!" she screamed back at her. Karin just sighed and kept running, but she wasn't able to run fast enough to keep up with her. Toshiro was right behind her and was a bit annoyed. This is pointless! He thought. Not exactly. Timedrano said. Why? Where the heck are we going anyway? He asked. Secret, it's something to do with me being able to see into the future. One thing I can say, Rangiku and Haineko. He said, laughing. Toshiro sighed and saw Rangiku starting to flash step. Great. How am I supposed to follow her now? Karin asked. She's gonna get it later. Toshiro thought. He quickened his paste, grabbed Karin, swung her on his back and flash stepped after Rangiku. Karin yelped a bit of surprise, not really expecting him to do that. You seem to be a bit more careful around Toshiro, after what happened. FlameWolf giggled. N-no I'm not! And don't bring that up! Karin screamed, blushing slightly. Mind if I ask why you're taking her with you? Hyourinmaru asked. She'll get lost on her own. The reason I took her here in the first place was to get used to the place and know her way around so she doesn't have to sit in a office room all day. Toshiro explained. Or do you just want to spend some quality time with sweet little Karin. Timedrano laughed. Call her that in her face will end you up with a smashed in face. Toshiro warned him. I know that, just felt like toying around a bit. But you do like her. Timedrano said, making Hyourinmaru laugh a bit as well. Toshiro ignored them and caught up with Rangiku. He let Karin off his back and saw Rangiku snickering.

"What are you trying to do, Rangiku?" he asked, annoyed already.

"That's obvious." She said, winking at them. None of them was amused and a sweat drop appeared on her head. "Come on you two! Put a smile on!" she tried, but neither of them moved.

"You've been drinking too much sake lately, Rangiku. And what happened earlier was your fault so don't think about anything." Toshiro said. Karin looked at him, unsure if she should be happy or unhappy. Calm down. Your feelings are going everywhere. And it's annoying. FlameWolf complained. Don't act like you don't know why they're going everywhere. I've got no idea what to feel. Karin said. Geez, that helps. A lot. FlameWolf sighed with sarcasm. Just stop complaining. Karin ordered. Sure, Karin. What ever you say. FlameWolf snickered.

"Can we just keep looking around the Rukon District? Fighting here won't-" Karin tried to calm them down, but Rangiku whispered something making Toshiro lose his temper.

"For the last freaking time, no!" he yelled. Karin got annoyed by him ignoring her.

"Will you let me finish before you start yelling?" Karin asked annoyed. Toshiro had actually forgotten she was even there. Nice one, Master. Hyourinmaru sighed. Not my fault Rangiku is being a pain. He said.

"Not really." he said, trying to make her shut up. But saying that was a big mistake on his part. Karin got mad and a bit sad as well. Uhhh, Karin? FlameWolf asked, but Karin had already learned how to stop their connection and didn't hear what she said. She saw Toshiro looking at Rangiku and kept yelling at her. She had blocked out the sound and very quickly but quietly left. She didn't even know why she left. She just felt like being alone right now. First ignoring me then says he doesn't care about what I say. What a good friend. She thought, not really sure if she felt like that. She ended up in a open field with barley any sound at all, just the wind blowing. This is nice. She thought. She lay down on the grass and just let the wind blow through her short hair.

On the Hill Again

"Where did she go?" Toshiro asked.

"You shouldn't have ignored her, Captain!" Rangiku said, mad that Karin left because of him.

"You're just as much to blame, maybe even more. We just have to find her, nothing else." he said, not feeling like wasting time with arguing with Rangiku again.

"You make it sound so easy. She could be just about anywhere in the Rukon District by now." Rangiku whined. Let's hope no one form our world thinks of her as bait. Timedrano said, sounding very concerned. What are you saying? Someone from your world? Toshiro asked. Yeah. FlameWolf went there to heal Karin's nightmare quicker, making a portal from there to here. They know FlameWolf's master is here and will do anything to kill her. Timedrano explained. Toshiro's eyes widen with shock and ran as fast as he could, ignoring Rangiku this time. Why do they want her dead? He asked while he was running. He went a route which didn't have that many people. FlameWolf is the reason there's two side of Darkness. She changed the Rules when we still lived as flesh and blood. Timedrano said. Two sides of Darkness? Toshiro asked. I'll get more into later. Anyway, because of that she's seen as the most dangerous threat other then the Guardians. He explained. Guardians? As in the ones who made peace? Toshiro asked randomly. And still holding it, trying as hard as they can anyway. Timedrano added. Toshiro kept running, trying to feel Karin's Spiritual Pressure. Dang it, why can't I find her? He asked. I can't sense her connection with FlameWolf, meaning she cut it off. She's an open target like this. Hyourinmaru said, trying to track her Spirit. Timedrano, can you sense her? Toshiro asked. Yes, but it's very weak. Timedrano answered. That's fine, just lead me to where she is. Toshiro ordered. Straight ahead. Timedrano said. Please be OK. Toshiro hoped.

With Karin

"How long am I gonna sit here?" Karin asked herself. She sat up and got her contact with FlameWolf again. Man, you sure know how to cause trouble. Timedrano has been trying to get to me for a while now. Toshiro's worried sick about you. FlameWolf explained. I can take care of myself and he should know that. Karin huffed. Not why he's worried. She said, looking away and ears down. Karin looked at her, confused by what she meant. She felt a strong aura above her and automatically looked up, seeing a huge gape in the sky. What the heck is that? She asked, standing up. She didn't take her eyes off it, making sure nothing came at her. It was like when a Hollow came when she was playing soccer with Toshiro. But it seemed different. It just kept growing and growing, but it didn't seem like anything was coming out. Karin, I think you better run. FlameWolf said. Karin nodded and was about to turn, but she wasn't able to lift her legs. She looked down and saw grass tangling around her feet. What the heck is going on? She asked again. The grass started making its way up her leg and nearing her waist. Karin, get moving before- FlameWolf's voice got cut off by something. Karin tried to yell, but nothing came out when she opened her mouth. What's going on? I can't talk! She thought.

"You'll be a nice meal, young Fire Master." she heard a voice coming from the same place the hole was. She looked up, seeing a huge, grass, green snake coming down towards her. She froze in fear, not sure if she should try to get loose, or just stay put hoping it wouldn't attack her. "Frozen like someone that has just been killed. You sure know how to get ready for fate." it slivered. I'm guessing I'm it's lunch. Karin thought.

"I'm not anyone's lunch!" she was suddenly able to scream, but she didn't want to scream that. She got her right hand over her mouth, her left hand stuck.

"Surprised? My powers won't let you talk on your own, but it will make you say what you're thinking after I've said anything. Since I started talking about a meal, you started thinking something like that. But that's not the kind of meal I meant." it slivered.

"Then what did you mean?" Karin asked, once again by force.

"Your Spiritual Pressure smells lovely. But I'm not a Bount or Hollow, I'm a Spirit. One without a Master. The way we survive, is devouring the Masters of Spirits that has an advantage against us. Me, a Grass Spirit, will love the taste of your power, a Fire Master." it said, licking around his mouth. The grass kept growing around her, Karin trying struggling to get free. It's no use. It's tight, very tight. She thought. The grass kept going, grabbing her right hand and pulled into her side. It got around her chest and eating her breath. She gasped hardly for breath, trying not to black out.

Toshiro's location.

Better hurry, Toshiro. Someone's already looking for lunch and found Karin tasty. Timedrano said. Toshiro started speeding up, but for some reason, he didn't use Flash Step. Why aren't you using Flash Step? Hyourinmaru asked. I don't want to accidentally go past her so I'm going as fast as I can without it. He explained. He stopped in a big meadow with a strong presence was surrounding the area. What is that? Or who is that. Toshiro asked. Not good, get going Toshiro! Timedrano yelled. What's going on? He asked, running towards the presence. It's Grakas, a snake Spirit of Nature. He loves feeding off a Fire Spirit if he finds a weak one. But he's mostly into killing Fire Masters. Meaning Karin could be his next meal. He said. I'm not gonna let her become someones lunch. He said, running through a forest. Not like that, Toshiro. She'll be like a living person, just dead at the same time. He sucks out every last bit of his preys soul, making them what we call a Future Shell. He explained. Future Shell? Why do you call them that? Hyourinmaru asked. Because, anyone who gets their soul sucked out, sooner or later become vessels for Spirits. I'll explain more later, but for now focus on finding her before that happens. Timedrano said. Toshiro nodded and got to another open field, seeing Karin and a giant snake. That's him! Get moving Toshiro! Timedrano yelled. Toshiro grabbed Hyourinmaru and swung it towards Grakas.

"Rain over the frosted heaven, Hyourinmaru!" he yelled. A ice dragon went towards Grakas and started freezing the ground. The grass holding Karin also started freezing. Toshiro...? She thought. The ice shattered and she fell to her knees, gasping for breath. That was close. He thought. You better hurry. FlameWolf's power hasn't returned to her yet and Hyourinmaru doesn't do that much damage to him. Timedrano said. What should I do then? Toshiro asked. Focus and relax. You've got two weapons, not just one. Timedrano explained. Each Spirit has a weapon form as well, just like a Zanpaktou. The Spirit and the Master creates a weapon suitable for both of them. Toshiro didn't quite understand, but he did know that he could use Timedrano instead of Hyourinmaru. How do I call the other weapon? He asked. The first time, the Spirit takes a bit control and do it for it's Master. That helps the Master understand what he or she have to do next time. He explained. OK, just make sure she doesn't get hurt. Toshiro said, Timedrano taking over.

"So, a Soul Reaper has come to help the little girl. A Captain to boot. This will be a tasty dinner for me." Grakas said.

"Not while I'm here." Timedrano said.

"What? A Soul Reaper who's a Master? Now there's something you don't often see." Grakas slivered. "But it doesn't matter, you'll be dead anyway." he sent his tail right towards Timedrano and he jumped right up. The tail kept following after him, but each time it nearly hit him, Timedrano jumped out of the way. He doesn't know that I'm a Time Spirit. It's futile to try and attack me. He thought. He held out his hand and created a sword similar to how Hyourinmaru looked. The only difference was that there was a small clock that kept ticking on it. Why so similar? Toshiro asked. Easier for both of us since I know Hyourinmaru as well as you do thanks to your memory. Timedrano explained. What about the ticking clock? He asked. If this fight takes to long, the clock will give it's user a final spruce of power to finish the fight, but will leave him or her very tired. In your case, if you fight takes to long, it will give you power and leave you tired afterward. Meaning you won't be able to use Hyourinmaru. He explained. Toshiro nodded and felt a powerful energy flowing through his body and giving him strength. Is this your power? He asked. Yeah, and it'll be more then enough to get rid of this over-grown worm. Timedrano answered. He held his sword over his head and swung it horizontally right at Grakas. A giant wave of energy came from the sword, like Getsuga Tensho. It hit it's target and sliced the snake in two. He yelled in pain and disappeared into the grass. Timedrano landed on the ground and let Toshiro get back in control. Karin looked at him in awe. Wow, that's some power he has. She thought. You can use the same ability if you train hard enough. FlameWolf said, their connection back. Karin tried to talk to her, but her mind and chest were still in pain. He blocked your mind and crushed the breath out of you so that you're hurting in those two areas is no surprise. FlameWolf said. I'll leave you alone so you can relax and get you strength back. Karin nodded and their connection went off again. Toshiro looked over to Karin and saw she was still sitting on the ground, gasping for breath. She's gone through a lot today. How about we go back to Rangiku and see if she can rest there. Timedrano said. Toshiro nodded and slowly walked over to Karin.

"You OK?" he asked. Karin was about to answer, but a big cough came up her throat and cut her off before she could say anything. "I'll take that as a no." he sighed. Karin didn't look up at him, her chest felt like it was going to explode. Toshiro looked at her and sighed. He got down, lifted Karin up bride-style and Flash Stepped to the hill again.

On The Hill

Rangiku started into nothing while waiting for her Captain to come back. I hope he's OK. She thought. She heard someone land on the ground behind her and turned, seeing Toshiro carrying Karin, who looked broken.

"What happened?" she asked, Toshiro Flash Stepping behind her.

"Just get her something to drink so she can clear her throat. She'll be fine once she starts breathing normally." he ordered, putting Karin down. Rangiku nodded and Flash Stepped away. Karin sat on the ground, eyes closed and breathing heavily. "Relax, Karin. Everything will be OK." he said, softly patting her on the head. You better get ready for my prophesy to come true. Timedrano laughed. What do you mean? Toshiro asked. Remember what I said? About something Rangiku and Haineko? Toshiro sighed once he remembered. Can't you tell me anything? He asked. Sorry, not until you can do it yourself. Timedrano snickered.

"Captain, I've got the drink!" he heard his lieutenant yelling. He turned around and saw her coming with a bottle.

"I'm...fine, Toshiro. I don't need...anything." she tried to say, but not helping.

"No, you're not. If you can get something to drink to clear your throat so you can breath normally, then I'll believe you if you say you're OK." he said, sitting down beside her. Karin wanted to keep arguing, but she was tired of all the shouting from earlier and just softly put her head on his shoulder. She opened her eyes and saw Rangiku drinking whatever was in that bottle.

"What is in that bottle anyway?" Karin asked, pointing towards Rangiku. Haineko came afterward with a small cup with water and handed it over to Karin.

"I'll see if there's anything you could eat." she said, leaving. Toshiro looked over at Rangiku and smelled something making him annoyed. Don't tell me that's what I think it is. He sighed. Bingo, sake. Hyourinmaru said, covering his nose by the foul smell. Karin just stared at him, waiting for him to answer.

"Hey, you two seem to be OK. I wonder what happened." Rangiku said in a really strange voice. What the? Karin thought. I'm out of here! Timedrano said. I second that. Hyourinmaru said, both of them leaving. Toshiro got up so he could get Rangiku to calm down, but she was hitting everywhere and hit him right on Karin again. They both fell to the ground with a big bump. Rangiku laughed like a maniac, but collapsed and fell asleep afterward.

Karin slowly opened her eyes and was looking at the ground. What...happened? She thought. She moved her head to look up, but something made her stop. She saw a arm right beside her left arm and froze for a second. After she got over it, she quickly moved her head up and meet Toshiro's cold eyes. Her face reflected in his eyes and made her freeze again. Not because of his cold eyes, but by how close they were. His hair was neatly on her forehead and some over her eyes. His left arm she had seen earlier moved a bit closer to her arm and was touching it now and his right arm was over her head. Her face was as red as a tomato and her eyes were really big with shock. His calm and soft breathing was blowing some of her hair away from her forehead, but his hair was kept in place.

"T-Toshiro, could y-you get...of me?" she asked, but she wasn't very convincing.

"Y-yeah." he said starting to move. He lifted his right arm and placed beside her waist, not touching her though. He put his hand on a stone, and one big coincidences, it started rolling and he lost his balance. His forehead hitting hers, making Toshiro react to it. He instantly put his arm on the ground right beside her waist. Karin closed her eyes closed, she was scared that he would fall on her. She could feel something on the right side of her nose and opened her eyes. Toshiro was right in her face, his nose on the right side of hers. His forehead was tucked into her hair on her forehead, pressing her a bit into the ground. She could hear his heart beating, a nice, fast rhythm. He could hear hers as well, but much faster than his. He didn't know what he was doing, but sorta following instinct. He slowly moved towards her and got closer to her lips. Karin stayed put, afraid to move a muscle. I don't know if I'm afraid because he's so close or if I don't want him to get hurt. She thought. She felt her body getting really tired all of a sudden, her eyes starting to close. Toshiro reacted to this and moved a bit closer, nearly with her lips. Her eyes were closed shut, Toshiro about 2 centimeters from her. He closed his eyes completely and just moved a bit, getting a small taste of her lips. Karin tightly shut her eyes, not wanting Toshiro to think she hated him for doing that. He slowly moved his hand into her waist, making her moan a bit. He deepened the kiss a bit, Karin moving a bit up as well. But they both stopped when they heard screaming behind them.

"Get up you old hag!" the voice was screaming. Toshiro broke the kiss and looked behind him, seeing Haineko screaming at the fast asleep Rangiku. He sighed a bit, got up and pulled Karin with him. Karin still hadn't really gotten her balance yet and fell on Toshiro again, making him laugh and smile a bit.

"Sorry about before." he whispered to Karin, making her hesitate a bit before she said anything.

"It's...no..." she tried to get the words out, but she couldn't get them right. Toshiro just laughed a bit, giving her a small, sweet kiss on her cheek. She blushed like crazy by him just being close. Boy, what the heck did that boy do to you? You're like a tomato, not human. FlameWolf said, surprised by how red she was. N-Nothing! She screamed. Wow, what the heck happened while we were gone? Timedrano asked. I would like to know the same thing. Hyourinmaru said. Toshiro just laughed mentally. I'm not telling. You should have to been here to see it. He said. You wouldn't have done it if we were there. He said. He just laughed a bit and went a bit away from her ear.

"Are you going to see Alice to get some information about Spirits? It could help." Toshiro said. Karin thought for a second and nodded, Toshiro going close to her ear again. "Then come over to my office afterward. I've got something I want to tell you." he said. Her eyes widen as he said those words. He moved away from her and went over to Haineko. "Get her to Squad 4 and check what she just drank. I doubt it's sake, she doesn't collapse of that." he ordered. Haineko nodded, puller over her shoulder and went over to Squad 4. Toshiro got Karin on his back and went over to Squad 9, hearing her heart beat into his back. He smiled and went right over to the office. "Remember what I said." he smiled at her. She slowly nodded and saw him walking away. Please tell me he doesn't plan on doing what I think he is. FlameWolf's voice sounded like she didn't mean what she said. Be careful, Karin. He might want to have some fun. She laughed. Karin just stood there, frozen. I'm just going to talk to Alice, nothing else. Karin answered.

OK, this seem to be a good time to stop this chapter. I wonder what Toshiro wants to tell Karin? And how will the last incident affect Karin's heart? Please review if you like or hate!