Catch Me I'm Fallin'
Hi everyone I'm back again. Sorry about you guys having to wait but things have been pretty busy lately. Also, so sorry about the last chapter being a drag and all. Well here's the new chapter.
Ichigo walked around Urahara's Shop and found his way to the kitchen. He spotted Yuzu, "Do you need help?"
"Oh hi Ichi-nii, um not really, but since you're offering I want you to cut the lettuce," she said.
Ichigo made his way to a knife and then Isshin pops out of nowhere with a happy grin spreading from one cheek to the other side. Ichigo sweat dropped as Isshin neared him, "Uh what are you doing?"
Isshin smiled even more, "What do you think?"
"Look, I don't know what you're up to but whatever the hell that thing is that you're holding, you're not testing it on me. Got it?"
"Aw c'mon Ichigo."
"No!"
Yuzu watched her otou-san and Ichigo argue, "Tou-san please don't test Ichigo with Urahara-san's new devices. Remember what happened last time?"
Isshin stopped to think, "Um ………………no I don't remember."
Ichigo and Yuzu fell anime style. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU DON'T REMEMEMBER?!" Ichigo yelled.
"Now, now my raging son, don't yell at daddy –
"I HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO YELL AT YOU!" Ichigo had a vein forming on his head, his fist shook as he watched Isshin completely ignore him and rant about useless things.
"Yare yare, what's all the noise about?" Urahara stepped in fresh from the shower, his hair dripping water drops, and only wearing a towel covering the bottom half of him. Yuzu blushed and accelerated in chopping the carrots in her hand. Ichigo and Isshin saw this reaction and immediately turned to Urahara.
"Huh? What's wrong my fellow Kurosakis?"
Fire flared from both Isshin and Ichigo's eyes, "Are you trying to start something here?" Ichigo asked.
"My, what do you mean Mr. Strawberry man?" Urahara asked innocently.
"URAHARA." Isshin hissed slowly.
"What's wrong you two?"
Right then Matsumoto blasted right into the kitchen with Yumichika and Ikkaku trailing behind. A gust of wind passed them and Urahara's towel flew off him, "Oh my towel," he said casually.
Yuzu freaked out and turned extremely red. Ichigo saw this and yelled, "Oh my towel?! Hello we have a minor here!" Ichigo ran up to Yuzu and covered her eyes. Isshin looked ready to kill someone as Yumichika and Ikkaku had their jaws on the floor. Matsumoto looked confused, "Hi everyone!" She said happily until her eyes finally met a naked Urahara. Matsumoto screamed and threw a table at him.
"What the hell are you doing!" She yelled trying to conceal her eyes.
Urahara had a goofy grin on his face then, he began malfunctioning and finally he exploded and screws and body parts flew everywhere.
"What the hell?" Ichigo exclaimed.
"Yare yare, I guess it didn't work after all," everyone opened their eyes and saw the real Urahara standing before them inspecting the fake one. Everyone in the room looked dumbfounded.
"Wait, if you're the real one, then what the hell was that!" Ichigo pointed at the fake.
"Good question Strawberry, I was up last night trying to make another version of me –
"One is enough thank you very much," Ichigo said sarcastically. Urahara gave Ichigo a look, "as I was saying, I was trying to make another version of me so I can build one for you all."
"But why Urahara-san?"
"Well Yuzu-chan, I was planning on sending you to Soul Society and use fake ones to mislead the other shinigamis that will try to stop you, plus I was going to use them for your training Yuzu-chan."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, I've noticed that you heal better when you see the people you care about get hurt rather than healing someone you don't really know. Plus, this may overcome your fear of fighting. I know that you don't like to fight but you want to help anyways. If you train with these copies, it'll be more of a challenge because you're fighting a copy of someone you don't want to fight."
"I see. Thank you very much Urahara-san."
"Anything for you Yuzu-chan." He smiled. Isshin was still upset however, "That still doesn't explain why it was wet and only wearing a towel. Don't you know! She's still a minor!"
"Calm down my friend," Urahara grinned, "That was an accident, I only wanted to test it if it would work with water."
Ikkaku stared at him, "But shouldn't you already know how to make it waterproof? You did make modsouls."
"Ah, well you see Ikkaku, I did not use the same materials and blue print for these. These don't require souls. They come to life on their own also; their accuracy to impersonate the actual person is almost near perfect."
Silence was in the air until Ichigo became serious, "What do you have for us now Matsumoto?"
"Oh right, well you see, we can't use the butterflies anymore."
"Why?"
Yumichika sat down, "Soul Society is tightening their restrictions towards the human world. We could still use the hell butterflies but the thing is, there is a tracking device on them. It would record all the messages and send them directly to the Technology division. Ever since Karin-chan arrived to Seireitei, Soul Society is 'supposedly improving the system' directly quoted from Yamamoto-Taichou."
Ichigo slammed his fists down onto the table. "So what do we do now?"
Ikkaku closed his eyes, "About that, we've set up a special code in Seireitei. We've gained a few supporters. We've actually have been planning out how to break into the tower and free Hitsugaya-Taichou and break into the Room of Memories and reverse the process that Yamamoto-Taichou enforced upon Karin."
Matsumoto nodded, "However, right now is not the time to strike. Ichigo we came here to tell you the set date about when the plan is going to take action. As for our update in Seireitei, Karin as you know is working in the 4th division and Hitsugaya is in jail. Hinamori and Renji are spying for us right now. We managed to get a hold of Zaraki-Taichou and he agreed to help us with the exchange in dueling with you again. In fact, he would like to duel with you and Karin-chan at the same time."
Everyone in the room besides Matsumoto, Yumichika, Ikkaku, and Urahara stared at her like she was crazy.
"What? Both me and Karin?"
Ikkaku smirked, "Oh yeah, we forgot to mention, Karin is one hell of a fighter."
Isshin smiled, "THAT'S MY GIRL!"
"But, anyways, Ichigo," Matsumoto began, "Rukia is fine as of now. She knows about the plan however, it's kind of hard to get in touch with her. Byakuya has been watching over her like a hawk. One other thing, this is for you."
Matsumoto gave him an envelope, "Please don't read it until you are by yourself, after we have left, and you must burn it after you read it."
Ichigo took the letter and saw two letters. He knew that it was Rukia's initials. Matsumoto smiled softly at him, "Well our business here is done. The three of us have to get back to Seireitei. We'll meet with you again next week."
Everyone said their goodbyes and Yuzu packed them some food. Once the gate to Soul Society closed Yuzu got up, "Urahara-san, are you ready?"
Urahara nodded and they both walked down to the training grounds.
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"That's it Yuzu-chan! Draw in you're reiatsu and when you feel a pulse release it." Urahara advised Yuzu.
Yuzu ran and a copy version of Ichigo ran after her. She tripped and nearly fell but then she closed her eyes and concentrated energy at the bottom of her feet. She released the energy just the way Urahara told her and immediately she flew to the sky. Yuzu concentrated hard on feeling the fake Ichigo's reiatsu.
Found you.
Yuzu whipped around and released another blast of reiatsu at the fake Ichigo. From below Ichigo, watch his sister intensely. Isshin put his hand on Ichigo's shoulder, "She may be kind and tender to everyone, but don't forget, everyone in the Kurosaki family has a fighting spirit. She has one that no one can take away from her." Ichigo nodded and continued to watch Yuzu train.
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Rukia walked towards the tower to check on how Hitsugaya was doing. She walked into the door but then stopped. She took a few steps closer and saw Karin and Hitsugaya together and talking happily. She smiled but then thought to herself, what is Karin doing here?
Rukia continued to watch them. Karin grabbed the tray, placed it in the corner, and sat on her knees in front of Hitsugaya who was sitting on the edge of the bed. Karin smiled and placed her head on his knee. Hitsugaya ran his hands through her hair with a content looking facial expression. Rukia smiled.
I guess no matter what Yamamoto-Taichou says or do, they'll always find their way to each other.
Rukia decided to respect their privacy and turned to walk away. In speaking of them finding their way to each other, she thought about Ichigo.
We'll see each other again. Karin and Hitsugaya-Taichou aren't the only ones who will have a happy ending.
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"Ne, Abarai-san?"
"Hai Hinamori."
"How long do you think it'll take until our plan comes into action?"
"Hopefully not too long. I can't stand to see the three of them suffering."
"You mean Karin-chan, Hitsugaya-Taichou, and Rukia-san?"
Renji nodded. Together they sat in a dark ceiling looking down waiting for Yamamoto. Suddenly, the door of Yamamoto's office opened and Yamamoto, Shunsui, Byakuya, and Ukitake walked in. Renji and Hinamori looked down and Hinamori turned on the video camera on her phone.
"Is there any update on the Kurosaki girl?" Yamamoto asked.
Shunsui shook his head, Byakuya remained silent, and Ukitake said no.
"I see."
Ukitake lifted his head, "Yamamoto-Taichou, what exactly are you planning to do with Karin-chan?"
"Nothing."
"Is it really nothing? Or do you not want us to know?"
Shunsui gave Ukitake a warning glance.
"Ukitake-Taichou, Karin has a very high reiatsu level, high enough to be a captain. I've decided that I want to train her. You know very well that she will be my successor."
"Hai." Ukitake said.
Shunsui glanced worriedly at Ukitake, "Taichou, was there something you needed with us?"
"Yes. I need you three to observe Karin's every move and find her weakness. However, this is not why I have gathered you here. I would like to discuss to you about something you may not be aware of. I'm deeply pleased with your services, however, I would like to bring up that there is no use in concealing it from me. Amongst the three of you there is a traitor."
The three shinigamis tensed up.
"That can't be, the three of us have done everything you've told us." Shunsui said.
"Indeed you are correct, however, this person has something planned out. Now, which one of you three is disobeying my orders?"
Neither of them said anything.
"I see, well keep doing what you're doing, however I warn you right now, you will pay dearly for considering in disobeying me." The three of them just stared at Yamamoto-Taichou.
"You are dismissed."
Ukitake, Shunsui, and Byakuya walked out of Yamamoto's office. Yamamoto stared at a photo of all the Captains. He picked it up, took the picture out of the frame, and shred it to pieces. He then got up and left his office.
After five minutes, Hinamori finally took a deep breath. Renji looked up at her. What they just saw wasn't much but hearing that there was a traitor amongst the three of the top Taichous, was something very unexpected. Renji got up and helped Hinamori up.
"We should get back to the meeting spot and show this to Rukia." Hinamori nodded and the two of them sneakily left Yamamoto's office to look for Rukia.
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Rukia had set up a meeting with the supporters of infiltrating Soul Society. They just finished watching the video clip that Hinamori took with her camera phone.
"This is something new," she said trying to digest the info.
Yachiru smiled, "Eh, this is getting exciting ne Ken-chan?"
Kenpachi smirked.
"Demo, what do we do now? The three of them are very strong and intelligent Taichous. They're bound to find out about our plan just like that." Hanataro said worriedly.
"Not unless we figure out who the traitor Yamamoto-Taichou talks about is." Rukia said. Everyone in the room sat there trying to comprehend the situation.
"I got it!" Matsumoto said. Everyone looked in her direction, "I think all of us should spy on them. Hinamori you spy on Ukitake since you're closer to him. Renji, you spy on Kuchiki-Taichou since you're his fuku-Taichou. Also, one of us will have to figure out who will spy on Shunsui-Taichou. We have to be more discreet. I think until then, we should keep our eyes on Karin-chan and see what will happen. I've already contacted Ichigo and everyone in the human world. They are training to prepare for invading Soul Society. It's best if all of you start training as well."
Everyone talked amongst themselves and agreed.
"Okay, the next meeting will be next week. Until then, do not get caught." Rukia said. As everyone filed out through the door, Renji stood up and quickly walked out. Hinamori watched him rush away and frowned. The whole situation has been bothering him. Hinamori got up and followed him.
Rukia and Matsumoto watched the two leave in a hurry. They both smiled. The two of them started walking out the room.
"I think it's about time that Hinamori moved on," Matsumoto said. Rukia nodded. "Yes, and the same goes for Renji."
"They don't look bad together."
"I think so too."
"So how are you doing Rukia-chan."
"I'm fine and you?"
"Oh fine, fine, except for seeing Urahara naked."
Rukia choked, "YOU WHAT?!"
Matsumoto told Rukia everything that happened in her brief visit to the human world. Rukia smiled. "I see so now Yuzu-chan is training. I always knew she had it in her."
Matsumoto saw the longing in Rukia's eyes to see Ichigo again, "It's going to be okay. You'll see him again."
Rukia nodded.
"Well, Rukia-chan, do you want to have dinner with Karin, Hanataro, Yachiru, and I tonight?"
"Hai."
Matsumoto smiled and the two of them continued walking. Not too far Karin watched the two chat.
Was she hearing things? She just heard that Rukia wanted to see a guy named Ichigo again. Who was this Ichigo person? Why did it sound familiar? Also, was this person human like the girl that Hitsugaya loved? Is that why Rukia was imprisoned before, because she too fell in love with a human?
Karin felt something weird. Somehow, she felt like there was something she knew but she couldn't put her hand on it.
"Strange," she whispered. Karin put those thoughts into the back of her mind. She continued to walk until she saw Ukitake.
"Ukitake-Taichou!"
Ukitake turned his head and Shunsui and Byakuya nodded and went their separate ways.
"Karin-chan what's going on?"
"Oh well, I was on my way to the tower."
"Oh ….. why?"
"Unohana-Taichou said it was my turn to deliver Toshiro's meal up."
Ukitake nodded.
Wait, she said Toshiro.
"Oh well that's good, listen I have to get going. I have a lot of paper work to finish. I'll talk to you later."
"Okay Taichou. Bye."
Ukitake walked away and turned a corner. Karin went on ahead towards the tower. Once she made it up there, she immediately opened the bar door and sat right on Hitsugaya's bed.
Hitsugaya smiled and sat up. He was just taking a nap and woke up from Karin jumping on his bed. He watched her smile at him.
"I brought you your tray."
"Arigato."
"No problem. So, have any ideas on what you're going to do once you get out? You are finally going to be out of here tomorrow." She said excitedly.
Hitsugaya loved to see her smile. His heart melted hearing her voice. Just being with her right now made him all happy inside despite being locked up in a tower.
"Um not really."
Karin gasped, "What do you mean not really! You're finally going to be out of this place! You'll be able to walk around freely and watch the sky from a better view." Hitsugaya smiled at her enthusiasm.
"I don't know. There are a lot of things I want to do. It's just I can't do them," he said sadly.
"What do you mean? I know how about when you get released, you and me go out and go around Seireitei."
"I can't."
"Why not?"
He couldn't tell her that he isn't really supposed to make contact with her, but he didn't want to hurt her feelings.
"I'll probably have a load of paper work to do."
"Aw c'mon Toshiro, just one day please? One more day off can't be that bad. Plus, don't you want to hang out with lil ol' me? Am I not cool enough for you?"
"No it's not that it's just –
"Just what? Why can't you hang out with me?" Karin was beginning to become angry. Hitsugaya felt the air become warmer.
"It's not that I don't want to hang out with you, I just uh. I like hanging out with you so much that uh …. you'll distract me. Yeah that's it. You'll be distracting me."
Karin grinned. "So, I'm distracting?"
Hitsugaya blushed.
"How so Toshiro?"
"Uh ….." Karin saw him stuttering and figuring out a way to explain himself.
"Oh I'm just kidding Toshiro. Gosh you don't have to get so intense."
Hitsugaya relaxed.
"Well, Toshiro, I have to get going. I'm having dinner in you're office with Matsumoto, Rukia, Hanataro, and Yachiru. I'll talk to you tomorrow. But don't forget, I want to be the first person to walk with you out of this tower."
Karin smiled and got up to leave taking the partially finished tray.
Hitsugaya watched her walk away and a small smile spread across his face.
Karin walked away from the tower. Hidden in the shadows a figure stepped out. His long white hair cascaded down his back. Another figure stepped out of the shadows; his long black hair flowed down his back gracefully. His white scarf following behind. Finally, one more figure came out a straw-hat lay on his head covering his face. The three of them stared at each other.
"How long shall we keep doing this?" The man with the white hair asked.
"Until he stops suspecting us." The man with the scarf replied.
"That might take a while." The other man with the straw hat said.
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Okay everyone just letting you know I will not update another chapter on Friday but I will on Saturday.
I hope I redeemed myself from the dull chapter with this chapter.