Chapter Thirty Three

Ichigo was sitting in his classroom waiting for the teacher to return. After a few minutes Ochi-sensei walked into the class.

"Ok everyone quite down quite down," called Ochi-sensei as she put her book down, "Today we have a new student joining us for a few days." Many of the students burst into whispers.

"You can come in," called Ochi-sensei to the door which she left open. Walking into the class room was a 16 year old Botan. Botan wore the school uniform and his hair was held in a high ponytail.

"Everyone I would like to introduce Kuchiki Botan. He has come from his home country to visit is cousin Rukai who has been out sick," smiled Ochi-sensei as Botan walked up next to young woman. Ichigo stared at amazement at Botan. When Botan noticed Ichigo he smiled.

"Ichigo do you know him?" asked Keigo as he looked to Ichigo to Botan.

"Yeah," answered Ichigo as he watched Botan take a seat in the front of the class.

"Geeze he looks nothing like Rukai," said Keigo, "He actually looks more girly than her."

"He looks more like his brother," answered Ichigo in a whisper as he looked at Ochi-sensei.

During Lunch

Botan was sitting on the roof when Ichigo came out of the door that led to the stairs.

"Botan, what are you doing back here?" asked Ichigo as he walked over to Botan.

"I just wanted to come back to the living world," answered Botan who watched the students of Karakura High school walk around.

"But why did you come to the school?" asked Ichigo as he rested his arms on the railing and looked out into the sky.

"You made it sound so interesting and I wanted to try it out for a few days," answered Botan as he looked up at Ichigo.

"How long will you be in the human world?" asked Ichigo as he sat down next to Botan.

"As long as I want," answered Botan as he looked off into the distance.

"You mean you came here own your own?" said Ichigo in surprise.

"I had a feeling something bad was coming ," whispered Botan as he thought about the night he escaped the soul society.

Flash Back

It was the middle of the night as Botan changed into his shinigami uniform. Botan quickly tied his zanpakuto to his obi and pulled off his haori so it hid the small katana from view. Botan pulled his hair up and exited his room. Botan closed the door to his captain's quarters gently before flash stepping to the Senkaimon.

"I am leaving again," whispered Botan as he looked at the 5th division senkaimon, "But I sense something evil and I don't want to let Sato get caught up into it." Botan unsheathed his zanpakuto and pointed it at the gate. Electricity shot out of the tip of the wakizashi and the entrance opened. Botan sheathed his zanpakuto and held a hand up. A black and red butterfly landed on his hand.

"Please keep Sato safe Renji," whispered Botan as he entered into the Senkaimon. When the entrance to the human world open Botan saw the street that led to Urahara's shop and it was pouring. Botan walked out of the portal and landed gently on the wet ground. Only seconds after Botan landed on the ground he was soaked to the bone because it was raining so hard.

"What strange weather," mumbled Botan as he flash stepped to Urahara's shop. When Botan arrived at the front of the shop he pushed the door open gently and walked inside. Botan closed the door gently behind him.

"Botan, welcome back," greeted Kisuke who was lying on his side in his favorite spot.

"How have you been Kisuke?" asked Botan as he removed his shoes.

"I've been good so what is with the sudden visit?" asked Kisuke as he held up a card.

"What, you didn't miss me?" whined Botan as he removed his upper garments and dropped them on the ground.

"Of course we missed you Botan but why have you come now?" asked Kisuke as he watched Botan removed his hair band and shake his head to try to get water out of his hair.

"I sense a familiar presents in this little town of yours," answered Botan as he let his hair fall over his shoulders.

"Hm I think I have sensed this presents as well but the presents comes and goes as if it is able to hide itself," whispered Urahara as he got up from his spot, "Would you like some tea?"

"That would be great Kisuke," smiled Botan as he fallowed Kisuke to the back.

End of Flash Back

"Kurosaki-kun this is where you have been," came the voice of the orange haired girl Orihime.

"It seems you have people who care deeply for you Ichigo," smiled Botan as he got up.

"You do as well Botan," whispered Ichigo as he watched Botan walk away. Orihime watched as Botan passed her and started down the stairs.

"Kurosaki-kun who is Kuchiki-kun?" asked Orihime as she walked over to Ichigo.

"Botan is Byakuya's older brother," answered Ichigo.

"Is everything ok with Kuchiki-kun?" asked Orihime as she sat down next to Ichigo.

"Who knows with Botan, he hides away all his pain away behind a smiling mask," muttered Ichigo never saw Botan show weakness even when he is fatally wounded.

"Do you like Kuchiki-kun?" asked Orihime with a smile.

"I guess, he's very hard not to like," answered Ichigo as he looked up into the sky to see a flock of what looked to be yellow birds fly threw the sky.

Sorry for taking so long I have been caught up in other stories and school work. Hope you liked this chapter please review thanks ^_^