"Where is she?" Kenpachi said as he was running around the Seireitei so he can have another match with Kalia. The battle with the soul reapers has ended and all of Kalia's friends have been set free. Ryo has also been clear of all of his charges. "Where are you, Kalia?"

"I think she's this way." Yachiru said as she was trying to guide him, but neither of them had a clue to where she was. Michael looked out the window and saw what was going on.

"He's got a one track mind." Michael said. Then Sai came in and entered the room.

"Hey, Michael. Where is everyone?" Sai said.

"Mrs. Kurosaki, Mr. Ishida, and Mr. Sado went to speak with the head captain so we can go back home. Byakuya is trying to clear any charges held up against the Kuchiki clan." Michael said. "He claims that this is a shot to his family pride and he needs to try and fix it before word goes around."

"What about Kalia and Ryo?" Sai said.

"I don't know." Michael said.

"Well, let's go look for them." Sai said.

"Sai, I think we should just leave them alone." Michael said. "Ryo barely escaped execution and just met his father. Kalia just learned what happened to hers. They're going through a lot and need some time."

"Michael, that's why we need to find them. They're both going through a hard time and need our support." Sai said. Michael thought about it and figured they could be really upset.

"I guess when you put it like that, we should go look for them." Michael said.

…

Kalia

Kalia was alone as he stood at the top of Sogyoku Hill as she looked at the Seireitei. A lot has happened to her, but the one that had the most impact is learning what really happened to her father. She kept thinking about it and wonder who the mysterious person was.

'Who was that man? Why would he kidnap my Dad and keep him for five years?' Kalia thought. 'I might know what have happened to him now, but this answers a whole bunch of new questions.'

"There you are. I've been looking for you." Kalia turned around and was met with Ryusuke Ratta.

"Oh hey. You're one of the captains. It's Ryusuke, right?" Kalia said.

"That's right. Ryusuke Ratta, captain of squad thirteen. First, I wish to give my condolences. I heard what happened to your father."

"Thank you. I just wish I knew more. A lot of questions are running through my mind." Kalia said.

"The second thing I wanted was to give you this." Ryusuke said as he pulled a pentagonal shaped object out of his sleeve and handed it to her.

"What is it?" Kalia said.

"A substitute soul reaper pass." Ryusuke said. "You see, a few humans have been deemed worthy of having the powers of a soul reaper. Those who do are given this pass. It alerts you when hollows are attacking and it allows you to enter your soul reaper form."

"That last part sounds handy, but my earring allows me to do that." Kalia said as she showed it.

"Your earring?" Ryusuke said.

"I don't know how it works, but it just does." Kalia said.

"Intriguing." Ryusuke said. "Anyway, you are the third human to be given this. The first was named Kugo Ginjo, but he ended up betraying the Soul Society. The second was your father, Ichigo Kurosaki. He proved to be a great ally to the Soul Society. Now, that responsibility has been passed on to you."

"Wow." Kalia said. "If my Dad was here, he probably be proud. Thanks, Ryusuke." After she was given her pass, she went down the stairs that led to the top.

"Hey, Kalia!" She looked over to the side to see Michael and Sai.

"Hey guys. What's up?" Kalia said.

"We just wanted to make sure that you were alright since you just found out what really happened to your Dad." Sai said.

"I'm alright, really." Kalia said.

"Okay." Michael said.

"Do you know where Ryo is? We want to make sure that he's alright too?" Sai said.

"No, but I'm sure he's around here somewhere." Kalia said and they all began to look for him.

…..

Ryo

Ryo went out into the open field in the woods. He was wondering what was going to happen to him now. He accepted that he was going to die, but instead was set free. He also just met the father he never knew. While he was thinking, Rukia and Renji weren't that far and Rukia was trying to convince Renji to go and talk to him.

"Just go up there, Renji." Rukia said.

"I don't know. What do I even say to him?" Renji said.

"Just go." Rukia said as he pushed Renji in Ryo's direction and Ryo noticed him.

"Uh….hey there." Renji greeted.

"Mr. Abar…I mean fath…." Ryo stuttered because he doesn't know how to address him or even talk to him.

"Must be hard to figure out what to call me." Renji said.

"It's weird. What do you say to someone you never met, but was suppose to be a part of your life?" Ryo said and made Renji feel even guiltier.

"Ryo, you have to understand, your mother never told me she was pregnant with you. I just found out recently." Renji said. "If I would have known, I would have been there for you your entire life."

"Then how did you find out?" Ryo said.

"I was out and doing my own thing, when I heard something that caught my ear." Renji said. "I heard that a boy name Ryo Kuchiki was sent to execution. I managed to get a picture of you and saw you looked more like Rukia than Byakuya. I just felt that I had to know who the father was, so I did some research until I found your medical records. I saw my name was in it and I knew that you were my son. Sorry can't begin to cover how you must be feeling. It doesn't with me."

"I do understand your reason, but I'm still not sure how I feel about this." Ryo said. "I tried a few times to ask my mother about you, but I always saw that she got discouraged whenever I tried to mention it. Over time, I just let it all go."

"Both of you stop feeling sorry for yourselves." Rukia said as she stepped forward. "If anyone is to blame for you two being separated, it's me."

"Mother?" Ryo said.

"Ryo, I'm so sorry. I'm the one that kept you away from your father." Rukia said. "I didn't tell him because I was afraid I would bring disgrace to my brother's clan and trouble to both of them. Your father was your uncle's lieutenant and I thought my brother would be disappointed in both of us. It also wouldn't look good for a member of a noble family to get acquainted with someone born from the Rukon District. I let the fear I hold for my brother bested me."

"Rukia, that isn't a very good reason." Renji said. "You knew how I felt about you. I don't care what your brother had to say."

"I know and I'm sorry. I thought I was doing the right thing, but I was wrong." Rukia said. "I understand if you two are furious with me."

"I'm not mad, mother. It's just going to take me a little time to get use to this." Ryo said.

"Ryo, I promise you that we will make this work." Renji said. "Your mother and I will make this right and we'll be a real family."

"Really?" Ryo said.

"That sounds like a nice thing." Ryo looked past his mother and saw Kalia, Sai, and Michael.

"Kalia, Sai, Michael, what are you guys doing here?" Ryo said.

"We came looking for you." Michael said.

"We wanted to know if you were doing alright and it looks like we got our answer." Sai said.

"Anyway, those soul reapers have the senkaimon almost ready. Katie and Kenji will be glad to see you." Kalia said, but Ryo didn't seemed happy about that. Kalia saw the facial expression and knew what was he was going to say. "That is if you want to go."

"Actually Kalia, now that I know my father and I've been free of my charges, I've decided to stay here." Ryo said.

"Yeah, I get it." Kalia said. She was happy for him. She completed her mission and brought a family back together. The senkaimon was ready and everyone was getting ready to head home with Sankado setting them off.

"The senkaimon is ready to send you all home." Sankado said.

"Thank you and we're sorry for all the trouble." Orihime said.

"Since you are friends with Ichigo Kurosaki, I hope we can count on you when the time comes." Sankado said.

"You can count on that." Chad said. The senkaimon opened up and they were all eading straight in.

"Kalia." Kalia turned around and was met with Ryo and his family to see them off.

"I guess this it." Kalia said.

"It is, for now." Ryo said, implying that they will meet again.

"I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm going to miss having you around. Hope to see you soon." Kalia said.

"Same here. Thank you for coming for me and I hope you find your father soon." Ryo said.

"Thanks. So long." Kalia said and all six of them went through the senkaimon.

"Don't worry, if things are like how they were for me and Ichigo, you will see her sooner than you think." Rukia said and Ryo was sure hoping so.

…

World of the Living

Kalia and all the others were able to make it to the end of the passage, but they were only met with air.

"Wait, where is everything?" Sai said, but they all got the answer as they begin to plummet to the ground.

"Oh great, the other end opened right in the sky!" Kalia complained. They all were going to hit the ground, but they were all saved by a giant paper airplane and it was driven by Kisuke Urahara.

"It looks like you all made it safe and sound. It looks like thins were a success as well." Kisuke said.

"I'm not even going to ask how you knew where we were going to be or why we're riding a giant paper airplane." Kalia said.

"Well, you're mellower than your father is. When I did this for him, he tried to hurt me." Kisuke said.

"Mom, can we please go home?" Kalia said.

"I'll drop you all home. It is getting late." Kisuke said. First, he dropped off Michael.

"Bye, Michael." Kalia said as they all left. Then, Sai was dropped off at his home.

"Thanks for the ride." Sai said.

"See ya later, Sai." Kalia said.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Kalia." Sai said as they all left. Uryu and Chad were dropped off at home and Kisuke took Kalia and Orihime to Isshin's house and to get Kalia's body. The lights were still on and Orihime knocked on the door.

"Come in." Isshin said and both of them entered.

"We're back." Orihime said.

"Mommy!" Kenji and Katie cheered. Both of them and Gado went over to both of them to greet them.

"It's nice to see you too again." Isshin said.

"Wait, where's Ryo? I thought he would be back with you." Kenji said.

"Ryo's fine. He just wanted to stay home, but I think we'll see him again." Kalia said. She believed that they will.

…..

Hollow's World

In the world of the hollows, known as Hueco Mundo, someone was emerging. He shed his body and was laughing. The laugh of a maniac filled the air.

"Finally, I have awaken new power. I told her I be coming back. Watch out Kalia Kurosaki, I'm coming for you!"

To Be Continued….