AAAAHHHH! I'm so sorry that this chapter took so long. I'm not going to lie to you, I've been out of school for like 2 or 3 weeks I think. I lost count, but I have been working on this chapter it just took me a while to figure out how I wanted it to end. Then Final Fantasy came out and well….I beat the game but I want all the trophies. Anyway! I really am sorry for taking so long and I just want to thank every single person who favorited and or followed this story. It really means a lot to me that you guys are sticking around waiting for me. I appreciate it so much. But here's it finally is. The 6th chapter and I really do hope you enjoy it. Without further adoo, Enjoy~!

Ichigo stayed in his room, laying on Shiros' bed for the rest of the night. He didn't go to say goodbye to the Jeagerjaquez when Emory yelled up for Elizabeth and Nel to go down since it was getting late. He wanted to say bye to them but he was so caught up on what Shiro had told him about Shuuhei that he didn't really bother. It's natural to be a bit shocked and secluded when you find out the person you were dating just so happened to be part of Yakuza. Ichigo didn't want to believe it though. He wanted to believe that he just got into some trouble and was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Of course he'll never be able to find out since every time he tries to contact him he never answers.

Ichigo wasn't stupid though. He knew that Shiro was talking about that Saturday night when he was out with Shuuhei and Grimmjow made an appearance. That would explain the invisible stares, Ichigo thought to himself as he turned to lay on his back.

If Shuuhei was Yakuza that would explain a lot of things. Why he's always so tired. Why he's always so busy. Why he always looks beat up half the time. Ichigo thought back to the last time he saw Shuuhei and remembered the bruises he had on his face. If he was Yakuza, does that mean that those bruises were from his boss? He thought once again.

Ichigo squinted his eyes at the sealing. Something wasn't adding up in his head. Why did he get punished when he was seen with me and Grimmjow? He sat up and looked at the door, tilting his head in the process. Before he could think anymore someone knocked on the door. "Ichi-nii. Everyone's gone and I'm coming in."

Ichigo didn't have a chance to answer before Karin made her way inside, closing the door behind her. She walked over to Ichigo and sat on the side of the bed, Ichigo just looked at her, knowing she had something to say. "So where do you and Grimm-kitty stand?"

Of course, Ichigo sighed. "I don't really know Karin. And honestly I don't want to think about that right now. I have other issues to deal with," Ichigo sighed as he rubbed the back of his neck. "What's wrong?" Karin asked, sliding more onto the bed and crossing her legs Indian style.

Ichigo was silent for a while, wondering what exactly he should say. He decided to just spill everything that has happened.

"That's pretty bad ass. Dating a Yakuza and all," Karin snickered. "Karin please, I really don't know what to do. For gods sake Shuuhei can be dying in a ditch somewhere and I'm just here sitting on a comfortable bed talking to you," Ichigo rubbed his face. "Well, wouldn't that help your chances with Grimm?"

"Karin! Not you too! Can we put Grimm aside for a while and focus on the real problem? Why the hell was he punished for being around us?" Ichigo hissed, still confused to no end.

"That, I can't answer but I'm sure that there is someone who can," Karin implied as she got off the bed and made her way towards the door. "What the hell is that supposed to mean?" Ichigo sighed, not liking how mature his sister sounded. "Who did you get the information from Ichi-nii?" Karin said, turning around to look at her brother one more time, smiling at herself when it looked like Ichigo realized what she was saying. She turned around once more and left after saying goodnight to Ichigo.

Ichigo on the other hand got off the bed and headed downstairs. The lights were off so he assumed that his dad was already asleep. He went straight to the sleeping albino and took his phone from off the table, quietly making his way outside after he grabbed the keys off the drawer and slowly made his way outside.

He closed the door behind him and instantly regretted not grabbing a jacket off the coat rack before stepping outside. He quickly walked over to the car and slid into the drivers' seat after unlocking the door. He warmed up the car and put on the heater so he doesn't freeze to death. It might be summer time but it gets really cold at night.

Ichigo sat there and pulled out Shiros phone, staring it down like it just offended his whole existence. Ichigo was never one to think about his plans so he quickly swiped Shiros phone so that it will take him to the front page and tapped on the text icon. He should really put a password on this thing, he chuckled to himself as he shook his head. He searched for Gins number and sent off a message.

Ichigo: I'm not going to beat around the bush so I'm going to need you to answer some questions

Ichigo looked at the phone and was surprised that not even a second later he got a text back

Gin: I'm going to guess that this is Koi's brother

Koi? Ichigo thought to himself. He put the thought aside and realized that Gins answer was more of a statement than a question. He sent off another text.

Ichigo: Yea, And I suggest you answer my questions or I can make sure you never see Shiro EVER. It would be a shame if your relationship ended before it evens starts

Gin: That's quite mean of you. Ya sure that Koi would appreciate it?

Ichigo: He'll get over it

Sorry Shiro, Ichigo sighed. He didn't want to put their relationship at stake, even if the guy was a Yakuza. Once Shiro had a target in mind he didn't care who they were, he would get them. And Ichigo felt kind of bad for putting his relationship with mystery man on the line but he needed some answers and he would stop at nothing to get them.

A few minutes passed and Ichigo was scared that Gin decided he didn't want to mess with Shiro anymore. That actually made him a bit mad that he was playing with his brothers' emotions but that quickly died down when he got a text with an address on it. He looked at it in question but understood what it was for. He started up the car completely and pulled out of the driveway, making his way to said location, not noticing the set of eyes that watched him drive off.

Ichigo pulled up to an abandoned warehouse that was on the outskirts of Tokyo. He regretted not bringing some sort of weapon since this place looked way too dangerous. He parked the car and slid out of the seat, walking towards the warehouse but not before he closed the car door and locked it. He took out Shiros phone and deleted the conversation he had with Gin. He walked through the doors and was greeted by a stare he knew all too well. He looked up to see Gin leaning on a crate and staring in his direction. Ichigo scowled at him.

"It was you. You were there that night. You were the one who kept staring at us. Are you the one who told your boss about Shuuhei?" Ichigo asked, not pausing between questions.

"Mah, not even a hello? It's a pleasure to meet you," Gin smiled. Ichigo was put off by his smile. "I'm not here to be friends with you,"

"I can tell," Gin chuckled as he popped off the crate, walking up to Ichigo who stayed in place. Gin stopped a few feet away from him. Ichigo was able to make out some of Gins features and couldn't help but compare him to a sly fox.

They stared at each other for a few minutes in silence, trying to size the other up. Ichigo was the first to break the silence, tired of trying to figure out the man in front of him. "Are you going to answer my questions?"

Gin stared Ichigo down for a few more seconds before answering. "I wasn't the one ta tell the boss about Hisagi. Someone else must've been there that night and reported 'im,"

"That doesn't explain what he got in trouble for. Was it because of me or because of Grimmjow?"

"I can't answer that. It's not my place ta say," Gin commented as he put his hands in his pocket.

"Then answer me this, What do you know about Shuuhei?"

"Do ya really wanna know? Ya seem like the kind who doesn't like snoopin' around,"

"I'm here aren't I?

Gin let out a small chuckle. "What exactly do ya wanna know?"

Ichigo looked at the ground and lifted his eyes to meet Gins slit ones. "Everything."

"You and I both know that I can't go ahead an tell ya "everything", " Gin grinned as he turned around, walking towards a discarded chair. He flipped it over then sat down on it as he looked up at Ichigo, a sly grin in place as he looked him over.

Ichigo walked over to Gin and looked down at him, a scowl in place. "I want you to tell me what you can,"

Gins sly grin grew even more. Ichigo was taken aback, but he didn't show it on his face as he sat down in front of Gin who began to tell him everything he could.

::+::

A few weeks ago

Aizen was sitting on his desk re-watching the video that was sent to him a while back of Shuuhei being seen with Grimmjow and the red head. He looked away from the screen when he heard a knock on the door. "Come in".

Tousen walked in and made his way towards Aizen who looked at him with displeasure.
"What is it that you want?" He asked solemnly, his eyes returning to the screen in front of him.

"It's really late and you weren't in bed…"

"I see…" The brunette sighed as he looked up at Tousen. "Come look at this," Aizen gestured for Tousen to come to his side to take a look at the screen. Tousen made his way over and looked onto the screen, a bit taken aback at what he saw. Not the teal haired man or Shuuhei, but the one who stood out the most, Ichigo.

"It can't be,"

"But it is. To think that Masaki had a child. That would explain why Isshin suddenly… disappeared…after the "incident," Aizen claimed as he stood up from his seat. "But what I want to know is why someone else sent this to me and not Gin. I had him follow Shuuhei that night and he hasn't gotten back to me. Do you know where he is?" Aizen said as he looked out the window.

"I don't. I haven't seen him since the day he came back but why is Isshin's son with Shuuhei and the Jeagerjaquez boy?"

Aizen couldn't help but let out a small chuckle. "Isn't it obvious? Isshin's son is involved with our little Shuuhei. How he's involved with the Jeagerjaquez boy I don't know, But we are about to find out," Aizen said as he turned around to close his laptop and headed towards the door. "Let's go to sleep. We'll deal with everything in the morning."

Tousen walked over to the door and held it open for Aizen who walked out, thinking of what he was going to do with Shuuhei tomorrow, and how he should deal with Gin the next time he sees him.

::+::

Aizen was sitting at his desk, Tousen beside him as Shuuhei made his way inside after being called by his boss. He stood in front of the desk, his hands in his pockets as he looked between Aizen and Tousen.

"How's your day going so far Shuuhei?" Aizen asked as he leaned forward, his head on the palm of his hands. Shuuhei was put off by his boss's behavior but he didn't let it show on his face. "Eh…my day is going well so far even though it's only twelve in the afternoon."

"A jokester. Wonderful. Listen I'm not one to beat around the imaginary bushes so I'll just come out and ask. What is your relationship with the Jeagerjaquez boy? I ordered you to kill him and now it seems to me the the two of you are looking quite friendly. I thought you would have learned your lesson after the first time," Aizen squinted his eyes in question. Shuuhei looked at him confused. "I don't know what you're talking about," Shuuhei squinted back at him. Aizen let out a disappointed sigh and turned his laptop to show Shuuhei what was on the screen. Shuuhei was meet with a screenshot of him standing in front of Grimmjow with Ichigo standing on the sidelines looking at them.

"There is no point in lying to me. I know that you and the boy have already met outside of "work". Now, I will ask again. What is your relationship with the boy?" Aizen asked once more, his voice dropping a few octaves with much irritation.

Shuuhei continued to look at the screen in front of him. Who was there? he thought to himself in anger. He let out a shaky sigh. "Besides the job that was given to me I have no relationship with him. He just happened to know my….Boyfriend. And even if I did have some sort of relationship to him, I would still take care of my Job," Shuuhei hissed.

"Well that's wonderful to know that you are not one to be attached to people. So then the redhead is your current lover?"

"That is correct, sir"

"When was the las time you've spoken to him?" Aizen smiled, leaning a bit more forward.

Shuuhei looked away from Aizen. A bit of guilt showed in his eyes. He hasn't spoken to Ichigo since that Saturday so it's been almost a week. He knew Ichigo was calling him but he was on the phone with his actual lover all these days so he didn't want to think about Ichigo. Especially since the person he was supposed to kill told him straight up that he was in love with his right-now-boyfriend. But he did feel a bit bad since Ichigo was actually trying and he was just messing with him.

"I uh…I haven't talked to him since that night…" Shuuhei sighed.

A smile started to form on Aizen lips. "What a shame," was the last thing Aizen said before two men came in and grabbed a hold of Shuuhei, each grabbing him by the arm.

"Wha- What's going on? What are you doing?!" Shuuhei yelled, trying to remove the grip the two men had on his arms.

"Well, you see, I need to make sure that you aren't doing anything behind my back so I'm sending you to be questioned thoroughly," Aizen said as he stood up and made his way towards Shuuhei who was staring up at him with a death glare. "What the hell do you mean? I told you everything! I answered you honestly!" Shuuhei bawled.

"Yes, well," Aizen grabbed a hold of Shuuheis chin, a grin in his lips, "I just want to make sure. And don't worry, I'll take care of your little….lover," Aizen said as he stepped back, dodging Shuuheis attempt at a head butt. "You'll regret this!" Shuuhei yelled as he was taken away by the men after Aizen swerved his hand.

The door closed and Aizen leaned on his desk, looking at the picture of Ichigo. "Was it really necessary to interrogate Shuuhei any further-"

"Are you questioning me?" Aizen interrupted. Tousen looked away from Aizen, not wanting to make him believe he was becoming disloyal. "Now that we've dealt with Shuuhei, it's time to deal with our fox. Call Ulquiorra and tell him to track him down," Aizen ordered as he stood back up and took a seat in his chair behind the desk. Tousen bowed and left the room leaving Aizen to look at the screen in front of him. He chuckled to himself, zooming in on Ichigo.

"Oh Isshin. What a beautiful son you have. Now that I know he exist I think it's time to say hello to my little nephew," Aizen laughed silently.

::+::

It's been almost a week since Shuuhei has been confined and Aizen, who was now standing in front of the man, has been visiting him a few times to make sure he wasn't dead since he was needed for the plan that he has thought up in order to get Ichigo. It was a Thursday night and Shuuhei looked beaten and starved. He looked up at Aizen a few times before he realized that motion was painful so he casted his eyes onto Aizens' feet instead.

"It's come to my attention that I knew nothing about you so I've decided to conduct some background check on you and I found the most interesting thing," Aizen started as he made his way to stand in front of Shuuhei. The man himself didn't move since he had quite the beating so any movement he were to pull would backfire.

"It seems that not only are you dating Isshin's son but you are also involved with a freelance assassin across the states,"

"How did you-"

"I told you. I did some digging. Or at least I had Ulquiorra do some digging for me. But that's irrelevant. Were you going to tell him?" Aizen smiled down at him. Shuuhei stayed silent, averting his eyes this time. "I'll take that as a no. What a shame. By the looks of it the boy really has it in for you," He chuckled as he pulled out a phone. Shuuhei slightly looked up to see what he pulled out and squinted a bit to see that Aizen had his cellphone held in his hands. Aizen flipped it open. "You have a lot of pictures with both you and your current lovers. Did you know that your Kensei Muguruma came for my head once?" Aizen continued as he looked down at Shuuhei who looked up at him in shock. Aizen laughed to himself. "Now now, don't look so surprised. Ulquiorra knows how to get the job done. The only reason we haven't contacted the red head is because he's involved with some people I don't need to see right now. If I were to make a move on him all hell will break loose. You and I both know I like to keep things under the radar. But don't worry, once you heal up I have the perfect job for you," Aizen said as he turned around towards the door. He knocked on it and it was swung open Szayel.

"Have a wonderful evening, Shuuhei Hisagi," Aizen chuckled as he left the room, leaving Szayel to tend to Shuuhei.

Szayel let out a sigh and looked down at the poor mess in front of him. "I told you to be careful and now bot of your lovers might as well be dead," was the last thing Shuuhei heard before he lost consciousness from the pain.

::+::

Tousen walked into Aizens office, said man leaning on the window looking down at the city. "Gin has been on and off lately but it doesn't look like it's anything suspicious. We were able to track his phone and it looks like he's at home at the moment," Tousen stopped in front of the desk.

"What could that Gin be up to? He's never defied me once up until now. There has to be some kind of reason…," Aizen grunted as he turned to look at Tousen. "Perhaps there is something that happened that night that must have stopped him from telling you?" Tousen inquired. "Perhaps….The question now is what," Aizen spoke before he was caught off by a few rings. He grabbed the phone that was in his pocket, forgetting that he had Shuuhei's cell. He looked at the number to see that it was Kensei that was calling. A smile appeared on his face as he flicked his finger, answering the call.

"And to who might I owe the pleasure?" Aizen grinned in a robust tone. It was silent for a few minutes before Kensei decided to answer. "Where's Shuuhei?"

"Shuuhei is being held downstairs since it seems his current lover is that of the enemy but no worries. He's still alive," Aizen grinned. "Last time I checked," He added as an afterthought. "It's been a while Aizen" Kensei hissed through gritted teeth. "Oh, so you do remember me?"

"How could I forget the person who didn't hesitate to almost put a bullet in my head. You were a tough one along with that Shiba fellow," Kensei laughed.

"Yes he is a hard one to take down," Aizen sighed. "So why haven't you come to pay me a visit?"

"Trust me, there are a lot of people who want yo dead, but with you dead I wouldn't have a job since most of my targets are linked to you in some sort of way so I'm taking the small fries out before I get to the big boss,"

"As much as I want to say that you should be thanking me, I must ask you to refrain from killing my men who are overseas. It's very hard to do business when you don't know what's going on on the other side of the world," Aizen grunted.

"You and I both know I can't do that. How am I to survive otherwise?" Kensei grinned. "Plus there are other reasons why I can't take you out right now,"

"Whatever do you mean?" Aizen feigned ignorance.

"Let's not play dumb, Aizen. Everyone in the "Business" knows what you're packing. That's the only reason why no one has hired me to take you out. You have a few officials behind you and then there's that drug everyone wants a piece of. You're no God but you're definitely up there in the heights," Kensei remarked, not in the mood to play games. "So what's it going to take? What do you want?" Kensei spoke once again.

"Hm… Straight to the point. I like that. How long will it take you to get here?"

"Maybe two days if I leave now,"

"Until then" Aizen said hanging up before Kensei could say anything else. "This is perfect. I know exactly how to get the boy, and destroy that damn Emory and his son. Then once I find out where Isshin and the others are there will be no one standing in my way," Aizen laughed to himself, opening one of the drawers in front of him. He pulled out a bottle with the name "Hogyoku" on it.

"What are you going to do with that?" Tousen asked, a bit skeptical of Aizen. "This bottle is going to get me what I want. And Shuuhei and Muguruma are going to be the perfect ones to help me achieve it," Aizen smiled as he walked around the table and towards Tousen. He lifted the bottle up and dropped it in front of Tousen, sad man catching it before it hit the floor.

"Go give Shuuhei a drink. I'm sure he's thirsty after everything he was put through," was all Aizen said before he left the room leaving Tousen in the room by himself. He looked down at the bottle and squinted. Why did he have this in his desk?, was all Tousen thought before he left the room, making his way downstairs to the room Shuuhei was being held in.

::+::

Gin had walked into Aizens office Friday morning, after being called that morning about something urgent. He looked over to Aizen who was seated in his seat behind his desk, Tousen standing ever so sternly beside him.

"Gin, I haven't seen you for quite some time. Where have you been?" Aizen smiled, leaning his head onto his hand, as he sent a smile Gins way. "Home. Haven't been called in since the last job so I thought I'll have some me time for a while b'fore you give me other stuff to do," Gin answered nonchalantly. "I thought you may have gotten yourself into some trouble since you never reported on what happened that Saturday night," Aizen spoke, lying about his concern. "Ah, well I did as ya said but I lost 'em half way, but I guess it was fine since you still found out," Gin grinned.

"Lucky aren't we? Well since it seems like you aren't busy today, I need you to go collect something for me," Aizen smiled. "And that is?"

"I sent some guys to pick up a payment but they've been gone for quite some time, so I think that maybe they might need a little help. So why don't you go over and help them out," Aizen said as he slid a piece of paper to the end of the desk. Gin walked up to the desk and picked up the small piece of paper.

"A convenient store?"

"They owe us some money since I let them rent out the building to use for their products and they're past due on their payment. So will you be a dear and go help the boys get my rent money?" Aizen smiled. Gin sent back a sly grin. "Why of course," Gin smiled, showing his pearl white teeth. He turned around and headed towards the door and walking out, closing the door behind him. Aizen still had a smile on his face as he stared at the door in front of him. "Get Redder to follow him and report to me about everything he does," Aizen smiled as he turned on his computer, a picture of Ichigo making itself known. Tousen nodded and made his way towards the door, noticing that Aizen was acting a little different than usual.

Aizen opened the door to Shuuheis cell. He walked in, his head held high as he looked down at the mess of a person in front of him. Shuuhei was sprawled out on the hard metal bed that was propped up against the wall. His eyes heavily lidded as if he was having trouble staying awake. Shuuhei's eyes met that of Aizens. Said man slid down to Shuuhei's level to look him in the eyes. "Hello, Shuuhei. How are you doing today?" The brunette asked, a smile reaching his lips. Shuuhei only answered in heavy pants. "It seems the drug is slowly taking affect. Don't worry, once you get used to it, you'll feel like you're on top of the world. And then after you stabilize, you and your boyfriend will get me what I want,"

Shuuhei looked up at Aizen with questioning eyes. "Kensei had called. He should be here tomorrow to help me with something I need," Aizen grinned. "It wouldn't hurt to tell you. See, your current lover is the son of one of the men who used to work with me. And that man is the husband of my sister who died in a…tragic… incident. So that makes his son my nephew and he reminds me oh so much of my sister, so I thought it would be nice to…greet him. But if I try to get close to him, like I explained before, Isshin and the others will not hesitate to kill me. That's why I need you to get better. Stronger. So that you can protect me. You want to protect me right?" Aizen tilted his head, eyes squinted as they met Shuuheis. The sprawled man slowly lifted his head and brought it back down, making Aizen smile in happiness.

"I'm so glad you want to protect me," Aizen stood as he patted Shuuhei on the head. I'll bring someone in with your "Meal" and hopefully tomorrow you'll be good as new to greet your lover. Until then," Aizen said as he walked towards the door, opening it and walking out. He nodded to a man that was standing across from him to go ahead inside with Shuuhei's meal. "Give him extra today. I want him ready by tomorrow morning…," Aizen deadpanned as he walked away towards the elevator.

As he got on the elevator Aizens phone started to ring. He reached into his pocket to pull the contraption out. He saw that he got a text from Redder. Curious as to what it could be he slid his finger on the screen to open it. He clicked on the message and saw that it was a picture of Gin standing oddly close to someone who looked like Ichigo, except pure white. Aizens eyes squinted as an intense grinned appeared on his face. A chuckled escaped his lips as the elevator rung, telling him that he has reached his floor. He sent the picture to himself, as he stepped out of the elevator, making his way to his office.

Once inside he went straight to his computer to download the picture he just sent himself. He placed it next to the picture he has of Ichigo, his smile growing so big it engulfed his face.

"Twins," was the last thing he said before he started laughing hysterically to himself.

::+::

Midnight

Ichigo was pacing back and forth, Gin watching his every move. The silvered hair fox had explained everything he could to the red head about Shuuhei and by the way Ichigo was pacing, he did not take it well. Gin explained a little bit about himself and when he first met Shuuhei. He explained when Shuuhei started working, how many jobs he had taken on and how they involved people whom his boss wanted dead. The last thing he explained was that Shuuhei had another lover. He refrained from saying his name but, after the few tears that were shed after that revelation he knew that that was the thing that got to him the most.

Gin didn't know how to comfort Ichigo since he was never in that type of situation so he just left him alone to deal with it himself. After a few minutes he got up and now we are in the present.

"That fucking bastard! All this time he was going out with someone else?" He hissed

"It amazes me that that's the only thing that seems to make ya angry," Gin cackled to himself. As if hearing what he said Ichigo stopped pacing and turned to Gin. Brown eyes full of hatred. "Do you know where he is?"

"Eh?"

"You know don't you. Where he is right now?" Ichigo hissed as he moved closer to Gin. Said man stayed in his spot, not afraid of the wild beast that was standing in front of him. "Now ya know I can't do that. You'll get in a lot a trouble-"

"Does it look like I care? I'm here with a man who tortures people for a fucking living. There is nothing in this world that could possibly scare me," Ichigo growled.

"What about yer family being in danger?" Gin said, his eyes opening, showing off his sky blue eyes. Ichigo was taken aback and fell silent. Brown eyes meeting blue.

"Just me being here is a problem, but I want to see yer brother again that I risked this little meeting of ours. If anyone from my job found out that I met with you tonight, not only will I be in big trouble but yer family will be in so much danger you would have to leave the country. Aizen isn't someone to be messed with. If he feels that you are betraying him in any sort a way he will correct ya before you even have the chance to realize what happened," Gin explained.

Ichigo stayed quiet. He didn't know what to say. Especially since in this moment Gin knew more about the industry and there was no way Ichigo could fight against that. He squinted down at the floor as if it insulted him. He was so angry and he needed to take it out on something. Anything. But he didn't know what to do. He would have never guessed any of these things relating Shuuhei but now that he knew he honestly didn't know what to do with that information.

A long silent moment passed, Ichigo still looking at the floor and Gins eyes slit once again as he looked over the man in front of him. He really does look like her…, Gin thought to himself.

"I guess it's over," Ichigo sighed, breaking the silent air.

"What?" Gin asked, confused of that statement.

"I said I guess it's over. My relationship with Shuuhei. It's over. I have no reason to wait for him knowing that even if we did break it off he has someone elsewhere," Ichigo sighed as he took out his brothers' phone. He looked at the time to see that it was past three in the morning. Ichigo let out another sigh.

"It's gettin' late," Gin spoke as he made his way towards the exit, but before he made it there Ichigo grabbed his wrist. Gin turned half way to look at Ichigo who stared up at him with a determined look.

"One last question," Ichigo said as he let go of Gins wrist. Gin turned to fully look at Ichigo. He nodded his head as if giving Ichigo the go ahead.

"Is there something you are hiding from me and my brother? Something important? I'm used to being lied to, but Shiro hates it," Ichigo stated in a deadpanned tone. Gin was a bit taken aback by that statement. Ichigo's eyes were screaming that he knew something but Gin didn't know what it was. Gins eyes shone in the room as he met brown.

Ichigo can see a bit a remorse in Gins eyes, before he could talk Ichigo spoke up once again. "Actually. Never mind…" Ichigo smiled. "You don't have to say anything. Just know… that if you hurt my brother, Aizen isn't the only person you'll have to deal with," was the last thing Ichigo said to Gin. Gins eyes were slit once again as he watched Ichigo leave the premises.

Ichigo unlocked the car and jumped into the driver's seat, quickly turning on the ignition and driving off, putting everything Gin said in the back of his mind so that he can safely drive home.

Gin stood there after Ichigo left, his head down as he stared down towards the floor. He was caught off guard. That only ever happened once and he wishes to forget that night. He felt like Ichigo knew something very important. Like he had remembered something that was deep in his mind. For the first time in a while Gin felt scared. If Ichigo remembered what he wanted to forget, then something bad was going to happen.

"What have I done?" was the last thing Gin said before the sound of thunder resonated throughout the night sky.

Ichigo parked the car and quickly ran inside, the heavy rain drenching him as he took out his keys to unlock the door. He silently closed the door not wanting to wake anyone. He put his back up against the door and slid down. Heavy rain and thunder wasn't his favorite thing in the world. He hated this type of weather because it always reminded him of what happened that night 14 years ago. And the more he remembered the more he started to gain information he didn't know he forgot.

Being in the same room with Gin for over two hours reminded him about something. Something he could never forget but he didn't understand why he brought back those memories. And then it finally hit him. He remembered seeing his eyes there. Those piercing morning sky blue irises. Why did I forget something so important? Was all Ichigo could think, tears forming under his eyes, before he heard a pair of footsteps approaching him.

He looked up to see that it was his dad, his face showing concern and sadness. He stooped down and picked up Ichigo princess style. "Dad…"

"Shhh, you don't have to say anything. I'll take you to bed," Isshin whispered as he walked towards the stairs. Ichigo looked towards the couch to see that Shiro was no longer on it. Ichigo quickly turned his head towards his father but before he had the chance to panic Isshin answered his question.

"He's in bed. After you went on your little drive I took him upstairs. Yuzu and Karin are safe in your room," Isshin spoke silently as he made his way up the stairs.

Ichigo looked at him, eyes turned away because he didn't want to talk about what he did. "You don't have to tell me what you did if you don't want to but… You know you can tell me anything that's bothering you right?" Isshin whispered as he opened the door Shiros' room. Ichigo nodded once before he was put down onto Shiros' bed.

Shiro, as if on cue, wrapped his arms around Ichigo as if protecting him from something. Ichigo didn't realize how tired he was until he felt the comfort of the bed and the sound of Shiros' heartbeat. Isshin placed his hand on Ichigo's head and passed his hand through his head. "Goodnight," Isshin whispered, before leaving the room and heading downstairs.

Ichigos eyelids slowly started to feel heavy and before he knew it, slumber had taken him.

::+::

Saturday morning came with bad breath sneaking into Ichigo's nose. He opened his eyes to see that his brother was face to face with him, mouth open and breathing heavily. He didn't think when he shoved Shiros' face away from his, successfully pushing him off the remainder of the bed.

"BWAH! SON OF A BITCH!" Shiro yelled as he grabbed his head in pain. "Ah. Sorry Shiro. Your morning breath is really bad," Ichigo apologized as he pushed himself up of the bed, looking over to see Shiro groveling on the floor.

"If ya were really sorry ya wouldn't have pushed me off of the bed!"

"Guess I'm not really sorry," Ichigo laughed as he moved to the side, his father throwing himself at Ichigo with every thought to kick him down. He crashed into the wall beside Shiro, a whine coming from the poor albino indicating that his father landed on the poor man. Isshin quickly got up. "Blocked my attack again! You are getting better every time, Ichigo!" Isshin laughed. "Shiro, my boy, are you alright? Talk to daddy!"

"Shut the hell up, you giant sack of goat meat! I don't need this first thing in the morning!" Shiro yelled at his father as he stood up and kicked him in the back, making Isshin fall forward onto the bed.

"MASAKIIIIII! Why is our child so mean to me?!" The father cried to a picture of his late wife.

"Where'd that picture come from?" Ichigo asked, but before he could answer a small voice broke through the room. "Good Morning everyone!" Yuzu smiled as she peeked her head into the room from the corridor.

"I knocked but I guess you guys couldn't hear me. I was going to make breakfast and wanted to ask if there was anything in particular you guys wanted to eat," Yuzu asked, as she made her way inside. Ichigo smiled and tapped her on the head. "Anything you make for us is perfectly fine, Yuzu," Ichigo smiled.
"But make some of those really fluffy pancakes! The batter is in the cupboard above the fridge!" Shiro yelled as he hopped over the bed, stepping over his dad to get to Yuzu and Ichigo.

"I wouldn't be able to reach that Shiro-nii," Yuzu pouted. "That's why I'm going to the kitchen to get it for ya, oh lovely sister of mine," Shiro sang out of the room, but not before giving Yuzu a kiss on the forehead. "To think he was angry a few seconds ago," Yuzu laughed. "Your cooking will always put his heart at ease," Come on, I'll help you cook breakfast. Are you staying here dad or are you coming down with us?" Ichigo asked as he and Yuzu made their way towards the door.

"Of course I'll come!" Isshin yelled as he ran after them.

"So what are you guys doing today?" Yuzu asked as she put the pancakes in the middle of the table. "I'm not sure yet, is there something the two of you want to do?" Ichigo answered, taking one of the pancakes and dowsing it in syrup. "Not in particular, we actually have summer homework to take care of, so I was wondering if you and Shiro-nii could help us," Yuzu asked as she took a bite of her eggs.

"Ah, almost forgot ya two are in high school," Shiro whined.

"Don't remind me. It felt like yesterday when the two of them were learning how to walk!" Isshin cried.

"Shut up goat face. By the time school starts up again I'm positive we'll be tall! And then I'll kick everyone's ass in soccer," Karin grunted, stuffing her face with bacon.

"I'm sure you will, but we can help with homework, I call dibs on math and English, everything else is Shiro,"

"What?! Ya took the easy ones!" Shiro rebutted. "Yes but you were always good at science" Ichigo explained. "Ya! Cause I got to blow shit up!" Shiro laughed.

"I'm good in the science department so all I need is social studies," Karin deadpanned.

"I need help though," Yuzu laughed, everyone joining in.

It was the afternoon and with all the teamwork they had, Yuzu and Karin were able to get through half their homework with the help of their big brothers. Shiro complained here and there but he proved to be helpful in the subjects he was given. Ichigo found at that Yuzu really sucked at English and that he'll have to get her a tutor or something when she goes back to school. Karin wasn't lying when she said she was good at science but she also wasn't lying when she said she need help with Social Studies. Yuzu, was actually very god at it so they helped each other out here and there.

Isshin was in the living room watching T.V peacefully when his phone started to ring. He looked at the caller ID and noticed that it as his brother, which meant that it was an important call. He picked up the phone and headed out to the balcony. He looked behind him and made sure that none of this kids left the kitchen, closing the door behind him. He looked at his phone one more time and then answered the call.

"Kaien,"

"Brother. There's trouble," Kaien breathed through the phone.

"What is it?"

"Do you remember Kensei? The freelance assassin?"

"How could I forget? He thought he could take me out and that scar on his shoulder says otherwise." Isshin laughed.

"Yea, well we got a call from Hitsugaya who just landed today after the job he took on oversees, and he says he saw him at the airport,"

"So he must be here to take someone out. Surely he learned his lesson. Just because I'm gone doesn't mean he should continue messing with the Shiba," Isshin grunted.

"That's the least of my worries. Someone came to pick him up brother," Kaien spoke once again.

Isshin could here the worry in his voice. He looked behind him once more to make sure there was no one near the door, he could see that everyone was still in the kitchen. "Who was it Kaien?" Isshin breathed out slowly. There was a pause before Kaien was able to speak up again.

"It was Aizen," Kaien answered.

"Where's Hitsugaya?"

Kaien stayed silent at that. He didn't answer him and Isshin new right away that the man had followed him. "I sent Rangiku and Ikkaku to meet up with him. I knew that Hitsugaya wouldn't take no as an answer so the least I could do was send him some back up. I did tell him not to start a fight. It was simply a get information on why they are together and that's it," Kaien reassured Isshin.

"Still stupid. Aizen is the last person you want to go up against alone, and he knows that,"

"Well he is your underling" Kaien chuckled.

Isshin let out a small chuckle. It stayed quite for a second before Isshin decided to break the silence. "Have you figured out anything about the Hogyoku?"

"Just that it makes you believe things to be true," Kaien answered.

"What does that mean?"

"We were able to find some people who have been on it and some of them showed that they were clearly hallucinating but they were still… conscious? It's hard to explain, but basically say that you believed that someone who had passed away was still here. If you take the drug and see someone who looks even remotely like them that thought will enhance. You know that they are dead but the drugs tell you otherwise and that's one of the reasons why people keep taking it. But the thing about it is that is works differently for everyone. Another case is that they make their deepest desires come true, even if it might be the wrong way." Kaien explained.

"What?"

"One out sources found out that Aizen had been doing experiments with the drugs and one of them was a girl who killed her parents because she wanted to be 'free'. I tried digging up some information on someone who killed their parents. There were many of them but none of them were on the drug."

"I see. That can prove to be a real problem," Isshin sighed. "You're telling me," Kaien sighed along

"Have you heard from dad?"

"Nope. I've had people on the search for him but I think he's really set on the idea of not being found. I don't even know why he left. Do you think he eloped with that mistress of his?"

"I want to believe that. Because if he didn't the first thing that comes to mind is something bad has happened and he doesn't want us involved…"

"I don't know why. We've been in the business since we were kids. I'm sure whatever it is we can take it,"

"Hm," was the only thing Isshin could say. "Well I'll let you go now. I need to make a call to someone who should be of help to you in…gaining information. I'll have her contact you about the details," Isshin explained.

"Quick question!" Kaien yelled before Isshin could hang up. "What's up?"

"How are the kids?"

Isshin let out a small laugh. "They are fine. The boys are helping Yuzu and Karin with their homework."

"It was raining the other day, How was Ichigo?"

"He came home pretty late but he looked shaken up so I took him to bed," Isshin sighed.

"I still don't have a lead on who,… well you know…"

"I told you. You don't have to worry about it,"

"Masaki was like an older sister to me. Plus I know you won't look into it so that leaves me and Emory to do the job for you,"

Isshin sighed once again. "I swear… Anyway let me make that call. You know the deal,"

"Only call you if I find new information,"

"Good, Till then," Isshin said before he hung up the call. He took a breather before he dialed a number then put the phone to his ear. The person on the other line picked up right away not giving the dial tone a chance to sound.

"WHAT?!" The raspy voice yelled on the other line.

"Whoa, is that anyway to talk to a friend, Yoruichi?"

"Well, I wouldn't have to talk to you like that if you didn't catch me at a bad time!" Yoruichi yelled. "Kisuke pissed you off again?" Isshin laughed. "You have no idea," Yoruichi grunted.

"Well then you'll be glad to hear this, I'm sure you need a breather,"

"What is it?" Yoruichi said, interest clear in her voice.

"Yoruichi, I have a job for you," Isshin smiled, a toothy grin coming from the feline on the other line.

And there you have it. Again so sorry for taking so long and thanks again for sticking with me. Please leave a some feedback in the comments because that will help me figure out how I want the next chapter to go. I already have a jest of it but you guys can always put your input in it too! until next time!

Ciaosu~~