"Hold on. Let me get this straight," Haruhi interjected before the two before could continue. It took some convincing on Haruhi's part to get her two new friends to tell her the truth. And it took them to convince her that they'd have to wait until Saturday for the whole story.

So Saturday morning found the three friends in Ichigo and Orihime's apartment. The two sitting on the couch watching Haruhi pace back and forth in front of them. Orihime bit her lip in worry as she watched Haruhi whereas Ichigo sat back and waited for the information to sink in.

"So there are these things called hollows that come from damaged souls that comes from hell."

"Hueco Mundo," Ichigo corrected, "but yes."

"Right. And this Soul Society is basically heaven that we go to when we die?"

Orihime nodded to confirm the statement.

"And then the ghost, err sorry, spirits on Earth wait for a err someone to come and take them to the Soul Society." Again Orihime nodded. "And what are they called again?"

"Soul reapers," again Ichigo answered. Orihime tried to answer but seemed to worried from her friend.

"Soul reapers right. And they live in the Soul Society, come down to Earth to look out for souls and fight the hollows."

Haurhi was still passing and looked towards them when they didn't answer. Orihime nodded, finally finding her voice. "Yup, you got some of it right."

"There's more?" Haurhi exclaimed and plopped down on the nearest chair.

"Yeah, but I figured that you'd need to know the basics before we told you the rest," Orihime answered, Haurhi just nodded and waiting until they began.

"So Ichigo is a substitute soul reaper, meaning that his soul can leave his body and fight the hollows when there aren't any around," Orihime started to explain.

"And how did that start anyways?"

"It's a long story and I'm sure we don't have time right now," Ichigo answered, not wanting to get into it. And he had a feeling that they were going to get company soon.

Sensing what Ichigo had a feeling with Haruhi agreed and waited for the rest of the story.

"I have a power called a Shun Shun Rikka, which are three little fairies that help me fight, heal and protect. I'll show you some time. Anyways, Uryu is a Quincy. Which he can produce a bow and arrow that's made up of reishi which is spirit energy that surrounds him."

"And what about Sado?"

"He's a fullbringer, meaning that he has some hollow powers. His arms becomes partly hollow and yeah," Orihime trailed off not knowing how to explain Sado's power.

"So basicaly his punches are a lot stronger then normal?"

"Yeah basically," Ichigo confirmed.

Before Haruhi could ask more questions, Ichigo's soul badge went off. Haruhi jumps at the shrieking sound whereas Ichigo and Orihime stayed indifferent. Ichigo rolled his head back against the couch with a groan. It was the last thing he needed coming to a new town.

"You might want to go before it gets worst," Orihime pointed out.

With a sigh, Ichigo took the badge out from his pocket and pressed it again his chest, his physical body going limp as his soul stood up.

"Whoa," Haruhi said in awe as she watch the whole thing.

"I'll be right back, Ichigo mumbled as he left the apartment.

Haurhi looked towards her friend and took a deep breath before asking, "can we follow him?"

Orihime bit her lip in thought, she knew Ichigo wouldn't appreciate it if they followed him, but at the same time it would give Haurhi more experience with their world. sighing her nodded. "i guess but wed have to be careful not to get in his way."

Haruhi nodded and the two friends stood up and left to find Ichigo.

When to two finally found Ichigo, he was fighting not one but three hollows. Haruhi's eyes widen as she looked on.

"This is normal for him?" she asked Orihime.

Orihime sighed and nodded. "Yeah. There are times where he fights more. And it does take a lot out of him if he doesn't have help."

"Why don't you or Sado or Uyru help?"

"He doesn't want me to get hurt even though he knows I can handle it. And he prefers doing fighting himself. When he does have help, it's usually with a bigger threat."

Haruhi nodded in understanding. Ichigo always struck her as someone who handles everything alone. And fights for the people he cares about. She turned her attention back to Ichigo, in time to watch him defeat each hollow.

Ichigo put Zangestu back on his back and looked down when he felt Orihime's reiatsu. Scowling his infamous scowl, Ichigo made his way down to the two girls. "I thought I told you to stay at the apartment?"

"You did," Orihime answered, "but I figured she needed to see it face to face instead of hiding it. To see it in person, you know?"

Ichigo thought for a moment and nodded. "I guess. Come on, lets go back. I think Uryu and Sado are waiting for us."

"What does he mean?" Haruhi asked, as they started walking.

"It means he can feel their reiatsu. It's someone's spiritual pressure that they give off," Orihime further explained seeing Haruhi's confused expression. "If you can concentrate, you can feel ours. Everyone's reiatsu is unique."

"Okay, I see."

Ichigo was right and they found Uryu and Sado waiting outside Ichigo's door. "What do you guys want?" Ichigo asked, as they waited for Orihime to open the door.

"Cheery as also," Uryu noted with a noted. Ichigo gave him a pointed look which meant he wasn't in the mood to bicker. "I was wondering how your fight went. This time there seemed to be more then last."

"No kidding," Ichigo grumbled, walking in after everyone and plopped down in his body. "It seems with every attack, more keep coming. And the only explanation would be someone is bringing more hollows here."

"Could it be an arrancar?" Orihime voiced her concerns.

"I don't think so," Uryu replied, "the last we spoke to Rukia, she said that they had managed to gain control in Hueco Mundo."

"It could be this new threat that Kisuke mentioned." This time it was Sado who voiced what everyone was thinking.

During the whole conversation, Haruhi sat quietly as she listened. And as she listened, more questions came to mind. And it was as if someone was reading her mind, that Uryu turned to as if he just noticed her.

"I take it you know what's going on?" he asked.

Haruhi shrugged. "I know about hollows, soul reapers, quincies and fullbringers. I don't know the whole story."

Uryu looked at the time and nodded to himeself. "I guess we have to time to tell you everything." Ichigo narrowed his eyes at his four eyed friend. There was something in his tone that gave Ichigo an uneasy feeling. Before he could confront his friend, Uryu began his story. From the beginning when Ichigo became a soul reaper right to the end with the war against the Quincies.

After he told the story, Haruhi voiced her questions she was saving.

After a few hours, and Haruhi was satisfied, everyone had silently agreed they'd do their homework. After all, they were all scholarship students.

Unfortunately, they didn't get far with their homework when the door burst open. Ichigo turned and narrowed his eyes when he saw the rest of the Host Club file in like they owned the place. He made a mental note to punch Uryu later when they were alone.

"There you are Haruhi!" Tamaki's voice rang out as he hugged Haruhi tightly. "Daddy was so worried when we didn't see you at your house. I thought something happened to you!"

"I'm fine Tamaki-senpai," Haurhi managed to say. "I've been here all day doing homework." Wasn't a lie.

"Invite us next time so you don't worry us so much."

"You were the only one worried, boss," Hikaru pointed out.

"Yeah, you made us come like we didn't have lives of our own."

Tamaki pouted finally letting go of Haruhi. "You guys are mean."

Ichigo closed his book and threw it on the floor giving up. No way was he getting anything done with them around.

"So, what do you guys want to do?" Ever the kind one, Orihime asked the group knowing full well Ichigo wouldn't want to do anything with them. Oh well. It was in her nature to be nice and he just needed to deal with it. The thought made Orihime smile.

"We can go to the mall and do some shopping?" the twins suggested.

"No." Ichigo shot it down making the twins pout.

"How about eating cake?" Hani asked.

"Why don't we order some take out - cake included- and stay in and watch a movie?" Orihime suggested.

"Yeah!" the Host Club exclaimed.

Ichigo grumbled and got up to get everything ready for the movie. Uryu left the room to order some food, while Orihime got out some plates for the food when it arrived.

After fighting what kind of movie they were going to watch, they ended up watching a thriller. Everyone comfortable and food in their hands, they spent the rest of the evening having a movie marathon.

"I can't wait for things to go back to normal," Ichigo mumbled under his breath. Orihime gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"I don't think it'll ever be normal again."

Ichigo groaned, as she giggled.

"Mama," the little girl said, pulling on her mother's pant leg to gain her attention. "Will it happen soon?"

The mother looked and nodded. "Soon sweetie, we're just waiting for the right time to start."

"And when will that be?"

"You'll know when the time comes."

"And will I be able to help?"

The child's mother smiled and turned her attention back to Ichigo's apartment, watching. "Of course. You'll be a great help getting Orihime's attention."