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Welcome to the next instalment. Let's have some fun shall we.

"We sometimes have to leave the people we love in order to grow stronger," Nychta to Hermione Granger during the hunt for the Horcruxes.

Chapter five:

I walked with the others to the official senkaimon they will open for us to leave the soul society. We would still have to run through, but it will be safer for us all. I look and saw that most of the captains would be there. I nod to Ukitake as he explained the Senkaimon and handed Ichigo a badge. I didn't need one since I could materialize my Zanpakuto without having to be in my soul reaper form. I snicker as Orihime offered the dress to Rukia. I like her even if she is a bit dense. Ichigo needs someone like her in his life to make it more..random. I shook my head as we all got ready when Ukitake said, "It is time."

I watch as Ichigo said, "Well see you around Rukia."

"Yeah," Rukia replied as we began to walk towards the gateway, "Thank you...Ichigo,"

I chuckle as he looked back at them and I did the same...this time we've been here...it's been life changing, but also made me better for it all. I shake my head and give a wave before walking inside with everyone. I blanch as the sweeper appeared and curse loudly, "Why the hell can't we just have an easy day?!"

I heard laughter and shook my head as we shot through the gate. I look down and sigh as I quickly shift into a dragon form to catch everyone before gliding over to where Uncle Kisuke pouted. I smirked at him as I unload everyone onto the floating cloth as he said, "My, My welcome back everyone."

Ichigo looked surprised as he said, "Urahara, but how?"

Uncle turned his head and said, "It's good to see you again young Ichigo," He turned back to face forward once more, "I imagine by now You've heard the truth about me,"

Ichigo looked away, "I have."

I frown as uncle turned around and bowed while saying, "Words cannot express how sorry I am."

I could feel the shock radiating off everyone and shook my head as I transformed into my human form as Ichigo sighed. What the hell are they talking about? I sighed and watched as Ichigo said, "Stop. It's alright. I'm not mad about it anymore. Look, you really didn't do anything wrong. I'm not sure what your motivation was, but the fact is...you helped all of us become stronger. In the end, you probably saved our lives...for that we're thankful, so please don't apologize."

"Okay," Uncle replied.

Ichigo went down on his knees as he said, "But I do want to ask you one question. Why did you just tell me the truth? Did you think I would get scared and run away?"

I twitch as Uncle mutter, "Dah..." Before sitting up with a goofy look on his face, "Exactly Right-"

I snicker as he gets an elbow to the face by Ichigo. I ignore the conversation for a little while until Ichigo jumped off. I sighed and shook my head as I stared after him. I look towards Aunt Yuro as she sighed. I listen as uncle Kisuki asked, "What's wrong Yuroichi?"

She replied, "I was just thinking...this has been quite a long journey. Hasn't it?"

Uncle Kisuki nodded, "It has."

She replied, "Tell me something, Kisuki."

"What?" He asked.

She looked down as she asked, "What are you going to do now?"

He looked at the moon as he replied, "That's a good question. It feels like we've won a big victory, but in fact this all started after we suffered a big defeat, so really all we've done is get things back to normal. To win this thing for good, we're going to have to count on Ichigo and the others even more...I'm afraid the battle has just begun."

She chuckled as she replied, "Then I guess, for you and me there will be no dying peacefully of old age."

I shook my head in amusement as uncle replied, "Probably not, but that really can't be helped I guess."

I shook my head again and murmured, "Things will just get harder for them...I have a feeling the battles will be much harder after this...allow them some time to be with those they love before we drag them back in."

"What are you going to do now?" Aunt Yuro asked as she turned her head towards me, "You've kept quiet for a while now,"

"I'm going on a journey to find something," I replied causing them to look at me in concern.

"What do you mean?" She asked causing me to sigh and look away.

"I need to find it...perhaps it will help with the journey Ichigo must go through to become who he truly is," I look back at them, "I can't do anything but search for it,"

"Can we help?" uncle Kisuki asked causing me to shake my head.

I can't risk them finding out about the poison. They'll try to coddle me, hide me away from the fighting...I can't do that. Ichigo and the others will need me. I took a deep breath before saying, "It's something I have to do alone."

"Will you stay for a day?" Aunt Yuro asked causing me to shake my head.

"I have to find it as soon as possible," I reply causing her to sigh.

"When will you leave?" She asked causing me to feel relief.

I'm glad she's so understanding though I know she hates it when I leave. I gave her a sad smile as I say, "Now."

I saw her expression drop and almost say that I was kidding, but I held myself back. I close my eyes before standing up and walking over to the two. I gave them both hugs as Aunt Yuro transformed into her human form before waving to the others and transforming into my dragon form. I could feel Hisame's presence and knew he would join up with me soon. I pause as Midnight whispered, "Ichigo will be looking for you when you don't show up for class."

I sigh before saying, "Tell Ichigo that I discovered something while I was separated from you guys. The item I need to find will make me stronger."

Without waiting for them to speak, I threw myself off of the floating item and took off. I flew high into the sky and heard the rushed wing beats of my first protector, Haika. Haika is a white gryffon that can take the form of a white lion cub. I glanced behind me and saw her carrying Hisame in her claws. I quickly flew under her and she let him fall onto my back. I quickly allowed him to merge with me and soon Haika flew by my side. I twisted slightly as a plane flew past and thanked the spirits for people not believing their eyes as we passed into the clouds. Haika murmured, "It seems like forever since we've done this."

"Yes it has," I replied before closing my eyes for a little while, "Where are we going?"

"Go to the north," Bah answered causing me to adjust my flight path, "I'll tell you when to change direction,"

"Where are we going?" Haika asked after a few moments.

"To find an herb to slow down the poison that's slowly killing me," I answer causing her to gasp.

"Nychta who did this?" She roared after getting over her shock.

"The spirit king," I replied with a deep growl, "That bastard is the reason we're going back before I hit 19...just as the spirits said I would,"

"Nyc...I'm-" She began only for me to shake my head.

"I need no pity my dear," I cut her off with a shake of my head, "Nor is it anyone's fault. All that we need to do is find it,"

"Nyc?" She asked after a few minutes and one change of direction.

"What?" I ask as I adjust the flight path to the west and saw mountains beginning to rise.

"What about Ichigo and the others? What about Gin?" She asked causing me to look at her, "Will we...will we tell them?"

"No," I reply as I flew in moonlight, "We cannot for if we do...we'll be locked away...unable to feel the joy of battle nor of true life. We must live as long and as happy as we can...let no regrets touch us until our very last breath because in the end we'll see them once more," I look at the moon for a few moments, "It's times when the moon is full that I remember all the good times we had with Gin and the others during our first life...while the sun brings memories of Ichigo and the others...all the times we've shared,"

"So we're going to live like everyday is our last...with smiles on our faces?" She asked causing me to nod and as I looked at her I saw a content look enter her eyes, "Then I guess I could live with that. Let's fly as high as possible and as fast as we can. We'll fight as if it's our last and smell the roses,"

I chuckled and shrugged as I slowed down as we reached a flat part of the mountain, "Let's rest here for the rest of the night. The journey before us will be long."

She nodded and we curled up as Hisame appeared. Fawkes appeared moments later and we all fell asleep together. The journey would be long, but it would be worth it in the end.

Authors P.O.V

The sky was clear over Karakura town the next day. Nychta's absence was noticed almost immediately by everyone. Tatsuki and many of the others were asking Ichigo questions about her, yet were given no answers. Ichigo decided to head there after dinner. He knocked on the door and Tessai opened it, "Hello Ichigo what are you doing here?"

"Where's Nychta?" Ichigo asked, "She wasn't at school today,"

"Ah she said to tell you that she discovered something in Soul Society while she was separated from us," Yuroichi answered causing Ichigo to stare at her, "She said that the item she needed to find would help make her stronger,"

"When will she be back?" Ichigo asked with narrowed eyes.

"She didn't say," Urahara answered causing Ichigo to growl.

"Damn it! That's why she was acting weird," Ichigo glared at the wall, "She's always running off and not letting us help her. Damn it it makes me feel so useless,"

"Ichigo it's how she is," Yuroichi said causing him to look at her, "She's always been like that and it won't change...just be there for her when she gets back,"

"There's something wrong isn't there?" Ichigo asked causing the two to look between each other.

"How did you know?" Yuroichi asked causing Ichigo to sigh.

"I can tell when somethings happened to her," He answered while looking away, "It's been like that since we were really young. It must be something bad for her to leave without tell us..." Ichigo sighed again and began to walk away, "See you later,"

"Where are you going?" Urahara asked causing Ichigo to pause.

"I'm heading home...If Nyc wants to tell us, she will. Until then, I'll wait unless it's really messing her up," Ichigo answered and walked away.

"Ichigo really does care for her doesn't he?" Urahara asked as they sat down.

"Yes he does," Yuroichi replied, "Hopefully the next battle won't be too bad...Nychta will be needed,"

"No doubt about that," Urahara sighed and leaned back, "We'll just have to watch and wait until they need us,"

"This definitely makes me feel old," Yuroichi sighed causing Kisuki to chuckle.

"Perhaps, but this definitely feels like we've done something like this before," Kisuki replied causing Yuroichi to freeze, "I'm heading to bed. Come in whenever you feel like,"

He disappeared into the shop while Yuroichi stared after him. She then shook her head and murmured, "I guess you were right Nyc...he'll remember soon enough," She then looked at the moon, "Be safe and come back soon."

Well that ends that chapter. Tell me what you think!