Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach.

Me: So, for all you trick-o-treaters and pranksters, please refrain yourselves from throwing eggs at houses, decorating your neighbor's trees with toilet paper, chuck nasty candy at little kids and steal their goodies, and scare the shit out of your friends. …Have a nice day!

Me: Mwuahahaha! I'm jk. XD Where's the fun of Halloween if there's no excitement? Just don't overdo it, please. There are some of us trying to sleep through all this (ahem, me, ahem). XD

Hien: You're such a lazy bum! It's FREE candy!

Me: Meh…

Jen-Jen: FREE CANDY!!!

Me: Ah, my ear… No need to yell it out so much---I heard you the first time(s) you know.

Hien and Jen-Jen: FREE CANDY!!!!

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Chapter12: Zanpakuto

"Where are we?" Yoruichi asked as she stuck her head out the window.

"Kuukaku's place. I---WE, have something to show you." Soi got out the car, Yoruichi following suit as they went inside the garage.

Tatsuki was the one who spotted them first. "Oi, Kuukaku! They're here!"

The two hung out with Tatsuki as they waited. When Kuukaku came out, a man with short and messy blonde hair came with her, a green-and-white striped hat tucked on his head as he grinned. He was wearing green cargo pants with a large green t-shirt to match. His coat, un-zipped, was a darker shade of green and you can tell that his favorite color was green. His own eyes pale, but with a tint of green (yes, lots of green), was emitting cheerful ambiance to the person inspecting him. Soi was amused.

"Kisuke Urahara. I haven't seen you in awhile. When did you arrive?"

The man called Urahara laughed joyfully. "My, my, always the formal tone with you Soi Fong! It's great to see you, too." He laughed again when Soi scowled. "And who is this gorgeous young lady? No doubt she's older than you, my dear Soi."

Yoruichi blinked. "This," Soi said with evident infuriation, "Is the woman that Kuukaku probably told you about." The Chinese woman glanced at Kuukaku but she just whistled away only to glance back to grin at her before lighting up a pipe.

"Ah, the goddess--" Yoruichi winced briefly at the title, "--that captured Soi Fong's eye! Ara, Soi Fong, why didn't you tell me--"

"Just tell me why you're here, Urahara."

Suddenly, the man flipped out a fan, a small smirk growing on his face. "Why, you didn't expect Kuukaku here to finish the hotrod you ordered alone, did you? How silly of you, Miss Fong."

At this Soi blushed and Yoruichi asked questioningly, "Hotrod? Soi, you ordered a---"

"Now, c'mon! Let's go see the pride of Yoruichi Shihouin! Your soul shall be fused with your zanpaku-to and you'll race till you run out of strength! What say you, oh beautiful goddess?!"

Soi sweat dropped. Even this was too dramatic for Urahara Kisuke. She should've known the stay with Isshin Kurosaki would be a bad one. "Urahara, I can't believe you still refer the cars to zanpaku-tos." She shook her head and walked right past the posed man. "Sometimes I wonder if you really are sane."

Yoruichi hesitantly followed while Kuukau sighed and finally dragged the pitiful crying man. "Oh, Soi Fong has become more cruel since I've been gone, Kuukaku," the sandy-haired man said sorrowfully.

She sighed at him. "Kisuke, I seriously think Isshin brainwashed you before you left."

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Yoruichi was shocked beyond words.

"…Do you like it?"

The woman turned to find a nervous Soi walking towards her. She smiled. "Yeah, is it really mine?"

"Only if you want it." Soi stopped to stand beside Yoruichi and the two admired the car in awed silence.

The car in question was certainly built for racing. Windows tinted shadowy black and lightning bolts designed the sides of the doors. On the front of the car was the face of a black cat, the outlines edged in bright yellow and shaded in dark colors as it's golden eyes glowed hauntingly. On the back with the trunk were designs of navy blue and darkness, the sign of night as the car's environment. The license plate read, GDFLASH.

"Yours is here, too."

The two jumped and turned around. "W-what?" they both stuttered out, a blush forming on both of their cheeks.

Kuukaku grinned. "You haven't seen yours in so long, Soi. Maybe it's time to be reunited with your 'zanpaku-to' as Kisuke here calls it." the man beside her gave a cheerful wave.

"Well, if you two wanna see, I can lead ya to it."

Soi turned to face Yoruichi when she felt a nudge. Lifting an eyebrow, Soi asked, "Yes?"

The cocoa-skinned woman nodded towards the other two in the room. "Can I see it?" She gave puppy eyes and a pout.

Soi only stared, bewildered, until she shook her head and sighed with defeat. "Can you show us the way, Urahara? We'd like to visit my car."

The four entered a different room and Yoruichi was once again awed as she saw a car covered with a sheet in front of them.

"Well, Soi Fong," Kuukaku said loudly, "You can do the honors!"

Soi glanced back and, hesitantly, brought a hand to the sheet. Slowly, she pulled softly before yanking it in one swift movement. The sheet flew away and the car was revealed for the first time in two years.

Soi's racing car was all black. Butterflies that Soi Fong called 'Bee Crest Flower' were in many, but random, spots of the car. A bee's stinger was illustrated on the top of the car and a bright full moon was vaguely seen on the front with what looked like a shadowed sakura tree on the back. The environment was nighttime like Yoruichi's and her license plate read, B-STING.

Soi Fong approached closer and nostalgically ran a hand over the car, a look of wonder appearing on her stone cold face. "Suzumebachi…," she murmured, closing her eyes, "…It feels the same…"

Yoruichi, having no idea what she was saying, lifted an eyebrow. "What did she say?" she asked, turning around towards where Urahara and Kuukaku were.

"Suzumebachi," Kuukaku told her with her eyes dancing ecstatically, "It's what she calls her dragster."

"It's Soi Fong's zanpaku-to's name!" Urahara chirped in happily, as if saying that would explain all the mysteries in the world. This only confused Yoruichi into more disarray.

"What?" she asked again.

"Yoruichi."

Startled, the three of them turn to Soi, her back still facing them as she said, "I'd like to… I'd like to ride with you. I mean, what I'm trying to say is," she turned around slightly, their eyes meeting each other for what seemed like the hundredth time that week, "Suzumebachi and I would like to accompany you and your zanpaku-to."

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"Ara, Kuukaku, what do you think of Yoruichi?"

The master engineer glanced back to see Urahara come up behind her as the wind rushed past, ruffling their hair as he placed a hand on top of his hat to stop it from flying away. She shrugged. "What do you want me to say?" She turned, observing Soi Fong and the stripper as they talked about their cars.

"Mm, I think Kuukaku's getting jealous."

"Shut it, genius."

There was a brief pause till he decided to speak again. This time, with a more serious note. "Kuukaku," he said sternly, "Do you even know why I'm here?" He watched Kuukaku and saw her emerald eyes flicker towards him for a moment.

"Of course, to help me make Yoruichi's dragster and to see how we're all doing."

"That's not all."

Irritated, she asked, "Then, what? Why on Shiba's name are you here, Kisuke?"

"Are you sure you want to know..?" he asked, eyes taunting.

"Yes, I'm sure," Kuukaku told him exasperatingly but inside a dread was filling her, "What the hell is it?"

"Well…" A tense moment followed. "…I heard there was a sale for my favorite hats and I just had to come and buy'em!"

"…WHAT?!" Kuukaku fell and stood back up right away, a smiling Kisuke facing her with his precious hat. "I thought it was serious! Damnit, Kisuke…"

He laughed merrily. "You're so easy to play---just like little Soi here." He grinned, fixing his hat into a different position. "Well, I must be off! I don't want anyone buying those hats!" He gave a little wave and somehow managed to POOF! away. The engineer sighed.

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With Soi and Yoruichi…

"Ne, Soi Fong?"

"Hm?" The shorter woman looked up. They were both leaning on their cars.

"Who was that man?" Yoruichi inquired curiously.

Soi blinked, and then realized who she was talking about. "Oh, the bum? He's just Kisuke Urahara."

"The bum?" Yoruichi was surprised but amused at the same time.

Soi Fong chuckled. "I just call him that because of his weird hat." Then she looked at the taller woman suspiciously, "Why, you know him?"

The Shihouin laughed. "Not really, but I know he owns this one store."

Soi nodded. "Yeah, that shop of his is surprisingly successful. He's a very cool guy once you get to know him." She paused, brows furrowed in thought. "If you ever need anything, you should ask him. There's a great chance that he'll be able to help."

The cocoa-skinned woman smiled. "Thanks for telling."

"No problem." The two sunk in comfortable silence, just barely overhearing Kuukaku yell that she was going home. Soi sighed wistfully, catching the attention of her companion.

The stripper stretched tiredly and gave a hint of a smile. "Mm, what are you thinking about, little bee?" She saw Soi tense for a brief moment but relaxed instantly as she replied.

"Nothing, really… Just life and…what happens. The good things and the bad." She waved a hand carelessly as she finished, "…The unexpected and all." When Yoruichi chuckled, Soi turned to give her a questioning glance. "…what's so funny?" she asked, frowning a bit.

The stripper shrugged but the smile was still there. "I never thought you to be a deep thinker, but I guess I should've known." She grinned.

Soi shook her head amusedly and got off her car. "C'mon, I've got a garage we can use for our hotrods. If we leave it at the driveway of my house than kids would try to steal it or something." She scowled.

"All right. Lead the way, Captain!"

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Me: I wasn't sure how to end it, so I did that. XD

Vivian: Michelle, what are you gonna be for Halloween?

Me: Myself. Anime Person. I'm gonna wear my anime stuff, but I don't know. Just thinking about changing makes me tired.

Hien: Told yeh she's a lazy bum!

Me: (shakes fist)

Jen-Jen: Woo! We gonna have a party!

Me: (instantly hyped) Yeah, let's get DRUNK!!

Hien: …Isn't that what they're supposed to say on Fridays?

Vivian: Uh… I don't know…

Me: Hien! You bring the sake! Remember, 'KAY?!

Hien: OMG! You and sake all over again!

Me: (shrugs) Hey, if we can't have it, what's the harm in saying it?

Jen-Jen: …We all know you drank SOME alcohol.

Me: It was only a daiquiri! Well, three, but I didn't get drunk! You can't even get tipsy on those things!

Jen-Jen: Ah, we didn't need to know that! You've tainted my mind…AGAIN!!

Me: What?! But we've all drunk alcohol before! Just not…the kind meant for us to get…ahem, you know. Like, medicine has alcohol, right?

Hien: NO, we don't know Michelle.

Me: (blink) You don't..?

Hine: It was sarcasm, damnit!

Anyways, Halloween is near (good for you ,right?) and just wanted to update. Not the best but it's not the worst. I'll update again when I have the time and don't worry about reviews---I can survive without them. ;D It's always valued, though.