Ch 3: One Step Closer
"Mind if I spend the night with you?' she asked.
"Sure, no need to ask." He said flashing a smiled.
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That night they both talked till they fell asleep. Knowing what challenges laid ahead the next day. It was about 7 in the morning, when someone snuck into Ichigo's room to look for Nikki. Seeing them asleep peacefully, that person toke a snap shot photograph of the two sleeping. With a smile of satisfaction, the visitor left the room to print out a huge picture of the two; placing it into a frame and setting it on the dinning room table.
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I woke up and felt a hand around my waist. As I looked over, I remembered whose hand it was. It belonged to Nikki. She had spent the night with me, talking about all that was going on after years of not speaking or seeing each other. She looked so peaceful when she slept. I got out of bed trying not to wake her and went to the bathroom getting ready for the day. Rukia and I told her that we would go check out if Urahara would help her to become a shinigami. I highly doubt he'd help, but knowing that Aizen hasn't made a move yet, we can use any extra help we can get. I was in the middle of brushing my teeth, when all of a sudden…
"GOOOOOOOD MOOOOOOOOORNING IIIIICHIIIIIGOOOOOOO!!!" said Isshin, sliding on the floor knocking Ichigo down and into the tub.
Jumping up quickly and grabbing my father and smacking him numerous times, "The heck is your problem?? Can't let your damn son brush his teeth in peace??!!" throwing him into a wall afterward. I really can't stand him doing that shit!
"Just checking your defense, son. Just making sure you can handle an attack first thing in the morning." He said.
"Baka," was yelled out by Karin who happened to walk by during that time. "Why don't you act like a real father and stop acting like a 5 year old on two bags of candy."
Jumping up and crying, "Why must you be so mean to me, Karin?"
"Look you two," I said stopping them before they toke it any further, "I have a lot of things to do today. So if you don't mind, TAKE THAT SHIT SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!"
I slammed the door after throwing my father out. Yes, I had a lot to do today. One was trying to convince Urahara to train Nikki. The other living up to my shinigami duties and going to work; which was from 4 to 7pm. Man, this was going to be one really, really long day…
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After I woke up and left Ichigo's room, I went handled my business and put on some new clothes for the day. I left the spear room that was given to me by Yuzu, I walked downstairs and into the kitchen. That's where I found and shocked looking Ichigo.
"Hey Ichigo, what's wrong wit…," I looked over at the table and saw a picture of him and I sleeping, with smiles on our faces in a frame.
"Who the hell did this shit?!"
"Your stupid father…I bet you anything it was him." I sensed something was come at me from behind and I ran to the wall, jump from it and did a spin kick into Isshin's face. He let out a groan and I proceed to kick him in the stomach. "Take this and that and this!! For that picture you have up there and for attacking me."
"Ok, you can stop now. Yes I did it! Both of you looked so cute together." he said with Yuzu chiming in the background.
"They do! Onii-chan and Nikki-chan looks so cute."
We looked at each other, shaking our heads at the madness that was before us….
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They are right for one thing…both thought.
"Where's Rukia?" he asked while finishing his food.
"Oh I almost forgot. She said to meet her at the hang out. She left early because she had something to take care of," said Yuzu.
"Well, I guess we'll be going then," he said getting up and grabbing his messenger bag heading out the door.
"I'm outtie! Check you guys later," running out the door behind him.
"Later," he yelled.
The beginning of the walk was quiet. The day seemed so peaceful and serine. Ichgio knew it would become a task just to ask of this favor. He also knew that she wouldn't back down till someone gave up. Weather it was her or the person she was debating with. They were half way there, until they ran into a tall built, curly hair guy and an orange haired girl.
"Kurosaki-kun!!"
"Yo, Chad. Hey, Orihime. What's up with you two?" Ichigo said approaching the two of them.
"We're on our way to Urahara's to train." She said then looked over to the left of Ichigo and saw a girl. "Hi, umm…I don't believe I know you. I'm Orihime Inoue and you are?"
"Nikki Takahashi, I am a longtime friend of Ichigo's. I just recently moved back to Karakura Town."
"I'm Yasutora Sado but you can call me Chad."
"Nice to meet the both of you, so let's just all go see this Urahara fellow."
They toke off walking for a few more minutes until they reached a place called "Urahara Shop" and proceed to walk inside.
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"Stop it Jinta!!! Please you're hurting me!!!" screamed Ururu.
"Aw, quit crying like a baby! I know girls that can take hits like this," continuously stomping on her head. No sooner than later, he received a kick and a stomp on the head as well.
"The hell is your problem! Didn't I tell you not to hit on Ururu!!" yelled Ichigo.
"Are you alright?" Nikki asked helping her up and sending death glares at Jinta.
"Yes, I'm alright. I'll be fine. He's always picking on me."
"Well, well, well what's all the commotion going on in my shop…Hello Ichigo, Orihime, and Chad." Said a man in all green and white wearing sandals and a bucket hat on.
"Hey, Urahara. Did Rukia show up yet?," asked Ichigo.
"Yes, she's in the training room area." Urahara said and he was staring at a young lady that was there with them.
"I need to talk to you alone." Ichigo said with a serious look on his face and looking back at Nikki and then back towards Urahara.
"Alright, Chad and Orihime you two may go down to the training area. Rukia and Yoruichi are down there."
Both giving a nod, they ventured off towards the entrance of the training room and when down the shaft. Urahara still had his eyes fixed on the young lady behind Ichigo and on Ichigo himself.
"Ichigo follow me…alone please," he said walking off to the back.
"Wait right here. I'll be right back."
"Alright."
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"Alright Ichigo, What is it you wish to discuss?" He said giving him serious look and the fan over his face. Only letting his eyes be seen by him.
"It's about my friend…"
"Ah, the young lady that I saw with you guys just now?"
"Yes her, Urahara I know it is much to ask but can you help her become a shinigami? She is just like me."
"Yes so I have heard. Rukia told Yoruichi and I everything but Ichigo you do know you can't just turn any and everybody into a shinigami."
"I know but this is one person I have a feeling that can help us in our battles agents Aizen and his men when he makes his move. That we all have no idea when that is going to be."
"I know… I can tell Rukia was right. Her resiatsu is very high, much like you on a captain's level. I shall think about it but let me talk to this young lady alone."
"Thank you."
They both came out after a few minutes and Urahara walked over to Nikki. He can feel her resiatsu. So high and strong, he knew she would be great help but also knew he really didn't want to make her a shinigami right then and there.
"Hello I am Kisuke Urahara. The owner of this wonderful shop. I have heard you wanted to become a shinigami, is that correct?"
"Yes that is Mr.Urahara. I would like to become one but are you willing to help me become one."
"I am sorry young lady to inform you that I can not help you become a shinigami. I can't just let anybody who wants to become something more than what they are; anytime they feel like it. I hope you understand Ms…."
"Takahashi, Nikki Takahashi."
That name sounds so familiar and she does look like the person I am thinking about.
"Well Ms.Takahashi…If you can give me a minute; I will think of when I will help you become one. Please have patience's with me," and with that he walked off to the back. Unknown to both Nikki and Ichigo of what he was doing. After five minutes of waiting, he returned with a smirk on his face.
"What is it Urahara?" Ichigo said.
"Seems like I have changed my mind," he said turning to Nikki. "Today shall be the day I train you to become a shinigami."
"Umm…Well…Thanks Mr.Urahara," she said shocked by the sudden change of events.
"Just call me Urahara. Knock off the Mr. it makes me feel extremely old." He said walking towards the shaft.
"Makes him extremely old my ass.." mumbled Ichigo.
"Now if you two would follow me…" turning back and looking at her; "We shall being your training."
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Author's Note:
Sorry for taking so long on getting the next chapter out to you guys. I wasn't feeling well and I was busy doing other things as well. New chapter coming soon; most likely the next day or the day after.