I apologize for the late update.I got SO much homework and assignments to finish and I didn't get enough sleep eitherbut I have spent a lot of time planning out the story and I've even drew some scenes. Although I don't have a scanner to show you. sigh Now I'm blabbing on and on but before I finish may unimportant talking I found some very good news...ready?

BLEACH HAS BEEN LICENCED! WE GET TO WATCH IT IN ENGLISH NOW!

Although it might take a while for the dubbing.

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A Different Life, A New Family

Chapter Three - Shinigami Powers

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Haru woke bright and early the next morning and, after taking a nice long shower, he made breakfast for his family and for everyone in the Uraha Shop. After greeting his father with the usual morning get-away-from-me-you-pervert-kick-in-the-face, Haru left, with a sleeping Kon, to the shop.

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Urahara Shop 7:00 a.m.

"Ohayou Gozaimasu!" Haru yelled, as he entered the Uraha Shop but no one answered him. Haru went to the back and saw no one there either. He placed the still sleeping Kon on the table and went upstairs to wake Urahara and the others.

Haru found Urahara's room right away, as it was the only door with a sign saying 'Urahara's Room!' with a chibi picture of himself. Peeking into the room, Haru saw Urahara fast asleep half off, half on his bed and thought of an excellent way of waking him up. Going into the bathroom, Haru found a large bucket and filled it to the top with ice cold water. Creeping back into the room, Haru silently made his way next to Urahara, trying not to spill any of the water. Taking a deep breath, Haru tipped the bucket of water on top of Urahara and, at the same time, yelled at the top of his lungs, "OHAYOU GOZAIMASU, URAHARA-SAN! IT'S TIME TO WAKE UP!"

"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" Urahara jumped up and yelled in shock. Shivering, Urahara turned and looked up to see Haru laughing himself to tears. "Wh-why d-d-did y-you d-d-do-o th-th-tha-that f-f-for, Ha-Haru-chan?" he shivered and pouted.

"Because," laugh "You were," giggle "still asleep!" Haru replied between laughs.

"B-but th-th-tha-t's n-no e-ex-cu-use fo-for wh-what y-yo-u d-d-id! A-A-Achoo!" Urahara sniffed and began looking for a towel to dry himself with.

Haru giggled. "Well, you were the one who told me to come at seven in the morning. I come early but I find you still asleep! I even brought breakfast." Haru then glared at the man.

"What the hell is going on here?" Jinta said sleepily from the doorway. He took one glance at Urahara before laughing out loud and Haru soon joined him.

"It's not funny!" Urahara whined, then huffed childishly as the two laughed harder.

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The others woke shortly after and, after a good lught and a quick breakfast, Haru, Urahara and Tessai headed down into the training area below the shop.

"Sugoi!" Haru stared, wide eyed, around the area, "Such a large place under the store! Amazing! It's like a secret base!"

Putting down the equipment in his arms, Tessai said happily, with tears in his eyes, "What a wonderful reaction!" and hugged Haru tightly before going back up to the shop.

Haru looked around the wide space. "So this is where my brother got back his shinigami powers?"

"Yup!" Urahara replied joyfully, "He had quite a rough time getting it back but that was because of the time limit we had. Although, there was that little incident were we thought he was going to fail, but it turned out alright in the end! You, on the other hand, will be gaining them the simple but long way. Now," he took out his fan and pointed to the hot spring along the side of the room, "strip and get into the water." Urahara said with a grin and handed Haru a towel.

Haru glared at the blond. "I'm not stripping in front of you. Don't you have a screen or something? Better yet, why don't you wait upstairs? Wait. I'll solve the problem for you." Urahara was about to reply but was, very roughly, kicked farther away from the hot spring and landed face first into a boulder.

While Urahara was momentarily stunned, Haru quickly stripped and wrapped the towel around his waist before getting into the water. "This is nice." Haru sighed, letting the warm water relax his muscles.

Urahara groaned from his place on the ground and slowly stood up. "That was uncalled for, Haru-chan!" He whined as he made his was towards Haru. Sitting down on the edge, with his feet in the water, Urahara began to explain what they were going to do. "First, lie down and put your head here," he put down a cushion near the edge of the water, so the rest of your body is in the water." When Haru laid back he continued, "Now, I just want you to relax. Close your eyes and clear your mind." Haru closed his eyes and tried to clear his mind from all thought. He then felt something being put over his eyes and attach to his temples.

"What are you doing?" Haru asked Urahara, keeping his eyes closed.

"This is just a device that will help you enter your inner mind." Urahara replied, adjusting the device a bit.

"My inner mind?"

"That's where you'll find your power, your Zanpaktou." He turned the device on and Haru was sent deep into his mind.

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When Haru opened his eyes, he found himself sitting on a very large cloud. Looking around, he noticed that the place was half night time and half daytime with the full moon the sun opposite to each other. "What an interesting place."

"I'm glad you think so." A voice said from behind him. Turning, Haru saw a boy who was about his height. He had long hair, which was white on the right side and black on the left side, and his eyes were white (right) and black (left). He was wearing a short white Yukata and pants (like what Urahara wears) with a long black overcoat. The boy smiled, "Hello! I'm Kokubyaku. It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Haru."

"Umm…Hello. It's nice to meet you too, Kokubyaku." Haru said and shook his hand.

Kokubyaku continued to smile. "So you're here to learn how to use your powers, correct?" Haru nodded. "Well, before you do that," Kokubyaku snapped his fingers and a katana appeared in front of Haru. Haru stared at the katana and took it before looking up to Kokubyaku in confusion. Another katana appeared in Kokubyaku's but his was different. The blade was a marbled black and white metal and was slightly longer and thinner than a regular katana.

Kokubyaku lifted the blade and pointed it towards Haru. His features began to change as well. His hair, eyes and clothes changes to the opposite colour, his eyes became sharper and the pupils turned to slits, and his skin changed to black. "Let's see how strong you are." He said before attacking Haru.

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8 hours later, 4:00 p.m.

Haru groaned in pain and slowly sat up from his reclined position in the hot spring, silently thanking that the warm water was relaxing his sore muscles.

"I'm guessing you won?" Urahara said beside him.

Haru nodded slowly and closed his eyes. "Yeah. It took a long time though. I can still feel all the cuts on my body." he groaned.

Urahara patted his head. "Rest a while." he said softly, "Your brother will be back soon. He won't be happy if you're so exhausted and he'll blame it on me!"

Haru giggled and soon was fast asleep.

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Translations:

Ohayou Gozaimasu - Good Morning (very polite way)

Sugoi - Amazing

Kokubyaku - Black and White

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