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Warning: Allusion to abduction. Indeed, for the moment it's quiet.

Special thanks to SakaSandora who beta that story.

Chapter II: Old and New Faces

Ichigo opened several files in front of his computer in the police station. He frowned deeper than usual. He had to think seriously of the people he would manage during this investigation. According to his superior, this investigation might be harder than the one against Aizen. That's why he would need help. Kisuke had thought ahead and had already chosen some people for him, yet he knew could choose other people as well. He was free to do as he liked this time. He could do as he wanted of course, yet he wouldn't try to ruin his several months' hard work.

He turned his thoughts back to his computer and did some research about the people he would use. It seemed these people were clean and fine for this investigation. Of course he knew some of them, yet he didn't know others, like that red-haired guy. He knew he would have issues with him, yet he felt the man must do a great job otherwise Kisuke wouldn't propose him.

- Abarai Renji, one of the best at the Academy yet undisciplined...

He laughed slightly when he saw that as he recognized himself in that guy. They would understand each other of course. Ichigo looked at the birth date and he saw that guy was older than him. He knew he wouldn't like to be told anything from a youngster and he doubted this man would either. Yet Ichigo knew he had to be able to give orders to that guy without using his authority as leader so much.

He opened his e-mail and began typing an e-mail to Urahara to tell him his choices. The man had given him a week to choose his men, but he knew if he didn't tell him right now who he chose he wouldn't be allowed to lead the team for this mission.

He then opened another file and looked it over. He knew this girl, he had once worked with her and he knew she didn't like to see people being lazy. She was strong-minded and he knew she could help him in leading the team. She came from a poor area and got the immense luck to be accepted at Police Academy. She succeeded on her own in all of the examinations and she had gone to school with him.

- Kuchiki Rukia, long time no see...

He smiled thinking back on their memorable arguments. After Kisuke threatened them by saying he was going to split the team they had behaved. It worked well and they became lovers for a short yet wonderful time. Yet Rukia broke up with him for some reason he didn't understand. At least until he discovered he preferred men. He thanked her and he wished he knew her new address to be able to tell her. Yet he couldn't find it at all.

He decided to look at the three other files. He hesitated a long time before choosing them to work at his side. He knew these people had a hard time two years ago and he felt wrong about asking them to give up their current activities to investigate at his side.

He breathed out and his heart froze a little when he looked at the files. He opened the first one and saw his longtime friends face on the picture. He knew Chad had given up Police work after Aizen's trial and asking him to come back would be hard on him. Chad had built his own band and they had become successful. Ichigo knew people thanks to his band and he certainly had heard stories, stories that were always helpful to the policemen.

- I'm sorry my friend, but I will have to ask your help once more...

Kisuke had called Chad when Ichigo was investigating Aizen to make sure he wouldn't be alone in that hard task. Kisuke knew without him, Ichigo would be lost. He decided to add his name to the list on the screen.

Then he took the last two files, he knew it would be very hard for them to work again against a crime lord. He sighed deeply and he knew getting their help would be more than difficult. Ishida Uryû and Ishida Orihime. They worked alongside with him against Aizen and they got closer and closer during that investigation. Ishida and Orihime were called into duty once yet they didn't respond to it at all. Instead, they remained in Aizen's clutches as hostages for several days.

Orihime and Uryû never thought they would live and yet they made it. They didn't leave each other after that Kidnapping and soon Ichigo got an invitation to assist in their marriage. They talked a lot and Ichigo became Ishida's best man. Chad played for them with his new band. They spent several great days after. Yet Uryû became tired of the police and decided to leave and work in a related profession to the police and become a physician. Orihime decided to follow him and choose to become a nurse.

They became successful and they talked less and less to Ichigo. They lacked time and they needed to be alone to talk about their abduction. Their abduction was tough for them and they didn't wish to tell anything to Ichigo. They didn't want him to worry for them because he had been stressed, what with lots of work and he had to be a witness to Aizen's trial. He didn't like to be a witness for that specific investigation because Aizen had watched him as if he wanted to kill him.

- Guys, I hope to see you soon. I hope you will accept to work with me once more...

He sent the email to his superior and hoped he would get a full agreement from his part. He put off the computer, he gathered his items and he closed his small office.

Ichigo came in Urahara's office the day after and the man seemed rather pleased to see Ichigo's choices.

- You did a great job in the past with most of them and I expect you to be in good terms with Abarai. Abarai isn't the type of guy who agrees with his superiors all the time. I believe you should be confident in front of him and be sure of your own orders.

Ichigo smiled at his adoptive father and he thought of the time when he was himself under his father's orders. Such a wonderful time indeed. He didn't like to be his father's subordinate and he showed it a lot. Yet Ichigo knew Kisuke didn't want to be Ichigo's father but his teacher.

That's why he adopted him without forcing him to change Kurosaki into Urahara. Perhaps it helped that Ichigo accepted Kisuke as a teacher even though he didn't appreciate the way he gave him orders sometimes. The guy gave him orders once thanks to letters written with blood. His sense of humor apparently was crazy.

- Don't worry, I will find a solution with Abarai.

Kisuke gave a quite serious look. He wanted Ichigo to listen him carefully.

- Abarai was fired from two police stations because he hates rules in general. That information will help you to find a way to speak to him. Abarai is like you actually, yet you were ready to listen when you dealt with a serious case just like your current investigation. Abarai prefers to obey older people and I'm sure he won't like to be put under your orders.

«You're far younger and I know he doesn't like people who get lots of success like you in their job. Remember, you succeeded in sending Aizen in jail. Abarai is jealous of you, Ichigo, be very aware of that fact. Don't give him any opportunity to let him lead your own team.

Ichigo took Kisuke's advice very seriously. He began to wonder how he could manage the guy. He was sure he might deal better with Abarai he if showed him his true personality. It was a hard task yet he had to give it a try. He felt somehow Abarai didn't like straight guys and perhaps he loved challenges.

Sending a crime lord to jail was indeed a great challenge, yet Ichigo knew facing such a guy might hurt deeply people. He sighed deeply to the memory of Uryû's and Orihime's abduction because of Aizen's henchmen. That day he swore he would destroy Aizen's throne. He loved it when the people he cherished were safe.

- Thanks for giving me this information and I will make sure Abarai won't try to take over my team.

Urahara nodded and let his adoptive son go out his own office. He was glad Ichigo took this seriously, everything he said was because he knew how hard it was to defeat a crime lord.

- Have a nice evening and bow to Yoruichi-san for me, please.

The woman was always pleased to hear news about Ichigo and Ichigo was sure she would send him her calling card, a card with a black cat on it, after that.

When Ichigo went into his own home, he smelt a nice meal's scent. He loved Ginjô for cooking him meals because he didn't know how to cook for himself. He didn't say anything while entering the house, he wanted to surprise his lover. For once, Ichigo went after Ginjô.

He walked silently behind Ginjô's back and Ginjô smiled softly. He heard Ichigo's soft steps on the floor when he entered the kitchen. Yet he preferred his lover to do what he wanted. Ginjô felt soft kisses on his neck and he encouraged his lover to do more.

- You're rather bold tonight, Ichigo.

Ichigo chuckled softly and let his tongue run on his lover's neck. He touched a soft point and Ginjô shivered. The man turned to face Ichigo and put his arms around Ichigo's back. He pulled the youngster closer to him. He wanted to feel Ichigo's warm body against his.

- How are you? Ginjô asked.

Ichigo put his head over Ginjô's strong shoulder and he let a deep sigh running out his throat.

- Tired.

Ginjô watched his young lover worryingly. He didn't like it when Ichigo was overworked.

- Urahara made me choose a tough guy.

Ginjô frowned when he heard the information.

- Who is that guy? Ginjô wondered.

Ichigo looked Ginjô directly in his eyes.

- Abarai Renji.

Ginjô's eyes widened and Ichigo knew Ginjô knew Abarai's reputation. He wondered how he heard about Abarai and he asked his lover how he knew the guy.

- I worked with him once; he isn't pleased to work with talented people. He hates people who he thinks outclass him. I am stunned Urahara suggested you to choose him, you're talented. It's a stunning development.

Ichigo frowned and he wanted to hear Ginjô's backstory with Abarai. It might help him for his own work. He wanted peace to lead his group finely and he liked being calm in order to make the correct decisions.

- Don't worry about it, I think you will be able to deal with him. I worked with him when I had to deal with corrupted politicians and drug dealers. He is a rather good element yet he dislikes orders, that's why he was fired several times. I'm sure he will find a good leader in you if you succeed to convince him enough.

Ichigo smiled at his lover even more and he felt better to deal with that unknown guy. He knew he would ask Ginjô more advice about Abarai yet he felt it wasn't the right time. They need to eat before truly speaking. Ginjô prepared ramen with fish, his favorite meal. Ichigo smiled even more, his lover will never change. He loved preparing that meal.

After meal they went to their room and talked seriously. Ginjô feared for Ichigo and Ichigo knew he was honest with his feelings. Ginjô gave him more advice and Ichigo would follow them. Then they made love to appreciate fully each other presence. They had a rough week and being together helped them a lot...

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