Authors Note:

Sorry for the short wait. I had to return to my other stories. So without further ado...I present Chapter 5 to you all. And I do that you all for reviewing my work. Especially you miss...Hentai-Goddess. And if this chapter seems a little weak, I am very sorry. I have been a little tired this past week. But don't worry, the next one will surely make up for my flaws for this particular chapter.

BLEACH

Urahara K.

Chapter 5

Missing

A light breeze sweeps the air and my skin trickles with the feeling that it provides for my comforts of such a daily occurrence. I extend my mouth to create a smile, thinking that it's Yoruichi blowing a low tide of wind to the surface of my face. With this belief, I reached my arms out to feel the one person who makes me whole, but only to find that there was nothing in front of me, to side, or behind me. Only mother nature was grasping my attention, no one else. Perhaps I shouldn't always rely on these feelings anymore. Actually to think of it, its my feelings that propel me into actions that would never think of doing in a million years. But hey, they don't call it love for nothing right? Heh, I have too many thoughts fiddling in my mind at the moment, maybe I'll just get up and clear my mind with a puddle of water. That is if I have any in this dull home.

"Blah!...I think that was a fur ball...hm?...Yoruichi, are you out there?"

I raise an eye as I glance at the door, hoping to see that feline of a woman troll right in. But to my surprise, no one came and no one spoke back to me. After hearing my own voice echo down the walls of this "shelter" I stood up and rubbed my face, while I scratched the back of my head. Soon after, I took steps to the bathroom and yawned all the way down, missing a note that was on the very edge of the pillow my head was laying on top of moments ago.

"Hah...I hate talking to myself in the morning. But oh Urahara, you should know any better than to rely on others to speak back when your so mysterious."

I laugh as I pulled a towel down from the pole that was neatly placed on the side of the small room. With a pull of a towel, I started to undress myself. I was now bare from head to toe as I took a glance at a mirror in front of myself. I gave a disgusted look as I saw dozens of slashes across my chest, along with dry blood that was irritating my eyes.

"Youch, how did that happen Urahara? Hm?...oh yes, thats right. You decided it was a brave move to go toe-to-toe with Captain Byakuya Kuchiki last night."

I gave out a low laugh to myself as I turned to the side and slowly twirled a knob on the wall in a clockwise motion. Water began to sprinkle down from from the opening of the shower head I had installed a few weeks ago. The water became warm in a matter of seconds as I stepped inside, feeling every drop run down my chest to my waist, and then from my waist to the my knees. I then closed my eyes and leaned my head forward so that I could water down my sticky, messy hair. The water forced my hair down as it's warmth made sure to keep my head nice and relaxed with ever drop that fell on my head. Soon after I held my breath and tipped my head up, to allow the water to run down my face and neck. I stood in the same position for about five minutes before I realized where I was and what I had been doing. I could feel my stomach turn as I lowered my head and placed my palms in front of my waist so that I could catch a puddle of water in my grasp. In a matter of seconds my palms were overflowing with water while I opened my eyes to see my reflection in that small puddle of truth.

"What are you doing?...why are you here?...why are you forgetting what happened last night on purpose for Urahara?...and most of all why do you keep referring to yourself with a name that is only to be used when being acquainted with another?"

I continued to watch my reflection as tilt my head in a way so the water could pour down my ears to make certain that all I heard was the sound of water running, nothing more or less. In doing this I was able to think out many answers, but they were unworthy of being spoken through my voice. With that said and thought, I turned the knob, making the shower head cease from releasing anymore of it's comforts to my beaten and slashed skin. Soon after I stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around my waist, not even bothering to dry myself. Soon after, I exit the bathroom and enter the small enclosed bedroom as I took a seat on the only bed around.

"Heh. Who would ever think you would be in this place Urahara...who would have ever thunk it."

I laughed as I enjoyed the pleasure of lying to myself. For hiding how I really felt, was much more simple than revealing my true self to myself. Not to mention I had more of a satisfaction in doing this as well. After all a man with no problems, is not a man at all, and that is how I want it to be. From this day forth, I shall be nothing more then one of those drunken masters that you see in those good old martial arts films that these humans love to watch, even though the technology here is still weak compared to the Society. Theres something I will miss though. I loved my work in inventing new technology. Who says I can't continue them now? I mean it's not like I'll be doing much training anymore, so I might as well place all my time in something worth doing. Being lazy is one thing, but continuing my work is another. Could I really continue where I left off? would it be possible to play god within a realm ruled by those who are suspicious in every little noise, sight, and feeling? Probably not Urahara, probably not...but hey, its as the saying goes "You might as well try now than later", for one will question thy self for not doing what was believed in at the time where it was most needed. And I need this. I need to feel useful in something. Maybe it's the fight I had last night, thats caused me to think this way. Or perhaps my thoughts have been lingering there for a while, but it just took a shower to knock them out of my mouth. Whatever the origin may be, all I know is this: I will press my work into the next stage. I will figure out how to change time. Even if it kills me. As I say these words in my mind, I clench my fingers into my palm, creating a fist in each hand as I can sense a face of determination run across my face like a lawn mower on a field engulfed with tall grass. Every trim and cut is sliced into every inch of my face, creating that one look that would satisfy any man or woman. Especially woman.

"Great. The plan is set, and now the wheels must turn."

Just as I was about to stand, I feel a thin piece of paper rub against my bare back. I turn around and pull the paper off the pillow.

"Strange. A letter from Yoruichi. Thats highly unusual for her to do."

I flap the paper, to make it straight as I read every line with a horror expression beginning to form on my face that once held a look of determination.

Dear Kisuke,

If you haven't noticed by now, you'll see that I am not here with you for the time being. I am taking a trip to the Society, to try and work out some deal with Yamamoto so that we could live in peace within the living realm. I'm sorry that I couldn't speak to you about this before I left...but I know you will say that this is a bad move. Trust me Kisuke, it's not bad if you don't try! it's as you once said to me a long time ago. You can't allow fate to bind you down a destined path. Sometimes you must disrupt the balance of time and space to receive the life you wish to live. And that Kisuke, is what I am doing. I will change our destined fate. I hate living in a world where your not happy. So with that said...I'm sorry

and I love you Kisuke.

Sincerely,

Yoruichi

P.S.

Hello there Kisuke! it is I, Mayori. I can't believe you would allow yourself to allow such a cat to escape your home. Anyway, I am writing on this paper, because I want you to know that I am on a deep trail to stop miss Yoruichi. That is all, and oh yes, happy dreams Kisuke Urahara...you look so adorable when your asleep. HAH!

I crinkle the paper with all my might as I reach for my cane and prepare myself for the actions that I will soon commit. I cannot allow Mayori to catch up with Yoruichi...after all, who knows if he may already have her. So much time has passed, I can only hope that a miracle can occur.

"Hang in there Yoruichi...I'm on my way."

With that said I quickly wrapped a robe and a cloak over my shoulders as a single item was left in my sights. A hat with green stripes was on the edge of my window. I remember this hat, it was the first object I acquired from this shamble of a world. Perhaps this is a sign. Am I yet ready to venture off into the known once again? knowing what awaits me on the other end of that light. Whatever this beacon of "light" may be. All I know is that I shall fight...and fight with a disguise I must!

"I'm coming for you Mayori. Whether you like it or not...and you'll probably like it, as insidious you are."

Soon after I release my voice into the air around me, I swipe the green striped hat as I climbed over the window and leap into a path where anything can happen. Good or bad.

Next Chapter

-Episode 6-

"Hey there Kisuke, did you miss me much? huh? did you? did you?"

"Hah! you know I did, but that didn't stop me from buying another black cat."

"You did WHAT!! how dare you replace me! I was only gone for a few hours!"

"Youch! not the face! not the face!!"

BONK!

"Hmph...that should serve you right for doing such a thing...now where is this black cat of yours? I need a shower and I feel like having a tongue run down my fur. After all you never like to lick me for some reason."

"Ughhhh...I think he broke out of the cage...blah"

"Oh! what a shame...a shame indeed. Now then...oh my what happened Kisuke?...did I do that to you? Oopsie, I must have been sleep walking again."

"...sure you were..."