Authors Note: Sorry for taking so long to update, but I had a few things to take care of. So without further a do,here is...
Urahara K.
Chapter 6
Confrontation
The wind brushes against the skin on my face as I rush from roof to roof. I can sense a build up of pressure, but the scent is slowly fading. I can only hope that it's Yoruichi, but at the same time I wish it were not. For the spirit within that pressure is illuminating a faint and death like presence. Now of all times, father time places a blind fold that was built upon memories on the very eyes that desire not to see such relics. Why is this happening? why am I starting to look back at past experiences...and why did little Byakuya seem so much older and wiser? He was never like that before. Perhaps Yoruichi's betrayal along with mine has caused his anger to sprout into a way in which his character was suddenly morphed...I can't believe what I have caused. All of this, just because of that one invention of mine? I mean we can't always be soul reapers can we? I thought Yamamoto would understand since he's been a reaper for longer than any of us, but I was dead wrong for the very first time. How many times must I dwell on this topic? I am nothing but a broken record in this head of mine. Perhaps I'm just lost goods, trying to find my way back into the bin I had fell out of. Well, whatever it may be, all I know is that I will save Yoruichi, and I will make things right. Just as things worsened, Yoruichi's pressure vanished without a trace and all I could do is continue in the direction in which she was last.
"Yoruichi..."
Suddenly a red fireball flew in my direction, but sensing the heat I was able to dodge the fiery ball.
"Kisuke Urahara, ex-captain of Squad 12. It seems we have found you at long last, and not a moment too soon. And please do not release your blade. We have strict orders to kill on hand if we see fit."
A small army of the stealth squad began to appear all around Urahara as they pulled their blades out in preparation for a battle.
"Well...it seems I have no choice then right?"
"And what choice is that Urahara?"
"The only one that sounds fit with this scene, what else?, new captain of the Stealth Squad?"
"Stealth squad? what makes you think that we are with those fools?"
"Hm? are you not wearing their suits?"
"Ah yes, these jump suits they wear. Well we are quite new to this playing field so instead of obtaining our very own set of wardrobe, Yamamoto asked of us to wear these ridiculous outfits."
"Alright, so if your not the stealth squad, then who are you exactly?"
"We mister Urahara Kisuke are the execution squad. We were dismantled a long time ago, but Yamamoto figured that for your certain case that we should be brought out once again."
Hearing that tittle was enough to run a deep chill down the cowering spine on my back. But even with fear slipping into every crevice of my body, I was still able to be in a stable state of mind and body. For the execution squad is much more than a child's fairy tale. These guys were once, both feared and respected for being one of the most elite and monstrous group of reapers to ever be assigned to a task. It was once said that mister Yamamoto himself may have been one of these members, but long before he took the highest of all positions in this society of misguided beings. Because of their ruthless ways, they were quickly removed from the society and thus were no longer of any threat. But I wonder, why? why would Yamamoto assemble such a squad to take down the likes of me?
"And just why am I obtaining the privilege to see you guys?"
"Because Urahara Kisuke...you did not only escape your fate, you also kidnapped a princess as well as a member of well respected noble family."
"Yes I did leave that place, but I didn't kidnap Yoruichi! she came on her free will and as for Byakuya...he came at me. We all know how he takes on that face of anger. After all he is still young...I'd say a little too young to be ranked where he is at the moment."
"Where is Yoruichi then? and where is Kuchiki?"
"Hm? what are you talking about?"
"Don't play Urahara Kisuke. We had word from Captain Mayori himself that you had attacked Byakuya Kuchiki and took him away soon after. At the moment he is out searching for you, but lucky for us we caught you before you could commit any more misdeeds."
"Great...I suppose anything else I say will only provoke you to take me down...not to mention you wouldn't even bother to listen and trust my words."
"That is correct. So place down your blade and we shall question you back at the society. If you refuse our demands, we will make certain to take you down, and cut any part of you that could be taken off without death taking you away."
"Wow, so it's a win win situation for you guys aye?"
"..."
By the response of the captain of this treacherous squad, I'd say that it would be best to run and never stop, but already do I see the other members preparing a barrier around the perimeter. The only way out of this is to take down every kido master in range, as well as the leader. First things first.
"Tell me Captain. Have you ever danced with a woman who had no face?"
"What are you talking about?"
"I'm speaking about dancing with a love in which you would do anything to save, even though you have no idea what lies beyond that face in which is covered by a deep black hole."
"I heard you were wise with words, but I didn't think you were a fool in actions."
"No no. I am no fool, for you see I have never lost a single battle nor any limb in both body and soul. After all, I wasn't named a genius for nothing Captain."
"Men! take him down, but make sure that you do not kill him."
Suddenly I hear ten footsteps come at me from every direction. A pattern in which I was hoping they would perform. I take my time and I close my eyes as I gathered strength within the grip I have on the hilt of my beloved Benihime. I then forced my blade deep within the ground below me when all the attacking members were within close range.
"Protect Benihime!"
With that said, a crimson colored aura wrapped its warmth around my entire body, leaving five feet of space an air for me to move. Every blade scrapped against my shield as I hear some of them break on impact. That takes care of a few of them, but there are still more to come.
"Youch, I would think your men would be stronger than this...hm..."
The captain is missing, but where? and when did he leave? I just sensed him a second ago. Just then I see a blade high above, rushing quickly in a downward direction toward my bubble shield.
"Sing!"
I pull my blade out of the ground, making all the energy around my body force itself back within the edges of my blade. In doing so, the aura now flew upward toward the being that was falling down like a shooting star to my position. The force of my attack clashes with the blade above me as only seconds later, the aura dispersed and the blade came crashing down on my slender girlish blade.
"Hmph!...is that you mister captain of the execution squad?"
"How nice of you to notice...NOW!"
Just then a dozen men came forth at me. During this time I was struggling to keep the captains blade from striking my shoulder. I know that I am very strong, but gee...this guy is steel compared to me, a rock. Nothing could be done...except for one thing. The one simple word that could not only save my life but put an end to this pointless battle. I know that these men mean well, but I can't allow them to stop me from saving the one person who I care about most in all worlds...and oh yeah, I guess Byakuya too.
"Bankai!"
The sky became dark and a brush of pressure forced all opposing men to jerk back to wince they came. Just as this happened, a cloud of memories were forced upon me while my bankai continued to amuse all who saw it's mighty power.
The scene from years ago began to play, a tale in which could very well solve the mystery of me. A problem that not even I can understand. For I am just that complicated.
"What are you looking for Kisuke?"
"The meaning of life, what else Yoruichi?"
"Thats what your always saying, but not even once have you even solved that riddle. Maybe their all right about you. Your just a mad scientist who tries desperately to hide his true intentions in all that fancy talk you do."
"Theres no need to get all riled up Yoruichi. For only those who don't understand life will not be satisfied with any answer that is given to them."
"Hm? and just what does that mean?"
"Oh you'll see Yoruichi...someday time will unravel that meaning. And then you will be able to slap me for no reason what so ever."
"Oh come on!!"
Moments have passed and my Bankai seals itself back within Benihime. All men, including the Captain was laying face first on the ground. They are still alive, but they wont be moving any time soon. It's a shame that this could not be avoided, but it had to be done. I quickly gallop away on my feet as I ventured closer to my unknown destination. I can only hope that I will not be too late. I knew I should have never trusted that worm. It might be my fault that he's after me, but he already got what he wanted. So why? why does he still despise me?
-Elsewhere-
Yoruichi was bound on a tree with chains that wrapped around each limb as well as her neck and under her chest. Meanwhile, Mayori was poking, slashing, and whipping any part of Yoruichi that wasn't covered in blood.
"Why are you doing this, you monster!"
"Why? because I always hated the fact that someone like Urahara could have a princess like yourself. It just isn't fair that I! a once imprisoned shinigami cannot have you. So now I will take you as my own. Oh have I always loved this blade of mine...if only "they" could see me now. But before you may stand by my side, I must make you endure the pain that I once felt. After all it was your royal family that helped to incarcerate me in that hell of a prison."
"That was the past Mayori! why can't you put it all behind. After all it was Urahara that freed you and allowed you to take over his place as Captain of squad 12."
"Pointless revenge Yoruichi. Thats all it is my dear...thats all it ever was."
To Be continued...
Hey there Yoruichi. Do you care to see my face behind this covering of mine?"
"Eww, no way...stay back! and don't touch me! I don't want to see you."
"Oh come on now. I haven't seen the light of day in years!!"
"Yeah, and why do you want to show your true face now for? can't you do that at home or somewhere else?"
"It's too late!! I already cracked the piece, so your going to have to deal with it."
"Eep!, your just terribly...Kisuke!! thats impossible!"
"Is it really? I mean it's just a halloween costume. Hm...do you think I look hideous, is that it?"
"Oh nooooOOOooooOooo...of course not."
"Yeah, then why are you crossing your fingers?"
"Oh go back to role playing already."