Tairei9: Yo people. I do not own bleach, give full credit to the creators, and read and review. I am upmost grateful for the people who have already reviewed and I encourage them to keep doing so. But just to let the other people know, the reviews I get is what keeps the hope for continuing the story for much longer. I hope I don't sound mean, but I want to hear what you think. 'Pout.'
Ichigo: you don't have to pout. Well onto the chapter!
Chapter twenty five.
Kumiko stared off into space as she and Ichigo stared off into the sky outside of where Rukia was sleeping. They sat in silence as Kumiko nibbled on her cookie, swinging her legs. Kariya was gone as well as the other bounts. Ichigo had been healed of all of his wounds from the battle. Kumiko was not hurt much and quickly recovered.
"So you all healed up?"
Ichigo looked to his left and saw a familiar person.
"Renji!" Ichigo said, surprised. Kumiko did not turn to acknowledged him but continued on her cookie.
"Yeah Inoue healed everything," Ichigo said.
"Well, even if somebody killed you, you wouldn't die." Renji said sitting down by Ichigo.
"Inoue healed Rukia too, right? She's healing so slowly," Ichigo said, sighing.
"Baka. Did you forget? The reason her body is so weak is not just because she was injured this time. She was sent to the real world right after she recovered her spirit energy. It will take sometime for her to really recover," Renji said.
"I see. So… is everything else taken care of?" Ichigo asked.
"Yep."
Kumiko stopped listening and finished her cookie. She then looked at Renji and Ichigo, who were arguing very loudly.
"That attitude of yours is even more unforgivable," Renji said, glowing red. Ichigo was sweating nervously. Somebody stopped by them, making Renji and Ichigo look to see who it was.
"What are you doing?" Byakuya asked looking down at them.
"Well, um…" both Ichigo and Renji said, nervously.
"You were making quite a ruckus. Don't tell me you've forgotten where you are," Byakuya said, with what most people thought was a scary face. Kumiko thought it just looked funny.
"Forgive me…" Renji said, weakly. Byakuya walked past them and then stopped again.
"Kurosaki Ichigo," Byakuya said, "If your business here is finished go back to the real world at once. You do not belong here." He then walked away, Kumiko looking at him strangely.
"Great now he is ticked off at me."
"Or do you think he was eavesdropping on our conversation and then came out," Ichigo said, seriously. Kumiko giggled and crawled onto Ichigo's lap eagerly.
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"Ichigo." Kumiko said, fiddling with Ichigo's kimono.
"Yeah?"
"Are we going home?"
"Yeah," Ichigo said, as they walked towards where the portal was. Kumiko sadly looked around Seireitei.
For probably the last time.
------- A few months latter.
Nemu left the fourth division and sighed as she saw a familiar figure running towards her.
"Yachiru, what is it?" Nemu asked, monotone.
"There is an emergency woman's association meeting and you must come. It is really important, Mu-mu!"
"Alright," Nemu said, "what time is it?"
"At one!! Don't forget! Now I have to go get the snacks. To the CANDY!!!" Yarchiru said, and then disappeared.
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Byakuya looked at the picture of Hisana.
"Kuchiki-sama," a servant said at the entrance of the room, "It is time."
"……… Alright."
He began to shut the doors, but stopped.
"I will be back soon, Hisana," Byakuya whispered and shut the doors.
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"Ukitake- Taichou?!"
"What is it, Kyone?"
"Yamamoto Taichou wishes to see you."
Ukitake looked out the window and said, "Alright, I will be ready in a moment."
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Shunsui looked around the office as Nanoe came in.
"Aha, Nanoe-chan! What is it?" Shunsui asked, carelessly.
"Everything is set," she said bending over, whispering it in his ear.
"I see," Shunsui said, sighing.
Tairei: I know it was short, but I ran out of ideas.
Ichigo: basically she got bored.
Tairei9: Shut up!!
