Another fic wrote in the bath! Also note to self - never attempt to type up fic whilst totally pissed - apologies to everyone - if you find any spelling errors. I'm too drunk to care!

This is now building up to the final battle - which will either be in the next chapter or the one after.

Enjoy! Leave comments if you like it. Even leave comments if you hate it! Damn I can always 'talk for England' when I'm drunk!

Notes for this story: Ulquiorra doesn't know names of everyone. He just describes them. See if you can guess the characters from their descriptions!

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Sat on the roof Ichigo relayed the tale to the eager listeners. Even though he elaborated it in parts to make himself feel important, I was unwilling to participate. I stood at the back of the group with my arm around Orihime.

Suddenly I felt it - it was definately somthing - I looked at the sky with some urgency.

She saw me looking and grabbed me tightly... "What's wrong?" I didn't have time to answer her, I know I should, her welfare is my prime concern.

"Hurry it up, Ichigo, we're running out of time here."

"I know. I know. It's just they need to know..." he snapped at me.

"They need to know nothing. Unless of course they can fight at the same level as myself. They need to stay well back."

Shinji stood up, "I can fight or don't you remember?"

I looked at him intently, the kid did look strangely familiar. He jogged my memory, almost on cue. "I beat that blue-haired friend of yours to a pulp."

I smiled, THATS where I remember him from... "Ah, Grimmjow, he's not my friend...we are enemies...just competetors in a game, which he seems to be losing." I looked at the sky again, this time, others followed my gaze..."But if you want to hang around for a bit - I'm sure you can finish your battle off." I turned to Orihime and smiled, "Now...", I returned my gaze to the group "are there anymore joining us today?" I looked at the dazed group, who weren't even sure if they should be there or not.

As if by magic...

"Sorry we're late..." a voice drawled. It belonged to the flame haired lieutenant of 6th division, and attending with him were the Brat, his busty assistant, Ichigo's wanna be girlfriend, the bald headed psycho and his gay friend.

Ichigo was taken aback for a second..."Rukia..." were his only words. I was hoping they'd embrace, but all she did was wave at him. That guy seriously needs to get laid!

The Brat started to speak, "they'll be some more joining us when it all starts."

I walked towards him, "minions, like this lot behind you, or someone on your level?"

He scowled at me, "Captains will be coming in force."

"Good" I said "You'll need them." I made to move away, but he grabbed my arm.

"It's your fault this."

I pushed him away. "That's bullshit and you know it. Aizen would have come for her whether I was involved or not. And if I wasn't involved then more of you would be dead. You included. Which would be a damn sight easier for me!"

I was aware of someone else grabbing my arm and pulling me away. I turned to her, the look in her eyes was one of concern.

"Don't fight, not now, please. Save your strength."

I nodded to her. She was right, as usual. At times I could be so hot-headed. I looked around and more people had arrived, this was turning more into a social gathering. This new group was very strange looking. A fat man with pink hair; a small girl who looked the same height as Nell but looked like she had the same temper as Grimmjow; a bloke with 70's hair; a clubbing girl in a white catsuit with...

"It's okay, they're with Shinji", Ichigo interrupted my thoughts.

"But WHO are they? What's so special about them?" I enquired.

"They're like me - they're Vaizard." he said and walked back to the group.

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"RIGHT... ARE WE ALL HERE AND READY?" a new voice said.

I shook my head in despair "for fucks sake - how many people do we need to kill the bastard?" I said to myself.

"As many as it takes!" the lively voice said behind me.

"WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?" I snarled at him. I thought I was supposed to be in charge here.

"Urahara Kisuke" he smiled back. I looked at the entourage behind him.

"Family outing is it? Who plays 'mommy'? I see you've got the hair for it! And... you've even brought the cat! Great!" My sarcasm is really at home in situations like this. So I continued..."So what special abilities do you and your entourage bring today? Moron?" I pointed at Ichigo. "Brat?" Pointed in obvious direction. "Or one of the other mindless idiots that THINK they can help?"

He took off his hat, a rare sight so I'm told.

"I was a Shinigami before I was exiled, the cat... well she is much more than meets the eye."

"And the two guys in hooded cloaks at the back?" I motioned towards them.

"Well..." Kisuke smiled, it was unnerving, I wished he would stop doing it, "They're here for later, in case things get ugly."

"Well looking at you, I'd say they already got ugly!" I moved away from him, however Ichigo walked forward towards Kisuke, he seemed very angry.

"Y'know in a way this is all your fault!"

"Mine? Whatever gave you that idea?"

"If you hadn't made that thing in the first place and hidden it inside Rukia... By the way... did you even apoligize to her?"

Kisuke looked blankly at him "...well... err..."

"Do it now!" Ichigo yelled, and looked at Rukia, who was looking back at him, shocked. "Well? Apologize to her, don't just stare at..."

The sky was beginning to darked rapidly. It had started.

"WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT?" Shouted Ichigo.

"Nobody panic." A new calmer voice said. "If you can't fight then stay well back." Everyone looked towards the vicinity of this voice.

I sighed. Damn, more Shinigami. A coiffurred, scarf wearing smary git, a psycho spiked haired one and a foxman.

"Captain Kuchiki!" Rukia burst out.

He advanced towards that group, "Preparations have begun, we must be very wary of their attacks. We," he motioned to the Captains, "will focus on taking Aizen out. The rest of you will concentrate your attacks on Tousen and the Vasto Lordes"

"No Tousen is mine" The foxman said, "When he left I swore that it would be me who would take him down. And I will."

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Kisuke spoke again to Ichigo. "Go get your little friend, I've got something for you both."

Nell toddled across to Ichigo and held onto his leg, peeking round it.

Kisuke spoke directly to Ichigo, "Now you do know that she will transform when she knows that you love her and you'll protect her from anything and she'll do the same for you?"

"Err... yes" Ichigo said looking down at Nell.

"Well don't just look at her, tell her that!" Kisuke prompted him

"Now?" Ichigo questioned.

"Yes, NOW!"

"Well... ok" So Ichigo crouched down next to Nell and told her exactly.

CLICK

He looked down at his wrist, he noticed that Nell was wearing the exact same item on her wrist. "What the hell is this?" He shook his arm trying to get the item off. It was fastened tight.

"I made it. Do you like it?" Kisuke grinned.

"No. Get it off me now!" Ichigo snapped.

"I can't. And if you take if off, it won't work!"

"So... what does it do?"

"IT transmitts your innermost feelings for each other."

POP

"And like that... she transforms!"

"Ichigo!" the now adult form of Nell put her arms round Ichigo and kissed him. Ichigo blushed.

"See!" Kisuke grinned. "She'll be a lot more use in battle now, than she was in her previous form! Although her clothes are a bit skimpy!" He leered at her, and she scowled at him.

"My clothes are fine do you have a problem with them?"

Kisuke shook his head, "No. No problem."

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TBC