Chapter 5 ~ again thanks for reading.

It took her a few minutes to reach the main gates and she saw that the others, apart from Banger stood waiting. She hoped he wouldn't be too long as she just wanted to get this patrol over and done with. They didn't have to wait too long though and soon they had set off towards the 54rth district. As they walked Toru and the other members of her squad got chatting. Toru was glad that the morale of the group was rather high and she knew this was a good thing. Toru walked over to 3rd seat Mori Kayo she smiled at Kayo who smiled back.

"So Kayo how are things going with you and Banger then?" Toru was curious to know as Kayo and Banger had both liked each other for a while and had had went on several dates together. Kayo looked up at Toru with her bright green eyes and smiled.

"He asked me to marry him". Kayo had obviously been bursting to tell Toru this. Toru smiled as happiness rushed through her.

"That's fantastic. Oh I love weddings. Drinks all around. Hot men. Happy couples. It's good for morale to. Let's see the ring?" Toru was finding it hard to keep the excitement from her voice. Kayo smiled and nodded and held out her hand. On her left hand, ring finger sat a very stunning ring. The ring it's self was silver and on top sat a beautiful, small Emerald. It was exactly the same shade as Kayo's green eyes.

"He said that he wanted to get one the same shade as my eyes because in his words, you've got the prettiest little eyes I've ever seen. I'm so happy Toru. It's finally nice to settle down with someone. I have been searching for a long time for Mr. Right to come along and he did in the form of Banger. He makes me happy". Kayo gazed back at Banger who looked up and smiled softly at her before continuing his conversation with some of the lads with the group. "You will be a bridesmaid won't you?" Kayo looked up at with eagerness in her eyes hoping Toru's answer would be yes. Toru smiled at her.

"Of course I will Mori Kayo it will be an honor". Toru smiled at her happy that her friend was getting married. They then both started to talk about wedding details and what kind of dress that Kayo was going to wear. The more they talked about it the more that Toru got excited about it. After a while some other girls in the group joined in on the discussion and they ended up sound like a group of gaggling girls.

"Jeez just mention the word wedding and females are all over it. How soppy can you get?" It was one of the men in the group called Ryo. The boys all sighed and continued to walk in silence. After about 45 minutes they finally reached their destination. Toru held out her arm motioning for silence and the group all stopped.

Up ahead was the large warehouse sized building the Shinigami's had been spotted at. Outside the large metal door stood two Shinigami's and one villager that held an axe in his hand. Toru frowned as it certainly meant that something was going on in the warehouse. She stood in silence for a minute as she formulated a plan. When she had one she returned to the group who were hiding in the tree's that surrounded the warehouse.

"There are three guards outside meaning whoever is at the bottom of this certainly doesn't want people walking in the front doors. I want us to split into three even groups. Kayo will lead the first group. Banger will lead the second group and I will lead the third group. This insures we can search the place faster and as there will be smaller groups we will be less easily caught. I will go ahead just now and knock out the three guards. Ryo I want you to come with me. You will bind them and bring them back here and keep an eye on them so we can bring them in for questioning. When Ryo comes back I expect you to be ready and in your groups. Banger, your group will search the left side of the building and Kayo your group the right. I will take my group directly up the middle of the building. Any questions?" Toru looked around at them all and once she was satisfied she stood up. "Come Ryo it's time. Everyone get into your groups and stay hidden. Ryo will come back for you". Everyone nodded and watched as Ryo and Toru left the trees and began to walk towards the building.

"You got a plan Kazama?" Ryo looked at her.

"Nope. Just improvisation". Toru smiled at him and Ryo smiled in response.

When they were near the building the three guards all grabbed their weapons and drew them. Toru continued to walk towards them.

"Halt! What is your business here Shinigami?" It was a burly looking Shinigami who spoke to her and he gripped the hilt of his Zanpakuto harder as she approached. Toru then put on the sweetest smile she could and walked over to them.

"Oh Mr. Shinigami. I'm glad we found you. Where not very strong you see and our companion is now stuck up a tree, surrounded by Hollows. Just above that hill see". As Toru spoke she pointed by a big hill behind the warehouse. As she planned all three guards turned around to where she was pointing. As quick as a flash she drew her Zanpakuto and used the hilt to hit two of the Shinigami on the head. Knocking them out cold. She heard a grunt and turned to see Ryo had knocked out the man with the Axe. Toru looked at the guards as Ryo used binding spells on them and using another Kidou spell lifted them up and using shunpo carried them to the trees where the others were hiding. Toru didn't have to wait very long until the others appeared beside her. She saw that there were four people joining her making it an even five for the three groups. Toru walked over to the door and to her astonishment the door easily opened. She grinned. Maybe this will be easier than I thought it would be.

Looking at the other groups she motioned them to take their designated paths before leading her group down there's. The corridor that they were going down was surprisingly luxurious. It didn't fit the outside structure and Toru frowned, wondering why someone would go to such lengths to make just the corridor so nice. Colorful paintings hung on the wall and were s sometimes accompanied by a small statue. What the Statues where meant to be of Toru couldn't tell. They reached the end of the corridor and Toru led her group down a right corridor and into a room on her left. Inside the room was stunning. There was a grand staircase in the corner of the room leading to parts unknown. At the back of the room the walls opened up to a very pretty and colorful garden. Toru frowned. How could a garden like this be in such a small building?

"Something's not right. I think we need to leave". Before Toru could say anymore she heard footsteps coming from the staircase in the corner. She motioned to her group and the five of them dived into a huge wardrobe situated beside the bed. After a couple of seconds a beautiful red headed woman came into view, she was followed by a surly looking man with a black eye patch over his left eye. They reached the bottom and the woman walked to where the walls opened into the garden.

"I am ready for your men to carry out their mission". The woman spoke to the man behind her. The man looked up and gazed at the woman from his right eye.

"Is that the order Arisu-Sama?" The man looked hopeful.

"Yes it is. Have the men ready to leave by dawn. Also ready the Memory Key I may have need of it".

"Yes Arisu-Sama. I will make the preparations right away". With a swift bow the man turned and strode out of the room. Toru frowned as she heard the words that were spoken. She didn't know what they meant but she was planning to find out. She heard someone behind her move slightly and she looked at the girl behind her before returning her gaze to the woman in the room. A slight smirk appeared on Arisu's face.

"I know your there Shinigami's. Now why don't you stop playing hide and come out from there".

Hope you enjoyed this chapter.. I plan to have Arisu and Toru fight in the next chapter and I introuduced Banger and Kayo a little bit more in this chapter as I plan to have them involved in the storyline more... but you'll have to keep reading to find out more :D thanks for reading...