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"Goooooooooooooooooood Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooorning Ichigoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo~" A few seconds later. "Daaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaah~"

A hand was firmly planted on Isshin's nose and eyes, making him twitch in pain and Ichigo was currently raising his fists, about to punch him. Really, this was just too much. Who does that bright early in the morning?! Right, his Dad, that's who. Not to mention, Ichigo wrestled Isshin to the ground. "You nuts! What kind of sick, twisted freak attacks his own son while he's lying there, sleeping?!"

A groan. "You are getting good, it looks like there's nothing more left for me to teach you, my son."

That sentence was getting overrated, and fast. Ichigo sighed mentally at his Dad's antics. Really, he shouldn't be that surprised anymore, should he? Wait, why did his Father attack him again? Right, morning. Wait, what? Morning? Grabbing Isshin's shirt, he pulled him up so Isshin could face him. "Wait, what about Karin and Yuzu's injuries fom last night?"

Isshin looked shocked. "Injuries? What are you talking about? Are you out of your mind or something, son?"

Ichigo was confused. "Huh?"

The dining area was being trashed and none of the tables and chairs were left intact. Also, therre was a big hole leading to the entrance of the Kurosaki Clinic. Yup, Kurosaki Clinic is a trashed house alright. "It's a miracle! Truck comes running into our house and none of us even gets so much of a single scratch!"

Beside Isshin, Yuzu was having a ladle in her hands while Karin side-glanced at Isshin. "What's even more miraculous is that none of us even woke up when it happened."

Ichigo gazed at the house, his eyes wide as saucers. Yuzu and Karin thought that it was a truck that had caused all this? But, no, Ichigo remembered it. All. Too. Clearly. If it was a truck, he would have known. He remembered Rukia... Ishida... A Monster... It was no truck, he knew that. But, why had he thought firstly that what Yuzu and Karin made sense and that it was a truck which had caused all of this? He didn't get any of it at all. He remembered he was talking to Rukia when he suddenly went unconscious. Talking about that, his neck had hurt. Did somebody render him unconscious? "Oni-chan, time for breakfast, or else, you are gonna be late for school!"

"Ah... Yeah..." Ichigo swore, he was going to find out the truth what happened yesterday night while Isshin simply smirked.

"What the hell was yesterday all about, Rukia-Sensei?!"

Rukia looked up at Ichigo who was slamming her desk and Ishida who was sitting across her yet looking as calm as ever. Well, he looked pissed, that was for certain. Did he just realize the fact that a Hollow attacked him yesterday night? Let's test it then. Even though Memory Modifiers worked almost all of the time, it had no effect on those with High Spiritual Pressure, it seemed. Her eyes looked at Ichigo lazily. "Kuroskaki, are you hungry or something? There's food at the cafeteria, I hope you know that. You don't have to come to me demanding food like a baby."

Ichigo was beyond annoyed that Rukia wasn't answering his question. "I wasn't talking about that, Rukia-Sensei."

Rukia took a textbook and flipped open the book, pretending to read while the book had covered Rukia's lips and nose, only revealing her eyes. Giving Ishida a look before turning back to Ichigo again, she spoke. "Eh, you weren't talking about that?" Ichigo shook his head and gave Rukia a hard stare which Rukia chose to ignore. "What were you talking about then?"

Now, Rukia really was testing the patience of Ichigo. "Yesterday, Rukia-Sensei! You know what I mean!"

Rukia gave no recollection that she had remembered what happened yesterday. Instead, she leaned back on her chair before placing the book down, she figured it was no use reading it since the book was practically upside down anyway. "You have to be specific about what you mean, Kurosaki ichigo." Ishida had now joined Rukia as both of them gazed at Ichigo. "What about yesterday?"

Ichigo was silent for a moment, trying to put his thought into words. "A truck crashed into our house."

Ishida looked disappointed and Rukia raised an eyebrow. Eh, had Isshin placed too much hope onto his son? Had Ishida hoped that Ichigo would remember what happened to Ichigo the previous night? "I'm sorry to hear that, Kurosaki." Taking a pen and paper, she gazed at Ichigo. "Do you want to write a letter to the Principal, excusing you from lessons? Because, I could do that if you want to-"

Ichigo's temper flared. "I'm not talking about that, Rukia-Sensei!"

Rukia placed the pen down on the table and shrugged once again, pretending not to notice Ichigo's temper. "I still don't understand, Kurosaki. What on Earth could you be talking about?"

"Yesterday night, I thought a truck had crashed in the house.." Ichigo started talking and both Ishida and Rukia listened, if he had suspicions about his Memory, there might be some hope for him after all. "That's what Yuzu, Karin and Old Man have been saying, but..." At least Isshin knew how to paly along. Ishida leaned forward in anticipation while Rukia had a smile on her face. "But, I don't think so at all..." Ichigo trailed off.

"So, what did you think happened, Kurosaki?" Ishida asked.

"I saw both of you, I know I did... But, I'm thinking that maybe a truck has crashed into our house after all..." Ichigo was confused by his Memory over lapping each other. This wasn't possible, was it?

Ishida blinked. This wasn't supposed to happen. It was either believing that a Truck had crashed into their hosue or remembering what had happened yesterday night as evidence to the Memory Modifier not working at all. In that way, it could determine whether Ichigo's Spiritual Pressure was high or not. If he had remembered the memory of what the Memory Modifier gave him, then, he must have Low Spiritual Pressure. But, if he believed what he saw yesterday night and his memory was not modified by the Memory Modifier, that just proves that he has High Spiritual Pressure. Though, Yuzu and Karin had believed the 'Truck Crashing Into House' Theory had placed Rukia slightly more at ease. But, both memories overlapping? How can that be possible? Ishida gazed at Rukia, not knowing what to make of this. Rukia folded her arms, pondering deeply before she came to a conclusion. If both memories are overlapping within Ichigo's mind, that could only mean one thing. "That would only mean that Kurosaki Ichigo's Reiatsu is neither high nor low, Ishida."

Ishdia looked confused. "Is such a thing even possible, Rukia?"

When had Ishida dropped the honorifics on Rukia-Sensei? "Hey!"

Rukia pondered for a second. "If Kurosaki Ichigo's Reiatsu is neither high nor low, that would just simply mean that his Reiatsu is not low to the point where he would be safe from Hollows yet his Reiatsu is also not high to where every Hollow would be after him."

Ishida nodded while Ichigo narrowed his eyes. "Ho-What? You mean, those Monsters from yesterday?"

"So, you remembered them." Ichigo nodded and narrowed his eyes even further. How could he forget a Monster that had his sister in its clutches and almost crushed Karin to death? "Those Monsters are called Hollow, Kurosaki." Ichigo looked confused. What? What were they called again? Rukia sighed, not knowing how to explain. Suddenly, she thought of the soul Yoruichi and her had came across yesterday night. Her eyes turned to Ichigo. "Kurosaki, do you know of soul's existance?" Ichigo nodded. Only an idiot would be unaware of departed souls' existence. Rukia recognized that look but since she was trying to prove a point, she ignored it. "And, I'm guessing you came across a soul and talked to her, right?" Ichigo was instantly reminded of the soul that was sobbing back then, in his room. "That's it." When both Ishida and Ichigo gazed at Rukia, she stood up from her seat. "When we were rushing to chase the Hollow yesterday, I happened to come across a soul." Ishida looked interested. "She refused to leave because she was convinced that she could convince someone to help her find her friend, whom she lost in KaraKura Orphanage. That 'Someone' was reluctant to help but she was somehow convinced only he can help her." Ichigo remained silent. "I assume that 'Someone' was you, Kurosaki Ichigo."

Ichigo had no choice. "Yes, it was me but how does that has to do with anything?"

There was silence for a few seconds. "That has to do with everything." Ichigo narrowed hs eyes. The way Rukia was implying was as if saying that he had done something wrong, he had caused this Hollow to come to him yesterday and he nearly caused the death of his 2 sisters. As Ichigo was about to flare his temper at Rukia, Ishida held his hand, violently stopping his outburst and shook his head, although Rukia seemed oblivious to all that was happening. "If I'm not wrong, the Hollow's aim was not the Souls or Kurosaki Ichigo's sisters, they were aiming for you, Kurosaki." Ichigo widened his eyes. They were aiming for him? Rukia took a moment to gather her thoughts. "Despite how low or how high Kurosaki's Reiatsu is, it is still Reiatsu after all." Ishida nodded, very interested in the way the conversation was going. "When Kurosaki was in contact with the girl, his Reiatsu was passed to the girl."

Ishida looked confused. "That doesn't make sense, Rukia. I thought Hollows only go for High Spiritual Pressures."

"I'm not entirely sure of it either." Rukia massaged her temples. "But, what I can be sure of is that the Hollow wasn't aiming for the girl. Instead, they were after you, Kurosaki."

Ichigo narrowed his eyes. So, it was because of him that the girl got attacked and it was also because of him that Yuzu and Karin nearly got killed? Ichigo clenched his fists and Ishida narrowed his eyes. He betted on his Quincy's pride that Ichigo was going to say something reckless because that's what he does. "Is there a way to save them?"

Rukia gazed at Ichigo and closed her eyes. Not only was he a striking resemblance to Kaien but the need to rush into something was also very alike. Taking a moment to calm herself down, which Ishida noticed but didn't comment, she opened her eyes once more. "No." Ichigo widened his eyes. What had Rukia just said? There was no way to save those people that were victims from Hollows? "The only ways for Hollows to jsut disappear is either all the souls in KaraKura Town are being devoured or High Reiatsu citizens' in KaraKura Town mysteriously disappearing but all of us knows no matter which way we went, either of these ways aren't happening anyway."

Ishida nodded in agreement and as Ichigo was about to say something, the door suddenly slammed open. "Rukiaaaaaaaaaaa-chaaaaaaaaan~" Ishida and Ichigo jerked their head, terrified to hear such a scream while Rukia seemingly looked bored. Urahara, who had jumped in at the wrong timing, saw both Ichigo and Ishida. It was as if time froze in their tracks and Urahara scratched his head sheepishly while pulling his bucket-hat down, shielding his eyes but allowing a grin to form. "Ah, Rukia-chan, you have guests~?" Rukia simply nodded, taking a gaze at Ichigo and Ishida who had a perfect 'O' attached on their lips. Eh, that reaction's interesting. "But, Rukiaaaaa-chaaaaaan, I have a dilenmaaaaaa that only yooooou can solve for meeeeeee~"

Rukia sighed and stood up, looking at the clock in Urahara's office. "Kurosaki, Ishida, isn't it time for you to get back to your class for the first period? You won't be excused for tardiness if I'm not teaching the first period, I hope you know that as well as I do."

Ishida was the first to snap to attention. "Damn! If we keep on talking, we would be late! Come on, Kurosaki!"

Ichigo tried to defend himself. "But, I still have words to say..."

Rukia smiled. "You can talk to me on another day, Kurosaki."

Ishida, being dragged by Ichigo, exited the room completely and Rukia closed her eyes. Ishida's Quincy problem certainly is solved but what about Ichigo? And, who would have thought that it was such a coincidence that Ichigo's Father would be Isshin and that had only added guilt to her shoulders. Her smile disappeared as she slumped in her seat, not knowing what to do. The question Isshin had asked her when she was walking out of Kurosaki Clinic haunted her. Was she out of her guilt yet? Can she live on with the fact that Ichigo, Yuzu and Karin were without their Mother and Isshin was without his wife? Rukia was feeling a migraine coming up when Urahara closed the door behind him, facing Rukia. "Do you think it was wise to let them know of the truth, Rukia-chan?"

Rukia gazed up at Urahara. "We saw what hiding the truth from one Quincy could do to his state of mind. I did not want to risk that with Kurosaki."

"Isshin told me..." Rukia froze and her eyes hardened at Urahara who tried to explain. "He only called me to tell me that he saw you yesterday, at Kurosaki Clinic, Rukia-chan." Rukia visibly relaxed at that. It made sense for Isshin to call Urahara since they were old-time friends. But, if Urahara brought that up, was he going to talk about that topic which she dreaded the most? "Rukia-chan..." Urahara looked at everywhere other than Rukia and Rukia narrowed her eyes at Urahara, daring him to say anything at all. "Isshin wanted me to tell you something, Rukia-chan."

"Please, Urahara." Urahara's words stopped at the tip of his tongue as Rukia weakly called. "I don't want to talk about it."

Urahara went silent as he sat down in front of his desk. Right, how coud he have been so stupid? He kenw that Rukia wasn't over the guilt of Masaki's death, he knew that Masaki's Death reminded Rukia clearly of Kaien's death. It was as if Masaki's daeth was a repeat of Kaien's death all over again. At least, in Rukia's state of mind, it is. And, Rukia hasn't been able to live with the fact that Kurosaki Isshin lost his wife while Kurosaki Ichigo, Kurosaki Yuzu and Kurosaki Karin lost their Mother. She couldn't live with the fact because she knew how Isshin was after Masaki was gone from his life. She had seen the hopelessness in his eyes, the depressed look that he was hiding so well. It was like a ghost, haunting Rukia. Rukia knew that she couldn't sit in the office any longer. "Rukia-chan, where are you going?"

Rukia took a deep breath. "Out. Be back in 5 minutes."

With that, Rukia was out of Urahara's office and Urahara stared at the closed door while another door slightly opened. "Looks like Rukia isn't completely rid of the guilt of Masaki's death then..."

"Y-Y-Yoruichi! When ahd you and Kaien-chan arrived?" Urahara exclaimed which hugging Yoruichi. It has been too long.

"A little while before Ishida Uryu came in." When Urahara gazed at her in question, she took out a set of spare keys to Urahara's office. "You gave me a spare key to your office, remember?" All the while when Urahara and Yoruichi were conversing, Kaien, who Yoruichi had brought along with her since Rukia had indeed gained approval from the Principal himself, stared at the closed door in deep thoughts.

Rukia walked aimlessly through the hallways of KaraKura High, without a destination. Leaning on a nearby wall and closing her eyes, she remembered Isshin's question on the previous night. Was the guilt gone? Kaien had erased her guilt for one second, does it mean that it had completely vanished? No, she decided. It would never be gone. Just the sight of Kurosaki Isshin had made her remember what she hadn't done that fateful day. Was it coincidence that Kurosaki ichigo was Kurosaki Isshin's son? She didn't know but the screams from Ichigo were still crystal clear in her ears. The screams of a boy who had just witnessed his Mother's death, the screams of a young boy who wanted the cruelty of reality to be all but a dream. Rukia could never erase the image out of her mind. On that fateful day, she remembered about her Captain's words. At that moment, she saw Masaki's gaze on her. She massaged her temples. If time went back to that fateful day, to that fateful moment, would she have saved Masaki? Apparently, the answer wasn't important as she had seen with her own eyes the life the the Kurosakis' led after Masaki was gone. Everytime Isshin entered Urahara Store with Masaki, the store would be filed with laughter and happiness. But, when Masaki's life was taken away, all of that disappeared along with Masaki as well. Isshin ahd never once blamed Rukia but Rukia knew she would never forgive herself. She would not forgive herself for she caused another family to go into total despair. First, the Shibas'. Next, the Kurosakis'. "Rukia-Sensei?"

Rukia blinked and gazed up and Inoue was standing next to her, gazing at her with eyes that said she wished Rukia could die already. Remembering the incident yesterday and the history of Inoue, Rukia wasn't surprised to find Sora Inoue still lingering beside Inoue Orihime. Clearing her thoughts away, she leaned away from the wall, as if those poisoning thoughts hadn't been on her mind just a second ago. "Is something wrong, Inoue?"

"You won't get away with this, Rukia-Sensei." Rukia stared in surprise. Inoue's tone had just went from kind to cold in just a mere second. Was this Sora's doing? No, it couldn't be. Sora would do anything to keep Inoue safe from any harm intended on her. So, what was this hostility she had detected from Inoue? She narrowed her eyes, not sure what was Inoue talking about. "I have already told Ishida-kun that Rukia-Sensei was spying on the,." Ah, it's regarding to that. Rukia shrugged her shoulders, her mood all gone while confirming that while Inoue suspected her, Ishida's suspection of her was long gone. "Whatever you did to get assigned to our class, Rukia-Sensei, I'm sure you won't get away with it."

Rukia stared at Inoue and sighed. Really? Why were students nowadays making a fuss over nothing at all? "Inoue-san!" Both Rukia and Inoue turned to Ishida, who was chasing to the direction towards them. Rukia gazed at Inoue who, in return, was having a smile on her lips. So, she thinks she got her and Ishida would come to her defense? That's nice to know as Rukia gazed at Ishida and Ishida faced Inoue. "Inoue-san, where were you? I was looking for you. Our first lesson already started and we can't allow our teacher to wait for us, come on."

"But, Ishida-kun..."

Saying about that, wasn't their class quite a far distance from here? Did Inoue especially come here to wait for her, hoping Rukia would be roaming through the hallways? Good perception, Inoue, good perception and observation, it seems. Remembering about the 'Seating Arrangements' paper on her desk, Rukia's mood seemed to have lifted as Ishida faced Rukia once more. Both of them were gazing at Rukia now, one with a smiling face and one with an apologetic expression. As Rukia was about to say something, Ishida bowed towards Rukia, which earned a surprise look of both Inoue and Rukia. "I hope Inoue-san hadn't said anything to offend Rukia-Sensei." Inoue was shocked and Rukia gazed on with a calm expression. She figured Ishida liked Inoue but... Inoue tugged on Ishida's sleeve, demandng to know what was going on while Ishida had his head still bowed towards Rukia. Rukia, knowing that she had to speak somehow, had wanted to speak but Ishida was a step before her. "It seems that Inoue-san had a misunderstanding of Rukia-Sensei yesterday, thinking that Rukia-Sensei was spying on us." Rukia gazed at Ishida, wondering what he was doing. "I hope Rukia-Sensei isn't offended by that."

Rukia pondered about Ishida's words for a moment before smiling. "I'm not offended by what Inoue had said, Ishida." Rukia turned to Inoue, smiling. "It just means that Inoue-san was simply just on the lookout for both Kurosaki Ichigo and you, that's all. Both of you must be blessed to have such a classmate as Inoue-san."

Rukia wasn't oblivious to the slight shade of red that Ishida had on his cheeks before Ishida brought Inoue closer to him, ruffling her hair as Inoue also blushed as well. Interesting. "I have known Inoue-san for a while now. Inoue-san, when getting attached to a theory, has this habit of not letting it go while getting to the bottom of that theory." Rukia nodded in understanding. "I hope you are ready for that, Rukia-Sensei."

Well-played, Ishida. Although Ishida had meant it as a threat, the warning was clear. Inoue Orihime had noticed that she was spying on them and while Ishida might have known the reason for that, Inoue hadn't. And, if Rukia was to do anything to Inoue... The challenge was there, Rukia noticed. "Of course, I'm assigned to your class after all."

That earned a look from Inoue which Rukia ignored. "Though, I'm sure Rukia-Sensei wouldn't do anything to Inoue-san which would require the Student Council President to step in, am I right?"

Gazing at Inoue, who had a smile on her face knowing that Ishida was backing her up, Rukia knew she had to assert some authority in Inoue's mind, in one way or another. But, it's too early for that, apparently. Stretching her arms towards Ishida and her palms pressing onto Ishida's shoulders just a little tightly, Rukia continued smiling, choosing to be oblivious on what she was doing and to Ishida's slight groan, knowing she had gotten her point across to Ishida. As long as Ishida knows who he's talking to, Rukia's fine with that. "Of course, I'm a teacher so I know what I'm doing, Student Council President." Rukia glanced at the clock in the hallways before removing her hand from Ishida's shoulders, tilting her head, noticing they were late to class. "Aren't you supposed to be rushing to class?"

"Right!" Ishida snaped to attention and grabbed Inoue's hands, dashing to where their classroom is. "See you, Rukia-Sensei!"

Walking the other way, Rukia had a smile formed on her lips. "Right."

"Thank You, Ishida-kun." Inoue smiled.

Separating their hands away from each other, both Ishida and Inoue had slowed down their speed to a stroll now. "There's no need to thank me, Inoue-san. It's what any Student Council President would have done."

"But, wouldn't it be better to allow the Principal to know of this information?" Inoue questioned.

"It would. But, I don't feel it necessary as of yet, Inoue-san." Inoue looked up at Ishida confusedly. Well, it was clear that Ishida believed in Inoue's words when she said that Rukia was spying on them but he had known the reason why as well. Before yesterday's night incident, Quincies and Shinigamis were enemies. Of course, a Shinigami would take it upon herself to spy upon a Quincy, very alike to what Rukia would have done. "Besides, it's just her second day in KaraKura High, Inoue-san. If we want to figure out what she's up to, there's plenty of time, isn't there?"

Inoue sighed. "If you say so, Ishida-kun."

Ishida smiled in response. "I know so."

Rukia was seemingly in a better mood. Apparently, Inoue Orihime had done that to her and Rukia Kuchiki, be it Shinigami or not, has never backed down from a challenge. Although, something had to be done about Sora, fast. Knowing it was wise not to think about it anymore, Rukia continued her wak back to Urahara's office and opened the door only to get a surprise on Kaien jumping onto her, causing Rukia to stumble while both Urahara and Yoruichi had a grin on their faces. Kaien went to steal a kiss from Rukia on the lips before grinning widely, causing Rukia to smile and straghten Kaien up before standing up herself, taking a hold of Kaien's tiny hands. "That's why I saw neither you nor Kaien in the morning, Yoruichi." Rukia shrugged afterwards. "I wasn't worried though, I thought you had brought Kaien out or something." Rukia then gazed at Urahara with a look with a snuggling Kaien as she went back to her desk. "I'm surprised you went ahead with your plan, Urahara." Urahara was not about to tell Rukia that he was surprised by Yoruichi and Kaien as well, just because he forgot that he gave Yoruichi a spare key to his office. When Yoruichi was about to rat him out though, Urahara pouted, causing Yoruichi to sigh mentally. Men and their egos will be the death of Yoruichi. Playing with Kaien with her fingers just as Kaien was attempting to bite Rukia's fingers, oblivious to the exchange, Rukia faced Urahara once more. "So, what are your plans for Yoruichi, Urahara?"

"Babysitter!" Urahara cheered.

Yoruichi gazed at Urahara as if she wanted to strangle him herself and Rukia giggled. Yeah, a babysitter would work well for Kaien but not in KaraKura High. If the whole KaraKura High was here and heard that, Urahara might be removed from his position. As Yoruichi was about to strangle Urahara, Rukia spoke her objections. "That's impossible, Urahara." When Urahara pouted at Rukia, Rukia ignored it and Kaien chuckled as Rukia gazed at her son. "Now that Kaien is here with me, in KaraKura High, there's no need for a babysitter anymore. Kaien wants only me. Right?" Kaien nodded happily in response as Rukia smiled softly and ruffled Kaien's hair, causing Kaien to pout. Oh, Rukia almost forgot, Kaien doesn't like his hair to be messed with. "Besides, how are you gonna explain to KaraKura High that they need a babysitter? They would probably demand you off the 'Principal' position, Urahara."

Well, busted. Now that Rukia busted the idea right off from his head, his brain cells refused to work as Rukia rolled her eyes, still playing with Kaien as Kaien snuggled on Rukia's lap, attempting to bite Rukia's fingers off. Yoruichi took the time to ponder on her situation. "How about a Substitute Teacher, then?" Both Rukia and Urahara gazed at Yoruichi. Substitute Teacher? "Urahara told me that the class you are assigned to is pretty troublesome, having problems here and there and you, as their homeroom teacher, would have to settle their problems one by one." Rukia nodded, confirmng Yoruichi's theory and glaring at Urahara. Did he not trust her to do the job right? Urahara visibly flinched under Rukia's glare. "So, if you are busy handling the affairs of your assigned class, wouldn't a Substitute Teacher be appropriate?"

Rukia considered the suggestion and gazed down at Kaien who was still attempting to bite her fingers. Kaien ahdn't seemed to understand what they were talking about but then again, why would he? He was just a kid after all. But, nevertheless, when Kaien noticed his Mom gazing at him, he gave her a nod and a grin, as if he knew what they were talking about and Rukia smiled softly. Well, it doesn't seem so bad, gaining a Substitute Teacher. But, she just wondered, how the class would react to it though. "It doesn't seem like such a bad idea. What do you think, Rukia-chan?"

Rukia only nodded her head. "I'm fine with that. On one condition though." Urahara pouted and Rukia sighed. "I would have to introduce Yoruichi to the whole class. It would be weird if a Substitute Teacher suddenly pops out of nowhere."

Urahara grinned. "Reasonable." "Now, when that's done..." Urahara stretched out his arms towards the direction of Rukia's. "Come given Uncle Urahara a hug, Kaieeeeeeeeeeeeeeen-chaaaaaaaan~" Kaien pondered for a moment, gazed at Rukia before turning to snuggle within Rukia's lap again, ignoring Urahara as he wailed. "You are soooooooo meeeeeeeeeeeeean, Kaieeeeeeeeen-chaaaaaaaan~"

Rukia smiled down at Kaien. Yeah, things were peaceful and good for a moment but she simply wondered how long would it last.

Replying To Reviews In Progress:

Guest: I actually got Isshin's directness from an anime that isn't Bleach. In that anime, the character said this because she had wanted to help the character she was directing the question to. I honestly think her main motive was to help that other character but it ended up putting stress on her. I think this could be applied on Isshin's question towards Rukia as well. Kudos if you could figure out what anime it came from though. ^.^

Guest: I agree with that. Ishida was always thinking of Inoue, be it the Lust Chapters or the Tsukishima Arc whereas he wasn't willing to trouble Ichigo when Tsukishima injured him. Or, was it Ginjo? On the other hand, Rukia has always been thinking of Byakuya, Ichigo, Yuzu, Karin and many others, always seeming to place the world on her shoulders, saying that she had burdened Ichigo and twisted his destiny with what happened in Episode 1. Why those 2 are not together with the one they thought of, I would never know. But, I may place Ishida and Rukia together, just to invoke the jealousy of Ichigo and Inoue in future chapters. That would be a very plausible idea, I have to admit.

A/N: Reviews make me happy~ ^.^ See You Next Time. ^.^