Frozen flame– Chapter Five: A Place To Reach

Summary: Tsuki faces ghosts of her past and dilemas of her current life, when conflict between them erupt, which side will she choose? and does she even need to? and what is the result?

Author: Adameia Kirantro

Rated k+: no cussing, or innuendos or, has violence, possible pairing not sure

Disclaimer: I did not create, and do not own the characters from Bleach, They are owned by, and I may borrow them for your possible and hopeful enjoyment. But I DO own Tsukikade, she is completely mine so do not steal her or else you will feel my wrath once I find out that you did (and trust me I will).

Author's Note: hi folks! Here's the chapter where I reveal that secret identity so that means my little challenge is done. Thank you to those who participated, but I hope you continue to find reasons to review my story as I really enjoy receiving them k? well ,enjoy!

Chapter Five: A Place to Reach

I continued to run, feeling a need to move at a fast pace, well that was until I came to a spot where a section of wall was destroyed, – well if that was Kenpachi then I would still be able to feel his lingering Raitsu, not one I don't recognize, maybe I should locate it and see if it was a Shinigami or an intruder…– I thought, and nodded to myself, feeling Fukyuukarento agreeing that she was prepared for anything as well.

As I traced the signature of the Raitsu that lingered in the air and I came to a sudden halt on the wall I was standing on to observe the panting orange haired Shinigami in front of me. –he doesn't look like a shinigami I recognize... but maybe he's new– I thought, still weary, I decided to jump down and confront the young man.

"Hey there, are ya lost or something? Which squad are you in eh?" I called, announcing my presence as I landed swiftly behind the orange haired kid. He turned, a little shocked by my presence but quickly regained his bearings, "yeah, I got lost I was on my way to my new squad…" he trailed off scratching the back of his head in a surprisingly familiar nervous habit, I pretended to be fooled, but I could tell he wasn't a real shinigami, something just seemed off about him but I still continued to go along with it, "oh really? The same happened to me on my first day… they should really start handing out maps to the academy graduates…what's your squad cadet?" I said the last bit a little like a bark to show him I was a seated officer giving him an order.

"Eleven, Ma-am." He said after a second, I smirked, knowing for sure that he wasn't really a Shinigami because of that split second of hesitation and other clues I picked up but I continued to play along, I was getting a vibe from him that made me curious for some reason.

"Aah, one of Kenpachi's huh? That man can be quite the brutal captain eh?" I said off handedly, he nodded mutely a little worry lighted in his eyes. "So, what's your name? I can't keep calling you 'cadet' now can I?" he looked a little nervous, still but less than when I first appeared out of nowhere and he didn't seem to mind following me at my slow, walking pace…much.

"Ichigo, Ichigo Kurosaki" he said after a minute, I froze upon hearing his last name.

"Is that so? No wonder you look familiar…" I said trying to hide the turmoil I currently was going through. He tensed, when I said the word familiar. "You must be Isshin's kid... do you have any siblings?" he also froze in slight shock, the look on his face said as much that he hadn't expected someone to know his father, that's for sure.

"You know my dad?" he asked wearily, still on guard.

I snorted, "Yeah, I know him alright, before he ran off to the human world to stay with your mom because he fell for her, he was a close friend of mine and in fact he was the one who recommended I become a shinigami and everything. Though, back then he wasn't a Kurosaki… that actually was your mom's name, back when I knew him he was Isshin Chiyuri, Captain of squad ten, which ironically is my squad at the moment" I said, explanatorily gaining a little smirk on my face towards the end as he was stuck in silence as he tried to contemplate all that I just told him. "Why are you here anyway Ichigo? Aren't Isshin and his family still in the human world?" he looked at me wearily and seemed to be slowly trying to space himself from me, I continued, " Since I am probably going to help you out at least a little bit, since it's the best way for me to fulfill my debt, I would like to know why your invading the Seireitei of all places…" he jumped back and grabbed the handle of his sword when I revealed that I knew he wasn't a shinigami but he became tense, but I was glad to see that he looked like he was going to answer.

"I thought you might have heard by now…I am here to rescue Rukia! Your prisoner that is going to be executed in a few days!" now it was my turn to freeze in shock.

"I never knew… that must be why I haven't seen her around at all lately; I thought she was ignoring me…" I mumbled still in shock. "Well, if she is being help prisoner somewhere I wouldn't have heard about, then she must be in the repentance cell. Maybe this is why Renji has been trying to talk to me for the past week… well anyway, I'll help you get there… do you know Shunpo?" I asked, he seemed to have taken in my shock and my statements and seems more willing to trust me based on my reactions, and the fact that my words show that I am friends with Rukia and obviously care for her. –That's good that he trusts me, and apparently he befriended Rukia as well, maybe I can get him to help me surprise his dad after this mess is over…– I thought…

"No, what's Shunpo?" oh bother, well this is not going to be easy.

"Shunpo, or Flash step, is a Shinigami fast movement technique, it is the reason why most higher level shinigami shouldn't be messed with, because not only are they powerful… they are fast, the only exception would be Kenpachi, his speed is all natural, luckily for you his lieutenant sucks at directions so despite his running around looking for you- because I presume you're the most powerful of you group- he hasn't encountered you yet and you probably want to avoid confronting him yourself..."I trailed off, having sped up our pace to a mild run while I was talking, "I don't think we have time to teach you flash step, so if we need to move fast, I will have to grab you to do it, because I do know how to use high speed techniques though I never traveled with one while carrying another person but there is a first time for everything, but we should keep silent for now, we don't want to attract attention to us, especially because we don't want to know what happens if they figure out you have a third seat that could be a lieutenant accompanying you…" I trailed off, stopping the conversation in trade for speeding up, Ichigo followed suit.

I swiftly guided us through the winding maze-like pathways and closer to our destination –come on Rukia, I don't know what you did but hang on… as long as we reach your cell in time, we will get you out of there… promise– I thought, I could feel Fukyuukarento's excitement rising at this new development ~if you encounter a Captain can we fight it? Please?~ she asked, I could feel her giving me pleading looks so I thought back, –sure, it has been a while since we fought on a higher level– ~YAY!~ shouted Fukyuukarento. I winced slightly, and then shook my head, not knowing I was heading towards a much bigger problem than I ever anticipated.