Thank you for the request Komamura's Son but with the fate of the Beast Squad in Question I can't say who could join their ranks at this time...

Here's Chapter 5- I hope it peeks some interest... Here's an updated Chapter 5 added another 1000 words or so...

Chapter 5: Karakura Town

Arriving at Urahara's shop without incident, Baldo opened the door peeking his head inside. "Hello, Mr. Urahara? I'm Captain Komamura from the Soul Society. I was told you had gigai for us."

"Ah yes, I was told you'd be arriving today. Have a seat," a man with a green and white striped bucket hat in a black Shihakusho welcomed them inside, "Tessai, can you bring the gigai's for Squad 14?"

The trio sat around a small round table. A dark haired girl with pigtails appeared carrying tea and cookies. She did a double take when she saw Rotondo and Garland.

"Forgive Ururu," Urahara apologized, "It isn't every day we get animal Soul Reapers. Only Captain Komamura and he normally wore a helmet."

"It's okay. I know how imposing we can be," Baldo cut off Rotondo who decided to stuff his face with some cookies.

"You do have Captain Komamura's gentle nature don't you," Urahara said, "I'm glad he was finally able to expand his family. He deserves a son."

"Our gigai," Garland asked drawing the attention from Baldo's blushing face.

"Ah. Right to business I see," Urahara sighed, "Well like I said it's not every day we get animal Soul Reapers so creating gigais for you two was a challenge."

He pointed at Rotondo and Garland as a muscled mustachioed man with dreadlocks appeared carrying realistic suits of an animal and people.

"Master Tessai," Garland gasped, "The Master Tessai!"

"No one's called me, Master Tessai in a very long time," the man replied stunned.

"Garland's our resident Kido expert," Baldo spoke covering for Garland's embarrassment, "He's learned some advance techniques without incantations."

"Oh what's the highest level spell you can perform?"

"Level 88 Hiryugekizokushintenraiho," Baldo answered, "But he's still working on perfecting it."

"Master Tessai," Garland begged, "Will you allow me the honor of learning some Kido under you while I'm in town?"

"I'd be delighted too if-,"

"It's alright with me, Tessai," Urahara said when Tessai looked at him, "Anyway your gigai.

"For the third seat of Squad 14, we have this lovely dog suit," Urahara held up a German Shepherd skin, "And for the lieutenant this lovely basketball player. Try them on."

"This is humiliating," Garland said wearing his gigai, "I look like Rin Tin Tin."

"I think you look awesome," Baldo smiled.

Garland responded with a half sighed "woof."

Rotondo resembled Shaquille O'Neal, "Why do we have to wear these?"

"Karakura town has a lot of people who can see spirits. You imagine the panic if they saw a wolf and bear strolling casually down the street," Urahara answered silencing Rotondo. "Now Baldo, your gigai was designed to limit your spiritual pressure."

"Doesn't the Soul Society already do that by limiting it to 20%," Baldo asked.

"Normally yes but for you, that's still too high. Anyone that can defeat Kenpachi in battle-."

"It was more of a draw," Baldo interrupted.

"Doesn't matter," Urahara waved it off, "Truth is a Senkaimon was open while you two exerted your spirit pressures causing an earthquake in North America."

Baldo thought a moment then said, "So what? There are all kinds of earthquakes in the states."

"This was in the North Atlantic area."

"Oh."

"Right, earthquakes aren't common in that part of the country," Urahara clarified, "So this gigai works kind of like Captain Zaraki's eye patch."

"It'll consume my spirit pressure," Baldo said, "Do I have that much to spare? I always thought I could control it. I never caused earthquakes before I became a Soul Reaper."

"You do a very good job controlling it for a first year Shinigami and you've never influenced the World of the Living before because your human body naturally limited the amount of spirit energy you exerted," Urahara explained, "This gigai doesn't eat spirit pressure. It limits it even more."

"How much will I be able to use?"

"About 8%."

"What happens if I need to use more?"

"Well most gigai will come off if you eat Soul Candy like Rotondo's and Garland's but Head Captain Yamamoto did not want to risk effecting the World of the Living," Urahara said behind a little hand fan, "There's a code word only I know. If you need to, let me know and I'll release you from the gigai."

"That's ridiculous," Rotondo protested, "He's a Captain. He shouldn't be treated like a monster."

"Its fine Rotondo," Baldo put on his gigai that looked exactly like him then lifted Draco, "You guys enjoy yourselves. I'll see you later."

"Wait, don't you want to know some of the restrictions like you can't perform Bankai," Urahara called out but Baldo was out the door. "Where's he off to?"

"To remember," Rotondo whispered.

"What?"

"Who knows," Garland said, "Even a Captain needs his space sometimes. Today's his birthday."

Baldo wandered until he ended up in a tree at the park. There he held Draco watching the sunrise. As the day progressed the park started filling with families and children.

'You've picked another nice place to honor your family,' Draco said.

Baldo closed his eyes. His family danced through his mind. The kids ran and played. His uncles' barbequed while his mother held baby, Gena. Garland appeared frolicking with Luna and Timber until they climbed on Rotondo nipping his ears. His father, Captain Komamura, showed up and the family greeted him like an old friend.

"Thanks, Draco," Baldo wiped his eyes resting against the dragon.

"You're welcome Baldo," Draco's head turn away from the family, "Do you sense it?"

Baldo's eyes opened in the World of the Living as a little girl runs onto a soccer field. Flowing with water, Baldo blinked unable to stop his tears, "Gena."

'You picked the perfect place to remember your family,' Draco said.

Watching his little cousin play, Baldo did not notice Garland laying beneath the tree in his gigai.

"Yo, Baldo," a voice snapped Baldo awake.

Looking down Baldo spots a spiky orange haired teen walking with a tall muscled kid.

"Hi Ichigo," Baldo yelled dropping down from the tree.

"I haven't see you in a long time," Ichigo said turning to the muscled kid, "This is Chad." The kid nodded.

"Hello Chad. This is Garland," Baldo introduced the German shepherd.

"A pleasure to meet you," Garland said.

The two coward lifting their arms and legs in the air, "Did that dog just talk?"

"So what," an orange haired girl with hairpins arrived beside Tatsuki. She continued, "So what if it talked? Yoruichi was a talking cat, remember?"

"Oh right, Orihime," Chad replied.

"It's not the same thing," Ichigo started but stopped when Baldo invaded Orihime's personal space.

"Orihime," he said.

"Y-yes."

Baldo hugs her, "Thank you. Thank you for healing my father."

"Y-you're welcome," she responded confused. Baldo squeezed a little harder. A sudden thump hits his back making Baldo release Orihime.

"Hi Tatsuki," Baldo rubbed his bruise.

"You jerk! Why didn't you comeback," Tatsuki cried, "Maria needed to see you. We thought you died. Why didn't you comeback sooner?"

"I- I did die," Baldo said causing Tatsuki to freeze.

"Ca- Captain Komamura," Rotondo shouted running toward them.

Ichigo, Chad, and Orihime looked around when Baldo responded, "What's wrong, Rotondo?"

"I was just walking around when-."

"Hey BEAR," Yuzu yelled running toward them, "Wait for me!"

"Hi Yuzu," Baldo smiled.

Her eyes widen, "Baldo you're alive," she hugged him.

"Wait. You know him," Ichigo asked.

"Yeah, he saved us once," Yuzu looked at Ichigo, "You, me, and Karin."

Baldo mouthed "Kon" when Ichigo looked confused. "Oh yeah. I forgot."

"I see you met Rotondo," Baldo laughed, "I want you to meet Garland."

Garland barked excitedly as Yuzu stared at him, "What beautiful white fur and yellow eyes."

Chad bent forward, "But he's black and tan with green eyes."

"No they're not," she whispered to the dog.

Baldo laughed looking at Yuzu, "You have good eyes." He patted her head, "Do you want to play with Yuzu for awhile, Garland?"

His tail wagged as he barked. They ran off. Rotondo rubbed his head, "Sorry Captain."

"Wait a second," Ichigo said, "You're Captain Komamura?"

"Yep, I am Baldo Komamura, Captain of Squad 14."

"Baldo Komamura," They repeated in unison adding "Squad 14?"

"So he actually did it," Ichigo said.

Baldo looked curiously at Ichigo but Yuzu interrupted riding over on Garland's back. "Can Baldo and his friends come over for dinner tonight," she asked.

Garland and Rotondo looked at Baldo, "It's alright with me if it's okay with Ichigo."

"Please brother Ichi," Yuzu's eyes filled as she begged "Chad, Tatsuki, and Orihime can come too."

"Okay, sure," Ichigo said.

Yuzu flashed Baldo and Rotondo a victory grin holding up her pinky whispering, "Works every time" making the beast squad laugh.

At Ichigo's house, Baldo, Garland, Ichigo, Chad, Tatsuki, and Orihime sat around a table while Rotondo helped Yuzu in the kitchen. They generated an awful lot of noise banging pots and pans and closing drawers.

"Hey don't break anything," Ichigo yelled to the kitchen turning to Baldo, "Are you sure he should be in there?"

"Rotondo's at home in the kitchen," Baldo waved Ichigo's concern off, "Besides there's so many of us let him help your sister."

"He does make good squirrel," Garland added.

"W- What," Ichigo and the others screamed.

Baldo laughed. "He's just kidding. Ichigo," Baldo asked, "Where's Karin?"

"Ah. At a soccer game with my dad," Ichigo responded, "He got a pair of tickets from one of the patients that came in today."

A little stuffed lion wearing a pink dress and a flower in his ear walked into the living room. Baldo couldn't suppress a laugh, "Kon! What happened to you?"

"Ichigo's sister put them on," Kon leapt in the air, "Baldo!"

"It's good to see you again," Baldo caught him, "This is Garland."

Kon looked at the dog. Garland smiled, "Hello Kon."

"M-my w-what big teeth you have."

"All the better to eat you with," Garland moved lightning quick and tore off the dress. "Animals look better without clothes."

"Wow, what speed," Tatsuki said as Garland sat down again.

"Yeah, I could barely follow him," Ichigo said.

"That's why he's a third seat," Baldo added.

Garland yawned, "For now anyway."

"What's that mean," Chad asked.

"Oh, Captain Komamura's the Soul Reaper with the fox head," Orihime slammed a balled left hand into her right's open palm.

"That's right," Baldo answered trying to distract Orihime from the your-just-figuring-it-now faces Chad and Ichigo were making. Only Tatsuki looked as confused as Orihime.

"He's a wolf," Garland added flicking his tail.

"You healed him, Orihime," Ichigo said, "He tried leaving without treatment, remember?"

"Yeah, he kept repeating that he had to go find someone," Orihime spoke thoughtfully, "I hope he found them."

"He did," Garland answered watching Baldo blush.

"Yeah, he said that was the first hug he ever had and he wanted another. It was, also, the first time I heard the name, Baldo Komamura," Ichigo closed his eyes thinking back. When he opened them, Baldo's eyes were filled, "He had to find his son, Baldo Komamura."

"He said that then," Baldo whispered.

"Yeah. I told him it was a good name. A strong name," Ichigo finished.

"I had no idea," Baldo said in disbelief.

Chad leaned forward, "What did you mean earlier about being a third seat for now?"

"That's why we're here," Baldo answered, "We were given time off while they discuss whether to disband Squad 14."

"How come," Chad asked over the gasps.

"We've been a squad for close to a year and a half," Baldo informed, "But we haven't had any new recruits. We've made requests and offers but everyone turned our squad down."

"All of them," Tatsuki spoke up then added, "Why" when Baldo nodded.

"The Beast Squad," Garland answered.

"Beast Squad," Chad repeated.

"That's the nickname our squad earned," Baldo smiled, "its fitting. I like it anyway," Baldo looked at Garland, "considering the members."

"Its members," Orihime turned to Garland, "Are you really a talking dog?"

Garland flicks his tail, "Not exactly."

"Because Garland and Rotondo look different they're looked down upon and made fun of," Baldo explained.

"And they talk about Baldo because of his father," Garland added.

"That's why I fought Captain Zaraki the other day," Baldo said.

"Two days and you're walking around," Ichigo exclaimed as Chad and Orihime gasped.

"I thought fighting him may earn our squad a little respect and interest but," Baldo laughed.

"All it did was make the Soul Society look at Baldo like a monster, too," Garland finished.

"Our spirit pressure was so high that it caused an earthquake in North America," Baldo laughed again but it was a nervous laugh, "And now we're here while they decide whether to reassign us or not."

"Reassign you where?"

"I've asked my father if he'd allow Garland and Rotondo into Squad 7."

"Won't you be reassigned to Squad 7 too," Chad asked.

"No. Family members aren't allowed to be assigned to the same unit," Baldo sighed adding, "I'm not sure where I'll go."

"Doesn't matter as long as it isn't 12," Garland finished making Orihime shutter while Ichigo and Chad nodded.

Shortly after Rotondo announced dinner was ready. A little hesitant at first, an explosion of flavor caused the group to praise Yuzu and Rotondo when Baldo, Garland, and Orihime dug in.

"It wasn't me," Yuzu smiled, "Rotondo did everything. He's really talented for a bear."

Everyone turned to him, "Thank you for the delicious meal." Rotondo looked away in embarrassment until Garland said "it was the best squirrel he ever ate" turning most of the others a sickly shade of green. Baldo laughed.

When dinner ended, everyone decided to go home. Rotondo offered to go with Chad. Yuzu begged that Garland spend the night. Baldo couldn't refuse and decided to walk Orihime and Tatsuki home.

"I'm sorry I hit you earlier," Tatsuki said as they stepped onto a bridge over a river.

"That's alright," Baldo replied, "I was over stepping my boundaries again. Especially since Orihime never met me before. I'm sorry, Orihime."

"That's alright," Orihime smiled.

Baldo stopped atop the bridge and leaned on the edge staring toward the water below, "You're such a kind hearted person Orihime. How do you do it?"

"Do what?"

"Sleep through the night?"

"What," Orihime and Tatsuki responded together.

"Every time I fall asleep my mind replays the Aizen battle when he cuts off my dad's arm then strikes him down," the memories flashed in Baldo's mind, "I can't stop the guilt of being helpless to protect him. How do you stop the nightmare?"

"You don't," Orihime said drawing Baldo's and Tatsuki's attention, "I've seen Kurosaki killed several times when he came to Hueco Mundo to rescue me.

"I felt so useless and every time I healed him a new stronger opponent appeared and hurt him again and again. The worst part was I couldn't do anything to stop it. I see his lifeless eyes when I sleep too."

"Orihime," Tatsuki whispered as Orihime began crying.

"I'm sorry, Orihime," Baldo apologized full of sincerity.

"It's alright," Orihime continued, "I just believe everything would be alright. Now Kurosaki's alive and fully recovered just like Captain Komamura. Baldo just believe everything will work out for the best."

Suddenly a Senkaimon appeared overhead and the pink haired lieutenant of Squad 11 came through badly bruised and cut. She fell motionless toward the ground.

"Yachiru," Baldo yelled catching her.

"B- Baldo. Kenny," she said passing out.

A second person appeared from the Senkaimon dressed like a Soul Reaper but carried spiritual energy distinct to a Hollow. "I'll be taking her, Captain Komamura."