CHAPTER 3

But even then the Kurosaki's didn't know much of anything to put everyone at ease. Isshin tried to keep track of his son but a rift was created throughout the years and was never mended. When Ichigo returned from the war he was different he was still broody and straight faced and had that drive to protect but he also suffered greatly then most people would believe. War is not made to be friendly or kind and while there wasn't any loss physically there was mentally and emotionally. He had severe ptsd. Ichigo had this haunted look that he hid behind his guard but even the great shinigami that everyone praised couldn't completely deal with it. He wasn't as naive as he came off, he realized that Ichigo was falling off the deep end and it wasn't just because he was left behind. No there was more to it then that. He suffered from nightmares and the battles he's done. It all crashed upon him at once. For at the end of the day he was still a teenage boy. He heard the screams that came from his sons room more then peaceful ones. He even heard his son talking to himself but he didn't dare comment for fear of him sinking even further. At some point he even had Urahara put a kiddo around the room to block out the screams so it wouldn't wake the girls to try and shelter them, but despite his efforts they could tell that things had changed and it had something to do with Ichigo. Yuzu tried to keep everything light and joyful but there was only so much that she could do. Karin was much the same but she knew more about what was going on then her twin. It broke my heart but I could tell that my actions caused her to blame me for her brother leaving and when Yuzu found out the whole truth she followed as well. Guilt also hung heavily over her for not noticing and questioning it sooner

He just didn't know how to deal with his son. Like everything else he figured that Ichigo figure something out on his own. Just like everything else tha happened in his life. That was his first mistake instead of talking he pretended he was always busy. Instead of taking action he turned away he fucked up so bad but by the time he realized how bad it was to late and his once vibrant son that was full of strength and innocence was nothing more then a shell. There was a bit of hope though when ichigo was still at the house during those times despite his issues and the deeds that he was committing he still cared deeply for his sisters. He stayed committed to there well being if nothing else. It was a small hope, but hope he kept. He had hope that his daughters could light his world and help him rise to his former glory and there was hope that it was working. Until they came home to find him gone. All his things missing and his room bare with only the stuffed lion sitting on the bed. The one that held the mod soul named Kon. Even then the soul had been removed so it was back being a regular stuffed lion. Which was another soul that has not need seen since. No doubt it was left for Yuzu and Karin as a support line. Even if Kon was no longer there Yuzu still treasured it and when she found out that it at one point housed a soul she kept even closer. To her it was like a guardian angel. It never really filled the void of her missing brother. It was if his son had never existed. And as he looked up he wondered what he should say because to tell the truth he had no idea if his son was even alive. He wasn't even needed to answer though for the answer came from his daughter.

"He's safe and in good hands." Such a short sentence but the hall grew in silence as they tried to understand and process what was said. Isshin himself was surprised but so very confused.

"How do you know this Karin?"

"Because he calls every once in awhile to check up on me and Yuzu. " Her twin decide to put in her two cents feeling left out.

"Yeah he calls all the time. He asks how are day was or if we've been having any issues at school and that if we need anything he's only a phone call away!"

"How do you even talk to him and why have you never mentioned this before!" Isshin yelled at his two daughters feeling betrayed for not being told something so important. Karin took more after her brother then even her parents and just like her brother Karin wasn't gonna allow that so she yelled with all the strength she had.

"BECAUSE HES HAPPY! IF I WOULD HAVE TOLD YOU THAT HE KEPT IN TOUCH YOU WOULD HAVE TRIED TO DRAG HIM BACK HOME! HE WAS DYING AT HOME AND ALL YOU CARED ABOUT WAS HIM BECOMING A PERFECT NORMAL HUMAN! O WASNT ABOUT TO TAKE AWAY HIS FREEDOM OR HAPPINESS AFTER ALL HES BEEN THROUGH EVEN IF THAT MEANT HIM LEAVING!

Everyone was stunned by her explanation and the fact that she was so expressive and furious. With her part said she took a few calming breaths and reeling in her temper she composed herself as if nothing had happened. The restraint she had was amazing but then again her brother taught her the best way to do it since they were so close.

The building was filled with laughter and when everyone turned to find out who thculprit was no one was really surprised to see that it was Grimmjow that was laughing his head off.