~KaraKura Town~
Ichigo yawned lazily laying in his bed as Rukia continued to babble on at all the hollow appearance"This is getting very unnerving I can't help but feel there is something we're not seeing. "Rukia turned in Ichigo's direction curious as to why he was being so quiet only to see him asleep on his bed.
"Ichigo you imbecile! " Rukia yelled jumping into the air and landing harshly on his stomach as he let out a groan.
Jumping back and landing gracefully on the ground she smirked satisfied as he coughed vigorously. "A-Are you insane, what the hell are you trying to do!? " he yelled back angrily sitting up with a tick mark on his forehead
"Maybe if you were listening I wouldn't have to resort to such measures. " she replied a smirk still on her lips. "Why don't you just go back to the Soul Society to get more information on the hollow problems instead of babbling to me." He retorted.
Ichigo rubbed his sore stomach in irritation. Rukia's eyes brightened. "That's actually a very smart idea, it seems you do have a brain after all Ichigo." Another tick mark appeared on his forehead as he continued yelling at her angrily.
~Soul Society~
"Ken-chan where are we going? " the pink haired Lieutenant questioned her Captain as they walked aimlessly through the Fourth Squad Barracks. "I sensed a really high spiritual pressure here, I'm going to challenge them to a fight." Kenpachi said a wide smirk etched on his face. Yachiru spotted a head of orange hair jumping up and down excitedly as she flash stepped to the mop of orange locks landing on the person's head as they let out a surprised gasp.
"Ichi Ichi, I didn't know you were back.
"Sorry Yachiru, it's only me. " the female said as the pink haired girl jumped off her head.
"Oh it's just you Yashi-san, that's strange Ken-chan said he felt strong reiatsu coming from here." Yashiro shook her head as the battle driven Captain approached her his tall frame casting a shadow over her smaller one. Kenpachi looked down at the Fourth Squad member as she seemed to stagger lightly at his presence. "You can't even stand properly in my presence. Is my reiatsu that overpowering to you. "
Yashiro gave a nervous smile scratching her head bashfully. "Your just really intimidating Zaraki-taicho." He turned unimpressed walking away from the reaper. "Let's go Yachiru, I need to find someone strong to fight we're wasting our time here.
"Don't you listen to Ken-chan I bet your really strong. " Yachiru said cheerfully as she waved at Yashiro before jumping back on to Kenpachi's back. Yashiro let out a sigh when they had gotten out of sight.
"He's getting really good at tracking reiatsu, I better find somewhere else to start training."
~With Ichigo~
"Don't worry, we will take care of any hollows that show up right Ishida. " Orihime said enthusiastically as she pumped her fist. "I see no reason for me to get dragged into this isn't it Ichigo's job as a Soul Reaper to do this." He said pushing up his glasses.
Ichigo glared at the dark haired teen's statement. "Damn it if your not gonna help why the hell are you here! " Ichigo shouted irritably. "I merely came off of Orihime's request. " he retorted shooting the annoyed strawberry a glare as the air seemed to grow thick between the two.
"C-Come on guys let's not fight. " Orihime said frantically waving here hands between the two. "We don't have time for this. " Rukia said putting on the soul glove as she smacked Ichigo in the center of his head knocking right out of his body with force as he pitched across the street knocking into a lamp post.
Chad sweat dropped as the reaper twitched on the ground. Pulling out the green pill Rukia slipped it into Ichigo's body. Kon shot up into a sitting position with a smile. "Nee-san! "
He swooned pivoting his body in her direction as Rukia delivered a kick to stomach sending him flying back as he crashed into a lamp post next to Ichigo.
"We have to get going now. " Rukia said sternly as Ichigo stood up a serious expression on his face.
"Fine. Kon if you damage my body I'm going to kill you. " Ichigo warned his black robes swaying with the breeze, the over sized sword that he carried on his back visible. Kon stood up giving a salute. Rukia turned opening the gate to the Soul Society as they both walked in.
"Be careful, come back safe. " Orihime whispered clenching her hand to her chest as they gate slowly disappeared.
~Soul Society~
MATSUMOTO! " The Tenth Squad Captain yelled at his Lieutenant as she once again ran off leaving her paperwork unfinished. A chill ran down Yashiro's spine as she heard the commotion. "I really feel sorry for Captain Hitsugaya sometimes. "
She was friends with the strawberry blond female so Yashiro was well aware of Rangiku's lack of responsibility when it came to filing paperwork. Yashiro was heading to the Thirteen Squad Barracks to drop off some files that Captain Ukitake needed to sign. Upon arriving there was no sign of his noisy Third seats, she felt rather relieved she had not wanted to have to deal with another spat between Kiyone and Sentaro. Knocking on the door lightly she received a soft come in as she slid the door open entering.
"Ah Yashiro-san, it's always a pleasure to see you. " Ukitake was seated at a small table which was placed in the center of the room, a cup of what smelt like green tea in his hand as he sent her a gentle smile. Yashiro returned the smile as he gestured her to take a seat.
"Would you like a cup of tea? " He asked placing his own down on the table moving to stand up. Yashiro quickly stopped him shaking her head . "It's alright Ukitake-taicho, I just wanted to drop off some paperwork that needed to be signed." she said placing them on the table as he nodded. "It's a shame you don't get to stop by as often. Rukia is constantly away and I really do enjoy your company."
Yashiro blushed at his comment. "I-I thank you Captain, I enjoy your company as well. "
"Oh, speaking of Rukia, I was told she would be coming today. " Yashiro's eyes brightened "Really?! " Ukitake chuckled at her response nodding. "Yes, Ichigo is supposed to be accompanying her." Yashiro's ears perked up curiously.
"Hanataro told me about him, have you ever met him ? " she questioned Ukitake nodded
"He is a very remarkable person. You often remind me of him Yashiro-san."
"M-Me? "
"Yes, in a sense. Ichigo is very protective of his friends he would do anything to keep them safe even if it cost him his life. I've seen on numerous occasions how you defend Hanataro and it shows how much you seem to treasure your friends, that alone is quite remarkable. "
Ukitake stated a smile on his lips as he stared back at the orange haired female. Her entire face turned red as she fidgeted with her fingers at the look he was giving her.
"I think my ovaries just exploded. "
The sound of the door sliding open abruptly seemed to startle her as a pink floral kimono came into view. Captain Kyoraku entered with a big smile greeting his friend as he caught sight of the flustered female sitting stiffly by the table. "Jushiro you smooth talker, what did you say to have the poor girl all red. "
Ukitake titled his head in confusion "Nothing I was merely complimenting her. " Kyoraku chuckled as he patted the female on the back. "You have to be careful around this one he's a charmer. " Ukitake glared weakly at his friend as Kyoraku took a seat next to Yashiro who was still quite red. "If there is anyone she should be careful around it's you. " Ukitake retorted.
"W-well I should get going it was nice seeing you Captain. " standing up quickly she bowed before leaving. "Thank you for stopping by Yashiro. " A loving smile was still on his face brown eyes twinkling with joy as she nodding weakly before exiting the room.
"That guy's pheromones level is way to high. " Yashiro thought trying to calm down her erratic beating heart. Yashiro had started walking back to her Squad Barracks lost in thought. She was fairly close to the Rukon District, her eyes trailed over to the small houses that resided in that area a sad expression growing on her face. "I'm sorry I couldn't protect you... "
Her eyes zeroed in on a group of kids playing as she smiled fondly as they kicked the ball around. Flash stepping down to their location she grinned as the ball rolled in her direction. Stopping it with her foot she drew it backwards before doing kick ups. The children stared in awe as she maneuvered the ball expertly around her general area. "Got room for one more. " she questioned a wide smile on her face as the kids nodded chasing after her as they all battled for the ball.
~Rukia's Pov~
Ichigo and I had just landed into the Soul Society, I smiled slightly, it felt like such a long time since I visited. Something seemed to be off though, their was a eerie feel in the air. It felt almost like Spiritual Pressure but oddly different I couldn't pin point what it was exactly.
"Rukia do you feel that?" I turned to him in slight surprise. "So you feel it to Ichigo, it must be something if you can sense it also."
He turned to me with an annoyed expression. "Are you saying I'm dense. " I shook my head. "I'm merely saying you have a hard time seeing what's right in front of you."
My reply only seemed to irk him more as he growled a low "Whatever"to me.
My eyes shifted to the right, the Rukon District wasn't to far from where we were.
"Rukia we'll have to report in later this reiatsu, it's getting stronger. " Ichigo's jaw was set tightly as he looked off in the same direction I did. "Fine. But we will not engage anyone without reinforcements. " Ichigo nodded reluctantly. "Fine, let's go it's getting stronger. "
I nodded as we both flashstepped to the Rukon District.
~Yashiro's Pov~
I was laughing happily as the children we're still battling me for the ball. One of them had managed to get the ball from me shooting it through the makeshift goal we made with some bottles. I smiled cheering happily as they ran at me. I was startled when all five off them tackled me to the ground in a hug.
"Your amazing Nee-san. " one of the little girls said. I smiled as I stood up dusting off my black robes. I ran to go and retrieve the ball when the air picked up around me a shrill cry bursting through the air. I frowned as my eyes widened.
A menos grande had appeared out of nowhere, it stood tall right where the ball had rolled a few feet away from me. The kids had stood frozen in fear.
"Run Now! " I yelled as the smallest boy cast me a worried look before he was being led away by the other kids. I let out a relieved sigh as they seemed to get a good distance away from this general area. Screams were heard from nearby houses as the poor souls scrambled for shelter.
"Damn it where is a Captain when you need one. I-I can't release it. I-It will be to dangerous."
The massive hollow continued to howl and stamp around as it moved towards me. A bright red glow illuminated from it's mouth as it shot a beam straight at me.
"DAMN IT! " I yelled reaching for my knife that resided in a small strap on my waist.
"BANKAI!"
~Rukia's Pov~
Ichigo! " I yelled as we finally reached the Rukon District. All the residents were running in random directions as another cry filled the air. I looked up in shock when I saw the Menos.
"I'm guessing that's what we sensed earlier. " I stared before shaking my head. "This feels different from what I felt before, the reiatsu was almost familiar.
"Rukia are you planning on standing around all day let's get rid of this this thing. " Ichigo said unsheathing his sword as we flash stepped towards the Menos Grande. We were merely a couple feet away from it as I spotted another figure down at it feet, orange hair visible. I looked back to see that Ichigo was indeed behind me. "So who is that? I-It can't be ..."Ichigo and I were about to attack when the Menos released a cero at the orange haired figure. My eyes widened in fear
"YASHIRO! " I yelled desperately.
"BANKAI!"
Ichigo and I both staggered at the sudden release of spiritual pressure it was tremendous. The dust had picked up greatly around us as we shielded our eyes.
"That c-cant be...its impossible... "
Now that the dust had cleared I could see the person perfectly it was indeed Yashiro. Her waist length orange hair was swaying with the wind as she held a sword in her hand. It's hilt was black but thick as she gripped it reaching a little longer than her her body's length. She swept her sword to the side before flash stepping into the sky as she reached eye level, it opened it's mouth to deliver what seemed to be a second Cero. She swiped her sword vertically before she flash stepped back to the ground her back turned as she sheathed her sword. I stared in confusion before I saw a cut become visible straight down the middle as it split in half. The hollow released one last cry before it started to disappear.
"Rukia do you know that girl? " I turned in Ichigo's direction. I was so distracted by what happened I had forgotten he was here, He must have seen Yashiro to at some point. I was startled when Ni-san had appeared beside me along with Captain Hitsugaya and Ukitake.
"We were informed about a Menos grande are you alright Rukia? " Captain Ukitake wore a worried expression as he searched me for any injuries. "I'm fine Captain, really."
General Pov
The Captains all turned their heads gazing at the crater and destroyed trees which in no doubt had been created by the Menos. They watched as the figure walked out of the debris sword in hand. Their eyes held surprise as the orange haired medical reaper came into view. "So I was right. It's you. " Rukia stated as she stepped forward violet eyes hardened.
"Yashiro-san."A sad smiled was present on the blue eyed girl's face.
"Hello Rukia. "