Training

Ken and Xavier stood in the entry way of hat and clogs shop waiting to hear that Ichigo was going to be okay.

"So, why do you think those two were trying to kill Ichigo?" asked Xavier.

"Don't know," replied Ken, "I also don't know why those two wanted Rukia either." Then hat and clogs walked into the room.

"The Soul Society wanted her because of the crime she committed," explained hat and clogs.

"Crime?" asked Xavier.

"Yes," replied hat and clogs, "for the crime of passing her Soul Reaper powers to a human. To be specific, giving her powers to Ichigo." Ken and Xavier were in a silent shock.

"How is that a crime?" asked Ken.

"I really can't say," replied hat and clogs, "however, what are you two going to do now?" Ken and Xavier looked at each other.

"What do you mean?" asked Xavier.

"BOSS!" a scream came from the other room, "YOU WANTED ME TO LET YOU KNOW AS SOON AS ICHIGO WAS AWAKE!"

"WOULD YOU GET OFF OF ME!" screamed Ichigo's voice.

"Come back tomorrow," hat and clogs stated as he walked away. Ken and Xavier looked at each other and then left the store.

"So," started Xavier, "should we come back tomorrow, or do nothing?"

"I am going to come back tomorrow," Ken replied and walked away.

"See you tomorrow then," Xavier stated. Ken waved good-bye to his friend and headed home. Ken got home and his mom and uncle were talking about the explosions that happened early today.

"I just don't understand," stated Catherine, "why were there so many explosions today?" Ken really didn't pay much attention to the rest of the conversation.

Why is that a crime? Ken asked himself, I mean, there must be a good reason. Why else would that would Rukia give her Soul Reaper powers to Ichigo. The rest of the night continued without incident.

The next day came, Ken went to school to discover something shocking. No one remembered who Rukia was. Ken really didn't pay much attention to the day, and the day slipped by. Ken walked away from the school and headed to hat and clogs shop.

"You came," a little kid greeted Ken at the front door, "your friend is here too." Ken looked over and saw Xavier sitting on a box.

"Took you long enough," Xavier joked. Ken laughed a little.

"School," replied Ken.

"I hated school so much," stated Xavier. Ken and Xavier walked into the shop.

"Great," hat and clogs greeted Ken and Xavier, "now all we need is Ichigo." Ichigo then suddenly walked into the store. Ken then noticed a black cat next to hat and clogs.

"I'm here," Ichigo stated proudly.

"Great," stated hat and clogs, "now follow me."

"Wait," Ken said with a little hurry, "what about Xavier and I?"

"You will follow me," a new voice came from no where.

"Who said that?" asked Xavier.

"I did," the black cat stepped forward, "I am Yoruichi." Ken stared at the cat in shock.

"THE CAT JUST SPOKE!" shouted Ken. Xavier wasn't surprise at all.

"eh, it's not that strange," replied Xavier.

"HOW THE HELL IS THIS NOT STRANGE?!" Ken shouted to the world, "IT'S A FREAKIN TALKING CAT!"

"Don't get so surprised all the time," stated Yoruichi, "it's not good for you." Ken calmed down.

"Okay, so where do we go?" asked Xavier. Yoruichi started to walk.

"Follow me Xavier and Ken." Ken and Xavier did what they were told and followed Yoruichi. After awhile, all three of them found Orihime and Chad.

"Ken," Orihime stated, "what are you doing here?"

"Who is that?" Chad asked pointed to Xavier.

"Well, aren't you intimidating," Xavier joked. Chad smiled.

"Now then," stated Yoruichi, "let's get to business." Yoruichi explained to Chad, Orihime, Ken, and Xavier the situation, and what Ichigo plans to do.

"That is definitely a dangerous mission," stated Ken.

"Indeed," added Yoruichi, "that is why he is going to need as much help as possible." Ken looked at the sky.

"So, you want to train us?" asked Xavier.

"Yes," replied Yoruichi, "I know that both you and Ken have powers. Care to show me." Ken looked at Yoruichi and nodded his head. Ken called forth his fire and white fire surrounded his arms.

"This is my power and I don't even know what it is," Ken stated as he put his fire out. Yoruichi looked confused.

"I have not seen that power before," stated Yoruichi, "you might be the first one with that power."

"I see," stated Ken.

"Sorry to disappoint you Yoruichi," Xavier stated, "but I don't need your training." Everyone stared at Xavier. "I can train on my own and trust me it's better this way." Xavier waved good-bye and left them.

"I guess he isn't going to be going to the Soul Society," stated Yoruichi.

"We should try to find Ishida and tell him," suggested Orihime.

"Ishida?" asked Ken.

"He is a Quincy and the last of the race," replied Yoruichi, "he might come in handy on this mission."

"How do we find him?" asked Ken.

"Follow me," stated Yoruichi, "I know how to find him." Chad, Orihime, and Ken followed Yoruichi to see if they could find Ishida. It didn't take long for them to find Ishida. He was out in the wilderness with camping supplies.

"Guy's," Ishida stated with surprise when everyone was in view, "how did you find me?"

"We followed Yoruichi," Orihime replied happily, "and what are you doing out here?"

"He's training," stated Yoruichi.

"Who said that?" Ishida asked as he looked around.

"Over here," stated Yoruichi, "I am Yoruichi."

"AAAHHH! TALKING CAT!" screamed Ishida.

"What are you saying you have never seen a talking cat before?" Yoruichi asked with curiosity in his voice.

"Talking cats aren't exactly common in this world," stated Ken.

"Well, Ishida, I am still having trouble accepting that fact," Chad stated calmly.

"So, what brings you all way out here?" asked Ishida. Orihime explained the situation to Ishida. After she was done, Ishida didn't say anything.

"I see," Ishida said after a long period of silence, "Ichigo plans to go into the Soul Society to rescue Rukia. This as nothing to do with me."

"But Ichigo needs your help," Orihime tried to convince Ishida.

"The only reason I am out here training is that I don't ever lose to Soul Reapers again." There was a brief moment a silence.

"That's fine," Ken broke the silence, "but he is my friend. I haven't known him for that long, but he did introduce me to everyone of his friends. I am going to help him." Ken stormed off to get his training underway.

Ken, Orihime, and Chad started their training as soon as possible. Ken was discovering new possibilities with his powers. While Chad and Orihime, were learning to use their powers whenever they wanted. Ken started to think how cold Xavier was for not caring.

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Day after day, night after night, Xavier trained himself to be ready to enter the Soul Society to help out Ken. Xavier took out a small picture book that could hold eight pictures.

"Sorry to be rude to you friend," Xavier spoke to air, "but I like training alone." Xavier then continued to train while thinking about the past.

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Ten days had pass since Ken began his training. Ichigo had recovered his Soul Reaper powers. Chad and Orihime could use their powers easily. However, Xavier was no where to be found. Ken looked all over the city but couldn't find him.

"I guess," Ken said in a lonely tone, "he really doesn't care."

"Guess again," a familiar voice came from behind Ken. Ken turned around but didn't find the source of the voice.

"Xavier? Where are you?" All of a sudden, Ken felt something on his shoulder. Ken looked over to see a bright blue cat.

"I'm right here," the cat stated in Xavier's voice. Ken smiled.

"Well, you are coming with us then?"

"Hell yes," replied Xavier, "I didn't get to hit any bad guy's last time." Ken laughed.

"Well, then, let's go meet hat and clogs." Xavier nodded. Ken and Xavier arrived just in time to see Orihime arrive.

"Ken?" Ichigo's voice said in shock. Ken looked over by the shop's entrance to see Ichigo standing in the middle of Ishida, Chad, Orihime, and Yoruichi.

"We have quite the number of people going into the Soul Society," Ken said with a smile on his face. Then, hat and clogs walked over to Ken and stared at Xavier.

"Who is this cute little blue kitten?" hat and clogs asked in a cute voice.

"Oh shit," Ken whispered under his breath. Ken froze up immediately after hearing that. Xavier jumped off of Ken and attacked hat and clogs in his cat form.

"AAAAAAHHHHHH! THE CAT IS ATTACKING ME!" hat and clogs screamed like a child. After about a minute, Xavier jumped off of hat and clogs and. With an evil smile on his cat face, and leaving poor hat and clogs on the ground, Xavier stormed into the shop.

"That was weird," Ishida stated.

"You took the words right out of my mouth," replied Ichigo.

"Yeah," added Orihime. Ken sighed.

"Sorry guy's." Everyone stared at Ken.

"Why are you sorry?" asked Yoruichi.

"Because I forgot to mention not to ever mention Xavier's hair," answered Ken, "he will flip out and attack who ever made the comment." Everyone silently stared at Ken. Then Orihime used her powers to heal hat and clogs.

"oh, thank you my young lady," hat and clogs thanked Orihime, "I can't believe that lad is that sensitive about his bright blue hair." Ken froze up again.

"WHAT?!" a shout came from the shop. Xavier leaped out of the store and violently attacked hat and clogs again.

"AAAAAHHHHH! HELP ME!" shouted hat and clogs. After about a minute, Xavier went back into the shop. Hat and clogs was twitching on the ground in pain.

"Orihime," stated Ken, "could you heal him again?" Orihime nodded her head and started to heal hat and clogs.

"I hope this doesn't happen again," Ishida stated with a worried look on his face.

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Well, what do you think? I know I know, Xavier is a little touchy about his hair, but hey that is how he is.

Chapter 4 is on the way.