Fireworks

Ichigo, Yoruichi, Chad, Ken, Orihime, Ishida, and Xavier; who was on Ken's shoulder; were walking in the country side looking for someone called Kukaku Shiba.

"So, how do we know whose house is Kukaku's?" asked Xavier.

"It is true that Kukaku changes location frequently," explained Yoruichi, "but the style that Kukaku uses is always the same. You'll know it when we see it."

"If you say so," replied Xavier.

"By the way, Xavier," Ichigo stated, "what is with that necklace of yours?" Everyone looked at the necklace that Xavier was wearing; it was a small book on a chain.

"Oh this," Xavier said as he jumped off of Ken's shoulder, "is a picture book." Xavier landed in front of everyone else.

"A picture book that small?" asked Ishida. Xavier smiled and transformed into a human. Xavier was in his usually black outfit with pants, shirt, boots, and a trench coat. Xavier reached into his pocket and pulled out a larger book that had a chain on it.

"My power relies on pictures," explained Xavier as he opened the book. In a matter of moments, he was back into a small blue cat.

"That is quiet a skill," Ken said in amazement. Xavier smiled and jumped back onto Ken's shoulder.

"In all honesty," stated Xavier, "this ability is awesome." Everyone laughed and continued to walk forward. After a minute or two, they all arrived at a house that had a humongous chimney and a banner being held up by two large human hands.

"See I told you that you would know when we saw it," Yoruichi said with a smile. Ichigo and Ishida were shocked about the house. Chad, Orihime, Ken, and Xavier seemed fine with it.

"Alright," Ken said once they reached the house, "where's the door bell?"

"THERE IS NO DOORBELL!" shouted two voices. Then two large men appeared. They both were wearing the same outfits except for the robes. One had a tan robe while the other one had a white robe.

"So," continued Ken, "which one of you is Kukaku?"

"NEITHER!" shouted the two men.

"Calm down," stated Xavier, "we are just here to see the friend of Yoruichi." Both men looked down at Yoruichi.

"WE ARE SORRY MASTER YORUICHI!" the giant men shouted. The one with the red hat lead Yoruichi and the others into the house.

"We are sorry about that," the red hat man apologized again.

"It is my fault for not contacting you about my arrival," Yoruichi explained. The giant man stop in front of the door.

"Master, Yoruichi is here to see you," the man said to the door.

"Let the guest in then," a voice came from the other side. The man opened the door and on the other side of the room was a beautiful woman with a fake arm smoking from a pipe. She was wearing red and white clothing covering her torso and a long white dress that covered her legs. She also had a white cloth around her head.

"Kukaku's a woman," Ichigo, Chad, Ken, Orihime, and Ishida said in amazement.

"You assumed it was a man," explained Yoruichi, "but I never mentioned anything." Xavier jumped off of Ken's should and walked towards Kukaku. Xavier looked her up and down and said:

"Your hot." Everyone in the room looked shocked that Xavier said that.

"What are you doing?" Ichigo asked in a shocked state.

"What?" Xavier asked out of curiosity, "she is hot."

"Charming little blue cat you have there," stated Kukaku. Everyone else in the room froze up when she said that, but this time Xavier did nothing.

"You aren't going to attack her?" asked Ken.

"She's too hot for me to attack," Xavier said as he walked back toward the group and sat on the floor. Everyone sat on the floor as well and Yoruichi explained the situation to Kukaku.

"I see," Kukaku said after the explaining was done, "I'll take the job."

"Thank you," Yoruichi thanked Kukaku.

"But listen to me Yoruichi," Kukaku said with a serious tone, "I do trust you, but your guests are another thing."

"It's understandable," stated Xavier, "we've only just met and you've known Yoruichi for most of your life. It's only natural that you don't trust us." Kukaku looked impressed.

"That's a smart cat there," Kukaku said to Yoruichi. Xavier looked happy. "So, you'll understand when I'll leave someone to watch over you. He's my little brother." Kukaku walked over to a wall.

"I'll behave myself," a voice came through the wall.

"I should would hope so," stated Kukaku as she pulled back the sliding wall. There was a man kneeling down who looked very familiar.

"I am Ganju Shiba and I hope that I will be able to help you," stated Ganju. Everyone looked shocked except for Xavier who had an evil smile on his face. Ganju then recognized the group and was shocked.

"Well, this should be interesting," Ken stated calmly.

"That devil kitten isn't here, is he?" Ganju asked with a nervous tone. Xavier then stepped into view, and Ganju froze up.

"No one has called me a devil kitten before, but it is pretty cool," Xavier said evilly. Ganju shook off his state of shock and stood up.

"I wouldn't try the same stunt here, kitty," Ganju taunted Xavier.

"You know, taunts don't work on me that well," explained Xavier.

"So you were the one who beat him up so savagely," Kukaku stated.

"Yup," Xavier said happily. Kukaku smiled.

"You are tough."

"Are you going to let him get away with that?" Ganju asked angrily. Kukaku stared angrily at Ganju. Ganju then backed down.

"Now then," Kukaku stated, "follow me." Ganju, Ichigo, Ishida, Ken, Orihime, Chad, and Yoruichi followed Kukaku further into the house. Xavier was rubbing against Kukaku's leg and purring.

"Xavier stop that," ordered Yoruichi. Xavier smiled and jumped back onto Ken's shoulder.

"That cat seems fond of you," stated Kukaku.

"He is a friend," replied Ken, "and he is too lazy to walk on his own two feet." Kukaku didn't looked surprised.

"So, he's human then," stated Kukaku. Xavier nodded his head. Then, he jumped off of Ken's shoulder and landed in front of everyone and transformed back into a human.

"Yeah, that pretty much covers it," replied Xavier.

"Charming and cute," Kukaku said with a smile and continued on. Xavier started to walk next to Ken.

"Did you hear that?" Xavier whispered into Ken's ear, "she thinks I am cute." Ken sighed and looked a little depressed.

"Good," Ken said with no emotion, "can we keep going?" Xavier looked confused as the group arrived at a door. Kukaku looked at Ganju and Ganju nodded his head, and he opened the door. Inside was a dark room that had a very tall pipe of some sort.

"What the hell is that?" Ichigo asked in shock.

"You don't need to worry about getting inside the Seireitei," explained Kukaku, "with this launcher I'll get you guy's in the Seireitei through the air." Ichigo and Ishida looked shocked.

"THE AIR!?" they both said at the same time.

"Or my name isn't Kukaku Shiba, fireworks expert of the Rukon District!" she shouted proudly. Xavier stepped forward.

"Now that is hot." Kukaku laughed.

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Well, that's how they are going to get inside the Seireitei.

But will everything go according to plan?

Or

Will the group meet a destructive end?

Find out in the next chapter of. . .

Bleach

Unknown Powers

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