Uryu was obviously distracted, even if he didn't want to admit it to his father, who currently was training him to become a Quincy again. After facing off the Squad 12 Captain, Mayuri Kurotsuchi in the Soul Society, Uryu had almost lost hope. Even if his relationship with his father was stained, he was right now giving Uryu the biggest gift a father can bestow to their child. His identity as a Quincy. And the bargain to get his powers back wasn't a fair trade, he had to obey what his father told him. Sever all ties with the Soul Reapers.
Uryu was practically tired of running around, powerless to fight back, just dodging his father's blows that were aimed for the kill. And just before dodging another attack, Uryu could sense immense Spiritual Pressure, battling on the outside. "What's wrong? Does the Soul Reaper's fights interest you that much, Uryu?" Ryuken Ishida asked his son. Uryu grimaced, "What are you talking about?" If there was one thing he detested, it was his father's taunts. They angered him more than Ichigo's stupidity.
"The only thing I'm interested in, is finding out whether this plan of yours will bring my powers back to me." Uryu said, eyeing his father. Ryuken cocked an eyebrow at his son, "So you're saying you can't rely on me?" Well, that was obvious. "It's hard to tell." Uryu spat. "This is a hidden chamber made of Reika glass and Reika silver. If your arrows destroy it, so if I kept on dodging this forever, will my powers return to me?" Uryu yelled, unable to contain himself. But the very next thing Uryu knew, his father was aiming at his face, inches away, "Absolutely. But-"Uryu's eyes widened, his father was not holding back. "-Provided however, that you manage to stay alive."
Uryu was tired. His training proved more difficult than he had imagined, but he would pass through it all and he would get his powers back. He didn't want his father to put him down more than he already did, so this was more of a challenge to the young Quincy. He knew about the Arrancar's attacks, and so far there had been two invasions. And right then, his father struck him with an arrow, making Uryu collapse, knowing he had lost. As he lay there, collapsed on the ground, Uryu could hear his father approach him, and got himself ready for the unlimited taunting he was yet to receive. "You need to remove the utmost limits between mind and body, in that condition a Reikyuu is shot at the cavity nodule located 19mm from the heart, which is the only way to regain the lost powers from a Quincy Retsu Toshuu chill." Uryu struggled to keep his eyes open. "Seriously, why didn't you use Haizen then? At that time, if you had used Haizen, and not Grits, you were thinking that even if you didn't finish me off, you would wound me from the battle. That's what I've been saying, you're a fool. And it makes me sick." Ryuken sighed, taking a last glance at his son. "Well, yeah. Just for today, I'll let you go easy."
And thus, Uryu Ishida was a Quincy again.
Uryu struggled to get up, and as he managed to balance himself, he felt a familiar pressure, and to his left the wall had an opening, and from there, Kisuke Urahara emerged. "Howdy! Pardon me for such a late visit, even though it's still in the evening." Uryu was shocked to see Kisuke here, in his father's hospital training grounds. "Your father is missing isn't he? How lucky!" Kisuke exclaimed. "Urahara? What do you need?" Uryu asked. "Orihime and…Misaki were abducted by the Arrancars." Uryu's expression grew cold. Why Orihime? At least she had a few powers with her to protect herself, but Misaki? What did the Arrancars want with her? "By Arrancars acting under Sosuke Aizen's orders to be precise." Kisuke said, adjusting his hat. "I fear Ichigo is planning to go all by himself." Kisuke sighed. "Meaning, he will most probably be arriving at my house tonight, looking a way into Hueco Mundo." Uryu bit his lip and said, "Please, leave."
"What?" "You're trying to get me to team up with Ichigo and go Hueco Mundo, right? But as of now, I can't work with Soul Reapers anymore. Please leave! If rescuing Orihime and Misaki is what you want, I'll go my-""-self?" Kisuke finished for the Quincy. "Urahara, what did you just say just then? Ichigo is also…going alone?" "Yes, Soul Society has refused to offer any help. Misaki is a Mage, so she's considered an enemy clan like the Quincys once were. Thus, Ichigo plans to head to enemy territory all alone." Uryu frowned. "Is that so? In that case, let's get out of here, Urahara." And just then, the two of them felt another spiritual pressure suddenly emerge from the skies. Kisuke's eyes widened, and "Arrancar?" Uryu asked. "No, it's Misaki." Kisuke and Uryu dashed off toward the said direction.
She was falling, and she was too tired to conjure a spell to protect herself, she could barely keep her eyes open, and she breathed in, readying the impact. 'Minato…' She thought, as tears flooded her eyes, and 'Orihime…I'm so sorry…' Just then, as she was about to land, someone caught her, her eyes widening, half expecting it to be a lovable blonde she desperately wanted to see. But instead, she saw dark blue hair and glasses. "Uryu?" Misaki gasped, and Uryu lay her on the ground. Kisuke watched from the background, wondering how she got out of Hueco Mundo on her own. But, it was almost time for Ichigo to come over, so Kisuke left Uryu on his own. 'Ichigo will be pleased to see she's alright…but Orihime is still captive.' He thought to himself, and shunpoed to his shop.
"Uryu?" Misaki asked again, and Uryu cleared his throat. "I know what you are, Kisuke Urahara told me. He also told me you were kidnapped." Misaki frowned, "They tool Orihime…" Uryu held on her hand, and squeezed. "They took my brother as well." Uryu's eyes widened. "I need to save him! I need to!" Misaki yelled. "You are going to save Orihime and my brother right?" Misaki yelled, tears streaming down her face. Uryu nodded silently. "Take me with you, I don't want to be useless anymore. Please…Uryu please let me help." Misaki cried, and Uryu stared at her feeble form. "Come with me then." And Misaki looked up at her savior and smiled weakly. "Thank you." "Misaki, I'm not too sure if Ichigo would want you to go along with us." Misaki looked down, "They have my brother because he gave himself to them so that they'd let me go." Uryu's eyes widened. "I don't care what Ichigo says, I need to save my brother." Uryu understood her, and led her to Urahara's shop.
"Ichigo. Welcome, I thought you'd come by." Kisuke said, looking at the boy clad in black in front of him. "Why'd you think that?" Kisuke could sense the distraught in his voice. "You'd probably think I'm the only one who knows the way to Hueco Mondo." Kisuke smirked. "You've guessed correctly. I've already made all the preparations." As the two walked to the underground training area, Ichigo was quiet, not saying a word. "I always feared that Aizen would set eyes on Orihime's abilities. That's why I removed her from the battlefield this time. But it was too late." Kisuke frowned. "I didn't take her feelings into consideration and the plan backfired. That's why I now intend to assist you in any way possible." "But…why Misaki? Was it because she's a Mage?" Kisuke was quiet. "Are you sure it's alright? This is going to be a direct violation of the Soul Society's orders." Ichigo said, his mind tattered that Kisuke didn't answer his previous question. "In the first place, such violations are the reason why I reside here in the first place." Kisuke smirked. "And as for Misaki…" Ichigo's eyes widened. "That's a pathetic expression you've got there, Ichigo." It was Uryu on top of a ledge, and next to him was a red haired girl Ichigo was so longing to see. "Hello there, Ichigo." Misaki waved.
"M-Misaki?" Ichigo was sure his eyes were tricking him. She was taken away, right in front of his eyes and there she was, standing there, unharmed. "She's really here Ichigo." "Ichigo." A voice from behind said. It was Chad. "They're all here to assist you to save Orihime, Ichigo." Kisuke said, smirking. Misaki got down from the ledge and attacked Ichigo in a hug which he returned, immediately. "How…How are you here?" Ichigo breathed on Misaki's hair, and "They took my brother instead of me, he…gave himself to them…" Ichigo could feel her voice hitch. He held her tighter as she explained more, and Kisuke frowned. 'Why did Aizen want a Mage all of a sudden, and if he really wanted them that badly-'his gaze shifted to Misaki. '-why did he let her go?' "I'm so glad you're safe…Misaki…" They broke out of each other's grasp and Ichigo held her cheek. "But you're not going to Hueco Mundo with me." Misaki's eyes widened. "W-What? Why?" She said, her eyes wide. "Because I'm saving both Minato and Orihime, and I don't want you to get caught up in all this."
Misaki was angry. "But I want to come!" She yelled. Ichigo was annoyed. "And I want you to stay here." He yelled back. "But why?" Misaki was close to strangling the boy she loved. Ichigo didn't answer. Misaki bit her lip and before she could yell out to him, "Because I love you, that's why!" Misaki's eyes widened and Kisuke pressed his hand to his mouth in astonishment. Uryu and Chad looked at each other, and looked away and sighed. "But Ichigo…I-""Please Misaki…I almost lost you once…don't make me go through that again…" Ichigo said. Misaki held his hand and hugged him once more. She closed her eyes tightly, "Be safe Ichigo…and promise me…you'll come back to me." Ichigo pushed the girl a little to see her face. "I promise." And bent down to kiss her on her lips, and Kisuke howled. Misaki pushed Ichigo away, her face red. "I'm sorry if I'm interrupting! You two can continue." Kisuke said. "Perv." Ichigo muttered.
The two shared a last kiss, this time, uninterrupted. They pulled apart, and Ichigo, Chad and Uryu left to Hueco Mundo. Misaki was sad she didn't get to go, but she believed in Ichigo. "Don't think your completely useless now Misaki. You can train again." Kisuke said. Misaki's eyes widened. "That's right!" She thanked Urahara and sped off to the Vizard's hideout, readying the best apology she could ever think of.
Toshiro Hitsugaya dreaded paperwork these days, ever since he came back from the World of the Living. He was quieter, and his lieutenant noticed the changes. She slacked off a little less, and worked on paperwork but her Captain didn't notice. She knew why. "Captain?" "Hm?" She was sad for the boy. The closest someone gets to him they're immediately hurt right away. Misaki was like a sister to him, and even if he didn't admit it, he considered her family as much as he thought of Momo as a sister. "Are you alright, sir?" Toshiro sighed. "Not quite Rangiku…" He sounded dull as well. "You know that Ichigo kid is going to go after her, so she'll be fine Captain, you gotta believe in him." Toshiro looked at his lieutenant's face, and smiled a little. "Thank you, Rangiku." Rangiku beamed. "Anytime Captain."
Misaki ran to the Vizard hideout, and stopped before entering the place. She slid in slowly, and there was a barrier around the building. As soon as she pushed the door to open it, the 8 Vizards were staring right at her. Shinji's eyes were wide, and he walked toward her slowly. "Shinji…" Misaki said, smiling. Shinji encased her in a bear hug, and breathed on her hair. "You're here…" Hiyori stepped in and pulled the girl toward her. "How?" She asked, her face frowning. Misaki explained. Shinji hugged her once more time, and Misaki hugged back. "Misaki, you have no idea how happy you've made me right now." Misaki smiled. "I'm sorry I worried you." Shinji kissed the girl's forehead and muttered, "I'll always worry, because I love you after all." Misaki's eyes widened, she was not expecting this. She pushed him away slightly, but he didn't let go. "Shinji…I-""Shh, I know Misaki, I know. I just…wanted to let you know that's all." Shinji smiled at her. Misaki felt devastated, she could cry.
She then felt a pat on her head, and turned to see Kensei. "Kensei?" "Glad to know you're okay, kid." He did something close to a smile, and Misaki beamed. Rose and Love walked up to her, and "You can stay with us till your training is complete, okay?" Rose said. "You are staying, and that's final. Can't have Shinji go all crazy again." Love said, making Misaki giggle. Mashiro attacked the girl with a hug, and Misaki laughed heartily. Hiyori pulled her up, and smirked. "We'll have a spar once all this is over, got it?" Misaki smiled. A hand was placed on her shoulder, and she turned to see Hachi. "Hachi, I'm so sorry I left like that, I just-""It's quite alright. The best lessons are ones that are learnt out of impulse, and I am sure you have learnt quite a lot out of your experience. We shall continue out training, from tomorrow?" Misaki nodded. "Thank you, all of you." She said, and saw the Vizards, each of them greeting her their own way.
Minato was held captive in a dungeon of a room. Orihime was held somewhere else, and Minato prayed Misaki was safe. He then heard the door of his room open and he saw the Arrancar he was fighting with Kisuke before. "You're not an ordinary human are ya?" Minato turned away, least interested in that big loser. "Not gonna answer? That's too bad." Minato jumped from Yammy's attack, and frowned. "What's your problem?" "You are!" Yammy dashed toward him and aimed a punch which Minato dodged using Manus Contego. But a pressure hit him from the back, and Minato collapsed, to see a pink haired Arrancar with glasses smiling at him. "You did agree to take your sister's place, didn't you?" Minato was losing consciousness. "Well, this is sure as hell going to be one interesting experiment." And held the unconscious Mage and his fraccion dragged him to his laboratory.
A/N: Hello readers, um...I was wondering if any of you would tell me how the story is so far? Can you review it, like, real this time and tell me your views? Thank you in advance! :) Enjoy reading!