Decided to do a quick post because i want it to be chapter 8 already which i might post...sometime this weekend. i promise. so i should probably thank someone which i will. i wanna thank iluvHONEYBUNZ for supporting Yura and Toshiro in their relationship...even if it's not perfect. but nothing's perfect, so it all works out. enjoy this chapter ^^

Yura walked down the street with her hands in her back pants pocket and a frown on her face. "How did I get stuck with you again?" She asked.

Matsumoto was walking next to her with a big smiled plastered on her face. "Captain wanted some alone time. Don't take it personal."

Yura narrowed her eyes in frustration. "I'm not taking it personally. I completely respect his privacy, but I rather be sitting back at the house doing absolutely nothing."

"You don't mean that."

"But I do. Doesn't matter. Just as long as you don't drag me into any-"

"Let's go into that store!" Matsumoto grabbed Yura's arm and pulled her into a clothing store.

Matsumoto opened the door to the house with tons of bags. "Yura, wasn't that just fun?"

Yura walked in behind her with an annoyed expression. "Yeah, so fun." She rolled her eyes and closed the door behind her.

"It was. I don't understand why you didn't get anything."

"Because I didn't want anything."

"But it was my treat." Yura stopped in her tracks then turned around. "Where are you going?"

"Up on the roof. I don't want to be bothered." Yura opened the front door and walked out. She closed it behind her and took a deep breath before jumping up on the roof.

She sat down and stared at the horizon. The sky was pink and orange as the sun began to set in the west. She tapped her fingers against her leg and listened to the wind and birds. She took a deep breath and pushed her blue hair over her left shoulder. She twirled it between her fingers out of boredom. She began to hum a melody, swaying from side to side.

"Matsumoto told me you were up here."

Yura turned around and smiled. "Yeah, well…I needed a break from her after she dragged me all around town."

"So that's why I felt frustrated all day."

Yura laughed. "Sorry. How was your…alone time?"

Toshiro sat down next to Yura. "Quiet."

"And you like quiet?"

"It's better than having to be around Matsumoto all day."

Yura laughed and nudge him in his arm. "You're only teasing. Today was horrible. Let me come along with you tomorrow. And Matsumoto can have her fun buying clothes nonstop."

Toshiro smiled. "Okay. You can come along. And actually…I was heading out again."

"Oh."

Toshiro stood up and held out his hand. "I suppose you can come along." Yura smiled and took his hand. She stood up and the two of them jumped down from the roof. The two of them began walking side by side.

"This is a nice view. How'd you pick this spot?" Toshiro looked up at the sky. The two of them were sitting where they had the perfect view of the sunset. He shrugged. He pulled out his communicator. "Looking for something in particular?"

"No. Just making sure everything's fine."

Yura threw her head back and closed her eyes. She took a deep breath. She suddenly opened her eyes and turned her head to the left to see a black-haired girl running toward them. She squinted her eyes. "Hey, that looks like…"

The girl stopped. "Yura?"

Yura stood up. "Karin. What are you doing here?"

Karin looked at Toshiro. "Hey. You're from earlier. You picked up my soccer ball, didn't you?"

Yura looked at Toshiro. "Uh, yeah."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Yura clicked her tongue. "This is…surprising." Karin looked at Yura and smiled. "Yeah." She looked back at Toshiro. "Hey, what school are you from?"

Toshiro turned to her. "I'm not from any school! I'm busy! Just leave."

Yura put her hand on her face. "Here we go." She mumbled.

"You can play soccer, can't you?"

"Who knows?"

Yura smirked. "He can play."

"Shut up." Yura smiled.

"We're having a game soon. Will you play on our team?" Karin's friends came up behind her and pulled her away.

Yura turned to Toshiro and stared at him. "What?"

"You should help them, that's what."

"We have other things to worry about."

"But nothing's going on right now."

"How do you know her, anyway?"

"She's-"

"Isn't he a gang member?"

Yura turned around and stared at the group of kids. "They're not very good at whispering."

"Besides, how could a midget like that be good at soccer?"

Yura looked at Toshiro. "Shiro…"

"What did you say? Who do you think you're messing with?"

Karin turned around and smiled. "We didn't go that far…" Toshiro closed his communicator and jumped over the railing.

Yura sighed and jumped over it as well. She walked over to the group of kids. "Don't take it personal, Karin. We've been…going through difficult times lately. A lot of us and our friends have." But Karin didn't listen. She smirked and took out her soccer ball. "I wouldn't do that if I were you." Yura said. Karin threw the ball in the air then kicked it at him. Yura closed her eyes and shook her head. "Mistake." Just before the ball hit him, Toshiro jumped and flipped, kicking the ball back in the process. The ball whizzed past both Karin and Yura and hit one of the kids in the face.

"All right!" Yura opened her eyes and looked at Karin. Then all of the kids ran over to Toshiro. Yura sighed and walked toward the group. "Did you bleach your hair, Toshiro?"

"Your hairstyle is awesome, Toshiro!"

"You're the only one we can depend on, Toshiro!"

"No, I told you I'm…"

Yura got in between them. "Whoa! First of all, everyone needs to calm down. Ok? And second-" She stopped when her communicator rang and as did Toshiro's. They took them out. Yura stared at the blinking red dot on the screen. "Crap. Shiro."

"Yeah." Without saying a word to the others, Toshiro took off.

"Hey, where are you going?"

"Something came up!"

Yura looked at them. "Don't worry. I'll try to talk him into coming. Okay?" And then Yura took off as well.

After fighting off the Hollow, Yura and Toshiro walked back to the house. "Tiring day." Yura said.

"You did a lot."

She smiled. "Yeah, I guess." When they got back, Yura immediately went into the kitchen. She opened the refrigerator and pulled out a bottle of water. She closed the door then walked into the room.

"Oh. You two are back."

Yura looked up and looked at Matsumoto. "Yes, we are. Now, if you'll excuse me I'll be going to bed now." Yura got into her gigai then she sat down. She stretched and lay down. "Good night, you two." Toshiro smiled before he got into his gigai and followed her lead.

Yura snapped her eyes open and sat up. She quickly shut them when she felt dizzy. She slowly opened her eyes and looked out the window. Her eyes widened. The sun was low already. "Crap." She stood up and ran out of the room, only to stop at the door.

"I made a promise that you could come along. And I kept it." Toshiro turned around.

Yura closed her eyes and smiled. "Thank you."

"Get dressed and we'll go."

Yura turned around and closed the door behind her. Her smiled widened and she got dressed. Once she slipped on her sweater she walked out of the room. "Let's go." The two of them walked out of the house.

Yura stared ahead and recognized where they were going. "We're going here again?"

"Is that…"

"No, it's fine. It's a beautiful view. Honest." Yura's veins began to buzz. She rolled her eyes and smiled. Toshiro was the first to jump over the railing. Yura just stood next to him on the opposite side. "You picked a good spot to hang out around, Shiro. I never thought…"

Toshiro looked at her. "You never thought what?"

Yura clasped her hands together and looked down. "I never thought that…I'd see another beautiful sunset like that one time." Toshiro looked up at the sunset.

"Toshiro!"

Yura snapped her head up and watched as Karin ran toward them. "Uh…Karin's back." She said. Karin stopped in front of them and began to pant. "What's the rush?" Yura asked as she pushed herself off of the railing.

"I just…wanted to ask Toshiro a question."

Yura's eyes widened. "Uh…yeah of course. Uh…Shiro, I'll see you later."

Toshiro looked up. "Are you sure?"

"Yeah, of course. Bye you guys." Yura walked off and left the two. She stuffed her hands in her sweater jacket and continued to walk.

She found herself walking down the streets when her communicator rang. She took it out and flipped it open. She sighed and closed it. "I would be the closest." She put it in her pocket then took off.

Yura fell to the ground and lay on her back. She was breathing heavily. She rolled over on her side and tried to contain her breathing. She groaned and got on her hands and knees. Then she stood up and leaned against her zanpakuto. "Let's go, Dena."

You worked hard.

Yura began walking away. "Yeah, I did."

You're sad.

"No I'm not. Why would you say that?"

Because I know you and I know what you're feeling.

"It doesn't matter. Really." Then Yura took off with Flash Step.

She stopped in front of Orihime's house and opened the door. She closed the door behind her. She stood there with her eyes closed and took a deep breath. In her head, she counted from five to one. Five, four, three, two, one…

"Yura!"

She side stepped with her eyes still closed and heard a loud thump. When she opened her eyes, Matsumoto had ran into the door. "Now you made a new friend. Door, Matsumoto. Matsumoto, door. You two can bond and leave me out of it." She walked into the room and stared down at her gigai which a mod-soul was taking over for at the moment.

It stared up at her and smiled. "Welcome back. How was your battle with the Hollow?"

"Just wonderful. Now get up and get over here so I can go to sleep."

Yura snapped her head up, but didn't get a chance to react before she was tackled. "Hey!"

"You can never escape a hug from me." Matsumoto said.

"Get off of me, Rangiku!"

"Give me a welcoming hug first."

"What's your problem?"

"I'm a hugger."

"Well I'm not, so get off of me!" Yura shut her eyes tight and concentrated on her power. Then she heard Matsumoto yell and fall off of her back. Yura sighed and sat up. She looked at Matsumoto who was twitching on the floor.

"Should I ask?"

Yura turned around and looked up. She smiled. "No you shouldn't. How was your talk with Karin?"

Toshiro shrugged. "She's still asking for me to come help her and her team with soccer."

"Oh. Is that all?"

"Yeah. She seems pretty desperate for help."

"Why shouldn't she? She's just a kid."

"Maybe she likes him."

Yura closed her eyes in annoyance. Without turning around, she punched her gigai in the stomach, causing the soul-candy to come out. "That thing is so annoying."

Toshiro shook his head. "Get some sleep. You look tired."

Yura narrowed her eyes. "Thanks for pointing out the obvious, Shiro. I'm sleeping out in the front room. I'll see you two tomorrow." Yura stood up and turned toward the door.

"Are you getting into your gigai?"

Yura huffed and turned around. She quickly got into her gigai and faced Toshiro. She threw her hands in the air and put on a fake smile. "Happy?" She turned back around and walked out into the front room. She lay down on top of the pile of blankets. She stared up at the ceiling with her hands behind her head. With a sigh, she closed her eyes and went to sleep.

"Yura!" Yura turned over and groaned. "Yura? Hm…" Yura smiled and sighed when she felt the presence of Matsumoto leave. "Yura!" Yura screamed when Matsumoto poured a cup of water on her. Matsumoto sat on her knees and looked at Yura.

She was drenched and frustrated. "Rangiku?"

"Huh? Yeah?"

"You're dead to me." Yura jumped up as did Matsumoto. Yura began to chase her around the house, breaking objects in the process. "I'm so going to kill you!"

"I'm sorry!" Matsumoto was screaming as Yura continued to chase her. The two stopped mid-chase when the front door opened and Toshiro walked in.

He stopped and stared at the two. He closed his eyes and sighed. "Don't mind me. Continue with whatever." Yura kicked Matsumoto from behind, making her fall over.

"Ow! Was that necessary?"

Yura took her hair in her hands and squeezed out the water. "Yes, it was." She looked at Toshiro who was walking into the other room. "You're not going to Karin's soccer game?"

"I never said I was going in the first place."

Yura narrowed her eyes. "You could at least go for support."

"I'm sure they'll be fine."

"You don't know that for sure."

"I don't have to."

"Toshiro." Toshiro ignored her. "Toshiro…" Yura glared at the back of his head, folding her arms over her chest and tapping her foot. He still didn't acknowledge her. She twitched in anger; becoming so frustrated that a vein popped out of her forehead. "Hitsugaya!"

Toshiro turned and looked at her with the slightest hint of fear in his eyes. "Y-Yes?"

"You. Are going. To. The. Soccer. Game. Understand?"

"Why-"

"Understand?"

Toshiro slightly cringed back. "Yes."

Yura glared at him for another few seconds before beaming a giant smile at him. "Great!"

The color in Toshiro's face drained from her sudden mood change. He could feel her anger through their bond. Her blood boiling and rising each second he didn't change his mind. When he agreed, there was a temperature drop and she was suddenly happy and satisfied. Yura could feel his emotions as well. He was annoyed at her for telling him to go to the soccer game, then that changed to fear and then to confusion and slight relief. She had to admit, though, she loved to annoy him. It entertained her. So as she smiled, Toshiro couldn't help but to feel happy. After the fight she had with the Espada she wasn't confident and she shut herself out from the rest of the world. But that wasn't new. He still wished that she wouldn't attempt to take responsibility for everything. That's what friends were for. To help in the most troubling times. Yet she wouldn't accept it.

"Are we going or not?"

Toshiro was snapped out of his thoughts and looked up at Yura. He sighed and shrugged. "I suppose."

Yura frowned. "Don't give me that. Come on." Yura grabbed Toshiro and started for the door.

"Heh? You're just going to leave me?"

Yura looked at Matsumoto and smiled. "Yep." Then the two of them walked out. They walked side by side around town, going to the park where Karin's soccer game was being held. "Why don't you want to go?" Yura asked.

"I don't see a point in it."

"It's called encouragement."

"It's not like I know her that well."

"I never said you did!" Yura yelled.

"Yeah. Whatever." Toshiro waved her off, making her stop in her tracks.

She stared after him as he kept walking. His hands were deep in his pockets and he hung his head. Yura tilted her head in wonder. She could feel the young captain's feelings. He was troubled. With what, she hadn't a single clue. A sudden gust of wind appeared, blowing dust everywhere. Yura covered her face and attempted to keep her hair out of it. She continued to stare after Toshiro, but he was long gone. She folded her arms over her chest and continued to walk forward toward the park. When she got there, she saw Karin's soccer team out on the field. And Toshiro was playing. She smiled. She sat down a distance away, but just enough so she could watch the game.

Karin had the soccer ball and was running when a guy from the opposing team came up beside her and shoved her out of the way. She stumbled before regaining her balance, but the other guy now had possession of the soccer ball. Yura narrowed her eyes. He turned around, heading toward the opposite goal, but Toshiro jumped in front of him, taking the ball back. The other guy lost his balance and fell face first. Yura smirked. Two other guys from the opposing team ran after Toshiro to reclaim the soccer ball, but Toshiro avoided them so easily while still keeping possession of the ball.

He ran toward the goal and kicked the ball as hard as he could, straight into the goalie's gut who flew back and caused them to make a goal. Karin and her team cheered. Yura continued to watch with interest as Toshiro scored three more times, forming a tie between the teams. Yura silently cheered, and by the change of emotions she felt she knew that Toshiro could feel her excitement. She then poked out her lip and put her hand under her chin. "Hmm…this sucks." She muttered. She watched as Toshiro had the ball and Karin ran beside him. He then passed the ball over to Karin and Yura's excitement got the best of her. Karin pulled her leg back and kicked forward with all her might. When she scored the winning goal, Yura couldn't help but to jump up and cheer. She stopped when she noticed Toshiro looking at her and a feeling of happiness that wasn't from her. She rolled her eyes, but smiled. She watched as he talked to Karin. She was about to walk over to them and congratulate Karin when she stopped and her eyes grew wide.

She looked up and spotted a tear forming between dimensions. "Timing couldn't be more perfect." She mumbled. She pulled out her communicator and noticed the flashing red dot on the screen. "How big is this thing?" Yura looked up just as the hollow pulled through. She narrowed her eyes. "Adjuchas? No way…" She shut her communicator closed. She snapped her head up when it jumped down, nearly crushing Karin and Toshiro.

"Karin! Toshiro!" She watched as Karin kicked the soccer ball and hit the Adjucha, but it didn't even seem to notice. It growled before it aimed to hit her, bringing down his fist right on top of her. It made contact and there was a huge dust cloud and a gust of wind. Yura covered her face. "Karin!" She fished in her pocket for a soul candy. When she had hold of it, she popped it in her mouth, releasing herself from the gigai.

She ran toward the scene, but stopped when the dust cleared. She was shocked at first, but then she smiled. Toshiro had stopped the impact. I need to stop underestimating people, she thought. She ran over to Karin's side. "Karin."

Karin looked up at her and her eyes grew wide. "Yura, you're a…Soul Reaper as well? That makes sense."

"No time to get excited. Come on." Yura picked up Karin and ran just a short distance away. Dark clouds began to form, and even if Yura hadn't summoned them, she felt right at home. She ignored the pain in her chest and watched as Toshiro pulled off the now frozen arm of the hollow and sliced it in half right before it released a Cero.

The hollow froze before shattering into ice crystals and falling all around them. The clouds cleared away as quickly as they came. Toshiro walked over to the two. He looked at Karin. "Are you ok?"

She blinked before his words sunk in. She nodded. "But everyone else…" They looked at Karin's group of friends who were just getting up, wondering what happened.

"They seem to be fine." Yura said.

Karin turned and looked at the two. "You two…what you're wearing…" Yura smiled.

"It seems your spiritual pressure is high, but the fact that you can see us is impressive." Toshiro said.

"Well, she is Ichigo's little sister." Yura mumbled.

Toshiro looked her. "Kurosaki?" He looked back at Karin.

"Yeah. Didn't I tell you? Oh wait…no, I never got to that detail yet."

"Tch. That might've helped if even the slightest bit." He said.

"Yura!"

"Hm?" Yura looked at Karin whose eyes were wide with panic and curiosity.

"You're a Soul Reaper, right? Ichigo…where is he? Do you know?"

Yura's expression saddened. She turned her head away. "No. I don't have a clue. I'm sorry." Karin's mood changed into one of depression. Yura didn't dare look at the girl.

To break the tension, Toshiro spoke, "Kurosaki is trying to become more powerful. He doesn't give up, right until the very end. It's just who is. But you shouldn't worry. He is your brother."

Karin then smiled. "You're right."

"Captain! Yura! You're safe!"

Yura looked up to see Matsumoto running their way. "Oh great, she found us." She muttered.

Karin and Toshiro turned as well. "She's also a Soul Reaper?" Karin asked.

"Yeah, she's my subordinate." Toshiro responded.

"So you have subordinates?" Karin said, putting her hands behind her head.

"In a way," Toshiro looked up at Matsumoto. "You're late, Matsumoto."

"And good riddance, too." Yura muttered.

Matsumoto seemed to be oblivious. "I'm terribly sorry. Huh. Captain? This kid…"

Yura smiled. "She's Ichigo's littler sister." She responded.

"Ichigo's sister?"

"Hi." Karin said, smiling.

Matsumoto smiled back. "I'm Matsumoto Rangiku! I'm the lieutenant under Captain Hitsugaya."

"Really. Neat! What about you, Yura?"

Yura raised an eyebrow. "Huh?"

"You're strong, too, aren't you?"

"Well, yeah, but I'm only a third seat under Toshiro."

"Wow! You're pretty cool, Toshiro," Karin said, patting his head. Toshiro cringed back a little and both Yura and Matsumoto covered their mouths to keep them from laughing. "And you're still just an elementary student!"

"Elementary student…" Toshiro said, becoming frustrated.

"Huh? What is it?" At that, Yura could no longer contain her laughter as she doubled over and held her stomach. Matsumoto also laughed.

Toshiro pushed Karin's hand away from him. "How much longer are you going to keep thinking that? I'm not an elementary student!" Yura and Matsumoto continued to laugh, but stopped when the received a threatening glared from Toshiro. But Yura still smiled because she knew he wasn't really angry, just embarrassed.

Karin blinked, confused. "What?"

Before Toshiro got to say anything else, Yura jumped in between them. She smiled. "Come on. Don't let it get to you."

Karin smiled at the two. "Thank you! For saving me."

Yura smiled and nodded. "Of course. I think if Ichigo knew that you got hurt while I was around…I wouldn't be completely safe."

Karin nodded.

"I think we should go." Toshiro said, turning away.

Yura rolled her eyes and looked at Karin. "Don't worry about him. See you around, ok?"

Karin waved at them and turned to leave. "She's brave." Matsumoto said.

Yura nodded. "Yeah. Just like her brother….Come on. Let's go." Yura and Matsumoto left to go catch up with Toshiro and get ready to start another day.

A/N: i hope you liked it. i know the ending was kind of...blah. i didn't know how to end it so i wrote whatever. well chapter 8 will be awesome. just a hint: Yura vs. Mizu ^^ my friend (the creator of Mizu) spazzed out when i told her that this fight is a bit longer than the first. anyway...review! please. i'll give you a bunny. ^^ who doesn;t like a cute wittle bunny?