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Chapter Four: Let Us Begin!

Darkness...it's everywhere...

Kiki stood alone in the midst of the void. Her eyes searched for any amount of light but nothing but blackness surrounded her. Her examined her hands. "Am I...dead...?" She questioned softly. "No, you are not." A growl rumbled. Kiki spun to face a black wolf with ruby eyes. How the dark animal stuck out from the colorless space around them, was beyond Kiki. "Um...who are you?" the wolf didn't reply. Instead, it rose it's head and let out a howl. It rang out and shattered the void. Kiki could see past the fallen pieces of dark shards a grass field with a lake. Once the darkness completely vanished, the wolf spoke. "You don't know my name?" Kiki shook her head. "Maybe you just don't remember. My name is -----" Kiki was puzzled. The words came out of it's mouth but the last word was mute. "Say it again, please." the dog nodded and tried once more. The outcome remained the same. His name was unhearable. "Hmm, seems as if my name cannot reach you yet. How sad..." "What do you mean it can't reach me yet? I don't understand any of this! I saw something that's impossible! Soul Reapers, Hollows, and now Jasmine is dead! What's going on?!" Kiki rampaged. The wolf strode over to the raged human. It rubbed it's soft head against her hand. "All in due time." Kiki looked down at the dark animal. He seemed so familiar. "It's time for you to depart. Until next time, but it won't be long." Now everything started to turn white. Fade out of color. Kiki tried to say something but nothing came from her mouth. The wolf smiled and toothy grin. "I am a female by the way." Kiki's eyes widened. Oops...she was convinced she was a male. Feeling stupid and embarrassed, Kiki stuttered out an apology. Again, the words were inaudible. The wolf and her domain was growing smaller and smaller. "See you soon, Kiki."

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Rukia watched over Kiki's body as it slowly recovered. Ichigo was contemplating on this Kenpachi fellow. His fist tightened. Ichigo wanted to run across that Soul Reaper again. His blood boiled when he imagined him and Kenpachi fighting. Ruika also kept a close eye on Ichigo. She knew something was amiss when Kenpachi showed up. 'Wonder why he's here. Kenpachi never is around when it's important. He's nothing more than a blood thirsty, battle loving, psycho!' Rukia shuddered when she recalled some memories of him fighting his opponents. And here she thought her older brother was insanely strong. Ruika gripped her knees. Brother.... She snapped out of her train of thought when Kiki made a slight movement and gave out a little groan. Kiki's eyes fluttered open. It was hard to keep them open...Ruika gently touched her shoulder. "Are you awake?" She asked quietly. Kiki shook her head. "Yeah, but I feel like I haven't slept in years." Ruika chuckled. "Those powers can take a lot out you for the first time." Kiki blinked. Powers? Huh? She glanced at her hands. They were burnt to a low degree. She winced when she tried to make a fist. Ruika helped Kiki to her feet. "Can you stand on your own?" She hesitantly let out and stepped back. Kiki wobbled and nearly fell but she managed to stand. She breathed heavily. Why was the air so heavy? She looked to Ruika and Ichigo. Ichigo seemed in deep thought while Rukia was amazed that Kiki could stand after what happened to her. She rubbed her head and carefully walked over to them. Ichigo snapped out his distant gaze and stared at Kiki concerned. "Before you say a word, I'm fine." Ichigo didn't buy it. "No, you're not. Your hands are burnt. You are exhausted. And plus, you unleashed tons of spiritual energy! I only thought that Soul Reapers could do that!" He exclaimed. Rukia slipped on the weird glove again. And shoved Ichigo back into his body. Okay...today made no sense at all...

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Ruika cast a mind clouding spell over the school in case someone witnessed the battle. But normally humans can't see the Hollows and Soul Reapers. Just in case, the spell was put on everyone. All except: Ichigo, Kiki, and Ruika. After classes were dismissed, the three walked to Ichigo's home together. On the way, Ruika explained to Kiki about Shinigami, Hollows, and some facility called the Soul Society. Kiki was having trouble taking in all the information at once. Even in the beginning she was confused! This wasn't helping at all. Even Ichigo, who was doing this a bit longer than Kiki had, was getting lost. Ruika drew some pictures in trying to help. Ichigo laughed at them while Kiki stared at them. 'Wow...That's....Uh...wow...' They were pretty bad, but at the same time interesting. After Strawberry-chan had calmed down, Ruika resumed her explaination. "That's why the Society exists. To be the world between and guard over the land of the living." Kiki nodded. It was all strange and different, but it started to sink in. "So, what are we going to do about my powers?" Kiki asked. Ruika lowered her head in thought. "Hmm, I can't train you myself. I could if I had my powers but I've lost them for the time being. Although there is another person who could..." She trailed off. Kiki perked up. "Who? Who?"

"Kisuke Urahara."

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As Kiki walked towards her school one thought lingered on her mind; what was everyone going to say? She hurriedly dashed up the stairs and entered Home Room. She did not expect to see what she saw. Her classmates where laughing and joking about. Smiling faces were beaming. Eyes sparkled without a care in the world. Kiki stood idly by. She was confused. Why were they so cheerful? Did they not remember...Oh, wait, Ruika placed a spell. Then that means...

"Kiki!"

She spun around and faced Mirai. Her friend looked worried. "What's the matter? Why are you just standing there?" She asked while pushing Kiki into their seats. Kiki sat in her usual place at the window as Mirai sat across from her. Mirai was talking but Kiki heard nothing. She fidgeted with the dog tag around her neck. Her eyes glanced all around, trying to catch a glimpse of Ichigo or Ruika. But, they were no where to be found. 'I wonder where they are?' Kiki pondered. Mirai suddenly took notice that she was being ignored and decided to change that. She got to her feet and waved her hand in front of Kiki's clouded expression. "Hey, are you sure nothings wrong?" Kiki snapped out of her trance. "Hm? Uh, yeah, I'm fine." She brushed it off. Mirai backed off and stared quizzically at her. Kubo-sensei had entered and proclaimed some announcements and everybody exited for their other periods.

For the rest of the school day, Kiki seemed to be in a daze. Until the sixth period rolled around. It was time for P.E. The students scurried to changing rooms and threw on their uniforms. The others ran past Kiki as they headed outside to the field. Before the activities could begin, Natsu-sensei, explained that no one could go over to the marked off area. There had been an accident last night and the cleaning crew was still patching things up. Students nodded and scattered. Takasuki, Orihime, and Mirai followed Kiki to the marked off place. Their feet made squishing sounds as they ventured across the freshly watered lawn. Kiki halted in front of the burned scars in the grass and some small craters. It was all tapped off with yellow 'Do Not Cross' lines. The three peeked over her shoulders. "This....was an accident?" Takasuki muttered. Orihime kept silent. Mirai, on the other hand, had bubbling energy and stupidity impulses. Her mouth cracked into a twisted grin. Without warning she jumped over the tape and shouted, "Oh junk! Aliens!" She pointed to the holes in the ground. Orihime laughed, Takasuki glared at her, while Kiki was impassive. "I told ya aliens were taking vacations on earth!" Mirai exclaimed, poking Kiki on the forehead. She remained unmoved. The girls studied their morbid friend. She was rarely like this. Tatasuki knocked on her skull. "Hello, anybody in there?" Mirai laughed. "Sounds hollow to me." She joked. Hollow...Kiki regained her awareness. Her eyes glanced among the holes and burns. Kiki pushed Tatsuki and Orihime out of the way and bolted to the other side of the court. Leaving three dumbfounded girls alone.

Her breath grew ragged as she neared the spot where she really got a glimpse of the Hollow. She skid to a stop and regained her oxygen. Before, she never saw footprints but now they were clear as day to her. Though they were old, the grass still outlined the creature's foot. Yesterday wasn't a dream or nightmare. That Kenpachi was real. Ichigo turned into a Soul Reaper person. The new girl Ruika, she cast spells. They all had something in common: They could see what the eye can not comprehend. Ghosts, Shinigami (1), power beyond imagination. Yes, humans dreamt of holding such powers in their hands but none ever achieved it. The other side...did Ichigo travel to the other side? Did Ruika join him? Is Kenpachi there?

Is Kenpachi there....

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Ichigo and Ruika walked down a deserted alley way until they came upon a small not out of the ordinary shop. Two children were playing outside the establishment. A loud mouth boy with white hair and dark eyes was using a broom like a baseball bat and a girl with black hair tied up in two ponytails was actually sweeping and minding her own business. Her eyes were glazed over like she had just finished crying. He suddenly turned on the girl and started to yell at her. The two argued then the boy smacked her over the head with the cleaning utensil. "You can't boss me around!" He shouted. The girl responded. "I can too! I'm three years older than you! Owie...Owie!" "So what?! I'm not scared of you!" The boy was about to hit her again when Ruika caught hold of the broom. "Still as hotheaded as ever, Jinta. Is the manager in?" The girl sniffled. "Yeah, yeah, he's inside!" Jinta retaliated. "Good. Now, let's go!" Ruika and Ichigo followed the two inside. A large muscled man was carrying a tower of boxes when all of them came in. "Hey, Jinta, it's not time for us to-" He noticed Ruika and Ichigo in the doorway. "Oh, Miss Kuchiki, Mr. Kurosaki, welcome!" "Hello, is he awake?" "Hm, I'm not sure. I'll go check." He set the load down. In the process of getting back up, a yawn filled the air. "Ahh, and yes, I'm awake." A man wearing normal tan clothes with a green cloak walked in. A green hat with white strips cast shadow over his eyes, keeping them hidden. His clogs clacked against the wooden floor as he made his way over to the group. He yawned and stretched again. "Good morning all and welcome!" "Uh, sir, it's one in the afternoon." The large man pointed out. The hat and clogs man stumbled. "Truly! Hmm, time surely is a mysterious thing." Ruika shook her head. "Look, we need supplies. A new Soul Reaper has been born." This grabbed the man's attention. "A new Soul Reaper? But I thought Ichigo was our new Shinigami?" "Cut the act! You always know more than you lead on, Mr. Hat and Clogs!" Ichigo shouted. The man chuckled. "That I do. That I do." "Urahara, this important. This girl is unbelievable." "Oh, a girl, is it?" Ruika nodded. "We need Gikongan (2), and anything else she may need." Urahara wrote down the necessities and took a seat. "Okay, how are we paying? Card? Bonus Money?" Ruika reached in her pocket and retrieved a grey cell phone. "Bonus." "Of course, lemme take a look here..." "Oh, and Urahara," He looked up. "We also need some of your special services."

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It was the end of school and Kiki hadn't heard anything from Ichigo or Ruika. She prayed they didn't get in a mess with some Hollow. She quickly ran out of the school entrance and went to find them. She did not have a clue where they were much less were she was going, but she was going to find them! Kiki kept running all over the city. And not a trace yet! Kiki sadly gave up. On her way home, she pouted. "My locating skills seriously suck!" The sound of feet touching the ground made Kiki turn back. "Yeah, they do really suck." Ichigo said. Ruika smiled. "Haha, what are you talking about?! I just found you!" Kiki laughed nervously. 'And she's a new Soul Reaper...' Ruika thought dimly. 'This girl is about to become one of us...good grief!' Ichigo panicked. Ruika cleared her throat. "Kiki, it's time to get serious." Kiki's demeanor changed like the colors on a chameleon. "I understand." Ruika looked to Ichigo. "We know a man who can give you some help. Your training will start tomorrow but we need to get you to him this instant!" Kiki gripped her tag. Training....

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The Other Side

Kenpachi walked in the halls of the Soul Society in solitude. During a meeting he had just had with the old man, Kenpachi was contemplating on one thing. The thing that occupied his thoughts.

:Earlier:

Kenpachi stood facing an old man with a long white beard dressed in the same garb as himself was sitting in a throne like chair. "Captain Eleven, did you destroy the Hollow?" The old one asked. The Captain was unsure if he should speak about the girl. "Yeah, I took care of it." He muttered, rubbing the back of his neck. The elder nodded. "But, come on, old man! I need more action than this! Hollows of that level is a waste of my energy and time!" The older Reaper slammed his cane onto the floor. "Kenpachi, I understand your personality and powers but you will not raise your voice at me! Is that clear?" Kenpachi growled. "Whatever..." The old Shingami sensed something different about the Captain. "Did something happen on the mission?" Kenpachi glared daggers. "No, nothing happened whatsoever! I was so bored, I thought I was going to fall asleep while walking." He knew that the old man didn't buy it but, he never said another word. "Alright then, you may go." The Reaper dismissed his feelings and allowed Kenpachi to leave. 'Wonder what happened...' The old one thought.

Kenpachi sighed and leaned against the wall. Why wouldn't that stupid girl get out of his mind?! He thought back to the battle. All the Spiritual Energy flowing from her. That power was so incredible! He licked his lips. Yeah, that had to be it! He had a burning passion to fight the human once her powers were fully developed. Regretfully, it takes a long time for Soul Reaper Powers to get awakened and fully controlled. "Hehehe, I'll wait." He promised, as he gazed into the pale moon.

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Human World

Ruika and Ichigo escorted Kiki to a shop called, Urahara Shoten. Hold on a minute, why are we going to a store? "Hey, guys, why are we heading to a store?" Ruika grinned. "Inside is the man who help you with your powers." Kiki felt a hand on her shoulder. She glanced behind her. Ichigo was smiling weakly. "This is the fellow that trained me. Don't worry. You can trust him." Kiki nodded and returned the smile. Ruike opened the door and walked in. Ichigo and Kiki followed. She heard the noise of feet running on the floor. Two kids came into view. "Hello and welcome. My name is Jinta and her-" He mentioned to the girl beside him. "Her name is Ururu." Kiki strode over to the two. "Hi ya! My name is Yagami Kiki!" "Yeah, we know all about you. Come on, he's waiting!" Jinta walked off with Ururu close behind. Kiki blinked. "He's kind rude, isn't he?" Ruika sighed. "That's him for you." We went after the boy and girl. A room with a sliding door was in view. Ruika slid the door open more and entered. Kiki stepped in. "Ah, welcome Miss Yagami!" Kiki flinched. The sudden loud voice scared her. "Uh, hello." Urahara sat cross legged in front of a table. "Come, come, sit and make yourself at home!" He cheered. Kiki uneasily sat down. The gentleman poured himself a cup of tea and offered Kiki a cup. "No thanks." Her eyes were glued on his head. "Hm? What's the wrong, Miss Yagami? Something on my face?" Kiki blushed. "I-I...like your hat." The man brust out laughing. "Hahahoo, oh dear, nice to know that I share something in common with a such a beauty as yourself!" Kiki lowered her head. "Ruika said you would train me." The room grew silent. "That I did." "Please, please! I want to control this raw energy!" Urahara gently placed his cup on the table. "Good, come. Follow me." Kiki looked at Ichigo and Ruika. They nodded. Kiki smiled and hurried after Urahara.

He lead her to the back and lifted up a trap door. "Down here, Miss Yagami." Kiki gluped and jumped down. She landed in the middle of barren waste land. "Um, where are we?" Urahara was soon there. "Where we are, Miss Yagami, is my training field." "Sir?" Urahara looked at her. "Yes?" "I'd rather you call me Kiki." "Okay, Kiki-san! I'd forgotten to introduce myself! I am Kisuke Urahara!" He grinned. "Sure, Kisuke-san!" He walked past her. "Urahara will do just fine." Kiki nodded. "Kiki-san, are you sure that you want to do this?" "Yes," "There will be no going back." He warned. "I understand." Kiki stated. "Alright then," Urahara lifted his cane and pushed it into Kiki's skull. Kiki's soul fell out. "Huh?!" Urahara supported himself on the cane. "Let us begin!"

Fox: Another chapter complete! I hope you all enjoyed! Espcially you, Nee-chan. See ya next time!

Translations:

1: Shinigami- god of death

2: Gikongan- Soul Pills