100 years later… (present day)
Kisuke POV
I was just finishing preparing the portal for the soul society. Tomorrow, Ichigo and his friends will go to save Rukia Kuchiki. I let myself get lost in my souvenirs. Never in 100 years I felt this close to the soul society and it made me remind of a beautiful subordinate I had. I closed my eyes to visualize her perfect skin and sad eyes, but I couldn't get a clear image. I sighed. Even though I don't think about her that much, there was always something that made me think of her. Only the color of the leaves in autumn made me feel nostalgic. Yoruichi went on a journey or whatever for ten years, and when she came back, it made me remind that someone was missing in my life.
''Hoy Kisuke, get rid of that expression and come fight with me!'' Said my best friend behind of me. I turned around and looked at her and had a smirk. I jumped into actions. Moving like this was refreshing. I loved training Ichigo, nothing except the battle mattered. I couldn't think about Sara for a second or I would lose. She blocked my every attack and it was her turn to play. I soon realized that I haven't train enough compared to her. I was overpowered in a matter of minutes only.
I ended up on my butt quite quickly actually.
''You've gotten soft Kisuke'' reproach Yoruichi. ''I'm surprised that that Ichigo kid haven't crushed you''
''I have more experience than him and you had more practice'' I defended myself as I got up. ''I'm only a shopkeeper remember?''
''Kisuke, you were a great man, and you still are, you help these humans in a very illegal way to bring justice!'' she replied with a sigh.
I didn't answer at that; I only took my way to the ladder to the house.
''Oh, and by the way, I will be seeing her'' she said picking my attention. I turned around to look at her.
''What is that supposed to mean?'' I asked with a sigh.
She laughed as she came closer to me.
''Kisuke, when it comes to Sara-''
''I don't want to hear it!'' I cut as I turned around. Only to mention her name was though for me.
''This is your chance to give her a message'' She said as she pulled on my arm to turn me around.
''She probably forgotten everything about me after all these years'' I said as I freed my arm. My heart was aching. I already passed this pain, but to her to wake it up again was unfair.
''I seriously doubt that'' She said. ''I am positive that she misses you, and hey, maybe I can bring her back here, what do you say?''
I looked at her longly. I would like to see her again, that's for sure but…
''She won't accept'' I declined. ''Besides I need to get over it and continue my life'' I turn around and took my left.
''Yeah, keep convincing yourself that you can'' she screamed at me. I ignored her and continued my way.
Sara POV
''C'mon Ma, I really think I can do it this time'' Said my son.
''Yoruko please, I have some work to do'' I replied as I put my paperwork on my desk. ''I am proud of you that you joined the second division and all, but I am a vice-captain, I am buried with work now''
Kisuke's son was a hundred years old since March. Like his father before him, he was the third officer of the second division. He was chief of the spy unite and very talented in hand by hand combat and brilliant. Actually, he was everything like his father. Tall, pale blond hair, handsome… His eyes were a lighter green though and his hair cut wasn't the same, but sometimes I had the impression he was his father.
''Are you working on Aizen's case?'' He asked as he sat in the chair infront of my desk.
''Yoruko, what did I told you on talking about captains lightly'' I said as I took a sip of my coffee. He sighed heavily.
''Are you working on Aizen-Taicho's case?'' he repeated annoyed.
''No I'm not, it's the twelfth division's job to study his superstition'' I answered with a sigh.
''But you already worked for the twelfth division! You must be more intelligent than everyone there!'' he protested.
''Yeah and now I am Shunsui's subordinate, I am not in their realm anymore'' I replied as I put down my coffee.
''And why you can use Kyouraku-Taicho's name lightly?''
I sighed heavily.
''For Kami's sake Yoruko! Why are you so annoying this early in the morning!? What did I do to deserve this!?''
''You had unprotected sex with my father'' he pointed out the obvious. I smiled. ''And by the way, it's afternoon'' I rolled my eyes.
''Maybe, but I was asking why you weren't a nice and kind little girl'' I joked as I got up.
''Are you telling me that it's my fault if I am a boy?'' he replied with a smirk. ''Oh, and hey, you know what I learned today?''
''That you are the most exaspering child in the whole soul society?'' I guessed as I took a book from my shelf. Well, I tried to reach it. I heard my son sigh and he got up.
''Witch one you want?'' he asked.
''The one with the blue cover''
He took the book and paused. He took the red one beside of it. He gave me the book I wanted and my heart pinched when I recognize the photo album he was holding. There were so many pictures of Urahara and me…
''What is this?'' he asked as he opened it.
''Memories from before you were born, when I was in the twelfth division'' I answered with a sigh. I took the album from him.
''Hey!'' he protested. ''Is my father in those pictures!?''
I never told him who his father was, and it hurt too much. I held back tears and put it in the drawer of my desk. What was the most hard was, his hero was Urahara Kisuke. He was always found of his stories…
''I will show you these pictures one day Yoruko, I promise'' I said as my voice broke. He looked sorry. He knew that it was hard for me and he took me in his arms. He was so kind, like his father, that what made it harder for me. I pushed him away and whipped the only tear I shed.
''So what did you learned today?'' I asked as I sat down and opened my book.
''Did you know that Urahara Kisuke was third officer of the second division and was captain of the spy unite?'' he said all enthusiasm.
''As a matter of a fact, yes I did'' I said with a chuckle. ''Soi Fon-Taicho told me that I resemble him a lot!''
''You know, Urahara-Taicho was the bad guy in the end'' I replied as I lost my smile. ''It's not a compliment coming from Soi Fon''
He looked surprised.
''Why is that?''
''She never liked him, she saw him as a slacker and Yoruichi liked him better than her'' I finished with a laugh. ''She was a bit jealous''
He opened his mouth but I raised my hand before he could say a word.
Attention all captains, you are all summoned to the first division for an important reunion!
My heart stopped; last time that happened, my captain left me… I tried to stay calm and sighed. I took a piece of paper, put it in a ball and threw it on Kyouraku who was sleeping at the warmth of the sun under a window.
''Wake up, there is a reunion'' I said loud enough for him to wake up. He grumbled and moved.
''mmmm… no, you go'' he said in a sleepy voice.
''I'm not a captain so get up'' I said in a detached tone.
He kept silence and fake to snore.
''Kyouraku, if I need to get up to get you up, you won't find it funny'' I warned. Yoruko smiled, he loved when I threaten my captain. Again he stood silent.
''I am not joking Shunsui'' I warned again with a sigh. He didn't move so I moved the chair I was on and the second later he was on his feet.
''I'm up, I'm up'' he said as he placed his pink cloak on him. ''Oh and Sara, stop slacking please, you are not a good example for your son'' I scoffed at that and smiled. He kissed me on the forehead and ruffled my son's hair before leaving. He was the one who helped me to raise Yoruko, he was basically his father, but Yoruko always refused to call him daddy.
''Now then, I am sure you have better things to do to pass time with your old mom'' I said as I took a pen.
''You are not old mom'' he protested. ''Actually, you are quite the catch''
I had a slight chuckle. I haven't changed a bit since the days. I only cut my hair to the waist and tied it in a ponytail.
''Never mind what others think now go before I lose patience.'' I said with a smile. He nodded and got up. He walked behind me and wrapped his arms around my neck before kissing me on the cheek.
''I love you mom'' he whispered. I smile honestly. ''I love you too Yoruko, you know that'' I gently caressed his hair before he walked towards the door. He stopped and looked at me from over his shoulder.
''I'm happy that you are my mom, I want you to know that'' he said with a sad smile. I sighed and nodded. ''I'm glad to hear it'' I said. Even though he was acting quite suspicious, but even if I tried, I couldn't pull any information from him. I locked my drawer and put the key around my neck. I had the feeling that my son would want to know who his real father was… I know it wasn't fair of me to keep it as a secret, but it was for the greater good…
Attention all unites, you shall immediately take your defense position, lost souls are entering the sereitei, I repeat…
I sighed and took my Zanpakuto. They were only a few lost souls; there is no reason to make such fuzz about it. I went on the balcony over viewing the division, the sun was setting and it was getting pretty chilly. I felt a warm coat on my shoulders before being hugged.
''You seem beat'' said Kyouraku in my ear. I smiled.
''I hate how I can't read Yoruko, he is my son and he is-''
''So much like his father?'' he finished as he let me go. I nodded. Four people knew who Yoruko's father was: Unohana, Genryusai, Shunsui and I. The others, who knew me and Kisuke in the day, knew because it was obvious but they hadn't the certitude.
''He is planning something, I can see it, but, what?'' I whispered as I bit my thumb. He had a nervous chuckle. Unlike my son, I could read my Taicho easily.
''Don't tell me you have something to do with all this?'' I asked him as I came closer to him.
''It's not what you think Sara-Chan-'' I put my fists on my hips and listened. His eyes widen. He knew that he shouldn't play around with my son so lightly.
''Don't worry, everything will fall to place and I can't tell you anything, I'm sorry'' He finished as he rubbed the top of his head. He pulled me in his arms and kissed me on the forehead.
''I'll go inside, I seriously doubt that those lost souls will find their way here'' he said with a confident smile. ''Don't stay up too late it's bad for your skin''
I laughed at that. And he looked at the sky behind me. ''Oh look, a shooting star!'' I turned around and saw a big round light thing falling from the sky.
''I seriously doubt that's a star'' I said as I put my hand on my Zanpakuto. The ball thingy crashed on the barrier of the Sereitei and tried to pierce it.
''That star really does have a dense spiritual pressure or else it would be disintegrated'' he said with a goofy voice.
''Are you doing it on purpose or are you really that stupid'' I replied as I rolled my eyes. ''Well, the thing is dividing in four and one is coming in our direction… what a drag''
''Oh well, call me when he comes'' he said as he tapped on my shoulder. I nodded and he left. I sighed and sat down.
I let my legs hang in between the bars of the balcony. I wondered why some intruders would want to come in the Sereitei. What was the point? I heard meowling beside of me and I looked to see a black cat. I reached for it and it came under my hand. I caressed it's ears and finally put it on my knees.
''You know, you look like the cat that Yoruko brought me when he was still a kid'' I said with a chuckle. The cat looked at me and for a reason, I had the impression it was listening.
''Who is Yoruko?'' It asked. I smiled, I was going nuts; the cat was talking to me! I must be desperate to talk to a cat.
''Yoruko is my son'' I answered. The cat's eyes widen and came closer to my face.
''Is he Kisuke's…?''
It was my turn to widen my eyes. I shook my head. It wasn't only in my head. The cat was talking! I pushed it away as if it burned me. I got up and walked away.
''Okay, so you are a cat'' I said as I pointed it. ''Who talks'' I was about to freak out but the cat laughed.
''Sara, please calm down!'' It said. How did it know my name? ''It's me, Yoruichi'' My knees let me go and I fell on my bum as the cat turn into my friend. I opened my mouth. ''What the-?'' I started to scream, but she put her hand over my mouth.
''Sara-Chan! Are you okay?'' Called Kyouraku. I was to stunt; I didn't know how to react.
''Tell him that everything is okay'' she whispered in my ear as she took off her hand from my mouth. I slowly nodded and did what she asked. She sighed and turned back into a cat.
''I don't want to get caught if you don't mind'' She said with a smirk on her cat face. I crawled to her and poked her with my finger.
''Hey! Can you stop that?'' She said before spitting on my hand.
''Oh my God Yoruichi, you are a cat'' I speculate completely amazed, I think.
''And you are a mother!'' She replied with a sigh. ''I can't believe it, why didn't you try to contact us?'' I sat and buried my face in my hands as she continued. ''If Kisuke would have known-!''
''Urahara mustn't know!'' I cut off. She stared at me and rolled her eyes.
''And why is that?'' She asked discouraged. I looked down. As well being honest with her.
''Because I am tied to a leach here'' I explained. ''If I do a step, a single one what so ever, he will be sent to the maggots nest''
She seemed horrified. I knew her next question.
''Because he is a criminal's son'' I answered before she could speak her question. She shook her head. ''But even though Yoruko is his son, he is a nice kid''
''You know that Kisuke isn't the man you think he is'' she defended him.
''I couldn't believe it at first and it nearly got me killed'' I confessed with a scoff. ''I don't care anymore on wither or not Urahara was a good person'' I got up and took a deep breath. I almost chock on Yoruichi next words:
''You know, he misses you'' he said. I turned around insulted and frustrated.
''Don't play that card Yoruichi, maybe a hundred years ago but, now-'' I scoffed as I felt the tears coming to my eyes. ''The man left me behind right after we slept together, I got the message, if he would like me in whatever way back then, my son would have a father!''
She jumped on the ramped and walked towards me.
''I am truly sorry Sara, he-''
I didn't want to hear it, I cut her off.
''I guess he was the one who sent you guys here and you came to me for help'' I guessed as I whipped my tears away. She looked at me and sighed.
''You know, we can take Yoruko with us and flee to the human world after this'' she tried to tempt me. I shook my head.
''His life is here and I will live the most boring life for him'' I said. ''I'm sorry Yoruichi but the circumstances changed, I can't do anything for you'' She sighed but nodded.
''You are even willing to let that poor girl die for no reason?'' she asked. I scratched my head. Honestly, no, Rukia didn't deserve to die for so little.
''I can't do anything about it, I told you, my hands are tied here'' I said.
''Well, it's okay, I won't ask then, but, can I at least show you something?'' She asked with a cat smirk. I thought for a second and hesitated. There was nothing wrong in following a cat, now was there? I nodded and called Nanao, our division's third officer.
"Nanao, I am leaving for a while, can you replace me?" I asked. I didn't even let her answer that I was off with the cat.
Kisuke POV
I was sitting infront of the shoten drinking a hot tea as I looked at the stars. I reached for my cup and it cracked. (It's a belief of misfortune, like when you see a black cat or whatever). My heart sank; it may be a bit early to send Ichigo and his friends to the soul society. I had no right to use them like this. I leaned back on the wall and took a deep breath.
''Bring me back Sara, please'' I begged whoever was listening. I rubbed my face. I couldn't live without her, I don't even know how I passed all these years without her. I sighed and opened my eyes. A beautiful woman was standing infront of me. She had short light green hair and pinkish eyes. She let go of a giggle.
''I am sorry, but I couldn't help myself to stop'' She said with a beautiful voice. I smiled back and got up.
''What can I do for you?'' I asked as I walked towards her.
''You seem to be a lonely man, mister Urahara'' She said. ''Maybe we can have dinner or something?'' My eyes widen.
"Where are my manners?" she chuckled as she presented her hand. "My name is Sakura Aki, Aki is written with the Kanji of autumn'' (Yeah, you can have a family name but it can be written differently, so it had different meaning for exemple Aki written this way 晶means sparkle and Aki 秋means autumn.)I looked at her, she resembled my old subordinate. I sighed and scratched my head. I guess if I couldn't have Sara, I should move on, and this one looked like her.
''Sakura Aki, you are the owner of the flower shop down the street'' I pointed out.
"In the flesh" she said with a smile that I couldn't help myself to answer. "So are you hot for dinner tomorrow at 8?'' She asked. I nodded with a smile.
"Dinner at eight, sounds delicious already" I answer with a smile. She nodded and walked away. Wow, I never met a woman and organized a date in the same five minutes.
''Well, this is going to be interesting'' I said as I stretch. I looked at my cup and remembered my bad feeling. I pick it up and threw the rest of my tea on the ground.
''I am sorry Sara, but I don't know if I can wait for you any longer'' I admit as my heart squeezed in my chest. I couldn't even remember her smile nor her beautiful eyes.
Sara's POV
I was walking behind Yoruichi when I came across Rangiku Matsumoto. She looked at me and waved.
''Sara! Where were you at the reunion?'' She asked as we stopped.
"Reunion, I wasn't aware of it" I said honestly surprised. She sighed.
"You are one of the oldest vice-captain and you are the less present during reunion, I don't get you"
I laughed at that and became serious again.
"What are the damages?" I asked.
"The 11th division got critic damages, they were practically all swiped out all to Ikkaku Madarame"
The news was a shock. A wasn't expecting this much.
"Two of them are holding an officer of the fourth division hostage" She chained as she brushed her hair away from her face. "And worst, Renji left the reunion; I believe he went to fight the one with orange hair"
I nodded, taking mental notes on the situation.
"Sara, be careful, keep your Zanpakuto close" she said as she put her hand on my shoulder. I looked at her and smiled.
"You are the future Rangiku, don't worry about me, I can handle myself" I said with a chuckle as I pushed her hand away. I didn't let her say anything more that I continued my way. Yoruichi was waiting for me on a wall and she continued leading the way.
''Where are you bringing me Yoruichi?'' I asked her when we arrived at the Sokyoku hill. She didn't even answer. I sighed this was a pain. I haven't slept yet and I was getting exhausted. She jumped rock to rock, climbing the hill and I did the same. I stood surprised when I saw a little cave. She moved a box and I saw a tunnel.
''Where does this leads?'' I asked with a smirk.
''You'll see'' she said simply as she jumped into the hole. I followed my friend after hesitating, but she never would drag me somewhere dangerous. I landed in no man's land. There was a sky and boulders. I was in a sort of desert. I looked at the blue sky.
''I thought we were underground'' I said as I looked back at my friend. She was back in her human form.
''We are'' She replied. ''Kisuke and I built this place when we were young''
''You two built this place?'' I said completely amazed.
"This is where he achieved Bankai" she continued. "And this is where Kurosaki Ichigo will learn Bankai also"
I look at her.
"And why are you telling me that, you know that I will try to stop you" I warned.
"I seriously doubt you will" she said as she came closer to me. "Because you are going to help us to stop Rukia's execution"
I sighed loudly.
"When will you understand!?" I shouted. "I can't do anything to help her! Besides, I don't really care anymore!"
Her eyes widen and I continued.
"I gave up on making friends, I stayed with Shunsui and that was all" I admitted. "I isolated myself from everyone, for Yoruko's sake"
She scoffed at that and slapped me. I fell to my knees and touched my cheek very surprised.
"Don't lie to me Sara, you didn't isolate yourself for your son's sake, we both know that you did that to protect yourself!'' She yelled at me. "You are really pathetic, you were once strong, but, now, look at you!"
She grabbed me from the collar.
"Truth to be told, you can't get over Kisuke! And you don't even understand he did it for your sake!"
I pushed her violently.
"Don't give me that bullshit! Urahara left because he didn't care!" I shouted back. "I couldn't care less about him!"
Tears ran down my cheek against my will.
"So why the tears!? And why do you still have the ribbon he gave you when you got out of your coma!?"
This time, she slapped my ego. Xion was hanging from my waist wrapped in the red ribbon Kisuke gave me.
"What does it matters if I still love him!?'' I screamed. But I put my hand over my mouth understanding what I just say. A smirk grew on her lips.
"I knew that you still had feelings for him, it's written all over your face" she said. She came closer to me and caressed my cheek. "After this, I'll bring you to him and you both can talk"
I sighed and shook my head.
"If I do that; all my efforts will go to waste, I fought so much for him" I whispered as I closed my eyes. She put her hands on my shoulders and I looked at her.
"Well then, if you want to be a good dog to the soul society, they are hiding in the sewers, go kill them because comes tomorrow, you won't have a chance" she said as she transform into a cat. "But I have faith you will do the good thing in the end"
I went to the entrance and looked at my friend for a last time.
"I can't guarantee you anything" I dropped before flash-stepping out of there.
I went to the closest sewer entrance and felt Abarai's spiritual pressure before fading. There was another Shinigami I didn't know near him… He was probably the intruder. I felt Kira spiritual pressure going towards Renji's. I sighed. He will be okay, but I needed to rush to those in the sewers. I jumped into the hole and looked around me. I came here to play with Yoruko when he was a boy, but it was more shunpo training so I knew my way. So they wanted to save Rukia? So they probably using these tunnels to get there discretely. But I didn't rush myself, I walked calmly. After a while, I heard voices, I slowed down and leaned against the wall to listen.
"You really can think you can fight if you fall unconscious with this little punch?" Said a first voice.
"M. Ganju, you are so violent, now I have another wound to treat" I recognized that voice; it was the young Hanataro, so he was the one kidnapped by those two…
"Stop whining! Like this he can't move!" replied the first voice. I took a firm grip to my Zanpakuto. I needed to attack them now while they were weak. I needed to do something, or if my superiors discover that I let them go, they will… They will… I pictured Yoruko's face in my mind. I felt tears come up my eyes. I couldn't! I knew that it was Kisuke who sent them here and for a reason, my heart was telling me to join them.
''Urahara-Taicho'' I whispered calmly. I haven't spoken his name like this for a long time. Why didn't he came here himself? I shook my head and I turned the corner and withdrew my sword. The one without the Shinigami uniform looked at me and took a second before realizing he was in a bad situation.
''Tsukiyumi-fukutaicho!'' Hanataro exclaimed. I looked at the boy lying on the floor, he was unconscious and patch from everywhere. My heart pinched as I saw a hollow mask. So many bad memories came back to me.
''So it really was Urahara Kisuke who sent you here" I said as I threatened the man with my sword.
"I don't know who sent them here, I was only a guide!" he answered. I could sense he was telling the truth so I sat down and sighed. He looked at me obviously surprised.
"What? I want answers and he is the only one who can answer them!" I said to defend myself. "Besides, you aren't a threat now are you?" I asked. The man sat down and shook his head. I smiled and leaned against the wall.
"Good" I said. I closed my eyes and let myself fall asleep.
When I opened my eyes, only the orange top was awake. He was sitting across from me and staring.
"You are Tsukiyumi Sara, aren't you?" He asked. My eyes widen and got up with a smile.
"In the flesh, and you are?" I asked back.
"Kurosaki Ichigo" He said. "Kisuke told me about you"
I scoffed at that.
"And what did he told you?"
"If you aren't on our side, I should eliminate you as soon as possible, when you are the most vulnerable"
I laughed.
"He said that, why I wonder" I said. I came closer to him and he put his hand on his sword. "Why didn't you kill me in my sleep then?"
He got up and sighed.
"He also told me that if I dared to touch one of your hairs to harm you, he will kill me"
"So either I kill you, or he will, because I am not on your side" I said. "I came here because I thought I could find those lost souls, but I couldn't find anything, that is too bad"
I turned around to leave but he called me back:
"Why did you come here then?" I stopped and looked at him.
"I am not sure myself, I am a bit confused" I said honestly. He looked at me and didn't know what to say. So I turned away and waved at him. "Oh well, good day to you" I said before using shunpo to get back to my division. When I arrived it took a few seconds before Kyouraku was in my face.
"Shunsui, you scared me" I said with a smile. He grabbed my arm.
"Where were you last night?" he asked. My eyes widen when soldiers surrounded me.
"Don't make this hard Tsukiyumi-san" said a voice behind me. I saw the captain to the tenth division Hitsugaya Toshiro. He showed me cuffs and I put my hands behind my back.
"You may keep silence until following orders" he said after putting the cuffs on. I looked at my Taicho and he sighed loudly. The two captains grabbed one arm each and we left. My Zanpakuto was taken from me and everyone around me was armed. What was going on?
They brought me to the first division and they made me stop in their reunion room. All captains were reunited, except for Aizen.
"Tsukiyumi Sara, second officer of the eighth division" Said the old man. "You are here on suspicion for the murder of Aizen Sosuke"
And we are back with the endless chapters XD sorry for the length but I needed to detail the situation in one chapter or else it wouldn't be interesting. 8 pages XD