Chapter 16: Say Good Night to a Girl, Hello to a Woman

Uryu Ishida swore he was in heaven, wrapped in a blanket of warmth and comforted in ways he never thought possible. He reflected on the cause of his ecstasy in his waking state, his consciousness not yet in full gear.

Last Night… (Readers under 17, please take caution.)

The Door to Uryu's apartment flew open and in stumbled Nemu and himself, arms wrapped around each other exploring each possible space on the others body. They gracefully fell on the couch, lips never once stopping the hunger for one another's. Though, soon they did slow down enough for Uryu to suggest they move to the bedroom, because to a Quincy, making love on a couch was no way to treat a woman.

Indeed…

Their cloths were discarded down the hall way, and they wasted no time reaching the bed, Uryu littering kisses down Nemu's milky white skin and taught firm stomach after they landed roughly on the mattress, both of them naked as they were born. He came across some scars that her father had inflicted which where prominent on her inner thy. He kissed them softly as if to calm her, she whimpered in pleasure as a response.

They both couldn't take it any longer; all they wanted was to unite with each other, be one and the same, to feel the same at one simultaneous moment. And so they made love and knew ecstasy as only it could be felt, by being one with each other.

The act had taken all energy out of them and left Nemu a bit soar but the easily fell asleep in each others arms.

Back to the Present… (Okay, you can open your eyes youngin's)

Nemu's head still rested on Uryu's shoulder and he wouldn't have it any other way. The feel of her skin against his and her body heat merging with his own gave him a shiver but made him feel warm at the same time. She snuggled into him a little more, letting her hand open up on his chest and light moan escape her lips. Uryu then took her hand into his, bringing it to his lips slowly and started kissing the tips of her fingers. Nemu smiled in her sleep lightly as this was done to her.

Just then our favorite busty Lieutenant busted in and ruined the romantic moment. As she stormed in she looked around with trained eyes and they finally landed on the two in the bed, both occupants now with wide eyes. Matsumoto on the other hand was anything but shocked. "Oh I thought you two would be in here, I figured this would happen at some point… Come on, we've been looking for you two for the longest time." And just as fast as she entered, she left, not even letting the two lovers get a word in edge wise.

Uryu had trouble keeping his face from catching on fire due to his insane amounts of blushing. "What… is with that woman?"

Nemu shook her head, just as perplexed. "I don't know, and neither dose Captain."

Uryu looked at Nemu with surprise and shook his head. "That says a lot then."


Karin sat in a meditative state on the freezing surface of a snow covered mountain, surrounded by trees. She breathed the harsh air in and out slowly, with a look of concentration on her face, her Zanpakuto in her lap un-touched by her now freezing hands.

A solemn snow flake traveled from the sky and slowly made its way to rest on Karin's nose, which in tern sent her over the edge. "WHAT THE HELL MEIYOTOU! THIS IS OBNOCTOUSE AND STUPED!"

Meiyotou, who sat just across from the young girl, did not seem affected by her ranting. Instead a steady breeze flowed from his direction drowning out her yelling. "I suggest you be quiet Kurosaki, the wind doesn't like your ramblings." He stated calmly.

Karin gave in reluctantly, sighing and getting back into the state she was in before but not without muttering "This is stupid." to herself.

For the past day they had been sitting on this mountain 'meditating' and only stopped to eat and take care of other bodily functions. So naturally the whole thing was getting on Karin's nerves.

"Feel your spirit energy." Meiyotou finally announced. "Feel how it travels through you and into your Zanpakuto."

Karin simply blinked and shook her head, closing her eyes. "Alright, Yoda." She said with sarcasm, breathing in and concentrating.

"Take notice of my spirit power and how it flows as well as the spirit particles around you. Envision it and bend it to your will." The older man preached.

Karin followed the instructions, seeing a black space in her mind with Meiyotou sitting to one side. His spirit force flowed from him in a slow rhythmic pattern, calm and delicate. She then envisioned herself, a bright flame burning uncontrollably like a wild fire. She then focused in on herself and calmed her flame down, imitating her instructor's riatsu.

Meiyotou smiled after sensing the change in the girl's riatsu. "Very good, your spirit energy is a weapon as well. After all that is how Kido works, but we'll get Rukia to work on that with you. My point is though; that Kido is not the only art in which you use your riatsu without the help of your Zanpakuto, there is another."

Karin opened her eyes slowly and raised a brow. "What's that?"

"It's called Itaikawa." Karin's instructor mouthed before standing up. "Come along, we should get started."

The two of them jumped down into a clearing but remained in the woods. Meiyotou placed his Zanpakuto to the side and Karin followed. "The first thing you must master is defeating your opponent in hand to hand combat. Tell me Karin' what style of combat do you know?"

Karin answered quickly. "Karate learned it at the local dojo."

Meiyotou shook his head. "That won't do" A sigh escapes his lips as he continued. "Well I suppose I have no choice, alright Karin' attack me."

Karin hesitated a moment, but then charged him. This sight was indeed brilliant even if Karin sensed it coming. The girl punched at the older man's face, but he being more experienced, was able to see it coming and moved her attempt away with a swipe of his hand. Now, Meiyotou's other hand came down and formed it's self into a palmed punch aimed for Karin's chest but it was no ordinary punch. She felt his spirit forced pulse and move into his hand and the next thing she new his hand was glowing blue and his punch sent her back onto the cold ground more then any normal punch would have.

"This is Itaikawa, the reinforcement of one's spirit energy in hand to hand combat." Meiyotou explained. "Focus your energy to give you more shielding and more power to your attacks, it's all a matter of controlling it and if you become powerful with this skill, your Zanpakuto will only be needed to exercise hollows or when the occasion to use it arises."

Karin, standing up, nodded in understanding. "Alright." She announced as she brushed her self off. "Let's try this again."


"Ichigo!" Isshin yelled over to his son, who was already in Bankai form. "Put on the damn mask or I'll Kill you right now." He also had his sword out but there was no sigh of it having been released.

"No! I prefer not to use it." Ichigo retorted.

Hitsugaya watched in confusion as the two fought, his Bankai released "Just do it Kurosaki, I'm getting sick of your father's yelling."

Ichigo finally gave in after saying a few choice words. His hand reached up and clawed his face, producing his scarily intimidating hollow mask. "Happy now?" He asked in that broken voice only a Vizard would have, giving a grunt and getting ready for what ever attack may come.

Hitsugaya looked to Holloized Ichigo and smirked lightly. "I suggest you don't hold back, Kurosaki. Your father is much more experienced then the both of us."

Ichigo remained silent, watching his father intently and waiting for him to make his move. Isshin smirked at his two opponents and brought his sword into a readied position. "Fry them, Amatsukei." The sword it's self did not change but Isshin's spirit energy went off the roof. The two all ready in Bankai form were completely surprised. Lighting shot into the sword from random places and seemed to make Isshin's eyes glow. "It seems I finally have my powers completely back, though I would have assumed that the other week too." With that said he smirked and sent a bolt of electricity towards Ichigo, who in turn blocked it with his sword only to be shot back into one of the canyon walls. "This is fun ant it son?!" Isshin called into the crater made by his offspring. Ichigo stumbled out mumbling comments to him self.

Hitsugaya on the other hand sighed at the sight. "We're going to have to work hard to beat Isshin not doubt about it." With that he flew towards Isshin hoping to catch him off guard but when he reached Isshin's location the man was gone.

"Over here Little Shiro." The older man called.

Ichigo flew up to meet Hitsugaya in the air. "I say we beat the shit out of him. Partners?"

Hitsugaya sighed. "Probably the best Idea you've ever had Kurosaki."


A/N: Yay! More training. :-P Okay, sorry for the wait and I know this isn't the best chapter, but we're getting close to the end so that's good. Thank you all for your reviews. Itaikawa should mean Painful Water, and Amatsukei is Heavenly Punishment. Until next time r&r.