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"Oh Kasuti-san, isn't it beautiful! Everything and everyone is so full of life and free!" I exclaimed as I looked around me in wonder, my eyes bright.
The moon shone bright in contrast to the dark sky and stars randomly decorated the gradually growing darkness like diamonds. There were buildings everywhere, low and tall. Many windows were illuminated with an inner light, which gave off a yellow glow. It was late evening and the sky was darkening quickly, already inky at the top. This was Karakura town, the world of the living.
"It is very different to what you're used to," Kasuti agreed.
"Kasuti-san, I've been wondering for a while now. What- what was it like in the soul reaper academy?" I asked curiously. Kasuti didn't answer for a moment, thinking.
"It was nice, being surrounded by so many different people, with various strengths and weaknesses, hopes and dreams, achievements and abilities. It was quite the experience," she answered; a smiled graced her face as she recalled the obviously fond memories.
"It sounds incredible!" I exclaimed, eyes shining.
"You are so easily amazed by everything Hina- Momo-sama," Kasuti corrected herself at the last moment. She grinned.
"But when you look at it, really everything and everyone is amazing in their own way. You have to be able to appreciate those things. The simple things always make the difference in their own special way," I said shrugging. She smiled again.
"It is probably a wise idea for us to go get our gigais now," she mentioned to me.
"Gigais? Aren't they those replicas of us that allow us to socialize and be seen by humans?" Momo asked her.
"Yes, you read about them?" Kasuti replied.
"Ah, yes… I've always been curious about the human world as much as the Soul society," I admitted shyly.
"I don't blame you. Curiosity is perfectly natural for you to experience," Kasuti told me kindly.
"Books cannot compare to the real thing however," I mentioned with a sigh.
"Your parents would hate me for saying this but you should be able to do what you want with your life. You should not be forced into things. It isn't like you chose to be born into nobility," Kasuti-san told me. I beamed.
"That was very nice of you to say Kasuti-san, thank you," I told her. She smiled back bashfully, embarrassed by my compliment.
"Thank you, Momo-sama. It would be wise for us to take our leave now. If you would shield yourself with kido for safety reasons and we can be on our way," Kasuti said. I nodded and combined the necessary kidos. She nodded in approval when I had finished and jumped down onto the top of a building before darting across it and leaping onto the next one.
I followed her lead. We ran for a couple minutes until we reached a small, two storey building. It looked fairly normal, considering what we were supposedly here for. Kasuti instructed me with hand motions to not let down the shield yet, to which I replied with a nod.
She knocked on the door. Two solid knocks, to which there was no reply. Kasuti slid the door open slowly and warily observed the inside. It was mainly dark. Light emanated from behind a screen which divided the shop from another room.
"Kisuke Urahara!" Kasuti said loudly. I winced as there was a loud crash from behind the screen. The screen door was slid open and light poured into the shop area.
"At your service. How may I help you?" they said. A man with dirty blonde hair and a green and white striped hat emerged from the room.
"Apologies for the short notice. The gigais?" Kasuti stated.
"Ah, I see. Well, I'm afraid they aren't finished yet. I need until the morning to finish. Also, it would help for me to actually see your acquaintance so I could make the gigai as similar looking as possible," he told her with a small smile as he scratched his head. I frowned but Kasuti's expression was blank.
"I already expressed how I'd rather avoid that," she said before her gaze flicked to the black cat who was quietly sitting at the door and observing. Kasuti stared at the cat for a moment before her eyes widened.
"I don't believe it. Shihoin Yoruichi," Kasuti said quietly, disbelief apparent in her voice. I frowned. I'd heard that name before. But where? I can't remember. There was a tense silence.
"Perhaps we should all drop our facades and shields," Urahara said, a wary tone in his voice. A sigh came from the cat.
"I'll be right back," it said before disappearing back into the room. I blinked.
"Ehhhhhh!" I exclaimed before putting my hand over my mouth. Oops. Kasuti had turned to look my way, her mouth a small 'o' of surprise. I released the shield.
"Sorry Kasuti-san," I apologised to the girl. She shook her head.
"It's quite alright. I guess a talking cat is quite strange. Besides, I presume you somehow knew she was there," Kasuti said turning back to Urahara. He smiled and tipped his hat.
"Indeed, though it was an impressive shield," he said. Kasuti nodded.
"Of course in was. Hinamori-sama-," Kasuti started but cut herself off. She put her hand over her mouth.
"Would that by any chance be Hinamori, as in, the Hinamori clan?" he asked. Kasuti looked at me.
"It's alright Kasuti. I trust him," I told her. She sighed.
"I'm not sure that's wise," she said. I shrugged.
"This will be an interesting story indeed, to say the least," he commented just as a woman walked in. She had long purple hair, which was tied into a ponytail and golden cat-like eyes. She was deeply tanned, as well as tall. She looked familiar.
"I think you should introduce yourself. We are in the presence of a noble," Urahara said a fan concealing his mouth and nose. Her mouth twitched. She turned, her hands on her hips.
" Shihoin Yoruichi," she said with a grin. That's who she is! Yoruichi Shihoin. Disappeared over a century ago, last head of the Shihoin clan. How did I not recognise her before!?
"Hinamori Momo," I replied quietly. She looked at Kasuti.
"What's your name? You're pretty damn observant," Yoruichi said. Kasuti smiled a tiny bit.
"Aren Kasuti," she told her. Yoruichi nodded, as if in approval.
"Well then. I believe we'll have plenty to discuss at least," Urahara said going into the room connected to the shop. Yoruichi motioned for us to follow and so we did.
Urahara let us stay the night. It was different. After all, it was the first time I had not slept in my own bed. I stared at the ceiling for a while, thinking. It was about ten o'clock. I'd never slept in so late before.
We'd been up late enough, telling Yoruichi and Urahara of our situation. It was bizarre really. To think that this time yesterday I was already in the middle of my morning lessons. Calligraphy, I think, is what I would have had right now.
I stood up off the futon and stretched. The privacy was nice too. Not waking up to see a maid rush over to me with a tray of various foods that I wouldn't eat in a day. The maid, I learned some time ago, was there since the middle of the night in case I woke. When I did, food would arrive one minute later and it would be brought to me while I was still sitting in bed, trying to wake up properly.
My stomach grumbled. I smiled. It rarely did. I was never without food to satisfy me. It was kind of a nice feeling. I changed out of the sleeping robes Yoruichi had given me and back into my shinigami robes. I slid the screen door open and peered out. I looked left and right before deciding to try left. I honestly couldn't really remember so it was just my luck when I ended up outside the room we'd talked in last night.
"Who are you?" a young boy with bright red hair said giving me a challenging look.
"E-eto…" I said. Who was this boy? A girl came up from behind him.
"Don't be mean Jinta. She's one of our guests. Good morning," she said quietly giving me a small bow.
"A-ah. Good morning," I replied with a small bow in return.
"Well how was I supposed to know that Ururu?!" the boy- Jinta- exclaimed angrily pulling the girl's hair.
"Ow, Jinta! That hurts," she said trying to get him to stop.
"Hey, don't be mean for no reason. You shouldn't be mean towards others at all even. Okay?" I said separating them with a hand. Jinta gave me a small glare.
"Whatever," he said grumpily crossing his arms. Ururu gave me a small smile and shrug.
"Hey Hinamori-Chan! Come on in, breakfast is ready!" Urahara said peeking around the screen door at me.
"Thank you Mr. Urahara," I said going inside the room.
"Please no formalities, you're making me feel old Hinamori-Chan," he complained childishly. I smiled.
"If you wish it, Urahara-san," I said. He nodded in approval.
"Better. Now do sit," he said gesturing opposite him with his fan. Kasuti was already kneeling at the table eating her food. A plate was set down in front of me.
"Thank you Tsukabishi-san," I said with a smile.
"Thanks Tessai," Urahara told the man who nodded in reply.
"Idakimasu!" I exclaimed before eating.
"Yum!" I said happily when I'd finished.
"So Hinamori-Chan," Urahara said sipping his tea. He glanced at Kasuti.
"Not going to comment on my 'rude lack of honourifics'?" he asked her. She shook her head.
"Of course not. If it doesn't bother Momo-sama, I have no problem with it," she said simply. He smiled and turned back to me.
"Anyways-," he started but got cut off this time.
"Urahara Kisuke! You here!?" a voice exclaimed. They were obviously male. Urahara got up and tipped his hat.
"Mind keeping out of sight for a while Hinamori-Chan?" he asked going over to the screen door. I got up quickly as Tsukabishi moved the plates, evidence that we'd been eating here, off the table.
A shadow grew closer to the screen door. I flash-stepped out of the room as Kasuti had touched my shoulder lightly, urging me gently to hurry. I rushed into a random room, which turned out to be the kitchen and squeezed myself in beside the fridge and crouched down.
The door was perpendicular to the fridge so hopefully if they, whoever they were, did come in they wouldn't see me at least. I focused on sensing their spiritual pressure, while putting the rest of my energies into hiding my own. I gasped lightly when I sensed just outside the room.
I put my hand over my mouth and held my breath. My eyes were. Oh no! I can't get caught already. What if they're looking for me? I can't go back! I don't want to marry someone yet! Let alone someone I don't even know! Footsteps. No no no! Whoever you are, please just go away! Leave me alone for Kami's sake. I like it here. I'm staying!
"Who are you?" a voice demanded, "And why are you hiding behind a fridge?" I opened my scrunched eyes and looked up to be met with the most exquisite cool, turquoise orbs.
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