A/N: Hey! The poll for the new story is up! There are eleven days left, in the poll, so if you want to vote, the 26th is the deadline. Thank you to Mizuna Kurenagi for reviewing the last chapter and for her never ending support, I really appreciate it! Now on with the chapter!

"It's done.", as soon as the words left Mizuki's lips, Saitou collapsed.

"He's fine, he's just tired and needs to rest.", she said, when the Shinsengumi rushed to Saitou's side in panic.

And so Shinpachi ended up slinging Saitou over his shoulder and carrying him back to headquarters through the portal. When they arrived back at headquarters, Chizuru and the Shinsengumi were shocked to find that it looked as though they hadn't left at all. They all turned to give confused and questioning looks to Mizuki who told them that she will explain after they dropped off Saitou in his room. They assembled in the meeting room and as soon as Shinpachi came back from putting Saitou in bed, Mizuki started explaining why why the time hadn't changed by much.

"How?", Hijikata asked as Mizuki started explaining.

"I was going to explain when SOMEONE interrupted me.", Mizuki gave a pointed look at Hijikata.

"Anyways, the only reason why only a few minutes have passed is because The Hideout is in a different realm from this realm to conceal it's existence. And so as the owner of the realm, I have complete control over time, so one hour in that realm is one minute in this realm.", the baka trio looked lost at the end of Mizuki's explanation while others like Sannan and Hijikata were deep in thought.

"So that is how it is.", Kondou said deep in thought, Hijikata, Souji, Yamazaki and Sannan nodded in agreement.

"EHHH! What is it? Souji...", the baka trio begged for Souji to explain to them.

Souji gave them a cat-like grin before saying, "Sorry, I forgot.", making the three of them gave him looks that expressed the feeling of betrayal.

'How could you?', tears streamed down their face and they clenched their hands into fists while looking down at the ground.

"Why hide yourselves in a different realm?", Hijikata asked suddenly bringing an end to the baka trio's act.

"Well, there are three reasons as to why we hide. One, we are hiding from humans, no offence, but most humans despise our existence and would rather kill us before talking. Secondly, we detest most of the Youkai and Oni community because of their rules, plus they hate The Hideout as it defies their rules. And finally, I made it to be a safe haven for all supernatural people who want to be undisturbed by outside forces, so naturally The Hideout will be in a separate realm.", Mizuki said.

"Then why come here? You are the leader of a targeted group. Why waste your time by staying here?", the vice-commander asked.

"Well, first I am a part of Yamazaki's family and secondly, I as well as others at The Hideout admire your group, so I have a question for you since we have like beliefs."

"Would you agree to an alliance with The Hideout?"

A/N: And I'm done another chapter. I've decided to make the chapters shorter, so it will be easier to update more frequently during the school year, only two weeks and three days left of my school break. are you okay with this arrangement?