"Speech"

"Ichigo's Thoughts"

"Alacron Talking"

~ Line Break ~ Skip Forwards/Backwards in time or change of place

I slowly opened my eyes to find myself in my inner world. I was laying on my back, and facing the sky but I still knew where I was. Finally looking around I was right, seeing all of the trees and grass around me was nice. Seeing everything looking so nice and calm was something I haven't seen in a long time. "It's good to see you again Ichigo?"

Looking around me I didn't see him so I asked, 'Alacron, where are you?'

'Right here Ichigo.'

Very similar to before he slowly appeared in front of me as he was walking towards me. Stopping a few feet in front of me he offered a smile. 'It's very good to see you.'

'It's good to see you to. So what is it you wanted to talk about?'

'Walk with me for a little while Ichigo.'

I joined him and we both started walking down one of the paths, walking next to a small stream. 'So what is it?'

'That is a complicated question Ichigo. The real question you should ask is what isn't it?'

'What do you mean by that?'

'Well I'm fairly certain you want to understand what just happened and why I did what I did, correct?'

'That'd be a nice start.'

'Well what don't you think it was?'

'What like I don't think it was some kind of trick or something?'

'In a way, what do you think didn't happen. Based on what didn't happen what do you think did?'

'Well for starters I don't think I did any kind of technique, other than that I'm fairly certain my zanpakuto didn't have anything to do with it. So that also means my resurrection wouldn't be a part of it either.'

'That is quit the inquisition there Ichigo. However it was some kind of technique if you want to get technical, I also wouldn't rule out your zanpakuto either.'

'Why?'

'Have you even noticed the change we've made?'

'All I remember was the pain, other than that I don't know of any change.'

'Just take a look at your sword, then tell me if you think we didn't change.'

I looked down to my right side and sheath of my sword had changed. What used to be a solid red sheath and handle now had a black cross pattern running over it. Pulling the blade from the sheath it let off a glimmer in the sun. The black steel now had the majority of the center hollowed out, making the blade remind me of the look of Harribel's. Lastly the edge has a reddish tint to it, looking to flicker and be more noticeable depending on how much light is hitting it.

'Why did this happen?'

'A lot changed Ichigo. There is still one more thing that changed, your mask fragment.'

'Yeah, I forgot about that one.'

'There is no reason to be discouraged Ichigo. This fragment resembles the physical shape of your old one, however the design fits who you are much better.'

'How could the design fit me better?'

'Just take a look for yourself Ichigo.' Then Alacron motioned over to the stream we have been walking by, 'Just take a look.'

'Guess I don't have much choice huh, better to know what it looks like anyway.'

Walking over to the stream I knelt down next to it. Leaning over and looking for my reflection in the water. 'Wow!'

'I know it is a big change Ichigo, however it is something that needed to happen.'

The mask still covered the entire left side of my face, however it no longer reaches up and covers my head. So now it does look more like a mask instead of a helmet, it also let's my hair be seen fully. The mandible is gone now, and the mask looks to be divided in two pieces like Grimmjow's was. A top piece and then the bottom one that is attached to my lower jaw. The teeth are much more prominent, and look more deadly or animal like. The single black line that ran down the center is now gone. The bottom piece of my mask is now completely blank. While all of the teeth seem to have some kind of red tint to them near the base, making it seem like they are blood stained. A black line runs from the nose ridge under my eye to the side of my mask. Lastly the top of my mask is what has changed the most. Black markings that look like flames formed from the top of my eye and ran up the mask, gaining a reddish tint the further up it went.

'This is different.'

'I know it is different Ichigo, however it is something that will resemble you more. The markings especially, it focuses on your eye and the color resembles something else entirely.'

'So it's a bit of a hidden message, I guess it makes sense though.'

'Yes it is a bit of a hidden message, that is until you learn about what they represent.'

'I can live with it. So are you going to tell me about what happened?'

'Yes I was getting to that Ichigo. Let's see firstly I should say that your eye is fully awakened. The power isn't something that you will be able to use against everyone however it has its purpose.'

'What is that purpose?'

'I can't tell you what that is, I can only say what your eye can do. As you know it takes a lot out of you, both physically and to your reishi reserves.'

'Yeah I kind of caught onto that.'

'The reason it takes so much from you is your altering Reiatsu. The Reiatsu from the attack Yamamoto used, you changed it.'

'So that's what it does?'

'Precisely, it alters Reiatsu in your vicinity. You can alter it in different ways and also use it for different purposes. What you did with Yamamoto was alter the Reitasu to a point where it wouldn't harm you. Completely nullifying the effect of it, but as you know it took a lot to do this.'

'Yeah it wore me out pretty quickly.'

'Yes, well it was quite the attack. Anyway I'm sure your wanting to know exactly how you used it.'

'That'd be nice to know.'

'Well the only way to do this is for you to do it again. It will never come to you if I tell you what to do.'

'So what are we going to do?'

'You are going to stand there while I attack you with Reiatsu bases attacks. You aren't allowed to dodge or block in any way besides using your eye to nullify the attack.'

~ General POV ~

Ichigo was lying on the bed in the center of the room. Right next to him was Nel, who was holding his head in her lap and hadn't taken her eyes off him in quite a while. Ulquiorra had been sitting in a chair in the corner facing the bed and also hadn't moved. Aysu was the only other one in the room, she had been trying to get information from the two and get them to at least talk. However nothing has worked.

Walking over to the door Aysu said, "I'll be back in a little bit."

Without anyone answering she walked out and headed down the hallway towards everyone else. Stepping into the common room she found most everyone still sitting around in the circle. Kisuke was the first to notice her and waved her over. "How are they Aysu?"

"Not any different Kisuke. They are just sitting there and they won't talk with me."

Letting out a small sigh Kisuke got up, "Very well."

"What are you going to do?"

"Just want to go and check on them, see if we can't get something out of them." Then he asked, "Would any of you be willing to join me?"

Ggio was the first to get up, "I'd like to come Kisuke."

After her LIlynette did and dragged Stark to his feet as well, "We'll be coming as well."

"Okay anyone else?"

Shunsui and Ukitake both stood up and walked over to Kisuke. Ukitake spoke first, "I would like to see how they are doing."

Then Shunsui said, "Got to make sure we are all doing okay if we are going to be working together. I also think we got off on the wrong foot and would like to talk with Ulquoirra."

"I'm sure he feels the same way about it Shunsui."

Lastly Vincio walked over and said, "I wish to see the state Ichigo is in. I need to know that he is alright."

"That's fine with me Vincio. If that is everyone that wants to come then let's go."

Turning around Kisuke headed down the hallway towards the room they were in. Behind him Stark, Lilynette, Ggio, Aysu, Vincio, Shunsui, and Ukitake all followed him. Stepping into the room everyone was still sitting in the same place they were before Aysu left.

Kisuke was the first to walk up to the bed Ichigo was laying in. "Nel is he doing okay?"

He reached out and lightly shock her shoulder, "Nel?"

Jumping and looking around Nel finally noticed everyone else in the room, "Sorry Kisuke."

"Its fine Nel, how's he doing?"

"I'm not sure, he still hasn't moved or anything."

"It might take a while for him to wake up Nel."

"I know, it's just hard to see him like this."

"I fully understand what you're saying Nel. We did come to see how all of you were doing though."

"Thanks for checking on us, it does mean a lot."

"Well I'm sure everyone is wanting to know how you guys are doing, we also have a very important decision ahead of us."

Looking over at Kisuke Nel asked, "What decision are you talking about?"

"The Captain Commander offered us to come back to Soul Society with them."

At this point Stark stepped forward and said, "We haven't made a decision because not everyone has had their say yet. Most importantly Ichigo hasn't been able to make a decision on it. The final decision comes down to him."

"So what else did you guys talk about?" Looking over at her friends Nel looked almost worried.

Kisuke said, "We just talked about how it was all a misunderstanding. Once we learned who each other was and our motives we calmed down. They don't have any problems with you being here, they just can't promise that other Soul Reapers won't make a similar mistake. If we go with them to Soul Society than they promised we will work together to form a strategy to fight Aizen. Other than that nothing solid since, you know."

"Yeah Ichigo isn't really able to make decisions right now is he? Hopefully he'll wake up soon."

"I'm sure he will Nel, he is full of surprises. Now then there are some people that wanted to talk with you Ulquiorra."

Ulquoirra finally glanced up at everyone in the room and gave everyone a quick once over. Stopping at Shunsui and Ukitake they were locked in a bit or a stare for a few seconds before Ulquoirra moved his attention towards Ggio. Looking over at her, she was trying to keep a smile on her face. He could see past it though and knew that she wasn't feeling all that great at the moment. Looking back at the two Shinigami he asked, "I take it you two wanted to talk?"

Both answering with, "Yes."

"Then we can do it somewhere else, no need to do it in front of everyone else." With that Ulquiorra quickly got up out of his chair and walked past everyone giving once quick glance to Ggio and out of the room.

"We will be back once we finish discussing what we need to Kisuke."

Kisuke just waved them off and said, "Take your time, I'm sure there is quite a lot you wish to talk about. However don't take too long I know someone else is wanting to speak with him as well." Turning to Ggio he just smiled, "Now you two should probably go before you lose him."

"Now then, Nel do you think you know what Ichigo will decide to do?"

"I'm sure he'll contemplate it for a while, but in the end I'm sure he'll decide to go to Soul Society. It will get us closer to our end goal."

"I also thought the same thing. I should go back and see how everyone else is doing so I'll bid you all goodbye for now." Giving a small wave Kisuke walked out and headed back down the hall, leaving Nel with Ichigo's head still resting in her lap, Stark, Lilynette, and Vincio in the room.

Vincio closed the door and said," Do you think Ichigo changed from this?"

Stark just sighed, "It's hard to say he didn't, with the physical changes his mask and swords went through. I can't say he didn't change, just how much I don't know."

"That is precisely what I mean. If the only changes he has gone through are those physical ones than I wouldn't say he changed. However if his Rieryoku has altered than I would call it a change."

"I doubt his Reiryoku changed, if anything he might have gained some more reserves but still."

"As long as he is mostly the same person as before I guess it doesn't matter does it?"

"What are you talking about Vincio?"

"Nothing important at the moment, just rambling on. I'll be going there isn't anything else for me to say." Turning around he walked out of the room as well.

Stark just shook his head, "I wonder what he means by Ichigo being a different person?"

Nel whispered, "Ichigo?"

Looking over he was starting to wake up, he was shifting in Nel's lap and almost mumbling something. Putting her hand on his check Nel asked, "Are you okay Ichigo?"

Ichigo's eyes slowly flickered open and he looked right up into Nel's. They just stared at each other for a second until Ichigo whispered, "I'm really happy to see you Nel."

"I'm happy to see you to." Leaning down Nel gave him a quick kiss, "If you're feeling okay we should probably go and see everyone, I'm sure everyone is worried about you."

"They don't need to worry about me. We can go in a second, I want to lay here for a bit longer."

Nel just chuckled to this and looked back up at the others in the room. Everyone else seemed to be happy and Ggio was giving Nel a big smile.

Stark walked up to the two and said, "Glade to have you back Ichigo. I'm sorry to be the one to throw this at you but we have a big decision to make. The Shinigami offered us to go to Soul Society with them, we didn't give them an answer sine you know."

Sitting up Ichigo looked around real quick, "Well I won't make that decision by myself either. What were your guy's thoughts on it?"

"Overall we seemed to want to go, I'm not really sure if anyone didn't want to or not."

"Then that's the answer for you Stark. We'll go with them, we should probably go and see everyone now." Slowly Ichigo made his way to the side of the bed and tried to stand up. He stumbled at first but got his footing quick enough. "Let's go guys." Waiting for Nel to join him Ichigo lead the way out of the room towards everyone else.

The people in the common room were talking, and it could be heard from the small group making their way towards them. Walking in everyone went quiet and looked at the group that walked in. Ichigo just looked everyone over, finding his family sitting alongside the Shinigami from earlier. Kisuke was sitting at the head of the group and was the first to motion them over. Walking over Kisuke got up, "It's good to see you up so soon Ichigo." Giving him a quick hug he motioned for him to sit down.

Taking Kisuke's place, Nel sat to his right and everyone else found an open spot. Once everyone was settled Yamamoto asked, "Now that you are here I will say this again. I would like all of you to join us back in Soul Society."

Ichigo just chuckled, "We'll come with you Yamamoto. We have come this far it would be stupid not to come with you. I only have one thing to tell you and I don't want it to be a threat, however it is if it has to be."

"Very well, what is it that you have to say?"

"While you don't have any bad intentions for us I don't know of your fellow Shinigami. Right now I'm putting all of my faith in you that you're taking us to friendly territory and not a hostile one. I just want you to know what that means."

"I understand."

Ichigo raised his voice this time, "No I don't think you do."

Taking a second to catch his breath Ichigo basically yelled, "I'm putting all of my faith in you right now Yamamoto. I'm putting the safety of MY FAMILY on the line. If you can't keep your fellow Shinigami under control I won't hesitate to make that my responsibility. The safety of my family is all that matters to me, so don't make me have to rethink this decision."

"I understand Ichigo."

"Good, then we can go."

Yamamoto asked, "Kisuke do you have anywhere we could open a Senkaimon?"

Standing up Kisuke walked over to a door that hasn't been opened while everyone was there. Opening it he said, "Yes I do. If everyone would come with me."

~ Line Break ~

It took a little while to get everyone down into the training room but it eventually happened. Kisuke was still the only one that wasn't there yet, he said he had to get something before going. Kisuke finally jumped down and landed near the group, "Okay I got everything I need."

Yamamoto stepped in front of the group and his can started to disappear revealing his sword. Drawing it from the sheath he brought it forward and turned it almost like a key in a lock. Two sets of old sliding Japanese doors started to appear until they became solid. They slowly slide open to reveal a white light that shined from within them.

Bringing his sword back he put it back in its sheath, "Everyone follow me, Shunshui and Ukitake please take the rear." Then Yamamoto walked through, followed by Byakuya and Unohana. Ichigo was the next one to walk up to the gate. Nel walked up to his right side and he grabbed onto her hand, giving each other a big smile. Ulquiorra then walked up and put his hand on his left shoulder.

"You ready to do this Ulquoirra?"

"Of course I am Ichigo." Than Ichigo and Nel walked into the Senkaimon.

Ulquiorra was getting ready to go when Ggio grabbed onto his arm. Turning around Ulquiorra saw a small smile on her face. "Can I go through with you Ulquiorra?"

Grabbing onto her hand Ulquoirra said, "Of course Ggio." With that they both walked through.

Kisuke walked up to the door next, "Well it seems that they are finally showing their emotions, hopefully it won't take them too much longer to finally go through with it." Turning back around he asked, "Yoruichi, Tessai would you mind coming through with me?"

The two walked up and joined Kisuke. Yoruichi said, "Why do you pester everyone so much about their love lives?"

"Why do I pester them so much? Who was it that thought Ichigo was single and supper hot?" After saying that Kisuke brought his fan up to his face and covered his smile.

Yoruichi huffed and crossed her arms, "I don't know what you're talking about, let's just go." Walking through first Yoruichi was followed be the two men.

Everyone just watched this some fully knowing what was going on, while some didn't really understand it. Harribel, her fraccion and Aysu were the next ones to walk through. Stark and Lilynette were stepping through while Aaronierro and Szayel both got ready to go. After them Gin and Tosen stepped through.

Vincio was still waiting and watching everyone else go, looking over at Shunshui and Ukitake he just watched them for a second. "I have been examining you five since you got here and I have to say you don't all share the same bond like we do. You two are the exception for that, you two seem to be very close to each other. I hold an amount of respect towards the two of you for that." Turning back towards the Senkaimon Vincio walked through, leaving Shunshui and Ukitake by themselves.

Shunsui looked over at his longtime friend and tipped his hat up. "They sure are full of surprises aren't they?"

"They are, they definitely do share a bond we have never seen before. I really hope that we can all work together, it would be very beneficial in the end."

"It would be, we should head on through they are probably waiting for us." Than the two walked into the Senkaimon and its doors closed behind them.

~ Line Break ~

Everyone started walking out of the Senkaimon finding themselves in Soul Society. More specifically the First Division. Once Shunshui and Ukitake walked through the door closed and everyone was now in Soul Society. Ichigo was the only one that had been here before so he was the only one besides Ulquiorra that wasn't looking around. Yamamoto was the first to start walking away from the group.

Before he got too far he turned and said, "Now everyone you will need to follow me, we will be holding a captains meeting very soon. After that we will find places for all of you to stay."

Once the group made it to the building it was huge in scale to the others in the area. Once they were at the door it opened to reveal a tall man with white hair similar to Yamamoto. He had it trimmed fairly short and pulled back, however he had a slim black mustache. He wore the normal Shinigami outfit and a white sleeveless hierro on. Lastly he sported a vice captain badge with the first division insignia on it.

He just looked at the group and then back at Yamamoto. "It seems the trip went rather differently than expected."

Yamamoto answered, "It was a false alarm, and however we did find some important allies for the future. Chojiro would you please have the captains gather for an important meeting."

Giving a slight bow Chojiro made his way past the group. Yamamoto than stepped inside while everyone else followed suit. The inside of the building was exactly as Ichigo remembered, a large open room with a big chair like throne near the middle. Walking towards the chair Yamamoto said, "Everyone take your normal place while we wait for everyone else to get here. Ichigo you and your group can wait in my office until we are ready to bring you in. I'm sure you already know where it is as well."

Ichigo just looked over at Yamamoto who had his normal stern look on his face, "I do know where it is Yamamoto." Turning back to his group he said, "Let's go guys, just let us know when you want us to come in."

"I will Ichigo."

As Ichigo and his group made their way into Yamamoto's office the four captains took their place in line and waited for the meeting.

It only took a few minutes for the rest of the captains to arrive, all of them making their way to their normal spot in the meeting room. Once everyone had found their place Yamamoto slammed his can down to get everyone's attention. Right away everyone's full attention went up to the Commander.

Looking over the other captains Yamamoto said, "The hollow signal that we were called to was a false call. There was no hostiles in the area and our presence wasn't necessary. Furthermore we ended up finding a group of people we can call our allies in the upcoming battle with Aizen."

Sui Feng was the first to respond, "Who are these allies and where are they?"

Shunshui was the one to answer her question, "They are a group of people with as much strength as us and are willing to help us in the situation we are in. So it doesn't really matter who they are, all that matters is they are allies."

"It definitely matters who they are Shunshui, how do you even know that they can be trusted?"

Unohana was the one to answer him this time. "Sui Feng, we know enough of these people to trust them. There is no reason not to trust them because they have put all of their trust in us."

"I still won't agree with this until I see who these people are."

Komamura stepped forward from the line and said, "I would have to agree with Sui Feng one this one. We can't just put our faith into a group of people we don't even know."

Yamamoto let out a small sigh, "I fully understand your personal concern on this matter. However Unohana, Byakuya, Shunshui, Ukitake and myself have all meet them and have put our faith in them."

Komamura just stepped back in line after this, while Toshiro stepped forward. "I understand you have all put your trust in them. It's just hard to agree with this without seeing them. If we can meet them and get to know them and their motives than I'll agree with this Commander. Until then I can't agree with gaining aid from this group of unknowns."

Yamamoto stood up from his chair and held onto his cane. "Very well you should see them now rather than later." "Ichigo you may all come out now."

Sui Feng shouted, "They are already here! How could you just bring them into Soul Society like this, they could easily be a threat."

"Calm yourself Sui Feng."

Then the office door opened and out walked Kisuke, Yoruichi and Tessai. Holding his hand to his face Kisuke said, "It's good to be back and see all of you."

"These are the group you were talking about?"

"Oh we aren't really the group, we are just a small part of it per say. We just wanted to come out first and great you."

Several cloaked figures then emerged from the door and took a place near Yamamoto. Two people standing right next to him and the rest of the people standing behind them. Yamamoto looked at them and then back at the Captains and said, "These are the people that are willing to help us."

Sui Feng, Komamura, Kenpachi, Mayori, and Toshiro all just started up at the group with wonder. None of them now who they are, and you can't sense anything from any of them. It's almost like their Reiatsu doesn't exist or something or that nature.

Mayuri stepped forward, "It seems that their cloaks are blocking off their Reiatsu signatures. That is quite interesting, I have to ask. Kisuke did you make those?"

Putting his hand back over his face he said, "No I didn't make them, one of them made them. They are quite the invention aren't they, they can hold back a huge amount of Reiatsu."

"Interesting, who was it that made them?"

No one from the group answered however, much to Mayori's disgust. He just rolled his eyes at them and found his place back in line, not paying them much more attention.

Sui Feng who was starting to get fairly angry at them asked, "Are you going to show us who you are?"

The figure in the front of the group stepped forward from everyone else. Looking over the Captains they pulled their hood off. Only a second after Sui Feng drew he sword and darted towards Ichigo. Ichigo just watched as she rushed towards him, not even paying her much mind. It only took about a second for her to be almost right in front of him. Even faster than she moved Ichigo brought up his hand and grabbed onto her throat. Stopping her dead in her tracks, still Sui Feng just glared at him.

Yamamoto said, "Ichigo if you would let her go."

Ichigo just shook his head and then tossed Sui Feng back, landing in the center of the room. She just starred daggers at Ichigo, "How the hell could you bring him here. He isn't our ally, he is a fucking Hollow. He even tried to kill you Yamamoto, how can you just forget all of that?"

"He may be an Arrancar, however that doesn't matter. He and his group has gone through a lot more than you could imagine to get here. They have shown that they do not wish to serve under Aizen. They are much more than just some mindless beings, they are our allies and they will be staying here that is the end of discussion."

Ichigo walked up to Sui Feng and offered his hand to help her up. She just pushed it away and got up, "If you think I'll ever see a hollow as an ally your wrong. They are nothing but monsters that need to be destroyed." Turning around she walked out of the meeting room.

Shunshui said, "Don't worry about her Ichigo, she'll come around eventually. I know that most of us will support you and your friends as if you were another Shinigami."

Ichigo let out a small sigh, "I figured she wouldn't be willing to accept it Shunshui." Looking over at the other three Captains that he hasn't meet he said, "I wished that we could all agree to work together but it seems I was expecting too much. I won't do anything to harm any of you so long as you don't do anything to harm my family. If you do anything to put them in danger I won't hesitate to end you."

Pulling her hood off Nel walked up and put her hand on Ichigo's shoulder. "This is kind of weird for all of us, and I'm sure you won't trust us right away. Just know that we want to end what Aizen is doing just as much as any of you. Also Ichigo is just a little protective of us, probably like you are of each other."

Yamamoto hit his cane on the ground again and said, "That is all for this meeting, you are dismissed. I want all of you to speak with your Divisions and tell them about our new allies. Ichigo and his group are not to be attacked by anyone, if anyone does I won't stop them from defending themselves. Ichigo also made it perfectly clear what he'll do if anyone does and I won't hold him responsible for it. Now go and speak with your divisions."

Waving them off all of the Captains except Shunshui and Ukitake left and headed towards their divisions. "Shunshui, Ukitake since you two have shown the most support of this than I think we should have them stay at your divisions. Ichigo you can decide which division to stay at I won't force you either way."

"If it would be alright with you Shunshui may Nel and I stay at your Division?"

Giving them a smile he said, "Of course you may Ichigo, I'd love to be able to talk with you more."

"Thank you Shunshui." Turning back towards his family Ichigo said, "I won't force you to stay with me and Nel you can choose for yourself."

Ulquiorra walked over to Ichigo with Ggoi and said, "Ichigo I'm sure that none of us would want to stay somewhere else. After everything it has become normal for us to stay close to each other."

"Very well, we will all be staying at your Division then Shunshui. I would like to talk with both of you later, there is a lot of important things we need to discuss."

~ Line Break ~

Ichigo sat down on what is now his and Nel's bed. Taking his cloak off he let out a sigh and looked over at Nel, "This might be as nice as I hoped it would be."

Nel looked over and him and smiled, "It'll work out, it might just take some time to convince all of them." Taking a seat by him she held onto his hand, looking over it she gently touched the tattoo that they share. "I still remember doing that like it was yesterday. Every time I think about it I can't help but smile to myself."

"I know what you mean Nel, it's the most important thing we've ever done. I'll always remember it." Wrapping his arm around her shoulder Ichigo gave her a quick kiss.

Before he could pull back she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him into a deep kiss. Slowly breaking away Nel rested her forehead against his, "I love you Ichigo."

Ichigo gently rested his hand on her check, "I love you to Nel."

A knock made them break apart and look over at the door. Ichigo glared at the door but said, "Come in."

The door opened and Ulquiorra was the first one to step in, behind him Ggio, Shunshui, Ukitake, and Stark. Not knowing what they were doing Ichigo asked, "What are you all doing?"

Ulquirra said, "We thought it would be wise to talk about our future plans. It already seems that there are several Shinigami that aren't agreeing with the decision to have us here. Sui Feng being the biggest, it seems that she has already tried to get even more people to side with her. I'm not sure what her intentions are exactly but they can't be anything good."

Letting out a sigh Ichigo got up, "I should have expected something like this." Looking over at Ukitake and Shunshui he said, "I don't want to have to fight your fellow Shinigami but I won't just stand by and let them do something."

Ukitake and Shunshui gave each other a quick look. Shunshui said, "Ichigo we have already decided in the case of any of our fellow Shinigami do anything we will be siding with you. We have come to see you as our friends and allies. While we would prefer to come to an agreement with everyone we won't let them start hunting you down either."

"Thank you Shunshui, Ukitake. It means a lot to know you both have our backs if we need them. I should tell you something that I haven't told anyone else yet, you all deserve to know about it."

"Vincio was made especially by Aizen with the Hogyoku, his purpose was quite simple. He was made to kill me after the war. If everything went right with his plans Aizen planned to kill off all of us. He made Arrancar designed to counter all of us, how many of them are actually alive I don't know."

Ulquiorra and Stark were at a loss for words. Shunshui and Ukitake both fully understood the weight of this and didn't know what to say.

Letting out a small sigh Ichigo shook his head, "I never told any of you because I wasn't one hundred percent certain about this. After talking with Alacron I can't deny it. Then there is still Barragan, he is at least as strong as Ulquiorra or you Stark. What else Aizen has I'm not sure. Neither of us can take on him and his forces alone, we need each others help. That's why I really don't want to have any hostility between us."

Everyone around the room was quite, no one really knew how to react to all of this. Shunshui was the first to react, "We should go and talk with Yamamoto, and we need to get this situation under control before anyone starts lashing out."

"Let's go we need to get this done." Turning to Nel, Ichigo gave her a quick hug and whispered, "Do you want to stay here or come with us?"

"I'm coming with you." Looking into her eyes you knew she wouldn't change her mind.

"Okay, let's go."

The seven of them started making their way towards the first division, on the way several Shinigami just watched them. Most of them in aww and some wondering who they are, not knowing anyone but the captains. You could tell that some of them knew who they were and didn't like it, they might not be able to do anything alone but there seemed to be a lot of them. 'This is going to be worse than I thought.'

Making it to the first division they were greeted by Chojiro, who led them to Yamamoto's office. Going back to his work Ichigo knocked on the door. From inside you could hear Yamamoto say, "You may enter."

Opening the door Yamamoto was sitting at his desk looking over papers, he turned and greeted them and went right back to his papers. "I already have an idea of why you're here. Come in and take a seat, this is something that we need to take care of."

Walking in everyone found a place to sit and Yamamoto waited for them all and then said, "Sui Feng, Toshiro, Komamura and Mayori are all questioning my decision on letting you here. Sui Feng and Mayori have been spreading the word and making more people think the way they are. I fear that some will take action before thinking."

"We will all go and speak with Sui Feng and Mayori, they need to understand the importance of us helping each other."

Ichigo got up and headed over to the door before he opened it her turned and said, "I think I should be the one to talk to them about it, I know what power Aizen has with him."

"Very well we will head towards the second division then."

Once they all made it to the front door Yamamoto opened it and he and Ichigo walked out followed by the rest of the group. A huge group of Shinigami was standing in the field in front of the building. In the front of the huge group was Sui Feng around her several of her special forces. The rest of the group was made up of unseated and seated officers from several different divisions but mostly the second."

Walking forward Yamamoto looked at the group and asked, "What is the meaning of this Sui Feng?"

"We won't stand for these hollows being here, they are the enemy."

"You still don't see the big picture here Sui Feng. We need their help to win this war."

"No we don't need help from hollows. They don't deserve anything but a painful death." Drawing he blade she flash stepped forward, only about half way there something stopped her. A moment before she flash stepped forward you could barely see someone else flash step towards her. 'That has to be Yoruichi.'

Sui Feng just looked up from the hand that was grabbing her wrist, looking into the eye of Yoruichi. She instantly got a disappointed look on her face, "Why Yoruichi.?"

"You may have grown Sui Feng, but you still have much to learn."

"I'm no longer under you Yoruichi, don't talk like I'm a child."

"You might as well be one Sui Feng, children don't think about their action before going through with it. That's exactly what you did, you saw one side of the situation and assumed everything."

Sui Feng slide down and swiped her leg at Yoruichi's, who let go and jumped back. The two just stared at each other and waited for the other to move. Sui Feng made the first move again, flash stepping to her right and bringing her sword down. Yoruichi blocked and then went to kick Sui Feng's legs from under her. Jumping back Sui Feng couldn't do anything as Yoruichi flash stepped next to her. Delivering a kick to her abdomen Sui Feng went crashing to the ground.

A large cloud of dust flew up from where she landed, "Sting all Enemies to Death." With a burst of wind all the dust cleared and Sui Feng was now in her Shikai. "I won't stand for this Yoruichi, you should be trying to kill those hollows as well."

Disappearing again Sui Feng appeared by Yoruichi and tried to strike her, Flash stepping away Sui Feng followed her. Landing away from the large group closer to the second division. The two stopped in an open area and faced each other. Yoruichi sighed, "I won't let you go around like this Sui Feng, and I'm going to put an end to this now."

Holding out her right hand she gripped it into a fist. Lightning started erupting from it and slowly spread over her whole body. It lashed out in all directions and started cracking the ground. Sui Feng just starred on as she displayed her Shunko.

~ Line Break ~

Now that Yoruichi and Sui Feng went off towards the second division it left all of the other Shinigami there alone. Yamamoto was the one to step forward and talk to them. "All of you should be ashamed of your selves. Most of you were following the orders of your captain but she doesn't have the right to make these decisions alone. I have said that no one is to harm them while they stay here, I guess I didn't make myself clear on it. All of you get back to your divisions before I decide to show you disobedience."

It only took a couple of seconds for the large group to basically disappear. From behind them someone said, "I guess it was good timing huh?"

As Ichigo turned around Kisuke was standing there holding his fan over his face. He offered a wave to all of them and then walked up, "Yoruichi should easily be able to get Sui Feng to rethink her decision. I've also already talked with Mayori, he shouldn't really have any more problems. Now we just need to get Toshiro and Komamura to see the importance of this, while they don't want to attack any of you they still don't fully agree with this."

Yamamoto started walking back towards his division saying one last thing before slipping inside. "There will be a meeting in an hour. Ichigo I expect you and all of your fellow Arrancar to be present, I also expect you Kisuke. We'll have one last discussion over this and I have something else that needs to be taken care of."

Ichigo answered back, "We'll be there, and I also assume you want Gin and Tosen to come?"

"Yes, they will be taking back their positions as captains of their divisions. I'll also explain the mission I sent them on during that time."

"Alright old man see you then."

With that Yamamoto walked back into his Division and closed the door. "So where did Gin and Tosen go Kisuke?"

"Don't worry I'll get them in time for this meeting, you should just get everyone you need to together, I'm sure this is going to be a more important meeting than you think. It could change a lot of things depending on how well it goes."

"I know Kisuke, that's what I'm afraid of. We should go and get everyone else though, the sooner we get this over the better. Oh and Kisuke one last thing."

Putting his fan back over his mouth he asked, "Now what could you possibly need Ichigo?"

Ichigo slowly walked up to him and stopped and looked him in the eyes. In what you could only describe as a flash Kisuke was on the ground and Ichigo was walking back to everyone. Without even turning around he said," That for just fucking leaving us and then showing up like it's nothing Kisuke. Next time tell me what you're doing, I like to know where all of us are."

Getting up Kisuke dusted off his hat and put it back on, "Sorry about that Ichigo, but I didn't think it would really matter. I guess I was wrong, I'll try and keep you up with what I'm doing more, who knows I might even have you help me with a few things."

"Whatever Kisuke, I know you won't tell me the next time you disappear somewhere. You might not need me but that doesn't mean I don't care about you. We are family remember?"

Before Kisuke could answer Icihgo disappeared with Nel in tow. Everyone else just kind of starred on at the display that just happened. Ulquiorra and Ggio followed suit behind them as they headed back towards the eighth division. Stark just looked over at Kisuke and said, "He cares about you just as much as any of us Kisuke, you know that. You also know what kind of stress that puts on him."

Letting out a sigh Kisuke looked down at the ground for a second. "I know Stark, at times he reminds me to much of his parents. I just don't want to take his attention away from all of you. I've never had someone that wants to know what I'm doing and where I am all the time. For all of you it's just something that is natural, Ichigo always giving you all that kind of attention."

"We have gotten used to it, that's because we know how much it really means to him. I know you think you'd be hurting us if you bring him in, but you're doing the exact opposite. Your just hurting him, he wants to be there because he cares. Pushing him away is just making it worse on him."

"Yeah, I know Stark."

Looking the way Ichigo disappeared Kisuke let out another sigh. Stark quickly disappeared in the same direction and Kisuke just watched as he left. "Kisuke?"

Shunshui and Ukitake both walked up to Kisuke, who had been in a bit of a trance for a minute. "Hello Shunshui, Ukitake. I should go and get Gin and Tosen, I also have to get Yoruichi and Tessai after that."

Ukitake just offered a smile and then started walking past him. Shunshui walked up and put a hand on his shoulder. "It is obvious that Ichigo cares about you like any of them. I doubt it would hurt to let him in, it's clear that he wants to be there for you. Just do what you think is right Kisuke." Letting go Shunshui walked past him and joined Ukitake. A second later Kisuke disappeared.

I know been a while since the last update. Finals and stuff you know, just been too busy with school. I also tried to write most of this in third person, which took a little while for me to get. I still don't know exactly how to write every situation in third person so I left a couple of things out. Someone on my other story mentioned that third person is normally the better one to write in and I'd have to agree. I can explain more things and it also doesn't seem as one sided as first person. Just let me know if you'd prefer I go back to mostly first person or try out third for a while.

I have been adding more and more to the ending of this story, I don't even know when I'm going to end it anymore. I remember a few chapters ago I thought it would only last another couple. I also remember when I said this story would probably be over at 80,000 words or so. That definitely didn't' happen. With the things I still want to do and how I want to end this it's leaning more and more towards 200,000 words or so. I might even take it further if you guys want to see the 1,000 year Blood War.

If you're interested I'd love if you checked out my new story. It's a Quincy Ichigo one, and from the poll results it's going to be a harem. It's called, "A Shattered Cross." I'm not going to make you read it, just letting you know I'm getting another story started in case you're interested.

Anyway thanks for reading everyone I'm still surprised that so many of you think this is something worth reading. Hope you enjoyed and I'll try and make the wait for the next one shorter, hopefully less than two weeks.

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