Ichigo: Well...c'mon,let's go to Hat 'n' Clogs.
Grimmjaw: (bored)That guy?
Later the ten were at Urahara's house in their gigais having tea and catching up.
Ichigo: What? Ya mean ya haven't heard from them?
Kisuke:Nah...they've been keeping it low ever since that lieutenant of yours died. What's her name again?
Ichigo: Senna?
Kisuke:(thoughtfully) Yeah that one,hm...don't ya think it's strange? I mean... Senna dies and Xcution lies low? Something's cooking and I don't think we'll like the taste of it.
Yukio, Yumichika, Grimmjaw and Keigo exchanged secretive glances and Uryuu caught them frowning slightly
Uryuu: So what's the plan taicho?
Ichigo:(smirks)We'll attend Karakura High...to draw them out.
Yukio: That'll work.
Kisuke: Hm-hm,because releasing your reiatsu will get them suspicious.
Ichigo: Plus I'm sure they'll be attending school as well. Uryuu, they don't know you so I'd like you to...
Uryuu:... act as a decoy? Got it.
Yumichika:(pissed)Got it? Why are you willing to sacrifice your life so easily? I refuse,they don't know me either... let me act as a decoy!
Uryuu: Oh they know you well alright?Besides, Yukio said I should trust you guys so that's what I'm doing and it's my job as a lieutenant (stands up)stop worrying about me all the time Yumichika and start worrying about yourself more because I can take care of business when push comes to shove. Later!
With that Uryuu left the others gawking at him.
Yukio: Wow,he can talk in paragraphs!
Yumichika: Does anyone else think he's been acting weird since we got here?
Ichigo: Now that you mention it...
Grimmjaw: He looks normal to me
Keigo: Why? What's wrong with him?
Everyone face palmed as Keigo observed dumbfoundedly. Nozomi stood up and went for the door...
Nelliel:Hey where are you goin'?
Nozomi: (quietly)Excuse me please.
The door closed quietly and then there was an awkward silence.
Harribel: I wonder what's up with her?
Orihime: I've never seen her like that before.
Nelliel just stared at the floor, worry evident on her face. Ichigo put his hand on her shoulder and softly smiled.
Ichigo: She'll be alright.
Nelliel: (nods)I know she will.
Kisuke Urahara smiled at this display, Ichigo has always been a kind child. Uryuu walked to Karakura General Hospital, checking in he was sent to the Director's office, he knocked twice before opening the door meeting cold blue eyes like his own behind glasses which belonged to a man who stroke a shocking resemblance to him. The man's eyes widened, he wanted to rush to the boy and give him a crushing hug and never let him out of his sight again, tell him how much he loved him,how sorry he was...he wanted to beg him to come home with him and never leave him again but instead the man cleared his throat and stared at the boy in front of him coldly.
Uryuu: Good evening...Father.
Ryuuken:Uryuu...
Slowly Uryuu advanced forward and took a seat.
Ryuuken:Where have you been Uryuu?
Uryuu: Away.
Ryuuken: You know that's not what I meant.
Uryuu: I went to the Soul Society.
Ryuuken: What?!Uryuu...
Uryuu: What was I supposed to do huh?! When I left that day I... I was attacked by a group of men... They- I was murdered that night.
Ryuuken: (eyes widened) You...what? N-no...how? Your body hasn't even been found!
Uryuu: They poured acid on it but I can show you where my remains lie since you seem to care.
Gritting his teeth Ryuuken swallowed his tears. Why?His only son...who could do such a thing? He wanted to reap their throat and watch as they fall in despair. Then panick settled in...Soul Society? Was his son alright? Taken care of?What if...?
Uryuu: I'm alright Ryuuken, actually I'm second seat in squad 14 and everyone there is nice,we're like family. Kinda feels like home y'know?
Ryuuken: So,what are you doing here?
Uryuu: We're here on a mission so I thought I should drop by and see ya.
Ryuuken his a smile by pushing his glasses up.
Uryuu: I have to go now,perhaps I'll come by later.
Uryuu left and Ryuuken whispered.
Ryuuken: I love you son
Unbeknownst to them just outside the window, Nozomi silently stared wordlessly with sad eyes...
To be continued