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ShadowUzumaki55; Yeah, for the time being it seems they are~ The Quincy girls are for sure~ Rukia and Bambi are yeah. We'll see what happens with His Majesty's orders.
Rikku Kaitani; Thanks, glad you liked it~ Yeah, the Quincy girls are getting in some training and bonding. We'll see how their fight goes~ Tatsuki was yeah. Rukia's experiencing many things, and gaining good new friends. Nel surprised everyone huh~? She is quite the bold woman~ Yeah, he could save her. Nekoshou Angel sounds good. No worries~
Silver crow; Thanks. Candice wasted no time~ The Bambi's had a good time training. Yeah, they're beginning to add Blut to their powers, so we'll see them show some cool techniques in the future. Tessai did yeah. Yoruichi had a bit of fun for sure. Sora and Orihime could do yeah. The show was pretty fun~ Giselle went for her chances. Kurohime was yeah. Kanonji got surprised. Nel appeared yeah, and had quite the appearance~ We'll see what their orders are~ The spirits could be. Yeah, he could've been present. I could see Candice saying that. Orihime will be. Kenpachi could be yeah.
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Chapter 10
A few days after dealing with Don Kanonji, Zensuke casually sat within Orihime's house late at night, skimming through his Captain's duties, making sure they were all in order, while Nel in her adult form happily sways nearby.
"You know Zen-chan, this worlds much brighter than Hueco Mundo." Nel begins, plopping down on the couch close by.
Zensuke turns towards her. "Do you miss Hueco Mundo?"
"Erm…I lived there for a long time, it is my home. Well, it would be if Aizen wasn't there."
Zensuke understood her frustrations about that. "You were in his army right?"
"Yeah, Third Espada, former. Now, some girl is the Espada~"
Zensuke inclines. "Do you want to be Espada Three again?"
"Nah. When I was drafted into the army, I was surrounded by evil people, doing crazy things. And then there was Nnoitra."
That name rang a bell with Zensuke. "That is…Espada Five, right?"
"Ooh, is he Five now? Back when I was in the Espada, he was only number Eight. Guess he's moved up the ranks while I was knocked into my child form."
"So, do you remember everything now?" Zensuke inquired.
"Yeah, he attacked me when I was distracted, he always challenged me."
Zensuke felt for her. "Sounds rough. I'm sorry about that."
Nel shakes her head. "No need Zen-chan, you helped me and my friends, my brothers~ I really want them to be happy, they looked after me when I didn't have any memories of the situations going on. They've been good to me, I wish I could repay them. Though, Baraggan is trouble…"
Zensuke pulls closer to the Arrancar, seeing the conviction within her eyes, and adopts a kind smile. "I'll take care of him for you, for your brothers, and make sure you can go back there, if that's what you wish."
"Pesche, and Dondochakka really like that place. I personally really like Orihime-chan's house~ Its so fun, and has many different gadgets, books, and many wonderful things~ I wouldn't mind living here actually~ But while Aizen is around, it would make me feel unease if I left my brothers to those evil beings."
Zensuke understood that, he could see Nel was a very kind and caring young woman.
She was someone that wished to protect what she held dear, and felt disheartened that her home was taken over by a madman.
"I'm sorry about what's happened. It might take a little time, but you can trust me, I'm dealing with Sosuke-san… I'm going to stop him."
Nel looked into his unwavering eyes, seeing what the kind of man he truly was.
Nel leans closer, and catches him off guard when she lightly kissed him on the cheek.
Her eyes flutter, as she runs a few fingers through her long green hair.
"A Shinigami, never thought I'd want to be around one, much less want to hold onto one. And truly, I appreciate you wanting to help us, but make sure you stay safe, okay?"
"You don't have to worry, I've got ideas for the King. I'll make sure that you and your brothers get to return home, promise."
Nel's bottom lip quivered, her eyelids flickering with happiness, and thanked him, embracing him tightly.
She never thought she'd get close to a Shinigami, but she was happy to be with someone that truly did care for Arrancar, no less a Shinigami who usually would be her sworn enemy, but maybe, just maybe, they could be friends, maybe something more…
Reeling from the news from their Majesty, each of the Bambi's didn't know what they were going to do.
They had begun becoming friends with Rukia and Zensuke, and didn't wish to harm either of them, but it was a message from their King, they had to fulfil it, they thought, so they were torn on what to truly do.
"To be honest…" Giselle begins, shifting side to side. "Not sure I could do it, you know? Like, facing down the Shinigami, we were just becoming friends…"
Liltotto furrows her brows. "He is our Majesty, and he gave us these powers. Even then, I don't really want to do it either."
Meninas agrees. "I don't really want to do it. Why not Mayuri Kurotsuchi? He's totally evil..."
Liltotto wished she had the answer, and noticed Bambietta was staying unusually quiet. "Bambi, are you gonna say anything?"
"I don't know what to say, I just apologized to her, Rukia Kuchiki, and Zensuke Urahara, we've begun learning from him, I really like them both." Bambietta murmured, her eyes shifting to a nearby wall, and just stared at it for a few moments, collecting her thoughts on everything going on. "We, we don't have to decide right now. If it was Mayuri Kurotsuchi, I'd not hesitate to take him out. But its different, its Rukia Kuchiki, Zensuke Urahara…we were becoming friends, and now…shit. Can't we go and kill Mayuri Kurotsuchi like Meni said? I'd much prefer that…"
Bambietta wore a complicated expression on her face.
Thoughts rattled around in her mind, and she wondered if she would be able to do something else.
She thought on how they'd frame it.
She respected His Majesty, she would do almost anything for him, and before getting to know the Shinigami, she wouldn't have questioned it, but now…something inside of her was screaming to not do this, to avoid this, to turn and leave.
But the only question was, how she'd do that.
In the midst of Bambietta's thoughts, Candice throws her arms around her upper body.
"Even putting aside how we feel, I think its pretty clear that we're not a match for Zensuke-kun. You know what I mean?" Candice conveyed it the best she could.
Liltotto agreed. "You're right, we can't win against him in a fight currently. Even forgetting the fact he's got more combat experience than us, he knows Quincy abilities, and he knows how we're going to tackle this situation. But, even forgetting all of that…I don't want to do this."
The others felt the same, but then they thought of His Majesty, and what he had done for them.
This conflicted their hearts, Bambietta in particular felt like she wasn't sure she'd be able to do this.
She had been all for it in the beginning, but now it felt like a world apart.
Bambietta saw all of them were not sure.
So she puts her hands together. "Okay, lets think of how to get around this."
Deciding to question His Majesty, despite knowing how difficult that could be, they were going to put their thoughts into this, hoping beyond all hope that they'd be able to get the desired results, and that they'd not have to fulfil this order of facing the Shinigami…
A few days had gone by and nothing yet had happened.
Taking the opportunity, Zensuke was in the middle of training Rukia early in the morning, the sun just beginning to rise in the sky.
Zensuke had taking her out to a wasteland like area, away from many people, they'd be able to do anything out there without any worry, not needing to even think about the Hollows as Yoruichi had agreed to take care of that while Zensuke and Rukia were away.
Having been doing various things in the human world for a while now, Rukia was getting used to it, though she wished that it wouldn't be ending as quick as it was, as she wanted to know even more about everything, she wanted to spend more time with Orihime.
But she knew it had to come to an end eventually.
Though she'd do what she could to have a good time with her new friends, and spar with one of her favourite Captains.
"Captain, can I ask you a favour? I know I've been asking a few lately, but would it be okay to ask this tiny one?" Rukia asks as she readies her blade.
Zensuke raises an eyebrow. "Of course, you can ask me anything. What is it?"
Rukia sucked in some air, and expressed her thoughts. "Then, you can come and go between Soul Society, and the Human World, correct?"
Zensuke nods. "Yes, that's right."
"Then…" Rukia's cheeks turn a slight red. "…could it be possible to learn on how to do that…I mean, to be able to…you know, come and go, between the worlds…it would be a good idea, right…?"
Zensuke adopts an understanding face. "You're gonna miss the others, aren't you?"
Rukia inclines. "Yes, I know that I'd not be able to come by often, and I understand learning it might be difficult, but I'm also willing to learn…"
Zensuke clutches the blade of his Zanpakuto between his fingers, as he approached the young girl.
His hand reaches out, and lightly pets the young girls head. "Yes, of course I would Rukia-chan."
Rukia's cheeks tinged a cute pink colour. "Thank you, Captain. Now, shall we?"
Zensuke inclines, and leaps back, as Rukia gets her blade on the ready.
Aiming the blade at the young girl, he called "Lets go!" so Rukia made the first move, shooting at him, her feet carrying her rather fast, as the dirt beneath her feet began being kicked up due to the pressure she was putting on the ground.
Getting before him, her arms raised to the sky, her Zanpakuto following, and came at Zensuke with a horizontal slash.
He blocks with a single hand on his sword, as Rukia leaps back, getting her bearings, and leaps at him again, this time she came in from the right, putting her all into the swing, her feet stamping hard on the ground, readying herself for the fight.
Zensuke adopts a smile as he parries her strike, putting pressure on his swing back, the strength of the swing forcing Rukia back across the ground, her feet digging into the dirt, all the while she managed to maintain her stance.
"Not bad, Rukia-chan. Lets keep going." Zensuke directed her.
So Rukia followed, and leaps at him, coming at him from the right and left, swinging her blade at him rapidly, all which he parried with his single sword swings, sparks dancing off of their blades, pushing Rukia back each time she swings her sword.
So she made a thrust with her sword, coming for his right hand side.
He was going to parry, when he saw her other hand coming up to his face, gathering her Kido powers.
"Hado 31, Shakkaho!" Using the red flaming ball, she goes to fire it, when Zensuke, at the same time as parrying her blade, slices into the Kido, causing her orb to explode, sending her flying backwards.
Sticking her sword into the ground, Rukia stopped her momentum, her face falling when she saw Zensuke's shadow towering above her on the ground, so her eyes angled up, meeting Zensuke's friendly smiling face.
"Ngh…looks like you're as speedy as ever, Captain." Rukia grimaced, clenching her fist tightly together, her eyes swimming for the young man before her.
"An up close Kido spell, certainly a good move." Zensuke offered praise.
Rukia took in several deep breaths, catching herself, so she was to be prepared.
Rukia let out a battle cry, and came at Zensuke rapidly, but struggled, as Zensuke parried all of her strikes. Sending her blade left, and right, up and down, she noted that a few times she was left wide open for an attack.
"Rukia-chan, if your sword can't get by mine, then think of ways of trying to get around that. You have a good array of skills, mix it up, keep me on my toes, make me second guess what you're going to do."
Zensuke informed, encouraging the young woman the best that he could do.
Rukia appreciated the direction he was giving her, and so she aimed her finger out towards him, as she leapt several paces back, putting distance between them as sparks dance off of her finger.
"Hado 4, Byakurai!" Springing a bolt of lightning from her fingertips, it shot across the field as Zensuke eyed up Rukia, wondering what it was that she was planning to do.
Zensuke easily cleaved through the spell, only to see Rukia's hands holding up an orb of red, aiming it down.
"Bakudo 21, Sekienton!" Unleashing the spell at the ground, a huge cloud of red smoke springs all around her, covering her appearance.
Zensuke was impressed to see Rukia shaking things up, so he aimed his finger forward, and uttered "Hado 1, Sho." releasing a small blast of spiritual energy, the shockwave was able to completely rid the battlefield of smoke.
Rukia wasn't where she was before the spell, and Zensuke noted she was making an effort to hide her spiritual power, which he commended her for, thinking she truly was a smart fighter when it came down to it.
"You're doing well Rukia-chan, hiding yourself, using that Kido to conceal your movements. Its a very good way to fight, I'm glad that you're taking my words to heart."
Zensuke turned his eyes to the sky, seeing Rukia silently coming down with her blade.
So he swung up, parrying her, sending her flying to the sky.
Skidding in the sky, Rukia came to a screeching halt, letting out a little pant.
"Caught me, Captain."
"Even so, its a very decent way to use your quality Kido skills."
Rukia thanked him for the praise, and took in a few deep breaths.
She knew in swordsmanship she didn't have a chance, so she tried falling back on what she was most proficient with.
She instantly switched it up, her hands coming together as yellow energy rope begins swirling around her clenched hands.
"Bakudo 4, Hainawa!" Rukia throws her hands out, and the rope flies towards Zensuke.
"A Hainawa spell, huh…" Zensuke went to avoid, when he saw Rukia pulling her hand up, and using another incantation at the same time.
"Mask of blood and flesh, all creation, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man!" Rukia's hands begin lighting up with blue energy. "On the wall of blue flame, inscribe a twin lotus. In the abyss of conflagration, wait at the far heavens." Rukia took aim at Zensuke, as the yellow rope of Hainawa came close. "Hado 73, Soren Sokatsui!"
Zensuke was impressed to see her use such a spell, so quickly after using Hainawa as well, as the energy rope came at him, Zensuke swiftly swung his blade out, cleaving through the rope, causing it to turn into yellow energy particles, falling down onto the ground before vanishing.
At the same time, two large energy waves came at him, mixing together to create a strong wave of power that he thought many Lieutenant's would be seriously injured by this attack, and could be caught off guard.
He mentally praised her, as Zensuke took to his blade, and swung it out, clashing with the energy wave, as Rukia watched on, pushing her power through the Kido to try and take stop his movements for a few moments.
Zensuke, with a heavy duty swing, ended up slicing in half the energy wave, completely cleaving it out of existence, and the pressure of the swing caused the ground to begin cracking into small fissures as a result.
Rukia felt the rush of wind pressure sways all around her being, flopping her hair, flowing strands in the wind, her eyes staying on Zensuke as he begins pulling closer, the young woman letting out a small breaths.
"That was impressive Rukia-chan, two Kido's one after the other, and working together in tandem to catch an enemy off guard. Been practicing Rukia-chan?"
Rukia blushed at the praise, threading a few fingers through her raven locks, giving a single nod of her head.
"I wished to increase my combat potential."
Zensuke pulls in close, and his hand goes out, gently petting her head, Rukia's eyes shifting up to meet his kind gaze.
"I'm very proud to see you developing, I'm sure your big bro is also gonna be shocked to see how well you're progressing, everyone is~" Zensuke puts his sword away. "I think that's enough for today, excellent training Rukia-chan. I'm sure you'll be able to kick as much ass as you need too~ Tomorrow, we'll go over your Shikai more~"
Rukia adopts a humble expression, and gives a thankful nod. "Since the incident with the Quincy girls, I wished to be able to fight, and to do what I can should anything like that come up again."
Zensuke fully understood what she was saying. "Yeah, and I'm sure you're going to become even stronger. Thankfully the Quincy girls are our friends now, so its a good sign that things around here can be peaceful…though, now that we bring them up, they've been a bit weird since Don Kanonji, huh."
Rukia recalled that the day after, they were quiet, as if they had something on their mind.
"Though they've been friendly, so maybe they're thinking of perhaps moving on. They came here with the agenda, but it seems that they've mellowed out now. Even then, do you know what they're planning to do, Captain?"
Zensuke shrugged. "They wanted to become stronger, but apart from that, they haven't mentioned much at all. Maybe when we see each other again, we can ask them if there's anything they wanna do."
Though Zensuke didn't say it, he had noticed something about them had shifted.
Their demeanour seemed a bit weird since the Don Kanonji incident.
He didn't know what it was, and when he brought it up with them, they played it off as if nothing was wrong, so he thought something might be going on, and thought about what to do.
"Either way, since we're finished up for the day, shall we go and get something to eat? I'm sure Orihime-chan's cooked something good for us by now~"
Rukia grimaced. "I like Inoue, but her food…its quite, strong, don't you think?"
"I love it personally~" Zensuke sang happily.
Rukia grimaced at the idea of the food, much less ever tasting it. "Right…then we shall go, Captain."
Zensuke nods, and together, leave to go and get some food.
A little time later, Zensuke and Orihime were sat down within the garden of her home, as Rukia went off to go and face a Hollow, Nel and the others were eating back in the kitchen, leaving the pair alone.
"School, Orihime-chan?"
"Yup~" Orihime giggled. "Honsho-san is going to be there~"
Zensuke shuddered. "Ooh dear, I wish I could be there~ But, I've gotta go back to Soul Society soon. A Captains duties are never done~"
Orihime adopted a small smile on her lips. "Do you like it? Being a Captain?"
"I do, its nice to be able to help others flourish, and to work on many different things, you know~? Though, I'll be coming back pretty soon, gotta have to head off to Hueco Mundo, and deal with a certain skeleton. That's gonna be interesting~"
"Zen-chan, are you going to be okay?" Orihime began, clear worry in her eyes.
Zensuke winked. "I'll be fine. Nel-san and the others deserve a chance to live where they want, and Pesche-san and Dondochakka-san wish to return there. Nel-san told me she actually likes being here, but for her peace of mind, its best if I take care of him."
Orihime worried for her friend, someone that had been teaching her a lot.
Knowing he was going to be facing the King of Hueco Mundo, while she believed in his strength, she also worried about what the King would be capable of against Zensuke, and what might happen, so many things running through her mind.
Zensuke could see the turmoil within the young girl, so his hand found hers, and kindly brushed their hands together, showcasing the feelings he felt inside about the young woman, and in turn, Orihime felt the same, radiating from her chest, to him.
"You know Zen-chan, I've been thinking, I'd love to have powers."
"How come? To have some fun~?" Zensuke joked.
But Orihime looked on seriously. "Because, I'd be able to help you, Zen-chan. With everything you've got going on."
Zensuke felt his heart beat quicker at her words. "That's really kind, and Orihime-chan, you've got something special about you. I can't say exactly what it is, but I've been studying you, and whatever powers you end up having, I'm sure they're going to suit you best~"
Orihime lightly smiled, she believed in Zensuke, and his capabilities, hoping that he'd be able to wrap it up pretty soon, so they could all have fun and be together again.
Just before heading back to Soul Society, Zensuke went to go and visit his father. Sitting down before his father, Zensuke folds his arms across his upper body, thoughts rattling around within his mind.
"Zensuke, something going on?"
"Yeah, I'm pretty sure that Sosuke-san is going to be making his move pretty soon, I'm talking maybe a week or two."
Kisuke's face turned of one to worry. "You're sure?"
"All evidence is pointing in that direction. According to a friend of mine in Hueco Mundo, he's beginning to dish out missions to some Espada, and while I'm not sure entirely what his plan details, his eyes will be on the Hogyoku."
Kisuke clicks his tongue as Yoruichi enters the room, in cat form, looking towards Zensuke in bewilderment.
"He isn't wasting time, is he?" Yoruichi voiced her concern, moving to his side, and soon found her way onto his thigh.
Zensuke's fingers lightly brushes over the cats fur, stroking her head, and dancing his fingertips down her back, the cat shuddering as a rapturous feeling begins spreading within the cats body, letting out an unintentionally cute purring sound that drew Zensuke's ears to her, smiling softly at the sight.
"He probably suspects he wont have long to act." Zensuke spoke quietly. "I think what happened with Baraggan delayed the situation, but not indefinitely, and whatever he's planning, he's got limited options, he knows that, and he'll do what he can to assist in bringing the Hogyoku to him. Are we ready father? I'm done on my end."
"I'm the same, I think we've done a great job. Even if I don't like the idea of you and him being around one another more than you'd have to be."
Zensuke inclined his neck.
"Yeah, I know. So, I'm going to begin the day after tomorrow. I've got it planned out with my friend, and I'm going to be taking on the King of Hueco Mundo."
Kisuke looked surprised. "You're going to be fighting him?"
"Yeah, I'm doing it for a few reasons, but its got to be done, to make sure that Nel-san and the others are able to do as they like. Baraggan's hunting them, they wanna go back to Hueco Mundo, so I'm going to be taking care of the problem. While I'm gone, could you watch over Rukia-chan and the others for me? I wouldn't put it past Sosuke-san to try something while I'm doing that. I'm sure he's going to find out Baraggan's going to be fighting, and he'll try and use that opportunity to probably test a theory or something."
Kisuke inclines his neck, and while the thought of Aizen being near his son brought him difficulty, he also knew Zensuke could handle himself, and he was smart enough to get the job done.
"Yes, don't worry about them, I'll make sure that everything is worked out for them."
Zensuke bowed his head. "Thanks, father. I've gotta head back to Soul Society now, to make a few preparations. Also gotta check in with Mayuri-san, can't leave that guy alone for too long."
Kisuke snickered. "That's Mayuri-san for you, he's always doing something wild."
"That he is. Thanks…ooh, yeah. Something else." Zensuke paused, and his thoughts went to the Quincy girls. "The Quincy girls. We've become friends with them, and while I think they aren't evil or anything, they've been distancing themselves from us for the past few days, and acting a bit off. I'm not entirely sure what's going on, but I was gonna dig into it after dealing with Baraggan, but if something should happen before..."
"I understand, always got to be prepared, Aizen-san has taught me that better than anyone else. I've got that locked down, I'll leave the rest to you."
Zensuke thanked him wholeheartedly, and looked down to Yoruichi.
He saw the little cat looking up at him with worry.
His hand gently pets the top of her head. "You taught me well Yoruichi-san, I'll be fine~"
"It feels wrong to have you fight him, considering your history with Aizen."
"Its because of my history with him that I've got to be the one who challenges him." Zensuke retorts. "It isn't ideal, but I also know that its going to be the best way for us to resolve this situation, and stop Sosuke-san."
Yoruichi felt conflict entering her.
She'd not send her worst enemy up against Aizen.
So seeing someone she cared for, someone she adored, having to face such a man, just didn't go right with her, and she felt uneasy inside of her soul, wishing that this wasn't what was happening, but chose to believe in him all the same.
Back in the Soul Society, as it was coming to afternoon time, while flying through paperwork at his desk, Zensuke whistled a tune.
He was glad he was able to catch up, though it was in part thanks to Nemu who always arranged his work in neat detail, he knew even the new recruits at times called Nemu his Lieutenant rather than Mayuri, something Mayuri wasn't pleased about.
Though it was interrupted when there was a knock at the door, so he put down his pen, and cleared his throat.
"Come in Nemu-san." Zensuke invited.
The door opened moments later, revealing Nemu stood there. "Captain, good afternoon."
"Good afternoon, I'm glad to see you Nemu-san."
Nemu tilts her head. "Is there something I can help you with Captain? Is there a duty I can perform?"
Zensuke chuckled lightly, shaking his head. "Nothing like that, I've been hearing you've put in a request for another spa outing with the Shinigami Women's Association for a few days time?"
"Yes, Captain. Initially, I thought it might have been difficult. However, upon further reflection, I have begun seeing the merit of myself going to this trip, to integrate myself with the others. Would that be acceptable?"
"More than acceptable, it'd be great Nemu-san, I've already given you the time off, I hope you enjoy. And I'm glad you're becoming even closer with the Shinigami Women's Association~"
"Yes, thank you Captain." Nemu placed her hands together in front of her stomach.
She didn't utter a word, but she did look grateful, her eyes showing just as much to Zensuke.
"So, I heard Mayuri-sans been planning an experiment today, is he ready?" Zensuke inquired.
"As you said, Mayuri-sama is doing an experiment, and is now ready to begin his experiment for the Superhuman Drug. Are you going to attend, Captain?" Nemu asks, believing it would be best if he did be in attendance.
Zensuke smiles, putting all of his work down, and stood up, moving to Nemu's side. "Yes, I think I shall. Lets see what he's got in store today shall we~?"
"Yes, Captain." Nemu gives a dutiful nod, and follows after Zensuke.
Getting to the main lab, Mayuri was stationed there, and was beginning to ask a new recruit who looked at him with fearful eyes upon seeing his wild grin.
"You're going to be making history today, so sit in this seat, and I'll begin the experiment."
"B-But…"
"No buts, this is the biggest moment in your life. Now sit down, and follow what I-"
Before Mayuri could continue, Zensuke clears his throat, putting on a very Mayuri like sounding voice.
"Mayuri-san, this is your conscience calling you~ We've not talked in awhile since you tried to kill me, but I'm here to tell you to value human life~ And also, be nicer to your beloved Captain who has your best interests at heart~"
Mayuri gave a dry look. "I sound nothing like that Captain."
Nemu looks to Mayuri, and then to Zensuke. "According to my auditory data, Captain Zensuke-sama put on a vocal performance matching Mayuri-sama's by 99.03 accuracy. Including pitch, range-"
"Yes, yes Nemu, we get the point." Mayuri sighed, looking unamused.
"99.03 huh, not bad~" Zensuke shifts his eyes from Nemu, to Mayuri. "Mayuri-san, no experimenting on the new recruits. That's why we have soulless Gigai's, we'll use them to test your drug, no need for human experimentation."
"Yes, Captain." Mayuri huffed, as the female new recruit dashed off, hiding behind her Captain.
"T-Thank you Captain! His eyes were wild, and he scared me!" The kind new Squad member called, dodging fiery looks from Mayuri.
Zensuke smiled kindly, patting the top of her head. "Of course, don't worry about it~ I'll not let him hurt anyone~"
"Now with that out of the way, its time to begin!" Mayuri called out enthusiastically.
Zensuke and Akon shared an amused look, while Mayuri went to a nearby locker, and brought out one of the Gigai's Zensuke invented so they could run experiments without having to divulge into the inhumane sides of science.
"Akon-san, if you would." Zensuke asks kindly.
"Yes sir, this is Gigai Number 8, so I'll just quickly hook it up to the system, retrieving and receiving data, and…" Akon types on the keyboard rapidly, and then nods. "All done. Lieutenant Kurotsuchi, we're ready."
"Finally, now its time to see if this does as I believe it should-" Zensuke and Akon looked at one another in bemusement. "-and with the Superhuman Drug, this shall increase the perceptions of the victim to levels where it will make time pass differently in their minds to the physical world!"
Mayuri takes out a blue vial along with his sinister cackle, and sprinkles the drug along the Gigai.
Akon glanced at his Captain, whispering "He does remember the Gigai literally feels nothing, right?" to which Zensuke shrugs "Let him have his fun~" to Akon's amusement.
They then go to the computer, and watched the results fly in.
Seeing the perceptions of the Gigai change from normal, the Gigai's perception of time was slowing by forcibly elevating its inherent reflexes and reaction time to perceived stimuli, Mayuri walked closer, and folds his arms as he stares at the screen.
"A live subject would've been viable for this endeavour." Mayuri garbled.
"And the Gigai's just as viable for this endeavour, you'll have the same results." Zensuke retorts happily. "Hmm, looks like to me that its working. Its slowing down the perception of time for the Gigai. According to the data, the amount of time passing in their mind, and on the outside world, by a factor of thousands. Calculating that quickly…it'd be like, hmmm…damn, like a 100 years mentally in such a short time physically, that'd drive anyone insane."
Mayuri's grin grows, firing a look of superiority to his Captain. "A complete success. How about that Captain?"
"Yes, very successful Mayuri-san, congratulations~ I'm very proud of you~" Zensuke praised, his eyes shifting between the drug, and Mayuri himself, noting the wild look in the Lieutenant's eyes.
"Y, Yes well, of course it is!" Mayuri looked complicated at the praise that he was given, while Nemu moved to Zensuke's side, and tilts her head.
"Captain, Mayuri-sama's facial data tells me that he is currently experiencing the emotion known as joy when you spoke those words to him. Would my data be accurate?"
Mayuri's face flew into angry embarrassment. "Quiet Nemu!"
Zensuke chuckled. "Well, I don't think Mayuri-san wants to say it aloud, but I'm sure you're right Nemu-san."
Mayuri folds his arms in annoyance, Akon and Zensuke sharing another amused look, when his Soul Pager beeped.
He looked, and his brows knit together.
"Ooh, it seems some people might need me."
"As busy as ever, I see Captain." Akon musingly spoke.
"Always am it seems~" Zensuke gleams. "Akon-san, I'll leave the running of the Hollow searches to you, ping me if there's any Hollow activity is detected within Soul Society."
"Yes Captain." Akon dutifully said.
Nemu looks to Zensuke, who gave her a kind smile. "Captain, may I attend?"
Mayuri opened his mouth, but before he could finish, Zensuke called "I'll have some assistants for you." which Mayuri accepted with a nod, as Zensuke turned to Nemu.
"Of course you can~ I'll just finish up here, and I'll meet you at the front." Nemu bowed, and walked off, Zensuke turned to Mayuri. "Mayuri-san, you can continue your experimentations while I'm gone. And excellent work on that drug~"
"Thank you, dear Captain. Safe journey." Mayuri waved, a somewhat sarcastic look on his face, though Nemu hypothesized that Mayuri was putting on a front and actually liked hearing Zensuke's praise. "Though, if you want, you can tell me what you're working on."
"I'm not working on anything right now." Zensuke replies with a gleaming smile.
Mayuri scoffed. "Yeah, sure you're not. You're always working on something. We fellow scientists never simply sit back and do nothing. While we have many differences, that is a similarity that I'd happily share. Tell me the secrets, from Lieutenant to Captain, be a good Captain and tell me what's going on."
"Okay, I do have one experiment I'm thinking of trying. But, I haven't finished the thesis yet. When I do, I'll let you take a look, maybe we could work on it together~" Zensuke smiles cheerfully. "Safe experiments~ And remember-"
"No Gotei 13, or anyone innocent, I know." Mayuri sighed, wishing it wasn't so.
"We work so well together, don't we Mayuri-san~?" Zensuke said with a defusing smile.
Mayuri turned his head, not admitting to anything as Zensuke glanced at Akon, who nods, so Zensuke left, assured Akon would tell him if Mayuri tried anything.
Mayuri himself watched his Captain leave, and furrowed his brows.
While he wouldn't admit this aloud, getting to speak to someone like Zensuke who he'd admit was quite an intellectual, even if he didn't always see eye to eye with him, was a good thing for Mayuri, and he got to do mostly the experiments he wished to, so he was satisfied.
Zensuke sailed through his duties for the day, together with Nemu, seeing a notable change within the young girl, understanding that she was learning more, seeing her evolve in a sense was something outstanding in Zensuke's eyes.
When it came time to relax, Zensuke sat within a hot spring within the Human World, alone, without anything covering him since he was alone right now, and didn't expect any company any time soon.
It was a quiet place where he could ponder his thoughts, to relax, and to let all of the thoughts of concerns simply melt away.
Or that's what he was going to do, when he felt a presence coming closer to his area.
He sensed it was Yoruichi.
She was moving quickly towards him, to do what she needed to do.
When she arrived, she was behind him, not making a sound.
"Hey, Yoruichi-san, thanks for looking out for the town, Dad was busy with making some finishing touches."
"Not a problem." Yoruichi's human voice trickled through her mouth.
"Still, I appreciate it. Soon, Sosuke-sans gonna begin, and so will we."
"Yes." Yoruichi approached from behind, her feet carrying her across the smooth platform around the hot spring. "Are you okay with going up against him?"
"Yeah, I'll be okay, thanks for asking Yoruichi-san. He has to be stopped."
Yoruichi's conflicting heart came to meet her face, as she stepped into the water.
His eyes swim to her, and he was taken aback by her beauty immediately.
She was fully naked, her chest was on full view.
The womanly shape of her slender frame, the sexy curves Yoruichi naturally possessed.
She made no attempt to hide anything.
Her beauty was something no one could resist, and Zensuke was no different.
His heart was taken by the beautiful young woman.
Yoruichi in turn saw Zensuke's entire form, her face beginning to tinge with a cute pink colour.
"Well, I'm glad to see there's no towel. I thought I didn't need mine either." Yoruichi whispered hungrily, her eyes shifting to his hips.
Zensuke's face matched Yoruichi's own. "I can see."
His teasing tone filled Yoruichi's body with heat, circulating her breasts, as she pulls in closer.
"Then we agree, no need for anything to get in the way." She said with a sultry smile, her hand reaching out, and took his own.
Their fingers lace together, as she perches down before him, her fully naked form playing havoc with his senses, as she pulls in even closer, her chest flowing through the water, making ripples all around them.
Yoruichi shined a smile of victory upon seeing how stimulated he became because of her, his eyes only on her.
"Tell me something, when we parted those years before..." Yoruichi looked into his eyes, her emotions as clear as day on her face.
Zensuke lifts an eyebrow up with a soft smile. "Worst time of my life."
Yoruichi felt the same thing, a resonance flooding through her entire system.
"Yes, but we can be together now. We've missed time together, being apart, but we can make that up now." Her hand that was enclosed around his, was brought to her breast, their fingers unravelling, Yoruichi massaging his hand so it fully enveloped her soft breast. "You have such a wonderful touch, so strong, gentle, tender."
Zensuke's senses were near blown with touching her chest, the softness alone would drive any sane man wild, her skin was so smooth and silky, hormones fired through him, stirring his libido and when she began pulling closer, his breathing became more laboured, her sultry sweet smile was able to send heat to his body.
Yoruichi's eyes scan down his body, seeing his excitement, her teeth rut across her lower lip, as her fingers run down from his chest, snaking all the way down to his lower abdomen.
"Ever since I saw you again, all I've thought about is being with you. In the past, how you stood beside me, always fulfilling my requests, and being ready to move with me. If I could have one more request fulfilled, though its a selfish one."
"Tell me." He coaxed, wanting to hear her desires.
Yoruichi took in a deep breath, feeling excitement throughout her body. "Then it would be us together."
Zensuke's lips curl up. "As your former subordinate, I would be honoured to fulfil that request."
Yoruichi's heart thuds in her chest, beating madly, her sensual looking lips smoothly rubbing together, as she took the plunge.
Their lips coming closer, and she saw he moved in time with her, showing his full willingness to be with her.
"All these years, Zensuke. I really did miss you." Yoruichi confessed, their lips inches apart.
Zensuke's free hand moves from his leg, to her shoulder, pulling her closer.
She came onto his thighs, as his hand slowly moves down her smooth back, electricity sparking from his fingertips, pulsating urges from Yoruichi.
His hand rested on her lower back, holding her close to his body. His touch on her was like no other, setting fireworks off in her body.
Her breasts soon push up against his chest, a deep flush dancing on her cheeks, his hand removing from her breast, and cups her own, their fingers entwining with one another's.
"I missed you, so much, Yoruichi-san…" Zensuke revealed his true feelings, staring her right in the eye with a kind smile on his face.
Yoruichi couldn't help but feel desired, adored, loved, his eyes displaying all in one single gaze, his soft smile entangling her heart, she couldn't keep herself back for long, her body ached for his own.
Yoruichi went in, and brought their lips together, in a passionate rhythm of their unyielding affection for one another.
Zensuke affectionately held the young woman in his arms, his fingertips lightly dancing along her upper and lower back, strumming his fingers sensually, just a light touch that brought Yoruichi's desires to the forefront of her mind.
Their passions continued for the longest of times, making up for lost time…
As that was going on, Bambietta sat in her room, thoughts rattling off in her mind about what was going on with His Majesty, and how they'd fulfil the requests, considering a few factors from the ability for them to do it, and the fact that they didn't wish to do it.
Liltotto entered her room, without a care in the world, seeing Bambietta seething at her.
"Excuse you!" Bambietta demands.
Liltotto shrugs. "I just want you to know, I don't think I can do what His Majesty wishes for."
Bambietta bites her lower lip. "Lil, you know if you don't do as he says, he could take your powers back, he could do worse, and kill you. Don't you want to live, and see us flourish like we always dreamed?"
"At the expense of killing people that have been nothing but kind to us, I'll pass. I can't. Its difficult to even think about it. But that's how it is, and I'll accept the punishments."
Bambietta chewed on her lower lip. "You're saying dangerous things. Are you really going to do that for the Shinigami?"
"For them, for you all, and for myself." She clarified. "I can't kill someone who's been good to us, especially Zensuke Urahara, who's not only been good to us, but to the Quincy as a whole. More would be dead, thousands, had he not stopped that madman from going along with his experiments. Our families, everyone would've been captured, and killed. And now...His Majesty wishes to cause problems like this..."
Bambietta knew she was right.
She also suspected the others felt the same thing.
Looking at her friends eyes, Bambietta exhaled. "I get it, I really do. I don't like it either, I don't understand why he'd make us come here, and wait this long to give us this objective. He must've realized that we would mingle with the Shinigami, he must've known that we'd come across Zensuke Urahara, who's helped the Quincy. What are his motives? I don't know…"
"I think this might be a test. Either kill Zensuke or Rukia. And the only logical one we could take out is Rukia Kuchiki." Liltotto explained. "But, now its a question of if we throw away all the good will they've given us, and I just can't do that. If this was Mayuri Kurotsuchi, in a heartbeat I would do it. But not Zensuke Urahara, nor Rukia Kuchiki, she didn't hold any grudges to us even after you all attacked her. I can't go through with it, and I think the others feel the same."
Bambietta nods slowly, and takes Liltotto's hand. "Then we'll think of what we need to do."
Liltotto nods her head. "I'm going to see how the others feel."
"I'll be down in a minute, just let me freshen up."
Liltotto didn't have a problem with that, and quietly left the room, closing the door behind her.
On her own, Bambietta looked down at herself, then her eyes shift close to a mirror, staring at her reflection.
Tightened her hand, as she stood, Bambietta walking to a dresser close by, looking down at a picture of her, and her friends resting on the top.
Exhaling deeply, Bambietta's eyes begin to flicker, her mouth dry, her hand shaking, conflict in her eyes.
"I'm so sorry…but I've gotta protect my friends…His Majesty wont stop…he'll kill us all if we don't do something…I can't let that happen, those girls might annoy me, but they're the closest people to me…I have to do something, or we all could be killed..."
With her confidence flip-flopping and her mind muddled on what was the correct path to take, Bambietta thought about the best path to take, to make sure His Majesty didn't take the people she cared about away.
End chapter!
So this chapter had a few things going on, between Zensuke, and Rukia bonding a little as he trains her. Nel and Zensuke have a moment together, with him promising to get her 'brothers' and her back to where they wish to go, though Nel's becoming more accustomed to living at Orihime's. Orihime's showing a little worry due to what Zensuke going to face the King of Hueco Mundo, but believes in Zensuke, and Yoruichi makes her motives very clear on what she wishes her relationship to be with Zensuke, who very much reciprocates, and finally, Bambietta's making a hard decision, a decision she doesn't wish to do, but a decision she thinks is for the best.
Ooh yeah, lemons are gonna be starting very, very soon!
Well, until next time, thanks for reading!
Zensuke; Nemu, Orihime, Rukia, Toshiro (fem), Rangiku, Yoruichi, Momo, Nel,