" I know you will Ichigo. I'm sorry I tell you what I see. I just can't keep this to myself anymore . I know I have to be ready for anything that might happen. Even if it means I die trying." Hoshi was determined to be a fighter. She thought it wasn't in her nature to fight, but the more she learned about her abilities , the more she relized it was.

Tetsu entered the room and said ," It's ready you two. " He said with a smile . He didn't hear what they were talking about. He knew whatever it was about , talking about it would help Hoshi.

They went back to the kitchen and sat down. Tetsu had the food on the table. He started the first dish and handed it to Hoshi, who handed it to Ichigo. They ate in silence for a little bit. Hoshi had a feeling they were being watched by something. It wasn't familiar to her. Tetsu noticed it too. He didn't dare check it out until he knew what he was up against.

((hm....))

(( Is everything ok? I can change my last post if you want me to.))

Meanwhile in Hueco Mundo, Aizen was getting the next phase of his plan ready. He was glad Tetsuya was leaving for the week, leaving Hoshi alone. He had placed a spy in the Matsuda household. It was a kido spell that allowed the one who used it to monitor an area. Tetsu was good at kido but not at Aizen's level . Aizen knew once Tetsu figured it out it would be too late . The spell would dissipate once someone realized it was there. Aizen knew it was a matter of time before Hoshi was here .

Tetsu realized what it was and a small flash lit up the room. He put his head in his hands and said," I think Aizen has been listening to us. He knows now I'll be gone for the week . That flash was a high level kido spell used to monitor an area. I've used something similar, but that was beyond my kido abilities. Aizen is going to make his move once I'm gone Ichigo. " Hoshi was terrified at what her dad said.

Aizen knew that was going to happen. He would soon send someone to bring Hoshi to him.

((no no, it's okay))

Ichigo put his plate in the dishwasher, and then blinked as the flash took place. He then saw Tetsu become depressed and how Aizen now knew about him leaving for the week.

"He may know that you're going away, but he doesn't know about her allies nor about my evolved power..." Ichigo said. He knew how powerful the man was, especially since he stopped his bankai with one finger and then cause such a wound. "However, and I'll talk to Kisuke about it, I think they'll need Bankai by then." He said, surprising Hoshi and Tetsu.

"That's good thing that he doesn't know about those things. He doesn't know about my Bankai either. " Tetsu said as he put his dish in the dishwasher and started putting things away. "I'm ready to do anything it might take to defeat Aizen . " Hoshi said as ashe helped her dad out . Tetsu was going to help Hoshi master her shikai. He still wasn't sure what type she had. Tetsu was glad Shinji did contact Ichigo. He wasn't sure before. He wouldn't say how he knew the visords. It would be best if it was left unsaid for now." Aizen is stronger than I remember him being. Even when I saw him a few weeks ago , something was different about his power. Maybe you might know what it might be." Tetsu said as he finished up. He knew Urahara left something out on Monday, when he heard about the events of the summer.

Hoshi wasn't confident she could achieve Bankai. Indigo said that she would let her know when she was ready. But Indigo knew Hoshi would be able to do it in a few months. She didn't tell Hoshi that though. She knew Hoshi needed to get use to using her shikai first.

Tetsu sat down in a chair after Ichigo told him what had happened absorbing the information."It's terrible what he did to Rukia and the betrayal of the other two captains. Though I'm not surprised they did defect. I did once years ago, hear those three discussing what to do about me . It makes more sense now that something was different. I knew he felt stronger than before . We have to stop what ever he has planned. Who knows what he has done in the last few weeks to get his plan in motion. I don't think he expected me to come back here or Hoshi becoming a shinigami , but he's probably made some adjustments to what ever he has planned. I am willing to do what ever needs to be done to help. " Tetsu knew going back to the Soul Society opened a door that he thought he would never open again. He knew they needed all the help they could get.He looked at the time and it was later than he expected " I'm sorry about keeping you so late Ichigo. Tell your dad I'm sorry about that. I hope to see you tomorrow sometime. " They were going to start training around 10 in the morning but he didn't know what else Ichigo had planned.

After Ichigo left Tetsu was thinking about the events of the day. He had just finished talking to Hoshi about tomorrow's training plan. He hoped the girls were ready for what was planned. There was much to think about . He wondered why they wanted to see what his reiastu level was since he left all those years ago . Tetsu almost was promoted to a third seat position. But Aizen had denied his transfer to the other squad. Tetsu hoped they didn't re enlist him. He didn't want Hoshi to have to live in the Soul Society . He wanted her to have as normal life as she could in the living world.

Hoshi fell asleep quickly. She hoped things would go well for her dad and he didn't have to stay.Hoshi hoped things would be normal and she didn't have to worry about Aizen getting her. She thought he wanted her dead, but in reality he wanted her alive .

Ichigo soon came upon the darkened clinic, seeing only one light on in the upper room. Sighing lightly, he quietly unlocked the door and headed inside, relocking the door and quietly heading up to bed. He'd tell his father everything in the morning. He then fell into the bed before quickly falling into a dreamless sleep.

Isshin was up at his desk, looking at paperwork for the clinic. However, his mind wasn't paying attention on the papers in front of him. He was thinking about his son and friends who were involved in a fight that they shouldn't have to deal with in the first place. He looked to a picture of his wife before rubbing his eyes. Misaki...if you were alive what would you say to my foolish ideas? He thought to himself before finally turning the light off and heading to bed himself. Tomorrow, Ichigo and his friends would be put through training.

Hoshi woke up the next day. She didnt think her dad was up yet . She looked at the picture of her mom. " I wonder if my mom knew about dad. Probably not. I wonder if she would be proud of me for wanting to protect him? I hope shes at peace in the Soul Society? I miss you so much mom. I hope you and grandma are together again." Hoshi thought to herself. She took a shower and got ready for the day.She hoped she was ready to get stronger. Her dad had told her she would gain confidence in her abilities as she grew stronger. She still felt weak. Though Indigo-San said otherwise. They had been conversing more each day. Hoshi was making toast for both her and her dad as he came down the steps.

Tetsu was ready for today. He could tell Hoshi was too. He had to find a way to boost her confidence in herself.He made some rice and eggs to go with the toast .

They still had a few hours to go before they left. Hoshi called to remind Tatsuki. She was going to remind her yesterday but didn't see her after school. Hoshi was tense about her dad leaving for the week. She knew he would be safe. Tetsu told her things would be alright and to keep an eye out for strange things . He said worrying made things harder to detect. He knew she needed to trust her instincts. He hoped today would give her the confidence she needed. They left the house and walked to Urahara's . Tetsu knew it would be better to walk that distance than to drive there due to last nights incident. He wondered what else Aizen knew about him and Hoshi.

Ichigo saw Tatsuki heading towards Urahara's shop and waved a greeting towards her as he walked towards the girl. "Morning Ryu-chan, sleep well?" he asked as he got a simple somewhat as a response. It seemed as if she was still half asleep. This might wake her up, even though she'll be pissed... he thought to himself before telling her that he had some bad news, causing Tatsuki to fully wake up.

"What's wrong?" she asked as she heard everything that happened last night at the Matsuda household. Once she absorbed the information that Ichigo told her, she growled lightly.

"Let me get this straight...that bastard was spying on Hoshi-chan and Tetsu-san this whole time?" She asked as fire started forming in her eyes. All she received was a nod from Ichigo, causing her growl to grow in volume. She was now determined to achieve the next level and obtain Bankai, even if it killed her. They both headed towards the shop and their teachers.

Tetsu and Hoshi met Ichigo and Tatsuki on the way to Urahara's. "Hello you two. Ready for today? Ichigo your dad called me before I left the house. He'll be here as soon as he can. He said he had to take care of something before he did arrive." Hoshi was quiet as they walked. She still had the feeling she was being watched . She hoped it was still the shock from last night.

"I'm ready as I can ever be. Although I have no idea what I can train in..." he said, knowing that his dad would meet up with them later. He thanked Tetsu all the same for letting him know. He also noticed that Hoshi was looking around her every few seconds. "Hoshi-chan, you okay?"

Tatsuki returned Tetsu's hello with one of her own . "Not only am I ready for today, but Tetsu-san...Ichigo told me about what happened last night. Is it true?" She asked, getting a nod from Tetsu. "I see..." She said, holding her anger in. She also noticed that Hoshi was being quiet, and watched her out of the corner of her eye, concerned.

( sorry about taking so long. I was watching Warehouse 13 and Eureka. )


"I'll be alright. I'm just a little scared from last night. " Tetsu reassured her that things were fine now. He needed to talk to Kisuke about this incident. Tetsu wanted to also tell him his decision about going back. He had met the two shinigami in the park. He wanted a neutral area when he talked to them . They arrived at Urahara's and went down to the trainig area. That's where Urahara was .

((yay, another WH 13 fan! I don't watch Eureka though. Also I was thinking about Isshin getting a dead body for Asami to possess, what do you think about it? She couldn't do much fighting, but she could maybe do something similar to Don (the guy who goes "Spirits are always with you"))

Tatsuki followed and headed downstairs as well. She wondered just what was keeping Ichigo's father though as she heard him following her down to the training grounds.

( I like that idea! It's always nice to meet other WH13 fans.:) ) After Tetsu walked around a little he got out of his Gigai. He didn't remember the last time he had been in this form. This way he could help Tatsuki and Hoshi get in their spirit form. Hoshi looked for Asami, knowing the shy ghost was terrified of her dad. Hoshi knew Asami was around but hadn't appeared yet. He hoped he could help Isshin get in to his spirit form . He knew his friend was regaining his reiatsu quicker over the last few months.

((^_^))

Tatsuki looked around embarrassed just a little. Last time she became a shinigami, it was because she passed the test that allowed her to become one. Other than that, she didn't know how to transform into her shinigami form. "Um Ichigo, could I borrow your badge?" She asked.

Ichigo nodded and took the badge out of his pocket. He put it to his chest first as his spirit form came out. Moving his body to the side, he noticed Asami to the side, trying to hide because of Tetsu and the other shinigami in the room. He then returned to the center where his badge laid and picked it up before giving it to Tatsuki. "Just have the badge hit your chest, that's all you have to do." He explained before Tatsuki took the badge from him and doing as he said.

Tetsu knew the girls needed a way to get out of their bodies incase they needed to fight. He had helped Hoshi get out of hers.After the training he would figure something out . He looked for the small ghost girl Hoshi had befreinded . He knew Asami was afraid of him and the other shinigami.

Asami knew she had to trust the shingami. She trusted Hoshi and Tatsuki. Rukia was alright she guessed, She hid behind Hoshi as they waited. Who were they waiting for. Most of the people that had been here before were here already.

Hoshi knew Asami was behind her trying to hide. Hoshi did her best to calm her down." It's okay Sami-chan , they want to help you find a way to help me. " I know Hoshi , but I've always been afraid of shinigami. I don't know why though.

Urahara was glad Tetsu had decided to testify. He was also concerned about the incident last night. Urahara knew that kido spell. That one inparticular was a very risky one to use since it took much time , focus and energy to complete. If Aizen was able to pull it off , then his power must be increasing. Urahara promised to keep an eye on Hoshi while Tetsu was gone . He would also help in finding a way for the two new shinigami to leave their bodies when needed. He had an idea but he would have to ask Tetsu , Isshin and maybe Ichigo if his idea would be allowed.

Isshin soon appeared at the shop, a grin on his face. Ichigo proposed the idea of a ghost inhabiting a dead body. He knew that it was theoretically possible, but his son was also wondering if the body had a large amount of reiatsu if it was possible for the ghost to access it. He hated testing ghosts, but the ideas that his son proposed was too intriguing to ignore. Heading inside, he saw both Urahara and Tetsu talking.