Hoshi woke up knowing the Hollows were gone . She saw Tatsuki and Asami sleeping and Hoshi decided to just lay there with her eyes closed. She hoped that she would get to learn more about what she could do.

Urahara sensed that the Hollows were gone . He would stay up incase he was needed again tonight.

(assuming next day)

Ichigo slowly woke up on the futon given to him by Urahara, remembering that the shopowner gave him the futon so that he could sleep after being up all day and half the night. He slowly got up, seeing that Zangetsu was within arm's length of his body. He then sensed someone inside the room.

"I was wondering when you were going to wake up. You know, if I was an enemy, you'd be dead about five times over?" Rukia asked, causing a grin to form on her face as she saw Ichigo scowl. She held the two necklaces in her hand, one having a star colored emerald and another having a crimson dragon holding an azure orb in its mouth. "I believe you can tell which necklace is for whom, hm?" she asked.

Hoshi woke up that morning on Tatsuki's couch. She remembered the events of last night. She sat up and tried wake up a little more. She would change once she got back to Ichigo's. She didn't dream that night. Which to her was a relief. Asami was still asleep on the floor.

"Yeah, yeah. Anyways, let me get up and into my human body, which means we need to go to Tatsuki's place first. Then you can give them the necklaces." Ichigo said as Rukia nodded, fine with the plan. "Urahara-san, thanks for letting me sleep here for the night," Ichigo said, Rukia saying the same thing and for the necklaces. They then headed out towards Tatsuki's apartment.

Urahara watched them leave . He half expected them to be back later with Tatsuki , Hoshi , and Asami. Urahara knew if Hoshi was anything like her father she would want to train. He knew both girls were closer than they thought to achieving Bankai. He wouldn't say anything unless either of them asked.

Rukia knocked on the the door, hoping that someone in the apartment was awake.

Hoshi went to the door when she heard the knock since Tatsuki was in the shower . She looked through the peephole and saw it was Rukia. She unlocked the door ." Hello Kuchiki-San . Please come in . Tatsuki will be out in a little bit and Asami is just waking up." She was glad to see Rukia again.

"I see," She said, moving to the side so that Ichigo could head inside the apartment as well.

"Morning Star-chan, is my body still here?" He asked, wanting to get back into his body and make sure that it was in full working order.

"Morning to you too. Don't worry, it's still here." Hoshi said with a small smile. She closed the door and locked it after Rukia and Ichigo were inside the apartment. She had the feeling that something was wrong.

Ichigo quickly went to his body and headed into it, before slowly rising and stretching, hearing a few pops from the way his body was positioned throughout the night. "Is anyone using the shower?" He asked, knowing that if he walked in on Tatsuki or Asami in the bathroom, several things would be thrown at him in rapid fashion.

"Hoshi, are you okay? You looked worried," Rukia said, concerned about her friend.

" Tatsu is in the shower, but should be out soon. And Asami is just waking up. " Hoshi said to Ichigo." I'm alright . I just have a lot on my mind right now. With my dad being away and everything else that has happened. " She said to Rukia. It had only been a day since her dad had left and already Aizen had tried to get her.Hoshi felt she had to get stronger in order to protect herself and her friends.

"Alright" Ichigo said, willing to wait for Tatsuki to head out of the shower before taking his own shower. He knew that he would have to wear the same clothes as from last night, but that didn't bother him all that much. He kept an ear to the conversation between Rukia and Hoshi and one ear out for the sound of water turning off so that he could take a shower.

Rukia understood just a little as to what the girl was going through, remembering times of her childhood when she had to fight everyday just to survive.

Hoshi continued to talk to Rukia, when she saw Asami walk in. " Morning Sami-chan. How did you sleep last night?" She gave her friend a smile. She was glad Asami could help them. Hoshi didn't want to see her friends hurt because of her being wanted by Aizen. Hoshi would do anything to protect them.

"I slept good. I'm stiff though." Asami said and smiled when she saw Rukia and Ichigo . Asami still was a little shy around people, but she was doing better in her new surroundings.

Tatsuki stepped out of the shower and dried off before putting some clothes on, hearing what sounded like Ichigo and Rukia in the other room. She then opened the door before seeing what she assumed Ichigo darting in and starting a shower. Shrugging to herself, she headed out to meet the others.

Hoshi saw Tatsuki come in the room . She still hadn't told Ichigo about the dream from the night before. She hoped she would be able to tell him that and ask him a few things. Such as why Ishida seemed to dislike her so much. Those things could wait though. Hoshi was going to enjoy spending time with her friends and not think of the things that bothered her.

Ichigo was in the bathroom, enjoying his shower. He made it short, just in case the hot water would give out on him. Once he got out of the shower, he dried himself off and put the clothes that he had on before back on before heading back into the area where everyone else was at.

"Hey there Straw-chan, welcome back from the dead," Tatsuki said with a slight smirk on her face, knowing the pun that she made. Ichigo scowled lightly at the barb and shook his head, not willing to make a comment about it.

"Rukia, did you bring the necklaces with you?" He asked, getting a gasp of surprise from both Tatsuki and Hoshi and turned towards Rukia who nodded and brought the necklaces out.

Hoshi saw the necklaces and immediately knew the dragon was Tatsuki's and the star was hers. She held hers in the palm of her hand before putting it on. She knew now it was time for her to help. And she was ready for what ever might come.

Tatsuki was impressed with the designs on both necklaces, instantly knowing the one with the dragon was hers, holding it in the palm of her hand after Rukia gave it to her. "It's beautiful..." she muttered, somewhat wishing she had a boyfriend who would give her a necklace like this. She quickly shook her head and then placed the necklace around her neck, feeling the cool metal resting against her neck.

Hoshi was wondering what was going to happen today. She had already taken a shower and had put on the clothes she had on yesterday. Things felt pretty normal in the air for once . " What should we do today?" Hoshi asked after awhile.

"I think first we should go back to my house and get a change of clothes. After that, I'm open for suggestions." Ichigo said

" Sounds like a good idea to me." Hoshi said wanting to get into some more comfortable clothes. She hoped she had the chance to tell him about a few things too.

Tatsuki noticed that Hoshi wanted to tell Ichigo something and wouldn't tell him without the others around. "Why don't you two head back to Ichigo's house, get on some new clothes and then meet us at the movies or something? Just because Aizen is still alive doesn't mean that we shouldn't have at least a little fun."

"That okay with you Star-chan?" Ichigo asked, waiting for Hoshi's response.

" It is alright with me . " Hoshi replied with a smile . A movie was a great idea to her. " Ready to head to your house ?"

Ichigo nodded before the two headed out towards his house. He noticed that Hoshi was fidgeting with the edge of her shirt. Knowing that she was doing it subconsciously and wanting to bring something up but not sure how to start the conversation.

"Star-chan, is there something that you want to tell me?" He asked, noticing Hoshi turn her head towards him, curious as to how he knew.

Hoshi wondered how Ichigo knew she wanted to talk to him . " I do. I had the dream about the faces again. The ones of the people were clearer and when you told me about the captains, I was able to know what they looked like. I know it sounds strange and it scares me that I was able to do that." She said with a solemn look on her face as she continued to walk.