" You're welcome." Hoshi said with a small smile and put a blanket on Ichigo. She knew how cold the house could get at night." See you in the morning." She said and went upstairs to get ready for bed. She got in her pajamas and looked out her window, sensing something outside, but not seeing anything. She hoped that the Bount weren't out there waiting for her to fall asleep. Hoshi crawled into bed , seeing Elva already fast asleep and turned off the light.

"See you in the morning," Rukia responded before lying down on the futon and getting comfortable on it before falling asleep.

Byakuya was outside the house, watching it from the air. After Rukia and Kurosaki went inside, Byakuya used his shikai to create another barrier over the one that Tetsu had on his house. The several Sakura petals were hidden from both spiritual and physical view, hopefully alerting Byakuya if anyone tried anything during the night.

Hoshi woke up with a start and looked at the clock. It was 12:30 am and Hoshi felt an evil presence nearby. She quietly got dressed and looked out the window. Something didn't feel right to her and that made Hoshi feel uneasy that something bad was going to happen soon.

Tetsu also woke up and sensed the barrier being attacked. He knew that it would hold as long the the Dolls were not going at full strength. He had regained some strength and would fight to keep Hoshi safe if the barrier did fail.

Tetsu sensed the attack cease and sensing Byakuya nearby. Tetsu was gratful that someone was able to keep watch over the house tonight. He knew that tomorrow they would have to get a plan together to get Tatsuki out of the Bount's hands. He also knew that Hoshi would want to help.

Hoshi finished her shower and got dressed in a red longsleeved shirt and blue jeans. Hoshi wanted to be able to help rescue Tatsuki, and not feel useless. " Morning Elva-chan. " She said to her friend, knowing the attack had woken Elva up also. Hoshi brushed her hair and put it in a ponytail. " Morning you guys. " Hoshi said when she got down the stairs and saw that Ichigo and Rukia were awake.Hoshi hoped that she wasn't the only one who sensed the attack last night.

"Morning" Elva said before yawning lightly. The only thing that Elva did during the attack was turn invisible. She was glad to see that Hoshi was okay and that their shared vision about Hoshi being kidnapped. She just wished that she could have done more to help her friend.

"Morning Hoshi-san," Rukia said with a slight yawn, glad to see that the Doll who tried attacking didn't complete its mission. "Are you alright after last night Hoshi-san?" she asked.

" I am alright." Hoshi said solemnly. She sat down in a chair thinking about last night, wondering what else the Bount would do to get her . Hoshi would fight to make sure they wouldn't , feeling determined to fight back.

" There's plenty of cereal or if you would like both me and Hoshi can make some eggs and toast for you." Tetsu said, hoping that Hoshi was alright.He noticed the determined look on her face and knew she wanted to help.

Testu nodded and went to the kitchen, with Hoshi following to help. Hoshi knew it would be difficult to convince everyone that she wanted to fight. " I know if I do go I might just make things worse than they already are. But I don't want feel useless and do nothing to help. "Hoshi thought as she got the cereal ready and put milk in the bowls. She got spoons and took two bowls to the living room. Her dad had taken his bowls already to the living room and handing a bowl and spoon to Ichigo and Rukia. Hoshi handed a bowl and spoon to Tetsu before she took one for herself.

Ichigo and Rukia thanked Tetsu as they ate their cereal in silence. Both were waiting for Hoshi to speak up, knowing that she wanted to help also. They knew it was a risk, but a risk that was worth taking since this way they would know she was with them.

Hoshi ate her cereal in silence, waiting for the right moment to speak up. "Rukia-San? Would I be able to help you and Ichigo rescue Tatsuki? I want to help as much as I can to fight the Bount with you. " Hoshi said once she had finished eating. She knew it was a risk to ask, but it took her a lot of courage to do so.

Rukia finished her cereal before answering. "It's a risk to take you with us," she started saying, seeing Hoshi's shoulders slump lightly. "However, it's a risk both Ichigo and I are going to risk," she finished, seeing a smile on her face.

"I may need your help also Star-chan. The cero I'm gonna have to use is going to take a lot out of me. I might need you to lend me some energy," Ichigo said in a serious tone.

Hoshi nodded solemnly, knowing that they would need her to lend them energy. She was willing to do anything that they needed her to do and was glad that she would be allowed to help .

Tetsu had finished up and went to the backyard to wait for the captains. He had received a message earlier that they wanted to discuss how to go about fighting the Bount. Tetsu was feeling better, but knew it would be best to recover his reiatsu further.