She wasn't sure what she was hearing and signaled silently to Ichigo . She had kept close to him when they had split up to look for Tatsuki. Hoshi felt uneasy that they hadn't run into any Bount yet.

Ichigo understood and checked the door before sensing Tatsuki. Opening the door, he was glad to see her, but scowled lightly at how hurt she looked.

Yoruichi dodged a doll before counter-attacking. Seeing that a male was controlling the doll in front of her, she started to go after the young man.

Hoshi hated to see Tatsuki so hurt and rushed to take the cloth out of her friends mouth. She tried to untie the ropes but they were too tight for Hoshi to untie.

The young man had to dodge out of the way while controlling his doll, but knew it would be impossible. He was glad the others were more experienced in combat than he was.

"Star-chan, move," Ichigo said in a gentle order. Seeing that she got out of his way, Ichigo took Zangetsu off his back and used his Zanpakuto in order to cut through the knots.

Hoshi kept watch in case someone walked in on them. She hoped that the others had found Vincent, knowing she couldn't face Elva if they couldn't find him.

Tatsuki slowly moved her limbs as blood circulated through them after being tied up like that. Once she could stand, she did so slowly, hoping that her legs could withstand her weight. Once she did, she glared at Ichigo. "Make a joke about this..." she started to say before Ichigo quickly made sure that he would never do such a thing. "Thanks...for coming Straw-kun, Star-chan," she said.

Ichigo shrugged and replied that it really wasn't a big deal. "You're my friend, of course I'd come," he said. "Now then...why don't we show them why it isn't wise to poke a dragon?" he asked.

Hoshi nodded , glad her Tatsuki was safe now. " We better get a move on. I sense someone coming. " Hoshi said getting tense. She knew there was fighting going on both inside and outside of the house. She wished she knew how to sense a Seer better, often having a hard time sensing Elva.

Both Tatsuki and Ichigo nodded. Tatsuki would have liked to wield Ryuenjin, but she didn't like the idea of her body being in this place any longer than it had to be and decided not to use her necklace to go into Shinigami form.

Hoshi kept her senses open as they moved through the house. Hoshi tensed ," I think someone is following us. I know it isn't anyone that was with us, but I don't know if it is a Bount or not." Hoshi said in a whisper, hoping it was Vincent. She hoped he would be able to trust her and the other Shinigami when they found him.

The female Bount was following the Shinigami, hoping that they could help her. She grimaced in pain from when their leader attacked her. It wasn't a serious wound, but it was still bleeding and she didn't know if she could last much longer or if someone else came for her. She just hoped that they didn't attack her at first sight.

Hoshi stopped walking and turned around to see the woman following them, seeing the woman was injured. Hoshi had the feeling the woman needed her help and suddenly remembered her dad's words about how sometimes the enemy can still be an ally.Hoshi hoped this wasn't a trap.

The woman saw one of the Shinigami turn around and look at her. Seeing that it was the Seer they were trying to capture, she froze for a few seconds in fear, not knowing if Hoshi was going to kill her or not. Or give her friends the information that there was an injured Bount behind them. She tried moving away from them, wincing in pain as her hand instantly moved to her side.

Hoshi didn't know what to do. She felt she could trust the woman , but at the same time was afraid that she would be captured . If this was a trap she would fight to get out of it. " I'm of no use to them if I die trying to escape. "Hoshi thought as she moved a little closer noticeing the woman was in pain. " You won't hurt me if I help you?" Hoshi said ,feeling scared. She had the feeling that the woman could help them find Vincent and get him to safety.

The woman heard Hoshi speak and nodded, "I won't hurt you, I promise." she said with gritted teeth.

Hoshi nodded as she thought of a plan. " If I help you ,will you help us find Vincent? " Hoshi asked, knowing it was a huge risk to ask a Bount for help. She had a theroy on why she couldn't sense Vncent, knowing Ichigo would listen to it, but not sure if the Captains would consider the idea she had on getting Vincent to safety.

The woman knew that Hoshi was taking advantage of the situation, but she would have done the same if the roles were reversed. She nodded all the same.

Ichigo noticed that Hoshi wasn't with them and looked around. Seeing her conversing with one of the Bount, he was alarmed. Reaching for Zangetsu, he was about to go into action before he realized something: the Bount wasn't attacking or trying to restrain Hoshi. He didn't put Zangetsu back, but he did keep an eye on the two and waited to see what the outcome was.

Hoshi sensed Ichigo nearby." I'll be right back I promise." Hoshi said as she turned around." Ichigo I have an idea. She is badly injured and I offered to help her if she would help us find Vincent. I can't sense him. I have a feeling his spiritual energy is being concealed on purpose. " Hoshi said hoping he would listen to her . Hoshi wished she knew the female Bount's name, knowing the Bount might not trust either her or Ichigo.

Ichigo nodded at the theory, seeing it making sense. He still kept Zangetsu out, in case the woman decided to betray them. However, he did see that she was hurt and reluctantly put his blade away, knowing that she'd die otherwise without their help. "Alright I'll trust her...for now, but she tries anything..." he said, leaving the rest of the sentence unsaid.

Turning around, he asked for the woman's name.

"I'm Junko Harada." She said , feeling weaker.

" We need to get you out of here." Hoshi said as she went help Junko. Hoshi knew they were not safe here.

Ichigo knew that they weren't safe here and Junko needed healing. Turning towards Tatsuki and the others, he nodded, making his decision. He just hoped his father or Orihime could heal the wound.

Hoshi followed Ichigo helping Junko and keeping her senses high. She hoped that the wound could be healed and that she could help them.

Tatsuki kept an eye out for any Bounts that wanted to attack them. She wanted to see some action and get some payback on those that hurt her.

Hoshi sensed them being followed . It was evil presence she had sensed a week ago. She knew that she had to get Junko to Orihime quickly, sensing the woman get weaker.

Tatsuki sensed the evil presence as well. "Ichigo, get them out of here. I'll buy you some time," she said before praying that what she was about to do would work. Focusing on her zanpakuto, she moved her hand to her side...and found it there. Grinning in success, she waited for the evil presence to come closer. She had a bone to pick with these people.

Hoshi hurried with Ichigo to get Junko out of the house and prayed Tatsuki would be safe.

Junko knew the leader was close and cringed at the memory of being hurt. She knew she owed them for saving her life.