Tetsu smiled and went upstairs to get the flier. He was glad that Katia was feeling comfortable around him. " Here it is." He said when he got back to the training area and handed it to Katia.

"Thanks uncle," Katia said with more conviction, seeing as Tetsu didn't mind the title as she took the flyer from his outstretched hand. Reading through the descriptions, she finally decided on a plain cheese pizza.

" Uryu what would you like? Me and Hoshi will eat anything. " Tetsu said. He hoped he could build relationships with his niece and nephew.

(FYI, computer died on me. Using iPod to type)

"I say we go with Katia's decision, uncle," Ishida said. He had a feeling that Tetsu wouldn't mind him calling him that

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" Alright. " Tetsu said with a smile. " Let's head back to the kitchen and I'll order the pizza. "

Hoshi was glad that things had went well. She hoped that she could have a good relationship with her cousins.

Ichigo wandered around in his mind state, wondering just why he was there, or why he was drawn into his mind scape. Before long, he heard the voice of his hollow echo through the area, as well as that of his Shinigami spirit. Following the reiatsu that they left behind, he eventually made it to the two.

"What is it?" he asked after a while of silence.

"Ichigo...your Hollow and I have found something interesting about the Mugetsu technique," Tensa Zangetsu said to him, causing Ichigo to raise an eyebrow, but from here, his hollow took over the speaking.

"If our Seer pet can master her second power, then you can go into the form for a second time, without the side effects" he said

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Katia and Ishida followed Hoshi and Tetsu up the stairs.

Tetsu ordered the pizza and joined the others in the living room to talk. He was glad things were going well.

Hoshi hoped she could finally master her second power, since she had a feeling that she might need to use it for something important.

"You're telling me that I can use Mugetsu and instantly regain my powers if Hoshi learns how to master her father's power?" Ichigo asked as his Hollow nodded, although he did explain that it would take a whole year to recharge the physical power necessary to use it again, to which Ichigo nodded at.

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"I wish you had told us all about this sooner uncle," Ishida said. He understood why they were kept separated before an idea came to him. "Katia, would the Vandenreich react to a Hollow attack? Either in their base or in the real world?" he asked. If they did, then it could be possible for either himself or Katia herself to gather her things in the confusion.

" In their base they would. They try to keep out of what is happening. " Katia said wondering what Ishida was planning.

" I wish I would have too, but as your grandma always said , things will always be revealed at the right time. " Tetsu said.

"I suppose," he said as they waited for the pizzas. He would wait until he was alone with Katia to explain his plan, knowing that it borderlined on being just as reckless as Ichigo was every day.

Tetsu got up and paid for the pizzas when they arrived. " What would everyone like to drink?"He asked.

"Sprite please," Katia responded as Ishida nodded his head as well.

Hoshi followed her dad to get the sprite and the silverware. She brought out two glasses and handed them to Ishida and Katia. Tetsu brought out some for him and Hoshi along with some plates and silverware.

"thank you" both Katia and Ishida said before starting to eat.

Hoshi started to eat and wondered about Katniss. She hoped her friend was going to be alright if she was training. Hoshi thought it was a little strange to train for three days straight and made a note to ask Ichigo.

Ichigo was let go of his mind scape and exited to find himself sitting on his bed, his body covered in sweat. I could use the Mugetsu...without the cost? That doesn't seem right...it seems like this is all out of an RPG or something,' the shinigami substitute thought to himself as he calmed himself down. Although a stray thought did enter his mind, especially with what his Hollow said.

'That archer friend of yours...she has to be careful with her training. Otherwise...she could become like you King.'

" I hope you two had a good time tonight. I'm happy that you both are my family. " Hoshi said to both Ishida and Katia. She didn't feel alone like she had before.

Ishida wasn't the kind of person who was sappy or lovey-duvey like that so just nodded his head in acknowledgement, although there was a small smile on his face.

"I'm also happy that you're my family Hoshi-chan, Ishida-kun. Thank you so much for telling me about my family..." Katia said, as a small amount of tears started falling unbidden from her eyes. They weren't tears of sorrow, but tears of joy. She had always feared that she would never find out anything about her past and now she knew.

Hoshi smiled and gave Katia a small hug." Maybe tomorrow after the training we can go through the photos I have and both of you can have the ones you want." She said. Hoshi was feeling concerned since her dad was on the phone and had the feeling it was someone from Soul Society. She had told her dad about the vision , not wanting him to find out from someone else.

Katia returned the hug hesitantly, not used to the gesture. "I would like that," she replied softly as she started rubbing her eyes, trying to get the tears to stop.

"Tetsu-sama, I have good news and bad news for you," Toushiro said over the phone, instantly contacting him once the meeting of captains concluded. "They believe the seriousness of your daughter's vision and have issued a ban on going to Hueco Mundo based on her vision...that's part of the bad news. If Ichigo found out he was banned from helping his Arrancar friend, things could get chaotic. Furthermore, they found out that you are harboring one of the Vandenreich members and want her turned over to them for questioning," he finished, waiting for the angry rebuttal that he knew was coming.

" Katia is no threat to anyone. She's already told what she knows. She's also still getting use to being free from those monsters." Tetsu said , trying to stay calm. He knew this could get messy if he wasn't careful. He didn't want Katia to have to go and be questioned , having the feeling that it could ruin the progress she was making .

"I understand, but the Elders believe that she knows more than she's telling you and want to hear the information she gave you themselves. We're on a secure line...can I ask you a personal question?" the icy captain asked as he waited for a response.

" You can." Tetsu said. He would do anything to keep those he cared about safe, not wanting to lose the trust that Katia had in everyone. If she did going to Soul Society, Tetsu would do what he could to be with her to make sure his niece would stay safe. There were certain people he still didn't trust.

"Is Katia-san related to you?" Hitsugaya asked. If that was the case, this could actually help the case that he was trying to make for Katia, but at the same time, it could also hurt them as well, seeing as they were protecting a family member.

" She is. She's my niece. " Tetsu said. " Her parents were killed around the same time my wife was. Katia was supposed to live with my mother-in-law but she disappeared shortly after her parent's death.Captain, the Vandenreich took her and who knows what they did to her all these years. I don't want anything bad to happen if she does get questioned. "Tetsu said.