(I know that type of Stress very well, ESPECIALLY when exams are at 7 in the morning)

"I'll let him know while you're taking your shower Hoshi," Katia said, hoping they were able to help.

Ned scanned the surroundings for any shinigami activity in the area. Sensing no one, he notched a flame arrow on his bow. "Ready?" He asked his partner.

( Those are the worst. Mine are at 6 pm but I'll be really tired. when I get home. Luckily I have a month off for break. )

Hoshi nodded and went to take her shower.

"Ready." Melinda said, also getting a flame arrow.

(*blinks* A month? You lucky person you! Even though you still have to work)

"Then let's light things up," Ned said with a small chuckle before charging the flame arrow with his reishi and letting it fly, hitting one of the dry bushes nearby, instantly making it go up as if it were kindling.

Katia headed downstairs, hoping that her uncle was already awake, knowing that he needed to be told as soon as possible.

( Yep. work won't be so bad. It will keep me busy. )

Melinda hit a dead tree with the flame arrow and it instantly caught fire. She was glad that it was warm here even if it was Fall in Australia.

Tetsu saw Katia and saw that she was worried." You alright Katia-chan?" He asked feeling concerned.

(right)

Katia shook her head lightly before she explained her vision to Tetsu, hoping he knew where her vision took place.

Tetsu thought a bit about what Katia had said." It sounds like Australia. I know who's supposed to be the Representatives there and I can tell them about what you told me." Tetsu said. He knew he wouldn't get in trouble for interfering since it dealt with keeping people safe.

"Is there any chance we can go help?" Katia asked, wanting to help. While the Leader treated her fairly, she didn't want anyone to be held prisoner by him. He already had Katniss' friend because of her.

" We wouldn't get there in time.I just sent a message to those patrolling Australia. They'll be able to sense anything off in the air.

The Shinigami did get the message and did split up in search of the girl. One found a fire in the desert near Darwin and had a feeling that something was very off.

"Alright..." Katia said, although she still wanted to help.

Ned was glad that Mel brought the shock arrows, especially since it seemed as if someone tipped the shinigami off about the attack. He was glad that they were able to get away with Jessica, but Mel had taken some serious injuries. Then again, Jessica's parents would need some medical attention as well. Quickly making a portal, he pushed Jessica's bound form through it first, before helping Melinda through it as well.

Tetsu was sad that they hadn't been able to hold off the two Vandenreich members from taking the Seer.He would have to instruct Hoshi and Katia on how to protect their mind in case they both would be attacked." We can start that tonight once I get home. " He said to the girls and heard the doorbell.

Hoshi hoped that she and Katia would be safe and was glad to see that Yoruichi was there.

Jessica was glaring at her captors, wondering why she was taken from her peaceful life.

"And I'm sure that both Kisuke-kun and I will be stepping up Katia and Hoshi's physical training as well," Yoruichi said.

" That sounds like a good idea. Would it be possible for the training to start today once Hoshi and the others get out after lunch? " Tetsu said. He knew about the meeting Travis had this morning with the captains and didn't think that would be too long.


Travis headed toward the Urahara shop feeling the change in the air. He was a bit nervous but was looking forward to building an alliance with these Shinigami.

"I can ask Kisuke before the meeting starts," Yoruichi said as she saw Hoshi coming downstairs.

"Ah Travis-san, you're here early," Kisuke said, glad that Travis was here early, knowing that the captains would approve of that.

" Alright. Thank you so much Yoruichi-San . " Tetsu said. He smiled when he saw Hoshi and Katia come down the stairs. " You girls ready. " He said and saw both of them nod.

" Just wanted to relax a bit before the captains arrived. I debated on wearing my fighting outfit but decided to dress normally. I wanted to show that I was looking for neutral ground and wasn't a threat. " Travis said keeping focused on his surroundings. He knew the captains would be here soon.

"You're welcome," Yoruichi said, glad that Hoshi and Katia were ready for the day. She had heard from her friends in Australia that they weren't able to prevent the kidnapping of the Seer, and wanted to do everything in her power to help protect Katia and Hoshi.

Kisuke nodded in understanding, knowing that this was a big thing for Travis. "That was actually a good idea on your part. Hopefully they'll see that you're no threat," the ex-captain said.

Hoshi kept her guard up as she walked knowing that an attack could happen at anytime. She did try to appear relaxed not wanting anyone to worry.

" I'm glad you think so. I just want to show I mean them no harm." Travis said and tensed up a little bit. He could sense that the captains were just about to arrive.

Kisuke sensed the other captains arriving as well, and sent a small pulse of reishi towards the seal on the door, making sure that it wouldn't let any sound come through so that Katniss could sleep soundly.

"I don't think the attack will start right away Hoshi-chan," Yoruichi said as she saw her be on her guard.

( survived one exam. 2 more to go. Not really worried about the other two though.)

Hoshi relaxed a bit. " Sorry about that. " She knew that events of this morning had made her feel tense.

Travis wondered what was in store for today and would wait till the captains arrived upstairs.This was similar to what his father had once done. Travis knew it was his duty to do the best he could to forge an alliance.

(Then if you're not worried about them, then you're in the clear, right?)

Byakuya came out of the portal a few minutes earlier before stepping aside, letting Unohana step through.

( Yep I am. Good thing about exams is that we get out earlier. I hate driving in the winter.It's been really foggy here lately. )


Travis focused on the spiritual pressure that he started to sense. He wanted to get a good idea on who was entering the gate. He sensed that there was one that was stronger than the other two he sensed and wondered if it was Unohana he sensed.

(that's not good...)

Kisuke sensed the two coming as well and had sensed both Byakuya and Unohana coming. Shaking his head lightly, he could still feel the strength of Unohana's reiatsu, even this far away. 'She hasn't changed a bit,' he thought to himself. Even if she was a healer, you didn't want to get on her bad side.

( We did have some snow , but the temperatures are in the 50's. It's supposed to get colder though.)

Travis sensed the tension and wondered what could have happened. He had a lingering that in some way or another the Vandenreich were the cause of this lingering tension.

(we don't get much snow down here sadly...*sighs* and I thought it was only Unohana and Byakuya that was showing up?)

(oops. Sorry about that. I'll edit my post. We get too much snow in my opinion. Though the local economy depends on it for tourists.)

(no big...and what state relies on the weather to help bolster their economy?)

Byakuya sensed Travis's spiritual energy above them and smirked lightly to himself. While he had set his personal Gate to let them walk out near Kisuke's shop, underneath it wasn't all that bad either. Although, he did wonder why it didn't put them where he wanted to go and made a mental note to check it out later.