"What do you mean? There are hollows that could destroy shinigami powers?" Ichigo asked, completely confused and a little bit scared at the idea of that happening, especially when he just got his powers back. He noticed that his father wasn't telling him everything, and was debating about calling his father out on it.

A few minutes of silence passed the two, before Ichigo finally made up your mind. "There's something else you're not telling me...and I have a feeling that Tetsu-san is involved with you regaining your powers."

"There are hollows that can. But only those type. It was almost like they were created to do that. " Isshin paused a moment. " Yes he is . I asked him to He feels responsible for me losing them. He said that things were getting out of hand and he didn't know how much longer he could keep him and Hoshi safe. That's when I asked him to help me . I don't want to be helpless anymore. See, Tetsu says he's getting weaker the longer he stays here in the living world.He doesn't know why that is but it concerns him greatly . I don't know how much he's told Hoshi about his past either. He's quite stubborn on certain issues. It took me this long to learn why he would fake his own death. " It wasn't easy for Isshin to tell his son all this information. Ichigo needed to know this if he was to help in the fight against Aizen. It was Aizen who created those hollows. How was Tetsu involved in all this ?

"Wait a second, Tetsu-san faked his own death? Why?" Ichigo asked. More questions replaced the answers that his father was giving him. He didn't know if his father knew about Hoshi and Tatsuki becoming shinigami or not, and he wasn't going to voice it if he didn't have to. He made a mental note to talk to Rukia about this and ask what division and rank his father was. He could ask the man right now, but he decided against it.

"You're saying that these Hollows, that can kill the powers of Shinigami, were created, right?" He asked as he got a nod from his father. "Can I then assume that Aizen had a hand in somehow dealing with the creations of these Hollows? And...is there any way to know when you're fighting one of these abominations?" Ichigo asked, wanting to know so that he could keep his friends safe...well as safe as he possibly could.

"He was afraid of being killed by Aizen. Tetsu was in the Fifth Divosion at that time. He stumbled on to some information that he should haven't seen. He said it was a plan of controlling the three realms. He also overheard a conversation once that dealt with the creation of those hollows, and the elimination of the high ranking members of the Gotei 13 using his ability of reiatsu manipulation. Tetsu knew he had to do something . That's why he thought if he faked his death he couldn't be forced to help in the plan.He said that Aizen knew that Tetsu was listening in. He was only a 4th seat and he couldn't go against his captain . I have the feeling he knows more than he said.It was hard enough for him to say that much. He feels that it was his fault Hoshi's mom was killed. Tetsu said that was then he knew Aizen had found him and had to protect his daughter from him. That's one of the reasons he left Karakura town for Tokyo. " Isshin only told Ichigo what Tetsu had told him only a few days ago. He wished his friend would have told him more .

why hasn't he told Hoshi?! Ichigo thought angrily as he looked towards the female's room, thinking about Hoshi as he thought that. He was mad, and it showed, but he restrained himself. "Then perhaps you and I should talk to Tetsu-san when he comes to pick Star-chan up later on today?" He asked, before hearing someone starting to wake up.

Tatsuki yawned and stretched as she slowly woke up. She noticed that both Yuzu and Karin weren't in the room, but heard the shower going in the bathroom. I just hope she doesn't take long... she thought to herself. Even though she still thought of herself as a tomboy, she liked having warm water for showers.

Karin sighed lightly as she turned the water off, finishing her shower. Stepping out and drying herself off, she quickly got dressed, not knowing the chaos that was going to happen later today.

Hoshi woke up shortly after Tatsuki did. She layed on the floor a little bit before sitting up and stetching her arms. Yesterday's events were still fresh in her mind.She saw that her friend was also up. " Morning Ryu-chan. Did you sleep alright last night?" Hoshi said a little sleepily. She hid a yawn with her hand. Today was the day she would begin her Shinigami training. It was also the day her dad would be home. She dreaded having to confront him about the secrets he had hid from her . What would happen if she asked him about it. She didn't want to see him angry again. It only happened that one time but it was enough to bother her.

"I slept well, thanks for asking Star-chan," Tatsuki replied, noticing that Hoshi was still a little tired. She also seemed to be a little afraid. "You scared about confronting your Tou-san?" Tatsuki asked in concern for her friend, keeping the look of confusion as to why she kept hearing a feminine voice in her dreams constantly calling her name off her face, seeing as she didn't want to worry Hoshi. She'd talk to Ichigo about it later on though.

Hoshi shook her head yes ."I am scared. I don't want to see him angry again. We've had disagreements before but nothing like that time. " Hoshi was quiet for a little bit. " I wish I knew why he hid so much from me. But I hid things from him. Dad doesnt know I can see ghosts. Now that I'm a shinigami , I'll have to hide that from him. Unless he already knows I am. Dad always knows when something is bothering me. It's alot to think about. I am ready to ask him though."

Tatsuki got up and hugged the smaller girl lightly. "Don't worry, we will be there with you, and I highly doubt your dad will get mad at you for keeping some secrets from him, especially since he kept several secrets away from you." She said, not surprised that she could see ghosts before she became a shinigami. "I'm glad that you're ready to ask him, and like I said before, we will be behind you 100% with whatever you say or do."

" Thank you so much Tatsu-chan. "Hoshi said with tears in her eyes. Hoshi wiped them away. She was feeling better about talking to her dad today. " I think the shower is free. Do you want to go before me?" Hoshi had to check her cellphone for any e-mails from her dad. She didn't check it yesterday. She hoped he wasn't worried about her. She still was worried about him.

Tetsu had been tense since last night. On the way to his hotel room he thought he had felt the presence of Aizen. He searched the floor but had found nothing. He didn't want to look strange to the other guests there. He was in his final meeting of the morning. He had a hard time focusing . He was trying to figure out the best way to tell Hoshi the truth. Not all of it , but the basics. He hadn't even told Isshin most of what he knew. Tetsu didn't say who the other two with Aizen that day were. He knew Aizen was no longer a captain but he didn't know of the events of the summer.

"Don't mention it Hoshi-chan, we're friends." Tatsuki said with a grin on her face. "You sure you don't want to go first?" Tatsuki asked.

"Okay I'll go next." She gave a small smile She grabbed her clothes and went to take a shower. After she had gotten out and brushed her hair she went down to the kitchen.

"Alright," Tatsuki said as she saw Hoshi grab a set of clothes before heading off into what she assumed was the bathroom. I wonder how Asami-chan is doing... she thought to herself as she hadn't seen the ghost girl in a while. She knew that the girl was most likely safe, especially since she cared about Hoshi. Tatsuki heard the shower go off and heard Hoshi go downstairs. She copied Hoshi as she grabbed a pair of clothes that she brought over with her and then headed off to the bathroom to take a shower.

Ichigo sat looking at his father for a few seconds in silence before telling his dad about Asami, and how he thought about helping the young girl that became a ghost. He knew that ghosts could possess people, so could it be possible that she could possess a dead body? It would have to be one that no one knew about, but it was worth a shot to ask. Before Isshin could respond, they both heard Hoshi coming down the stairs.

"Morning," was all that Ichigo said, knowing that she was still a little bit worried about facing her father and confronting him about his secrets, and telling the secrets that Hoshi hid from him.

" Good morning to both of you ." Hoshi said with a smile. She didn't want to seem worried in front of Dr . Kurosaki. She wasn't sure if he would suspect it had to do with her dad. She often did this with her dad or her friends. Putting on a happy face while feeling down inside. " Is it alright if I sit down? " Hoshi was feeling nervous about today. She began her Shinigami training today and also she would ask her dad some very difficult questions .

Asami had stayed at Urahara's do to the increased hollow activity. She had stayed out of sight like she did in new surroundings. She use to sometimes stay with Hoshi when her dad was away. But when he was there she went invisible so he couldn't see her. Though that ment her best friend couldn't see her either but Mr Matsuda scared her. She knew why now. He was a shinigami and she didn't want to pass on. She might after she knew Hoshi was safe though, but it would take a lot of convincing to get her too .

"Morning, did you sleep well Star-chan?" Ichigo asked, noticing the mask of happiness that she put on, but not saying anything about it. He nodded at her question, noticing that she was a little bit nervous about today, but understood completely why. A lot of secrets were going to be exposed, and a whole lot of things were going to change. Whether it was for better or for worse could only be determined after the events took place.

Isshin got up as Tatsuki came downstairs, noticing that her hair was still a little on the wet side. "Ichigo, let me know when Tetsu-kun comes here, okay? He asked as his son nodded, knowing that he wanted to know the same information that Ichigo and the others wanted to know about.

"I did thank you." Hoshi said as she sat down." I'm nervous I'm going to do badly today. I have little fighting experience . I know a little karate and a little archery but that's about it. " It was true she didn't know much. She knew she would learn more over time. She also saw Tatsuki come down stairs. Today would be the day she would tell her dad her secrets. Her's weren't as big as his were.

"You're welcome, and you have nothing to fear Star-chan. They might have been slave drivers with me but...," he was then interrupted by Tatsuki.

"That's the best way for you to learn something." Tatsuki said, smirking as Ichigo growled lightly at her.

"It's too early for teasing Ryu-chan..." Ichigo grumbled out. The only reason he decided on getting up early in the first place was to talk to his dad about Tetsu. Speaking of which..."Hey, Hoshi-chan? When did your dad say he'd come and pick you up again?" He asked, not remembering if he said when he was going to pick Hoshi up or not.

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"Dad said around 5 this afternoon. He has a meeting at noon and his plane leaves at 3. Unless he get delayed because of weather. He'd call me if he was delayed."Hoshi didn't want a cellphone but her dad said it was for her safety so they would be able to contact each other if needed. " I hope he isn't mad at me for my decision to become a Shinigami , if I tell him. I feel hurt because he never told me about him being a shinigami I'm ready for anything today. "Hoshi looked down at her hands. It was going to be difficult telling him . She knew she would have to be ready.

((Really, and you're welcome))

"Alright then," Ichigo said as he got up and ruffled her hair lightly, already making some plans in his head as he used the gesture to stop her from being so worried about the outcome. "Don't worry about him getting mad at you Hoshi-chan, especially when he has no right to be mad at you in the first place. Let me know when you two are ready and we'll head over to Urahara's place."

"I'm ready whenever you are." Hoshi said. She wasn't very hungry this morning. She was too tense about today.Thank you guys for supporting me. " She felt a little better about telling her dad. She would have to think about it later ,because she didn't want to be distracted while training today.

"Same here Straw-chan,"Tatsuki said, noticing that Rukia's reiatsu was missing from the household, assuming that she was off doing something at either Urahara's shop already or in the soul society that everyone told her about. That reminded her, she needed to tell Ichigo about the voice she was hearing during her dreams.

"Alright then, let's head out," Ichigo said as he waited outside, noticing that Tatsuki wanted to talk to him about something.

Hoshi got up from the chair and headed out with the others. She noticed Rukia wasn't with them. Hoshi hoped she was alright. Things were very quiet as they walked toward Urahara's. She hoped Asami was allowed to help too.

Rukia appeared in Soul Society quickly, keeping her guard up at all times. She wasn't a fool. She knew that as a noble, she was a prime target for anyone while alone without protection from the Kuchiki house. Before she went to her older brother, and by extension, her home, she went to her division and reported in, knowing that her captain wanted to know anything that was going on while stationed in Karakura Town.

A few hours later, she exited her division and headed towards where her older brother was living at the moment. She knocked on the door to her brother's living quarters. "Nii-sama, may I have your permission to enter?" She asked before waiting a few minutes, and heading inside once after gaining permission to do so. "You wanted to see me Nii-sama?" she asked as he nodded, motioning for her to sit down.

Ichigo walked towards Urahara's shop, glad that it was still early enough for not many people to be outside to ask questions. Not that he would care, but it is easier to not have to deal with anyone else on the route towards Urahara's shop.

The reason Byakuya had asked to see her was this. The Central 46 had elected new members to replace the ones Aizen killed months ago. The new members then went over old files that had been hidden . One was a request of investigation sent out by former 4th seat of the fifth division Tetsuya Matsuda. It had been sent to them only 20 years ago, supposedly when Tetsuya was dead. The members had opened the investigation saying telling about a conspiracy to wipe out the Gotei 13 using reiatsu neutralizing hollows. Tetsuya had said that he was used inadvertently in the creating of these hollows. He would willingly tell more if they would investigate further. They want now to ask him how to stop these hollows. They have an idea were he might be now .

Tetsu was the key to stopping these hollows. He would have to ask for help to stop them instead of trying to do it himse

Rukia picked the folder up and read the contents carefully. Before long, she looked back to the picture of the man and then did a double-take. Isn't that Tetsu-san? Rukia asked herself as she looked up towards her brother once again. "Nii-sama...I think this man is still alive," she said, not realizing the events that she was about to put into motion.

"Ichigo stood in front of the shop, lightly grinning. "Ready for tort...training, Ryu-chan, Hoshi-chan?" He asked as he saw Tatsuki smirk lightly.

"Bring it on Strawberry. I still remember being able to kick your ass when we were kids at karate," she said, the smirk never leaving her face. She didn't see the way Ichigo grinned, knowing just what she was in for.