Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. Sole copyright belongs to Viz and Rumiko Takashi and I also don't own Bleach. Sole copyright belongs to Shonen Jump and Kubo Tite.

Just a quick word to say sorry for my very very long break away from this story, did not realise just how long it was either. So with out further ado I finally got round to writing a new chapter just to get back into the swing of things. So I hope you can forgive me (gets down on one knee and begs)…

Just in case you forgot this based just after the Bounty arc and beginnings of the Arrancar arc but not too heavy in that area. Just think of it that Ichigo and the others have met a couple of lower level Arrancars okay.

As Rukia followed the Hell butterfly through the Senkaimon (world penetration gate) with Renji along side of her, she wondered curiously how Inoue and the others where doing. Even Ichigo's sisters though she had never truly met them properly.

Maybe the next time she went back to the human world she would pop in to see the perky Inoue. She had never really had a female as a close friend before but the way Inoue had naturally been so nice to her had made her realise just what she was missing.

Sure she got on well with the other women in Soul Society especially Matsumato. The busty woman had a surprisingly good insight which belied her obvious lazy and almost ditsy nature.

But still Rukia had never been as close as she had as the friendship she had struck up with Inoue, something she didn't really want to lose either.

"Rukia." Renji's voice penetrated through to Rukia.

"Yes Renji-kun." The voice she answered in was innocent, sweet and didn't fool the lieutenant even a second.

"Do you think it was wise to tell Ichigo everything?"

Rukia slowed her steps down enough that it forced the tall striking looking red head to an abrupt stop.

"Mmm, I wonder that my self Renji."

Flashback

When the unflappable Urahara had appeared once more accompanied by Yoraichi, only then had Rukia finally explained to Ichigo and the others her diagram.

As Ichigo earlier surmised the two Chappy he had recognised where indeed a shinigami and of course a hollow. To his great amusement and barely concealed guffaws of laughter which would even irritate Ishida more, a white chappy with a small black cross design on it and within a blue circle was none other Rukia's way for showing what a Quincy was, she had even added some glasses on to the Chappy's face.

Ichigo's hilarity would stop very quickly when she came to the other two Chappies. The first one was the guy he had fought and Soul Society had more information on this one. Rukia had drawn the Chappy just the way as Ishida had seen the aura it was uncanny. As for her rendition of Ichigo, the chappy even had on the same angry scowl he usually wore along with spiky orange hair. Ishida didn't even attempt to hide his smile nor the others either.

Ishida and Ichigo were both glad they were sitting down then as Renji explained to them that the man they fought was no human but it was a demon. Though how powerful was not known.

Ichigo had laughed at first saying he thought all demons lived in Hell, he remembered the first time he had seen the Gate to Hell after defeating a dangerous hollow in his earlier days.

A hollow who had previously been a serial killer in his real life and had carried on his crimes whilst using and tricking an innocent boy who thought his mother would be saved.

Ichigo shuddered as he thought about that aura which had risen from ground and from within the swirling red gate.

Rukia went to explain that yes most of the demons lived there but some actually lived on earth. Those generally lived well hidden and in the background, it was extremely rare to come across one, even rarer to come across a humanoid one.

As for the other chappy well that was called the Mr X at the moment, its aura was signified by a big pink circle which was the energy apparently that been calling the hollows. At first glance, Ichigo and Ishida thought it was Inoue which Rukia hastily corrected, she did say though there were similarities slightly between the two.

End of flashback

Rukia thinking still about Renji's question answered him finally.

"I found from past relations with Ichigo and the others it is best to tell him the truth Renji because despite what ever I do or do not say, I know that he will do what ever he thinks should be done regardless of what I said. So it's best really to gave all the information we have to him, it could help him and the others when it come down to tracking the demon."

"Yeah he is of the bull headed blind type when you think about it. Ready to charge in without thinking first." Renji couldn't help but comment on.

Rukia surprisingly stayed quiet as they walked though the Pure Court however the small smile she sent Renji's way was of a mocking nature. After all Renji was the same way too.

It was why she had gotten on so easily with Ichigo she realised.

It was such a small thing it was easy to understand why it was not noticed at first. Also amongst the vastly size of his new home it was also easy to lose sight of something that was just on the obscure outer edges of Heuco Mundo.

However it was a natural and also well honed quirk of his personality and one the reasons why he had survived and hidden his true self for so long at the Pure Courts in Soul Society that he had indeed observed the smaller things and he was proud of that fact. As sometimes the smallest of things could generally lead to bigger and better opportunities for him to manipulate and of course further his own schemes.

Sousuke Aizen, Leader of the Arrancar was justly annoyed with him self that he hadn't noticed the slight disturbance. As such things could lead to a ripple in his plans and that wouldn't do at all. So after sending forth Ulquiorra to identify the reason, he hoped that his slight annoyance would settle as such petty emotions where not befitting an ascending God.

Miroku sat still in his preferred spot just resting against the God tree as he watched his favourite hobby bounce and sway around in a hypnotic movement which sent delicious thoughts to ones head and throbs to another head of his.

Sango was so good with children he thought as he watched the Huntress play a game of Tag with a enthusiastic Shippo. An idea which had been suggested by an elderly Kaede who wanted to get the up-till now despondent kitsune out of her hut and in to some fresh air.

Out of the three, it was Shippo who had really felt Kagome's missing presence the most it seemed. The love and care she cherished on to the kit was greatly missed and he couldn't help but pine for some one he had come to think of as his second mother.

Kaede and Sango had tried however it wasn't the same to Shippo and for these last few months Shippo and being alternating between weeping, sulking and attacking Inuyasha who he was jealous with for being able to go through to the other side of the Bone Eaters Well to see her.

It wasn't the only thing Shippo had to cope with as lately the kitsune was also going through a growth spurt. He had literally grown a head taller and also his appetite had grown with it too. Inuyasha said it was because Kagome wasn't here to coddle the kid, Shippo had promptly bit him on the ear for that remark.

Sango along with the occasionally help from Inuyasha to help Shippo's growing appetite for red meat had been teaching and taking him hunting with her and Kiara lately something which at first he had stubbornly refused to learn. However the constant hunger pains he was going through had quickly changed his mind and it was skill he had indeed picked up quickly and efficiently too.

Miroku smiled as Sango finally pounced on the giggling Shippo with the help of transformed Kiara the pair had finally caught him.

Miroku was just about to suggest to the others to retire back to Kaede's hut as it was getting late when a flare of subdued power from nearby alerted the monk that Bone Eaters well had been activated and certain hanyou was returning.

It wasn't long before the three where amongst the presence of their half demon friend. However their usual greetings and also enquires of Kagome was not asked as they took in the flushed appearance of Inuyasha.

Miroku the more perceptive of the three because of his monks training and also because of his time with his rough and violent friend knew immediately that something was up.

"It isn't Kagome is it?" Sango asked, her heart was literally in her mouth, foreboding tingling in her bones. 'Please let Kagome be alright' the swift pray she thought at the same time her grip on Shippo tightened as she hugged the kitsune closer to her in fear of what Inuyasha was about to say. Shippo was actually whimpering from the strength of that grip.

"Don't be fucking stupid, of course it isn't Kagome, do you think I would have left her if she was in trouble…..OUCH … Miroku why did you hit me on the head you bastard."

Miroku who had now swiftly moved out of Inuyasha's reach and more behind Sango for his own safety looked towards the hanyou with a slightly reproving face. The rings from his holy staff still shaking from their swift contact to Inuyasha skull as he held in front of him in case Inuyasha showed any angry aggression towards him.

"There is no need to curse Inuyasha, Sango is just worried about Kagome. We unfortunately as you know can't travel through the well to rest our concerns for Lady Kagome's well being like you."

Inuyasha grunted, his temper swiftly dying with Miroku's words, sometimes he admitted to himself he forgot it wasn't just him who worried about Kagome.

"So my friend what is it that is troubling you so if it is not the fair Kagome."

For once the stubborn hanyou did as he was promptly asked and told the rest of the group of what went on before in Kagome's time and of his worries of this unknown and invisible enemy.

"Mmm this is disturbing news as it seems lady Kagome could be targeted by this as well and as she is in a condition which can not protect herself."

"I am going back over, I am not leaving her any longer by herself, I only came back to tell you guys that I was staying over there as long as possible, hell fuck if I could I would bring her back here, if not that her mother made me promise not too."

"I understand why you are going back Inuyasha but you have just admitted you had great difficulty in fighting this man."

Inuyasha just growled at Sango's words but softly he didn't want to be hit by that staff again, his ears where still ringing slightly.

"It seems I have to speed up my plans then Inuyasha." Miroku smiled, his purple eyes contemplating as he started at the group.

"Please excuse me I need to talk to Kaede briefly and Inuyasha please can you do me a favour and not leave just yet, I might have a way of helping you."

"What…how? Tell me know or I will make sure those dreams of kiddies will be just that."

Miroku winced slightly the thought of what the hanyou would do but he swiftly turned knowing even unspoken that his friend would stay if anything for a brief while.

The small group head off towards Kaede's hut Inuyasha taken up the rear but cursing under his breathe as he did so, he was feeling hesitant slightly going with Miroku but he knew the perverted monk wouldn't have asked him if it wasn't important.

The area surrounding the well seemed quiet now as the Inu gang left, only a rustle from the God tree as the wind flowed around it, it looked lonely and strangely bereft.

Another noise crept in with the wind so low and subtle it barely disturbed anything as from trees came an suppressed aura which if Inuyasha had been by would have immediately attacked.

Lord Sesshomaru of the Western Lands, full blooded demon and half brother to Inuyasha stood now in the field, his face the normal blankness, however his eyes showed hawk like interest.

Without hesitation the proud demon lord walked to the god tree and then stared up into the large swaying branches.

Lord Sesshomaru then raised his right arm and pressed his clawed hand into the bark of the skin, directly above the spot where Inuyasha had been sealed. The branches above stirred furiously even though the wind had settled down.

"So the time has finally arrived and we shall see what our father saw will come to pass Inuyasha."