Hey everyone, Shark Spartan here with Chapter 15. We are going into Yuna's character a bit this chapter and to all the fans thanks for the feedback and it has been very helpful to my writing. Now onto chapter 15

Chapter 15

Karakura Town

Waiting in her temporary home, Yuna has been busy cleaning with Ururu and seeing the short black haired woman named Rukia walk around and slowly gaining her strength. She does not remember anything about her past life, her name, her parents, or how she died. All that she knows is that she was a scared, wandering spirit that only Ichigo could see.

It is the thought of him that brings a smile to her face. She remembers how scared she was when she first came to be a spirit. But like a knight in shining armor, Ichigo came into her life, sweeping her off her feet and keeping her company.

Rukia is getting better since she was left here to heal. She feels like she would be in the way if she went with Ichigo. Her strength is slowly coming back, but the lingering thought of her power still remained. She no longer had Shirayuki and the reason she left is clear. She never had the idea that she felt that way. She always thought that once she learned to control her Zanpakuto's power she would not have another confrontation with her.

She let out a sigh. Such an unpredictable situation she is in. Not to mention, the other captains that will find out their Zanpakutos will not bond with them again.

Rukia sat at the coffee table with Yuna while she enjoyed her tea.

Yuna greeted her.

Rukia gave her a quick smile, but her thoughts still lingered on the new growing problems that are bound to come, "Ichigo will have to explain to captain Suì-Fēng and Shunsui why he is their Zanpakutos' new master."

The thought of angering two captains is fear inducing. Also the two captains will be without their power as well. Then the last of her lingering thoughts came, "I am powerless, she said she would never return"

Rukia frowns. She has to learn a new way to fight.

Yuna saw Rukia's expression and had to ask "What's wrong?"

Rukia was brought out of her musing.

"It's nothing. I'm just worried about Ichigo." She lied knowing that this girl does not need to know her problems.

"I can feel how he is. It's weird, but I know he is okay."

This caused interest in Rukia. She did not know much other than that she came with Ichigo. "How did you meet him?" she asked.

"He came to my rescue when I first came to. I was scared and everyone walked past me until he came and helped me."

Rukia knew Ichigo would help anyone who needed help. She was now more curious of how she knows Ichigo is fine.

"You know that Ichigo is fine, how?"

"It's strange, but we are connected now. I can feel how he is."

"Well, he told me that I am a spirit and my time was short. I did not want to pass on if I could not see him again." She took a sip of her tea then looked across the table, seeing Rukia is interested. "Every day after school, he would come and see me. He would talk about his day, ask about mine, and always put new flowers for me when they got old and withered."

"Then I noticed that my chain on my chest started to become whole and could finally leave the light post. It was when I went to class with him, he found out that we are connected." She looked towards him remembered the look his eyes, and how he blamed himself for her bring connected with him. "He thought it was his fault and blamed himself. But it's okay. At least I don't have to leave and we can go anywhere now" She giggles. "I like seeing how he acts in school and if he actually listens in class."

Rukia understands. This girl's spiritual chain became interlaced with Ichigo spiritual pressure. It is rare that it happened with soul reapers and wandering spirits. The unintentional bond that forms when a high spiritual pressure being and a low one. It's the weaker being that leaches off the stronger one. Then the weaker being can sustain them self as long as the stronger being continues to lives. Both of them did not know until Ichigo saw her spiritual chain and it connected back to him. Now she is Ichigo's burden but knowing him he would not fault this girl for anything. All she wants is a friend and she found one with Ichigo.

"That's impressive." Rukia said. "Even from different plains of existence, you are still connected." Rukia then came up with a great idea. "Make sure he does all his homework, he can rather forgetful."

It was more of a joke for Yuna but it's a great way to bother Ichigo. "Don't worry Rukia, I will make sure he does all of it and to make sure I will bug him until he does!"

They both laugh. Even in moments of stress and worry, there is always time for a good laugh.

Soul Society

After the heartfelt talk, an embarrassed but determined Ichigo prepares everyone to continue their journey to stop Muramasa. Suzumebachi, Katen, and Kyokotsu hug him before returning to Ichigo. Shirauki stays behind to have a talk with Ichigo.

"Until you get a better understanding of our powers, you will be using Zangetsu. We will still be able to help you while welding Zangetsu. If you need to call onto us again, please be careful." The last part is whispered as she looks away.

Ichigo knew that look. She was uncertain of this whole situation.

She did not know if it was the constant contact with him but she has felt closer to him and her emotions are evident.

He approaches her slowly. His arms wrap around her small frame.

She lets out a small gasp as he buries his face into her hair.

"We are in this together," he whispers, "and I said I will get stronger so what happened will happen again."

Shirayuki wrapped her arms around his frame and buried her face in his chest.

"I am worried about you. We are worried about you. We deeply care for you and will do anything for you. We almost killed you because of our recklessness."

"I already told you that it was not your fault or anyone's else. What's done is done and we have to move forward."

Ichigo enjoys these moments with his partners. He knows that they cared deeply for him. It does not matter that it's on short notice. They are now part of his life and he will protect them against anything. Even if their captains want them back, he will fight until end to keep them. He might be selfish, but these women have changed his life. He will stop anyone that will try to take that from him.

Although enjoying this moment, he had to go. But not before teasing Shirayuki a bit.

"I did not know you could be warm."

Shirayuki giggles at that. Maybe you are warming my cold heart."

They both laugh a little longer before they loosen their grips on each other.

Ichigo assures her, "I will be fine. Especially with you and the others looking over me."

"Just be careful Ichigo." She gives him a quick peck on cheek before returning to him. Left alone in the abandoned building, he walks out with Zangetsu on his back.

Ready for combat, he is now ready to take on Muramasa and take back the Seireitei.

This is a short chapter to show a bit of Yuna and a fluff moment between Ichigo and Shirayuki. Just a side note this story is not going to be a lemon. Also, Rukia now knows that if anything happens to Ichigo Yuna would know. Love it or hate it let me know. Next chapter is what most of you have been waiting for Muramsa vs Ichigo.