Black Cat Reaper cont.

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Toshiro's POV

"All right, let the konso begin so we can all go home", Abarai says, trying to pick up the pace.

I look up at Train who tilts his to the side like a child. "What's a konso?"

"It's a technique we shinigami use to guide lost souls such as yourself into the Soul Society. You humans call it "Heaven". Abarai quotes his fingers over the word 'Heaven'. "So be a good little spirit and put Captain Hitsugaya down. You need to pass on."

"Wait, if you guys are his allies then why didn't you come to help him?" Train blurts out.

The four of them look at Heartnet as if he is telling a lie. They turn to me to verify the information. My answer is giving them a cold-hearted glare. Simultaneously they all take one step away from Train and me. It appears they understand that I really had been in trouble (the blood from my chest and back help too).

Abarai, Kuchiki, and Matsumoto go in front and bow before me. "PLEASE FORGIVE US! WE DIDN'T REALIZE YOU WERE IN DANGER!" I blink in confusion.

"That can't be possible. I was using at least 1/3 of my spiritual pressure to summon some assisstance. I couldn't use my soul pager to communicate with all of you because-" I am not able to finish my sentence since I keep struggling to free myself from Heartnet's grip. The affect from the struggle causes my back and chest wounds to ache. No matter how hard I struggle Heartnet still has a firm grip on me.

"Take it easy Toshiro. You've been through a lot after what happened", he says soothingly, calming me down. After hearing his voice I easily calm myself. He sighs and looks back to the others. "First, Toshiro needs medical attention. Fast."

They all stood and Kuchiki stepped forward. "I'll call Orihime and tell her to meet us at Urahara's store."

"Do you mean 'Urahara's Candy Store'?" I se Heartnet raise an eyebrow.

"Yes. The shop owner is a soul reaper. He may have answers to your endless amount of questions."

"Okay. I'll just run over there. It's no big deal."

Kurosaki steps up with a scowl on his face, and Hell broke loose. "Hell no. Do you have any idea how many hollows can go after you? Especially with an injured captain! If any hollows were to go after you in Toshiro's bad predicament then you're in deep shit! Besides, there's no way a mere soul such as yourself can outrun a shinigami."

I let out a low, threatening growl. "For God's sake Kurosaki! It's Captain Hitsugaya! Captain!"

This only irritates Kurosaki even more. "What? But he called you Toshiro and you never corrected him!"

"Because, Kurosaki, Heartnet saved my life from those hollows. I think he deserves it."

"Don't tell me you like the guy or something!"

Rangiku squeals as I blush. "What gave you that outlandish idea?" I yell. My mind comes up with an explanation but somehow my mouth can't seem to cooperate with my brain. I struggle once more even though I'm still in pain. No matter what, Heartnet still has a firm grip on me.

He looks back on them and says, "I'm going whether you like it or not. It's better than doing nothing while Toshiro's losing a lot of blood! So, if you will excuse me." In no time he runs past them with me out of there too. I know by now that Kurosaki will run behind us. At least that's what I think, until Heartnet somehow manages to give him the slip. After about five minutes, Heartnet starts walking since we're only a couple blocks away from Urahara's.

The night is silent and peaceful. My eyes stray to the sky. The moon looks beautiful tonight, and the effect is only strengthened as I notice how big it got. This night feels...strange. Not funny strange, weird strange. My heart beats faster for some reason. Or at least I think it's my heart. Is it? Out of curiosity I lean my chest to Heartnet's, hearing his heart beat like a drum. A very nice rhythm if you ask me. I am about to let myself fall asleep when Heartnet's voice brakes the silence. "How are you doing Toshiro?"

I look up quickly at him. My face grows hot again as I answer, "I'm fine! I'm more than fine, I'm great! I'm so great I feel a totally healed now!" I hear Hyourinmaru chuckling at my embarrassment and obvious lie. Even worse, I hear Heartnet laughing! "And what, pray tell, is so funny?" His laugh reminds me of the brass bells that churches have.

"Not to get on your bad side, but I think it's kind of cute that you get nervous around a stranger you just met. But then again, I would be nervous too if I was in your shoes", he says smiling his never-ending grin down on me. Then he verbally backpedals,

"I know, I know. It's not good to say that in front of a captain. Maybe I should start calling you Captain Hitsugaya from now on. I'll keep my mouth shut for the time being." He's so different from all the rest of the males I've met...NOT ON A DATE OF COURSE, I MEAN IN MY SQUAD OR MY FRIENDS...yeah that's right. God, what is wrong with me!

"Are you okay Tos-I mean Captain Hitsugaya?" I look up and see his face an inch from mine.

I could swear my face got even redder. "Yes! I'm all right!"

"Good. For a minute you almost scared me to death… even though I already am dead." He laughs at his own personal joke. I can't help smile a little. Soon I stop smiling and stare at him. He notices my gaze and stops his laugh. He sighs. "What's wrong now?"

"Aren't you a bit bothered?"

"What would I be bothered about?"

"About a 'little kid' being a captain. Didn't you think it's a bit silly?"

"Well, to tell you the truth, I saw you fighting those hollows. You have great swordsmanship at such a young age. And you seem to know how to make good strategies and decisions. But..."

Here it comes...

"It was a stupid move to fight on your own. I know you needed help so I waited for the right moment to make my move."

"That doesn't come near the answer I was looking for."

He just smiles again. Doesn't his face hurt by now?

"What I'm trying to say is when I heard that you are a captain I was shocked, but then I realized you must've been through a lot of hard work to get a captain's position. I respect that."

"Oh. Thank you."

"Can I ask you a question?"

"Sure. Anything."

"What did Carrot Head mean when he said you 'liked me'?"

My nervousness quickly returned to me. He must be talking about Kurosaki's sentence. "Ugh...It's nothing! It meant I only liked you as a friend, nothing more."

"Okay...if that's how you want to put it, then I like you too, Toshiro."

I could swear my heart back-flips. I could faintly hear Hyourinmaru chuckling when he realizes that my actions contradict my words, but I pay no attention. "W-why d-d-do you l-like me?"

"Hmm, let's see. For starters you're independent. I appreciate that. We both know you're very intelligent and I know deep down you have a caring heart. You kind of remind me of myself only a short version." I twitch. He notices it. "Oh, sorry. I've got to learn when to stop making people ticked off at me."

"It's alright. At least you apologized and admit your mistake. That's more than most people do."

He only grins and looks at the moon, basking in its own beauty. "I always love looking at the sky at night. It's means a lot to see the city that way. The sky truly has a light and dark side, each with its own admirable qualities."

"Wow", I muster up. I am imagining it, or did Heartnet just become poetic?

"Yo, lovebirds!"-"WE ARE NOT LOVEBIRDS!"(obviously Toshiro yells this)- "Hurry up! We're wasting time waiting for you!" Up ahead are my mission squad, Kurosaki, Orihime, and Urahara. Urahara is the one who called. Heartnet runs toward them and stops once he gets there.

Orihime comes up to us. "I'll take Captain Hitsugaya from your hands Mr-"

"You can call me Train."

"Okay. I'll take him off your hands." Orihime manages to carry me. "Wow, Captain Hitsugaya, you've gotten lighter since the last time we saw each other."

I twitch a bit. "After I heal, we are konso-ing you Train." I declare firmly while looking at Train, who smiles his never-ceasing grin softly at me and just waves back. Did I call him by his first name? That hollow attack really got to me…

Chapter 4: The Cat's Power
Train's POV

As the red headed girl took Toshiro inside I went back to the shop owner himself. He wears dark green pants with matching dark green shirt and a dark greyish-green coat, having large white diamond patterns along its bottom half. Also, he wears the traditional Japanese wooden sandals and a bucket hat. It's hard to see his eyes since his hat covers almost half his head! My mind kept thinking if he's actually wearing a wig. He held out his hand in front of me expecting me to shake it.

"Hello, my name is Kisuke Urahara, keeper of Urahara's Candy Shop." I could see his goofy smile under his hat.

I couldn't help but take his hand and shook it as I introduced myself. "I'm Train Heartnet, now deceased Sweeper."

"I do believe you some explanations to your unanswered questions. Follow me." Me, Red-Pineapple head, Carrot Top, Shrimp Girl, and Mellon Chest followed Kisuke inside his shop. He slide the door open revealing a small room with a low table and a couple of pillows on the floor. The bucket hat man approached on side of the table. After he sat down on the floor. He ushered the rest of us to follow suit. Mellon Chest sat next to Kisuke. Then, Carrot Top, me, Red-Pineapple Head, and last Shrimp Girl, who sat next to Kisuke on the left side of him. When it comes to sitting on the floor my legs turn numb easily. How do people in Japan handle stuff like this? It was rather quiet for a while. I kept figeting on my pillow so I wouldn't have my legs fallen asleep on me. Hat-n-Clogs opened up a white fan in front of him. My instincts told me Kisuke had his eyes on me for some time. After a few more minutes he finally spoke. "I see you must be the soul who was responsible for the amount of spiritual pressure last night." He must be talking about me. "Am I right?"

I shrugged. "I don't know. I still don't understand what's going on. All Toshiro told me was those things I saved him were hollows and they only seek out spirits with strong spiritual pressure, which I don't know what that is. And did I tell you that his subordinates weren't able to sense him? Whatever that means. Maybe they were being lazy."

"Oi! I'm not his subordinates!" Carrot Top yelled.

"AND WE'RE NOT LAZY!" The other three yelled in unison.

"You did, didn't you?" asked Kisuke since he ignored his outraged companions. It was hard to see his eyes underneath his bucket sized hat but from his tone it's obvious he was quite curious indeed. "And did you fight them with just your fists and brute strength?" Okay, now he's being insulting. I'm not stupid when it comes to fighting. I always fight with Hades by my side. My hand went to the holster where Hades was... to my surprise it's not with me. I stood up quickly to retraced my steps but my oricalcum gun was nowhere in sight. I've got even more worried that I nearly tripped myself, which was unlike of me to do. "Are you looking for something, Train?" Kisuke asked.

"I think I dropped my gun somewhere. It's unlike me to lose something that close to me."

"Train, your choice of weapon, you were using it when you're still alive am I correct?" I nodded. "Interesting, very interesting." He closed his fan with a snap. "May, may, may. Are you sure you were fighting with your gun?"

Now I'm more confused than ever. Somehow he knows something, not a specific answer just a theory. "What are you getting at?"

"I'm going to try something out. Now Train, I want you to close your eyes."

I lifted my eyebrow in suspicion. "Why should I? For all I know you might be planning to take me out."

"Not to worry my little spirit friend." He waved his closed fan in a not-at-all manner. His face shifted to look at something behind me. "Ah, Captain Hitsugaya. We were testing out my theory to see if Train has any special abilities." Toshiro went to sit next to me. He seem so distant and I would've sworn his face is even redder than last time. I smiled at him but he doesn't look at me not once. What I'm more concern with was Toshiro trying to ignore me. I know it sounded weird but I know something is up. Before I could speak Kiuske spoke again. "Now where were we?"

"I'm sorry to mislead you but the abilitiesyou have in mind might be different from my version of abilities." I use my fingers to quote abilities of Kisuke.

"Don't be a party-pooper, Train. All you have to do is close your eyes, picture your gun in your mind, and open them when you're done. Now close them." Why do I have this feeling this little demonstrationis going feel uncomfortable? I obeyed what he told me. I felt a movement next to me. A movement coming in front of my face. I quickly grabbed what felt like a wrist. Hearing a slight gasp coming from my right side I can tell right away it's Carrot Top. "Nice reflexes", I heard Kisuke say. "If you would be nice enough to release his dominant hand. How else is he suppose to fight if you broke his wrist?" I obeyed letting go of my sitting partner's wrist. I heard mumbling about some ridiculous insult or something.

I let my mind draw out Hades features. The shape form of a pistol comes in clear. The two red tassels hanging from the gun's butt. The fancy design work all over the gun. Especially the mark XIII was as bright as day. My gun looked so real that I couldn't help but try to grab it. What really shocked me more as I opened my eyes was...

Toshiro's POV

I watched Train very closely as I sat beside him. Everyone around the table were watching him, including Kisuke. Then, which I couldn't believe my eyes, Train's entire body was glowing! Not just any glow he's concentrating his spiritual energy! How could any spirit, with no guidance or training, whatsoever be able to do it? Only a highly trained soul reaper with experience can reach that level. This being couldn't be born a shinigami... can he? Train's arm moved. His hand went to grab the nothingness on the table. Why would he tried to grab, which there is nothing but air? (If air is really what he's trying to grab. *sweat drop*) His hand caught something and brought it back to him. Everyone, including myself, widened their eyes when the lights dimmed. In Train's hand is his gun. His eyes opened and pure shock was written in his face.

Back to Train's POV

How can this be possible? Just a minute ago I thought I lost my Hades. The next thing I knew I'm holding it in my hand! I touched it with my free hand. It's real! No, this isn't...

"Real?" I looked up to see Kisuke smiled. This guy really is mysterious in an annoying way. It's as if he knows what I'm thinking. "Believe it or not you've have a hidden talent after death, congratulation." He looked at the shinigamis before him. "It you want to know Train you should at least introduced yourselves." Why is he changing the subject automatically?

First, Shrimp Girl said, "Well I'm fourth seat, Rukia Kuchiki of Squad 13."

Then, Red-Pineapple Head went, "My name is Renji Abarai, lieutenant of Squad 6."

After, Mellon Chest goes, "I'm Rangiku Matsumoto and I'm the lieutenant of squad 10. Captain Hitsugaya is my commanding officer." So this lady is Toshiro's vice-captain, hard to believe in my opinion. My mind went back to reality when Rangiku's face in front me. "Does anyone ever told you how hot you are?"

I sweat-dropped from her question. Yep, I just found another Kyoko before she's dead like me. "So I've been told."

Finally, Carrot Top goes, "I'm Ichigo Kurosaki and I'm a substitute soul reaper."

"Substitute? Aren't you suppose to be-I don't know-dead?"

"I'm still alive, which reminds me I need to beat you up." I saw him cracking his fists.

"For what?"

"For making me miss the entire day of school."

"Isn't that your fault since you usually skip school to hang around with your group."

His eye twitched with irritation. "What are you talking about?"

I tilted my head a bit. "Aren't you part of a wanted street gang? Your hair says otherwise."

"THAT'S IT THIS SOUL'S MET HELL ALREADY!"

"Hold on, Ichigo." Kisuke interrupted Ichigo's brawl with me. I'm beginning to not trust him since he barely tells me anything. I mean-HELLO I'M STILL IN THIS ROOM, DAMMIT! WHAT AM I A GHOST? Oops, I think I went out of line on that one. "If your still wondering what happen right now, you were able to control reishi, which are in another words are spirit particles. And by using your know reishi you were able to take its form into a weapon."

"Spirit particles? What are spirit particles?" I asked out of curiosity.

"To put it simply Train, you're made out of reishi."

"What?"

"Every soul is made out of reishi. Even in Soul Society, where you're going is made of reishi. In other words, reishi are particles which makes up spiritual things. Humans can't see it physically just to let you know."

"Especially those sword thingies the four of you have?"

Ichigo stood up while he took something out of his pocket. By the look of its shape it looked like a badge. "Lets get one thing straight those are called zanpakutos, which are use for two things. One; they're use to kill hollows. And two; we use konso on departed souls such as yourself now hold still!" He pressed the badge into his chest. Then, his ghost jumped out of his body! HOLY SHIT! THAT DID NOT JUST HAPPEN! Ichigo's spirit self wears the same clothing as the three subordinates. The only thing that is different is his over-sized sword covered in a long white ribbon... HOLY SHIT, AGAIN! HIS SWORD IS HUGE! THAT'S NO SWORD! IT'S A STINKIN' MEAT CUTTER! "Don't be such a scaredy-cat. I'm only using the end of the hilt to perform a konso." Yeah, easy for him to say. He's not in this position like me. The next thing I knew as Ichigo grabbed the hilt of his sword and the ribbons were released. The blade came into more in my view. I paled from the look of its massive size. He turned the sword around for the hilt's end facing toward my forehead.

"Wait!" I stopped him for a second. "I still need to know about the female conscious in my mind!"

Kisuke opened his fan once more. He waved it in front of me like he's fanning me. "It's only a subconscious. Nothing to worry about."

"But-" Ichigo brings down end of his sword close to my head again. "STOP!" I closed my eyes tightly.

"What now?" By his tone of voice he's really getting irritated.

"Before I leave may I ask you to do two requests for me?" I asked.

"Of course we'll do it for you", Kisuke butted in. "What are your final requests?"

"I'm certain by now my friends heard about my death and they will be coming to my funeral-"

"So, you want to go to your funeral and if you're lucky you can at least say you're last good-bye?"

I nodded my head. I looked up at Ichigo. "You said my body ended up in front of your house, yes?" He nodded. "If it's not a bother can you bring my real gun to my funeral here?"

"Okay, why?" Ichigo said.

I ignored his question and focused my gaze on Kisuke. "When Ichigo brings back Hades I want you to give it to my friend and partner, Sven Vollfied." I smiled at those fun memories when I was still alive. "He shouldn't be too hard to find. Just look for a little girl with long blonde hair clinging to a man wearing a white suit and hat. He has light green hair and he wears an eye patch on his right eye. Can you do it?"

Kisuke snaps his fan shut. "Well of course. When it comes to a soul such as yourself how could I back down now?"

"Thank you."

"How will your friends know where your body's going to be buried?" Renji asked.

"In the ears of a Sweeper, news travel very fast. You'll see what I mean."

Toshiro stood up. "Then it's settled. After Train's funeral one of us will perform a konso on him which will lead him to the Rukon District. Matsumoto, contact two subordinates from any squad to escort Train Heartnet into Seireitei. I'll contact Head Captain to let him know we'll be back in a few days."

"Yes, Captain." Rangiku ran off out of our sight.

I look back at Toshiro who seem to look away after our eyes met. His face gotten red again. I thought he might get spring fever. "Hey Toshiro, are you okay? Your face is really red, less redder a few moments ago."

"I fine Heartnet. You should worry about yourself", he snapped. Talk about having an off day. His face softened as he continue. "After your fight with the hollows you might got injured. You should let Orihime heal you." His eyes kept gazing at the wall like something interesting is about to happen. I tilted a bit to the side. Was he worried about me?

"I'm okay Toshiro. I'm used to these sort of thing. It's what I'm-"

"Please. For me, can you let Orihime check you up?" I can tell by his tone he was extremely worried. I wonder why? With one final sigh I stood up and let my hand through his white locks of hair. It's very silky from the way my hands went through them. If it makes Toshiro happy I'll let this Orihime girl check me up.

"Alright, I'll do it just for you." I went up to Orihime and followed her out the room. I gave Toshiro my last smile before I called it a night. When I went outside, I saw the red head smiled at me. I returned the same to her. She told me to follow her. She guided me to an empty room. She gestured me to lie down on the futon. I did and she sat beside me. What 's really weird on how she was able to do magic. She said something about "Shonou". Or was it "Ayame"? No I definitely heard "Souten Kishun". I didn't know what was going on. My eyes gets heavier from exhaustion. The last thing I saw was bright orange surrounding me.

Today was by far a strange day indeed.

Normal POV

After Orihime was done with Train she went back to the others. She opened the door and closed them. "Train went to sleep during the healing. I shouldn't blame him since he must had been through a long day." She sat down where Train used to sit.

Kisuke couldn't help but saw the child prodigy wondering about something. "What's on your mind, Captain?"

He glanced at the shopkeeper. "I couldn't help but wonder what Train said before he left."

"Which is?"

"His subconscious considering he heard a female -"

"So you're thinking our young, mysterious, spirit friend just communicated with his zanpakuto spirit."

"Captain, can it be true?" Rangiku asked. It's obvious she want to know really bad.

"I'm not certain if it's true. Nonetheless we still need to protect him while he's still in the world of the living."

Just then out of nowhere... the zanpakuto spirits popped out!

"WHAT THE-? WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" Renji yelled at the two Zabimaru's.

One of them who is a snake (his name is Snakey) answered, "We just finished visiting Train's inner world."

Everyone in the room gasped. Then, Renji continued, "What do you mean you finished visiting Train's inner world?"

The other is a hairy monkey woman (her name from Snakey is Chimpette) who said, "Like Snakey explained we were in Heartnet's inner world."

Sode no Shirayuki continues, "It's quite beautiful if you were there. In there the moon shone so brightly."

"Did you get a glimpsed of his zanpakuto? What does it look like?" Rukia asked her sword companion.

That's when Haineko, Rangiku's zanpakuto, whined. "That's just it! We didn't get to see her!"

"How do you know it was a she?" Rangiku asked.

"Because before we get any further only her shadowed features were shown. Before we know it she said "Do not trespass my master's world without his detection. Go before I trap you in here like helpless birds in a cage." And the next thing we know we were back in our sword form. If you tell me she's a sniveling old hag!"

"I think you're jealous since she's a young cat like yourself", Sode no Shirayuki said smiling softly.

"I am not!"

"She's a cat?" Toshiro said breaking a soon-to-be fight between the sword spirits (only Haineko started it).

Toshiro's zanpakuto, Hyourinmaru, nodded. "She's also quite powerful if she were able to send us back where we cam from."

"Zangetsu told me was there until he came back crashing through my world", Ichigo added.

Rukia turned to Kisuke. "Do you think we should tell him about this, Urahara?"

"Nah, he'll learn on his own in due time. For now let him focus on whats important right now like his funeral coming up." He looked toward Ichigo. "And you need to bring his gun over there to give it to his friend." Ichigo nodded but then again it's going to be tricky on his own. Kisuke clapped his hands. "Then it's settled. We won't Train of his zanpakuto spirit. Now have a good night sleep because I think the day of Train's funeral is just around the corner."

Ichigo and Rukia went to do to the Kurosaki household as the others went look for a vacant room to stay in. They haven't noticed the missing person in the back going to Train's room. The door opened and slide back closed. Two figures went up to Train and sat down. One of them is Toshiro himself and the other is his sword partner. Toshiro kept his focus on his savior. Hyrourinmaru knows Toshiro more then anyone when it comes to emotions.

"You're worried about him, am I right?" He asked his young master. The captain only nodded not leaving his eyes over Train. "You care for him?" Toshiro's eyes left the sleeping spirit and onto Hyourinmaru. His eyes showed confusion. "What I'm trying to say is do you have feelings for this man?"

Toshiro's eyes widened while his face turns bright red. He turns to the other direction. His body language shows he was being childish. "I do not! I'm only worried on what would happen I failed this mission the Head Captain sent me out to do. Remember, it's my responsibility to search for the source of the high spiritual pressure. Now that we found him it's also my responsibility to keep him safe!"

"True, but how long are you going to keep repeating that sentence to yourself?" He smirked down at the child prodigy.

"As long as it takes! Beside I can't let my emotion for him get in the way of my mission!"

Awkward silence...

Hyourinmaru blinked. "Did you admit you love him?"

Toshiro's eyes widened even more. He looked at his smiling companion. "It's not like that-"

"You should know to keep your voice down, Master." Toshiro quickly shut his mouth. He looked back at Train. Good thing Train's somewhat a heavy sleeper. "So do you?"

Toshiro's hand went to touch Train's and left it there. "I'm not really sure if it's love. But I do feel safe and comfortable around him." Without knowing he let out a small smile. Hyourinmaru smiles at his master. Toshiro may not know it but it doesn't mean the zanpakuto does either. He's just to wait for Toshiro to admit one day.

The zanpakuto stands up. "We must get some sleep, Toshiro. He'll be fine on his own." Toshiro follows him out the room not until he gave one last glance at the sleeping spirit.

"Good night, my spirit knight."

Chapter 5: Farewell to the Living, Kitty Cat
The day of Train's funeral has come at last (it's more like three days later). Ichigo managed to let Kon take over his body. While in shinigami form he snucked out the house with Rukia as he carried Train's gun in a white cloth. On their way to Urahara's, they noticed a lot of people they never met before. It appears they're on their way to the cemetary. Those must be the Sweepers Train mentioned before. He sure was right news do travel fast in the Sweepers' ear.

Once they made it to Kisuke's place, the strawberry shinigami and the small-sized girl saw their strange spirit friend on the roof. The group realized how much their new companion acts like a cat at times. Likes to go on roofs (day or night), takes long naps, and always whine about milk. If the deceased bounty hunter's posture does not scream cat I don't know what other description fits him. So their he is deep in thought for the past three days in his own little world. That is until he heard someone screamed in his ear.

"OI! ARE YOU DEAF OR JUST PLAIN STUPID?" screamed a very pissed orange headed teenager. Out of this Train ended up having nearly fallen off of the roof! He managed to hold on to the railing and pulled him up at least.

"Do you mind? I was enjoying a good morning!" Train yelled feeling pissed himself since someone disturb his peace-and-quiet moment.

Rukia went up to Ichigo on the roof and smacked him behind his head with her slipper. "Are YOU stupid? Are you trying to kill a soul who hasn't even been konso yet? Honestly, how dumb can you be Ichigo?"

"It's not my fault someone wasn't paying to the person whose been calling you name for the last four minutes!"

"What a bummer", Train sighed as he climbed back on the roof,'' "they're at it again." ''During his time in the shop, Train studies each shinigami out of boredom. The reason why, well it's kind of obvious if you rethink what happen. If he goes out anywhere by himself he would be Hollow Bait like the first time. So his only close space to some air time is on the roof. The point is even when he's not on the roof during his last time in the human world he learned a few things from the shinigamis. For example; Train observed how Rangiku acts when there's no danger coming around. She either bothered someone (mostly her captain) or she drinks her hidden sake. While the lieutenant was drunk she tried to make Train drink sake, which in return declined the idea of having alcohol going through his lips and into his stomach. Renji, in his opinion, is a freeloader. And the red-head little kid, Jinta, said those words right out of his mouth. He already knew Ichigo and Rukia argues over the dumbest things. At least he had fun talking with the zanpakuto spirits. Even talking to the zanpakuto spirits are like talking to the original. Especially Haineko, he may like cats but for her he'll make an exception of disliking her kind for once. If Rangiku flirts with Train the her zanpakuto wants in on the action. The longer he watched how they get along with each other the more his heart sinks when he realizes how he will never get to see or be with his original friends. What made Train sad the most was he barely see Toshiro around. He's not asking for much but at the very least he could use the young captain's company. Train looked at the sky one more time before jumping down. Yep, today is the day. Today is the day he say his last good-bye to the living.

Train sighed as he went inside (so he could leave the two love birds alone), Train saw Kisuke once again awaiting for his presence. "Have you had a talk with your subconscious?" he asked, which every day he asked that question to him for the past three days and the same answer will be "No". Then he shrugged as he went elsewhere doing what shop keepers were suppose to do. During those days Train wondered if his subconscious is more than it seems to be. As he was on top of the roof he wondered who is this mysterious voice inside his head. Was it Saya? No, it's been already a year since her death. Now that he think about it. Ever since he say Saya's ghost a year ago he was able to see strange people with broken chains on their chest like him. And since when did he became sick at a young age. He was always as healthy as horse. So, the question is why now? Was his illness just a coincidence or some sort of plot from a devious sicko? All these questions seem to give the deceased bounty hunter a headache.

Of course until the small captain appears in front of him. What's different about him was the clothes he's wearing. Toshiro's wearing a uniform of a gray jacket, gray pants, and brown shoes while carrying a brown school bags over his shoulders. Train tilts his head to the side, which at some point made the young captain show a tiny blush on his cheeks (good thing it's only a little blush). Toshiro goes to school here? It wouldn't hurt to ask him.

"Toshiro, do you go to school here?" Train asked.

Hitsugaya's eyebrow twitched. He was about to snap at the ghost when he realized he doesn't know a gigai is. With a exhaled sigh he said, "No, this is only a gigai. This is a portable body so we shinigamis can perform our mission while he "fit in" with the humans. When it's time to kill a hollow we leave our bodies and off to perform our task."

"So, if you leave your body don't people are going to think-I don't know-like why is there a dead body lying on the ground?"

'This guy is hopeless when it comes to spiritual physics. I just hope when Train becomes a soul reaper he'll get his personal teacher', Toshiro thought worriedly. "We should get a move on before we're late to your own funeral."

"Huh? I thought I told Ichigo to deliver the gun to Sven. By the way where are Rangiku and Renji?"

"I ordered them to return back to Soul Society on their on. I've made a call to Head Captain Yamamotofor Rukia Kuchiki to stay present in Karukara Town to assist the substitute in slaying hollows."

"In other words you decided to come with me by yourself, am I right?"

Toshiro raised his eyebrow in a questionable gesture, "Is this a problem with you?"

"No, no I just wondering why you want to come with me on your own. I thought you, Rukia, Ichigo, Rangiku, Renji, and your sword spirits were coming along."

"I'm sorry to disappoint you but I will be your only escort to your last visit. Remember my mission was to find and bring you back to Seireitei alive, not dead. If you happen to be killed by a hollow then my mission will be a complete failure so bare with me that it is my duty to protect you. Beside I can defend myself while watching you."

"You mean like three nights ago you were trying to defend yourself until I dropped in and save you when clearly even a captain like yourself can't go against of nearly an army of hollows, is that your definition of the word "defend"?" Since he said that to the young captain Toshiro mentally tries his best not to beat the living crap out of him but his mind always went back on their first encounter. Deep down he treasured those memories in his mind no matter how hard he try to forget them. Train walked past him and slides open the entrance. He turns to Toshiro with a genuine smile but his eyes shows pure sadness in them. "We might as well get this over with." He let out a small chuckle, "Like you said I'm supposed to leave when my funeral's over." He quickly he tried to be like his old self instead Train feels more sorrow than he would've thought he'd go through. "Come on, time won't wait for no one!" He ran outside to say his good-byes to Ichigo and Rukia while Toshiro stands in his spot not moving a muscle. Not an inch.

His mind replayed Train's sad smile. After their first meeting, Toshiro thought the spirit was nothing more than a happy sweeper, always joking around, and trying to bring out the joy in life. But just now that was the first time he ever saw Train giving him a sad smile. Toshiro clenched his heart with his free hand. It's odd his heart was feeling his pain. Who wouldn't want to leave this world and never see their friends and families again? What's odd right now Toshiro wanted to jump in Train's arms and comfort him. Telling him he'll never be alone as long as he his with him by his side-WAIT A MINUTE! STOP AND REWIND THE TAPE! NOW TOSHIRO'S THOUGHTS ARE TURNING HIM INTO A LOVE SICK PUPPY! He sighed in thought, "Why am I acting like a high school girl having to discover her first crush?"

"Hey, Toshiro! You're coming or not?" Train yelled from outside. "I've already told Rukia she's staying here! And I told Ichigo for you to give my gun to Sven!"

"I'm coming! And who said you get to tell her?"

"Yeah, yeah."

~BCR~

On their way to the cemetary, Train tried to make conversation with Toshiro when he come to realized the white-haired boy didn't even say one word to him. This made the brunette spirit very frustrated until he cracked.

"FINE, YOU WANT TO PLAY TO QUIET GAME? THEN YOU'RE ON!" He huffed and looked the other way. It didn't took long for him to breakdown on the so-called "game". "All right, I'm sory I was a jerk earlier on I just want to have a chat. I'm so bored not tinking about food! I've got to talk to somebody and since you're here...Hey, what are you doing?" he asked after Toshiro got out his soul pager and started texting on it. Out of curiosity, Train glanced at his young but older companion's shoulder. It was a form message on the screen...addressed to Train himself!

The message on it states: ''"I'm using this text to talk to you not in person but through this. Understand?" ''Train nodded. "

''Good. Not many people can see you and if they see me talking to you...Well they might assume I'm none other than crazy."''

"Well, it sure is reasonable."

Train looked at Toshiro to see him texting again. This time in a question,

"I never ask you something when we were alone but we never did discuss about you, Train. What were you like before you died?"

"It's obvious I was a Sweeper."

"Anything else?"

"What do you mean?"

Toshiro hesitated from how close Train is to him. He exhaled the smell of fresh milk and meadow grass. He has to admit Train has a nice smell. He text fast before he lose control of himself.

"I was thinking of your tattoo and how your gun has the same mark. Were you something else before a bounty hunter?"

Train chuckled. He didn't know he was dealing with a genius here. "You're very perspective when it comes to mysteries. Let's just say I've made a mistake joining in my old job. I had to do what's right and quit from it."

"That's it? You took the wrong job that requires a gun and marked you? Were you some sort of spy?"

"Not really, no. But you get the idea." Toshiro looked up from his cellphone. Train looked confused so he waved his hand in front of his companion's face. "Hello, Earth to Toshiro. Is anyone home or you brain shut down on me?" His gaze followed Toshiro's, which landed to the entrance of the cemetary. "Well, looks like we're here. I hope we still have time." He walked ahead first as Toshiro slowly follows in suit.

~BCR~

Inside the cemetary, Train and Toshiro stayed in the background where no one will see their presense. It seems they were in a middle where a middle-aged man (looks like in his late forties or fifties) was making a speech about Train. Toshiro took a wild guess thinking the said man was Train's partner, Sven Vollfied. Instead of wearing his white suit he wears a black one with matching hat. Groups of sweepers and Chronos members were gathered around a wood-polished coffin. Around the coffin were flowers brought in by Train's tearful friends. On the tombstone it's carved "Here Lies Train Heartnet. Friend and Partner. Apr. 13, 1981-Mar. 30, 2006 (A/N: For future reference I don't know what year Train was born in so I sort of made the year up. Don't blame me if I got it wrong!T-T). R.I.P." In no time, the long funeral of their lost friend was over and the gravediggers lowered the coffin as they started reshoveling the dirt covering the grave in a dirty blanket.

Train looked around his friends Rinslet and Eve were in tears. Sephiria had her straight face on but her eyes were about to become the Niagra Falls if she doesn't get out of there any time soon. Belze puts his hand on her shoulder and led her out of the cemetary. Charden done the same with Kyoko who was balling in tears since the funeral started. Soon one by one the group decreases until there were only four Sweepers over the newly grave.

Woodney sighed, "I hope you have fun in Heaven, Big Brother." He walked away following the others.

Rinslet was holding onto Eve in an embrace and said, "Train, if you happen to see Jenos make sure he stays out of trouble." Yes, it's true. Jenos Hazard died on a secret mission trying to rescue his partner, Lin Xiao Li, from an explosive on their way out of their target's hideout. The aftermath was none of them made it out alive. That happen a week before Train died. Rinslet was a complete reck then and now since one of her closest friends dye. She steered Eve away saying, "Let's give Sven some alone time, okay Eve?"

"But I want to stay with Sven", said the blonde headed girl.

"I know but think about it. It's best to say his good-byes alone. He really needs it."

"I understand."

Both girls walked away. Rinslet turns back to Sven who seems to be in thought looking at his best friend's tombstone. "Sven, we'll meet you outside the gate. Okay?"

"Sure, I don't mind", he absentmindedly says. Rinslet knew deep down the patched eye sweeper is the only feeling hurt the most. So, along with Eve, they went toward the exit as Sven took out a cigarrete and began getting frustrated when his lighter didn't light up.

~BCR~

A few meters away from the agitated sweeper were Toshiro and Train. The brunette spirit gestured the captain to talk to Sven. Before Toshiro went towards Sven Train whispered a suggestion in mind. At first, Toshiro was once again trying to hide his blush when he heard explain to him. He nodded and walked toward the spirit's solid friend.

~BCR~

Sven still agitated since his lighter won't agree with him until one light of flame turns up. He was about to put it on his cigarrete when he heard a voice behind him. "You know smoking is going to kill you one day." Those simple words reminded him of the good ol' days while Train was in the group. Sven turn around and saw a boy who appears to be 12 or 13 years of age in a high school uniform with white hair and teal eyes. His school bag was hung over his right shoulder.

'''This can't be right. If he's a student he should have gone to school instead of here. Either he wanted to skip school or he knew Train before. I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask him.'''

Sven thought to himself. With a deep breath he asked, "You shouldn't be here, kid. It's not a good thing to skip school, especially if you're a high school student."

~BCR~

Toshiro twitched his eye. His hand cletched into a fist angrily. Until he realizes he needs to fulfill Train's request since he decided to come along on his own. With an inhale and exhale moment he said, "Yes, I have a good reason to be here. And don't call me kid I'm not that young."

"Sorry. I didn't mean to offend you." Sven appoligized immediately. "It's just-"

"Today must be very hard on you to lose someone you care so much about."

"Heh, took the words right out my mouth. So, what brings you here Mr...?"

"Toshiro. My name is Toshiro Hitsugaya. You can call me Hitsugaya."

"And I'm-"

"Sven Vollfied, I know. Train told me about you."

"Really? You knew Train?" The young boy nodded. "How did you meet him?"

"Let's just say he saved me from being killed."

"That does sound like Train. Now adays he helps out people instead of killing them."

"He killed people?"

"I guess he never told you, huh?"

"You might say that." Toshiro let the bag off his shoulder and opened it up. He dug his hand in there and pulled out the orichalcum gun wrapped in a cloth. He closed the bag as he handed the clothed pistol to Sven. "Train, wanted me to give you this."

Sven's eyes widened in surprise after he unwrapped Hades. Not only Train has given him his most cherished position but how can a stranger like Hitsugaya to pass on the message. He shook his head and muttered, "I can't have this. What was that idiot thinking?"

"Not to intrude on your shockness but who else will be better off with this gun? If I were him I would give it to someone who I trust the most. You're the person he trust the most, Mr. Vollfied."

Sven let out a light chuckle. "You can call me Sven. Calling me Mr. Vollfied makes sound old, which I'm only 31 years old." Toshiro widened his eyes to the size of giant plates. THIS GUY IS IN HIS THIRTIES? BUT HE'S SO RUGGED! "I know I may not look like it but trust me that is really my age."

"I'll take your word for it. Well, I must be on my way." Toshiro walked toward the exit where Train waits for him.

"Wait." Toshiro stops in his tracks but he didn't turn around. "I know this might sound crazy, even for me this sounds crazy. My point is if you happen to see Train's ghost roaming around town looking for milk tell him not to spread any bad luck in Heaven." He nodded and walked away. For a moment, if his eyes weren't deceiving him, he saw a spirit waiting at the entrance gate. The spirit's appearance reminded him of a certain stray cat he knew. When the boy known as Hitsugaya went past him the spirit followed him. This spirit was more happy then he remember in his memories. If this ghost really is his friend, at least he found someone to be happy with.

Sven recovered Hades and walked to the exit. Not before he said, "Good-bye, Train. Hope you can still follow the wind like the stray cat of a sweeper you are."

~BCR~

At a private area in the park, Toshiro got out of his body. He stood tall in front of Train with a serious look on his face. Toshiro unsheathed Hyourinmaru ready to perform konso. Train kept waiting for the big moment when he finallly leaves his home since he knelt down in front of him. Then again, he's more concerned about Toshiro since he knew from the look on his face Sven told him something he wasn't suppose to know just yet.

Train got the courage to ask. "Toshiro, what's wrong? Did Sven told you something?"

"Before I sent you to Soul Society", Toshiro speaks as his eyes were covered by his bangs. "Did your first career happens to deal with killing innocent living beings?"

Without breaking a heartbeat Train replied, "Yes."

With a short gasp, the captain continues, "Why? Why would you go through with something so denial, so cynical? You're no better than a-"

"Murderer? Killer? Assassin?"

A tear slowly ran down Hitsugaya's cheeks. Who would've thought someone he thought was so nice can also be a trained killer? With his eyes closed he talked once more. "When you get to Rukongai, look for two men in shinigami robes. One is bald, the other seems to have feathers on his eyebrow. They'll escort you to the first squad where I'll be waiting outside the door. See you in Seireitei." He raised his arm and lowers it to hit the hilt's end to Train's forehead. Not until the said person gently grabbed the prodigy's wrist. The said captain looked into the amber eyes while those same eyes glanced into his watery emerald ones.

The sweeper raised his hand to touch the boy's cheek where the tear had slid. With his thumb Train wiped away the remaining waters before they slide down like the first. "Please don't cry. I know I did killed so many but after I quit I punished myself by living up to those painful memories for the rest of my life. My times as a killer are over. And I promise I won't be like him in the future, Toshiro."

"You-you promised?"

"I never break my promise."

Toshiro wiped his tears and hit the hilt's butt on Train's forehead and lifted it away from its place revealing a mark on the spot. As of now he noticed how close their faces are. Toshiro blushed a perfect 50% red. Before Train disappears, Toshiro's body was acting on its own. What happen next after the spirit's gone and the Hell butterfly flew away was Toshiro, captain of squad 10, boy genius of Seireitei, kissing in mid-air! He opened his eyes and covered his mouth.

"Dear God! That was embarrassing! I hope I didn't kiss him for real!" He panicked.

"Not to worry, young Master", Toshiro heard Hyourinmaru say, "you didn't kiss him physically..." Toshiro sighed in relief. "But you did mentally."

"Oh, shut up, you dumb dragon!" He yelled out loud.

"It's not my fault you're fallen for him."

"Please be quiet." The boy touched his cheek. Still warm of his fair touch. It's strange how someone like him to be fallen for a stray like Train. He laughed silently. "I guess he's my knight and I'm the fair maiden in the story."

"Yeah, in your inner fairy tales."

"Didn't I tell you to shut up."

"Most likely you told me be quiet."

"I can't wait to get rid of you."

"You can't do that, Master. We're bound together in spirit."

"Only mentally, not physically."

To Be Continued...