17 Bleach Part 4 Depature for now Part 1.

A few years later. Aura had joined the same school as Uryū Ishida. She still stayed in Noir's apparent with her mom. The girl turned into a happy teen with the only small problem, was her dad died. But her mom and Noir made up for it. She looked to Noir as a big brother. A grumpy big brother but always straight with her. Her mom took a job as a P.I. New writing of her first name and the last name Underdarl as Noir's guardian.

It was all for show of course. She spent a lot of time with Uryu Ishida's mother. Kanae Katagiri. She was officially dead but was saved by Noir giving her a white Bishop piece. Completely cutting her connection to Quincies. She joined Meadow at her P.I. business. Ryuken Ishida broke away from the Quincy's outright. The only connection he had left was his father to them. And that was tentative at best.

A new hospital open with funds from Noir was open. Ishida and Ryuken ran it for the most part. Special cases came to the top area. Such as Orihime's brother. He was saved and was given the job of a nurse. He was persuaded with ease. Downstairs was a small help clinic. Throughout the years, Noir treated the girl Yuzu. He was a regular of the family. Which Isshin grew to tolerate.

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-Way to school-

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"Haaa this is such a pain in the ass." Ichigo grumbled after cleaning himself up. A few thugs were to the side out cold. "Will you guys just leave me alone already."

He grew out of his slump and turned more straightforward in things. Mostly because Noir got onto his case about things. Ryuken told him of his Quincy heritage but didn't teach him the actual abilties. Isshin forbid it. He was upset but left it alone. Uryu and Ichigo got along well enough.

"No! It to fun kicking your ass!" One thug said. Despite the 0 wins he had.

*Tap!* A small noise caught his attention. Looking up, Ichigo saw who it was. On top of the wall, was a teenager like him. The teenager was Noir. Unlike Ichigo however, he didnt mind putting the people in the hospital.

Noir hair was pretty long as it came down his shoulder blades. A side effect of the Hell energy turned it white. His eyes a permanant golden color. Light shining made it glow a little. He tried dying it but it wouldn't last more than a few seconds. His build was good as always. Constant working and training kept him in shape. As well as learning new Kido from Tessei.

"If the legs were broken, they couldnt cause trouble for civilians. Just saying." With a kick, he somersaulted over the teen. "But that is just me. If you keep this up, you will be late for class again."

*Fwoosh!* Noir took off in a full sprint.

"You could at least carry me!" Ichigo shouted. A second later realizing what he said, he blushed. "I mean help me get to school!"

"Hehe, little strawberry has a crush." One of the thugs said between laughs. The others joining him. "What's wrong, your boyfriend leave you?"

"Crack!" Ichigo stepped on his leg, breaking it.

"Ahhhhh!" The thug screamed before passing out. The others shivered at Ichigo's glare. They instantly pretend to faint.

"Hopefully I can still make it!" Ichigo dashed off towards the school building. 'I am going to make it!' His joy was short-lived as he saw a teacher closing the gate. "Wait!"

*Hum!* A freeze passed over the area for three seconds. Just enough time for him to jump. With a hop, Ichigo jumped over the gate and ran into the building. *Hum!* Time returned to normal.

The freeze was caused by Noir. He finally unlocked his User Ability. It was called Fixed Point. An object he designated would move as if the area froze. Said object was Ichigo.

"Huh." The teacher stopped and looked around. "Thought someone was yelling. No matter." He finished closing the gate and turned to go back inside.

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-Classroom-

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"So you barely made it huh?" Tatsuki asked Ichigo. "What would you have done if you received detention again?" Tatsuki was a very tomboyish teen. One of Ichigo's childhood friends. She was friends with Noir as well and sparred with him often. Lithe athletic body. Perfect combat from excessive sports. She also rocked a perpetual tan. Her short hair definitely kept a focus on her eyes.

"Hmph!" Ichigo scowled. "I made it though didnt I? Besides its detention, not to bad at all, geez."

"Perfect time to relax and catch up on work." Keigo added. "Isn't that right Noir?" Keigo was a friend of Ichigo's from his middle school. Slightly athletic and slightly popular. Small supporting role that really goes nowhere.

"Hmm yeah." Noir answered half-heartedly. He was typing away on his spirit phone. Checking the date, he put the phone away and removed his pocket watch. With a few turns with a burst of spirit energies, a countdown started. "Tch, it is almost time."

"Hey that pocket watch is really neat." Orihime said. "Can I see it?" Orihime had a bubbly personality and tended to bother Noir a lot. Ichigo told her it was him that saved her brother. It did not make it easier that she was a pacifist. Her big bazongas tended to cause the boys in class to go wild. Noir thought about kidnapping her, and selling her to Issei or Riser. That is how much she annoyed him some times.

"No." Noir's reply came out cold. Orihime pouted sadly with a few classmates giving Noir an evil glare. They started mumbling amongst themselves. "If any of you punks wanna go, we can take it outside." He looked around spotting not a one making eye contact. "No takers? Then shut the fuck up and continuing being little gutless wimps!"

"Yoh Noir, calm down." Keigo said. "Your not this wound up usually. In fact, you dont look so good." Keigo was not joking, as Noir was sweating profusely and his veins were visible in his arms. They were throbbing in a weird rhythm.

"Haa just need today to be over." Noir said. His breath was hot as he tried to calm down. "Huh?" A wet towel was put on his neck. Tatsuki had placed it there. "Thanks."

"Yah know, you really shouldn't forget to cool off before a workout. It is bad for you."

"Yeah.. yeah your right. Thanks again." Noir became quiet as he regulated his spirit energy. 'Just a little longer.' His power grew a lot higher but didn't set will. As if the countdown to the quest was causing him to be unsettled.

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-After Class-

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"So what's the plan for you today?" Chad asked. Chad was biracial as far as Noir could tell. He favored more of his Latino heritage. Standing taller than most of his classmates. His dark skin was very noticeable. Coupled with his broad physique, he stuck out completely in most places.

"I have a "work" assignment to take care of." Noir said. "Ichigo, I am gonna need your help with it."

"Yeah I know." Ichigo nodded. He felt the presence of the Hollow in the distance.

"What do you do exactly?" Chizuru Honsho asked. She was part of Orihime's really close group. A few others thought she was joking around when she gropes Orihime. But Noir knew differently. The girl really is in love with her. With her purple eyes and outgoing personality, she could probably get a girlfriend easy enough.

"Its called Mind Your Business. Really great job." Noir said. He left the classroom.

"You dont have to be rude about it." Chizuru said offended.

"No, that is the name." Keigo added. "I helped a few times myself. They just go around praying at a few places and burning incense. Oh giving offerings to Shrines."

"Humph! What a stupid name!" Chizuru looked away embarrassed. "Hey.. where is that new girl?" She was looking around for Rukia Kuchiki. "I do not see the little shorty anywhere."

"Yeah your right." Keigo said. "You don't think her and Ichigo or dating do you?" Orihime and Tatsuki froze hearing that. They shivered at the very idea of it next.

"Maybe. She does leave every time he does." Chizuru hoped so. That way she could have Orihime to herself.

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-Warehouse District-

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"You again." Rukia said. She was dressed in a tracksuit that gave her temporary powers. Since she gave her own to Ichigo a few weeks ago. "Why are you here Noir?"

"Because I choose to be. Here to take off the little spirit." Noir pointed to a man with a swordfish lodged in his gut. "Time to go before you end up someone's lunch."

*Ripple!* Noir released Holy Energy and sent the spirit on its way. The fish went along with him. Both giving a nod as they vanished.

"Sending Souls with your power alone. Who are you?" Rukia always had questions when getting neat Noir. If not for her overall personality he might have hit her on several occasions. But she was an alright person. Just ... really short.

"Someone that you brother in law needs to watch out for." Noir answered the same way everytime. Mostly to tick he roff and because he really wanted to fight him. He wanted to get the sword to Saber. It would go well with her he thought. "You should brush up his training."

"Hmm?" Rukia looked confused. Until she saw Ichigo flying to the side. He smashed through the warehouse hitting a steel beam. "Geez that is gonna hurt when he gets back in his body." Rukia winced from the phantom pain she felt.

"You bet it will." Kon said from Ichigo's body. Kon was a false soul that was.. unique in several ways. His job was to take care of the body until Ichigo gets back in it. Usually he operated a stuffed animal. But Noir hooked him up with a bird that he could summon.

"Raaaaah!" Ichigo let loose a battle cry charging back at the Centipede looking Hollow. It climb away faster than he could move. It was quite the sight with him swinging his sword and missing. "Hold still you bug!"

"Heheheh stupid Soul Reaper!" The Centipede taunted. Its back pincers came around poised to stab.

*Ting! Ting!* Ichigo blocked with his large claymore sword. Sparks flew to the left. A slight turned deflected the Hollow away. Bending its body, the head came down to pin Ichigo.

"Ugh!" Ichigo grunted from the wait. As he held it back, a small secretion left the mouth an landed on his face. "Ahhh!" Yelling in pain, he threw it away with a burst of strength. "Acid... that is just gross." Ichigo wiped it off with his hilt.

"Look out!" Rukia yelled. Noir shook his head at her. "He can't learn if he is dead!"

"That is why you should train him more and not masturbate to him in the closet." Noir grinned.

"I do not!" Rukia said cheeks red. Whether from fury or embarrassment, he couldnt tell. It was just a guess he was not serious. She was a bit of an innocent perv. So something like that made snese if you she was in the mood of course. "Hmmmm."

*Ching!* The sound of hard metal rubbed against something harder. Ichigo slid back a little but the Hollow looked bad off. Part of its mask was missing.

"Ahhhh!" Ichigo gathered his energy into his sword and swung in a crescent. The Hollow was bisected in half. He walked towards and stabbed it in the head ending it finally. "Whew, that was difficult." Wiping his brow, he turned to the others.

"Yeah.. pretty difficult for you." Noir said in a mumble. 'That Hollow was a lot stronger than what was shown in media. About as strong as a 10th seat. Hmm at least he is stronger now though. Just needs proper sword fighting. But that won't happen since he is so resistant.'

"Good job Ichigo." Rukia said with a smile. Seeing him grow stronger made her happy for some reason. A little pain passed as he reminds her of Kaien a little. 'He looks and acts like him at times. In fact, Noir looks a little like him as well. But Ichigo said they weren't related.'

"Alright, time to head to Hat n Clogs shop." Ichigo saw Noir give him a nod agreeing. It was the last chance for Noir to finished the quest. But they didn't know that.