Chapter 34: Enduring Pain

AN: There will be a Third person point of view, one the few that will be in this story. If you see (Meanwhile) or scenes where Kakashi is absent it's most likely third person.

"What happened"

After escorting Rukia back to the Senzaikyu, I was called to Central 46. I didn't expect to see all the members slaughtered.

"We don't know sir, we found them like this"

I looked around seeing there was one strike per person. Each a fatal wound, this would have to be investigated immediately after the execution.

"Was anyone else here?"

"No, sir"

No witnesses, or even a sliver of evidence that anyone was here. This unfortunate events could put more pressure on the Court Gaurd Squads.

Meanwhile...

Underneath in secret base Ichigo slept with bandages covering his body. Shooting his eyes open he sat immediately. Looking around Ichigo saw he was in a dark room.

"Where am I?" He asked

"You're safe"

Turning he saw Yoruichi in her cat form.

"Yoruichi?"

As she inched closer to him, a poof of smoke exploded. As it cleared the figure of the former Captain stood. Naked, Ichigos eyes had widen and his face turned red.

"By now you're wondering how we got here-"

As she began to explain the function of the artifact, he was still distracted by the fact she was wearing less clothing.

"Hey wait!"

"Why? What's wrong?"

"Here! Put this on!"

"You sure? Might be the only time you'll see me like this" she said

"Yes! Just hurry!"

Doing as suggested Yoruichi used a black shirt that stretched just enough to hide herself.

"Come on let's go" she said leaving the room

As he got up Ichigo he followed the purple haired woman. A bright light blinded the young man, as his vision cleared he saw he was underground.

"Where are we?"

"Safe, and while we're here I'm going to teach you how to unlock your Bankai in three days" she reassured

"What? Can you really do that?"

"Of course"

"Good...when I'm done I'll show those two" he growled

"Who?"

"Byakuya Kuchiki and Kakashi Hatake" he answered

Overflowing with anger as the two flashed through his head.

"I can help you defeat Byakuya...but Kakashi is a different story" she explained

"What do you mean?" He snapped

"Kakashi is a strong, strong enough to actually to be able to be Captain without obtaining Bankai" she explained

As she remembered that night the Vizards tried escape, and most importantly that attack that was on par with her Shunko.

"Why is he still a Vice-captain?"

"Don't know, maybe he just likes being able act, or he just doesn't like the paperwork" she answered

Ichigo stared at the ground, unsure of if he could win against him.

"Well let's get to work..."

Captain Counsel Chambers

An emergency meeting had been called as I stood behind my Captain.

"All the members of Central 46 have killed" Captain-Commander Yamamoto said

All stood quiet as the news came, no expected the members to killed.

"Now we must move the Execution of Rukia Kuchiki to tomorrow" he explained

"Why so early?" Toshiro asked

"Due to the absence of Central 46 we must so that we can start the replacement or succession of the positions" he answered

My stomach knotted up, but I couldn't show it. I needed to remain strong or make doubt. After the news was said the Captains began to subtlety bicker over whose fault it was. We were truly divided.

As everyone began to leave I was stopped.

"Kakashi"

Turning I saw Rangiku approaching me.

"Yes?"

"How you holding up?"

I didn't know what to say, one of my students would have to be killed tomorrow.

"Not good"

She didn't say anything as I began to walk away.

Senzaikyu

Rukia stood looking out the window as the sun began to set.

"Rukia"

She turned suprised to see me.

"Kakashi-sensie"

I stayed quiet for a moment, as I try to tell her what happened.

"Your execution is moved tomorrow, I'm sorry, but you're out of time" I explained

She wasn't shocked at all, but a smile grew as a tear ran down her face.

"I'm not worried Kakashi-sensie" she said her voice cracked just a bit

I could see though that she was scared.

"It'll be alright, it'll be over soon" I said giving her one last hug

She hugged me back, as she was unable to hold back tears and began to sob. Her crying could be heard across the Soul Society.

Hideout

Ichigo had been fight Zangetsu trying to achieve his Bankai. At some point Renji Abarai came so that he could as well.

"Hey Zangetsu?"

"Yes Ichigo?" The Spirit said in a deep voice

"When we fought Kakashi, what did you feel about him?" Ichigo asked as he sat on a rock

Zangetsu stoic as ever not showing any emotion thought.

"He is deeply connected with his Zanpakuto spirit, something that is a rarity" he answered

"He sounds perfect in everyway"

"I would say the same" Yoruichi said aloud

"Yoruichi?"

"Yeah?"

"Were you and Kakashi..."

She stayed quiet for a second as an unseen blush came over her face.

"No, but you should hurry up get your Bankai" she advised

"You talking about Kakashi-sensie?" Renji asked as he too took a break

"Did you train under him or something?"

"Yeah, almost everyone trains under him sooner or later he trained three Captains and most of the Vice-captains" he answered

Ichigo was dumbfounded how could this guy be this strong?

"Now pick up your blade" Zangetsu said

Ichigo sat quietly for a moment, then he gripped his sword ready to fight.

Home

I sat down as a large weight feel on me, but then it happened again. Falling to my knees clutching my own head. Memories began to flow through my head stronger than ever.

I looked up to see the face a young girl blood came out her mouth. Her eyes wide open, it seemed to be raining as well. Raindrops ran down her face, I looked down to see my Chidori had pierced her chest.

"Kakashi"

Who was she? I felt a deep pain in my heart. Like I should know who she was, but I didn't something I hated. I hated seeing these and not knowing who these people are or why felt such pain when I saw them.

I began to breath heavily as it passed, my head still rang like a bell.

"You can endure" Lobo said

As I calmed my mind, my soul felt pained like I was dying on the inside.

AN: another short one, next the execution.