It's been a week since Ichigo went to his mother's grave and (Y/N) had his evaluation test with Yoruichi. (Y/N) decided to learn more Kido technique's from Tessai, since he couldn't keep relying on Kaidou. (Y/N) felt like his defences were quite weak so he decided to learn some basic Bakudo techniques.

(Y/N) eventually learned Bakudo #8 - Seki, a Kido spell that forced the user to repel an enemy upon contact and Bakudo #39 - Enkosen, A kido barrier made of condense reiatsu, used to block attacks.

When Ichigo returned to school, he gave (Y/N) an entire rundown of the Hollow he fought on that day. Apparently he had to fight the Hollow that was responsible for his mother's death. Unfortunately, The hollow got away. What a twist of fate.

During his many shifts at Urahara Shop, (Y/N) missed a hangout session with all of his friends to watch Don Kanonji. He was a "spiritualist", codeword for "he had the ability to see spirits". He unfortunately didn't know anything about spirits work and turned spirit into a hollow and Ichigo had to solve the problem. Urahara and Tessai were actually present, wanting to take Jinta and Ururu to watch the show. So essentially, you ran the shop by yourself for the night before doing more training with Yoruichi.

Currently, (Y/N) and his family were preparing to visit the grave of (M/N) (L/N). The (L/N) family had already come to terms with the situation and just did it to pay their respects. (Y/N) decided to take a small backpack with him so that he can store Calavera in it. (Y/N) couldn't just carry her in his hands because people would give him strange looks.

(F/N): Alright, is everyone ready?

(Y/N) and (S/N): Ready!

As soon as the (L/N)s arrived, they immediately paid their respects before sitting around (M/N)'s grave, reminiscing on some of their favourite moments with her.

(Y/N) recalling the time she would take him to the amusement park.

(S/N) when she would spend hours allow her mother to style her hair

(F/N) remembering his marriage ceremony fondly.

They were all good times.

(Meanwhile) Ichigo's POV

Ichigo and the rest of his friends were getting chewed out by the P.E teacher, Mr. Kagine. Ichigo was caught causing a commotion during the Don Kanonji performance on live television, so the teacher made it a point to lecture Ichigo and friends. However with Rukia's convincing acting and manipulation, she was able to give everyone time to escape the lecture.

Now everyone was walking down a flight of stairs.

Keigo: Way to go, Rukia. Your awesome performance got us off scott-free with no detention.

Rukia: Oh, you guys. It was nothing, really.

Ichigo: What are you talking about? She was trying to sell me up the river.

Tatsuki: You gotta admit that her phoney crying covered your getaway. You ought to be thanking her.

Rukia: Actually, I kind of enjoyed putting on the big act and fooling Mr. Kagine, so no thanks necessary. But you have to know I would never sell out a good friend like Ichigo.

Just then, Rukia's phone went off, signalling her that there was a hollow nearby.

Rukia: Oh, Ichigo, can I talk to you for a second in private?

Ichigo: Huh?

Rukia: Would you guys excuse us for just a minute?

Rukia forcefully dragged Ichigo away from the group.

Keigo: Well, that's weird.

Tatsuki: Huh.

Orihime: I never noticed before, but– Hmm? Those two seem to like each other, don't they?

Keigo: Nah, you're imagining things. Ichigo might like Rukia, but there's no way she'd be interested in him.

Mizuiro: Well, something's suspicious.

Keigo: Yeah, like (Y/N)'s disappearance. Seriously, he wasn't with us at the Don Kanonji show and now he's missing from school. What's going on?

Tatsuki: He's just going through some stuff, he'll be back.

Keigo: You always take (Y/N)'s side. Do you like him or something?

Tatsuki: *Blushes* I-I do not.

Nobody believed her.

(Timeskip: Next day)

(Y/N) was back to school, and just in time for their midterm exam scores to be published. Unfortunately for Mizuiro and Keigo, they didn't do too well.

(Y/N): You were pretty close to making the top 50, Mizuiro.

Mizuiro: Yeah, I was kinda distracted these last few weeks, so I couldn't study as hard as I wanted to.

(Y/N): Yeah, distracted by the woman.

Mizuiro: It's not that!

(Y/N): He He, it was a joke.

Keigo: At least none of our gang embarrassed us by making it into the top 50, right, Mizuiro?

Mizuiro: Take another look.

Keigo: Hmm? W-w-w-what? Ichigo is ranked number 23? And (Y/N) is in the top 10? You cheaters. There's no way you could have possibly scored that high.

Ichigo: Shut up, Keigo. I score high on tests because I study for them. You should try it sometime.

Keigo: A-ha, so that's what you were doing all those nights when I was asking you to come hang out. You always said you were too busy, but the truth is you were studying like a total nerd. And what about you (Y/N)? All those times you ditched us, you were really in a library studying weren't you? Oh, no. I'm friends with a nerd. Maybe you two need some thick nerd glasses.

Ichigo: No, thanks.

Mizuiro: It is a bit of a surprise to learn you really study.

Ichigo: My hair gets me enough abuse. I'm not gonna be an academic loser on top of it.

Keigo: Good point. Sorry I ragged on you. So how about...

Keigo: If I gave you this complimentary nerd headband instead.

Ichigo: I told you, no.

As Ichigo was talking with Keigo and Mizuiro, (Y/N) noticed someone who he was looking to talk to for the past week: Ishida Uryu. (Y/N) walked to his desk and decided to start a conversation.

(Y/N): Hey there, you're Ishida correct?

Uryu: Yes, what about it?

(Y/N): Congratulations on being the top scorer on the midterm exams. Anyway I heard you were pretty good at sewing, so I wanted to ask-

Uryu: No.

(Y/N): Huh? You didn't let me finish-

Uryu: I'd rather not speak to you.

Uryu didn't look at (Y/N) for the entire conversation, even if it was short lived. Uryu got up from his seat and walked out of the classroom.

(Y/N): Yikes. He didn't have to be so hostile.

(Y/N) peeked down to his bag where Calavera was sitting.

(Y/N): Looks like negotiations fell short. Don't worry I'll convince him somehow.

Calavera: He won't have an issue stitching me back up once he sees how adorable I am. Come on, let's catch up with him.

(Y/N): I doubt he'll listen to us for a second time today. We'll try again tomorrow.

Just then, Rukia burst through the classroom, pulling Ichigo by the collar.

Rukia: Ichigo.

Ichigo: Huh?

Rukia: Come here. I need you.

*Slam*

Guess that means a hollow is nearby.

Keigo: That Rukia sure is one aggressive chick.

Mizuiro: Maybe they really are seeing each other.

(Y/N) decided to follow behind Rukia and Ichigo.

(Timeskip)

As you caught up to the duo you heard started to overhear a conversation.

Rukia: There's a new one here all right. How did he know?

Ichigo: All right. Which way?

???: It's over there. Can you not sense such a simple thing? And you call yourself a Shinigami.

You recognized the third voice as Uryu Ishida. What was he doing here? You immediately switched places with Calavera, transforming into your Shinigami form.

Rukia: The signal just vanished.

Ichigo: So tell me, who or what are you?

Uryu: Uryu Ishida. I'm a Quincy. Shinigami are my enemies.

Ichigo: Just what do you mean?

Uryu: Is that too complicated for you? I'll tell you again then, slower this time. Ichigo Kurosaki, you are my enemy.

(Y/N): Does that include me as well?

Uryu: Of course. (Y/N) (L/N). I think I dislike you the most.

(Y/N): Not sure what I did to make you so upset, maybe we can talk it out.

Uryu: There is no "talking it out", You entire being irks me.

Ichigo: What's your problem!

(Y/N) knew what Ichigo was about to do. Ichigo is extremely hostile in moments like these and (Y/N) didn't want him to cause even more problems when they didn't know what started them in the first place. (Y/N) grabbed by his collar before he could start marching towards Uryu.

Uryu: I bid you farewell.

With that, Uryu left the trio in a state of annoyance (mostly felt from Ichigo).

(Timeskip)

Ichigo and (Y/N) made their way back to class, with Ichigo mumbling to himself in frustration the entire way through.

Ichigo: Who does he think he is, insulting me like that? I'll mess him up the next time I see him. Besides, who uses a bow and arrow anymore? What's his name? Ikibo? Ikimo? Metasu? No.

Orihime: Do you mean Uryu Ishida?

Ichigo: Orihime. Uh, yeah. How do you know him?

(Y/N): *deadpan* He's in our class, how do you not know this?

Orihime: Yep! I'm also in the home handicrafts club with him.

Ichigo: Home handy what?

Orihime: You see? There he is, right there.

Orihime pointed to him while he was sitting down at a desk.

Ichigo: That's him alright, but I can't believe he's really in the home handicrafts club. Look at him. He's reading, not doing macramé.

Orihime: Yeah? You wait. It looks like Michiru's got a job for him.

Just then Orihime's friend, Michiru, brought a torn up doll to Uryu.

Ichigo: Like he's gonna sew it for her?

Orihime: Just wait and watch.

Uryu took Michiru's doll and somehow stitched it up with ease in a matter of seconds.

Michiru: Hey, it's almost as good as new. Thanks so much, Uryu.

Uryu: It's all right. Don't mention it. In fact, don't talk to me anymore at all.

Michiru: Uh, I'll see you later then.

Orihime: Why would he do something so nice and then say something so unkind?

Ichigo: Because he's insane, that's why.

(Y/N): Gee if it's that simple, why can't couldn't he fix Calavera?

Orihime: Wait a sec, do you two and Uryu have some kind of problem?

Ichigo: Well, you could say that, but it's nothing I can't handle.

Orihime: That's good.

(Y/N): Hold up I have no issues with that guy, I don't even know him.

Ichigo: Stop being so nice to people.

(Y/N): Stop being a ball of anger all the time.

Orihime: Wait, do you two hate each other now?

Both: No.

(Timeskip)

Ichigo somehow convinced (Y/N) to tail Uryu with him. (Y/N) had no idea why Ichigo allowed Uryu to get under his skin so easily. A few minutes into their stealth mission, Uryu made a sudden stop.

Uryu: Do you intend to follow me all the way home, Ichigo Kurosaki? (Y/N) (L/N)?

Ichigo: Guess we're not as sneaky as we thought.

(Y/N): Speak for yourself, I know how to conceal spiritual energy.

Ichigo decided to ignore (Y/N)

Ichigo: So when did you first notice me?

Uryu: From the time you, (Y/N) and Orihime saw me in the classroom. You've been ducking in and out of the shadows behind me ever since.

Ichigo: Huh. That long, huh? Now that's impressive.

(Y/N): Not when you don't conceal your spiritual energy.

Ichigo: Could you shut up?

Uryu: (Y/N)'s right. The careless way you let your spiritual energy leak out, even a monkey would have noticed it. Amateur stuff.

Ichigo: What did you say?

Uryu: You heard me. It's obvious that you lack even the most basic ability to detect those around you with high spirit energy. How else can you explain the fact that you weren't even aware of my existence until today?

Ichigo: Yeah, sorry about that. It's just that I've always been really bad at remembering names and faces.

Uryu: That's not what I mean. There's a difference between you and me. When you first started at this school, I sensed your high spirit energy. If you were any good, you would've sensed mine. I even know the day in mid-May when you became a Shinigami.

You were shocked that Uryu knew so much. The moment you learned the skill to sense spiritual energy, you didn't think about sensing your classmates. If you had, you'd have known Ichigo was a Shinigami before the Parakeet incident.

Uryu: And you (Y/N). You may be more competent than Ichigo, however the moment I sensed your spiritual energy I knew you were horrid.

(Y/N): Okay, what is it about me that you hate so much? Besides me being a Shinigami? Because it seems to run deeper than that?

Uryu: Simply put, I don't exactly trust you. Even before you got your shinigami powers, you were reeking of a spiritual energy that reminded me of a Hollow's.

(Y/N) was confused at his statement.

(Y/N): So you thought I was a Hollow in disguise or something?

Uryu: I thought of it as a possibility. But your Shinigami powers say otherwise. However, now your presence reminds me of two things I hate. Shinigamis and Hollows. And...

Uryu stretched his and grabbed onto a Spirit Ribbon. It's how the spiritually aware view and sense spirit energy.

Uryu: I know Rukia Kuchiki's true identity.

Ichigo: Spirit ribbons.

Uryu:For a change, you're right. Spirit ribbons are the physical manifestation of spirit energy in the atmosphere. And...

Ichigo: What is that?

Uryu held a red spirit ribbon in his hands.

Uryu: This is your spirit ribbon. You didn't know that? Shinigamis' spirit ribbons are a different color than normal ones.

Why don't we play a little game, Ichigo Kurosaki? (Y/N) (L/N)? Let's have a duel to determine which one of us is superior, the Quincy or the Shinigami. I'll show you just how unnecessary Shinigamis are in this world.

(Meanwhile) Rukia's POV

Rukia was making her way to the Urahara Shop. She has been constantly calling Urahara but for some reason, he hasn't been picking up any of her calls. Rukia decided the best way to get any info was to go to him directly.

Urahara: If it isn't my favorite customer. What can I do for you?

Rukia frustratingly threw her phone in Urahara's face.

Urahara: Ah!

Rukia: Don't play innocent with me, Urahara. I had to come in person because I've been calling for days with a major problem, and you don't respond.

Urahara: Oh, sorry about that. It's just we've been really busy lately, but I was gonna call you today. My part timer usually makes things easier for me, but he's taken the last two days off.

Jinta: Where's your friend? You know, that weird, orange, spiky-haired dude. I don't see him. I guess he must have broken up with you. Can't really say I blame the guy.

Urahara: Cut her some slack, Jinta.

Rukia: It's serious. I need information. It may involve (Y/N) too.

(Timeskip)

Back with The Shinigami duo and Uryu, things were starting to get heated between the orange haired delinquent and the glasses wearing bow wielder. (Y/N) was trying his best to deescalate the situation.

Ichigo: So when is this duel between us supposed to take place?

Uryu: Right now.

Ichigo: That idea is ridiculous.

Uryu: Why do you say that?

Ichigo: Because it would be a waste of time, and I've got nothing to prove to you. I've never heard of Quincys before, and I don't know what you have against Shinigamis, but it's got nothing to do with me.

Uryu: What a surprise. You're afraid to fight.

Ichigo: Forget trying to goad me into it. Besides, I'd mop the floor with you.

(Y/N) was pleasantly surprised to see Ichigo trying to be the bigger man, however the feeling didn't last long.

Uryu: Oh, now I get it. You don't have permission. I forgot. Your Soul Reaper powers came from Rukia. You're actually just a substitute Soul Reaper. That probably means that on your own, you can't so much as lift a finger. You have to have her permission to duel, don't you?

Ichigo: That does it.

(Y/N): Alright let's calm down. This is honestly childish if I'm being quite honest.

Ichigo and Uryu: If you're gonna complain then don't bother talking.

(Y/N): I expect this from Ichigo, but for someone who was acting all high and mighty just a minute ago you're acting quite immature Uryu.

Uryu gave (Y/N) a nasty glare.

Ichigo: All right, if a duel's what you want, then a duel's what you'll get.

(Y/N): Ichigo, for the love of God, please stop humoring him.

Ichigo took Kon out of his bag and prepared to switch forms.

Kon: It's about time, Ichigo.Why'd you leave me in that stupid bag all day? Are you trying to kill me? I don't care what Rukia says, don't you ever do that to me again.

Ichigo: Cough it up.

Kon: Wait a sec. Forget what I said about the bag. You can put me back there–

Ichigo took out Kon's Soul candy and swallowed it, transforming into a Shinigami.

Ichigo: A-ha. Kon, you better get back. I'm about to give Mr. Handicrafts some stitches to sew.

Kon: Uh, I'll be over here.

Ichigo: So how does your little duel work? Tell me the rules, and let's get to it.

(Y/N): Ichigo, I am going to be the smarter of the two of us here and tell you, whatever he has planned isn't gonna be good.

Ichigo: Someone has to shut him up! Don't worry you can sit this one out.

Uryu: The rules here are quite simple. Whoever kills the most Hollows in 24 hours will be the winner. Simple, isn't it? Even you can understand how that works.

Uryu pulled a circular object out of his pocket and showed it to the other two boys.

Uryu: We'll use this to begin. It'll help.

Ichigo: Huh?

(Y/N): And what is that?

Uryu: Bait to bring in Hollows. If I crush this, Hollows will start gathering here quickly.

Ichigo: What the hell?

Uryu: Why are you making such a big deal about this? Believe me, no one is going to get hurt, because I know I will be able to wipe out every single Hollow that shows up here. If you had more confidence in your abilities to protect people from Hollows, you wouldn't be worried, and you would accept this challenge.

(Y/N) felt his temper start to rise considerably, something he does his best to keep under control. He was willing to put the entire town in jeopardy for HIS OWN EGO!

(Y/N): Calavera, switch with me now!

Calavera: On it!

However it was too late as Uryu crushed the hollow bait. In an instant, hollows rained down from the sky and Uryu immediately shot one down.

Uryu: And that's one for me-

Before Uryu could complete his sentence, (Y/N) teleported with the use of Shunpo and grabbed Uryu by the throat, choking him. The look in (Y/N) was filled with fury. (Y/N) was seething at the sheer stupidity that was Uryu's actions.

(Y/N): ARE YOU FREAKING SERIOUS RIGHT NOW? YOU ARE PUTTING LIVES AT RISK FOR YOUR OWN EGO. AND FOR WHAT? TO PROVE YOU'RE BETTER THAN US? I HOPE YOU'RE PROUD OF YOURSELF WHEN THE TOWN YOU'RE TRYING TO PROTECT IS SENT TO RUIN.

(Y/N) violently throws Uryu to the side, before unsheathing his zanpakuto.

(Y/N): Once I'm down cleaning up "YOUR" problem. I'm gonna kick your ass myself.

(Y/N) then addressed Ichigo without looking at him.

(Y/N): You have fun with your little competition, while you're doing that, I'm gonna make sure our friends and family get out of this alive.

Ichigo: Hey (Y/N) wait-

(Y/N) interrupted Ichigo's sentence with a Shunpo, making his way towards the school. (Y/N) pulled out his cell phone and dialled Urahara's number. The moment Urahra picked up, (Y/N) wasted no time explaining the situation.

Urahara: Hey (Y/-

(Y/N): NO TIME TO TALK, SOMEONE USED HOLLOW BAIT AND NOW HOLLOWS ARE SCATTERED AROUND TOWN. WE NEED HELP.

Urahara: Got it, I'll get everyone prepared and leave as soon as possible.

Urahara hung up and looked directly at Rukia.

Urahara: We have a big problem on our hands.

To be continued.

The action is starting to ramp up. This is also where the story of Bleach starts to pick up so a lot more plot will be happening.