Toshiro, Renji, and I floated through the portal for a while in silence. "Okay," I said after I found my voice. "What exactly is going on?!" "We can't say right now," Toshiro replied. "He's right," Renji said. My eyes narrowed. "You take me away from my father, tell me that I have to come with you, and you don't even give me so much as an explanation!!!" I yelled angrily. "So I ask again...What's going on?"

Toshiro turned to me. "We're taking you to Captain Genryusai," he said. "With your power and bloodline, there's a high chance that you're a Soul Reaper." I was confused. "Soul Reaper?" "A gurdian of souls," Renji explained. "We find lost souls and escort them to the Soul Society." "Oh..! So Soul Reapers are basically like Shinigami?" I said. Renji nodded. "Somewhat," he said. "We Soul Reapers are assigned to perform a ritual called "Konso" to transport the souls to the Soul Society." "Huh?! Konso?!" "Enough questions. Everything will be explained after you meet Captain Genryusai," Toshiro said.

Then, the portal began to glow. I closed my eyes, and when I opened them again, I saw what looked like a palace around me.

"Whoa! Where are we?!" I asked. "Soul Society. Near Captain Genryusai's headquarters," Toshiro replied. "Oh." "Follow us," Toshiro said. I nodded and walked next to Renji. After a while, we came to a huge hallway with a door at the end. "This is it," Toshiro said. "Captain Genryusai's chambers."

"What's he like?" I asked. "He's very powerful," Toshiro replied. "He's got power that puts other Soul Reapers to shame." "Any ideas on how to face him?" I asked. "Just don't insult him," Renji replied. "And look him in the eye when you talk to him," Toshiro added. "He won't trust you if you look down too much."

I nodded. As we approached the door, a bald headed man with tattoos over his eye walked up to us. "Hey Renji, Captain Hitsugaya," he said, smirking. "Hey Ikkaku," Renji said. "How've you been?" Just when Ikkaku was about to speak, Toshiro cut him off. "We don't have time for small talk, Ikkaku!" he snapped. "We have to get this girl to Captain Genryusai immediately!" Ikkaku looked confused, and I stepped forward. "Oh? And who's this?" Ikkaku asked. I bowed and smiled.

"I'm Saira Urahara," I replied. "It's nice to meet you." "Ikkaku Madarame," Ikkaku said. "And the pleasure's all mine." I blushed as Ikkaku got closer to me. Okay, this guy is getting WAY too close!!! I slowly backed up. My back thumped against the wall and Ikkaku placed his hand against the wall beside my head. "You know...You're very pretty," he said. I blushed even more. "Umm...Th...Thanks." It sounded more like a question than a response.

Then, Ikkaku leaned in like he was going to kiss me. I screamed and literally SHOVED him away from me. He grunted as his body hit the wall opposite of me. Toshiro stared in awe at my power and Renji just busted out laughing. He patted my shoulder. "Good one!" he said, still laughing. I ran over to Ikkaku. "Are you allright?!" I asked. "He'll be fine," Toshiro said. "He just got the wind knocked out of him, that's all...Now come on, we haven't got all day!"

I nodded and followed behind Toshiro as we walked through the door. Once inside, there was an old guy with a beard and a staff sitting in a chair. Toshiro and Renji bowed, and I followed suit. "Captain Genryusai. We've brought the girl you asked for," Toshiro said. The old captain nodded. "Good work," he said. "The two of you are dismissed. I wish to talk with her alone." Toshiro and Renji nodded and bowed as they stood up. On the way out, Toshiro pinched my shoulder gently. "Remember what Renji and I told you," he whispered. "And you'll be fine." I nodded as he left.

"Young girl, what is your name?" Genryusai asked. I stared into the old man's eyes. "Saira Urahara," I said. "Urahara?" Genryusai said. Oh great, I thought. Here it comes... "Would you happen to be related to Kisuke and Sala Urahara?" the captain asked. I nodded. "Yes sir," I replied. "They're my parents." Genryusai rubbed his chin. "Interesting," he said. "Pardon me, sir," I said. "But what's interesting?"

"The fact that you haven't even been trained yet, and already your Kido has revealed itself," he replied. I was confused. "Kido?" I asked. Genryusai raised an eyebrow. "Didn't your father tell you?" I was confused. "Tell me WHAT?!" I asked. "You're a Soul Reaper," the old captain replied. I gasped and feelings of pain and betrayal ran through me. Why?! Why hadn't anyone told me?! Why didn't my father tell me?!

Part of me was saying that he was doing it to protect me, but another part of me was saying that he was doing it on purpose. I clenched my fists and looked up at Captain Genryusai. "Sir! I want to learn to become a Soul Reaper so I can protect those dear to me from Hollows!" I said. Genryusai nodded. "Very well then. You are to report here at dawn. understand?"

I nodded and bowed as I left the room. "Thank you, sir," I said politely. Once outside, I ran into Toshiro, who was standing outside the door. "T..Toshiro Kun!" I said. "How'd it go?" he asked. I explained to him the details of my meeting with the old captain. "He told me to come here at dawn," I said. "I'm not sure why though." "I see," Toshiro said. "You'd better get some rest if you're getting up so early. Follow me."

I nodded and followed Toshiro through the halls. "Here we are," Toshiro said, opening the door in front of us. I gasped happily at the sight of it. There was a large bed with silk sheets and a beautiful blue blanket on it. "Oh wow!!!" "I know it isn't much..." Toshiro said. "It's beautiful!" I said happily. Toshiro smiled slightly. "You're more than welcome to stay here until Cpatain Genryusai assigns you to a squad," he said. "Arigato, Toshiro Kun," I said, smiling. He nodded in reply and walked to the door. "Get some sleep, Saira," he said. "You'll need it." I nodded as Toshiro left. I sighed as I flopped onto the bed.

I had to admit that the Soul Society was a wonderful place...But I still couldn't help but cry. I couldn't help it, though...I missed my friends back in Karakura Town, but most of all...I missed Chad and my father. Daddy... I thought while closing my eyes. I miss you. And, after a few seconds of tossing and turning, I finally fell asleep.