Unbreakable

Two days have passed since Ichigo, Rukia, and Kuroi faced off against the Hollow of Orihime's brother. They now sit on the rooftop of Karakura High, enjoying lunch.

"This job hurts," said Ichigo.

"Don't complain. You haven't even been challenged by a Hollow yet," said Kuroi.

"You haven't either," said Ichigo.

"You're right, but I don't complain about it," said Kuroi.

"How do I open this?" asked Rukia.

"Huh?" asked Ichigo.

Rukia picks up a juice box and holds it in front of Ichigo's face.

"I said how do I open this?" asked Rukia.

"Just stick the straw in," said Ichigo.

"You guys are together again. You guys are getting along with the new girl right?" said Mizuiro.

Ichigo and Kuroi look at their other friend standing above them.

"I guess you can say that. You should always try to have a good relationship with your coworkers," said Kuroi.

Mizuiro sits down next to Rukia.

"Hello, Rukia," said Mizuiro.

"Oh, hey Mizuiro," said Rukia.

"I'm surprised that you remembered my name. We haven't even had a conversation," said Mizuiro.

"I just heard your name a few seconds ago," said Rukia.

"Oh. I must have forgotten," said Mizuiro.

"So womanizing," said Kuroi sarcastically.

"Stop it. You're ruining my reputation. Everybody knows that I like older girls. Girls my age are too easy," said Mizuiro.

"She's in our class, so she's also 15 dumbass," said Kuroi.

"You need to try to make yourself not look like a jerk in front of new students," said Mizuiro.

"Shut up, player," said Kuroi.

"Hey, can I join you guys," said Keigo.

"Sure, Keigo," said Ichigo.

"Huh? Chad's not here?" asked Keigo.

"It's odd. He's always here," said Mizuiro.

"It's not that odd. He probably has something to do," said Kuroi.

"Oh! If it isn't the beautiful transfer student! Why are you here!" exclaimed Keigo.

"Ichigo asked her out," said Mizuiro.

"No, I-" said Ichigo.

"Good job!" exclaimed Keigo.

"But-" said Ichigo.

Keigo turns and looks at Rukia.

"I'm Keigo! Welcome to this place of men! Now, today's lunch is a party!" exclaimed Keigo.

"With coffee, milk, and a sandwich?" asked Mizuiro.

"Shut up!" exclaimed Ichigo.

A few minutes of cringy humor pass before a large teenager approaches them. Ichigo, Mizuiro, and Keigo turn around and see their friend standing behind him.

"Oh, hey Chad," said Kuroi.

Chad just waves. Kuroi notices that Chad has bandages all over his body.

"What happened? You seem injured," said Kuroi.

"A steel beam fell on my head and I collided with a motorcycle," said Chad.

"What do you do to get this stuff to happen to you?" asked Kuroi.

"I don't know," said Chad.

"What do you have on your back?" asked Kuroi.

Chad takes the birdcage off of his back.

"I found this bird last night and decided to take care of it," said Chad.

"My name is Shibata Yuichi. What are your names?" said the body.

Kuroi freezes and turns his head when he hears the bird speak.

"Did that bird just speak?" asked Kuroi.

"That surprised me too. Maybe it's a very smart parrot?" said Chad.

Keigo kneels to converse with the parrot.

"He speaks so well! My name is Keigo Asano! Say it. Keigo!" said Keigo.

Kuroi sits down next to Rukia.

"I sense a spirit inside of that parakeet, but it's nothing evil," said Kuroi.

"But, it can still become a Hollow, so we should send it to the Soul Society tonight," said Rukia.

"We? Ichigo can do it. He needs more hands-on experience with soul purifying," said Kuroi.

"It just sounds like you're being lazy," said Rukia.

"I'm not. It's beneficial for his training," said Kuroi.

"Whatever you say," said Rukia.

Rukia puts her juice box in front of Kuroi's face.

"Can you open this?" asked Rukia.

"Fine. Give it here," said Kuroi.

Kuroi rips off the straw and sticks it in the juice box. He gives it to Rukia.

"I can't believe that a death god is unable to open a juice box. That's pretty sad," said Kuroi.

"Oh, shut up," said Rukia.

Twenty hours pass. Kuroi now sits in his classroom, waiting for class to start. Ichigo quickly opens the door and runs up to him.

"What's going on?" asked Kuroi.

"Where's Chad? Did he come?" asked Ichigo.

"He hasn't come yet. Why do you care?" said Kuroi.

"He was in an accident last night and escaped the clinic. Rukia said that she sensed a Hollow attacking him," said Ichigo.

Kuroi stands up.

"If there's a Hollow chasing Chad, we need to go save him. Let's go," said Kuroi.

Kuroi and Ichigo rush out of the classroom.

"Hey! Where are you guys going! Class is about to start!" exclaimed Keigo.

"Shut it!" exclaimed Kuroi.

Kuroi and Ichigo run out of the school. They run for a few minutes until they see Rukia jump over a wall.

"Did you guys find any trace of him?" asked Rukia.

"No. How about you?" asked Ichigo.

"I found nothing either and the Soul Society hasn't sent any new orders," said Rukia.

"I can't just sit here and let Chad get attacked once again by this Hollow. I'll try and sense the parakeet's aura," said Kuroi.

"But, that's-" said Rukia.

"Quiet. I need silence to be able to concentrate," said Kuroi.

Kuroi sits on the ground and starts to meditate. Around him, long pieces of paper rise around him. He senses the parakeet's aura and grabs its strand of paper.

"I found him. Follow me," said Kuroi.

Rukia and Ichigo follow Kuroi. They run for a minute until they see Chad turn and run down the same street.

"Chad!" exclaimed Kuroi.

Chad turns once he hears that his name has been called, but doesn't stop running.

"Why are you running! We're just trying to help!" exclaimed Kuroi.

"Ichi!" exclaimed Karin.

Ichigo stops running once he hears his sister's voice. Rukia and Kuroi follow his lead. He turns and looks at a weakened Karin, barely being able to stand.

"Karin, what happened to you?" asked Ichigo.

Before she can respond, she falls to the ground.

"Karin!" exclaimed Ichigo.

"Ichigo, take Karin home. We can deal with Chad," said Kuroi.

"But-" said Ichigo.

"No buts. If she's here, you won't be able to concentrate during the fight. If you can't concentrate, you will die. Do you understand?" said Kuroi.

"Yes," said Ichigo.

"Now, go get her to safety," said Kuroi.

"Ok," said Ichigo.

Ichigo grabs his little sister and runs towards his home.

"Now, we can deal with that Hollow. Let's go," said Kuroi.

Kuroi and Rukia run after Chad. They get behind him, but they sense something behind them.

"I sense the Hollow and he's right behind us! Move!" exclaimed Rukia.

Rukia and Kuroi jump out of the way before the Hollow can eat them. Rukia slides under the Hollow and puts her Gokon Tekko glove on. She rips out Kuroi's soul from his body. Kuroi instantly pulls out his Zanpakuto and slices the Hollow in half with just one strike. Once the Hollow is cut in half, two large gates with skeletons on them appear behind the Hollow. The two large skeletons open the gate and a giant hand with a large blade stabs the Hollow in his chest and picks him up. The Hollow is dragged into the large gates and then they close.

"What were those?" asked Kuroi.

"The gates of hell," said Rukia.

"The gates of hell? He must have been a terrible person," said Kuroi.

"We took out the Hollow. All we have to do now is find Chad," said Rukia.

"I'm right here," said Chad.

Rukia and Kuroi turn around and see Chad standing behind them.

"You can see me?" asked Kuroi.

"Why couldn't I?" asked Chad.

"Nothing. I was just tripping," said Kuroi.

"Do you still have the parakeet?" asked Kuroi.

"Yes," said Chad.

"Grab him. We'll send him to the afterlife to make sure that he doesn't get eaten," said Kuroi.

"Ok," said Chad.

Forty minutes pass. Ichigo, Rukia, Chad, Kuroi, and Shibata stand next to the river. Rukia kneels and puts her hand on the birdcage.

"How is it?" asked Ichigo.

"The chain of fate was already disconnected. He can't return to his body," said Rukia.

"No way," said Shibata.

"Don't worry, kid. The Soul Society is a great place. Plus, you can see your mom again if you go there," said Kuroi.

"Really?" asked Shibata.

"Yeah. Really," said Kuroi.

Shibata looks at Chad.

"Mister, thank you for everything!" exclaimed Shibata.

"It was nothing," said Chad.

"Because you carried me around, I didn't get hurt. Well, I should get going now. Thank you very much," said Shibata.

"When I die and go over there, is it alright if I carry you around one more time?" asked Chad.

"Sure!" exclaimed Shibata.

"Ok, it's time to go," said Ichigo.

Ichigo walks over to Shibata. He pulls out his Zanpakuto and taps the parakeet on the forehead. A kanji appears on its head and Shibata's soul is sucked into the purple portal under him.

"Adios, Shibata," said Chad.