• Rukia and Ichigo were having their usual lecture, Ichigo had just become a Reaper and is learning about their responisbilties. Then Rukia gets a Hollow alert, she then pushes Ichigo out of his body for elimination of the Hollow. Little did they know that this hollow was abnormal. how abnormal? well. Once Rukia and Ichigo arrived, out of the blue the Hollow slashed at the two, critically injuring Ichigo and crippling Rukia.

    the surprise finally hit them, "dammit. we let our guard down. we're sitting ducks like this." Ichigo was nursing his bloody body while Rukia attempted to crawl to a hiding place. The Hollow sniffed and puffed. It sensed its victims were still hanging on. It turned toward Rukia, only then did Rukia look up at the hollow. She closed her eyes,"im sorry. i failed. this is my last minutes and i wish i could have done better. she opens her eyes, ready to accept her fate. it was then a metallic ring echoed through the alley, followed by a spray of warm crimson liquid. She glimpsed a shadow behind the Hollow's head during this event. the hollow wobbled and then vanished.

    Rukia looked around then looked at the ground in front of her. She then sees a scroll with a distinctive red line on it. she then gasps"a healing scroll!" she thought to herself. she looked around quickly, then sees the shadow near Ichigo. a moment later, a faint blue light shone upon Ichigo then he got up and disappeared. leaving Ichigo confused but concerned for Rukia. "Rukia! are you all right?" She groaned weakly. "Scr...oll. there." Ichigo grabbed the scroll. he then chanted the spell. it was simple enough even a rookie reaper could chant it. Rukia healed a bit. She then explained to Ichigo "someone saved us and he or it didnt seem like a Reaper."

    She was right. he wasnt a reaper. She soon found out later as the shadow was waiting on the roof of Ichigo's home. Rukia woke up, looked at the reaper phone and she sees that she is summoned to meet a "legend" that he was waiting on the roof. for her. Rukia got up, put on Ichigo's sisters robe and went to the roof exit...

    She was met by a chilly wind as she set foot on the roof. She then heard a voice behind her calm but familiar. "So i had to save you again. it has been far too long Rukia Kurosaki." Rukia shivered and turned around. "Sai?" the shadow, now identified as Sai Takanito, seemed surprised. "Surprised im still alive?" Rukia then replies in a shy voice"yes, i am Sai. i saw you die at the hands of Grand the Killer." Sai smiles, " I did indeed die but remeber, never underestimate the power of a Soul Survivor. I came back and killed him as he walked away, laughing. He got the last laugh after all. by the way, whos the strawberry?" Rukia explains. "That is Ichigo Kurosaki. my "protege" Sai thinks for a bit. "that sword is rare. i dont think i've ever seen the Zanpak tu that style. his is the second rare style. mine is the double long katana zanpak tu." Rukia remebers "ah right, your "babies" that are known as the Deadly legendary swords. their names are Ruin and Void right?" Sai smiles "even though i am only 1,345 years old. i am THE only Soul Survivor that fills the Reaper ranks. No other soul was as strong willed as mine was when you gave me your powers." Rukia chuckles " No need to remind me."

    " I must go, Rukia Kurosaki. The cold comfort of the night beckons me. Someday, we shall see each other again." Rukia gasps "wait!" but Sai was already gone. gone houdini into the utter darkness of Night.