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The Truth
The Rescue of the Star Spirits
By: Naruto Uzumaki Inuzuka
Contents
Chapter One: The Seal is Broken
Chapter Two: The First Clue
Chapter Three: The First Star Spirit Released
Chapter Four: Lord Haruno
Chapter Five: The Second Star Spirit
Chapter Six: Forever Forest
Chapter Seven: Lord Hichigo
Chapter Eight: Sasuke, the Unbeatable Warrior
Chapter Nine: The Thieves
Chapter Ten: Blazing Hell
Chapter Eleven: The StarPet’s Power
Chapter Twelve: Escape, Into the Kitchen
Chapter Thirteen: The Encounter with a Quincy
Chapter Fourteen: The Capture of Naruto
Chapter Fiftieth: StarParent Kakashi and StarChild Yoruichi
Chapter Sixteen:The Four Magical Seeds
Chapter Seventeen:
Chapter Eighteen:


The Seal is Broken

Long ago, about 500 years ago, lived a population of StarChildren. These StarChildren are very special children. They have the power to grant wishes and dreams. They also have the power to fight and protect. These StarChildren are very rare, and hard to find. (Now a days.)
The StarChildren live with StarParents in Starborn Valley. A place capped in snow, and filled with aroua borealis in the sky. It was very peaceful in Starborn Valley, until that one day.
Soon, an army of soul reapers, vizards, hollows, and quincys came, and started killing off the StarChildren. The StarParents tired to save anyone they could, but they got killed trying. About five hours after the attack, the snow was capped in blood. The laughing of the kids no longer existed. The parents lied dead on the ground. Only one StarParent survived.
The StarParent’s name was Stariliest. She was the only survivor. She ran into the land of snow, hurrying towards the Crystal Palace, the place were the Star Spirits were worshipped. She reached the Crystal Palace and fell to her knees, and said this very prayer,
“Dear Star Spirits, I hope you can help us save the population. So many lives were lost in Starborn Valley, and I tired my best to save as many as I could. I promise that I’ll have a child and make him lead the new StarChildren. Please, forgive me. I tried my best, Eldstar.”
Soon, Stariliest married a nice gentlemen, by the name of Jonas Hatake. They lived in Starborn Valley for many years to come. Then Stariliest had a baby. The baby had grayish hair and had a huge scar on his eye. One eye was gray, and the other was red. Jonas and Stariliest named their new baby boy, Kakashi Hatake.
Kakashi grew fairly well. Jonas did his best to teach Kakashi how to protect and be good with other kids. Stariliest taught Kakashi the basics, such as cooking, cleaning, and other general house work.
Kakashi quickly reached the age of twenty-two. This is a very important age. Jonas took Kakashi to the Crystal Palace for the Star Spirits opinion. They reached the Crystal Palace, and Jonas walked Kakashi in front of the Spirits.
“My my, he has grown well Jonas.” Eldstar said.
“Yes quite well. I think we’ll give him the chance to be a StarParent.” Misstar said.
“You sure?” said Skolar.
“Yes, I’m sure.” Misstar replied. All seven Star Spirits combined their powers into one, and passed them down to Kakashi.
“Kakashi, you are now a StarParent. Your responsibility is to watch over the StarChildren, and make sure nothing happens to them.” Misstar said.
“Good luck Kakashi. As for you Jonas, tell your wife the news.” Eldstar said. Jonas walked Kakashi back home and told Stariliest the news.
It now has been nine years now, and Stariliest and Jonas died. Kakashi soon went missing somewhere in the world, but StarChildren can still be made. StarChildren, now come out of every one million mother. The problem is, they usually die around fourteen years old. One woman right now was pregent, and her husband was the king of the Crystal Palace. Their names were Munsha and Yukiteya Hitsugaya. Munsha didn’t know she was gonna have a baby StarChild, and neither did Yukiteya. Soon their baby was born. He had white hair with green eyes. They named this little one, Toshiro Hitsugaya.
Toshiro gained his Star power at the age of one. That’s when Yukiteya sent him away. The guards came and took away Toshiro, to a place called the Shooting Star Summit. This place was filled with spirits, and above the summit, lived the Star Spirits. Toshiro cried and cried at the base of the summit, but he was quieted. A giant water-ice Chinese dragon came, and he raised Toshiro. He’s been raising Toshiro, ever since he was one, to thirteen years old.
“Toshiro. You have been living on this summit for over twelve years now. Don’t you miss your family?” the dragon said.
“No, Hyriomaru. I don’t miss them at all! In fact, I hope they are dead by the time I get back.” Toshiro said.
“Even your mother? Or brother?” Hyriomaru said.
“Well, my mother and brother I care for, but my dad I hate.” Hyriomaru noticed a slight twinkle in his eye. All StarChildren are either full of sadness, or happiness.
“You know, I think you need a friend.” Hyriomaru said.
“Well I do. It’s you Hyriomaru.”
“No no, I mean other friends. Like other StarChildren.”
“What! They told me there were no more StarChildren!”
“True, but some may have lost their powers, or can have powers awaken in them. Toshiro, that is your job!” Toshiro sat up from his chair, and looked out to the summit.
“Hyriomaru, may I ask you to leave?”
“Yes Toshiro.” Hyriomaru said. He vanished and Toshiro got on his knees.
“Dear Star Spirits. Is it true? Are there other StarChildren? I thought they all got killed years ago. I hope I can find them. I really want someone else to talk to, other than Hyriomaru.” Toshiro prayed. He got off his knees, and walked up to the top of the summit.
“Toshiro. Can you here me?” a voice called.
“Yes Eldstar, I hear you.”
“Help us! We’ve been captured! By a man named Gin Ichimaru! Please! Help us. All seven of us are counting on you!”
“Eldstar!” Toshiro yelled. “Eldstar? Misstar? Muskular? Skolar? Mamar? Kalmar? Kelvar?” Toshiro said, but he got no response.
“Toshiro! I’ve got bad bad news.” Hyriomaru said.
“I know. The Star Spirits have been captured, by someone named Gin Ichimaru. I’ll kill him. I must save all of them!” Toshiro said.
“So how are we gonna do that?” Hyriomaru said.
“I need to go out to the real world, and find the Star Spirits. Then bring them back here!” Toshiro got off his seat, and ran into the town close by.
“Don’t worry Eldstar, I’ll save you.” Toshiro thought in his head.

The First Clue

Toshiro went across the bridge, towards the town.
“Oh my, what happened! The castle! It went right into the air!” a woman screamed.
“What?” Toshiro said. He noticed a huge hole in the ground. It was big enough to hold a castle.
“Oh no! That’s the Kurosaki family! This is horrible!” another woman screamed. This woman, was dressed differently then the rest. She wore her hair in a bun, and a dark black dress. Her eyes were as brown as horse hair, and voice as pretty as birds chirping in the morning.
“Wait! That’s Momo!!” Toshiro said, a bit loud.”
“Huh? Toshiro! Hey!” Momo ran over to Toshiro and hugged him.
“Momo? I hate to ask you, but I need help. Also, what happened here?”
“Oh! The Kurosaki castle was lifted high into the air, by Gin Ichimaru. I heard he stole some special rod thing, and kidnapped Ichigo.’”
“The Star Rod?! That’s what he did to capture the Star Spirits! Oh no! I need that to save them!”
“Save who?”
“The Star Spirits. I’m a StarChild. I need to rescue all seven Star Spirits! Momo, I need you, to put your life on the line, and help me.”
“Momo looked at Toshiro, with a scared look on her face.
“Toshiro, I’d never do such a thing! You’re on your own, but let me think about it.” Momo walked away from Toshiro.
Way up in the sky, a man named Gin Ichimaru, did indeed take the Kurosaki castle into the sky. Gin is a man with short white hair, squinted eyes, and always had an ugly smile on his face.
“Now then, I’ve captured the Star Spirits, and handed them out to each and everyone of my henchmen. What can you do about it, Ichigo Kurosaki? Gin said.
Ichigo Kurosaki, is a orange headed boy, who wears a white shirt and blue jeans. His twin brother, Ichigo, wears a black robe and tattles alot.
“I still think they can be freed. I will never let you take me like this. I’ll never accept this!” Ichigo yelled.
“Well, grow up and accept it. You can’t change a thing. Guards! Take him to his room.” Gin said. The guards came in and picked up Ichigo, and carried him away. His brother followed close on his tail.
“Now, Azien, I need to have a word with you.” Gin said. Soon, a man, with brown hair, glasses, and a long robe came in.
“Yes Gin?”
“Who’s our first Star Spirit holder?”
“Uh..... oh it’s Rukia Kuchiki! She is tough! She won’t let you down sir.”
“Good.” Gin grinned. “Ichigo will be here, for quite sometime.”
The guards, threw Ichigo on his bedroom floor.
“You are forbidden to leave your room.” they said, leaving.
“Brother? Are you okay?” Ichigo’s younger brother said.
“Yes, I’m fine. Please, find someone, who can help the Star Spirits. I can’t do it on my own, but you can! Please!” Ichigo said. His little brother nodded and flew out the window.
“I understand, your pain brother. I won’t let you down.” he said, soaring into the sky.
Toshiro waited, for an hour, and finally, Momo came out of her house.
“Toshiro, I’ll go. You just have to promise me, that you won’t let anyone hurt me. Okay?” Momo said.
“Yes! I’ll protect you, with my own two hands, before anyone touches you!” Toshiro demanded.
“Hey!” a voice came from the sky. A boy with orange hair came down wearing a robe.
“Huh!? Ichigo?” Momo said.
“No, not Ichigo. I’m his little brother. Just call me Ichi, I don’t mind.” he said., “I came here, to tell you, that my brother needs your help. He wants you to save the Star Spirits. The first one is held by Rukia Kuchiki.”
“Rukia!” Momo shouted, “She lives east of here!”
“Well, yeah. That’s what I was told to do. So, I’m going back to my brother. What’s your names again?” Ichi asked.
“I’m Momo Hinamori.”
“Toshiro Hitsugaya.”
“Okay! I’ll tell him that. See ya!” Then Ichi vanished.
“Rukia, what’s she like?” Toshiro asked.
“She’s quite stubborn, so don’t get on her bad side. She’s also a strong fighter. Ichi said she was holding a Star Spirit, so that makes her tougher!” Momo said.
“I’ll beat her! She’s nothing compared to my Star power.” Toshiro said. Momo smiled at Toshiro, and started walking.
“Okay, now just follow this road. It will lead us to Greenish Village. Rukia’s hometown.” Momo explained. Toshiro walked on ahead, looking back and forth, for any enemies to jump him. While looking, he noticed the beauty of the plants, flowers, grasses, and rivers.
“What a beautiful place.” Toshiro said.
“Yes, Rukia always has a nice and tidy place.” Momo said. Toshiro was more than amazed by the area.
“I hope the village is this pretty.” he mocked.
“It is! It’s lovely.” Momo said. They reached the village, and to their surprise, it wasn’t pretty. Every tree, was burnt to ashes. All the houses, were burned as well.
“My God!” Toshiro said, “Momo, what happened?”
“It wasn’t like this before!” Momo said.
“Help us, please!” an old man said. “My house.”
“What happened?” Momo said, helping him up.
“She came here, and burned our village to ashes. She then left, taking our precious orb.”
“Orb?” Toshiro said.
“Yes, our orb of life.”
“What did she look like?” Toshiro asked him.
“She had black hair, and wore a long white dress. Her eyes were as purple as a raven’s feather.”
“Uh sir, raven’s have black feathers.” Momo corrected him.
“But they shine purple.” Toshiro looked at the old man, and sighed.
“I can’t believe I’m gonna say this, but me and Momo will get this orb thingy ma bobber thing.”
“It’s the orb of life Toshiro!” Momo said. She grabbed Toshiro’s ear, and pulled him out of the village.
“Ow Momo! Where are you taking me!” Toshiro yelled.
“I’m just following the signs Toshiro.” she said, taking a sharp left turn.
“OW!!!!!!” he yelled. Momo finally came to a stop, and let go of Toshiro’s ear.
“Oh my God! This can’t be really pretty.” Momo said, holding her mouth shut.
“What isn’t pretty?” Toshiro said, looking up at the giant building.

The First Star Spirit is Released

The building was smothered in moss. It was about twenty feet high. The building was made with gray bricks.
“Where in the hell are we!?” Toshiro said.
“This is, is, is Rukia Kuchiki’s Fortress.” Momo said.
“How did you know?!”
“Well, there’s a sign right there.” she said pointing at a sign, that said in big bold letters:
“RUKIA KUCHIKI’S FORTRESS”
“Oh yeah, duh.” Toshiro said, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Momo walked up to the main door, and knocked once.
“Momo! What the hell are you doing?!” Toshiro yelled at her.
“I’m knocking on the door. What does it look like?” she replied. The door barged open, and a woman with black hair walked out. She wore a long white dress, and no shoes. Toshiro noticed a small amount of Star Pressure from her.
“Who’s there!!!!! Show yourself!” she screamed towards the open air.
“Quiet.” Momo whispered. “She might kill us if she sees us.” Toshiro sat quiet, waiting for the woman to leave. After an hour, she walked back into the fortress.
“That was damn close.” Toshiro said, jumping out of his hiding place.
“Yeah, I hear that Rukia is pretty aggressive. If that guard caught us, we’d be dead.” Momo said.
“Alright now, let’s head on in.” Toshiro said.
The big steal doors opened and Momo and Toshiro walked in. Right in the middle the foyer, (I guess) was a giant water hole, surrounded by a spiked fence.
“Well, I guess Ms. Kuchiki isn’t the one who likes beauty.” Toshiro mocked.
“Well, she does like bunny stuff.” Momo said. They reached another room, with lots of cages. One cage had a key in it.
“Who’s dumb idea was it to put the key in the cage?” Momo asked.
“Probably that guard we saw. On the other side of that wall, is a huge crack. Momo, do you think you can break that wall?” Toshiro asked. Momo thought of it thoroughly and finally walked out the door.
“Hey Momo? Where are you going?” Toshiro asked. The wall that had a huge crack in it, suddenly broke.
“Woah!” he shouted, covering him self from the debree.
“Sorry, Toshiro, I over did it.” Momo said, walking out, and taking the key.
“Good job Momo. Now, hand me the key, and I’ll unlock this door.” Toshiro said.
They made it half way through the fortress. They were on the roof right now.
“Wow, you can see Pleasure Path from here.” Momo said with glitter in her eyes.
“Hey, look. That door, is shut tight.” Toshiro said. Looking down the other end, was a giant metal door. Toshiro walked over to it, and touched it, and put his ear to it.
“Haha! Silly kids. I saw them early. Trying to break in my fortress. Hahaha.” a woman laughed from the other side of the door.
“Ready to bust in?” Momo said. Toshiro looked at her.
“I’m ready.”
The burst open the door, and ran in. In front of them, stood the woman they saw earlier.
“Hey! You’re that woman! Who are you.” Momo demanded.
“Don’t you know. I’m Rukia Kuchiki, the owner of Rukia Kuchiki’s Fortress.” she said, with an evil look in her eyes.
“Then, if your Rukia Kuchiki, then where is the Orb of Life? You stole it from the village.” Momo said, pointing.
“Right here. I also have something Toshiro’s looking for. Eldstar, the first Star Spirit.” She started her evil laugh all over again, and Toshiro grabbed his sword.
“I’ll kill you Rukia, for harming the Star Spirits.” Toshiro took a swing at her, but she threw a lighting bolt at him, and shot him backwards.
“You can’t even hit me, with puny, no good sword. And neither can you, little girl.” she snarled.
“I have to do something. I can’t let this little snob hurt Eldstar. Wait a second.” Toshiro thought to himself.
“Toshiro! What’s wrong?” Momo asked.
“He’s probably thinking about how worthless he is to me.” Rukia said.
“Ice beam!” Toshiro shouted. Out of Toshiro’s hand, came a beam of ice. The receiver was Rukia and she took the hit.
“No! I can’t move my legs.” she said.
“Momo! Now!” Toshiro yelled.
“Baku number ninety. Black Coffin!” she shouted. A huge black box went around Rukia, and cut her severely.
“Alright losers. You win, and you weren’t even worth fighting.” she said, “Here.” Rukia held up a card. In it was a star with a mustache.
“Eldstar!” Toshiro yelled. Rukia threw the card in the air, and a bunch of stardust appeared around it. Soon, the Star Spirit, Eldstar, was released.
“Phew, that was pretty cramped in there.” Eldstar chuckled.

The New Mission

“What?! What do you mean Rukia failed. She promised she wouldn’t. That damn girl.” Gin yelled.
“Yes sir, she failed. Lost to some kid named Toshiro.” Azien said.
“Toshiro? Hitsugaya?” Gin said.
“Yes. He was with Momo Hinamori. My old friend.”
“Now I’m really really mad!” Gin stomped off. Azien followed close behind. Over in the corner, Ichi heard the whole thing, but he followed Gin and Azien, into the next room.
“Okay, now I’m calm. Azien, who’s our next holder?” Gin asked.
“Oh that would be Renji Arabia. He uses Zabimaru to fight. He’ll be holding that Star Spirit for a while.” Azien replied.
“I hope.” Ichi came out of his hiding place, and went straight into his brother’s room.
“Brother? I have news for you.” Ichi said, entering the room.
“What is it?” he said, jumping off his bed.
“First, I found someone who is releasing the Star Spirits. His name is Toshiro Hitsugaya. He’s already rescued Eldstar.”
“Eldstar?! Is he alright?”
“He’s fine. Toshiro is also working with Momo Hinamori.”
“Well, thank God their safe. I hope he can rescue Mamar.” Ichigo said, walking out to the balcony.
“Brother, how come your always worried?” Ichi asked.
“I’m worried about the Star Spirits safety, and all the other StarChildren out there. I wish I could help, but I just can’t. Ichi, tell Toshiro the news. I’ll wait here.”
“You got it brother!” Ichi said soaring out the window.
“I hope your safe, Eldstar. Soon, Toshiro will save you all.” Ichigo said, walking back inside his room.
“So, I guess I’ll give you some advice.” Eldstar said. “You see, a Star Spirit can only be held by a StarChild.”
“Hold it old man. Your saying Rukia’s a StarChild?” Toshiro said.
“Yes, she is, also. Rukia has to release the next Star Spirit. The next one is Mamar, and she never forgets her manners. Rukia will also heal your wounds, and fight as hard as she can. I don’t know where Mamar is being held, or who has her, but you’ll figure it out. I’m off to Star Haven. I pray for your safety.” Eldstar explained flying up into the starry sky.
“He talks a lot.” Rukia said.
“I’ve noticed.” Momo said
“Toshiro!!!!” a voice came ringing from the skies.
“Ichi?” Toshiro said.
“Yes. Look, my brother told me, to tell you, that the next Star Spirit, Mamar, is being held by a guy named Renji Arbari.”
“Renji? He lives in Gusty Gultch. I’m getting readings from Dry Dry Desert.” Rukia said, confused.
“Well, maybe so, but that’s who has it. Gin said so himself. Go luck everyone.” Ichi said taking off.
“The desert! I can’t live in the desert.” Toshiro yelped.
“Well, you can stay behind in town. Me and Rukia can handle our selves.” Momo said.
“NO! We need someone else. A woman in Dry Dry Outpost, the town in Dry Dry Desert, will only cause a mob. We need a man.” Rukia commanded.
“First, let’s head back to the village. Rukia needs to give the Orb of life back to the villagers.” Momo said.
They walked back to the village and as soon as the orb was ten feet near the village, everything came back to green.
“Oh! The orb! You brought the orb.” the old man chanted.
“Yes, and I apologize for ruining my own village. Momo, Toshiro, stay awhile. It’s pretty nice here, than in the main town.” Rukia said with a smile.
“Sure! Come on Toshiro!” Momo said. They walked inside a building, which had a couch, a bed, a sink, and refrigerator.
“Anyone want tea?” Rukia asked.
“Yes please.” Toshiro said.
“Yes thank you.” Momo said. Rukia got three cups and poured tea into them.
“Now tell me, what’s the plan?” she said setting down the three cups, and a bowl of rice balls.
“Well, you said girls alone is bad, and Toshiro can’t stand the heat.” Momo said, “So, I don’t know.”
“Well, we could find some idiot, and make him do my job.” Toshiro said.
“No! That won’t work!” Rukia yelled, “Wait, I think I got an idea. We’ll disguise ourselves as thieves. As you must know, people in Dry Dry Outpost, cover their faces with masks. We’ll do just the same.”
“Deal, but I’m still staying behind.” Toshiro said.
“It really sucks you can’t come Toshiro.” Momo whined.
“I’ll only walk you to the train. That’s it.”
“Okay then, let’s get a move on.” Rukia said. They left the village and headed back to town. Everywhere they walked, flowers blossomed greatly.
“Wow! They sure like to bloom around us.” Momo said.
“It’s because the orb of life is returned, and everyone is happy.” Rukia said.
They reached town, Toshiro lead them to the station.
“I’ll miss you Toshiro!” Momo yelled.
“Don’t worry, I’ll be here.” Toshiro shouted. The train whistled and he engine started. Momo and Rukia waved good bye to Toshiro, and headed off.
“So, this train goes all the way to Dry Dry Outpost?” Momo asked.
“No, it goes to Mt. Rugged, right outside of Dry Dry Desert. We have to walk aways, but that will give us time to change into our thieves’ outfit.” Rukia said. The train pasted over many vast lands of sand. Soon they reached a high mountain, with a sign that said,
“Welcome to Mt. Rugged”
“Okay ladies, depart.” the engineer said.
“Thank you mister.” Momo said jumping off. Rukia jumped off after Momo.
“Okay, now we climb Mt. Rugged, and find another sign that says Dry Dry Desert. Let’s start!” Rukia started running up the mountain, and Momo caught up eventually.
“Hey, Rukia. What’s that?” Momo yelled. Rukia looked and saw a giant, black, crow perched on the only live tree on Mt. Rugged.
“I think that is Stanley, the crow. He might be able to help us.” Rukia replied. They ran up to the crow, and shouted his name.
“What do you want, kiddies? I’m trying to nap. By the way, you can’t pass.” he said, with his creaky voice.
“Well, why not Mister?” Momo asked.
“Only people of the desert can pass through here. You two, on the other hand, are not.” Stanley started laughing, and Rukia clenched her fist.
“Pale Fire Crash!” she yelled, through a fire ball at Stanley.
“Eeeee! My feathers! My beautiful, black, feathers!” Stanley said. Stanley got off his perch, and attacked Rukia.
“Ah! Rukia!’ Momo shouted. Stanley ripped Rukia’s sleeve, and put a scar on her shoulder.
“It’s about time someone taught you a lesson little snot.” Stanley said, flying back to his perch.
“We’ll see who’s a snot! Pale Lighting!” Rukia pointed her finger, and lighting shot out, and hit Stanley right in the behind.
“Yow!!!!!!!!!!!!” he yelled. Stanley turned around fiercely, and grabbed Rukia with his talons. He squeezed so hard, blood came out like rain.
“Rukia no!” Momo yelled. “I’ve got to do something. I’ve got to do something.” Momo hesitated, and finally put her hands together. “Hado number 33. Red Flame Cannon!” A stream of fire came out of Momo’s hands, and roasted Stanley.
“Momo! I didn’t need your help! I had him under control!” Rukia snapped, jumping onto the bridge.
“Well, where I saw it, I thought I could give a hand.” Momo said covering her eyes. Rukia shook her head, and turned her back to Momo.
“Let’s get moving. Dry Dry Desert is just ahead.” Rukia said.

Lord Haruno

Rukia and Momo covered their eyes, from the hot blistering sun, of Dry Dry Desert. They only noticed sand, rocks, and clear sunny skies.
“Geez, Rukia that sun is killing me!” Momo said. Rukia also thought the sun was blistering, but she was keeping that to herself.
“Momo, I know your more worried about getting to Dry Dry Outpost, more than yourself, but trust me, we’ll get there in time.” Rukia said.
“You always sound confident, or you sound bratty.” Momo said.
“WHAT!” Rukia said, grabbing Momo’s collar.
“Ladies, calm down.” a male’s voice came. Momo and Rukia looked ahead of them, and saw a man, wearing a black cloak, with a black mask, and all you could see, were his gray eyes.
“See Momo! This is why we needed a man with us!! Pale Fire Crash!” Rukia said throwing her fireball.
“Fire? Against me? Please. Horse!! Tiger!! Fire Style!! Fireball Jutsu!!” he shouted. He uncovered his mouth, and blew out fire!
“Eek!!” Momo said.
“How could you possibly do that?” Rukia asked.
“I’ve mastered it.” he said.
“What where the hands signs for?” Momo asked.
“I can’t say. You ladies said you were looking for Dry Dry Outpost? If you will, follow me. I’ll lead you there.”
Momo knew it wasn’t right, but Rukia was head on his tail.
“Rukia, are you sure? He looks like a thief.” Momo said.
“True, but, I’m reading a little amount of Star power from this kid!” Rukia said.
The man lead the girls to Dry Dry Outpost, and settle them in the nearest bar.
“I’ll be leaving now, you ladies are on your own.” he said.
“That guy seems more like a boy than a man. I mean, he’s shorter than Toshiro!” Momo said. One guy at the bar looked at them.
“Momo! Don’t yell Toshiro’s name so loudly. You want everyone to know!” Rukia snapped. Suddenly, a pierce, sharp pain, hit Rukia and Momo. It stung like a knife in your throat.
“Rukia! What is this?!” Momo whimpered.
“It’s a large amount of Star pressure. So strong, we can’t maintain it.” Rukia said. Rukia and Momo, fell off their bar stools, and passed out.
“Oh. Oh my head.” Rukia said waking up. Mono woke up soon after.
“Rukia, do you think, that, was Renji’s Star power?” Momo asked.
“Maybe so, but he wouldn’t be that strong!” Rukia said.
“Why was it so powerful?”
“The StarChild was close by, so it was at it’s full power. Still, are you okay?”
“Yes. I’m fine.”
“I’m setting a goal for myself, I will find that StarChild, and when I do, I’ll teach him a hard, long, lesson!” Rukia jumped up from the bed she lied on, and looked around the room.
“I apologize ladies. May I help you?” he said. Rukia glared at him, noticing him dressed like a thief.
“Yes! I need to find someone. His name is Renji!” Rukia demanded.
“Oh... I’ve never heard of him. You might need to see Lord Haruno.” he said.
“Haruno? Who’s he?” Momo asked.
“He’s a loyal leader of Dry Dry Outpost. He knows the entire desert, like the back of his hand! He’s truly amazing. I’ll help you, if you help me.”
“What do you want!” Rukia yelled.
“Well, I was out in the desert, and suddenly, I dropped something really valuable. If you find it, I’ll tell you where Lord Haruno is.” he said.
“Well, what does it look like?” Momo asked.
“Don’t think it’s funny or anything, but it looks like a giant peanut.” Momo burst out laughing.
“A what?” Rukia asked, gawking at the man.
“It’s called a gourd, but everyone around here calls it a giant peanut. Find it, and I’ll help you.” Rukia and Momo headed off towards the desert again, and the man chuckled under his breath.
“Stupid girls. I hid the gourd very well. They’ll never find it. Only I know where it is.”
“Okay, he said it looks like a giant peanut? That’s typical.” Rukia said looking in all four directions.
“Yes. It’s probably far. We need a meeting point.” Momo said.
“Right here. The main road is a different shade of sand than the rest. It’s real easy to spot. I’ll meet up with you in Dry Dry Outpost, Momo.” Rukia said, taking off into the north.
“Okay, then. I’ll search the south side.” Momo said, walking off.
It’s been over a half an hour, and Momo still had no luck.
“Oh come on! I’ve search this whole desert, and I can’t find any gourd. Where could he possibly lose it!” Momo yelled into the sky. Momo thought of something. “Wait, he said it was a giant peanut thing, how could you possibly lose it, without knowing! He hid it! I’ve gotta tell Rukia!!!” Momo ran to the meeting point, and she met Rukia.
“Rukia! I just thought of something.” Momo said.
“I’ve been waiting. I felt a pretty good quantity of Star pressure buried in the sand. It was by a really strange rock. It needs a key.” Rukia said.
“Oh, I wanted to tell you that he hid the gourd somewhere. I couldn’t find it.” Momo said.
“Oh that, I found it. It was right under a rock. I found it. Now let’s meet this Lord Haruno.” Rukia said, running off. Momo saw a giant peanut on her back.
“That must be the gourd.” Momo thought.
“You found my gourd? Truly amazing skills you got.” he said.
“Yes! Now tell me where Lord Haruno is.” Rukia demanded.
“You need to go to the end of town, and climb the roofs. Then, you’ll reach a building on another one. That is Lord Haruno’s house.” he said running off.
“Alrighty, Lord Haruno is gonna help us out find Renji!” Rukia said.
Momo and Rukia climbed the rooftops, and reached another building. This building had two doors, and no windows.
“Alright. Momo, knock on the door.” Rukia said. Momo knocked on the door three times, and a voice rang from inside.
“Yes?”
“We need to speak to you, Lord Haruno.” Momo said.
“Oh. Let them in Gaara.” The doors opened, and to Momo and Rukia’s surprise, the man from before was there.
“Hey! Your the one who told us to find the gourd!” Rukia yelled.
“Yes.” he said removing his hood. He had red hair, with green eyes. “My name is Gaara. I only told you to find it, so I could speak with Lord Haruno.”
“Nice. Are you Lord Haruno?” Momo asked looking at the couch. A woman sat there, wearing a long red dress. Her hair was pink, and her headband was really a beautiful red bow. Her eyes were emerald green, and she held a pink orb in her hand.
“Yes, I’m Lord Haruno. Well, now that you know, Lady Haruno.”
“I really thought it’d be a man!!” Rukia yelled.
“I gotcha didn’t I? Lady Haruno isn’t known by her own people. She’s a secret.” Gaara said.
“Hush Gaara. Now, you two can’t hide from me. I can feel your Star pressure. Yes, me and Gaara are StarChildren too.” Lady Haruno said.
“What!!!” Momo said.
“Yes, Lady Haruno felt you guys coming.”
“Hush I said. Now you two are looking for Renji? I’ll lead you to him, but you must not tell that I’m Lady Haruno. My people know me as Lord.”
“Yes ma’am.” Momo said.
“Understood.” Rukia said.
“Good, Gaara, you’ll watch over our people. Until I get back, you are in charge. Let’s head out.” Lady Haruno said.
She grabbed her long black cloak, and put her mask on. All you could see were her emerald eyes.
“Let’s move it.” she ran out the door.
“Lord Haruno!” Gaara shouted.
“What?” she looked back.
“You’ll be needing your orb.” Gaara tossed Lady Haruno her sphere.
“Thanks, Momo, Rukia, let’s roll.”
“Yes. Come on Rukia! We’re gonna fight Renji!” Momo said, running after her.
“I have a bad feeling about this. Somethings wrong. But that sphere is shaped like the opening I saw in the rock early.” Rukia thought to herself.
“Um, Lady Haruno? What if we get lost?” Momo said.
“We won’t, just wait until we reach a certain point, and...” she said. The sphere started flashing, and making a beeping noise.
“What is it doing?” Rukia asked.
“It’s located the Dry Dry Ruins. We will be there shortly.” The further we got, the faster it flashed and beeped. Soon enough, it was flashing and beeping so fast, you couldn’t concentrate.
“Okay, please tell me were almost there!” I yelled over the beeping.
“Don’t worry, we are.” Lady Haruno said. We came to the rock, that Rukia saw earlier. Lady Haruno put the sphere on the rock. It stopped beeping, then the ground started shaking.
“Not again!!” Momo squealed.
The desert was covered in shadows, and a huge ruin came out of the ground. Torches lit the entire area.
“Woah! This is Dry Dry Ruins?” Rukia exclaimed.
“I thought it was a passage way underground!” Lady Haruno said.
“Well, we can’t just sit here. Let’s take care of this Renji, and free the Star Spirit!! For Toshiro.” Momo said running in.
“Hey, slow down! We don’t know what is in there!!” Lady Haruno said dashing in after her.
“Wait up!” Rukia said.
The ruins were filled with sand, and covered in stone. Everything was still lit by torches.
“TURN BACK!!” a voice came booming through the ruins.
“Holly cow.” Rukia said falling on her seat.
“TURN BACK, IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!” It came again.
“We still must navigate through. Let’s go.” Lady Haruno said walking into the next room.
“I SAID TURN BACK!”
“I don’t care! I’m coming to destroy you!” Lady Haruno shouted back.
“IS THAT YOU HARUNO????”
“Uh, you know my name?!”
“THEN PROCEED, I GOT A PRESENT FOR YOU!”
“You know this person?” Momo asked.
“No I don’t. Let’s move!”

The Second Star Spirit

Lady Haruno lead Momo and Rukia through the ruins. The went through sand traps, monsters, and plenty of puzzles.
“Would it kill Renji to have less and less booby traps!!” Rukia shouted as one of the sand traps just activated.
“Maybe so, but we need to move. Come on Rukia!” Momo said moving as fast as she could.
“I can’t move a bone in my body. What's wrong!” Lady Haruno shouted. The sand was up to the ladies’ waist, (Lady Haruno’s chest) when the voice came echoing down the halls.
“YOU’VE COME FAR, BUT THIS IS HOW FAR YOU’LL GO!”
“No! Never!! I’m gonna get out, even if I die!” Lady Haruno shouted back. Rukia squeezed her way out, then she helped Momo out.
“Lady Haruno, we’re out! Give me your hand!” Rukia said. Lady Haruno tired to move. She managed to get her hand out, and grabbed Rukia’s tightly. Rukia pulled as hard as she could, and Lady Haruno was pulled out.
“IMPRESSIVE. NOW FIGURE OUT THE LAST PUZZLE!” It echoed through the halls.
“What puzzle?” Rukia said. The sand went down the hole, and suddenly, a moon artifact, a star artifact, and a square artifact, appeared. Right next to it, were six post, with circle openings.
“What is this?” Momo said.
“IT’S A PUZZLE. PUT THE ARTIFACTS IN RIGHT, AND THE PATH WILL BE REVEALED.”
“Okay, now, let’s try!” Lady Haruno said.
She grabbed the moon piece, and pushed it into one of the openings. Rukia pushed in the star piece in, and Momo got the square.
“Is it right?” Momo asked.
“We’ll see.” Rukia said. The order was blank, moon, blank, star, blank, square. The ground started shaking.
“What now?!” Lady Haruno exclaimed. Behind the girls, the floor started falling, making a staircase to an unknown level.
“VERY WELL DONE! I’LL SEE YOU DOWN HERE!” it echoed for the last time.
“Let’s go! We have no time to waste!” Lady Haruno said, plunging down the steps.
“Hey! Don’t trip on your cape!!” Rukia called after her.
They made it down the stairs, and rushed into the darkest room in the ruins.
“WELCOME LADIES!!” the voice called. It wasn’t as loud, as before.
“Okay you. Come on out!” Lady Haruno said, pointing her finger towards an opening in the wall.
A man, wearing a black robe came out. He held a sword with teeth. His hair was red, and wore a white bandana over his head gear.
“Renji!!” Rukia snapped, “Why are you here? Holding Mamar hostage.
“I was told. I was also told to destroy Toshiro, but it looks like he’s not here.” Renji said.
“He’s in my town!” Momo yelled.
“Hush it! Now, Renji, where’s my present?” Lady Haruno asked.
“Oh that, is right, here.” Renji had a huge grin on his face. His sword extended, and wrapped around Lady Haruno. He pulled her up towards his platform, and threw her against the wall.
“Lady Haruno!” Rukia gasped.
“Why do you call her Lady Haruno? Don’t you know her real name, is Sakura Haruno!”
“Sakura Haruno?” Momo said.
“Yes, she’s been under cover since the day of the incident. She’ll tell you that, but right now, I’m going to destroy you!”
“I don’t think so. Pale Fire Crash!” Rukia threw her fire balls at Renji, but he dodged them.
“I’m better than you Rukia. Go Zabimaru!!” Renji exclaimed.
“Zabimaru?” Momo said. A long skeleton like snake came out of the cage, below Renji’s platform. It had a long red mane and gleaming yellow eyes.
“Go Zabimaru! Take out Rukia!” Renji commanded. Zabimaru did as told, but was stopped, by Momo’s Red Flame Cannon.
“Thank you Momo. Now Pale Lighting!” Rukia threw her lighting bolt at Renji, and hit his bandana.
“Your pretty good, for a beginner. Go Zabimaru! Strike!” Renji shouted.
“Rukia no!” Momo said. Rukia was done for. Momo couldn’t stop Zabimaru, but he was still stopped.
“What!?” Renji yelled.
“The final blow!! Knock Out Punch!!” Sakura’s voice rang. She bashed Zabimaru’s head into the stone wall, knocking him into the next room. (And maybe next week..)
“Lady Haruno! That was amazing!” Momo squealed.
“You don’t need, to call me, Lady Haruno, anymore. Call me Sakura!” she said smiling.
“No!! I can’t let this happen!” Renji yelled. Out of Renji’s pocket, a Star card came out. On it was a star, with a bow on the top point.
“Mamar!” Rukia said. Her hands started glowing, and a bunch of Stardust came off the card, and Mamar was released.
“Oh goodness gracious. I thought I was done for good.” Mamar said.
“How are you, Mamar.” Rukia asked.
“I’m alright thank you. As you know, the next StarChild must release the next Star Spirit. His name is Skolar. I wish I knew who had him, and all, but I don’t. You’ll have to find him by yourself.” Mamar said.
“Thank you Mamar.” Momo said.
“Yes! I’m off to Star Haven. I’ll teleport you all to Dry Dry Outpost.” Mamar did as she said.
Meanwhile, up in the castle in the sky, Gin Ichimaru, was very disappointed.
“Azien!! The news!!” Gin yelled.
“Uh, it looks like Renji was defeated, and Mamar was released.” Azien said.
“Argh! I can’t take this!! Who has the third Star Spirit?”
“Uh that would be Naruto and Sasuke, sir.”
“Those two. Perfect, they’re undefeatble. See ya Azien!” Gin said laughing hard. What Gin and Azien didn’t know, was Ichi was listening to the whole conversation.
“I must tell my brother. He must know.” Ichi said.
Ichi dashed into his brother’s room. Of course, his brother was sitting on his bed, just as gloom as ever.
“Brother!!” Ichi yelled.
“Yes Ichi. How’s Mamar? Is she free?” Ichigo said.
“Yes, Rukia and Momo saved her, along with some girl named Sakura.”
“Thank goodness. What’s happening now?”
“Skolar! He’s being held by Naruto and Sasuke!”
“What! Not those two! Naruto and Sasuke are unstoppable. No one can beat them!” Ichigo said, throwing his face in his pillow.
“Brother, do you still want me to tell Toshiro and his gang?”
“Yes.” Ichigo sniffled.
“I’m on it!” Ichi dashed out the window, and soared through the sky.
“Don’t worry brother, I’ll never let you cry again.”
“Well, were back in Dry Dry Outpost, but I have a question for you, Sakura.” Rukia said.
“I’m listening.” Sakura said.
“What incident?” Rukia said. Sakura sighed and looked up at them.
“Ever since Renji came here, things started happening. Tornados, sandstorms, and quicksand in the city. I did my best to hide myself, so I wouldn’t have to go fight Renji. I’m also the only girl in Dry Dry Outpost. Sadly enough.” Sakura explained.
“Woah! Is that true Renji?” Momo asked.
“Yep. Every word. She’s also a StarChild, and so is that kid Gaara. Right now, I need to get to my home.” Renji said.
“What! I thought you lived here!” Rukia snapped.
“No, I live in Gusty Gultch. I’m the prince there.” Renji replied. Momo gawked at Renji, and Rukia sighed.
“Well, you guys have a nice trip. I’ve gotta stay here with Gaara, and my people.” Sakura said walking back to her house.
“See ya later!” Momo shouted.
“Hey Rukia!!!” Ichi’s voice rang. Ichi came soaring out of the sky, and floated in front of Rukia, Momo, and Renji.
“what’s the news now Ichi?” Rukia asked.
“Well...uh, the next Star Spirit is Skolar, but he’s being held in Gusty Gultch.” Ichi explained.
“I knew it! That brat stole my castle!” Renji said.
“What do you mean?” Momo asked curiously.
“Some kid with a black cloak and mask took over my castle. He wasn’t alone. His friend was with him. He wore the exact same thing.”
“Oh, then they must be holding Skolar.” Rukia said.
“Yes, but they are undefeated. Their names are Sasuke and Naruto. I heard that Sasuke was holding Skolar. Just be careful.” Ichi said, taking off into the sky.
“Wait! Ichi!” Momo shouted, but Ichi was to far away to hear her.
“What did you want to ask him?” Rukia asked.
“I wanted to know the climate of Gusty Gultch.” Momo sniffled.
“It’s a desert. just like this. Before you enter Gusty Gultch, you’ll pass through a dark forest, called Forever Forest. A mansion is deep within the forest.” Renji explained.
“Oh, that means Toshiro can’t come with us.” Momo said.
“On the other hand, let’s head back to town, and tell Toshiro the news.” Rukia said.
They walked through the desert and climbed down from Mt. Rugged, and took the train back to town.
“That Sakura girl was really nice to help us.” Momo said.
“Yeah, I have a feeling we’ll be seeing her again.” Rukia chuckled.

Forever Forest

The train arrived at the town. Momo, Rukia, and Renji got off the train, and headed to the town square.
“Toshiro should be here.” Momo said.
“Or he probably left. Which I bet he did.” Rukia sighed.
“No he didn’t! He would never ever leave me!” Momo whined.
“Hush. You’ll get everyone to stare at us.” Renji said. He sounded so calm about it too.
“Whatever. Let’s hurry up and find Toshiro.” Rukia snapped.
“Why do you have to find me, when I’m right above your heads?” Toshiro said. Toshiro was sitting on a fence post, not to far from the train station. He was smiling, and had a twinkle in his eyes.
“Hey Toshiro! We’ve got some real good news. Also some bad news.” Momo mumbled the last of it.
“Well, tell me. I’m all ears.” Toshiro said, jumping off the post.
“The second Star Spirit, Mamar, is free. The next Star Spirit, Skolar, is being held in Gusty Gultch, and for what Renji has told us, it is a desert, which means, you can’t come.” Rukia explained.
“Well, Gusty Gultch is true a desert, but you must get through Forever Forest first. I’ll with you through there, and I’ll stay at the mansion there. I’ve been picking up energy, from there.” Toshiro said. Momo smiled and giggled.
“Okay then, follow me. Forever Forest is in the south side, and to the east.”
Momo lead them to an area, and noticed, one of the guards, shaking in pure fear.
“Officer! What’s wrong?” Momo asked, approaching the guard.
“I.......I.......I......saw........a........ghost!!!!!!!!!!” he said, still shaking.
“From the forest?”
“Y.............y...............y................yes. I tell you miss, don’t enter the forest. It’s to dangerous!”
“Don’t worry. Ghosts hate fire, and they must hate ice too. We’ll take care of them.” Rukia said.
“O........o.......okay.” Momo still lead the way into the forest. They came to the entrance, noticing the dead tress and plants in the forest. The only plants that weren’t dead, were the flowers.
“Well, I see it’s pretty gloomy.” Rukia said.
“Yes, it is. Still, we must continue.” Toshiro said, taking a step forward.
“Hold it.” a voice came. A man appeared in front of the group, holding a towel in his arm. His hair was white, and so were his clothes. You couldn’t see his eye color. “I must tell you, Lord Hichigo would like to have a word with you at the mansion. We’ll give you all a warm welcome, but please. That’s only if you can get through the forest, which I doubt. Good luck.” he said as he vanished in thin air.
“Okay, I almost wet my pants.” Renji said.
“To much detail.” Rukia said.
“Let’s move it! Momo said. She grabbed a dead branch from off the ground, and turned it into a torch. “Since no light can get into Forever Forest, I made a torch, and I’ll handle it.” They followed Momo into the forest, and ventured on.
“Oh come on! This is the fifth-teenth time I’ve seen that sign! We are walking in circles Momo!” Toshiro yelled from the back of the group.
“Well, I’m sorry. Every gate I go through, we always end up here!” Momo apologized.
“Ho ho ho. You’ll never make it through Forever Forest with your tactics.” a voice came. A strange dressed man came up, wearing only dirty clothes for clothes. “Listen, Forever Forest is a huge puzzle. You see, at each gate, there is the exact same thing. Like the one up here, the difference is the flowers giggle. You see, there are I think six of these, and if you mess up just once, you’ll start all over.”
“Oh, that’s very helpful. Why haven’t I noticed that?” Rukia said.
“Well, good luck travelers. I hope you get to where ever you’re going.” The man jumped off the dead stump, and into the trees.
“Look for something different, eh.” Renji said.
“The first one is giggling flowers.” Toshiro said.
“The others are unknown!!” Rukia yelled. Her voiced echoed through the forest, and crows flew from the trees.
“Scary!” Momo squealed.
“Hush it. Let’s go!” Toshiro said.
That man they met earlier was correct, and only the path with something different was the right way. The following were the differences: red eyes appeared from a dead hollow tree, flowers were different, a laugh came from a tree, mushrooms glowed, and a sign.
“What’s with the sign?” Toshiro said.
“Well, the sign says something.” Momo said. Rukia stepped up, and took a close look at the sign. It said,
“If you have business at the mansion, come this way!”
“Oh, that’s simple, this must be the difference in the forest.” Rukia said. They opened the gate, and walked on through. They reached an old grunny gate, covered in rust. The mansion was just beyond this gate.
“That must be the mansion.” Toshiro said.
“Well, I don’t see any other building in this forest, so it must be!” Rukia said.
“Yep. That’s it alright. That’s the mansion. Let’s go on in. That guy wanted to speak with us didn’t he?” Renji said.
“Yes, whoever this Lord Hichigo is, we’ll deal with him right now!” Rukia said.
Toshiro opened the gate. When it opened, it made a loud, horrible screeching sound.
“Ow! That’s a horrid noise!” Momo said, grabbing her ears.
“That must be a doorbell or something.” Renji said. Rukia walked passed Toshiro, and up to the door. She knocked in them two times, and they opened by themselves.
“Alright gang. Let’s head on in.” Rukia said. The group followed her inside the mansion.

Lord Hichigo

The mansion was rather less scary than the group imagined. The floor was a greenish color, and the walls were a bluish. A chandelier hung from the ceiling, lighting the entire living room. A couch with one different cushion, was over by the purple rug. A staircase, which lead to the second floor, was a whitish color.
“Wow, I guess Hichigo doesn’t have much for color. Everything doesn’t match.” Rukia said.
“Well, Hichigo doesn’t mind. He’s really into other things, like his pipe, more than his house.” Renji said.
“His pipe?” Toshiro asked.
“Yes, Hichigo smokes a pipe on his free time, even though he’s only sixteen.”
“Holly cow! He’s young!” Momo exclaimed.
“Yes, right now, let’s try to find him.” Toshiro said.
“Hold it!” a voice came. The man that appeared before, came again. “I see you made it through Forever Forest. Lord Hichigo is waiting for you on the third floor. Find your way up there, and you may speak with him.” he said. He then vanished.
“The third floor! There’s only two!” Rukia complained.
“Maybe, we’re on the second floor, and there’s a basement.” Momo said.
“No! Then there would be a staircase. Ugh! Search the rooms. Let’s start here.” Rukia walked up to the white door, on the far right. She opened it, and walked inside.
Inside they saw three wardrobes, and an open window. They also saw another chandelier, above a wooden panel.
“What the heck?” Momo said.
“Looks like he fixed a hole in the floor or something.” Renji said. Rukia stood on top of the wooden panel, and jumped on it six times.
“It’s pretty strong wood, but that’s not a problem.” Rukia walked off the panel, and faced it. “Pale Fire Crash!” Fire hit the panel, and it burned into the hole below.
“That takes care of everything. Let’s go now.” Toshiro said.
They each jumped down the hole, and fell into a room. Inside this room, was a grandfather clock, and lots of boxes.
“Must be the storage room. Well, at least it looks like one.” Rukia said.
“Could be. This isn’t helping us. Let’s head back.” Toshiro said. They walked out the door, which lead them to another room, with a grandfather clock. They also saw two staircases, one going up, the other, going down.
“Oh, we were on the first floor! This is the basement.” Momo said.
“Yes, basement one and two.” Toshiro groaned.
“Well, we best hurry up.” Rukia said. They walked to the stairs, and into a room, with fog on the ground. Rukia walked ahead, and tripped over something.
“Ow!!” she yelled.
“Rukia! Are you alright?” Renji yelled.
“Yeah, I just tripped over a box. That’s all.”
“Well, what’s in it?” Momo yelled. Rukia got up from the floor, and opened the box.
“It’s a key, and a note. It says, use this key, to unlock the third floor.” Rukia said.
“Thank God! So that’s how we get up there. Let’s move.” Toshiro said.
They left basement one and two, and got on floor one. They went up the stairs and to a door. This door, had a lock on it.
“Well Rukia, put in the key.” Toshiro said. Rukia put the key in, and turned it. The door opened. On the other side of the door, was a staircase, with fog over them.
“Well, let’s head on up, and see Lord Hichigo.” Toshiro said. They ran up the stairs, and found them selves on the third floor. There were two doors, and they both were white. The gang went in the right door.
“Holy cow!!” Renji yelled. The room was amazing. The floor was green, and the walls were blue. The room only had a chair, an open window, and a bed in it. On the window seal, sat a boy. He had white hair, just like the guy before, except his clothes were black. They saw his gleaming yellow eyes, from deep within the smoke, from the pipe, he was smoking.
“You actually came Toshiro. I’m glad you made it through.” he said. His voice sounded as if he were part snake. Every word, he hissed out of his mouth.
“Yes, I made it through. Me and my gang did.” Toshiro replied.
“Good. Now I know you’re really Toshiro Hitsugaya. My name is Hichigo Kurosaki, the brother of Ichigo Kurosaki. This is my butler, and my brother Hichigo. Since we’re twins, call him Hichi.” Hichigo said.
“So, why did you want me to come here? I’m trying to free the Star Spirits!” Toshiro snapped.
“Exactly.” Hichigo snapped his fingers, and a cage came down from the ceiling. Inside of it, was a card, spinning in circles.
“Toshiro, help me. I tried running away from Sasuke, but I got lost in the forest, and these two found me.” he said.
“Skolar! Is that you!?” Rukia gasped.
“Yes, that’s Skolar. I’ll give him to you, under one condition.” Hichigo said.
“What is that gonna be?” Renji asked. Hichigo pulled his pipe out of his mouth, and walked up to Toshiro’s group.
“My condition is, you let me come with you, and kick Naruto and Sasuke’s asses.” He put his pipe back in his mouth.
“What!!! Lord Hichigo! You can’t do that! It’s to dangerous!” Hichi said.
“Shut up! I’ll do whatever I want! You will stay here, and watch my mansion. Understand!?” Hichigo spitted at Hichi.
“But, Lord Hichigo...” Hichi stumbled.
“Good, I’ll be leaving now. I bet you’ll be staying with Hichi, eh, Hitsugaya? I heard you’ll melt if you go to Gusty Gultch.” Hichigo sneered.
“Yes.” Toshiro grumbled.
“Good, I could use dusting around here. You can help.” Hichigo left with the group, leaving Toshiro behind with Hichi.
“Your brother is a real mean person.” Toshiro said.
“Oh, that’s because he was smoking his pipe.” Hichi said.
The group walked out, towards another rusty old gate. On the other side of the gate, was a long dry desert.
“That’s Gusty Gultch. Home of Renji Arabia.” Hichigo hissed.
“Yes, and those two brats took over it!!” Renji yelled.
“Settle down, we’ll get them out of your castle.” Momo said.
“The more we talk, the longer Skolar has to wait. Let’s move it!” Rukia said.
Momo opened the gate, and it made it’s loud screeching noise. They walked past the gate, and into Gutsy Gultch.
“Well, the castle is just ahead. Just follow me, and we’ll be fine.” Renji said. They walked through the desert, and they passed a windmill. On the door, was a lock.
“Uh, Renji? Why is that locked?” Rukia asked.
“That’s my dad’s windmill, he’s probably working. He doesn’t like being disturbed.” Renji said. Rukia gave it one more look, and walked on.
They came to an area, with an abandoned town. All these people, dressed like peasants, wandered here.
“Hey, Lord Hichigo! He’s here!” a boy said.
“Don’t worry guys, I’m gonna kick Sasuke’s a**! He won’t disturb us ever again!” Hichigo hissed.
“What has Sasuke done Hichigo?” Momo asked.
“He destroyed my village. He took all of my fellow people, and then, he kidnapped a Star Spirit. He also robbed us many many times. I’ve grown tired. It’s about time, someone put an end to this! That someone, is me!” Hichigo said. When he spoke, he sounded so courageous.
“Well, we’ll help you Hichigo. We are always here.” Momo said.
“Heh, I didn’t need your help. I only needed you guys to get killed before I did.” Hichigo sneered.
“You damn idiot! You tricked us!” Rukia yelled.
“Yes, and now you still have to help me, because I have Skolar.” This really drove Rukia off the wall.
“Guys, let’s go.” Renji said.
They walked on, and headed through sharp rocks, hot sun, and warm winds. The desert was brutal, until, they reached a castle, halfway covered in sand.
“This is it! Not much, but it’s home.” Renji said.
“Your castle is huge! Why is it so big?!” Momo exclaimed.
“My mom likes to have her space, and my dad built it. Lets head on in!” Renji pushed open the door, and the group followed him in.

Sasuke, the Unbeatable Warrior


“What gives! What is all this!” Renji screamed. The foyer, was being guarded by at least forty-five guards. They all didn’t see the group, but they’ll sure be sure to.
“How will we get past this one.” Momo whispered.
“Heh heh, this is too easy.” Hichigo chuckled. He pushed his hands together, and flinged them out towards the group.
“Now, Rukia. Step forward.” Hichigo hissed.
“Are you kidding!! I’ll get caught!” Rukia squealed.
“Aw. Watch!” Hichigo walked out into the crowd of guards, and not even one noticed him.
“What!! How are you...” Renji said.
“My Star power is death, and anything to do with ghosts. I turned everyone of you invisible. Now, let’s move it. It doesn’t last long. Well, it actually does, but still, move it!” Hichigo ran off into the door, towards the far left.
“Follow him. He might know where he’s going. Renji, get ahead of him. It’s your castle.” Rukia said, charging after Hichigo.
They came to a staircase, going up and down.
“Renji, which way do we take?” Momo asked.
“Please, we don’t need directions. All we have to do, is search with our Star power. He’s up stairs.” Hichigo sneered.
“Stop being a smart-a**!” Rukia snapped.
“Heh, I like the way you yell at me.” Hichigo chuckled.
“You b*****d! Shut up!” Rukia yelled at him.
“Guys, stop fighting, they might hear us.” Momo said.
“Right, come on, this way.” Renji said. He was already half way up the stairs.
“Wait up.” Rukia said running right at him.
They went through that door, and saw a table, and three more doors, and of course, thirty-five guards.
“Hichigo, are we still invisible?” Momo asked.
“Yes, we’ll be invisible as long as I’m still standing, and awake. Or I take it off. Let’s move.” Hichigo said. They walked right past the guards, and into the next door. They reached a long balcony. On the other side of it, was a door.
“Good! That’s the door to my room!” Renji said.
“Goody. Let’s hurry up, and kick their a**!” Hichigo sneered. They ran over, and pushed the door open. They saw a extremely large bed, with two giant pillows. A young man, no older than twelve, was sleeping in it. His hair was black, and he wore a blue shirt, with white shorts.
“Aw, he’s sleeping. He’s so adorable.” Momo said.
“Hey, look at this.” Hichigo hissed. He walked over to a treasure chest, not far from the head board.
“Well, open it!” Rukia said. Hichigo opened the chest, and found a key inside.
“Hey Renji, where does this key go to?” Hichigo asked.
“That’s, that’s the key to the windmill!!” Renji shouted.
“Eh, who said that??” a voice came. The boy sat up from his bed, and glared at the group. “What, my key! That’s my key!” He jumped out of bed and stood in the doorway.
“Ah, crap. Get going Renji.” Rukia said.
“Horse! Tiger! Fire Style, Fire Ball Jutsu!” he shouted.
“Those words! Rukia! We’ve met this kid before!” Momo gasped.
“Yes! Dry Dry Desert. It, was you!” Rukia yelled.
“Look out!” Renji shouted. Rukia looked at him, and he was blowing fire, in their direction.
“Move it.” Hichigo sneered. Hichigo took the hit. His clothes were partly burned, and he had a large degree burn, on his back.
“Hichigo! Are you alright?” Rukia asked.
“Yeah, I’m fine. Heh, just move. I’ll catch up. Take the key.” Hichigo hissed.
“Run!” Rukia yelled, stuffing the key down her dress.
“Hey! Give that back! That’s mine!” he yelled chasing them through the castle. They ran out the castle doors, and he was still following them.
“He’s gaining on us. Who is he?” Renji panted.
“He’s probably Sasuke, the one we have to beat.” Rukia panted. They ran for quite aways before they reached the windmill. Rukia ran straight up towards the door, and pulled the key out.
“Hurry Rukia! I think he’s behind us!!” Momo squealed.
“Right! Everyone in!” Rukia yelled. They ran inside the windmill, and shut the door.
“That, was, close.” Rukia said between breaths. Inside the windmill, was only a well, and a rope.
“What the? Renji, what now?” Momo asked.
“Let’s head down there. My dad usually works down there.” Renji said. Momo climbed down the rope slowly, and Rukia slid down. Renji was last to go. They saw a tunnel, which lead to a door.
“I guess we go through there.” Rukia said. She opened the door, and it lead to another tunnel, with a door at the end.
“What! Renji, what’s the meaning of this?” Momo said.
“My dad works in a mine under the windmill. This must be the tunnels. Just head on through that door.” Renji said. They walked through that door, and that lead to another tunnel. This time, they heard noises in this tunnel. What they heard, was a beautiful song playing. Although, the music was gone, the voice of the singer echoed through the tunnels.
“Wow, she’s got a pretty voice.” Momo said.
“That’s not my dad.” Renji said. Rukia walked up to the door, and kicked it down.
Inside this room, was an open area. In the middle, was a chair, made out of rubies. On the chair, was a young boy, with blonde hair. He wore a black T-shirt, with orange pants. His eyes were ocean blue, and he had lines on his face, like whiskers.
“Are, you the one who was singing?” Momo asked. He looked at the group.
“Not only that, Momo, his pressure is just like the one that blacked us out at the bar in Dry Dry Outpost!” Rukia yelled.
“Oh, your right.” Momo said. The boy in the ruby chair over heard their conversation, and looked at them.
“Oh no! They found me! I didn’t want a fight!!” he screamed. His voice was more of a woman’s voice, than a young man’s.
“To bad! You got a fight! Pale Fire Crash!” Rukia yelled.
“I’ll help, go Zabimaru!” Renji shouted.
“Red Flame Cannon!” Momo yelled. The room was filled with fire, and Zabimaru was running everywhere.
“Do you think we got him?” Momo asked. They heard the door behind them slam.
“He got away! Chase him!” Rukia shouted. They ran out the doors, and climbed the rope, and out into the desert. There they saw the boy with blonde hair, and the one with black.
“Alright! State your names!” Rukia shouted, pointing her finger.
“I’m Sasuke Uchiha, the unbeatable warrior. This is my love, Naruto Uzumaki. He’ll watch in the crowd, while I kill you guys!” the black head said.
“You were right Rukia! That is Sasuke!” Momo stepped back, holding her mouth, and Rukia stepped up.
“Pale Lighting!” Rukia shouted.
“Fireball Jutsu!” Sasuke shouted. The fire and lighting hit eachother, but did no damage.
“Crap! I’ve used up almost all of my spiritual pressure!” Rukia shouted.
“Hmp, I’m just getting started.” Sasuke said. He held his hands up in the air, and closed his eyes. Stardust appeared around him, and he was engulfed with it.
“Rukia! He’s using his Star power!” Renji yelled.
“Star Storm!” Sasuke yelled. Stars started showering onto the battle field. One hit Rukia on the head, and black her out.
“Rukia!” Momo squealed.
“One down.” Sasuke said. Sasuke’s right hand started filling up with electricity, and his Star power was getting greater, and greater.
“Chidori!” Sasuke yelled. He ran up towards Rukia, and stabbed his hand into her chest. She went flying through the air, and landed in the desert sand.
“Oh my God! Rukia!” Momo yelled.
“Your next.” Sasuke said. Sasuke walked towards Renji, and kicked him in the rib cage. Renji fell over, and also, got blasted by Sasuke’s Chidori.
“No! Not Renji too.” Momo said, “I'm the only one left.”
“And the last one too.” Sasuke ran up to Momo, ready to kill her with one shot, but Momo was swept off her feet, on top of the windmill.
“Heh heh, sorry I’m late. I had to recover a little.” Hichigo hissed.
“Hichigo! I’m actually glad to see you.” Momo said.
��“Hichigo!” Sasuke said.
Yes, it’s me. Now, Shadow Force!” Hichigo yelled. A giant purple fog, engulfed the entir