~~~~Emiko's P.O.V.~~~~
Once the light fades from my sight, I find myself surrounded by the night sky.
Huh?
"AAAAAAAAHHHHHH!"
I was falling through the sky, with Ichigo and the others. And they were all shouting in my ears. The ground was fast approaching until we safely land on...a large paper plane?
I don't know how to describe this. We simply soar through the sky.
Sitting up, Kisuke greets us with a smile.
"Welcome back, everyone~!"
"Kisuke..." Ichigo looks his way.
"I take it you heard about me there?"
"Yeah..."
Taking his hat off, Kisuke turns to us and bows.
"I'm really sorry."
"..."
No one said a thing. Ichigo however, was the first to speak.
"Don't do that. It's alright. I never said that I was pissed or anything."
"..."
Kisuke listened carefully as he continued to bow.
"It's not like you did something bad, and regardless of what you're thinking... You helped us get stronger and get to the Soul Society. We're grateful for your help. The reason why you didn't tell me the truth... Is it because you thought I would run away after learning the truth?"
Suddenly all cheery, Kisuke sits up.
"You're correct!"
Kisuke then receives an elbow to the face. Turning away, Ichigo becomes angry.
"I thought so."
"A surprise attack... That was unexpected..."
"By the way."
Kisuke looks back towards Ichigo.
"You should apologize to Rukia... Even thought she'll probably say the same thing as me."
"...Alright."
"Ichigo." Uryu talks. "Didn't Ukitake give you something before we left?"
"Oh, this?" Ichigo shows off his combat pass.
As he explains to the others, I sit next to Kisuke.
"...So...you knew the truth about me all this time, correct?"
"...I did... I'm sorry."
"Don't apologize to me. You were going to tell me at some point. But...I never did give you that call, did I?"
"...I'm glad the Soul Society let you return home."
"They almost didn't. They even placed me in squad ten... But I had some very kind people looking after me."
A small smile forms on my face as I think about them. It quickly disappears as I continue.
"However, after I rest a little, I must visit from time to time in order to do some training there."
I look at my hand.
"But...will it be enough? I...don't want to destroy this world."
"...If you would like extra lessons, I'll be honored to take you in as my student. You could train here and the Soul Society."
"...If it's not too much to ask...former captain of squad twelve."
He sends me a smile.
"So, squad ten, huh?"
"...Is something the matter?"
"No. Just reminds me of another friend of mine. I can't believe you got into his old squad."
"...Who are-"
"Mr. Urahara, can you drop me off here? This is where I live."
We both face Uryu.
"Okay."
Kisuke stops the flying paper thing and Uryu gets ready to leave.
"See ya, Uryu." Ichigo sees him off. "If we ever need your help again, we'll let you know."
"What are you talking about? Did you forget, Ichigo?"
"You're a soul reaper, and I'm a Quincy... The next time we meet...we'll be enemies."
"...Does that include me?" I point towards myself.
"No."
"What?! Why not?!" Ichigo glares.
"Because Emiko isn't like you."
Having made his peace, Uryu jumps off.
"Damn him!"
~~~~Time Skip~~~~
After dropping Orihime and Chad off, Kisuke had brought Ichigo and I home. I was back in my body, laying in my bed as Ichigo tells Kon what went down during our trip in his room.
...Yes, Kisuke said this is a Gigai, not my real body... But that doesn't matter to me. It's my body.
"..."
With heavy eyes, I fall asleep.
~~~~Time Skip~~~~
Black. As far as the eye could see.
"...I'm dreaming again..."
"You finally know everything. I'm so glad."
It's that voice again.
"Yes, I did... Now it's time for you to tell me who you are."
"Isn't obvious?"
Feeling a presence behind me, I turn to find the owner of that voice. It was a man who looked a lot like Byakuya.
He smiles at me.
"My name is Sojun Kuchiki... I'm your father...my little cherry blossom."
"..."
I don't say a thing. I simply hug my father...and he does the same.
I finally found my birth family after all these years. Byakuya, Rukia, Father...I'm glad I finally found you. And now that I did, I promise to never lose you again.
"..."
I couldn't help but smile.
I have two loving families... I'm really lucky.