Ichigo woke up, and carefully stood up, Rukia and Karin where sharing his lap, while Yuzu slept agent Rukia’s side. He loaded the last few things in the car and went back into the living room, Ichigo gently woke Rukia and his sisters. They sat up and hugged their brother they turned to Rukia and hugged Rukia. Ichigo opened the door Rukia cradled Taro Yuzu and Karin stood watching there brother and new sister drive away. They pulled into the side garage of their new town home, Ichigo quickly dragged all the boxes into the house, Ichigo assembled the crib and changing table first setting them up in Taros room, Rukia tucked the infant after feeding him a bottle that she had already prepared before leaving. Rukia began hanging their cloths up in the closet and Ichigo put together their bed. She admired their new home for a moment and the furniture that had been left behind, lucky all still in good shape the front door open to the living room and the kitchen across complete with stove and refrigerator. From it there was a table in between with four chairs an old couch had been left behind Rukia turned to a flight of stars that led upstairs to the three rooms and the two bathrooms, the staircase itself had a door with a another set of stars descending downward into the finished basement. Rukia walked into the kitchen and opened the refrigerator.
“Ichigo!” she called.
“Yeah!” he replied.
“The fridge is broken!” Rukia responded.
“How so?” Ichigo asked leaving their room and walking down the stairs.
“Theirs no food.” Rukia announced.
“That because you have to put food in there.” Ichigo said rolling his eyes, “come on lets make a list and well go buy all the stuff we need.” Ichigo sat down after grabbing a pin and a piece of paper.
“Ok first off I need baking stuff, Baking Powder
, Baking Soda
, Brown Sugar, 
, Cereal
, Cocoa, 
Cornstarch
, Flour, 

 Sugar
, and Vanilla Extract.”  Rukia listed.
“What about fruits and vegetables?” Ichigo asked.
“Apples, Bananas, Strawberries, and Watermelon we defiantly have to get watermelon.” Rukia listed, “and as for vegetables Carrots, Potato’s, Sweet Potato’s should do nicely.”
“Sounds good so far.” Ichigo said agreeing while jotting down, “what about things to drink?” Ichigo asked.
“Tea and juice of course” Rukia stated.
“You want some Milk for us? We need baby formula for Taro too.” Ichigo suggested.
“Sounds good,” Rukia replied, “speaking of we need Diapers, Lotion
, 
Rash Cream
, Shampoo
, Wipes
, Antacids, Band-Aids, Cough Drops, Pain-Reliever, Rubbing Alcohol, and Soap,” Rukia listed
“Ok got that, we need things for leftovers like Tupperware, ”Foil, Freezer Bags, Plastic Wrap oh and Paper Towels” Ichigo listed.
“What about Deodorant, Floss, Mouthwash, Razors, Shaving Cream, Toothpaste, Tissue, Toilet Paper, Trash Bags, and Air Fresheners?” Rukia listed.
“Oh ya, we could also use some Bleach, a Broom, Dryer Sheets, Glass Cleaner, Laundry Detergent, a Mop, Sponges, Toilet Bowl Cleaners, and Towels.” Ichigo listed.
“Right I was forgetting about those, wow we need a lot of stuff. What about cereal Oatmeal
, Pancake Mix
, and Rice.” Rukia added.
“Do you want to get some chicken legs and a package of precook bacon strips?” Ichigo asked.
“Sounds great. We need seasoning too Garlic Powder, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley, Pepper, Salt
, 
cinnamon, nutmeg, BBQ Sauce, 
Honey
, 
Jelly, 
Ketchup, 
Mayonnaise, 
Mustard
, Peanut Butter, Ranch dressing.” Rukia listed.
“I can’t think of much elts.” Ichigo said thinking, “oh! Wait we do need Cooking Spray, and Vegetable Oil, some Chicken Noodle that always great if your sick, a few extra Light Bulbs never hurt either, oh and eggs! We forgot about those. I think that’s a lot maybe too much.” Ichigo laughed. There was a knock at the door Rukia went over to answer it.
“Renji!” Rukia exclaimed.
“I’ve been looking everywhere for you two, I went by your house and Yuzu and Karin were upset and gave me this address.” Renji explained.
“We just moved in today.” Ichigo expended walking over to Renji and Rukia.
“Wanna come grocery shopping with us Renji?” Rukia asked.
“Sure.” Renji replied.
“I'll go start the car, Rukia you wanna grab Taro?” Ichigo subjected.
“Ok!” Rukia said cheerfully running upstairs, Rukia carefully lifted her sleeping baby cradling him in her arms, she grabbed her lovely diaper/ handbag and headed out to the car.
“Oi! How’s Taro!” Renji said excitedly trying to climb up front to see the baby.
“He’s asleep so be quiet!” Rukia scolded in a hushed tone. Ichigo parked at the store and they quickly piled out, Ichigo grabbed a cart from the rows of them out front of the store, they quickly gathered up all the items on the list overfilling there cart, Renji drooled over the amount of food in front of him, he was hungry seeing Urahara never let him have seconds.
“Uhh…” Renji groaned.
“Need something Renji?” Rukia asked.
“Could, um… can I…” Renji trialed on.
“Of course you can stay for dinner!” Rukia said cheerfully, able to read her long time friend like a book.
“Great, what ya having?” Renji asked.
“No clue.” Rukia replied.
“That’s a good point, we have a lot of food, but what can we actually make with it?” Ichigo asked.  They looked over the items in there car for a moment.
“Oh, we can bake the chicken legs! And the potatoes, we have butter salt pepper, we just need lemon juice, gravy and sesame seeds.” Rukia announced.
“Ok. Sounds good, I’m really glad Yuzu taught you how to cook.” Ichigo said laughing.
“You don’t know how?” Rukia asked.
“No I do, I’m not as good as Yuzu but I can cook.” Ichigo announced.
“Any way, we have rice, that will be easy, though with this do you wanna stir fry it?” Rukia asked.
“Oh, yeah that sounds really good.” Ichigo replied.
“wait!” Rukia shouted.
“What?” Ichigo asked worried.
“We do have anything to cook with!” Rukia announced. They went to the isle of cooking supplies Rukia handed Taro to Ichigo, and darted around grabbing different things tossing them into the cart.
“We need some forks, spoons, table knives, a paring knife, a boning knife, a butcher knife, a serrated knife, and a carving knife, we also need plates, and cups.” Rukia listed
“What do we need so many knifes for?” Ichigo asked.
“These are just the knifes Yuzu always used.” Rukia explained.
“What ever Yuzu says is best… I guess.” Ichigo said enviously looking down at his wallet.
“We need Three different size cooking pots with lids, A skillet with lid, Casserole dish, A cake pan, A loaf pan, Two cookie sheets, and A wire rack. Well also need three sizes of metal mixing bowls, a measuring cups set, Measuring spoons, Cutting board, Strainer, Can opener. How could we forget a can opener? We bought soup even! Ok what elts do we need!  meat thermometer, vegetable peeler, whisk, rubber spatula, metal spatula, turkey baster, tongs, rolling pin, and soup ladle. Ok I’m done hurting you wallet no Ichigo!” Rukia announced. Ichigo smiled weekly handing Taro back to Rukia and they made their way to the check out line with a two cart lode. The cashier quickly rang up the items and the bagger sorted them out threw two carts.
“Your total is…” the cashier began before being cut off by Ichigo.
“No please, don’t tell me, just take it.” Ichigo said handing his credit card over to the cashier. Ichigo and Renji loaded the trunk and back seats with groceries before driving home. Rukia began putting away the pots pants and plastic silverware away, while Renji helped Ichigo put the food away. Taro was now away and laying on his little stomach lessening to the radio. After about two hours everything was put away, Ichigo and Renji collapsed on the couch, and Rukia began cooking dinner.
“your both so week!” Rukia announced, “I still have the energy to cook and you two look dead.” Rukia sighed.
“you went pushing the cart, or loading the car, or bring in the bags!” Ichigo added in.
“I also gave birth three days ago.” Rukia said with a surly tone.
“Oi, Ichigo.” Renji said, “You need one of them TV things.” Renji pointed out.
“Good idea Renji, you go buy one.” Ichigo said sarcastically, “I’m not about to be tapped out two days into moving out.”
“Dinners ready.” Rukia announced, setting out the backed chicken and potatoes.   Ichigo and Renji walked across the room to the table and sat down.
“looks good.” Ichigo complemented.
“where’s the rice?” Renji asked.
“right here.” Rukia said placing a bowl of rice in the middle of the table.
“next paycheck ill buy us some real palates and silver where, but until then, this plastic stuff works.” Ichigo announced. Renji drowned out there talking by shoveling food in his mouth, he felt like he could eat as much as he wanted and not be called a freeloader here.
“hungry Renji?” Rukia laughed.
“vary.” Renji said nicely, “and the foods vary good.” He complemented. Taro began to cry Rukia bolted up, and Ichigo grabbed her shoulder.
“I’ll do it, you’ve been doing way to much, you need to rest more.” Ichigo said, he stood up and picked up the crying baby, he walked into Taro’s room and quickly changed his diaper, Taro was still crying when Ichigo walked into the kitchen and fixed a bottle.
“Ichigo your so motherly, how cute.” Renji taunted. Ichigo smirked he walked over to Renji and bento over his mouth by Renji’s ear.
“Just remember how this baby came to be, Renji.” Ichigo said slyly , he then sat down next to Rukia keeping his smirk firmly in place.
“You’re a pain in the ass Ichigo.” Renji grumbled. Rukia reach over to take her baby.
“No, eat your dinner.” Ichigo instructed.
“But I want my baby.” Rukia whined.
“Finish your dinner first Rukia.” Ichigo continued to nag.
“Anyway I actually came by today to invite you to a ceremony in soul society.” Renji said handing Rukia an invitation.
“What is for?” Rukia asked.
“Open the invitation.” Renji said with a grin. Rukia looked down at the nicely sealed envelope with a gold seal, she opened it and began reading the lovely text. You are cordially invited, to watch the promotion of Abarai Renji, from Lieutenant seat… Rukia looked up at Renji.
“Renji! No way! You’re going to be caption of the filth squad!” Rukia squealed.
“No way, congratulations Renji.” Ichigo said cheerfully.
“So you’ll be there?” Renji asked.
“Of course well be there Renji.” Rukia replied.
“And you have to bring Taro, he’s the talk of Soul Society right now.” Renji stated. Ichigo handed Taro to Rukia and cleared he table.
“so what did Nii-sama say about your promotion?” Rukia asked. Renji took a second remembering when Byakuya came into his office and handed him the letter.
“looks like you finally did it Renji.” Byakuya said.
“what do you mean sir?” Renji asked.
“your about to prove your worth to my sister, to bad it to late.” Byakuya replied. Renji picked up the letter.
“really?” Renji asked in shock.
“congratulations looks like your efforts in the war where in deed recognized.” Byakuya said leaving Renji’s office. Rukia… in my head I’ve imagined this day ever sense I began my training to become a shinigami. I’m given a seat among the 13 captions and then I finny confess everything to you, after that my mind wanders the different outcomes the outcome where you say you’ve love me back, the outcome where you say nothing but later it’s all figured out, and the outcome where you apologize because you don’t feel the same, so many more I cant even list, but now, Ichigo, he wasn’t planned in any of my outcomes, I never imaged Rukia would come to my promotion married with a child,
“Byakuya just handed me the letter and left.” Renji replied.
“That sounds just like Nii-sama.” Rukia said with a smile.
“that’s for dinner, I should be getting back I need to prepare for tomorrow and all.” Renji said excusing himself from the table, and leaving the house. Rukia looked threw her closet, she thought me might were the lavender dress Ichigo had bought her last year for Christmas but sense everyone elts will be in there shinigami clothing maybe she should get one of her old Kimonos from her brother house. That evening Rukia Tucked in Taro and then crawled into bed. She snuggled up in Ichigo’s arms. This feels so nice after a long day. She thought to herself.
“after we get back from soul society tomorrow, I want you to take it easy.” Ichigo said sweetly.
“but I want to take care of my baby.” Rukia whined.
“your going to where yourself out, and make yourself sick if you keep going like this, tomorrow just put your feet up and ill take care of everything.” Ichigo said. In the morning the portal to soul society was opened for them.
“Ichigo we need to Stop by Nii-sama’s estate.” Rukia explained.
“why.” Ichigo whined.
“I need to get my kimono.” Rukia explained.
“what’s wrong with your shinigami where?” Ichigo asked.
“I want to look nice.” Rukia insisted.
“you look beautiful now.” Ichigo replied.
“you just don’t want to go to Nii-sama’s estate.” Rukia whined.
“pretty much.” Ichigo replied. They went to Byakuya’s estate Rukia went inside to change into her kimono and Ichigo waited out front after about twenty minuets Rukia came out in a baby pink kimono with a cherry blossom print.
“you look really pretty.” Ichigo complemented.
“thanks.” Rukia replied taking her Baby.