Party All Day Long (OPEN)

[Shoshi Ana]

Well there was some extra costs saved if Mizuiro's aunty was ok with it all then. Oh it'd be like a sleepover with Tatsuki and Orihime, she'd never had that before, it'd be awesome! Maybe they could try scare the guys... then again if they were staying at someone else's house not such a good idea, oh this meant Mizuiro's girlfriend could join the girls if she was able to get some time off. This would certainly be a great trip! She glanced to Orihime and smiled a little, oh Ichigo would come even if he didn't want to come, she'd make him come... maybe his family could come along too ah but then again maybe not.

Variety was always a good thing, though in Orihime's case she picked some of the strangest foods to eat ever and she liked them, many did not like her food choices though Orihime made a good pizza Ana would admit that much she could recall having pizza and a sleepover at Orihime's once, was lots of fun. She glanced to Ishida though who was focussed on his chopping and mimicked his face before pulling one behind his back and smiled a little to herself. Ishida however frowned when Tatsuki said he was scared. "I see no point in playing the game when clearly I will beat him. If you all want me to beat him today then I will play" he added putting the fruit into a bowl.

Honestly Ana was unsure though if Ichigo liked Shakespeare of poetry, she was just going by what Keigo had told her and frankly she thought if he was going to study English he had to do it right. "Knowing Ichigo he'll probably think I trespassed into his room when he was sleeping or something" she said sighing a little and shaking her head, funnily enough though Ana would probably do something like that too, she could be very quiet when she wanted to be and no doubt Ichigo would argue against that fact. She smirked before getting some pictures of them and then checking on the guys.

"Oh come on Keigo, it's no fun if you know it's coming" she said pouting a little before she smirked and took a picture of him and the guys under their decorations "Come on give me a smile you lot" she said and laughed before helping Yuzu put the instruments down.

"I think we did a good job" Chad said with a thumbs up and then folded his arms.

Ana looked over to Tatsuki's ears and observed them for a moment before smiling and giving her a thumbs up and turned to Orihime's ears before she smiled and started setting the table up. She heard Karin say she thought she saw them coming and her eyes widened "Oh no I have yet to cook the sausage rolls and pies" she said putting her camera down and hurried back to the kitchen as Yuzu checked on the rice she was cooking and the cake. She put it on the bench and covered it so Ichigo couldn't see it and so it could cool off. Once Ana pulled the spring rolls and other hot food out and put the next lot in she quickly washed up the mess and brought the trays in. "I was thinking we could all hide down the hall and Karin can lurk Ichigo in here and we sneak up behind him and pull the party poppers at once, make him jump through the roof" Ana said and couldn't help but laugh at the thought, managing to take a breath she sighed "That might be a bit too evil" she said stifling another laugh before she went back to the kitchen to finish up in there.

[Kurosaki Isshin]

Isshin had taken his son for a walk, well he needed to keep him from the house for an hour or two. He'd told Karin to keep an eye out for them so Ichigo would get the surprise birthday party that was currently being planned. Well 18 years had sure flown by, his eldest and only son was grown now and he hardly needed him for much. Yet he wasnt a normal teenager the responsiblities he had meant Ichigo needed all the support of family and friend he could get.

It had brought memories to Isshin's mind, Ichigo as a little kid always trying to protect his little sisters from anything almost. Some of Ichigo was still there, when he looked at his son he could see a man, scared by some thing no child should have to witness but he was proud.

Realizing he had probably been watching Ichigo for a while now he had better say something. Isshin slammed a hand at Ichigo's back just to make him jump''Stop looking so glum will ya, i know were going to her grave but this should be a positive thing'' he told him. He had suggested they go visit Masaki's grave it had been many years since she died but he hoped Ichigo could see it was ok to be happy despite losing someone so meaninful to him. ''She'd want you to carry on as normal, hey imagine if she could see you now...she said you'd grow as tall as me'' he smiled.

Looking at the grave surrounded with lots of fresh flowers he let out a breath. ''Ah i cant beleive its been this long without you'' he said. He placed a small bunch of flower at the foot of the grave before glancing to Ichigo. ''Bet you wonder how i even met your mother...'' he said but he knew Ichigo would probably think he would go into some great detail that no son would want to know about his mother. ''Dont worry im not gonna shock you with bad stuff'' he chuckled. ''....I'd like to tell you some things later....if you've got a moment'' he said.

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

Ichigo didnt know what his dad was hiding but they rarely went anywhere together he was either trying to prepare him for something later on or felt guilty about something. Yet it was a nice change how long had it been since he actually got the chance to just speak with Isshin, since discovering his dad was a Shinigami he gathered that both of them just went off to do what they had to because of their duties but the one person that could know what its like was Isshin.

Ichigo suddenly felt like he was being watched, he lifted his head and glanced to Isshin a little disturbed by the fact that Isshin had been watching him for a while ''W-what?'' he said after a pause he dare to imagine what Isshin had been thinking just now. ''You got something to say, say it!'' Ichigo continued but just received a slap to the back making him jump. Not funny.

''Im not glum, im-'' Ichigo began but he stopped hearing Isshin wasnt finished. He listened and then sighed. It was positive they could go visit the grave anytime and on his birthday seeing Masaki's grave was what he wanted to do, it didnt seem right not visiting her when he kept on getting older it would be like leaving her behind in a sense, well it made sense to him at least. ''Im not glum, things are as good as they can be...i wouldnt change things now'' he said because everything happened for a reason even the loss of Masaki must have a reason as to why. He had yet to understand that reason but until then he didnt get it, why her?

Ichigo looked at the headstone, it's age begun to show but there would always be new flowers there he'd make sure of it. He smiled a little at Isshin's comment ''Yeah, imagine if she could see you now aswell'' he said glancing to him before his smile dropped very quickly as Isshin mentioned about how he met Masaki. ''Shhh!!'' Ichigo quickly interputed. ''Dont you dare! im not listening'' he said as he was expecting the usual story of every little detail that being their son he really shouldnt know of. Fortunatly he didnt plan on going into great detail but needed to speak with him later he could tell by Isshin's tone of voice that he wasnr fooling around, this was something serious probably. Ichigo just nodded ''Sure, just let me know when, ive always got time to hear you out dad'' he said he knew he had a busy job in the way but he'd always move things around for his friends and family.

[Asano Keigo]

Mizuiro smiled ''Im sure it will be fine, i just need to let me aunt know'' he said. ''Hmm. so thats 8 of us....i think including my girlfriend and Ichigo if they wanna go so plenty of room'' he said. ''Ill give her a ring and get back to guys'' he added.

Tatsuki grinned ''Oh well thats funny Ichigo says the exsact same thing, that no one could beat him'' she said to Ishida, oops she may of just put Ichigo into a challenge withot him even knowing, oh well he'd forgive her. She looked to Ana and agreed ''Yeah, Ichigo's suspicious like that, likes his own personal space too much'' she said she new how he hated being invaded. ''I'd just let him think that you have snuck in his room, warn him to sleep with one eye open and watch his scared expression'' she laughed.

Keigo had freaked out because of a possible dodgy photo of himself was on Ana's camera, if only he could get a hold of it and delete it! ''Hahahahah'' Keigo laughed nervously ''Yeah photo's are for caught off guard looks right'' he smiled. Mizuiro quickly jumped in and pulled Keigo and Tatsuki in for a picture. Keigo was forever trying to find his 'best' angle so he was figeting around before Ana took the photo. Keigo looked to Chad ''Yeah, i think Ichigo will love it he wont know whats happened'' he said. ''What time is Ichigo suposed to be here?'' he asked ''Because that food asking me to eat it'' he grinned as he walked over to the table reachhing for a spring roll only for Tatsuki to slap his hand away ''Wait for Ichigo dummy'' she said ''Stop thinking about your gut'' she added. Mizuiro smirked at the sightit only made him wonder how funny this little trip away would be. He looked to his phone and texted his aunt to ask about letting them all stay for the weekend.

Tatsuki looked down a little ''I'll play but me and Ichigo together playing is better'' she said to Orihime taking the guitar smiling.They all suddenly looked in panic when Karin said Ichigo and his dad may already be back ''Shit quick what do we do!!'' Keigo said. ''Stop shouting for one!'' Tatsuki sighed. Mizuiro looked to Ana ''Yeah he's a tough guy if he cant handle party poppers then what can he handle'' he said. ''Maybe one of us should ring Ichigo, or Isshin even he can lure them back'' he wondered.

[Inoue Orihime]

The trip away was now going to be a sleepover too there were now pranks that could be conjured up she smiled to herself, she wasnt planning any pranks at all! She'd be sure to ask Ichigo herself if he'd like to come to the weekend away maybe he'd agree if she really asked nicely, he never shouted or got mad at her so how could he say no to her super sad face. But plemty were already going and it was a case of the more people the better it would be.

Orihime couldnt help but notice Ana's mimick of Ishida's grumpy face he was so serious she'd make him laugh and lighten up who knows maybe he'd end up dare she say enjoying himself. ''You did a great job Ishida-Kun'' she smiled at him. But before she knew it he and Ichigo were going to go head to head in a Tekken battle and Ichigo wasnt even here but she knew if Tatsuki told him and got him wound up enough then Ichigo would jump at the chance to beat Ishida, she sighed, men were often so competetive in everything.

She smiled hearing that Ichigo would probably see Ana's perfect gift as an intrusion of his room ''Just say you know him so well you just went for it and guessed correctly'' she said but Tatsuki had other ideas she tried to hide a laugh. She seemed surprised that Tatsuki and Ichigo played guitar together sometimes ''You never told me Tatsuki-Chan'' she said with a pout. ''Teach me!'' she said how cool would it be to play anything on the guitar.

She suddenly watched Keigo prating about before his photo was taken he made her laugh that guy. She widened her eyes as the false alarm that Ichigo and Isshin had returned but a relieved sigh escaped her after, close call. She smiled at Ana's suggestion of hiding and party poppers going off but it was true nothing usually caught Ichigo off guard unless you did something weird then he would be off guard but it would be funny to watch. ''Yeah, maybe we should call Isshin-San'' she agreed by the time they had walked back they should be ready, right?

[Shoshi Ana]

"No if's or buts from Ichigo, he's coming even if he doesn't want to because I know he'll end up enjoying it" Ana said nodding her head. Though she turned her attention to Ishida who'd said something about beating Ichigo, she smirked a little and glanced to Tatsuki giving her the thumbs up, was true though she had a point. Ishida though simply frowned a little, he no doubt was determined to beat Ichigo at this game and anything he was faced, no way would he let Kurosaki get the better of him.

Ishida though turned around and thanked Orihime for her kind words before joining the others while Ana laughed at Tatsuki's comment. "Oh I know right! Touch his stuff and you're like dead!" she added shaking her head before she glanced to Orihime and smiled "Oh I plan too... can't let him learn the truth" she added shaking her head before Tatsuki said she could play and Ichigo could and Orihime wanted to learn. It was like a light bulb went off in her head "OH! We should make our own band!" she added grinning, it was the best idea ever!

Ana looked over and nodded her head, contacting Isshin seemed like a good idea, she couldn't use her phone though cause if Ichigo saw it was her he might get suspicious, he was suspicious enough as it seemed lately. "Hey Karin, want to call you're dad?" she called out hearing Karin call back to. Within moments Karin had called her dad to let her know that everything was ready in secret code style as Yuzu bustled around to make sure everything was looking good.


outta characters --- so we have the spring carnival coming up, over the next month i am flat out with work, i do have a day off a week though and will be on day shifts soon and mornings are really quiet so posts should be back to normal asap, if not give it until mid november and i will be back in full swing, please don't mind my slow posts, i still love you all

[Kurosaki Isshin]

It had been quite some time since he got the chance to just chat with Ichigo, for obviius reasons but it had been the perfect chance to get him one on one before he'd go gallivanting off on some other task. But for now it was time to be a normal teenager for him, well as normal as can be but a well deserved break never hurt and he couldnt wait for
Ichigo to discover the surprise that Ana had thought of he would just wait long enough for everyone to get the house ready and he'd have to divert Ichigo back.

Isshin chuckled as Ichigo caught on to his gaze ''Oh nothing...just
i cant remember the last time we had a chat it seems like our Shinigami business is on a hault which is unusual....i wonder where all the hollows have gone..'' he wondered with a thoughtful look into the blue skies. He looked back down towards Ichigo and smiled ''No...infact you seem content at least...im glad to see your doing just fine'' he said but not before he promptly punched his son in the shoulder ''Shut up and say something mean back before i beat you up'' he grinned not wanting to keep a negative subject.

He knew if what he wanted to tell Ichigo could well go one way, and that was that he freaked out become even more confused and just run and you wouldnt see him for the rest of the day and he turn up late at night. His son often did that if he couldnt comprehend information his only way to deal with it was to run and think things over by himself He'd be sure to tell him that it was ok to want to be alone after receiving a tonne of vital information but not to run away, he'd tellhim let it sink in answer any questions he had if he did and then leave him be to figure it out in his head.

His thoughts stopped when he heard Ichigo mention how Masaki would react if she were to see him right now. ''Ha, she'd kick my damn ass and tell me to stop being so sad, she'd hate any of us to be stuck in the past i know that much...'' he laughed. But he stopped hoping he hadnt quite caught on to how strong his mother was because she could of quite easy whipped his butt.

He pointed with a grin towards Ichigo ''You thought i'd go there
...i will, when you least expect it'' he said when Ichigo tried
to silence him before he gave too much away. He had let his smile fade and he looked more serious before asking if he could speak with him later and he agreed to. ''Good...i'd just like to tell
you the truth'' he said ''But we should head back, Yuzu wanted youto help her with her homework'' he said.

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

Ichigo glanced at Isshin an inquiring look on his face as he explained how he had seen this as a chance to catch up he knew his dad had reasons behind the things he did, well most of the time apart from kicking him the minute he woke up but even then Isshin saw it as a training exercise. ''Maybe there on vacation'' Ichigo smirked seeing as he too had noticed the lack of hollow activity around, not that he was complaining about that it was a nice break but it did seem odd he hadnt seen one in maybe a week or two, strange.

Ichigo began to trail off in his thoughts remembering a Quincy had been following him around town for a while now. Wherever he went he could pick up a Quincies spirit energy. He looked to Isshin ''Say, Dad...'' he began. ''You picked up any Quincy energy lately?'' he asked ''Only ive been getting the feeling im being followed or something'' he sighed like it was just a bother but it could be serious and was why he was enquiring.

Of course however Isshin had simply brought up that he noticed how well he was doing, he guessed he meant overall including his school life and Shinigami life. ''That's right....ive...'' he began but he stopped hearing Isshin seemed to be, dare he say emotional, ah man he couldnt have a conversation like that but he smirked quickly as Isshin seemed to also not want to go down that road. ''I know what you mean stupid!'' was a good enough response from Ichigo to Isshin that cut the negative subject. He knew his dad had his back and likewise it was unspoken but he knew all that already.

Ichigo watched his Mother's grave silently after and then escaped a small smile ''Would she!?'' he said but he frowned a little ''You ever tell her you were a Shinigami dad?'' he asked curiously. He had kept it from him up until recently so he guessed he may not of told her for a while but fessed up later.

He just scowled deeply towards Isshin ''I expect it from you'' he sighed. He had told him too much information once before only for Ichigo to walk out the room covering his ears desperately trying not to hear it. His scowl faded and he looked a little suspicious, 'tell me the truth?' he wondered and it just seemed to stick in his mind longer that the things he said. He nodded in agreement to head back making another glance to the gravestone before turning and walking.

[Asano Keigo]

(OOC: AW no problem Ana seems a few of us are stuggling to post regularly nevermind we'll be back in activity :) )

Tatsuki grinned as Ana was adimant that Ichigo would join them on a weekend full of micheif. ''Orihime just put it on and he'll not refuse'' she said besides it seemed Ana would best him up if not. She did however think if both Ichigo and Ishida came along they'd be competetive throughout the trip.

She nodded firmly as she crossed her arms ''Completely...touch him and your dead he's not open enough...imagine if a girl tried it on with him freaking heck, all hell will break loose'' she said but laughed a little which was why she thought Orihime shouldnt use words when it came to confessing actions would make sure he'd get the damn message, she grinned at the thought. She suddenly uncrossed her arms tilting her head a little at the suggestion of a band ''That's not a half bad idea actually'' she said.

Keigo smirked ''Im totally the hot lead singer who all the girls crush on'' he said cooly. Mizuiro raised an eyebrow ''More like the drummer in the background'' he sblack personed onyl for Keigo to turn ''E-excuse me! Keigo is never in the background'' he said. ''Your always in someone's face'' Tatsuki piped up.

They all agreed it was a good time to get Ichigo and Isshin back to the house. ''Oh no....im not ready....where do i hide...'' Keigo said looking around frantically. Tatsuki sighed then looked to Karin ''So there on their way then...'' she said.

[Inoue Orihime]

Orihime smiled towards Ana and nodded, she couldnt imagine him just outright saying no if he couldnt come along he'd have a good enough reason. She watched Ishida with a small grin she knew he and Ichigo got along and put their heads together and put aside their differences when their friends needed them.

She did however look at Tatsuki in surprise of her suggestion to be persuasive her ever so over creative imagination kicked in and she looked down to hide some embarrassment. But it was true that Ichigo was person who liked personal space and Tatsuki had brought up the awkwardness if someone ever did force themselves on him she shook her head a little even she would find that uncomfortable.

She admired the room as it awaited Isshin and Ichigo's arrival, seeing what they had all put together was a showof their good teamwork. She turned her head her ear pricking up at the idea of their own band ''Wow, what a good idea'' she said but she wondered where her place could be in it but she smiled as Keigo insisted he was the lead singer. ''Sing us something Keigo-San'' she said wondering if he could hold a tune.

Ichigo's sister Karin had made the call to Isshin and they would soon be back. Keigo was right they'd all need a hiding space but she wasnt quite freaing out like Keigo about it but it made her laugh. ''What about behind the door Keigo-San, we can leave it open maybe'' she suggested.

(Occ: Whenever you can Ana :) no problems)