Chapter 2: This Makes No Sense

Looks like we were able to lose her. She'll probably catch up to us soon, though.

Are you injured?

It's nothing.

But I wonder what that was about. That was Yoruichi, wasn't it?

It sure looked like her, but it didn't sound like she knew who we were.

You know who I am? I guess I've become pretty famous in these parts.

Well, hide-and-seek is over. Surrender yourselves.

Huh? But wait!

You think I'd really wait just because you told me to!?

Run, Ichigo!

Dammit, it's a dead end! What now?!

Don't ask me! You're the one who decided to run! Why are we in this situation anyway?!

"Why?" you ask. That's very funny. It's because you two decided to sneak into Cacao Castle.

Are these two the reported intruders?

That seems to be the case.

You really didn't have to come out here, Your Majesty. You could have just left this to me. It's my job as the castle guard.

My duty is to protect the peace of my nation. It's only appropriate that I do my part as well.

Stop. Where do you think you're going?

We're not intruders or whatever!

Then why did I find you in the gardens?

I can't tell you what I don't know! I'm pretty sure I went to sleep at home but somehow I woke up here.

What obvious lies. Just stay put and surrender to your fate!

Will you at least listen to us?!

This makes no sense.

You shouldn't expect a dream to make any sense. It'd be more productive if you thought of a way to wake up.

I have cuts and bruises all over my body and we're still stuck in this dream. What will it take to wake up?

You still claim this is a dream? I understand it's hard to face reality when you're locked up, but you should take this more seriously.

Listen, Yoruichi! You're meowing up the wrong tree! Let us out of here!

You speak to me as if you know me, but tell me, have we met before?

We see each other pretty often in the real world. We met yesterday too, although you were a cat then.

A cat? The real world? What are you talking about?

I am Yoruichi Shihoin, the Grand Knight in charge of protecting Cacao Castle.

You say I was a cat? I suppose that's part of this dream business.

What I'm trying to say is that this is the dream!

You make no sense.

Hold on, Yoruichi. Let me explain.

Hey, you're that lady.