The Next Chronicles!
Episode 1: A Bittersweet Reunion
A/N: My first and most ongoing story, with 45 chapters and counting. This story includes quite a few crossovers, including Bleach, Inuyasha, Love Hina, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and others, though we begin with Inuyasha and Bleach, two of my favorite animes ever.
This story is heavy in fighting and has strong language in some parts, but I didn't think it was necessary to give it an "M" rating, so just be forewarned that there may be a couple of F-bombs and whatnot.
I hope you enjoy my crossover story, and please rate and review. I'd appreciate any feedback!
(The gang has split up around town, what appears to be just looking around town. We see Inuyasha, a half-demon with a dog-like appearance, around the outskirts of town…)
Inuyasha: (Walking around with his arms crossed) Damn… What the hell is the point of all this? Everyone's just walking randomly around this place, expecting to find something interesting… I've got more important things to do, dammit! Those jewel shards aren't going to find themselves, you know! (Pick up his walkie-talkie and presses the communication button) Hey, Inuyasha here, will somebody give me a damn explanation for this pointless voyage? Why the hell was I suckered in to coming with you guys for this crap?
(A monk in a purple robe named Miroku answers over the walkie-talkie, who is a friend of Inuyasha's)
Miroku: (Over walkie-talkie) Relax, Inuyasha. This is a time for us all to appreciate our surroundings and have some alone time.
Inuyasha: Well, if this is alone time, then why the hell do we have these walkie-talkies? It only makes you more of a nuisance! Besides, what the hell is there to appreciate about this raggedy-ass town?
Miroku: *I'm sure you'll find something, Inuyasha. Calm yourself and just breathe the fresh air.*
Inuyasha: (To himself) Like hell I will… (Releases walkie-talkie button) Damn monk always trying to meditate or something… I'd rather kiss a… (He sniffs the air) …Huh? (He sniffs again) Hmm… I smell blood… Perhaps this trip has gotten slightly more interesting… (He walks further forward and comes across a passed out girl with long brown hair and a blood stain on her back) I thought I smelled something like this… Damn, she looks pretty bad… (He walks closer and kneels next to it) Doesn't look familiar, but I can't just leave her here… (Picks up the walkie-talkie again) Inuyasha here again. I'm going to take back what I previously said: I found a girl passed out and bloody near the outskirts of town. Anyone care to see if she's familiar? (He pauses and hears a signal)
Orihime: *This is Orihime, Inuyasha. A bloody body? I'm closest to you, so I will be there to check it out momentarily. I'm familiar with a lot of people, so perhaps she is somebody someone knows. Orihime out, and I'll be there shortly.*
Inuyasha: Thanks, Orihime, though you may want to hurry up; she's not exactly looking well.
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(Orihime arrives to Inuyasha's location)
Orihime: Hey, is she here? (She walks up to him)
Inuyasha: Yeah, the body is right over here… (He walks her over and she inspects the body a little)
Orihime: Hmm… I don't know… (She takes a closer look at the hair and gasps) Wait a minute… Could this be…
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(Rukia is walking around downtown)
Rukia: I wonder how that body situation with Inuyasha and Orihime is going. Whoever that is, I hope she's okay. I'd hate to see somebody hurt, especially if it might be someone I know. (Orihime's voice can be heard on the walkie-talkie and Rukia brings it closer to her ear)
Orihime: *Rukia? Are you there? This is Orihime. I have some information you may want to hear…*
Rukia: This is Rukia, I'm here. What's going on? Have you found the body and the identity?
Orihime: *I'm afraid I probably have… Rukia, the body is somebody you probably know…*
Rukia: (Gasps) Is it? Who does the body belong to?
Orihime: *Rukia… This body… I don't know if she's alive or not, or exactly how bad her wounds are, but… It appears… that the body… is your old friend from a while back… It's Naru…*
Rukia: (Her eyes widen and her face shows a shocked expression. She gasps and brings the walkie-talkie near her again) N…Naru…? Orihime, are you sure it's her? I mean…
Orihime: *I'm almost positive. Rukia, you may want to come down here…*
Rukia: I…I can't believe it… Naru could be dead? But… We became such good friends…
Orihime: *That may be the case, so we need to get her to some medical facility as soon as possible.*
Rukia: …Okay, I'll be there shortly… Rukia out. (She stares at the ground with shock and disbelief) It can't be true… She has to be alive… She's a strong person… I know she can survive anything! (She runs off as a tear rolls down her cheek)
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(Rukia arrives at the scene)
Inuyasha: Yeesh, about damn time you showed up…
Rukia: (Sees the body and kneels in front of it) Oh my God… It is Naru… (She begins crying) She… She's really injured… Why would something like this happen…?
Inuyasha: What the hell, get over it, you wuss. I realize she was your friend, but you don't have to be such a crybaby about it…
Rukia: (Turns around and glares at Inuyasha through watery eyes) Piss off, mutt brain!
Inuyasha: Who the hell are you calling a mutt? You'd better learn your damn priorities, woman, because I am not a…
Rukia: Sit, boy!
Inuyasha: Wah! (His face is driven into the ground and his voice is muffled) Grr… Dammit…
Orihime: Now's not the time for this! We need to get her to the hospital, now! Inuyasha, quit being such an ass and carry her down there!
Inuyasha: (Struggles and stands up) Grr… Who're you calling a… (He eyes Rukia, still glaring at him) …Dammit… Fine! (He picks Naru up and begins running off, Orihime and Rukia close behind)
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(The three are sitting in the waiting room)
Inuyasha: Ugh... Damn it all... What the hell is taking them so long? It sucks sitting in here doing nothing!
Orihime: Relax, you saw the wound she had. It couldn't have been a simple task to stitch it up, not to mention the amount of blood she lost...
Inuyasha: I don't care! I've been sitting here for two hours, dammit!
Orihime: If you're really that impatient, then why don't you leave? You didn't need to stay, anyway.
Inuyasha: Now you tell me... Fine, I'm getting out of here! (He stands up and walks toward the elevator)
Orihime: Inuyasha, thanks for letting us know of all this and carrying her down here!
Inuyasha: (Scoffs and pushes a button on the elevator) Whatever. (The doors close)
Orihime: I still don't understand what is wrong with him... He is so arrogant! (She walks over to Rukia, who is sitting down, looking sick) How are you doing, Rukia?
Rukia: Not too well... I still can't believe that Naru was that injured, and that she may be gone for good this time... Poor Naru... (A tear rolls down her cheek)
Orihime: (Sits next to her and gives her a small hug) I understand how you're feeling, Rukia... I've had my share of tragedies as well... At this point, all we can do is support each other and hope for the best... (A doctor walks up to Rukia and Orihime)
Doctor: Are you two here for Naru Narusegawa?
Rukia: Yes, doc, we're... Wait, is Narusegawa her last name? (Orihime shrugs her shoulders) I believe so... The one with the long, brown hair?
Doctor: That's the one. We recently completed the operation, and we now have the results...
Rukia: ...How is she...? (She tightly holds Orihime's hand)
Doctor: Well, there's no easy way to say this, but...
Rukia: Just tell, us, doc...
Doctor: ...The operation was successful. Your friend is perfectly fine now. All we had to do was stitch up her back a little bit and use a few bandages.
Rukia: (Gasps and stands up) She's alright? Oh my God, thank you doctor! (She hugs the doctor)
Doctor: (Chuckles a little) You may go see her now, if you'd like. She's in the second room on the right. (He points down a long hallway)
Rukia: Thank you so much! (She begins walking off, but turns around when Orihime stays put) Orihime, are you coming?
Orihime: I figured I'd give you two some alone time. You were closer to her than I was. Anyway, I'll call everyone and tell them the good news, and I'll meet you back home.
Rukia: Oh, well, alright then... I guess I'll talk to you later, then.
Orihime: Yeah, I'll see ya! (She does a mini-salute and walks toward the elevator with her walkie-talkie in hand)
Rukia: I'm coming, Naru! (She walks down the hallway)
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(Rukia enters the room to see Naru still out cold, but breathing in a bed)
Rukia: She's still out... Can't blame her, though, she did just go through all of that... (She cracks a slight smile) ...I'm just happy she's alive... (She touches Naru's head, which causes Naru to shuffle) Oh... (She removes her hand as Naru's eyes open slowly) She's waking up... (Rukia sniffles and leans over the bed) Naru... (Naru's eyes eventually open halfway)
Naru: Ugh... What happened...? Where am I...?
Rukia: Naru... You're okay... (A tear rolls down her cheek)
Naru: Huh...? (Her eyes widen and she appears shocked) Is that... It can't be... R...Rukia... Is that really you? (Rukia nods as her face is streamed with tears)
Rukia: Naru... (She smiles slightly) I'm so glad you're okay...
Naru: Rukia... I never thought I'd see you again! (She stands up a little and they hug) Why are you here, and how'd I end up here? And why the heck are you crying?
Rukia: (Sniffles) I'm crying because... I'm so happy to see you again... So happy you aren't dead...
Naru: Huh?
Rukia: See... One of my friends found your body passed out and bloody on the ground... He called Orihime, who then called me, telling me it was you... I rushed over and we immediately brought you here so you had less of a chance of dying... And now... (She pauses and cries some more)
Naru: Rukia... You did all of that for me?
Rukia: (Sniffles) Of course I did... We were, like, best friends... I couldn't let you die like that...
Naru: (Looks down) Was my wound really that bad...? That bastard...
Rukia: You remember what happened? Who did this to you? Who would have the reason to attack an innocent girl just for the hell of it?
Naru: It was... That damn villain of yours... Bakura...
Rukia: Bakura? (She stares at the ground with anger) How dare he... How dare that bastard even lay a hand on you!
Naru: It was all so sudden... He came up to me and he began to fight me... Then, he all of a sudden disappeared, and the next thing I know, I feel the most intense pain I've ever felt in my life in my back...
Rukia: Bakura... You are going to pay so much for hurting Naru! I will kill him! (She begins storming out as Naru grabs Rukia's arm and attempts stopping her, still in pain)
Naru: Rukia... You don't have to do this... You don't have to risk your life for this... Errg... (She falls to her knees in pain)
Rukia: Are you alright? (She kneels next to her)
Naru: ...I'll be fine... (She struggles more and grabs her shoulder) It still hurts...
Rukia: Take it easy, then... I'll take you with me... And I will eliminate Bakura... That bastard will pay... He will pay for hurting you... He will pay for trying to kill me several times... He will pay for everything he has done to us and our friends! (She grabs Naru and they disappear from the hospital)
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Orihime: (Talking on phone) She's doing what?
Naru: (On phone) She's going to get major revenge on Bakura for hurting me, and there's no stopping her!
Orihime: ...Alright... I guess we'll be there as soon as we can. Talk to you later, Naru!
Naru: See ya!
Orihime: Yeah. (She hangs up and slams the phone on the charger) Dammit!
Ichigo: (Walks in) What's up, Orihime?
Orihime: (Sighs) Apparently, Rukia is going to kill Bakura for hurting Naru... And she expects to do it alone?
Ichigo: Rukia... Sometimes, you just don't think clearly, do you? We have to go over and help her... Especially if she can't be persuaded out of it... I'll go get everyone else... (He walks off)
Orihime: (Gets a chill) Oooh... I feel like something bad is going to happen... (She walks out the door)
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Rukia: Grrraaaa! (She kicks open the door to Bakura's base, Naru still behind her)
Bakura: Well, hello... I didn't expect you today...
Rukia: Bakura! This time, it's personal! I am going to kill you for hurting Naru!
Bakura: You want to kill me? Ha, yeah, right. It's a damn shame I didn't kill that bitch, though...
Naru: What'd you call me? (Tries running over to Bakura, but is stopped by her own pain) Err... (She falls to her knees)
Rukia: Naru! (She growls) Look what you've done... She can hardly stand up!
Bakura: (Chuckles evilly) So sorry about that... How about I make it even and inflict the same pain to you?
Rukia: Not on your life, you bastard! (She runs toward Bakura with her sword raised as everyone else enters)
Orihime: Rukia! (Rukia stops and turns around) Revenge won't heal those wounds! Stop fighting now, so Naru can rest!
Rukia: Stay out of this! Bakura deserves to be killed!
Orihime: Your mind is clouded with the thoughts of revenge, Rukia! You aren't thinking clearly! Think about the consequences!
Rukia: I said shut up! You aren't going to try and talk me out of this, dammit! (She runs toward Bakura again, but he disappears) Huh?
Bakura: (Chuckles evilly) Your friend is right... (He reappears and kicks Rukia in the stomach, sending her tumbling backwards on the ground) You can't expect to achieve your goals just out of sheer revenge. (Rukia coughs and attempts to stand up, but collapses instead) What a pity... (He walks over to Naru, who is still on the ground with pain from her wound) Perhaps I should just end all of this now... Then, I can go after Rukia...
Rukia: Stay... away from her... Urgh... (She tries standing up again)
Bakura: Hm... What foolish attempts... You think you can just talk me out of anything, don't you? You think that talking and persuasion will solve your problems? You think I'll just do anything you ask? Well, here's some news for you: It won't work. You try to save your friends by words, thinking, 'Oh, he'll understand. He probably went through something similar', but the truth is, I have not. Your words of persuasion are ineffective on me! I will still continue to do as I please! I will not stop for such a meaningless cause! I'm a villain, dammit! That's what I intend to be and how I will respond to your comments! (He raises his sword above Naru, who stares wide-eyed in shock) You'll see just how evil I can be!
Rukia: STOP! (She suddenly stands and a tower of energy and smoke surrounds her)
Bakura: (Stops and watches Rukia's ring of energy develop) What the hell?
Ichigo: ? (He falls to one knee and looks at the ground) Wh...What the hell is going on? Her Spiritual Pressure... It's incredible!
Orihime: Huh? ? (She does the same as does everybody else) It's off the charts... I've never experienced such immense amounts of spirit energy...! (The smoke begins to engulf the entire area as Rukia's figure can start to be seen through it) What is happening around here?
Naru: R...Rukia? (She gasps and stares wide-eyed at Rukia, who can now be clearly seen) Wh...What is that? Is she alright?
Ichigo: ? (He does the same and falls to his knees) Rukia...? It can't be... But... How is she...
Bakura: (He stares at Rukia with fear) No... (Rukia emerges from the smoke, and it can be clearly seen that her clothes are more tattered and on her face resides a hollow mask, similar to Ichigo's)
Hollow Rukia: (Her voice is slightly more raspy) You're done, Bakura... Now I'm going to kill you... (Bakura continues to stare at her in shock, as does everyone else)
Ichigo: Rukia... How can you be... Are you...
Hollow Rukia: Get out of here!
Ichigo: What? But...
Rukia: I said get the hell out of here! Take Naru and everybody get out!
Ichigo: ! Will do! (He picks up Naru and everyone leaves, leaving Rukia and Bakura)
Hollow Rukia: Now... (The door to the base mysteriously closes) I believe we have some unfinished business to take care of... (She pulls out her zanpakuto)
Bakura: Err... (He continues his shocked expression and falls to his knees) What can I do...?
Hollow Rukia: You can stay there and die! (She thrusts her zanpakuto into the ground and the ground begins to rumble) This time, Bakura, it is I who will be executioner... This is for everything you have done to me and my friends! (The ground continues shaking as Rukia teleports out, leaving Bakura. An icy pillar of darkness rises from the ground and engulfs the entire base, including Bakura)
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(Everyone else is standing on a hill overlooking the base)
Orihime: What the...? (She notices the pillar of ice and darkness)
Ichigo: ? This is insane... What the hell happened to Rukia?
Naru: (Still weak) Look... Something is coming this way... (The silhouette of a person can he seen approaching them) Is that... Rukia? (The silhouette gets close to them and they realize it is Rukia with her eyes unseen)
Ichigo: Rukia... Are... Are you...
Rukia: Hurt? (She looks at Ichigo and her face is back to normal) Funny, I was going to ask you that... (Ichigo cracks a slight smile) Good... Are you okay, Naru? (She nods and eventually passes out) Hm... Looks like she's out cold... Guys, let's head back home... (They begin to walk back, Ichigo still deep in thought)
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(A mysterious figure with black makeup on his face appears in front of Bakura's base)
?: Well, what do we have here? (He walks in, everywhere still covered in dark ice) Bakura, you fool... (He thrusts his hand into the ice and the entire thing shatters) You lost again, I see... (He places his hands in his pockets) Aizen will not be happy with you... (He grabs Bakura and disappears)
The End?