A/N: uhm, it's my first time to write a fanfic and I ask you to lease be patient with it. And I welcome crrections if there are any, I would really appreciate it. I want to make this fanfic better so that every reader would enjoy reading it. I'm sorry if my chapters are short. Just enjoy and have fun.
DISCLAIMER: I never owned bleach and I will never own it as much as I and you want it okay?
The sun shines brightly over Karakura Town, lighting even the darkest nooks and crannys. But for ichigo Kurosaki, it was yet another hard work's day, as many hollows roamed the entire town and threaten to destroy it's peace and solemnity.
As he strolled down a narrow path, he sensed another hollow coming to his direction...the third time in the past seven minutes. These creatures sure made the veins in Ichigo's head pop up, and nothing from his escape plans worked. He sighed and quickly changed into his shinigami form.
"Great. Another one of my friends dropped by to greet me again huh?" He bellowed through gritted teeth and he started to pull out Zangetsu.
He confonted the approaching hollow and swung Zangetsu against it but the snake-like monster slithered quickly and tried to retreat but the hollow's speed was no match to that of Ichigo's of course. Ichigo quickly thrusted Zangetsu into the hollow's side making the hollow screech in pain.
"C'mon show me what you got you big ugly pile!"
As if the hollow understood what Ichigo had said, it growled and spitted out a green slimy substance that melted the rusty metal pipe it hit. A wide grin like that of Gin Ichimaru's escaped Ichigo's scowl planted mouth and he began running to the hollow and slashed the hollow into two.
Again, the green slime gushed out from the snake-hollow's dilapitated half and it evaporated into green air (a/n: And why is green always present in my sentences?). The other half was staring menacingly at Ichigo while it's mask was dissolving slowly.
Ichigo, who can't wait any longer, thrusted Zangetsu through it's mask and the hollow disappeared with a deafening screech which made ichigo cover his ears. He approached the slime which the hollow had left and examined it
"Is this sulfur or what?" He was aware that he is actually talking to himself. But he isn't
"Try asking the hollow, baka"
A petite girl that is less than 5 in height with ebony-black hair and stern violet eyes that adorned her small face, walked towards him, her shoulder-length hair fluttering behind her. She seemed to witness everything that transpired between the hollow and ichigo. He stopped opposite of Ichigo and leaned down to get a closer look on the slime.
"As if that shit will answer me" Ichigo said, trying to backfire what Rukia said earlier.
"Well I hope it will" Rukia replied
"Hahaha. funny." he said these words sarcastically.
"Oh shut up. It seemed that you got a little weaker these past weeks. why?"
"I'm not weak I tell you! I'm just...just tired of all these hollow slaying thing! And i'm not getting even a single break! Ya know, this is the thrid monster I slaughtered the past minutes and each step that I take is equivalent to one cell that forms these monsters." Ichigo said his voice now getting a pitch higher.
The word 'slaughtered' that Ichigo uttered seemed to make him a bit more violent. Rukia was a little shocked by the words he said. She didn't even thought that he's getting tired because every time he lessens the number of hollows raoming the town, he always seems happy and excited. There isn't a single moment that Rukia thought about this thing.
There was silence.
Ichigo was the first to break the ice.
"Sorry 'bout that. Just feeling hungry I think." He rubbed the back of his neck and stared at Rukia for an answer.
"I thought strawberries don't get mad. I thought they stay still and sweet their whole life. But you're one unique strawberry, a complete opposite." She placed a fragile little hand on Ichigo's shoulder.
"Let's just go home. I need my energy ya know, and you, try to tell Sode No Shirayuki to 'teach' you more dances so that you can help me with this job okay?"
"After he comes out."
Ichigo nooded in understanding.
"Ichigooooooo!!!!!!!!!"
Isshin Kurosaki charged at his son who was in the process of openning their front door. Isshin's welcome earned him a quick smash on the face. Yuzu, who was seating on a couch toying with her doll glanced at her father who's face landed flatly on the floor, sweat dropped.
"Very good son! you now know how to counter-attack!! woohooo!! I'm very proud of you. No wonder you're a Kurosaki!!" He said arranging his deformed face.
"And I'm not proud to be an old geek's son" Ichigo said frownng at his father.
"Aw, c'mon Ichigo! we all know that you're just like your father!" Rukia said, suddenly entering the scene.
"Shut up okay? Yuzu!! is lunch ready?" Ichigo shouted. He really showed that his stomach is already complaining because of lack of food.
"Always for you, Ichi-niisan!!" Yuzu said jumping on her feet gladly. "We were just waiting for you to come so that we can eat together. Just wait for me and I'll call for Karin, okay?" Yuzu disappeared upstairs and her voice can be heared shouting her sister's name.
"So Rukia, how's my grandchild doing?" Isshin turned to Rukia and sounded more serious.
Rukia placed her hand on her belly. After the Arrancar war ended, Rukia and Strawberry(a/n: sorry 'bout that. I just like calling Ichigo strawberry.) had some time toghether, which later became Isshin's grandchild. The first time they learned about this, Ichigo and Rukia had nothing to say. Ichigo just promised everyone involved, that he will take very good care of the baby, along with Rukia.
Since the first month of Rukia's pregnancy, Isshin never failed to ask the condition of his grandchild. And this always made Rukia's heartbeat skip. She never know what to answer and Ichigo always kept silent.
"I think...he's doing...fine." Rukia let the words escape her mouth with rfinement and comfort. She then turned to Ichigo who was sitting silently on the dining room.
"Nice. Just don't let yourself get tired okay? It's not good for the baby."
Rukia looked at Ichigo again and at last, their eyes met. She gave him an I-Hate-You-why-did-you-do-this-to-me look, which drained all of Ichigo's blood.
After lunch, Rukia and Ichigo went straight to Ichigo's room giving the "we have an emergency meeting" excuse. Inside, Rukia climbed in her closet-bedroom and waited for ichigo to settle.
"Now what?" He asked.
"What 'now what'?"
"What?"
"What 'what?'"
Silence.
They laughed.
"Ouch. That hurts!" Ichigo said clutching his stomach.
"Enough. You told me earlier that you're tired of all these shit. Are you telling me that you want to quit being a substitute shinigami?" Rukia looked serious and patiently waited for his answer.
"It's not that I wanna quit. I just want to take a break. Just relax for a week or so." He said waving his hand in gestures.
"It's not gonna happen, believe me"
"Why?"
A continuous beep can be heard fro Rukia's phone. A call from Soul Society.
"That's why." Rukia replied. She handed it to Ichigo, signaling him to answer.
"Hello, Ichigo Kurosaki here."
"Ichigo!!!! quick! we need you here. Pronto!" said the voice from the 'other side'. He recognized the voice as Rangiku Matsumoto.
"For what?" He asked impatiently.
"Just come here, okay. Tell you the deatils once you've arrived. No need to bring Rukia. Just for safety, You don't want to lose your first baby of course. Another thing, The war isn't over yet.
"Huh? what do you me---"
beep. Beep. Beep.
"What the Hell????"
Done. The second chapter will be out in about a week or two. just don't forget to review!! thanks!!!!
