Hey how's going everybody I'm FrostyNugget coming at you with The Offical Re-Write of my first crossover story! So I'm happy to say the wait is over! I hope you enjoy this version just as much if not more than the previous! Hmm not much else I can say so on with the show!
***I DON'T OWN BLEACH OR FAIRY TAIL OR THEIR CHARACTERS***
"Yo!" Talking
'Yo!' Thinking
"Yo!" Old Man Zangetsu/Inner Voice
'Yo!' Old Man Zangetsu/Inner Voice Thinking
"Yo!" Hichigo/Beasts/Demons
'Yo' Hichigo/Beasts/Demons Thinking
Getsuga Tensho: Attacks/Spells
Chapter 1: Infinite World Gate
All around the once rocky mountain side now lay in waste as a battle between to titans of great power was drawing to a close. The Substitute Shinigami known as Ichigo Kurosaki stood having just activated the ability that finally put an end to the Winter War.
Grey gauze like wrapping covering mostly everything from his torso to more than half of his face as well as his right arm, while his other arm exposed it had dark inky like markings covering it and trailing up is arm in a serpent like pattern. His hair having been consumed by his power growing past his waist and changing from its usual bright orange into a darker pitch black. Not only did his hair take on a new color but so did his eyes gone were the warm amber gems that greeted his friends and loved ones with now piercing red hardened and locked onto the man that cause all of this.
Soskue Aizen. Or what use to be Aizen.
Gone was the former Shinigami and king of Hueco Mundo. Now stood a monster of self-creation coated in white with three sets of wings sprouting from his back each with what appeared to mouth like appendages jutting out from the center of each wing. His face blacked and demonic like as the former face of Aizen sat at either side if his face split open to reveal his new form. On his torso were holes similar to that of hollows excluding the opening closest to his neck this one was slightly different for in the center were his but to the shape of a cross and at the center embedded in him was the gem that created this monster.
The Hogyoku.
"It's time I ended this." Said the substitute as streams of dark energy seeped out of the young man as if he himself was consumed by darkness.
"What is this form you've chosen to take? Why can't I feel any spiritual pressure from you?" Aizen asked as the battle had raged on he lost himself more and more to his emotions and the power of the Hogyoku. 'Everything up until now had been going according to plan even the creation and development of this boy! So why?! Why do I feel such dread just looking at him in this form?!' He thought as he continued staring at the substitute.
This sense of dread caused another chain reaction in Aizen. Anger. His rage climbing the more he looked at his black cloaked opponent. "This form means nothing." He said quietly but loud enough for the substitute. "How is this possible?! Everything was supposed to end with the death of the Soul King! Even with you and the Gotei 13! Even those failed arrancers was taken into consideration!"
"It doesn't matter this will all end with this attack. The Saigo no Getsuga Tensho." He said as the black energy flowed to his right hand taking the form of a blade.
Aizen could hear the conviction in the substitutes voice and new something big was about to happen. 'Damnit! This can't be happening! Why do I feel such dread creeping throughout my body?!' Aizen thought as he watched the energy form into a blade. 'I CAN'T BE DEFEATED! THE GOTEI 13 BROUGHT TO ITS KNEES AND THIS ONE BLASTED HUMAN BOY HAS RUINED EVERYTHING!' Aizen screamed in his mind he knew that if was to survive he would need to make a sacrifice. One that could take several decades' possible centuries to create once again.
"I'm sorry Ichigo Kurosaki but if I am to accomplice my goal than I'm left with no choice." Aizen said as Ichigo watch him raise hand up to the Hogyoku only for his eyes to widen a pulse of energy flowed out more powerful than anything Aizen had thrown at him. "It's a small sacrifice and given the weakened state of the Gotei 13 I can easily recreate it. Though I have to remove a certain pest." Aizen spoke as his demonic face began to twist into a grin.
Ichigo not knowing was to come felt himself paralyzed. 'What the hell? I can't move! What's he doing?!' Ichigo was knocked out of his mental state of panic when he heard the voice of his first mentor Kisuke Urahara rip through the air like explosion of a cannon.
"ICHIGO GET OUT OF THERE!" but is was beyond the point of no return Ichigo watched a circle of light appear underneath him glowing the same ominous purple as the energy from the Hogyoku. Lining the edge of the circle were runes unreadable to him and an intricate design developed in the circle as an infinite symbol appeared within the center of the circle.
"With this I can remove from this plane of existence and I will be free to try again. Even if they could obtain the power to open this gate. It's cost them and should they be able to live with sacrifice they could spend all of eternity and never find you lost of among the infinite number of worlds beyond this gate. I cast you out Ichigo Kurosaki!" Aizen said causing Ichigo's eyes to widen exponentially as Aizen threw the Hogyoku into the circle Ichigo following the small orb.
*tink*
"Mugen Sekai-mon." Aizen announced.
It connected and scattered. It was silent for several seconds before the circle began to glow brighter and brighter purple light consume the substitute as glowing chains shot from the ground restraining the substitute. "What the hell is this I can't break free?! WHAT IS THIS AIZEN?!" He shouted to the man in front of him as he was slowly pulled into ground as he looked to Aizen for an answer but he only received a cold smile.
"This is farewell Ichigo Kurosaki." Aizen said simply as he turned to leave only to be stopped in his tracks at the sight of Kisuke. "Kisuke Urahara" was all he said as he noticed the serious look on Kisuke as the blonde man looked at Aizen. Following his line of sight Aizen looked at his body as it began to disintegrate.
"W-WHA-WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING?!" Aizen screamed in panic as he felt his body began to dissolve his wings glowing as they disappeared before his very eyes. Kisuke watched for a second more before rushing past Aizen to the circle that was consume Ichigo. "Ichigo! Fight it! I'll try to disengage the Gate!" he said as was about to start but in a flash he drew his blade and blocked Aizen's attack.
"I won't let this happen I need to be rid of the boy for my plan to be successful!" Aizen raged as he clashed blades with Kisuke. As the two fought Aizen's body continued to disintegrate and Ichigo continued to struggle against the gate. Even with the power of the Saigo no Getsuga Tensho he couldn't break free. Now up to the neck Ichigo watched as Kisuke pushed Aizen back.
Ichigo struggled to break free but it wasted effort as he was fully consumed by the portal while Urahara watched in horror as his apprentice, his friend's son, his friend! Was swallowed by the Gate Kisuke knew of the Mugen Sekai-mon and had researched it in his time with the Gotei 13 but deemed it useless given the sacrifice need to open it and for what to be lost in a dimensional gape and become trapped in one of the infinite worlds that this gape connected too.
Kisuke held his emotions back like he had done many times before after losing a comrade. He mentally decided to begin working on a way to find Ichigo and bring him back but the odds were minuscule. He turned back to the man that had caused it all. "It's over Aizen." Kisuke declared as he watched Aizen disappear. "You were such a fool. It didn't matter if you had pulled all of your energy out of the Hogyoku it's still connected to you." Kisuke explained to the downed form of Aizen as his legs had already gone in the fluttering light.
"But this shouldn't be happening I sacrificed the Hogyoku to survive! So why?! WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?!" he yelled as his torso dissolved in the glowing light. He looked up to Kisuke as Urahara crouched down with cold calculated eyes.
"The reason this is happening is because while you absorbed the power from the Hogyoku your body need the Hogyoku to stabilize that power. So in other words the Hogyoku controlled the flow of energy within you but once you sacrificed it you threw away the only thing keeping that power from consuming you. So now without it your body has reverted back to the state it was before you merged with the Hogyoku and the power your retained is causing your very soul to collapse in on itself. Your foolish need for survival caused you to throw away the only thing keeping you alive." He said as Aizen's face looked at him dumbfounded by this knowledge.
"Damn you Kisuke. DAMN YOU KISUKE! DAMN YOU ALL!" Aizen screamed out his rage, sorrow, and despair as he finally ceased to exist.
Leaving the blonde Shinigami alone as he stared at the spot Ichigo stood. He knew that Aizen was right it could be an eternity looking for Ichigo within the Infinite World Gate but that sure as hell isn't gone stop himself from trying. He turned and walked to meet with everyone to deliver the news as a lone tear rolled down his cheek before wiping it away.
*Within the Dimensional Gap*
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" a scream ripped through the air as Ichigo rocketed into the abyss.
He was flowing through different time flows accelerating time, slowing it, stopping it, moving normally, and even flowing backwards Ichigo not having unleashed Mugetsuwas forced out of the Saigo no Getsuga Tensho but now only in his tattered hakama raced through infinite space and time bathed in pitch black reiatsu .
"DAMNIT, DAMNIT, DAMNIT, DAMNIT, DAMNIT!" he cursed as he felt as if his body was being torn apart. He had been traveling like this for what seem like years what was moment's ago Kisuke and Ichigo it was moments ago but to Ichigo it felt even longer the more he rocketed through the gap for all he knew seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years, decades, or maybe even centuries could have gone by. Ichigo 's of time lost to him even with the memory still fresh in his mind he could sense how time changed around him as he passed the opening to more and more worlds
'Zangetsu! Please I need your help old man! ZANGETSU!' he called out to the zanpaktuo but received no answer. He inwardly cursed not knowing what to do but just as hope began to fade as he continued to make contact with his Inner World a light began to shine ahead of him as he grew closer and closer the light consumed him causing him to lose consciousness.
*Forests Outside of Magnolia*
On the path leading to town we find a few travelers making their way towards. The first being a young teenage boy with spikey rose pink haired boy wearing a black vest lined with a gold trim with a baggy pair of white pants with a pair of black sandals on his feet the last notable thing would be a scarf made of dragon scales wrapped around his neck. Next to him stood a young blonde girl around the same age as him she wore a white sleeveless blouse with blue trim and blue cross forming in the front this accompanied with a matching blue skirt that was held up by a brown belt that also held a small pouch of magic keys along with a long black whip and on her feet she wore black leather high heeled boots. Now the last of the trio sat upon the head of the rose haired boy this traveler was a small blue cat with a small green pack on its back. Having traveled from Hargeon town and out running the Fiora armed forces they neared their destination the guild hall of one of the most famous guilds in Fiora Fairy Tail.
As they neared the town the excitement in the blonde was overflowing "I'm so excited I'm really gonna join Fairy Tail!" she exclaimed with stars in her eyes before a small voice spoke out "I don't think we should ever give Luigi candy Natsu she's way to hyper as is." Spoke the small cat causing the boy to snicker.
"It's LUCY you little fur ball!" she shouted. The rose haired boy spoke "Come on Happy that might liven up the guild even more!" he spoke with a snicker.
Before Lucy could say something they heard an explosion coming from above looking up their eyes all widened seeing a black pulse of energy rocket across the sky as the normally blue sky turned black as night. Never before as this happened all across the land people looked to the sky as it turned black. Some stood still in fear while others panicked.
Then in that instant the black receded to a single point above the trio before a circle of light appear glowing an ominous purple. Lining the edge of the circle were runes in an ancient language and an intricate design developed in the circle as an infinite symbol appeared within the center of the circle.
Lucy having hid behind Natsu with Happy "W-w-what's going on Natsu?" she asked clear fear on her face.
Natsu having taken a defensive stance spoke "I don't know but I don't like the looks of that Magic circle."
As if on que the circle pulsed before the center shattered like glass and a ball of black energy rocket out and struck the earth sending out a large tremor that shook the forest. The circle above reformed before fading away. Happy crawling onto Natsu shoulder spoke up "What do you think that was Natsu?" he spoke spooked but curious.
Natsu having followed the blackball of energy picked up a scent before speaking "I don't know but I'm gonna find out!" he said running in the direction with Happy taking to the air to keep up. Lucy stood there "Wait?! You're going towards the flaming black ball that fell from the sky?!"
Natsu turned to her with a questioning look "Well yeah it might be some other worldly monster come to kill everyone!" he spoke excitedly but that only freaked the blonde haired girl more before he continued "That or it's nothing and we can check it out to make sure no one got hurt."
As he said that Lucy shook the fear because he was right she steeled her nerve before she nodded and they ran in the direction of the crash site. They neared the site they could see the destruction the impact cause.
"Damn whatever it is really did a number on the place!" Lucy spoke as she followed Natsu.
Natsu sniffing the air followed the scent "I know this is some grade A destruction!" he said with a grin getting excited about possibly fighting a monster. They saw a break in the trees and soon found the impact site evidence being the massive crater with a black ball of energy in the center. Happy landing on Natsu's head spoke "Natsu what's that weird black fire?" he asked curious Natsu shook his head before speaking "That's not fire buddy it feels to dark to be fire but it doesn't feel malicious." He said walking towards it with Lucy hesitantly following behind.
As they neared the energy began to dissipate and as it did Natsu saw the shape of an orange haired man he gasped "Holy Shit!"
He ran over to the man Lucy surprised by Natsu's actions also took noticed of the man before following Natsu's lead. Natsu slide to a stop next to the man before kneeling down and speaking "Hey buddy you alright?! Come on say something!" he gently turned the man over as Lucy caught up taking in the sight of the man's state she gasped before cupping her hands over her mouth.
Upon closer inspection they could see some black in the man's orange haired he was also was fairly young probably around their age but he was dress only in a pair of tattered hakama. What they noticed though was his physical state he was covered in scars, cuts, bruises, his left arm looked to be burned badly, and what really caught their eye was a faded circular scar in the center of his chest. Natsu pressed his ear to the man's chest and heard a faint heart beat before he sprung up.
"He's still alive! Come on we have to get him some help fast." He said gently pulling the man onto his back to carry him as he did Lucy took notice of another faded circular scar on his back that aligned with the one on his chest.
Lucy help lift him onto Natsu's back spoke "What the hell happened to this guy?" she asked as Natsu stood up balancing the young man on his back so not to drop him.
"I don't know but the guy needs help fast. Happy fly ahead and tell gramps to get a hold of Porlyusica we're gonna need her!" he said taking the situation seriously as did Happy as he spoke
"Aye Sir!" Happy nodded before taking to the skies towards the guild. Natsu spoke up "Come on Lucy let's go!" he said running off as Lucy followed behind.
*Fairy Tail Guild Hall*
A few minutes after leaving Happy made it Makarov had already set everything up with help from Fairy's former S-Class Wizard and current favorite bar maiden Mirajane "Master I think everything's ready. Have you contact ?" spoke the young bar maiden as she finished preparing the supplies for the minor injuries of the man Natsu was bringing in. She was a young woman with snow white hair with her bangs tied upward in small ponytail like fashion and had dazzling blue eyes. She was dressed in red ankle length dress with pink ribbon accents as well as pair of matching red high heels. As she asked a short elderly man dressed in a blue and orange jester like outfit stepped into the infirmary he was none other than Makarov Dreyer 3rd master of the Fairy Tail Guild. He strolled into the center of the room nodding.
"Yes Mira I've already sent Happy she should be here in a few minutes." He spoke as the sound of the doors of the guild opening with force alerted them to the young dragon slayers arrival.
"I guess we'll have to wait." Makarov spoke just as Natsu walked in with the patient and young blonde girl following close behind panting heavily clearly worn out.
Mira got a glimpse of the orange haired young man before speaking "Natsu lay him down here." she directed him to the bed they had set up.
Natsu nodded and walked over to the bed and with Mira's help gently laid the man on the bed. Makarov walked over to the bed as Natsu sat in a chair next to a very winded Lucy.
Makarov looked at the man Mira spoke "What happened to him?" she said as she began to clean and disinfect the more minor injuries. Makarov nodded before turning back to Natsu to speak "Natsu Do you know?" he asked?
Natsu having caught his breath spoke "I don't know Gramps one minute I'm bringing Lucy here to join the guild and the next the whole sky goes black then this weird magic circle appeared in the sky and this guy comes flying out of it. It shook the whole forest!"
Makarov went into thought as he pondered these events "Hmm we can worry about details later at the moment we should be thankful at the fact that he survived the impact. We can question him once he wakes up."
As Makarov spoke he looked to the door was greeted by the sight of the new comer an elderly woman with bright pink hair tied back into a bun. She wore a red cloak that had a tall collar that seem to have bone-like spikes coming out. She walked in and placed down her bag on the nearby table.
"Hello Ms. Porlyusica you're here sooner than expected." Mira greeted the healer who replied immediately "I came as soon as I could I prefer not to stay too long." She spoke with a slight hint of annoyance.
She walked over to the bed to examine the young man she placed her bag on the nearby table before opening it and pulling a few jars and tools. She looked to those in the room before speaking "Mira you did a good job sterilizing his wounds but for now I need you all except for Makarov to leave the room for the moment." She finished before turning back to the wounded man. Mira lead Natsu and Lucy out of the room to let the healer work.
As she opened one of the jars Makarov stood next to her as she applied some gel like substance to her current patient's burnt arm this is when Makarov spoke "I take it you heard Natsu's story?" he asked as she finished apply the gel to the man's arm. She wiped her hands off with a clean cloth as she spoke "Yes I did and I can confirm this. Like Natsu said the skies turned black as night for an instant I was unable to see the circle this man came out of though it sounds similar to the event's that lead to me being here." she said as she check the rest of the boys injuries.
*Ichigo's Inner World*
He lay motionless on the window of a random building surrounded by many others like it. As he laid there unconscious a set of footsteps echoed throughout the immediate area. A figure cloaked in black approached him.
"Ichigo, you need to wake up." The figure spoke in a calm even tone. Hearing the voice seemed to cause Ichigo to stir in his sleep.
"H-huh? What the hell happened?" he said struggling to his feet looking around the surroundings.
"Come now Ichigo certainly you aren't that forgetful." The figure spoke with slight amusement in his voice.
Ichigo turned to the voice "Zangetsu? What the hell happened to this place it looks nothing like I remember." He asked clearly confused.
"The reason is because of the effects that come with using the Saigo no Getsuga Tensho."
Ichigo looked at his inner world it was no longer that small replica of Karakura Town he learned the Saigo no Getsuga Tensho it was once again a massive city of skyscrapers but at the same time it was different. The building no longer had a bluish color to them now they stood tall spires of stone black with the windows holding the color of the light from the sky. Taking his eyes off the buildings he looked to the sky it was no longer bright blue like that of day but now it was a beautiful array of reds, orange, blues, and purples perfectly creating a permeant dusk that filled his Inner world with a shadowy glow.
"Beautiful isn't it?" this got Ichigo's attention.
"Yeah it is. But how is it… How are you still here Zangetsu I thought this would all disappear once I used the Saigo no Getsuga Tensho?"
"As did I Ichigo but I guess we would have Aizen to thank for this. Had he not opened the Mugen Sekai-Mon the outcome that would have happened would have been what I told you. I know little about the Mugen Seki-Mon but I'm sorry Ichigo but you may never be able to return home." he spoke with a solemn expression and as he predicted the skies above began to cloud.
"No... Damnit! I know that but there has to be away I need to protect everyone! I have to stop AIZEN!" as realization finally sunk in a hand shot out and struck him across the face.
"Ichigo you need to calm down!" Zangetsu spoke as he grabbed both of Ichigo's shoulders looking at him sternly. "Ichigo I know it may be a lot to take in but I can at least help you calm your nerves Aizen ceased to exist as the gate closed."
Taken back by Zangetsu's outburst he listened and breathed a sigh of relief. "But how are you sure?" he asked getting a slight deadpanned look.
"Ichigo remember as you struggled to break free of the gate his body began to dissolve. You even understood the situation why are you only just now panicking?" he asked his wielder.
Ichigo began to remember the event's that transpired although he at the time was only focused on breaking free from the gate he can remember that Aizen's body was glowing and every time he looked there seemed to be a different piece missing. As he thought he did understand his situation.
"Zangetsu you said I may never be able to return home right?" Ichigo asked hopeful for an answer he received a nodded followed by another solemn expression.
"Yes Ichigo but you must know it requires a massive amount of power and those giving their power to open it would most likely parish as a result." As he said that Ichigo looked down again he couldn't do that not even if it meant going home he wouldn't be able to live with himself knowing others sacrificed themselves to help him.
A lone tear slipped down his cheek "I guess I'll never see anyone I know again…?" he said dejectedly before wiping the tear away. "Unfortunately not Ichigo but know you are not alone in this I will remain by you throughout your life." Ichigo looked up to his zanpaktuo and nodded "Thank you Zangetsu."
"Yeah King we'll always be here for you. After all I still need to take this body for myself." The figure revealed himself to be Ichigo's bleached counterpart.
"Like hell I'm gonna let you run around doing what you want. And I'll be damned if I let you hurt anyone!" Ichigo said as his expression growing serious as he reached over his shoulder grabbing the massive clever like sword.
"Enough you and I both know that none of us are in any condition to fight in our weakened state it took our combined power to use the Saigo no Getsuga Tensho stand down!" Zangetsu said growing tired of his inner world roommate.
"Relax I was only kidding besides things have changed greatly and you know it." Hichigo spoke gaining a serious expression which freaked Ichigo out given he's never seen his hollow looking serious angry yes but never like this.
"What the hell is going on?" Ichigo finally voiced his question.
"Maybe another time King for now your little nap is up." This got a confused look from Ichigo.
"Unfortunately he is right Ichigo it's time for you to go but first I must tell you while you didn't lose your power completely you have grown weaker as a result so try not to push your power to much. You may be past the danger zone but your power is currently unstable so for the time being I will be unreachable through mental connection but you can still preform Jinzen." Ichigo gave a small nod of understanding until something came to mind.
"Wait! What about my body?!" he spoke hoping to get answers. "Don't worry Ichigo as far as I can tell you have been taken care of in your comatose state."
Ichigo breathed a small sigh of relief as he felt a tug at his consciousness "Alright thanks Zangetsu I guess I'll see you later." He said getting a small nod from his Zanpaktuo
"Until next we meet Ichigo." Spoke Zangetsu as Ichigo left his Inner World soon enough he felt a hand on his shoulder looking to his roommate.
"So when we gonna tell him?" spoke the hollow still holding the same serious expression.
"Soon we should let him rest and recover just long enough to regain some of his strength." He said getting a nod from the hollow.
*Fairy Tail Infirmary*
Throughout the room the sound of light humming can be heard the humming having a very pleasing sound to it. The humming came from the woman who was tending to the current guest of Fairy Tail. She hummed a small melody as she cleaned his face she along with others of the guild took it upon themselves to take care of this young man she was the one take care of him today. While she turned away to ring the washcloth out. Mira having just filled the small wash bin with warm water again turned to the bed gasped as she dropped the bin.
"Master come quick!" she shouted out into the hallway before making her way over to the young man.
The cause of the small commotion was because the young man that had been in a coma for close to a month was now opening his eyes. Mirajane holding back her excitement stood near the bed watching as Ichigo's eyes opened for the first time in a while. With a grunt he tried sitting up before he could he feel small hands hold his back and chest helping him.
"Careful don't push yourself." He heard a sweet feminine voice before looking to the voice blinking the blurriness from his eyes looking at the girl as his vision focused he had to admit the woman was beautiful her flowing white hair, the small ponytail holding her bangs up, her complexion complimented by her hair, and her bright blue eyes all the while a small smile came to her face.
"…ere…m I?" He tried to speak but his voice came out raspy she reached over and grabbed a glass of water giving it to him. He downed the cup of water. "Where am I?" he asked her again but before she could answer someone else spoke up.
"You're in the Infirmary within our guild young man."
Both Ichigo and Mira looked to the doorway to see a small elderly man wearing a white coat with white fur lining the collar of the coat walking into the room. Ichigo looked around and back to the elderly man.
"I guess you guys have been looking after me?" he asked getting a smile from the guild master.
"Yes we've been watching over you for quite a while. Now to begin let me introduce myself I am Makarov Dreyer I am the Master of The Fairy Tail Guild and lovely young lady caressing you is Mirajane." He said introducing himself with a playful giggle which turned to laughter when Ichigo and Mira looked at each other and the way she held him. Mirajane jumped back with a bright blush bleeding into her cheeks while Ichigo not doing much better just blushed.
"Ehem. Master I don't believe jokes are very appropriate in the current atmosphere." Stated the white headed woman. The elderly man simply pouted.
"Geez Mira can't let an old man have just a single moment of fun can you? *Sigh* But you do have a point so where to begin? How's about we start with a name, where you're from, or how you got here?" Makarov said as he stepped forward.
"Alright. First, my name is Ichigo Kurosaki I'm a Substitute Shinigami. Where I come from might be a little hard to take in but I'm from a different world completely." He said looking at them but was interrupted by Makarov.
"I kind of thought that might be the case considering you seem to have broken through space and time itself appearing like that. That and given the way celestial magic works using beings from another dimension entirely such as yourself so it's not all that hard to believe." He said getting a nod from the other two present.
"Hmm I'm gonna need to learn more about this world. Now as for why I'm here I was in the middle of a war it was coming to a close when the leader of the other side opened a gate he called Mugen Sekai-Mon." again he was cut off by Makarov once again.
"Mugen Sekai-Mon?! But how?! The cost and the power required to open that gate is so high only one has ever dared open it." He shouted startling those Mira while Ichigo looked at him.
"You know about it?" he asked getting grim nod from the Master. "Yes I know of that cursed gate not much but enough. Those said to pass beyond the gate are said to be forever lost in a sea doorways leading to billions upon trillions of worlds. Those said to open the gate are said to lose their lives by just attempting to gather the energy needed to open it. Energy so great in quantity that it is said to match three Etherion blasts." He said getting a look of absolute shock from the former S-Class wizard.
"T-t-that's insane and one person was able to do it by themselves?" Mira asked looking off to the side in thought before continuing "What kind of man could possibly be capable of harnessing such vast amounts of energy?" she asked but was answered by Ichigo.
"The kind that willingly let himself become a monster to achieve his goal." He said his trademark scowl forming on his face.
Mirajane had a concern look on her face "And you were fighting him? Is that why you were in such an injured state?" she asked curiously while the Makarov looked on just as curious. "Yes, because I was the only one strong enough to do it. By using a sacrificial technique." He said getting surprised looks from the two. "Before you get the wrong idea it's not a sacrifice that involves giving up a life. No this technique is call Saigo no Getsuga Tensho it was meant to pull every last ounce of my reiatsu into one single strike and once it is unleashed I would lose my powers." Makarov approached him.
"To go so far as to give up your powers to stop this man and protect those precious to you such a noble thing to do. Does this mean you will begin to lose your power?" he asked genuinely curious.
"No my zanpaktuo told me one of the side-effects I'll experience from the dimensional gap would be that I'll lose a good portion of my power but not all of it." He said getting more questioning looks.
"Reiatsu, Zanpaktuo? I think it best if you gave a small explanation about your world and these abilities if it's ok with you?" Makarov asked getting a nodded as he told them about The World of the Live, The Soul Society, and Hueco Mundo. Along with that he told them about Reiatsu, Reiryoku, Zanpaktuos, Shinigami, Arrancers, and the lesser evolved Hollows. While he described hollows Makarov and Mirajane's thoughts went to the image of the large circular scar on his chest. Moving on he retold is story about how the war played out leading up until Aizen opened the gate even giving them slight relief to know that man was no longer a problem.
"I see that is quite the tale young man to experience all that in only a year's time and to be forced to give it all up to end that war." Makarov spoke with a solemn expression.
"I would like learn a little about this world given I'll probably gonna be here for a long time."
"That can all be learn in time Ichigo for now I think it best you we easy you into this world. First and for most I would like to ask a question. I would like to know if you'd be interested in joining Fairy Tail?" and like a bombshell Ichigo's eyes widened.
"I-I don't know you sure? I'm not really a Mage." He asked unsure.
"Yes I'm sure and while we cannot truly replace your friends and family we could do a pretty damn good job to make sure you're not alone in this world." Makarov spoke with the warmth and kindness a grandfather would to his children and grandchildren.
Ichigo looked at him touched by these words he closed his eyes thinking about it and smiled. "Thank you. I think I'll take you up on your offer Makarov or should I say Master?" he said with a chuckle as everyone excluding Makarov gave small chuckle as well. Makarov couldn't help but smile at having a new addition to the Fairy Tail.
"Well then my boy all I can say is welcome to the family!" Makarov spoke proudly welcoming his newest child to the family. "Now why don't we introduce you to the rest of Fairy Tail?!" he said with glee as Ichigo nodded but stopped when he noticed and blushed a bit.
"Um mind if I asked where are my clothes?" he said looking down at his bare slightly bandage covered chest and feeling that he only seem to have his underwear on. Mira blushed before answering.
"Well you see when you were brought in all you seem to have on was a pair of tattered black hakama I was able to repair them but that's about it. Thankfully I was able to find a suitable top so you wouldn't have to go bare chested as well as some decent footwear." She giggled a little as she walked over to a small medical cabinet where she brought out his Hakama and a red Obi but what surprised him was the dark red Kosode and the black Shitagi that was folded with it looking very similar to his uniform top only difference was the coloring what would be black was now a dark shade of red similar to the lining of his bankai's coat and the white under clothing was now a deep black perfectly matching his hakama as for his footwear the socks were a pair of Tobi socks the same shade of red as the Kosode while his sandals they looked very much like his sandals but they seem to be made out of dark leather with a slightly thicker sole.
"Thank you for fixing the rest of my stuff Mirajane." He said accepting the clothes getting a small blush and smile from Mira.
"My word it would seems our newest recruit is quite the charmer?" Makarov spoke with a mischievous grin.
"I'm nothing like that!" Ichigo yelled out as a blush made its way to his face clearly embarrassed. While Mira blushed more deeply and was about to say something before Makarov spoke again.
"Now I say we leave Ichigo to get dressed shall we? Although I'm sure if you need assistance Mira might be able to help you get into your clothes?" he said with a perverted giggle before it turned into roaring laughter at the deep blush and embarrassed looks from the two.
His teasing was short lived as a dark sinister presents washed over the room causing him to pale as he looked at the female mage that began to manifested a dark aura around herself.
"Master I would really appreciate you not making such jokes for the foreseeable future. Please?" Spoke Mira in a sinisterly sweet voice.
The look scared both the males in the room. In all his years Makarov has learned one thing when it came to women NEVER piss them off. Beginning to sweat bullets Makarov looked at an imaginary wrist watch.
"Well would you look at that! Happy Hour! Anyways welcome to Fairy Tail when you're ready Mira will happily give you your guild mark bye." He said rushing out of the room. Ichigo having been affected by Mira's smile was reminded of someone from his world. A certain black hair captain came to mind along with the sweet smile that seem to scare even Kenpachi. His breath caught in his throat as she looked at him causing him too comically and unconsciously pull up the covers that acted as a makeshift shield.
"Now, now no need to be afraid I won't bite. Now you should take a proper shower the sponge baths we have given you were fun but I'm sure you wouldn't mind taking care of your own hygiene from now on?" Mira questioned as she couldn't help but giggle as he gave her a questioning look before it clicked and blood poured into his cheeks.
"U-u-um. T-thank you. Yeah I think I can handle things from here." he said standing up tying the sheet around his waist. He took a step towards the door but his legs almost gave out and he soon felt a pair of hands gripped on his shoulder and chest.
"Careful you haven't moved in a couple weeks your body may be a little weak." spoke Mira with concern in her voice. Ichigo looked at her and nodded before slowly with her assistance took slow steps to the bathroom were she helped him over to the edge of the tub.
"Thank you I think I can handle things from here." He thanked her.
Mira smile while she walked out to grab his clothes she came back in setting Ichigo's clothes on the counter. She walked to the door but turned back to Ichigo one last time. "Alright I'll be right outside so holler if you need any help alright?" she spoke getting a nod from Ichigo which made her smile as she closed the door leaving Ichigo alone.
"*sigh* this sure is a massive lifestyle change." He said turning on the water and letting it get hot. He stood up his legs slightly shaking and walked to the counter grabbing hold of it for balance. He examined himself in the mirror noting that his hair was even longer but that's not what caught his attention it was the traces of black that had taken over the ends of his hair. Looking surprised he shrugged it off it was no big deal he looked to his face and also took note of the facial hair he had grown in his comatose like state looking to the sink he saw a disposable razor set down next to a toothbrush and toothpaste. He smiled and proceeded to clean himself up.
Outside of the bathroom. Mira walked over to the bed and began to change the sheets as he hummed as she placed the soled sheets in the bin of other dirty and used sheets "I hope he can adjust to life here and I really hope we can help him feel welcome here." Mira said as she replaced the coverings for the bed. She was alerted by the sound of the door opening and out came the freshly shaven and clean Substitute dressed in his new clothing examining himself.
"Wow Mirajane you sure these aren't new? I can't even tell they were ever damaged!" Ichigo said as he continued to examine his new threads.
"Oh I'm sure I did sew them up myself. Also please call me Mira everyone else does." She said smiling as she placed a hand her cheek hiding her bashfulness.
He chuckled before continuing "You think you can show me where you got the Kosode and Shitagi I'd like to pick up a few more sets if that's fine also some Hamakas?" he asked getting a small smile as she nodded accepting his show of approval over her choices of clothing.
"I'd be happy to show you around. It would be a hassle to have to wash and wear the same outfit over and over again on a daily basis." She mused getting a small chuckle from him. "Well it's time to introduced you to everyone and get you marked." Mirajane spoke as she proceeded to lead Ichigo out of the infirmary into the main guild hall.
Upon entering Ichigo went on alert as he pulled Mira down low startled she looked at Ichigo before noticing the table flying over them into doorframe shattering into several pieces. Looking forward Ichigo looked to hall and witnessed one of the more normal events of the Fairy Tail guild.
A Guild brawl.
"What the hell?! Should we stop this?" he asked Mira as they stood straight again.
"Well we would but this is kind of a normal thing." She giggled at his bewildered looked.
"You're kidding?" he asked looking at her in disbelief before turning to the brawl and back to see her just nodding with slight amusement on her face.
"Unfortunately no though now would be good time to stop it to introduce you to everyone." She said and as if on que a small pulse of magic energy washed over the guild getting everyone's attention which worked much to Ichigo's surprise he watched everyone freeze and look at Makarov.
"Now is this any way to make a good impression on our new guide mate you bunch of brats?!" he spoke scolding the entire guild.
Ichigo was just standing there with the same bewildered look before Mira lead him to the bar. Makarov having taken a seat on the bar had a small drunken blush on his cheeks.
"Well Ichigo what do you think?" he asked the young man who took a seat near the master.
"It's… Different." He said trying to find the right word what he's seen so far.
"So I take it Mira helped with your clothing issue?" Makarov spoke with a mischievous smirk making Ichigo blush and gain an annoyed expression. The master's fun was short lived as a spine chilling aura made him pale rapidly.
"Oh master do be so kind as to remember what I said in the other room." Mira spoke from behind the bar having gone to get Guild mark stamp but having come back just in time for Makarov's teasing.
"M-Mira? Of course I remember!" he said looking away taking a drink of his alcohol. As quickly as it came the aura disappeared as she looked to Ichigo causing him to jump a little
"So Ichigo what color would you like and where would you like your mark?"
Ichigo thought about it before coming to a decision pulling up his sleeve. "Light blue and on my forearm." He said as Mira smile taking the stamp and pressing it to Ichigo's fore arm just below the elbow. Pulling the stamp back Ichigo was greeted to the sight the guild mark. He looked to Mira, then Makarov, and finally the rest of the guild all smiled.
"Well it's Official. Listen up brats!" Makarov's voice got everyone's attention. "Ichigo can you stand up for a moment" Makarov asked and Ichigo stood. "I would like you all to know this young man as of today our newest member!" he spoke getting a round of cheers from everyone. "Go ahead and introduce yourself my boy." He said getting a nodded from Ichigo as he stepped forward.
"Hello everyone. My name Ichigo Kurosaki it's a pleasure to meet all of you I hope we can all get along." He spoke getting more cheers.
"Hmm strawberry huh? I wonder if you taste like one?" spoke a brunette woman sitting on a table surrounded by empty liquor barrels. Ichigo blushed heavily and sputtered from both the comment and the sheer amount of barrels he decided to ignore the comment and focus on the latter issue 'How the hell is she not dead?!' his reaction brought about a round of snigger and laughs. Ichigo being looking annoyed.
"It doesn't mean strawberry! It mean's, He who protects!" he shout clearly showing his annoyance. This only brought more laughter.
Cana simply walked up to him "Geez relax it was just a joke unless you're a girl I don't really see anyone naming there kid strawberry. I'm Cana" she said sticking her hand out Ichigo gave in and shook her hand.
"Nice to meet you." He said but blushed as Cana leaned in closer to him.
"Can I help you?" he asked uncomfortable with how close she was.
"Hmm yup you're the looker." She said getting him to blush once again. Ichigo looked even more uncomfortable but was soon saved thanks to Mira.
"I think you're done drinking for today Cana." She said with a sweet smile on her face.
Ichigo just watched with a puzzled expression as he looked at Cana beginning to whine and beg with Mira. It brought a smile to his face as he chuckled. "I don't think it will be so bad here after all." He spoke taking his seat once again.
"That's good to hear my boy. Now in honor of Ichigo joining our Guild I can only think of one thing to do." Makarov spoke as he smiled and stood up everyone waited for what he had to say.
"LET'S PARTY!" he roared as cheers rang out from everyone present.
And with that Ichigo started his journey as a Fairy Tail Wizard with a smile on his face.
So what did you guys think? I really hope I nailed it! Also just so you know I did keep a lot of stuff but not too much.
Now the as for the pairing I kept the story going with the paring of the original love triangle but I will be adding one more to the mix! So the pairing will be IchigoxErzaxMirajanex(One More that I've chosen) this girl will be a mystery until the story gets to her ain't I just a stinker though I will give you a hint she is clingy. Also let me know if you guys want to see some more pairs I have few more ideas.
~Translations~:
Saigo no Getsuga Tensho = The Final Moon Fang Heaven-Piercer
Mugetsu = Moonless Sky
Mugen Sekai-mon = Infinite World Gate
Kosode = this the black top the all Shinigami wear within black. They are a basic item of Japanese dress for both men and woman. It was once worn as an undergarment, and is what most people imagine when using the much broader term Kimono.
Shitagi = this is the white layer you are able to see under the Kosode if you've noticed. The Shitagi was the second garment to be put on, coming second to the Fundoshi (Japan Loincloth). The Shitagi was like a short Kimono with a button with a button at the neck and a waist cord (Obi).
Hakama = these are the trousers that almost all Shinigami wear. These a traditional Japanese article of clothing. These trousers were actually originally used by the Chinese Imperial court in the Sui and Tang dynasties, and this style was adopted by the Japanese in the form of Hakama beginning in the Sixth century.
Obi = is a sash for traditional Japanese dress.
Anyways see you around Space Cowboys.
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