Unbreakable Bond
CHAPTER 1: The Dream
Where am I?
Ichigo stood up and looked around. It seemed like he was in someone's room, but there was no furniture, windows, or doors. Only four gray walls surrounded him.
"Kurosaki, Ichigo. It's nice to finally meet you."
Ichigo turned around. A man dressed in black stood in front of Ichigo. Judging by his size, the man appeared to be a bit older than Ichigo and was dressed like one of those detectives on TV. He wore black pants, black shoes and a long black jacket. He wore a black hat that came down and covered his eyes. Only his mouth and his greasy black hair were visible.
"Who are you?"
The man smiled. "You'll find out soon enough"
Ichigo shivered. The wicked smile that covered his face gave him a feeling that he was no friend.
"Stop messing around!" Ichigo growled, "Who are you! What do you want? And….. where are we?"
"Tsk, I really don't like answering questions, but I guess it can't be helped. Right now, we're in an alternative space that I created inside your mind. I created it so were we could talk without any interferences. As for who I am, I can't tell you that just yet, but I can assure you I didn't come here to fight you. I came to warn you"
"To…warn me? Warn me about what?"
"About your next opponent."
"My next opponent?"
"Soon you will face an opponent stronger and more cunning than any other enemy you have faced in the past. If you desire to defeat him, you must not be weak! If you are weak you and someone you love will be killed."
Me and someone I love? Is this guy telling the truth? "And I'm suppose to believe you?" retorted Ichigo.
"I just came to warn you. To believe me or not is your choice, Ichigo."
Ichigo glared at the man. He felt his anger rising, but he couldn't help but wonder if what he was saying was true, and if he could be trusted.
"But why… Why are you telling me this?" Ichigo said, with a confused look on his face.
The man smiled again, only this time it was more frightful than the others. "I want to test you"