Disclaimer: I own nothing. Except the plots. And I say plots because this will be a series of 'drabbles' that fits together in a way.

A/N: I got the idea when Ichigo yelled out Kira as Wabisuke stepped on the blonde during episode 243. What if he did something better?


The Difference Between A Shout And An Attack


Ichigo let out a growl and yelled out; "Move!" to Byakuya's seemingly rebelling Zanpakutou before raising Zangetsu and releasing his attack.

"Getsuga Tenshou!"

Senbonsakura immediately flickered away and Ichigo smirked as he turned, not watching the attack hit Kira's Zanpakutou, as he had planned all along but instead, swung his sword again; releasing a new attack towards Senbonsakura.


Wabisuke's eyes widened and then he was hit by an unexpected attack, throwing him against the roof beside Kira; whom hurriedly raised himself and jumped to the ground.

Kira found himself briefly looking towards Ichigo before turning his attention back to Wabisuke, whom was being blown away from the roof by an easily recognized reiatsu; belonging to one Kenpachi, captain of the 11th Squad.

He watched, surprised as the man stepped out of the demolished building, looking towards Ichigo first, and saying they'd had better spared someone for him to fight.

And when he watched the man challenge Byakuya Kuchiki, Captain of Squad 6, he became slightly grateful Ichigo had gotten Wabisuke off him before Kenpachi blew them apart along with the building.

And though he didn't really want to, he would do the polite thing and thank the Substitute Shinigami when this was all taken care of and he himself had avenged Hisagi. Even if his pride was screaming at him. Even though he had needed saving from his own powers. Not that they were his at the moment, but he'd make sure to change that.

After all, he had swore to take care of his own after Ichimaru Gin's betrayal, and to do that he needed the powers of his Zanpakutou.


A/N: And that was number one posted. :)