So, it's a new story! This is the one I was saying I loved so much! I am in love with this concept. Even my editor, my friend, Kat-chan, liked the story. So without further ado, I would like to introduce you to Dreams and Illusions! By the way I don't own Bleach. I wish I did. If I had the money, I would fly to Japan and pay Tite Kubo for the rights to the story of the series. He could do all the art…

Rukia jumped on the roof tops beside Ichigo. There was a hollow attack in the middle of town. They made sure to rush as fast as they could.

"Dammit! Where the hell is it?" Ichigo yelled, frustrated.

"It must be able to hide its reiatsu. But we know its general area, so we should just hurry."

The two landed in the park. A giant, lizard like hollow loomed over the trees, creating an even larger shadow.

"Let's hurry up and kill this thing before it does any damage. I want to go home." Ichigo said. Rukia nodded and released her zanpakto.

They both charged for the giant and was knocked back a considerable amount. Ichigo huffed as he got back to his feet. He was getting really mad really quick. He again charged at it and swung, managing to cut off the tail. The hollow screamed loudly, making its pain known.

Rukia jumped up after Ichigo, returning to the fight. She had managed to make a deep cut in the monster's side, but it wasn't enough to make it fall and stay down.

The two were too focused on the gigantic monster that they didn't realize the tail that Ichigo had cut off begin to move. It wasn't much at first. Then it moved more and more.

Tail up, it shot its way at Rukia while her back was turned. Ichigo caught a glimpse of something fly towards Rukia.

"Rukia, behind you!"

Rukia turned a second too late. She was stabbed by the tail. She felt herself grow colder as the warm liquid flowed free. It all happened so quickly, and she plummeted down to the ground below. She hit the ground with a thud and quickly stained the grass she was laying on a deep red.

Ichigo saw her hit the ground, and rushed towards her. The descend was steep. He finally reached the ground, calling her name with what seemed like every step he took towards her. Each minute, each second, felt like one thousand years. He finally reached her and lifted her head.

"Ichigo, don't… worry about me… Beat the hollow…" She said, harshly whispering.

"But you're injured really badly." Ichigo started.

"If… you don't… beat that thing… hundreds more could be… in danger…" Rukia struggled out. "Just leave… me… here… I'll be… fine…"

Ichigo hesitantly nodded, and let Rukia's head rest on the grass. He jumped back in the air, landing on spirit particles. He was filled with nothing but pure hate and anger.

"I'm gonna kill you." He seethed. "Bankai!" His large knife-like sword was replaced with a thin black one, and he now had a slim fitted coat on. He rushed towards the monster and chopped off a leg, prompting it to topple over. He sliced off and arm so that the hollow wouldn't be able to get back up again. Then, he finally put the being out of its misery, and stabbed it square in the skull, making it disappear.

Ichigo quickly reverted from Bankai and rushed back to where Rukia was lying. She had grown much paler. He bent down to pick her up. He body was cold, and she was shivering because of it. Her heartbeat was slowing down as well. If he didn't hurry, she would… No! It wasn't the time to think about that. He rushed to Urahara's shop. After dropping her off, he called Orihime to help.

Orihime rushed over as quickly as she could. As she was escorted to where Rukia was resting, she kept noticing Ichigo. He was solemn. It looked like he was blaming himself internally. No, she knew he was. She fought the urge to tell him it wasn't his fault. It wouldn't change anything. He would still think it was his fault. They reached the room she was in. They stopped the bleeding, and she had fallen unconscious from blood loss.

Orihime worked well into the night and early into the morning. She was exhausted, but she was happy that she did something to help Ichigo and Rukia out. She was escorted home by Ichigo and was thanked by him.

"I hope Kuchiki-san makes a full recovery very soon." Orihime smiled. Ichigo nodded and turned, heading back to Urahara's shop. She watched him walk father and father away.

"Please don't be too hard on yourself, Kurosaki-kun." Orihime whispered before she turned to her apartment.

Tessai had told Ichigo that Rukia had been stabilized, but she was still asleep. He told Ichigo that she would probably stay that way for about a week.

"It would probably be best that you take her to her temporary place of residency. It would be inconvenient for business if she were here." Urahara explained.

Ichigo carefully picked Rukia up and took her to his house. Kon frantically asked questions, but was ignored. He told his family that she was sick and that she just needed some rest. That was the only thing he could really think of on the spot.

He placed Rukia on her bed and sat next to her. "Rukia, wake up soon."

Rukia slowly opened her eyes. Her room was bathed in the fresh sunlight of the morning. She sat up slowly and rubbed her eyes.

'What a weird dream…' Rukia thought. 'It's a good think stuff like that doesn't exist. Those gigantic monsters... And what was with that get up? And those Katanas? I don't understand why they would use just Katanas. I mean if it were me, I would get something bigger, like a bazooka or something…'

She swung her legs over the bed and found her balance. Slowly walking over to her closet, she took out her gray and red school uniform, and laid it on the bed.

A knock came at the door. "Rukia, I'm coming in." The door opened and a beautiful woman dressed in a simple, but elegant pink dress walked in. She was slightly taller than Rukia, but they shared the same general characteristics.

"Good morning, nee-san." Rukia greeted Hisana, her sister.

"Good morning. My, you're up early."

"I was woken up by a weird dream. There were monsters and people in these weird, black costumes fighting them with Katanas."

Hisana made a face. "How strange… I wonder what it means…"

"Well, for me, it means no more junk food before bed." Rukia laughed, and was joined by her sister.

"I told you it was a bad idea. Now, hurry down for breakfast. I don't know how long Byakuya will wait." Hisana smiled.

Rukia nodded and watched her sister leave the room. Just another normal day for her.

So this is the first chapter. Tell me what you think about it! I really want your feedback on this. So if you would be so kind, please read and review.

Love, Miyu-chan 3