Declaimer – I do not own Bleach or what's at the end..

The king entered his world; the hollow could feel it instantly. He always kept tags on where his king's mind was currently and the weather of this world inside told him how well balanced it was; right now it was just covered by a few clouds that were fidgeting in an odd way. The hollow neither greeted nor insulted him but just looked at him in wonder. What was he doing here?

Ichigo sighed. He was getting nowhere with his training. Holding his mask for only a few seconds just wouldn't do. He needed help and the people outside weren't helping too much so there was only one place he could go. To him. He who has no name. The one who haunts his dreams and his every step, no matter where he was. It made him want to run at the thought of seeing that white face once again.

Ichigo didn't have to search for him since the hollow appeared before him in seconds.

He wondered what was going on. Did he need to speak to Zangetsu or …maybe him? Maybe his king finally realized that he needed his reflection in battle. That the hollow in him was a part of him.

Naw… his king was very hard headed.

"What do you want King? Lost your way." He tried to make it as taunting as possible with a smirk on his face stature relaxed mocking him.

"I need your help." His king almost looked ashamed to say it. But it sent the hollow into a state of shock. His help? An even larger smirk grew on his face.

But before the hollow could say anything his lord cut him off.

"I'm not here to fight, but to offer peace. I need your help to rescue Orihime. I know your making it hard to hold the mask and even harder to learn anything from you. But please, I ask you no more fighting for now between us."

It was a shock to hear his words. Peace? He wanted to save one of his subjects again. That red headed women just got kidnapped it would seem. How he missed this he didn't know. Maybe he wasn't paying enough attention to what was happening outside in the world. But then again his king needed more attention then he has to spare.

"No more fighting spirit King? I thought you loved to fight with me." He made it sugar coated but he watched as Ichigo's eyes as they went from pleading to desperate. Was this really his king? What happened to that hard headed idiot that was too stubborn to ask for help? But then he understood. His subject was in danger and he must save her at all cost. That's what his king did. But now instead of doing it alone he come to him for help.

Warmth spread through his veins and he tried not to smile. It was a perfect opportunity to prove his worth.

"…Alright, but on one condition."

He watched as his lord's eyes become calm and almost…happy.

"You better not forget about me and come visit me here sometimes."

Ichigo looked confused at his hollow. Is that all he wanted? He stared suspicious for a few moments waiting for more but nothing else came. Slowly he nodded his head.

"I…promise." It was strange to say that to his white walking mirror but maybe they could finally get along.

Both nodded and agreed. Ichigo disappeared and the nameless hollow watched him. A grin came to the white face and he knew that his king would hold to his promise. He would make sure off that.

"Hello my friend, we meet again
It's been awhile, where should we begin?
Within my heart are memories

We've seen our share of ups and downs
Oh how quickly life can turn around
In an instant
It feels so good to reunite
Within yourself and within your mind
Let's find peace there

I just want to say hello again
I just want to say hello again"