The Black Flame and the Frozen Wasteland

Summary:

A soul reaper long thought dead turns up in Karakura town the night of the attack on the Kurosaki family. Who is this new Reaper and what does he want, who are his allies and what does his return to mean for them all. A femIchi Fic

DSF - I have changed something's in this chapter as well as the chapters after this one. Rereading my story I found that I wasn't using certain terms I had planned on using when referring to family in the story, Nii-san and the like and I found that something just didn't set right with me.

Sougetsu – "You always find something you don't like."

Souketsu – 'She you know, you have been changing things lately."

DSF – "I can't help if my muse left me. So I took that time to go back over everything. Well I hope the changes make the story better, some may not be apparent a first, but hope you enjoy none the less."

Sougetsu and Souketsu – "DSF does not own Bleach that right and honor belongs to Tite Kubo, he does however own any OC's and changes to the plot."

Chapter 1 – New Beginnings

A man in a green striped hat, green hakama and green kimono wearing a green haori holding a cane approached a candy store, unaware of another man leaning against a far wall watching him. His long red hair flowing down to his mid back, his tall broad stature straitening in the other mans approach. The red haired man looked to be about sixteen to seventeen yours old. His face, that of a kind man, but one who knows how to carry one's self in battle. The most remarkable thing about his features was his eyes. The eyes of a warrior, compassion, determination and the will to protect held a place in them as well. The man wore Sleeveless shihakushō with a red obi. Red bandage like material could be seen through the outer edges of the shihakushō around the shoulder and through the opening of the robe at the upper part of the chest. The inner part of his robe was red as well. Two swords could be seen tucked in obi on both sides of the man's waist and two more on either side of the man's back. The man in the green hat was almost at the door to the shop when he heard the other man speak finally noticing his presence.

"It's been a long time, hasn't it Hat n' Clogs. I saw what happened to Isshin's eldest daughter. I also saw the soul reaper, she won't be able to hide what happened tonight for long, but I suppose you already know that." The man with red hair said with a deep voice.

"It certainly has been a long time Doloran, and you would be right I'm certain they will come sooner rather than later. Come inside and I'll fix us some tea, this is no place to talk about such things." The man named Hat n' Clogs replied gesturing to the now open door to the shop.

Doloran nodded his approval and followed the man in. The two men walked to the back of the shop in silence. The man in the hat showed the other man to a small sitting room showing him where he could sit; he then left the room to retrieve some tea. The room had several book cases against the walls; two small tables with lamps sat against the walls a well. A small round table sat in the center of the room low to the floor. Several pillows sat around the table for people to sit on. The man in the striped hat soon reappeared placing the tea on the table while serving it and taking a seat. The man said nothing at first appearing to be in thought. The other man sat in silence as well sipping on his tea content to let the man in the striped hat talk first.

"I suppose that your appearance here means that Soul Society doesn't know of your return and that you are aware of the trouble brewing in the Soul Society." The man in the striped hat stated rather than asking, knowing he is most likely right in his assumption.

"That would be correct Kisuke and I also know who is behind it. I have an ally among them, one he would never be suspected of feeding me information. The only thing he suspects might be his true intentions."

"That is good to hear, it will certainty help things. With your help the coming war will go a lot easier. You can stay here if you like or do you have other lodging?"

"I thought I might stay at Isshin's house, I would like to keep an eye on his daughter and help her in any way I can. Isshin most likely won't reveal his past to her or interfere with what's to come until he's needed here in the living world. The soul reaper isn't going to be able to get her ready for what's to come." Kisuke eyes widened upon hearing what he had to say, not expecting him to get involved this early.

"Very well if that's what you want to do then I make you a gigai so you can go to school along with her. You'll be running the risk of being exposed if you do this though and what will you tell the soul reaper about you appearance here?"

"Thanks Kisuke. The risk is worth it, most in Soul Society don't know me so the wont recognize me and the ones that do know me would expect me to look much older with the time that's past, besides they believe me dead. The only person who knows that I am alive in Soul Society is my ally. The Captain Commander might know I'm still alive since he knows the extent of my power, so in the unlikely event an image of me gets to Soul Society before she's taken he's the only one other than my ally who would know it's me."

"Will you be informing your ally of your return and can he let us know when they will be coming?

"He is aware of my return and I believe any further contact at this time would be too risky with what has transpired tonight. I better be going Kisuke, I just wanted to stop by and say hello and there's still things I need to take care of tonight and I want to talk to Isshin before he heads to bed. If you could get me enrolled in her school I would be very grateful." He said getting up to leave.

"I'll get it arranged for you. Doloran, the soul reaper…." Kisuke said getting up with a regretful expression on his face.

"I'm aware of what's in her, I'll take care of it so don't worry. It was good plan Kisuke, he's just better than we thought. I'll destroy it, it well never end up in his hands and Kisuke, wipe that pathetic look of your face it doesn't suit you. I'll show myself out, take care Kisuke." With that said Doloran left the candy shop heading for the Kurosaki clinic.

He could fell the soul reaper and what was in her. Destroying the thing was one of his main priorities, besides helping the reaper and Isshin's daughter. He could fell the young ladies power as well, although minuscule to his own it, it was still quite good for such young power. Some of the soul reapers power could be felt within her, however there he could feel something much deeper in her as well. The power of the reaper ran through her veins, she would just need the training and determination to awaken her own and break the hold of the borrowed power inside her held upon her.

He could see the damage done to the clinic as he approached and Isshin was nowhere to be seen. He knew the man knew of his arrival however, he never had a problem sensing him even when no one else could. The kitchen lights were on as he entered the living part of the clinic. Isshin sat at the table as he entered the Kitchen. Bowing to the man he took a seat at the table after Isshin gestured for him to do so. The man's looks hadn't changed since the last time he had seen him. He had every intention to keep the oath he took to protect him and that meant his family would now fall under his protection. It was something Kisuke wasn't aware of. Some would think that was why he felt so determined to help the man in front of him and his family, but it's was his nature to help people. Long ago he had made a pledge to help whomever he could. That's why he never told anyone other than the Captain Commander about his oath, people tend to jump to conclusions. The need and duty for him to protect and to serve Soul Society may be strong, but his biggest duty was to the man before him and his family.

"It is good to see you Doloran, alive and well I see. I never doubted that you made it the through the incident that took you from us, much as happened in your absence as you probably know doubt know. I sensed you at Kisuke's earlier; I hope your visit went well. There's no need to bow to me Doloran you may be in my service, but that formality was void when you gained my complete respect and trust." Isshin said with a serious tone and a kind smile.

"It is good to see you as well sir, my visit to Kisuke's went well and I am aware of the events that have transpired since my untimely departure as well as what happened here a few hours ago and thank you for asking. I came here tonight to see about staying here if it's not too much trouble." Doloran stated with clear respect for the man in front of him.

"You are always welcome in my home and your welcome to anything in it, but I'm sure your need for a place to stay is not the only reason for your appearance here tonight." Isshin said with a smile already knowing his reasons. The prospect of his friend and guard having close dealing with his eldest daughter on a daily basis made him want to burst out laughing at the madness that was sure to come.

"I would like to train and help your daughter in any way I can with your permission. The soul reaper that gave your daughter her power won't be able to get her ready for what's to come. I have a feeling that she will be right in the middle of it all and I have every intention to see to it that she will have it in her power to deal with it all." Doloran said taking the tea that Isshin had produced while listening to the man.

"You have my permission, train her well. I would like to keep some things from her for a while yet, she has enough to deal with at the moment without knowing the truth of her origins. You can stay in her room, if you have to get her in the middle of the night for any reason the twins might hear you and get suspicious." Silence fell over the two men, both in thought. "Will you be going to school alongside her or do you have something else in mind.

"Kisuke's arranging for me to attend her school. I'm still trying to figure out what exactly I'm going to tell the both of them. I don't want either knowing what is to come just yet and that goes for my past as well." He stated shifting in seat trying to find a more comfortable position.

"You could pose as a friend of Kisuke's, that way they won't know anything about you. All you would have to tell them is he sent you to help."

"I believe that would work. Well I better be going, I'll be here tomorrow after school. I want to have a look around town, get an image of the place. I'll stop by Kisuke's in the morning work out the details." He said standing.

"Good night Doloran and again it's good to have you back." Isshin rose as well bringing his hand forward. Doloran took his hand and shock it. "Good night as well and yes it is good to be back."

So fell the sword of fate, but to a man whom shatters's fate itself, what can fate bring.

Author's Note: Here's just a little bit about my character.

First Name – Doloran

Last Name – Unknown

Age – Human(Sixteen – Seventeen) Soul Society(Unknown)

Hair Color - Blood Red

Eye Color – Goldish Brown

Height – 6.4

Zanpakuto – Unknown - two sets of twin Zanpakuto

Personality – Doloran can be high tempered at times, but is mostly calm and level headed. He doesn't always act his age. He's loyal to those close to him and always willing to help those in need. He holds his duty in high regard, but doesn't let it get in the way if he believes it will force him to do something he believes is wrong. He isn't afraid to speak his mind and will fight for what he believes in with everything he has.