Don't Die

by envyumi

Ikkaku and Yumichika have always fought together, always watched each others' backs, but normally Ikkaku hogged all the 'fun'. But was he actually in it for the fun? (A Yumichika x Ikkaku story. M x M yaoi. Don't read if you no like.)

1. Prologue

Prologue:

"Don't die Ikkaku..." Yumichika cried, holding the strong man in his arms. "Don't die!"

"Yumi...chi...ka..." Ikkaku managed. "Don't...Don't cry...over me..."

Tears streamed down the beautiful mans face. " How can I not cry Ikkaku?"

"Just...don't...please..."

Tears in his eyes, Yumichika laid Ikkaku flat on the ground.

"I know it's not right for a member of the Zaraki Squad..." he paused as a glow appeared around his hands, "...to use kido...but..." He looked at Ikkaku, his eyes full of sincerity. "I will NOT let you die Ikkaku Madarame!"

"You...stupid...idiot..." Ikkaku mumbled.

"Obviously you're the stupid idiot here..." Yumichika said sadly. "You're the one laying on the ground...not me..."

Ikkaku kept quiet, then suddenly spoke up. "I'm sorry..."

Yumichika was taken aback. "What are you sorry for Ikkaku..? You have nothing to be..."

"Yes I do!" Ikkaku said, interupting Yumichika.

"Calm down Ikkaku...Or your wounds will worsen.."

"Shut up! I'm aware of that!"

Yumichika looked at him sadly.

"I want you to know..." Ikkaku said. "The reason I always fought the opponent that came after us when it was 2 of us and 1 of them..." Ikkaku looked at Yumichika. "I didn't do it just for the fun of it..."

"What are you..?" Yumichika started.

"I did it... To protect you, Yumichika..."