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Chapter 1

Welcome...Home?

by ShatterTheHeavens

(Ichigo's POV)

BRIIIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGG

"GAH!"

I stared out in front of me before looking around the room. The alarm clock on my night stand kept ringing, so I turned it off. I rubbed my head, remembering what had happened.

"Ugh. That's right," I brushed my fingers through my messy hair. "I came back home."

The memory was still fresh, even though it's been almost two whole days since I stopped Rukia's execution.

"GOOD MORNIIIIIINNNNG, ICHIGO," an all-too-familiar voice broke the silence coming from outside.

I instantly got up and moved out of the way as my father burst through the...open window? Wait, I turned, first to the window, then to my father. Since when was it open? I sweat dropped the moment I saw the old man laying on the floor in front of my closet. He chuckled and grinned up at me.

"Well, I'm impressed, Ichigo," before I knew it, he was on both feet. "I can't believe it that you're able to ward off my Welcome-Home Kick."

"Shut up," I groaned, taking my bed-shirt off to change.

"What? Didn't think that you could avoid my crazy-"

I stopped him with a kick to the face, hoping that it'll shut him up. Instead, he grabbed his nose and started whining like a five-year-old. A FIVE-YEAR-OLD!

"I said SHUT UP! I DON'T NEED THIS MUCH NOISE THIS EARLY IN THE MORNING!"

Something broke and shattered, not to mention the constant yelping coming from the forty-year-old man.

"Ichigo, Dad, breakfast is ready," Yuzu called out.

"What are they doing now," Karin growled.

After tossing my father down the hallway, and him running off as usual, I finished getting ready and took my shower. However, on my way to the bathroom, I couldn't help but notice the back room being slightly ajar. Huh? I don't remember that door being open. I walked over and peeked inside, Hm. Yuzu was probably cleaning in there. With that, I closed the door and continued on to the bathroom. What I failed to notice was the small bag of who-knows-what was laying on the floor next to a poorly-made bed with a rather small lump under the covers.

I grabbed a plate of rice and eggs and walked over to the kitchen table.

"Dad, what happened to your face," Yuzu, being who she is, had to ask him.

"Grrr. It's-It's nothing," he turned away in embarrassment. "The breakfast is good."

"Oh," Karin looked at me. "By the way, Ichigo. Have you been working out lately?"

I panicked and looked away from her.

"Oh, um..."

"I noticed a few days ago that you've got some muscles."

"W-Well...What do you know, hehe. So," I wanted to change the subject before something came up. "How about you guys? I heard that you got work over the Summer. Did you get it done?"

"Uh, huh. We got it done since we had nothing else to do while you were gone," dear Yuzu.

I gulped and chuckled nervously. These guys are gonna be the death of me one of these days.

"Yeah. We also met up with that Don Konongi guy. He said that he made you his disciple or something."

"Hehe. I-I don't know what you guys are talking about," I stuffed my face with rice.

Before I knew it, a certain someone's foot came in contact with my face. Rice sprayed all over the place as I nearly fell off my chair.

"HA! YOU'VE GOTTA THINK FAST, ICHIGO!"

Damn him. I got up and glared at him. A tick mark appeared.

"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING," I punched at him, only to be deflected.

I growled and lunged at him. A pair of footsteps came down the stairs, but was ignored. That is until someone spoke up.

"Hey. What the hell are you guys' problem? Seriously," someone sounding like a girl came up behind me. "It's...what...almost seven 'o clock in the morning?"

What the hell? I stopped what I was currently doing: which was planting my fist in my dad's face. I turned around and stared at thin air. A throat was cleared, drawing my attention downwards. My eyes met yellow eyes, widening at the revelation.

"GAH! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE?"

The white-haired midget growled and pushed away my pointing finger. She glared up at me, obvious a vein had been popped.

"No need to yell when I'm standing not even a foot away form you, you moron," she pushed me aside and walked into the kitchen. "AND I'M NOT A MIDGET!"

I stuttered, looking between my family and the kitchen where she walked into. She soon walked out with a plate of nothing but rice and pulled up a chair, sitting at the open end of the table. She looked at me and grinned. No, it was more like a smirk that taunted me.

"Oh. This is Jennifer," Yuzu sat down next to Dad. "She came in just last night, but you were already sleeping."

"Wha-"

"I didn't really have any place to stay, so I kinda asked your family if I can stay with you guys," she took a bite of rice, not even glancing at me.

Shit. Don't tell me...

"Yes," Isshin stood up, foot on the table, causing all of us to sweat drop. "She was such a kind girl-"

Kind girl, my ass. She even tried to kill me. I glared at Jen, and she glared right back, the smirk still on her face.

"-There was absolutely no way that we could've let her stay out on the street and starve to death."

"Yes," Jennifer turned her attention back to her food, taunting me with her hidden grin. "Especially since my...parents...kicked me out, I was bound to starve within the next day or two, BUT THANKS TO YOU GUYS I'M SAVED! Is there any way for me to repay you?"

"Why you-" I went to reach out for her throat, but was stopped.

"No. You don't have to, my dear," Dad pulled her into a hug, earning him two glares that would kill a dog a mile away. "Stay as long as you want. There is no payment what so ever."

(Jennifer's POV)

I sat down at a random desk and stared out the window next to me. A small bluebird flew by and landed on a branch on the outside tree. My face softened. It was just like back in Arizona that I still had the habit of sitting in the back of the class. My thoughts went back to the happenings back in the Soul Society and Aizen's deceit. I felt bad having to leave Tōshirō behind back in the Seireitei, but I knew the reason why. I glanced down at my arm, still the same even with the gigai. Luckily, it was covered by my jacket. I was wearing a navy-blue jacket with the words "Misfits" and a skull on the back. Underneath it was the school uniform. Yes, since I was staying longer on Earth, I was to attend High School all over again. Not that I minded, but it was gonna be interesting with the uniform...the girl's uniform that is. Thankfully, I was allowed to wear a pair of shorts under the skirt. At the thought, I unknowingly tugged at the skirt. It was bugging me.

"Alright, class," Mrs. Ochi, I think her name was, "Today, we have a new student attending Karakura High. Would you like to introduce yourself, Ms. Starr?"

I turned my attention back to my teacher and nodded. I stood up and bowed.

"The name's Jennifer Starr. I moved here from America. Arizona to be more exact," I chuckled, scratching my head. "I mainly like to draw. I would also like it if the guys won't try and hit on me right off the bat, like the ones over yonder..."

I jabbed my thumb at the group of boys to my right. They were drooling at me, but snapped out of their daze the moment they felt the teacher's glare.

"...But a part from that, it's a pleasure to meet all of you," I bowed again and sat back down.

There were a few chuckles from some of the class mates and Mrs. Ochi. After that, we went on to learn about literature and other boring English lessons. When she left for the next teacher to come in, I took the liberty to get a better look around the class. Unlike America, here in Japan, the students stayed put while the teachers came and went. I noticed someone missing this morning.

"Hey, hey. Ichiiigooo," an annoying voice sounded from the hallways.

A thud was heard and I chuckled. I looked up and saw Ichigo and some guy with black hair walk into the class. Finally. I thought Strawberry was never gonna leave the house, I shook my head. I walked over to him while he conversed with Chad, Orihime, and Tatsuki.

"Hi, Jenny," Orihime noticed my presence.

"Hey, what's up," Tatsuki smirked.

"Jennifer," Chad, as calm as ever.

I nodded in return before turning towards the scene in front of us."

"I heard that you and Chad went out and got a tan," the black-haired student...Mizuru I think...spoke up.

"We did?"

"WHAT? DON'T TELL ME THAT YOU GUYS WENT OUT TOGETHER," the damned Brunette Four-Eyes, Keigo, pummeled over me.

Everyone sweat dropped while I just growled menacingly behind Keigo. He glanced over my way and winked. I shivered and a spark flew, Womanizer. Not to mention out right creepy.

"Um," Ichigo and Chad glanced at each other.

"WHAT? Are we talking about a little Summer Camp romance here," Keigo shifted some glasses that appeared out of no where.

Did he steal those from Uryū? I glanced at said Quincy. He was looking for his glasses that mysteriously disappeared while he was cleaning them. I sweat dropped.

"No way," Ichigo broke the glasses and poked the brunette in both eyes. "And try to keep your imagination to yourself."

I sighed and glared at Keigo. He was a foot away from me...checking me out. My right eye twitched. Before he knew what hit him, I picked up some random book and threw it at his head.

"God," I sighed. "Boys."

While Tatsuki and Orihime spoke with each other, I sat on top of my desk, which was surprisingly just two seats behind Strawberry and one to the right. I looked through my schedule, Hm. English: done. Next class: I think it's what they consider history...or is it economics? I scratched my head in confusion. The next teacher came in. She looked like a nice lady, so I got down and took out my text books. Don't ask. I think Yoruichi stole them from that neighborhood kid who lived not far from the shop. I just can't believe that they kicked me out, a tick mark appeared on my forehead, and I made a mental note to 'thank' them later on. I heard whispering, so when I looked up I saw Chizuru glancing...more like staring...at me, I instantly started to freak. Not to mention the multiple tick marks that kept on appearing. I watched her smile at me. Instantly, violet lightning flashed in the background along with the dark-red demon eyes glowing menacingly. I quickly ignored the flirtatious weirdo and listened in on the teacher. What was her name again, I sweat dropped. Great. First day in school, and already I don't remember those people's names. Dammit.

"...But they're just a couple of delinquents so let's move on."

I smirked. Yep. I like this teacher already. At least some one has an attitude here. Suddenly, I felt a familiar spiritual pressure.

"HEY! I KNOW YOU'RE HIDING IN THERE! WHERE ARE YOU, ICHIGO KUROSAKI?"

The whole class got up and ran to the windows. I leaned over and spotted a familiar Red Pineapple standing outside on the school grounds. He was wearing a Hawaii-styled shirt with regular pants and a guitar strung over his back.

"How the hell did he," I heard Ichigo curse next to me.

"Well, that's Retro. Say Kurosaki is he-" the teacher spoke up, having catching a glimpse at Renji.

"A MERE RELATIVE," and there goes Ichigo running like a bat outta hell.

There's my cue. While everyone were in utter confusion, I followed Ichigo out of the classroom.

"I need a restroom break. Be right back."

I made it outside in time see Ichigo run straight at Renji. I smirked and waved at him. He saw us and waved me.

"ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?"

I sweat dropped as Ichigo tackled Renji. Then, the two disappeared into the nearby bushes. Okaaaayy then? I sighed and walked over, taking my time. There was murmuring and cursing in front of me. I tilted my head to the side and peered in.

"Aw man," Renji had enough of Ichigo's ranting and stood up, stretching his arm. "This gigai's a real pain. I wonder how Rukia was able to survive in this thing."

I stepped aside and crossed my arms.

"Hey, Renji. What's up, man," I tilted my chin.

"Huh? Oh. Hey, Jen," he walked passed a steaming Ichigo and patted my shoulder. "How's things going?"

"Eh," I shrugged. "Nothing much. I wanted to sleep in today, but had to get up for school. Damned Yoruichi and Kisuke kicked me out and are making me attend High School...again."

"What. Are. You. Doing here?"

Renji turned to Ichigo and smirked. I, on the other hand, sighed.

"Well, it just so happens that Urahara wants me to be in charge of this Karakura Town. So apparently, I'm in charge now."

At that instant, I completely dead-panned.

"Oh, yeah?"

"Yeah. That's right-"

"But you're just a Lieutenant," Ichigo now smirked. "You got demoted?"

Now, my body hit the ground, twitching as if I was having a heart attack. Oh for God's sake, guys. Not now.

"Hey, it's because of idiots like you, who is leaking spirit energy, that compromise the citizens here."

"And I'm not a part of this why," I came up behind Renji, lightning flashing in the background. "Because the last time I heard, you said that I leak spirit energy as well."

"Yeah, but not too much to worry about," Renji paled at the icy glare.

Suddenly, Ichigo's spirit badge started going off. Added to that some more ranting between Ichigo and Renji. I looked my shoulder and saw a Hollow land not far from the school. I went to dig into my pocket but realized that there was no Gikon Pill. Dammit. I forgot that Urahara hasn't gotten my Mod Soul yet. Shit.

"ICHIGO! YOU'RE UP!"

"What? What about you," Ichigo got in my face, earning a face-plant.

"YOU IDIOT, I DON'T HAVE A GIKON PILL YET! NOW GET GOING!"

"ALRIGHT, ALREADY! Come on, Renji," Ichigo transformed and glanced at Renji.

"Ugh. Damn this gigai. I can't get out."

I growled and looked back at the Hollow. It was getting closer to the school. I groaned, immediately wishing that I had Kurakeshinmaru with me. Forgetting about the previous issue, I lept forward. Hopefully, I'll pose as a distraction until one of the sore losers back there will take it out.

"HEY, UGLY! OVER HERE!"

I jumped, using the wall to gain more altitude and slammed into the Hollow. It screeched and tried to claw at me. I narrowly missed its fists. At the moment, I landed back on the ground, I saw Ichigo leap at it. With Zangetsu drawn, I knew that the Hollow was taken cared of. I sighed in relief. I stood up and glared at my limbs. Dammit. Renji's right. This gigai's a royal pain in the ass. I so can't wait for the new shipment. I looked back at Ichigo and Renji.

"I DON'T NEED YOU COMING TO MY SCHOOL! YOU GOT THAT?"

"Yeah, but-"

"YOU GOT THAT?"

I sweat dropped and just walked away. After school, I need to drop by at Kisuke's shop.

The store was...empty, as always. I sighed and walked to the back where the rooms were.

"HEY, YORUICHI, MR. CLOGS! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU GUYS?"

"Ah. It's my dear Juliet," Urahara walked out from the Storage Room. "What brings you here?"

"Cut the crap, hentei," my eye twitched at his new nickname for me. "I'm here to see if my Gikon Pill came in yet. Oh, AND WHAT THE HELL IS THIS GIGAI THING YOU GAVE ME? SOME SORT OF STIFF ROD THAT CAN'T MOVE WORTH OF SHIT?"

"Okay, okay. Let's calm down now," Mr. Clogs hid his smirk behind his fan. "And yes, it came in just this morning. As for the gigai, you'll have to-"

"Kisuke," Yoruichi came in, even though she was in cat form. "Don't tell me that you forgot to give her the gikon pill, did you?"

"...Um?"

Finally, my savior has come. I glared at Urahara and followed Yoruichi to the back Storage Room. She lead me to a large, unopened box that had my name on it. Wow. Do I feel special. I've got my own name put on a box. I smiled at Yoruichi, mouthing a 'thank you' to her before she left. I opened the box and took out a small bag that was inside. The pill was the usual green...nothing special. I walked out after kicking the box further behind the rack it was under. I heard voices and saw Renji sitting at the table.

"Jennifer? What are you doing here," he raised a tattoo-replaced eyebrow at me.

"This," I took out the pill. "I was waiting for it since I came back."

"Ah, Jennifer, would you care to join us for dinner?"

"Sorry, Kisuke but I've got some errands to take care of," I waved Urahara off, leaving the shop. "Maybe next time."

I walked down the streets until I came upon some of those street vendors. I took out some yen and bought myself a simple teryoki rice bowl. After finishing it and watching the sunset, I headed back to Kurosaki's place. The lights were still on in the house, so I assumed that everyone were still awake. A crash sounded from inside. I sweat dropped, Yep. They're awake. I opened the door and saw Ichigo sitting on Isshin, twisting his dad's arms behind his back. Isshin's head was laying in a small bowl of...Is that curry? I tilted my to the side and walked passed them.

"Hey, Jennifer. You hungry," Yuzu asked.

"No thanks. I already ate," I smiled at her. "Had to drop by an old friend's place and pick up something important, but thanks anyways."

I headed up to my room. It wasn't much. From what Yuzu and Karin told me, it was the guest room that was never used in the passed five...seven years. It had been cleaned, leaving a small desk against the window with two twin-sized beds on either side. The closet and a dresser sat to my right with a small TV sat on top of the dresser. I threw myself on my bed, the one closest to the dresser and laid face-down on the pillow. It was really soft and comfortable. I sighed in relief. Maybe I could call it a night and go to sleep early, I thought, turning over to stare at the ceiling. My thoughts shifted back to Dad and Nathan. It's been so long since I last saw them, too long. I was about to close my eyes when I caught something creep through the ajar door. Something yellow and plushy.

"JENNIIIFERRRR," the Annoying-As-Hell Kon the Great Pervert lept at me.

I growled and grabbed his stuffed head before he even got close enough to my...um, yeah. My lips curled back as I glared at his beady eyes. His body was mangled and stuffing popped out from his 'wounds' and torn arms. One eye was hanging loosely.

"What the hell do you want, you mongrel," I remembered the previous encounter this morning as if it was a nightmare.

~Flashback~

The cool water form the shower cascaded through my white hair. Even if I was now back in the World of the Living, I had still retained my white hair and golden-yellow eyes as a Soul Reaper. I turned off the shower and grabbed the bathroom towel, wrapping it around my body.

"Damn. Haven't had a shower that great in a while," I sighed.

I heard movement as I reached for my clothes on the sink. My eyebrow twitched as I watched the clothes pile shift suddenly, exposing an ear. 'Oh, it better not be...' To make things worse, karma hit me. Bad, karma, bad. A yellow, plush lion popped its head out of my shirt and stared at me. Seconds went by, during which my eyebrow started twitching madly. 'Kon,' I thought with great distaste. The toy's beady eyes suddenly sparked with unnecessary happiness.

"Oh, what a beautiful gypsy has been bestowed upon me," he lept at me. "And with such a beeeaaauuuutttiiifffuull body."

"AGH, YOU PERVERT!"

I grabbed the toy, letting go of the towel, and threw him against the glass mirror. I quickly put on my clothes. After that, I put Kon through the worst Hell anyone could possibly even imagine.

~End of Flashback~

"Why I want to be with you, my princess," Kon spread out his arms, trying to 'hug' me.

I growled, cursing profanities at him. I got up and walked to Ichigo's room, which was not far. The Carrot-Top looked at me in confusion as I opened his door.

"I believe this bastard's yours," I held up Kon.

Ichigo groaned, glaring at both me and the stuffed toy. I tossed the toy onto Ichigo's bed and walked out.

"See you in the morning, Strawberry," I closed his door.

"...MY NAME'S NOT STRAWBERRY! DAMMIT, IT'S ICHIGO!"

"Pft. Whatever," I closed my door.

I sat down on my bed and glanced at the toy lizard on the window sill. It was a toy that I had made back in Bullhead. I can't believe that they managed to save her after all these years, I reached over and picked up the red and purple toy. It was handmade from an Art class, having supposed to look like a dragon from an old game of mine, Drakengard. I smiled and chuckled at the thought. It had taken me nearly forever to make her, with it being over two feet long and having a three-foot wingspan. And I was glad that I did. I reached into my pocket and took out the gikon pill. Placing it into where the mouth was, I waited to see what would happen next. The toy glowed faintly, but stayed put. Slowly, the small head moved, looking around. It shook the rest of its body, probably from being so stiff for so long.

"Dear Goddess," a soft voice echoed from the toy dragon. "It feels good to be free."

It looked up at me when I shifted my body to lay down. I closed my eyes and listened to the Mod Soul get used to the body it was in.

"What's up? I hope you don't feel crowded or anything," I opened one eye at the creature now sitting on my stomach.

"Are you kidding? My question is: What the hell is this thing I'm in," the Mod Soul, obviously female, glanced down at the flimsy wings on her sides.

Wow. She's got an attitude like me, I smirked.

"You're in a toy dragon. You've got a name?"

"Hell yeah. The name's Yūgure. You," I could just make the hint of an Australian accent in her voice.

"Jennifer Starr."

"Well, Jennifer, Yūgure here at ya service," Yūgure bowed her head. "But don't expect me to be all nice and proper to ya."

"Ha. No need to be," I laid a hand on her head. "It's good to have someone to talk to one has their sanity in check."

Yūgure chuckled. I leaned towards the desk and turned off the light. Everything was peaceful until I started hearing someone whining and complaining in Ichigo's room. I growled, Why did this room have to be right next to his? After a while, who ever the culprit was, had finally shut their yap. I smiled and closed my eyes. I could feel Yūgure resting on my pillow.

"I WANNA SEE RUKIA! I WANNA SEE HER! I WANNA SEE HER! I WANNA-"

Now, Yūgure and myself growled in annoyance. Kon, we both thought the same.

""KON," I yelled/growled at the wall separating my room from Ichigo's. "SHUT THE HELL UP AND GO TO SLEEP BEFORE I COME IN THERE AND KILL YOU!"

Silence yet again found my ears. Yūgure and I sighed, then returned to our blissful sleep, Ugh. Finally.

(Ichigo's POV)

I glared at Kon before taking in the seen in front of me. What the hell happened to him? My eye twitched at the thought of Jennifer trying to kill him. It fits.

"STOP TRYING TO ACT ALL COOL, MISTER I'M-BETTER-THAN-YOU," Kon slapped me, bringing me back to reality. "YOU THINK I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON?"

"Well," I rubbed my head. "I take it you pissed off Jennifer?"

Kon hesitated. I heard sniffing and saw him with waterfalls of tears cascading down his face. Dumb ass.

"All I was doing was looking for something in the bathroom, and...POOF...she appeared from behind the shower curtains," he turned away, stars appearing in his eyes. "She was like an angel sent down from God-"

"No wonder you're all messed up," I laid back on my bed. "You tried to peak at her while she was in the shower. You're lucky that you didn't get that badly torn up."

"Wh-WHAT? I WOULD NEVER PLAY PEEPING-TOM ON HER," Kon waved his arms frantically. "AND SHE'S TOO BEAUTIFUL AND KIND TO DO THAT TO ME!"

"Yeah, right. Now stop whining. I'll take you to Uryū tomorrow to get fixed," I turned off the lamp.

"DON'T GO THINKING YOU'RE ALL HIGH-AND-MIGHTY JUST CAUSE YOU CAN TURN INTO A SOUL REAPER AND FIGHT HOLLOWS! SO DON'T IGNORING ME!"

Kon lept at me, but I caught his face even in the dark. I groaned.

"I'm not High-and-Mighty. Jeez, what has gotten into you?"

"...AND YOU DIDN'T BRING RUKIA BACK!"

"I went to stop Rukia's execution, not to bring her back. Alright? Now quit complaining," I tossed Kon at the closet.

"I WANNA SEE RUKIA! I WANNA SEE HER! I WANNA SEE HER! I WANNA-"

"KON, SHUT THE HELL UP AND GO TO SLEEP BEFORE I COME IN THERE AND KILL YOU," some one yelled from the guest room.

"...Fine."

I sweat dropped. That's right. Jennifer's staying here. I thought for a moment, This is gonna be a pain.