CH1: My Life Changes Again
Ichigo sighed as he is heading to Kisuke after being expelled from Karakura High. This was just not his week; it had started when some thugs had tried picking a fight with him and he got called to the principle's office.
Flashback*
"What do you mean expelled!" Ichigo yelled fury clear in his voice, his father siting in the seat next to him.
"Exactly like it sounds Ichigo-kun." the principle replied calmly, clearly not affected by the teenagers outburst. "We have tried to be as understanding as we can because your grades have been among the top tier but with this morning's incident we have reached the end of our rope."
"They were the ones that star-"
"I don't care who started what!" The principle said interrupting Ichigo.
"Old man say something!" Ichigo continued to yell; angry his father had said nothing the entire time.
Isshin continued to sit in silence his eyes closed giving him a look of concentration. Ichigo and the principle continued to wait for another moment before Isshin finally opened his eyes.
"I understand."
"What!" Ichigo yelled as his father stood up.
"I'm sorry for my son's actions." he apologized bowing to the principle.
"No, I'm sorry it came to this." The principle responded.
Ichigo just watched what was happening in shock. Was this really it? Was his dad really not going to argue in his defense?
"Come on Ichigo, grab your stuff and let's go." Isshin said as he walked out the office.
Without saying a word Ichigo had walked back to his class, grabbed his stuff, and left not even stopping when his friends called out to him.
The walk home was completely silent. As their house came into view Ichigo had enough.
"Why didn't you say anything!" he yelled grabbing his father by the front of his shirt. "Why didn't you even try to defend me?"
"What was I supposed to say Ichigo?" Isshin asked as he removed his son's hands from his shirt. "They had clearly made up their mind on the matter, and no matter what I said wouldn't change that"
"What the hell am I supposed to do now?" the young Vizard asked his voice barley over a whisper.
"Fret not son of mine for your father has the answer. But first, we need to go to Kisuke's." Isshin smiled as he ruffled his son's hair before Before heading to Hats n' Clogs.
"What for?" His son asked with a raised eyebrow.
"You'll see."
*Flashback ended*
(Kisuke's Place)
"Hey there Ichigo! Nice to see ya again! I take it your day in school didn't went well huh?" Kisuke asked.
Ichigo's response was an annoyed scowl."
I'll take that as a yes.""
Enough, what is it you want me here for?"
Kisuke tilted his head. "Your old man didn't tell you?"
"No." Ichigo said until Isshin interjected.
"Who are YOU calling old?! You're not young yourself, buddy!"
"Yeah. . . but in the inside, we are all." Kisuke let out a chuckle. "Alright come with me."
The three went to underground training facility and see Mayuri Kurotsuchi and his lieutenant Nemu.
"Took you long enough." The 12th Captain huffed in annoyance.
"Sorry we're late."
I see you brought the boy. Splendid!"
Ichigo looked a bit concern when he saw Mayuri here. This better be good.
"Now Ichigo, we're about to give you a special gift. It's not reviving your Shinigami powers so don't even asking such a stupid question." Mayuri said.
"If that's so then what is it?" Ichigo said as he starts to a huge scythe inside a containment field.
"That weapon is a Sacred Gear. And those artifacts were created by God himself and bestowed them into humans or those with human blood as gifts before his demise by an unknown cause.I onow its hard to believe, but it's the truth."
Ichigo shocked to hear that but continued listen on.
"We found in Aizen's lab in Las Noches. According to the files, that thing nearly devoured the souls of countless Hollows he used alongside his some of his servants. You're here to see if it works for your advantage. If not, then we'll pull you out and stow it away." He said.
Ichigo's eye twitched after hearing all that crap of what that thing can do. Especially yhe part where Aizen used the lives of others in Hueco Mundo. Sure they were Hollows, but still pisses him off that a comrade would turn on his/her own for more power. On the other hand, even with his Hollowfied powers, he want to protect everyone. So he must accept this offer.
"Well? You want to wield it or not?"
"...Let's get this over with." Ichigo accepted
Isshin shocked. "You sure, son?"
"If I can wield it, cool. If not then oh well."
With that said, Ichigo enter inside and begins to grab it. But before anything else happened, black energy waves surrounded him, forming into a field. This cause the four being shock of seeing what really happen.
"Ichigo!" Isshin shouted for his son.
Ichigo was surrounded by darkness when he awoke. He turned his head and looked around, but found nothing. There was nothing to see except swirling black.
"Where… am I?" he asked to nobody in particular. "Hey! Is anyone here?!"
A bright light that shone magnificently appeared before him. It slowly began moving towards him, but for some reason he never felt afraid. Ichigo actually felt a comfortable warmth radiating off the sphere.
He raised his right hand and began reaching out to it. He didn't know why. It just felt like the right thing to do. The moment he made contact, the light enshrouded him and he calmly fell unconscious.
(Ichigo's inner world)
Ichigo opened his eyes to see clear blue skies. Sitting up, his eyes widened in shock as he took in the large, sideways skyscrapers. The difference is that the sky is gray just as the skyscraper. And clouds are pitch black
"Wait a minute." he said in disbelief. "Is this…"
"Yeah it is. Hey there, King."
Ichigo then noticed his white version of himself with black sclera and golden-yellow irises wearing a white kimono. His inner hollow.
"What's going on? Why is the inner world look like this?"
"'Cause of our new guest who will be joining us. You're in for a real treat, King." His inner hollow said with a smirk on his face.
"Ah so you're my wielder? At last someone worthy of such." A mysterious voice said to Ichigo whilst appearing from a black ghastly gust to fully shaped person. A cloak-hooded robe with a face and hands are skeletal almost like a-
'A Grim Reaper?' Ichigo thought.
"Allow me to introduce myself, I am Death, the true Shinigami."
"You're Death? The real deal?!" Ichigo asked. Shocked of hearing that this being is actually the one and only.
"Yes, it is an honor to meet you as my new partner, Ichigo Kurosaki." Death said.
"Partner?"
"Indeed, I was sealed away during my duel with the dragons, Ddraig and Albion, whom I bet they were sealed away as well. For you to wield me is impressive that you're soul isn't to be devoured."
"Thanks... I guess." Ichigo sweatdropped.
"In truth, I never had a Soul Reaper or at least a Vizard with just Hollow abilities as a wielder before. All my wielders back then where Devils."
"Devils huh?" Ichigo rubbed his chin in thought. He had heard of them from Christian Mythology. That being said, he did went to Hell before.
"Yes, they're actually no different than humans."
"Listen, we're almost out of time. So I'll ask you this; will you accept my power?" Death offered as he offering a handshake.
"What's the catch?"
"Souls. At least a small portion since I'm not hungry. Our shared power will increase exponentially the more we feed."
That's where Ichigo's inner hollow shares his thoughts.
"That's a big catch, King. What do you think? Oh and remember, clock's tickin'." He said, tapping his wrist as if he's wearing a watch.
Ichigo already thought this through. So he needs to make this quick.
"Fine but only to reap the lives of the wicked. Deal?"
"Deal." They both shake hands.
(Outside)
The torrent began to fade as the rest see a black cladded individual. He was wearing a black upper cloak with skeletal features around his arms, legs and torso with his Hollow mask on and holding the scythe. There were some expressions.
Isshin and Kisuke's eyes widened.
Mayuri grinning like a maniac.
Nemu remained stoic as usual.
They all remain silent until the 12th Captain starts talking.
"How do you feel, Kurosaki?"
The being removes his mask, revealing to be Ichigo.
"Fine. Not bad at all."