I desperately wanted to include Byakuya somewhere.
Him getting super hot in the manga is not helping .
This is CRACK :P
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"I don't think Ichigo would appreciate this."
"I do not care, whatever Kurosaki Ichigo has to say."
"But, Soul society would be doomed if he finds out."
"Don't underestimate the Gotei 13, Rukia."
"But.. Nii-sama… I don't understand why Orihime?"
"I'd rather you call her, Orihime-nee."
"W-whaa? But…"
"You are dismissed, Rukia."
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Cancer:
You could be feeling a little down, Cancer, and your friends and family might be tempted to give you a pep talk to get you going again. They won't respond to it, and this could create tension in the home. Your own self-confidence is probably at an all-time low. You tend to be your own worst critic in the best of times, but today you're a bit confused. Try to be fair to everyone around you, especially yourself.
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Virgo:
By nature you're a master psychologist, Virgo and you don't need to know someone well to accurately assess his or her thoughts and motives. Today this ability goes far beyond psychology and borders on the psychic. People's feelings may jump out at you. Reading newspaper headlines gives you uncanny ideas about the future. You could also experience some intense and vivid dreams. Make a careful record of the symbols in your dreams. You'll be surprised at what they tell you.
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'Feeling low, my ass. Stupid horoscope.' He thought.
Glancing at the clock, he decided to fresh up and get ready for the school.
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Picking up the dry washcloth, rubbing it gently over his chest, he let his head fall back and excused his mind to wander over the girl responsible for his chaotic emotions.
Recalling the 'Psychologist' part of her horoscope, the corner of his lips twitched.
He wondered what she dreamt of. She was… uh... a little different from the rest.
'Inoue.' He sighed. 'What are you doing to me?'
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"Hey Tats…" He dodged her fist "What the hell?"
"Just tell me already, where's Orihime?"
"What do you mean? She should be with you."
"She's not, her presence. It's gone. GONE, VANISHED ICHIGO!"
"No way… There's no upcoming war or anything…"
"I stopped by her apartment but she wasn't there!" She choked back a sob "It's just like the last time."
He concentrated to find her rietsu.
No trace.
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"Oi, Getaboshi!" He shouted.
Kisuke appeared to the front of his shop.
"What's all the fuss about, Kurosaki-saaaan?"
"Inoue's missing."
"I know."
"What do you mean, you know? Wher…"
"I opened up a senkaimon for her today morning, itself."
"Whaa… why?"
"Ichigo" a third voice called.
He turned around.
"Rukia…" He frowned "What are you doing here?"
"I came here to give you the news."
"What news?"
"About..."
"I know she's in soul society. Let's go and get her. Silly girl, didn't even inform anyone."
"Orihime-nee was summoned by nii-sama."
"Orihime-nee?" He snorted "I didn't know you two got so close…"
"Nii-sama asked me to address her as nee-chan."
He scowled at her "Whaa- Byakuya, why…"
"I think, He wants to court her."
He went pale like a white sheet. His breath knocked out of his system.
Shaking his body vigorously, Rukia, alarmed, called out for help.
"Urahara-saaan!"
"I'm alright, Rukia." Ichigo reassured shrugging off her hands. "Let's go."
"Where?"
"Soul Society." He answered "Where else, baka?"
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Uryu, Chad and Tatsuki followed them shortly.
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Looking at the ryoka crowd in the sixth squad barracks, Renji approached them.
"What are you doing here, Ichigo?"
"I'm here to get Inoue."
"You should know that she's safe in soul society."
"I don't trust soul society."
"W-What…"
"Just lead me to her, already…"
"She's in a meeting with Kuchiki taichou."
"I. Don't. Fucking. Care."
"Listen kid, you don't want to mess with him."
"Shut up and take me there already…"
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Rangiku, Nanao, Yachiru, Soi Fong and Yoruichi were outside the shouji doors of Kuchiki taichou's cabin.
Rangiku pinned one of her ear against the door and asked the other women to shush so she could hear.
Ichigo and others showed up at the same time.
He arched an eye brow and asked the ladies, "What the hell are you guys doing here?"
Rangiku pressed her index finger to her lips, "Sssh. Let me hear. Don't make noise."
He frowned at her.
"I'm going in." he announced.
A guard arrived blocking Ichigo's way.
"I'm sorry, Kurosaki-san, but we are ordered not to let anyone in."
"W-Wha..? Rangiku-san is practically peeking…"
"She is not going inside, at least."
He sighed and ran his hands through his hair.
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"Rangiku-san, open the door a little bit more." Ichigo requested.
The door was open enough. He could watch her beautiful figure, kneeling at the opposite end of the table, her back facing to them.
He witnessed, Byakuya go around the table to her side. He knelt beside her. He could see his hands moving towards hers.
There were several gasps.
Rukia with her jaw-dropped, A dumb-struck Renji muttering 'No fucking way', Wide eyed Substitute shinigami gritting his teeth and fisting his hands at his sides, A smirking Tatsuki eyeing Ichigo, An amused Ishida and as expressionless as ever Chad.
In the background, a snorting Yoruichi, a giggling Soi Fong praising her mentor, A slightly blushing Nanao adjusting her spectacles, a very confused Yachiru and a pouting Rangiku.
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All of them were now in Renji's cabin.
Some sipping tea, some eating cookies.
Momo and Toshiro entered the room.
Ichigo stuttered before speaking. He cleared his throat.
"Isn't this against the soul society laws?"
Rukia hummed in response.
"You know what they say, Love knows no bounds." A smirking Yoruichi answered.
"W-What…Byakuya doesn't love Inoue…" Ichigo scowled.
"You saw the little sweet gesture, right? His hands…"
"Shut up." He growled.
Renji interrupted the discussion.
"I don't understand, Kuchiki taichou would never pursue a human." He scrunched his brows together as if coming to a conclusion "And now he wants court Inoue? I don't understand…"
"Renji… My nii-sama never even patted my head… I always thought he is not comfortable physically getting close to anyone…"
"Of course he wants Inoue… who wouldn't… she lights up the world around her…" Ichigo cleared his throat "She's… Inoue… that's enough reason to pursue her. But I don't get why Byakuya wants her… He never showed any interest in her before… Just what the hell is he upto?" he scowled.
"Are you doubting my nii-sama's intentions?"
"I don't know, Rukia… You tell me… He's old and lonely…"
"Are you saying that Nii-sama's a pervert?"
"He proved that by touching Inoue."
"Grrr. Get your jealous head out of your ass, Ichigo." Rukia growled "You should have gathered your balls and asked her out first."
"Say whaaat?"
"Yeah, being all protective and chasing away all suitable lovers for Inoue with that scowling face of yours… You should have made a move first…"
All the eyes were on Rukia and Ichigo, bickering senselessly.
"She's no more available. She's with my Nii-sama now… so you make your peace with it…"
He shunpo'ed the very next second.
His spiritual pressure flaring all over the Seritei.
All the captains in their respective barracks feeling the growing dark spiritual pressure, moving to the source.
Ichigo barged in Byakuya's cabin, dodging away all the interruptions.
He bent to his knees and panted.
This was exhausting him. Just how many guards are showing up.
"Kurosaki." A very cold voice called him.
"Bastard… Byakuya… get away from her…"
"What non sense. You have no work here."
"I have to protect Inoue."
In the background, a very confused Orihime dropped her sea-weed looking cookie. She tilted her head sideways, confused that why was Kurosaki-kun so angry?
She tried to call out…
"Kurosaki-kun… Byakuya taichou…"
Both the men turned to Orihime.
One with soft brown eyes and one with gray dreamy eyes.
Ichigo gave her a small smile, his eyes saying 'I'll protect you.'
Byakuya gave her one of his rare smile, the smile she's witnessed a few moments ago, his eager eyes asking her 'Tell me your decision.'
She beamed at Byakuya, leaving an open mouthed and heartbroken Ichigo.
She smiled shyly at Ichigo.
Ichigo's frown got deeper. He looked at Byakuya with determined eyes. He would not give up without a fight.
"I'm not letting you have her." He said in a low voice.
Confusing Orihime and Byakuya further.
"Sorry, but she…" he looked at Orihime "You can't choose him, Inoue."
She frowned at him.
"Don't make that face. I'm taking you with me."
"B-But… I need to stay here… Byakuya taichou… he offered me this amazing…"
"Stop calling him Byakuya…"
"But he said…"
"Fuck whatever he said… You can't date him because I like you."
She gasped.
"Kurosaki-kun…"
"I really like you…and I can't let him have you…"
"B-but…"
"Kurosaki, how dare you disrespect me?"
"Shut up" he shouted "Find someone else for yourself. She's mine."
"I shall cut you into thousand pieces with my Senbonzakura."
"Please don't do that…" Orihime pleaded.
"Don't worry, Inoue… I got this. You're on, Byakuya."
"B-But…"
"I'm gonna go Bankai on your ass, Byakuya."
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Everyone was witnessing the little spat between both the men over Orihime.
Yachiru tilted her face and muttered "But booby-tan being the new cookie chef has nothing to do with dating Byaki."
Her voice loud enough for everyone in the room to listen.
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Ichigo turned towards the little pink-haired girl.
"WHAAAAAAT?" he spat.
"Yachiru is right!" Orihime chirped "That's what I was trying to tell you, Kurosaki-kun…"
"You were?"
"H-Hai… before… you confessed…"
He rubbed the back of his neck with an embarrassing red blush.
"Byakuya taichou asked me to come to his barracks today morning, you know for tasting his family's cookies. The sea-weed sweet cookies. I told him it needs wasabi and if we dip it in red bean paste it would do wonders and guess what he gave me a job… to bake them for him. Uwaaah… He's so thoughtful no?"
"Yeah… I guess…"
"Kurosaki, whatever gave you the idea that I'd court Orihime Inoue?"
"You held her hand…"
"I was handing her the cookie…"
"Oh… guess… I misunderstood it… Sorry…"
"You insulted me. Questioned my character… I'd execute you for that if it weren't for Inoue-san here…"
"I guess, this is awkward now…"
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They Karakura residents were standing in front of a senkaimon.
Ichigo kneaded a spot behind his neck, "Sorry, I embarrassed you back there." He apologized to Orihime.
She scoffed away his apology and glanced shyly at him. Inside her head she was jumping because Ichigo was all like "She's mine." He returned her feelings.
He cleared his throat again. Chad and Ishida left a few seconds prior.
"I do mean what I said before, I'd like to take you out…if you don't mind…"
"I'd like that, Kurosaki-kun…"
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