A/N: Hi everyone. Another new fic, but, I can't help myself. This one may only be a few chapters long. Enjoy.
Interview with a Shinigami
Part I: Kurosaki Ichigo
Kuchiki Rukia (Vice Captain, 13th Division): Ichigo? I guess he was stubborn and pig headed when I first met him. Well that's the first impression he made on me. But the thing that really stood out about him is that he will protect his family and friends at any cost. And well, I guess that this is nothing different.
Kuchiki Byakuya (Captain, 6th Division): He was...weak. But in time, he earned what I would call mild respect. He protected my sister, and that is what is important. That...and he has protected Soul Society. However he lacks responsibility [Byakuya looks away and toward the growing pile of paperwork his Vice Captain has yet to complete]. But what has occurred recently is unforgivable. There a rules, and he doesn't follow them.
Abarai Renji (Vice Captain, 6th Division): That bastard?! I thought we were going to be talking about the healer, Orihime. Tsh. Anyway. Let's just say he made an impression. I've probably know him for about...five or so years? But in the time I've known him, he's been nothing but a pain in my ass!
[Pause]I first met him when Rukia had sort of broken the rules. She had to be escorted back to Soul Society for a trial. We fought and despite the fact I hate to admit it, he beat me. Look, I really hope you're not going to repeat any of this to him...but there was a look in his eye that night; it was determination. It was a look that I had seen in myself many times in previous years. I took one look at him and I knew...he was a protector.
We don't get along, but we always end up fighting together in the end, mostly because of Rukia. But this time...I just don't know what he's trying to achieve.
Yamamoto Genryuusai (Captain Commander, 1st Division): Him and his band of Ryoka had infiltrated Soul Society when Kuchiki Rukia had been sentenced to death. They defeated most of the Vice's and a few Captains, just for the saving of the Kuchiki girl. But then they became a great asset to Soul Society, one that was greatly needed, especially in the crisis of Aizen's attack on Soul Society and Karakura Town in which Orihime Inoue had been captured. He is a great fighter, and has proven himself many a time.
[Pause]
However...[his expression turns serious - more than usual]...he has broken many laws in order for him to do what he thinks is right. He will be condemned and put to trial.
Kisuke Urahara (Former Captain, Shop Keeper/Owner): Aah....Kurosaki Ichigo you say? Never heard of him. [waves weird fan in front of his face, making his eyes look almost evil] However, if I did I would think that he would be a couragous man. Moreso than myself. I know someone just like him. What he is doing I'm sure is for a good reason.
[silence - Kisiuke Urahara sniggers awkwardly]
By the way, I haven't helped him, if that's what you're thinking. In fact, I haven't seen him since the Winter War. [Looks away awkwardly, with a knowing glow in his eyes] And I'm done with that life, I am only a simple shop owner. Lowly and simple.
Isshin Kurosaki (Former Captain, Ichigo's Father): My son? Yes, he is my son and I miss him! He was going so well at the medical school. He was following in my footsteps.
[cough - awkward tension]
I didn't want that life for my son, I meant follow in my foot steps to be a doctor, that is all.
[breaks down in tears]
Oh my ICHIGO!!! Where have you gone? My son is the bravest man I've known, and I've known many brave men. However, my son is only eighteen. He's barely out of diapers.
[Isshin looks to large poster of some woman and cries in front of it].
Everything was going well. He was at the University when it had happened. I suppose he just knew he had to save her...again. You see, my son is very different to me. He possesses the power to protect those he loves. This just happens to be one of those times. And damn it if it crosses the Soul Society laws. We have no obligation to them. He's a good boy. Its their fault this is happening anyway!
Yuzu (Ichigo's Sister): Ichigo...he's a great brother. I would have him no other way.
[pause]
I'm not sure what has happened, but he had been zoning out a lot lately. I guessed that he was doing what ever he had done in high school. I know he used to disappear a lot, but, I didn't worry because Daddy told us to not worry. I guess Dad's just really trusting.
Ichigo has been a great brother to us every since we were little. Ever since Mom's death, he's been very protective of everyone...except dad. [giggles] They're always fighting all the time, but I know its just Dad's way of talking to him.
Karin (Ichigo's Sister): Hn. He's out doing that stuff he does when he's dressed in a black and white robe. I can guess that you're from there too.
I'm not sure what's going on this time, but, I know that Ichigo wouldn't do something bad without a reason. He's just like that. I was even surprised he began to study at the University in Medicine. But I know he was just trying to forget...her.
Uryuu Ishida (A Quincy): Hn. Kurosaki is the most idiodic man I've ever met. He's so stupid and does things without thinking them through. However, he always seems to come out on top - I've always wondered about that. We have been rivals since our first meeting, in which I had challenged him to a dual of sorts. He had somehow won, and I could see that he possessed unimaginable power, even if he couldn't see it himself. [Long pause]
You're well informed...yes, I've always hated Shinigami, since my Grandfather had been deceived and killed by one. But Kurosaki is different. Plus, technically, he is a 'Substitute Shinigami'. And I've found that in the time that I've known him, he always fights for what is right. For his friends and family. Although I suppose my father would disagree, since he dispises Kurosaki's father the same way I had dispised Kurosaki before.
Yasutora Sado "Chad" (Ryoka, Ichigo's class mate): Ichigo. He is a great friend. I have followed him and will continue to do so, until my grave.
I've known Ichigo for a number of years and I have been aware of his career to become a Doctor, like his father. It did come as a surprise to me at what happened and how he left, but, then I realised who was involved, and then it wasn't such a surprise.
Kon (Modified Soul, Stuffed Lion plushy): DAMN THAT ICHIGO!!! THAT BASTARD!!! All I know is this...Ichigo is supposed to protect Ni-san...and Hime-chan. And the fact I can't stand that stupid idiot, doesn't change the fact that I know that he is doing the right thing...this time. However, I'm so insanely jealous right now. There are two accomplishments that I wish to complete in my lifetime. The first is to snuggle in the valleys of Ni-san, and the second is to lay upon the mounds of Hime-chan. If these two things are completed before I die, I will die a happy soul. But I can never get close to Ni-san...Ichigo, that damn bastard, sees her all the time, but never does what I dream of doing every day. And Hime-chan...she lets me snuggle sometimes. But damn it all, Ichigo gets it so good!
Kuchiki Rukia (Vice Captain, 13th Division): Yes, Ichigo can be rough on the outside, and scowls all the time. But the thing is...he is powerful. His heart is strong. His heart has overcome many things. His hollow for one. Then his heart was so strong it gave him the lasting strength to defeat Aizien Sousuke, and many other battles following. But there is one thing that his heart couldn't get over, and it was Orihime Inoue. So yes, Ichigo does have weakness, but not in the way you're accusing!
First of all, you don't believe the press. There are so many rumours going around at the moment, its not funny. But what would you do if the love of your life was going to be taken away forever?
Soul Society Press Issue #1354
Orihime Inoue, one of the ryoka who had been involved in the escape of Rukia Kuchiki from her death sentence and who was also captured by Aizen Sousuke in the Winter War, had been taken in by three Captains from the Gotei 13 for questioning. However, the three Captains were defeated and Orihime was nowhere to be found. The rieatsu of the Substitute Shinigami, Kurosaki Ichigo, was found at the scene.
"I'm ashamed to say, but, all I saw was a red, black and orange flash," said one of the Captains, Kyouraku Shunsui - 8th Division Captain.
Suffice to say, the Gotei 13 have been let down. But ever since Kurosaki Ichigo's first appearance a few years back when he came to save Kuchiki Rukia, the Captains have since been shown up by him time and time again. However, this time, there seems to be a different cause for this defiance to Soul Society.
A/N: Well that's it for now. That's mainly friends, etc. opinions of Ichigo. Next chapter is Orihime Inoue.
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