Angelchan2012: Okay my little bunnies! Here's a story that we deemed good enough for posting!
Shiro: Yeah! I think it's gonna be cool! *grins*
Grimm: Wait, what's it about?
Ichi: Yeah, when I was flipping through the spiral, I found it intriguing but it wasn't finished, so what is it about?
Angelchan2012: *smirks* I left it unfinished on purpose, because I didn't want you three to know how it ends!
GrimmIchiShiro: *groans*
Grimm: Well, could you at least tell us what couple it is?
Angelchan2012: I don't know…
Shiro: Please~!
Ichi: It would be nice to know the pairing here, would you please tell us Angel?
Angelchan2012: Well, since you asked so nicely, and because you guys are so eager to know! This story is gonna be ShiroIchi!
Grimm: Damn! *crosses arms over chest*
Shiro: Woohoo! *pumps fists*
Ichi: Okay!
Angelchan2012: I only chose Shiro because I haven't done very many ShiroIchi stories and also because I've realized that I've done so many more GrimmIchi stories! Anyway, say the phrase boys!
GrimmIchiShiro: Please read and review! Angel does not own Bleach or its characters!
Angelchan2012: And welcome to the first chapter of Fighters and Lovers! I hope ya'll enjoy! *bows*
It was already ten in the evening, and everyone in Karakura Town was fast asleep. Well, almost everyone, save for a certain orange haired teen, who was currently in his bedroom awaiting a call from his friends. Ichigo Kurosaki lay in his bed, waiting for his friends to call him, because they were going out tonight. As soon as his cell phone started flashing-he didn't have the ringtone set on, he answered it in a whispered, "Hello?" The only answer he got was a gruff voice saying, "We'll be at your place in five minutes, be waiting outside by then." "Okay, I'll see ya then, Renji," the red head answered, smirking in excitment, as he hung up his phone with a soft 'click', so as not to disturb his family. Wouldn't wanna be caught by the old man, the teen thought, he'd kill me if he knew what I was doing!
Ichigo Kurosaki sat up from his bed, chocolate brown orbs adjusting to the darkness, the sheet falling off and, thanks to the open curtains, the moonlight revealing a royal blue shirt that clung to his chest like second skin. Once he got off his bed and fixed it to appear as if a body lie within it, the lunar light also showed that he wore skintight black pants and a pair of blue converse. After the orange haired teen fixed his bed, he grabbed the remaining things he needed for the night: a black hoodie and his chain belt, along with his pack of smokes. He never left home without them. When he had everything he needed, he opened his window and closed it, leaving it open just a crack to climb back inside in the early hours of the following morning, and climbed down the side of the house to the front, where he took the pack of cigarettes out of his back pocket and brought it to his lips. He lit it up and inhaled the calming nicotine while he waited for his friends to arrive.
Not a moment later, a black Dodge Journey rolled up the Kurosaki's driveway, a small black haired girl smiling and waving to the berry through the passenger's window. The red head merely nodded to the girl in acknowledgement, flicking his cancer stick to the ground and putting it out with his heel. He then pulled up his black hoodie and walked up to the car, jumping into the back seat and closing the door quietly. Once they drove off, conversation began.
"So, who else do we need to pick up, Rukia?" Ichigo asked, passing a cigarette to the smaller, raven haired girl-Rukia Kuchiki. As she took the cancer stick, she lit it and took a puff, thinking before exhaling the smoke and saying, "Well, we still need to get Chad," Ichi couldn't help the smirk that made its way onto his lips, Chad's an excellent fighter! He'll be great with us! …that is…if he's willing to help… A tattooed red head looked at the berry's face through the rear view mirror and smiled at him, "You thinkin' the same thing, huh? But what if Chad doesn't help? You know he's been wantin' to leave for a while now..." Ichigo sighed at the statement and stretched his arms, "Well, Renji, if he doesn't help, then fuck it…we'll just have to make do without 'em…we've been fine without 'em before and I'm sure will do fine if he doesn't help us now…" Renji looked at his friend through the mirror again, and then smiled, "Those are some tough words, Ichi…still as gutsy as ever…" Ichigo looked at his friend and smirked, nodding.
When they drove up to Chad's apartment, it was Ichigo that went upstairs to check and see if the big guy would help them out tonight. He walked up to the apartment door and knocked on it, waiting patiently for the gentle giant to come to the door. They called Chad the 'gentle giant' because he only fought when he had to, or for occasions like this, but lately, he had been cutting back on these nights, wanting a regular and normal life. He knew that Chad had heard him, if the shuffling on the other side was anything to go by. When the door finally opened, it revealed a tall, dark skinned man with chocolate brown hair wearing a black wife beater and white shorts. Ichigo smiled at him and said, "Yo, Chad, ya ready to go?" The 6'4" male sighed and said, "No, Ichigo…I'm not ready, because I'm not going." The smaller male looked at him intently before sighing and saying, "I pretty much figured you weren't, just wanted to find out for sure if ya wanted to go one last time…well…goodbye, Sado…" With that said, Ichigo turned and left, leaving a wide eyed Yasutora Sado standing in the doorway.
The red head climbed back into the car and sighed, saying, "Sado's not coming with us…ever…" Rukia and Renji looked at him, and then nodded. Renji then said, "Well, I guess it's just you and me, Ichi-Ouch! What the fuck, Rukia!" rubbing his arm that had been punched from the tiny raven. "That's what you get for not including your own girlfriend, jackass!" the violet eyed girl growled, raising her fist for another blow. "Okay, okay, I'm sorry!" the tattooed male said, raising one arm in defense-the other was on the steering wheel-"You're a major part of the group just as much as we are! Right, Ichi?" Meanwhile the berry was in the back seat relaxing, with his arms behind his head as he chuckled and said, "Dude, you're the one that fucked yourself on that. I'm not saving your ass this time!" Renji whined and said, "Aww c'mon Ichi! You're an asshole!"
"Nope, besides, that's what you disserve for stealing my smokes last week!" the red head replied, crossing his arms over his chest with a smile on his face, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
They continued the drive in playful argument, as well as punches.
By the time the group drove up to their destination, it was already midnight. The group drove up to an empty lot just outside of Karakura Town, by a few abandoned buildings. Renji killed the motor and the trio stepped out of the car, waiting for their 'friends' to arrive, if they weren't already here. The raven lit a cig and inhaled the toxins to calm her nerves, only to hear her orange headed friend say, "Put it out…our buddies are here…" Ichigo looked around the area, waiting for the bastards to come out, he knew they were here, he heard several voices and snapping of branches as if someone was walking when the berry's gang wasn't. "So, Strawberry and his group did show…" a sinister voice laughed, "Oh, but wait…someone's missing, where's the bigger one at? Did he chicken out? The pussy!"
From the shadows came four figures. The first one was a man with a height of about 5'10", with chocolate brown hair, and tanned skin. Renji bristled at the sight of him, and through gritted teeth he said, "Starrk…where's your leader? Or is he hiding, like the rest of your gang?" Ichigo knew they were just trying to scare him and the rest of his friends, that was one reason why Renji was so riled up. A few weeks ago Starrk had jumped the elder red head and beaten him senseless, nearly killed him, as well as stolen his Harley Davidson, but now Ichigo was gonna make sure Renji got his revenge. "Now, now Abarai, what makes you think I would hide?" the voice cooed, as the owner of that voice stepped out of the darkness, revealing a tall, nearly seven foot male with black hair, and smoldering charcoal black eyes, and a piano like smile. "Nnoitra Jiruga," Rukia said, disgust lacing her tone, her violet eyes narrowed in anger. Nnoitra smirked at her and said, "At your service," "Bastard, I hope you burn in hell for what you did to Renji!" the girl screamed, wanting to beat the man into submission right there. His smile widened as he said, "I'll see you there, bitch."
Ichigo lit a cigarette and said, "I see you brought more company this time, what for? You afraid we're gonna kick your ass again?" Renji and Rukia smiled smugly at this remark, while Ichigo just stood in front of them, the cig in his mouth as he looked at Nnoitra knowingly, a blank look on his face. The taller male scowled and said, "No, I brought more because I wanted to introduce you to a new member of the Espada, as well as to make sure you all are dead by the end of the night!" The next figure to come out was one that Kurosaki was all too familiar with: Grimmjow Jeagerjaques. The man was 6'2" with teal colored hair and eyes, as well as cyan colored tattoos underneath both eyes, giving him a wild look, his nickname in the Espada was Pantera, meaning "Panther" or something like that; Ichi could care less for the bastard. They had fought many times before and the man had become obsessed with trying to beat the berry, but every time they would fight, the kid could never find it in himself to deliver the finishing blow.
Then came the supposed, newcomer. Nnoitra smiled and held his hand out, as if showing the male around like he was a brand new sports car. Then he said, "This is Shirosaki Taeki, our newest member of the Espada! This is our Cero Espada!" the raven cackled as he saw the trio's eyes widened when they heard the male's rank. The new member-Shirosaki-was about an inch taller than Ichigo, making him 5'10", and was eerily similar to the berry in facial and physical features. He had a lithe frame but was well built. The only difference was in skin tone, Shirosaki was a pale white, and his hair looked like freshly fallen snow, and his eyes…his eyes were a very scary detail as well…the sclera was a sea of black with the pupils a molten gold color, giving him a very eerie and creepy look. But to Ichigo, he seemed very mysterious and…cool.
Once Shirosaki got a look at Ichigo, he also noticed how much alike they looked. Although he didn't know the red head's name, he couldn't wait to find out. He figured the guy had to be somewhere around 5'8" or 5'9", with his flaming orange hair and tea colored eyes that held a lot of emotion in them, although his face was that of nonchalance. Shirosaki deemed him as the leader of the group, since the other two seemed too stupid to get such a high role in a gang.
After Kurosaki and his group had seen the 'new guy,' Ichi only smirked and said, "Now that we've had our introductions, let's play, ne?"
Angelchan2012: Okay, that was chapter 1 of Fighters and Lovers! I hope ya'll will review and tell me what you think!
Shiro: *pouts* Aww! And it was just gettin' good!
Grimm: I know! Why'd you stop?
Ichi: I know!
Angelchan2012: Wow Ichi, you're agreeing with them?
Ichi: Yes! Because I was actually getting into this story! It was getting good!
Shiro: Yeah! It's very descriptive!
Grimm: You better update this soon!
Angelchan2012: *sweat drops* O-okay…say the phrase and I will!
GrimmIchiShiro: Please review and Angel will update quicker!
Angelchan2012: Hey! *pouts* jerks…
