Author's Note: Welcome to my first publication on ! This collection of short stories revolves around the crazy relationship of Ichigo Kurosaki and Byakuya Kuchiki. They are meant to be read separately. It is rated M for future chapters. This idea came to me while listening to Adam Lambert's album "For Your Entertainment". As such, each chapter in this story will center around a different song off of that album. However, it is not necessary for you to know the songs as this is NOT a song fic. Please tell me how I did and I hope you enjoy reading this, it was a lot of fun to write! Also, the characters will probably be OOC at some point, just fair warning.

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach, it is the 'soul' property of Tite Kubo. I also do not own "For Your Entertainment", the rights go to Adam Lambert and RCA Records.

First Chapter: Aftermath
Pairing: Ichigo/Byakuya
Rating: K+

"Byakuya nii-sama, please reconsider," Rukia pleaded with her brother, giving him the sweetest expression she could muster.

"No," the Kuchiki family head said sternly with his eyes closed. There was no way that he was going to get roped into training that annoying Ichigo Kurosaki.

"Why not? Give me one good reason why you won't do it and I won't ask again," she knew he didn't really have a solid reason to refuse her.

"Because…I can't stand him," Byakuya stared at her, daring her to defy him.

"All the more reason to do this, get to know him better. He's really not that bad."

"Are you sure we are talking about the same person?"

"Yes, and I'm telling you the truth. When Ichigo and Renji first met they didn't get along very well either, but now look at them, they are the best of friends."

"Well I don't know how much I would rely on Abari's decisions." Rukia now glared at him, if the nice way hadn't worked, she would have to break out the more devious options.

"Fine, I see how it is. You're scared of him. Scared that he's much stronger than you."

"Rukia, I wouldn't think for a second that he is. You can't get me to concede to this idea that easily. I won't be goaded into this."

"Well, prove it."

"You are getting out of line," he said glaring at his little sister. With that Rukia was silenced as she thought of her next mode of attack.

"Just try it once, if you feel like it's not going to work out we can forget the whole thing," Rukia gave it all she had to sound kind and convincing. Byakuya nodded and wondered what he had just signed himself up for.

"Who knows you might actually enjoy yourself. You like training anyways."

"Yes, alone," the older Kuchiki replied.

"Don't be so negative. Please try your best, brother." She couldn't believe her luck, she had succeeded in getting her stoic and aloof brother to train with her friend.

The following Saturday he was face to face with that aggravating Kurosaki at the sixth division's training ground. The two had been sparing for several minutes before Byakuya landed his first blow on the orange haired teen.

"You know what your problem is, Kurosaki?" Byakuya said in his usual monotone voice.

"Even if I don't want to know, I'm sure you'll tell me," Ichigo said wincing at the latest attack the sixth division captain had landed on him.

"You are too focused on your strength getting you through everything, you'd do well to use that brain in that big head of yours."

"Is that so? I thought you would say something like that." Ichigo gritted his teeth and ran towards Byakuya wielding Zangetsu in front of him. "I'm going to prove you wrong right now!"

"Too slow." Byakuya said using shunpo to move out of the way of the younger male's attack. He couldn't believe that he had actually agreed to train this orange haired brat, but his adoptive sister could be very convincing when she wanted to. "Rukia…" he muttered under his breath. "Kurosaki, take a step before you leap, if you can understand this phrase you will gain an advantage in most battles."

"Heh. Oi, Byakuya, dodge this!" Ichigo again lunged at the dark haired male.

"We obviously have different fighting strategies," Byakuya said while easily blocking Ichigo's attack with Senbonzakura. Their battle continued on like this for another hour and while Ichigo was panting hard, Byakuya had barely broken a sweat. "What's the matter, Kurosaki?" Byakuya said in his usual tone.

"Oh, shut up," Ichigo replied.

"Go on the defensive now, try to guess what I will do next. Chire, Senbonzakura."

"Too slow," Ichigo mocked while deflecting the Kuchiki's signature move.

"Think again," Byakuya said while some of the shining petals found themselves in Ichigo's shoulder.

"Good one," Ichigo smirked as he inspected his shoulder. The Kuchiki family leader hadn't used his full strength and as such, Ichigo wasn't seriously injured.

"This just once again proves how immature and inexperienced you truly are. We're done for today," he said leaving no room for discussion. With that Byakuya turned to leave for the sixth division barracks.

"Too slow," Ichigo echoed again, pointing the tip of Zangetsu into the older male's back.

"Touché," Byakuya said as he turned around to face Ichigo and extend his hand. Ichigo looked at the outstretched hand briefly before sticking his own out and shaking, all the while noting the calluses of the battle hardened captain before him and smiling widely. The two of them walked towards the barracks all the while laughing at something that Ichigo had said.

Meanwhile, Rukia had been watching from a spot a little farther away from the sparing males. As she watched the sign of comradery between the two she couldn't help but think that in the aftermath this would be a good thing for both of them. She smiled, watching as a new friendship was forged before her very eyes. This was something that her brother needed as much as Ichigo.

The next day Rukia came to the sixth division to talk with her brother about what had happened the previous day.

"So, how was it?"

"He's a good fighter, but just needs a bit of polishing."

"You had a good time?"

"It was…enjoyable." Rukia could barely believe her eyes as she thought she saw the tiniest hint of a smile on his lips.

"I'm glad you had a good time. Do you think you'll keep up the training with him?"

"Yes, we've already scheduled another session today, focusing more on Kidou," Byakuya replied as if it was just a matter of fact. Rukia was already looking forward to watching them train together again and smiled at the thought.