Welcome to a mini project of mine, a Bleach Fic! This is likely going to be another 50k word epic, as I have a lot to get through, and this is only the beginning. There are spelling errors, as my proof reader has been on vacation for quite some time, but bear with me.

A/N: The story unfolds in third person with Ichigo giving a brief naration at certain parts in the story. (Kind of like Tidus in FFX).

When I decided to write a Bleach Fic, I pondered exactly what made Bleach popular. And I found a dense storyline. So that's what Im going to give you.

Hope you enjoy this introduction to my piece. It takes place after Ichigo returns from Los Nachos, with a slight change in canon to bring my idea to life.

It requires you to be ROUGHLY up to date with the manga, and very up to date with the anime to understand some ideas.

Welcome to chapter one of 'Defiance at its Finest'!

Without a Plan

"It simply cannot be helped" Yamamoto said as he erected himself.

The rooms atmosphere changed immediatly.

"Don't you think it would be more wise to have him brought here?" Kurotsuchi riddled the others. "After all, it would be such a waste..."

"HA!"

Kenpachi threw his hands down as he glared at the captain of the 12th.

"Ichigo isn't a lab rat, and besides, he and I have some unfinished business!" He yelled, with an obvious disregard for etiqutte.

"You cannot possible blame me" Kurotsuchi replied. "Besides, the study of his kind was before my time, and I would simple relish in the chance to see how my various medications affect him."

Unahana averted herself out of her usual piercing gaze and turned to Kurotsuchi. "You mean Urahara?"

"Of course!" Kurotsuchi snapped. "Much of his work was strateigically erased, and my records are in need of an update."

Byakuya was brought out of his usual trance too, and entered the conversation.

"By his kind you are reffering to the ones exiled?" He questioned, though posed as a statement.

The captains all became still and silent. They had all known of the tribulations and experienced first hand what had occured in Uraharas time, some more than others. Some none at all. Kurotsuchi stared at his equals, annoyed that there was still no confirmation to Kuchiki's question. He was deeply undermined by this. Him, the captain of the division of research, knew less than those bred only to be unintelligble brutes.

"I assume by this pathetic moment of remembrance that Kuchiki spoke the truth, out of the bounds of even my knowledge" Kurotsuchi said as he too stood up, par now only with Yamamoto.

Unahana stared at Yamamoto, aquiring his attention.

"I Agree with Kurotsuchi" She said, directed only to Yamamoto. "It would be a waste to simply banish him"

Yamamoto's face turned to Unahana, and remained silent, as if to remind her that, within this council, they were equals.

Toshirous attention was wearing thin.

"He will not come easily, no matter what path we take" He stated, before returning to his ignorance.

Soifon stood, her mind set.

"Then take all paths"

Her statement brought her the attention of all.

"There are those who wish to settle this peacefully, those who want to treat him as hostile, and those who believe he is a specimen" Soifon said. "Due to the nature of each path, they can be taken systematically, to allow them all to be explored."

No on spoke, a gesture into welcoming her plan.

"I opt we first negotiate, then if unsuccessful, take him by force to be examined" She completed.

Again, no objections.

Yamamoto, still standing, spoke again.

"Then it is settled. Hitsugaya, take Kuchiki Rukia and Abarai Renji and attempt to convince him to come peacefully" He began, his eyes closed, as if in contemplation, though his mid was already made up. "If he chooses not to, Kuchiki Byakuya, Soifon and Kenpachi Zaraki will attempt to bring him in by force, to be examined under the 12th division."

Shunsui lifted his hat.

"Don't you think this is a little irrational?" He asked. "After all, he is quite an asset to the Seretei..."

Yamamoto raised his voice.

"Kurosaki Ichigo is more hollow than shinigami, and must be treated accordingly".

I was 15 at the time. The 13 courtguard squads had recived intel from Kurotsuchi and Unahana of my unusual spiritual pressure after I left Los Nachos. For a captain, especially Kurotsuchi, it didn't take them long to figure out what was going on inside of me, the hollow issue, of course. Ex~Captain Aizen had retreated back with his Menos after his battle with Hisagi and I, and when the Captains convened, my problem began. After what Orihime told me about my battle with Ulquiorra, it was obvious to me, and I guess the Captains too, that I was potentially the most powerful being in existance, at least by myself. I definetly don't look at this chapter in my story as my favourite, but its the most important.

"No" Abarai Renji replied, as he stood up, fists clenched. "I'd rather have no part in this at all"

'Those bastards, after all Ichigo had done for us..' Renji thought.

In truth, Toshirou shared the luitenants angst.

"In case you have forgotten, orders are orders, and it doesn't take long for one to remember what happens to those who are quick to disobey" He replied, still seated cross legged, face down and eyes closed, just as if he was communing with Hyorinmaru.

His tone was loud, and obvious. Toshirou opened his eyes to stare at Renji, who caught on immediatly. As Renji walked past, Toshirou muttered "Urahara".

Following the Captains suit;

"I understand Captain Hitsugaya, I'll go and get Kuchiki Rukia."

Abarai Renji left his quarters, and started making his way down the overly large staircases leading down towards the Dis1# District. Due to Aizens assault, the frequency of hollow emergences had drastically reduced, and the Courtguard squads were no longer on call. They assumed Aizen would have to rally another larger, or stronger and formidable force, and considering the strength and time taken to create the last one, they had at least 2 months to spare. Most of the soul society occupants were still unaware of Aizens plans and attacks, and were continuing their day to day lives. From where he stood, he could see both his destination, the Kuchiki resident, and the Dis80# District, where he and Rukia grew up. He neednt remind himself of that time, but the memories of his fight with Ichigo months ago became vivid in his mind, as they took place only a flight away. Despite the 4th sqaud's healing abilities, he still bore scars of the battle. He broke into a run, the urgency of the situation finally conecting in his mind.

"No way those bastards are going to betray him!" Renji yelled

Byakuya and Kenpachi stood up high in the Seretei court, side by side staring down at Renji.

"We've both faught with and against Kurosaki Ichigo.." Byakuya started.

Kenpachi turned and stared at the captain.

"No shit, and when did you become all sentimentle?" He replied, his voice course and his tone rash.

Byakuya didnt reply, but simply kept staring out over the soul society. They stood still watching Renji rush to find Rukia. But Byakuya's opinion was always inevitably going to emerge.

"I wouldn't exepct someone like you to understand, one who hasn't even spoken to his Zanpakuto" He said finally, not looking to speak at Kenipachi.

Kenpachi smiled to himself.

'What he doesn't know can hurt him' He thought to himself. But his own inner thinking was made shortlived.

"Im going to go with Abarai and Hitsugaya" Byakuya said, as he turned and began to leave. "Ichigo isn't going to come easily"

Kenpachi gripped his Zanpakuto as he turned to face Byakuya.

"What? You think Im going to let you have all the fun?" He yelled out. "Ichigo is just as much mine as he is yours!"

"Rukia!" Renji yelled out relentlessly at the Kuchiki resident's front gate.

He banged on the gate, making a formidable disturbance, but over time, he quickly realised it was to no avail. He turned around to make his way for Ch#, in hopes she could send out an emergency notice to help locate Rukia.

The quick break again let him think. How would Rukia react? The person she at least admired has been marked as a target for either gruling scientific experiments, or subject to a kill on sight order. She wasn't just a fragile frame, but she had always had a fragile mental state, made obvious by her introverted and cold typical exterior. But Ichigo was always able to brake that, and to lose him would have a heavy effect, such as her chaotic depression that came about when she faced execution, thinking he was dead. Renji sighed as he slumped to the ground.

"Bringing her isn't the greatest idea" Came a voice from his left.

Byakuya's voice rang in Renji's mind.

He looked up. Toshirou, Kenpachi and Byakuya were standing above him, their personality conflicts shown, as neither of them looked in the same direction; at Renji, who stood up in surprise.

"You know I can't let you complete our orders, and Rukia won't stand for it either" He said sternly, but trying to keep his voice down.

Kenpachi pushed past Toshirou to speak to Renji directly.

"Pipe down you idiot, you don't want that sort of shit floating around" He replied. "Hitsugaya already informed us of your plans."

Renji returned with a look of confusion.

"I took the liberty of putting our plan into one word for simplicity, and to make sure our actions are less easily plotted and tracked" Toshirou stated. "They can't figure out our plan if there never really was one."

The four of them stood without a word for moment, and Renji's face drooped.

"Well..." He mumbled.

Toshirou shared his emotion.

"I thought a luitenant could figure it out" He replied walking off between Byakuya and Kenpachi.

Byakuya followed suit, and Kenpachi swiftly hit Renji upside the head.

"Its 'Defiance'" Kenpachi said, his voice deep, but quiet.

When Byakuya told me what happened that day, I was quite surprised. It was a breath of fresh air to know that they would defy the seretei at the drop of a hat for me, considering they were all top ranking shinigamis at the time. There wasn't much more that could have been said, I'm sure your uncle can fill you in if there's something I've missed.