Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach or any of the characters all credit go s to Tite Kubo & their respective
Owners
Story Note: This story takes place after Ichigo defeats the fullbringers and does not follow the same story line as the rest of the season I made up my own story from here
This story is written in POV from different people
This is my first fic pleas R&R and don't hate

Bleach a new enemy arises

Chapter: 1 the realization

Rukia

I stood there watching as he slept it was a hard battle and using his bankai so soon after he regained his Shinigami powers was a bit too much he needs to rest to regain his strength I watched as his chest rose and fell I swear I just heard him say something

I walked closer to his bed and now I was sure I heard it he said " Rukia " why would he say my name in his sleep come to think about it what is he dreaming about was it me those 17 months when he had lost his power and was an ordinary human once again I fought he would like to be normal after all that had happened but the few times I came to see how he was doing he looked so miserable and depressed it made me very sad did he enjoy being a Shinigami that much in truth it drove me crazy that he could not see me and to see him in so much pain but why did I feel like that yes we were friends but this felt different but what I could not place it then but now I know why I felt like it I have fallen for him I have fallen for Ichigo Kurosaki I now finally admitted it to myself but he would never return my feelings I am dead and he is alive besides my brother would never allow without thinking I said aloud I should probably go back to the soul society now before he wakes just then I heard a voice one I knew but it sounded different from last I heard it " Rukia please don't leave again " did I just hear correctly he does not want me to leave with that I realized he was awake and staring at me with those amber eyes of his I was quivering with joy and happiness as well as fear

Ichigo

I was staring at Rukia I heard that sentence of her " I should probably go back to the soul society now before he wakes" that's when I spoke Rukia please don't leave again she just stood there looking at me it was a long moment of silence then I spoke Rukia pleas answer me then she came out of her trance and said "sorry Ichigo but I did not think you would awake so fast I am sorry I zoned out and don't worry I won't leave but you need your rest go back to sleep " No I said I won't otherwise you will just disappear again she spoke with a soft and caring voice "I won't leave trust me I will stay but I need to go get a gigai " you can get one in the morning but before I go back to sleep was all that real and promise me you won't leave again "Idiot yes it was real and I won't just get your rest you are a Stubborn person Ichigo"

That's when It all came back to me Ginjo trying to take my fullbring the blade from behind Rukia had restored my powers as a Shinigami once again and the fight but releasing my bankai so soon must be why I am lying here now I closed my eyes but could not sleep the only thing I could think about was Rukia her soft rosy skin those violet orbs her black raven hair her petite body her moderate sized breasts what is going on with me ever since she was almost killed by Grimmjow I have been caring much more about her and worrying about her like when I felt her spiritual pressure disappearing in Hueco Mundo fearing she might die

I could not figure it out until that day I completely lost my power and she vanished I made if I was ok but I was sad deep down and ever since then I felt alone no matter where I was I realized I was in love with this woman who changed my life and gave me a purpose for life again that's the real reason I went to save her in the soul society from being executed as well as the other reasons but she would never fall for someone like me I am too hard headed and stupid and her brother won't like it either besides she always gets hurt when I try to protect her she would never forgive me for all the times I let her almost die or get hurt

I opened my eyes and saw she was sleeping against my closet why not just in her old room I stood up picked her up and laid her down on my bed cover her when I noticed something around her arm a lieutenant s badge so she was promoted as I turned around to leave I said in a soft voice Rukia I will get stronger for you to protect you I also made a promise I will protect her no matter what forever and to always defend her

I went downstairs and laid myself down on the couch switching on the TV I tried to at least get a few Hours of sleep but when I closed my eyes I had the same dream I had when Rukia was watching me of that night she was almost killed by Grimmjow and how I was weak and useless to protect her I opened my eyes but I was not in my house anymore I was in my inner world and it was raining it never rains here then I saw Zangetsu Standing on his pole and the he spoke "it has been awhile hasn't it Ichigo since we have seen each other or spoken to each other " Yes Zangetsu it has why is it raining like this "I am surprised you asked me about this I told you once before when you are troubled or sad it rains here I also told you I don't like the rain " Yes I remember but I don't know about what I could be sad or troubled about "Ichigo you are a fool it is about Rukia you fearing she will not love you as you do and that she won't want to be with you it has been raining ever since I have returned here " what but how could you know about my feelings for her " I am a part of you I know everything you know " well I am sorry about the rain Zangetsu but it is like you said and I fear she does not feel the same way I do and she never will "you are truly a fool " and what does that mean we can't continue our talk now Ichigo your farther is trying to wake you we will speak again later " No wait Zangetsu and with that I was gone back in my house with my dad Isshin why the hell did you wake me I started to shout when he hushed me and said that Yuzu and Karin and Rukia are sleeping wait how do you know she is here "I am still a Shinigami son even though I am not as strong as I was and I heard you 2 speaking " BAM ! He was lying on the ground holding his face with pain I just kicked him you were eavesdropping again "I am sorry really but I had to son and I have some stuff to talk to you about so pleas lets go follow me "

Ok I said this was important I could see it my dad was not usually like this even since I found out he is a shinigami he has not changed we got up and walked out of the house I was following closely as he started to speak again with a deep seriousness in his voice "Ichigo listen I heard Rukia crying in your room for about an hour but I did not go in I do not know what she was crying about but I thought I should tell you about it and that it was Urahara who made the blade to restore your power and that all of us made a contribution of power me Urahara as well as Rukia and all the lieutenants and Captains of the 13 Court guard squads

We all wanted you to regain your powers and it was Rukia who volunteered to stab you with the blade no one asked her to do it and I believe she has feelings for you son you should think about her actions and about what she says to you "

What no that's not possible there is so much that does not add up dad you can't be serious "yes I am Ichigo "

To be continued

Lol Cliff Hanger sorry but read on if you want to hear the rest of their talk and to find out something ells and the next chapter starts with someone s POV that you would not believe who it is and Fair warning there is going to be a lemon later in the story POC=Point of view