Kurosaki Ichigo, Captain of Squad 13 was in a fairly excited mood. For today was the day that he would get his first proper mission as a Gotei captain. A knocking sound caught his attention and snapped him out of his musings.

"Come in!" He told the source of the knocking.

The door opened revealing his closest friend and vice-captain, Kuchiki Rukia.

"Kurosaki-taicho, Ukitake-soutaichou seeks you." A groan came from Ichigo's mouth. He didn't know how many times he had to tell Rukia to call him by his given name.

Ever since the war with the Quincies, old man Yamamoto retired and gave his former position to his old student. Apparently, he had debated whether it should be Kyouraku, Ukitake or Unohana. In the end, he decided that Ukitake would be best; Kyouraku would just doze off and Unohana would just be creepy. So when Ukitake became the soutaicho, he offered Ichigo his former position as Squad 13's captain.

"Ukitake? Sure, by the way midget. It's fine to call me Ichigo." The captain told his subordinate with a hint of friendliness.

"I like Strawberry better." And the friendliness was gone.

Deciding to ignore his midget of a vice-captain, Ichigo ambled to the 1st squad's barracks. It was a short walk over there due to the fact the Seireitei was a giant circular maze, 13 was next to 1.

So Ichigo knocked on the door. He was greeted by Kotetsu Kiyone and Kotsubaki Sentaro, the joined vice-captains of the 1st.

"Taicho wanted me to fetch Kurosaki-taicho!" Kiyone yelled, fire in her eyes.

"Well, Taicho trusts me more!" Sentaro countered.

Getting annoyed at this little display, Ichigo coughed a little, alerting the duo of his presence. They finally stopped, for they did not want to anger the 'powerfullest' captain in the whole Seireitei.

"Good," Ichigo sighed, "now could you please tell Ukitake that I have arrived."

The duo told Ichigo to follow them, so he did as he was told. After becoming a captain, Ichigo wasn't as bull-headed and was more logical in ways of thinking. As such in ways it made Ishida jealous. When he entered, Ukitake was there to greet him.

"Ahh, Kurosaki-kun. I suppose you're wondering why I summoned you here." A nod from Ichigo confirmed this. "Well, I have the details of your new mission. You will be protecting this family from Transylvania who have high reiatsu. Any questions?"

"Just one, how long will I be on this missions?" Ichigo inquired.

"You will be gone for six years, when the youngest turns 18." Sensing that Ichigo was shocked at the length of his mission, he added, "Do not worry about your squad, Kuchiki-san is very capable of running the squad. Paperwork isn't a big deal either, we will send you it via jigokucho. Urahara will supply you with a special gigai."

Feeling reassured, Ichigo left for Urahara's to get his special gigai. It allowed him to use his reiryoku and summon his dual Zangetsu's. After that, he opened a senkaimon to start his mission. Little did he know what he got himself into…

In Transylvania

"Vladdy, load up the hearse! We have to escape before they kill us. Renfield, get the map and Ingrid… stay out of the way." A paranoid Count Dracula told his family and servant.

The Dracula family were in a slight spot of bother after the head of the family, Count Dracula, bit a nobleman who was trying to show how vampires were not that bad. After his actions, the entire village revolted against them. A mob was currently attempting to gain access of their castle.

All of a sudden, a Japanese-style door appeared inside of the castle. Out of it walked a man wearing black combat trousers and a white t-shirt, his hair was shoulder-length spiky orange. He carried two black katanas that were sheathed at his waist. A permanent scowl rested on his face.

The stranger spoke.

"Yo, are you the Dracula's?"

The Count, Vlad and Ingrid were a little spooked at this guy. They could sense his power, the count could smell his blood so he was alive… the slight problem was that the blood smelled off, like a rotten apple or poison.

Deciding to speak up, Vlad greeted the stranger.

"Yes we are. I'm Vlad, that's my sister Ingrid, over there is my dad and behind me is our servant Renfield."

A smile took over the man's scowl.

"Ichigo Kurosaki, Soul Reaper captain of squad 13." He offered his hand to Vlad, who shook in it return.

Suddenly, the Count's face lit up. "It couldn't be? A reaper! Vladdy, he's here to protect you. Isn't that right?" His unnatural pale skin grew even lighter when Ichigo nodded the affirmative.

They explained to Ichigo their predicament and how they were fleeing to England. Naturally, Ichigo helped them escape and joined them as they fled via a motorbike.

What have I gotten myself into? Ichigo asked himself.