Disclaimer- I don't own Bleach! (although I have an Ichigo Plushie...is it okay is I own that? *hugs plushie* IT'S CUTE!!
Hichigo- ahem!
Oh sorry! Anywho, Authors Note at the bottom so without futher ado...!
'Italics'Hichigo talking/Thoughts
Italics Ichigo thoughts (and everyone elses, hopefully the difference is obvious)
Dammit! The End is Too Near!
Prologue
And so on that day, Kurosaki Ichigo died four hours after the death of Kuchiki Rukia. Their bodies were found later that day by the 6th Division. News of their untimely death hit Soul Society like a sword through the chest. Many in Serietei mourned their passing and soon the news was passed on through Rukongai, though many did not see the importance of this terrible news.
But, in the Districts 78 and 80 two new arrivals were about to change everything.
And not for the first time either.
Chapter One- What the hell?!
78th District
Ichigo awoke to find himself alone on a dusty street. He looked around trying to find his bearings as he slowly rose off the ground. After contemplating about his surroundings Ichigos eyes widened in realisation.
'Fuck! I'm in Rukongai!'
No shit Sherlock. Took you long enough. Hichigo snickered lightly though his words lacked there usually bite, probably from his involvement on how they even got here in the first place.
Ichigo decided to ignore his hollows comment for now as he wondered around looking for a clue of which district he was in. He could already tell it wasn't one of the lower districts as the houses (if they could even be houses) were in shambles and the smell of decay was almost over-whelming.
Suddenly a large group appeared from behind the building to his left consisting mainly of badly dressed men all wielding some type of weapon. Ichigo stood before them –finally noticing Zangetsu was no longer with him. Shit, cursed silently as he watched the group approach, looking for a way out. There was none.
One man(clearly the leader –being the worst dressed and the largest weapon) stepped forward confidently and glared at Ichigo.
'What ya doin' in this district, Shinigami?' The man spat the word as if trying to rid a bad taste from his mouth, 'You ain't welcome here.'
Ichigos hopes of leaving without a fight were slowly dwindling away as the group continued to glare at him and he realised he was still wearing the shinigami uniform(1). For some reason the uniform had come with him after he died. What the hell? First I die out of my body and then come to Rukongai still as a Shinigami. Why? And where the hell has Hichigo gone?! Ichigo had noticed the Hollows presence had left his mind and the, thinking quickly, answering the leader innocently.
'I'm not a shinigami.'
The man scoffed, 'Then I'm a captain, why are you wearing a Shinigamis uniform then?'
'I stole it off some Shinigami I saw wondering around, I needed some clothes.'
'Like some Shinigami was over-powered by a weak thing like you.' The man and his group laughed unbelieving.
Ichigo tried to control his temper, this happened to often for Ichigo to snap as quickly as he used to and he was still trying to leave the situation without a fight although this man was clearly asking for it.
A chilling voice suddenly echoed out from behind the group,'He may be weak but I certainly ain't.'
Hichigo appeared further down the road, walking steadily towards the band of men trade-mark grin plastered across his features. The men parted to let him through subconsciously. Even if they did not recognise it, they knew this person was nothing like them.
The leader feigned bravado, trying to take control back into the situation. ' Another one! What the hell are you wearing?' He asked voice still no completly steady as he took in Hichigos strange white clothing, almost exactly the same as Ichigos save the colour.
Hichigo grinned, amused. 'Stole em' off some Hollow.'
Hichigos grin became more of a show of teeth and a smile and the men paled, finally realising what they were looking at.
Hichigo still unconcerned leant on Ichigo, using his shouder as an arm-rest. Ichigo smiled lightly as the Hollow chuckled quietly at him and he saw the idea forming in his mind, courtesy of Hichigo ,of course.
'Well King'He licked his chops and stared hungrily at them like a predator sizing-up its prey, 'Can I eat them?'
Ichigo appeared to be puzzleing over the answer when the men were finally overcome by fear, turned-tail and ran back down the street. Ichigo and Hichigo roared with laughter (Hichigo anyway. Ichigo laughed quietly in appreciation).
'Spinless bunch. Scared of little old me.' Hichigo tried to act innocent for the statement and failed miserably making Ichigo laughed louder.
'Come on' Ichigo suddenly became serious. 'We got to get away from here. Even if they don't like Shinigami they'll go to them now 'cause of your little performance.' Ichigo tried to glare at the hollow but failed and just began laughing again as the hollow looked affronted.
'Maybe we should dye your hair, neh?' Hichgo smiled and Ichigo suddenly got a vision of himself with bright green hair, courtesy of the hollow beside him.
'No way! No way am I letting you dye my hair!'
But too late. Hichigo grinned evily as Ichigo turned to run down the street, away from the men, and away from Hichigo.
'Maybe luminous pink would suite King better?' Hichigo said quietly so Ichigo couldn't hear.
Ichigo felt shivers lead up his spine. This won't end well.
78th District
Stuck in the 78th District Renji wandered around aimlessly, not bothering to patrol rather to stop himself from being attacked by the various gangs than to actually prevent crime. No matter how hard the Shinigami policed the area the gangs always commited crimes under their noses. It was getting embarrassing for the Sereirtei but nothing could be done.
After wandering around the back streets for three hours Renji found himself confronted by oneof the many gangs of the area. Hand landing on Zabimaru's hilt he readied he waited for the leader to come forward.
Through many gasping breaths and story being passed throughout the group Renji finally heard what happened.
'Wandering around...mindin' our own business as usual (Renji muffled a laugh at that, unlikely)...orange hair guy acting suspisous so we went to ask 'im what he was doin'...suddenly white haired hollow appears who looks just like him and tries to eat us...thought you should know as your meant ta get ride of Hollows an' all.'
Renji stared at them. Orange hair and a white haired twin hollow?! Renji, slow as ever, digested this information and suddenly blatant realisation dawned, Ichigo!.
'Where did ya last see him?' Renji asked quickly.
The men gesticulated wildly in one direction leading back along the road. 'Back along there bout five minutes ago.' One answered.
Renji shunpoed along the road hoping Ichigo was still there though it was unlikely, even Ichigo wasn't stupid enough to hang around with a hollow in tow. Why the heck was the Hollow there anyway? Feeling more confused by the minute Renji tried to sense Ichigo's reitsu. Finding nothing he stopped. Byakuya would want to know, even if it was just a hunch.
6th Division Office
'Taicho, there has been a possible sighting of Kurosaki Ichigo.'
Renji stood before Byakuya's desk watching his Captain write delicately. Even with this sudden news he didn't pause nor look up.
'I know.' The stoic Captain did not pause his writing but continued, 'There have been other reports of an unknown orange haired shinigami wandering around Rukongai in the 78th District I believe. 11th are now on the look out in the area to see if the sightings are true.'
Renji stared dumbly at his captain who looked up at him for the first time, 'Do you have anything better to do than stare like an idiot at me? Of course I would like to be kept informed of any possible sightings after all' Byakuya paused slightly and almost glared at Renji, who shivered. 'He has some explaining to do.'
Renji agreed silently. Of course, he thought.
Rukia.
80th District
Unbeknownst to Serietei a small raven haired girl was wandering about the 80th District feeling thoroughly confused and also on the hunt for a tall man whom seemed strangly familia, especially after he squealed and ran over to two girls and yelled 'DADDY'S LITTLE GIRLS HAVE RETURNED TO HIM! COME INTO HIS EMBRACE OF FATHERLYNESS!'
Oh yes, she thought. She knew this man.
End of Chapter One
Hiya! I have finally written a sequel to the End is Near, though I have no idea if it's any good!!!It hasn't been proof-read either so there will probably be mistakes so, forgive me!
What do you think? Too Slow? Too Boring? Reviews will be REALLY appreciated as this idea has been on my mind for so long now and I don't know whether to continue or not!
This will be a Ichi/Ruki fic as it is a continuation of the End is Near.(I wanted it to turn into a Ichi/Hichi but it wouldn't have made sense XD)
Please Review and tell me what you think!!!(also if you know any Ichi/Hichi stories I would love it if you can PM about them! I love to read them!!!)
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