BLEACH: Baron Negro
Disclaimer: I don't own BLEACH or Overlord
Chapter 1: Muerte de la Fresa
Karakura
After the Winter War and the defeat of the renegade Soul Reaper Sosuke Aizen, Ichigo slowly began to lose his Soul Reaper powers after he used his final attack against Aizen. Victory cannot be achieved without sacrifice and Ichigo knew that, but he had to do it if he wanted to stop Aizen from destroying Karakura in order to forge the Royal Key.
Aizen was defeated and was sentenced to imprisonment for 10,000 years for his heinous crimes against the Soul Society. Ichigo was relieved that he defeated Aizen and saved his home town and possibly the world from that madman. But he felt saddened that he'll never see his Reaper friends again once his reaper powers permanently fade away. Not to mention his close friend Rukia Kuchiki, who wass starting to develop some affection with the orange-haired teenager.
So he spent his final few days with Rukia, just to lament the good old days they had when he first became a Soul Reaper and saved his family from a spiritual monster called a "Hollow". It was Rukia that gave him the power and he was forever grateful for her selfless act. Despite the fact that she was going to be executed for it, she was rescued by Ichigo when he entered the Soul Society and got involved in the conspiracy and betrayal of Aizen.
Rukia was there for Ichigo, she was there when he entered Hueco Mundo to save Ichigo and Rukia's friend Orihime from Aizen and his Arrancar army. Everything would not have happened if it weren't for her. She was the beginning of his new life as a Soul Reaper and sadly it's end. He'll say his last goodbye to her when she fades away from his eyes.
Karakura returned when Aizen was imprisoned and no one remembered anything except for those who had high spirit energy like Tatsuki Arisawa, Keigo Asano, Orihime Inoue, Yasutora "Chad" Sado and Uryu Ishida. But now that the scourge was defeated, life was turning normal for those supernatural teenagers, except for the rampage of Hollows but that's just a normal routine. When Reapers 'reap' them and cast Konso on souls so they can pass on into the Soul Society or be eternally judged in Hell for their crimes when they were alive.
Ichigo does his substitute Soul Reaper duties while his powers lasted. He wanted this to last as long as possible before he can return to his normal life as a normal teenager, studying in high school and going to college so he can get a job with good pay and possibly start a family of his own.
Ichigo donned his black Reaper Robes and wields his mighty Zangetsu while he confronted the un-dead behemoth wearing a skull-like mask and a hole on its chest. The Hollow gave out a roar and started slamming its fists at Ichigo, Ichigo dodged the attacks but he was slowing down since his powers were slowly leaving him and making him weak. But he endured it and hacked the beast in the head, reaping it effectively.
Ichigo dropped on one knee and grunted in pain, he feelt his energy leaving him every second…
"It won't take long for it to go." Ichigo thought sadly, despite of what happened in his life, he enjoyed his life as a Soul Reaper because it meant he would have the power to protect those who are precious to him. Be it his family, friends or even a complete stranger. He watched the Hollow flash in red and screaming in agony, he knew what this meant because he saw it happen to that hollow called "Sheiker" when it told Ichigo about its life as a serial killer that died falling off an apartment building by Yuichi Shibata.
The Hollow was a criminal that robbed before he died, Ichigo knew this because the gates of Hell appeared and flung open behind the Hollow. Ichigo watched this in horror as a giant dagger pierced through the Hollow and was dragged it inside before the gates closed and vanished.
This gave Ichigo the chills when he watched it, and it made him fear of ever going there.
"Ichigo"
Ichigo turns to see Rukia in her Reaper uniform, her face fills with concern when she saw him crouching on one knee.
"Are you alright?" asked Rukia
"Yeah I'm alright." Ichigo responded with a shake of his head "Just getting tired"
"*sigh* you fool, you shouldn't push yourself and risk your life when you're starting to…"
"I know, but…" said Ichigo before sighing sadly "I just want to live up the moment while it lasts. I'm gonna miss being a Reaper and mostly miss you. You are my friend and it will be sad for me to say goodbye"
Rukia softened her raven eyes at Ichigo and smiled sadly at him.
"I understand, but just don't do anything stupid like going on your own. Let me tag along as well." said Rukia as she give him a mock punch on the shoulder. "Come on, Yuzu is making dinner and we can't be late"
"Right" said Ichigo smiling at Rukia until he turns and shouts "Hey Kon, get your ass over here!"
"Coming." grumbled Kon in Ichigo's boy, he then turned to see Rukia. "Rukia-chan!"
Kon does a jumping glomp at Rukia but missed and crashed into some bin. Metallic crashes were heard and a bin lid landed on Kon's head.
"Ow! What was that for?" asked Kon while pouting at Rukia
"Sorry" apologized Rukia falsely "force of habit"
"Be careful, you bastard" growled Ichigo angrily at Kon when he grabbed him by the collar "That's it MY body you know."
"Whatever." muttered Kon, which earned a punch in the face by Ichigo "Ow! That hurt!"
"Shut up and get out." ordered Ichigo as he slammed his combat pass on the body and forced Kon out, reverting him into his soul candy form. Ichigo then entered his lifeless body and took control of it. Ichigo then got up from the bins before dusting himself and saying, "Alright, let's go."
"Hai" responded Rukia as she walked with Ichigo back to the clinic.
Kurosaki Clinic
Ichigo and Rukia arrived at the clinic within a few minutes. Everything was so peaceful tonight, no Hollows to reap and no souls to judge. It's like nothing ever happened, Ichigo doesn't mind though; he is happy that his family and friends are fine now that the Arrancars are decimated and their insane leader was imprisoned in the depths of Maggot's Nest for 10 thousand years. Rukia was in her Gigai so that she could have dinner with Ichigo and his family.
Isshin Kurosaki shaved but kept his beard after he trained his son to stop Aizen since the time in the Dangai was slower than the world of the living. Yuzu and Karin don't remember anything about the war since they were under a sleeping spell when the Gotei 13 teleported Karakura in the outskirts of the Soul Society.
Isshin and Ichigo decided to keep this a secret from Yuzu and Karin since that incident is past and they can now have a normal life.
*KNOCK*
The knocking of the door is heard; Ichigo got up from his seat and headed for the door. He opened it to see his friends Orihime, Chad, Uryu and Renji.
"er…what are you doing here?" asked Ichigo while looking at the four
"Renji is throwing a victory party, he wants you and Rukia to come." responded Orihime while smiling at him.
"It's also to congratulate you for saving Karakura and stopping Aizen," added Uryu who was not quite interested in the party since his hatred of Soul Reapers is still in his system.
"Er, well I gotta ask my old man first…"
"Go on Ichigo." said Isshin, as he overheard the conversation "You're a big lad, you can take care of yourself"
"Well you got his permission." Renji said impatiently. "Let's go then."
"Alright" said Ichigo as he and Rukia then left the clinic and walked with his friends "Where is it?"
"At the local park. Kisuke Urahara planned it a few days ago." responded Renji while continuing to walk.
"Kisuke." thought Ichigo with a troubled expression on his face "I don't like the sound of that…"
"Oh come on, Ichigo" said Rukia "You deserve to have some fun"
"Whatever fun that involves Kisuke Urahara deserves to be avoided for my own health." responded Ichigo while shaking his head. "I still can't forgive him for his crazy plans he gave out for us"
"Well he was president of the Soul Society Research and Development." Renji said as he understood what Ichigo meant "And it is full of crazy people there."
"Not as crazy as Kenpachi." reminded Ichigo as he shuddered at the memory of that blood lusting maniac. "He keeps harassing me for a rematch."
"Well you interest him, Ichigo" A new voice called out.
Ichigo turned to see Ikkaku Madarame with his vain friend Yumichika Ayasegawa in their Gigai.
"Well that scares me." Ichigo replied to Ikkaku while his scowl got a bit deeper. "I'm afraid to sleep peacefully at night if he does come for a rematch."
"You're just being paranoid." Renji said while waving his hand dismissively.
"If you get to be in my shoes, you'll understand." Ichigo growled out while Renji rolled his eyes.
"Whatever"
Local Park
The gang arrived at the park and surprisingly; it is like a festival in there. Full of game stalls, live entertainment and snacks catered for everyone. Ichigo was amazed at this. No creepy surprises and no weird types of food were served there. For once he was feeling relaxed around the hat and clog wearing ex-reaper. Mostly everyone was there. The news of Ichigo's victory against Aizen spread across the Soul Society like wildfire. They praised him as a hero and he earned their respect.
"Ah, welcome Mr. Kurosaki." greeted Kisuke in his cheery voice while he opened his paper fan and fanned his face.
"What is this?" asked Ichigo while looking around.
"Isn't it obvious?" replied Kisuke while still grinning. "It's a celebration for our victory and also to honor you for defeating Aizen. Stopping his plans of destroying this peaceful town"
"You do deserve it, Ichigo." said Jushiro Ukitake as he was invited along with Shusui Kyoraku, Toshiro Hitsugaya, and Rangiku Matsumoto.
"You're here to?" asked Ichigo while raising an eyebrow at the sickly Reaper Captain
"Of course." replied Jushiro with a smile. "I wouldn't want to miss this, and I'm feeling a bit better now thanks to Kisuke's medicine"
"Just follow the prescription and you'll be 100% in a few days." reminded Kisuke cheerfully.
"I'm sure I'll obey the prescription, Kisuke." Replied Jushiro thankfully. "But never mind that, let us enjoy this celebration!"
"I don't see why I'm here though." spoke Toshiro, not interested in the celebration "I have work to do."
"Oh don't be such a party pooper, Captain" complained Rangiku, as she already started the celebrations, before taking a big jug of strong sake. "Damn that's good Sake"
"There's plenty of beverages, please help yourself" said Kisuke cheerfully while Toshiro glared at his laid-back lieutenant.
"You do know I'm still a minor…" said Ichigo unsurely.
"Oh come on, your...what 16?" asked Kisuke "Don't be such a wet blanket and enjoy yourself."
"Yeah Ichigo, enjoy yourself!" encouraged Rukia, who already had a bottle of Sake in hand.
"Easy for you to say" grumbled Ichigo. "You are over 150 years older than me."
"And still young!" said Rukia with pride until she saw a petting zoo and her eyes lightened with joy. "BUNNIES!"
Rukia rushed to the Petting Zoo and played with the rabbits, everyone sweat dropped at Rukia's reaction.
"Despite her age, she still acts and draws like a child." said Ichigo wistfully while smirking.
Renji nodded in agreement before saying, "But Rukia has a point, enjoy yourself. It's a party, be a man and drink with us"
"*sigh* alright, fine" sighed Ichigo as he then joined Renji, Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the rest to a drink and enjoy their time in the party.
Soul Society
In the Seireitei, at the Barracks of Squad 1, Head Captain Yamamoto is gathering the Captains (except for Jushiro, Shusui, and Toshiro since they are at the world of the living.) Something is troubling the elder reaper when Aizen was imprisoned. The threat is disposed of but he feels uneasy and it has something to do with Ichigo Kurosaki.
"Fellow Captains, we are in a dire situation" stated Yamamoto to the gathered captains.
"What is it, Head Captain?" asked Sajin Kumamura
"I looked into the old archives in the library and discovered something far worse than Aizen." stated Yamamoto
"Far worse than Aizen? Asked Byakuya disbelievingly.
"Hai" replied Yamamoto "Does everyone remember a dangerous spiritual entity known as "Baronesa Negra?"
Karakura
A few minutes as past in the world of the living and the party was heating up. The Reapers were chanting, "Chug" at Ichigo as he was drinking a whole jug of sake in one go. Despite his age, he decided to enjoy himself and let his entire worries flood away. They cheered as Ichigo finished the jug but got bowlegs as the alcohol instantly affected his system.
"HA, Ichigo's a lightweight!" laughed Ikkaku, mocking him.
"Sh-Shut up, cue ball." said Ichigo slurred out.
Ikkaku developed a tick-mark from that remark and tried to reach for his blade.
"Them's fighting words, Ichigo…" said Ikkaku dangerously while glaring at Ichigo."You asking for a fight?"
"What if I am?" asked Ichigo, his voice still slurring.
"Then I accept the fight!" shouted Ikkaku while unsheathing his sword.
"Put the sword down, Ikkaku!" shouted Renji, trying and failing to diffuse the sitation. "It's just the alcohol talking!"
"Stay out of it!" shouted Ichigo as he got up, albeit his legs shaking. "I kicked his ass once and I'll gladly kick it again!"
"Now you're talking!" said Ikkaku with glee. "HEY GUYS! WHO FOR SOME ENTERTAINMENT!"
"YEAH!" shouted the reapers as Ichigo and Ikkaku head outside and pull out some wooden swords since they would not want it to be a fight to the death. After all, death would totally kill the party.
Soul Society
The Captains widen their eyes with shock at what Yamamoto just said. Baronesa Negra, who was rumored to be dead centuries ago, was the one responsible for Aizen's betrayal.
"Impossible! You're telling us that she corrupted Aizen's soul and made him conspire against the Soul Society?" shouted Sajin with shock in his tone.
"Hai." replied Yamamoto as he pulled out the scroll. "This was written by Aizen before he was fully corrupted over 100 years ago."
"Aizen's true confession?" asked Byakuya with widened eyes.
"That's right." confirmed Yamamoto. "And I can tell by the handwriting that he is trying to fight the corruption in order to warn us and possibly to stop him before it's too late"
"I never thought," said Sajin sadly "Sosuke was just a victim to the true villain's plans."
"But what of Baronesa Negra? Where is she?" asked Soi Fon in a dead-serious tone.
"She died 7 years ago." replied Yamamoto "Killed by a Hollow while protecting her son and heir."
"Son and Heir... then that means…" said Byakuya, realization dawning in his eyes.
"Hai, the son of Baronesa Negra is still alive." confirmed Yamamoto with a slight nod. "And to make things worse for us, I know who the child is."
"Who is he?" growled out Sajin.
"The child is..."
Karakura
Ichigo and Ikkaku were having a sparring match at each other. The Reapers cheer for either Ichigo or Ikkaku. Ikkaku grins sadistically as he continues, whacking his wooden sword at Ichigo's. Drunk as he is, Ichigo's balance and focus are still clear as he counterattacks and dodges Ikkaku's swipes and lunges.
"You're getting better, Ichigo." stated Ikkaku with a grin "You've been training."
"I could say the same thing to yo-" said Ichigo until he clutches his stomach and vomited on the floor.
Everyone groaned with disgust as Ichigo emptied his stomach on the floor.
"Damn, what did you eat, Ichigo?" asked Ikkaku in disgust.
"What do you fucking think?" Ichigo sarcastically answered Ikkaku's question with another.
"*sigh* what waste of a good fight…" whined Ikkaku as he then tossed his sword on the ground and walked away "Downed by booze."
"Hey, where are you going, fight me!" shouted Ichigo.
"Not in the mood anymore." replied Ikkaku without turning back. "I don't like fighting drunks, they're no fun."
"Oh yeah, well you're ugly." snapped Ichigo until he vomited again.
Rukia saw this and walked towards Ichigo.
"Come on, Ichigo; I think you had enough." said Rukia with concern in her voice.
"I did warn you but nooo, you insisted that I drink." groaned Ichigo as he spat a bit on the floor. "And look at me, I'm now a useless bastard with his powers going away"
"Don't say that, at least there's a bright side of it" said Rukia with a forced smile on her face.
"Oh yeah, like what?" asked Ichigo while groaning.
"You'll get a normal life again." reminded Rukia, all the while sad that she will no longer be a part of it.
"Oh...well that doesn't sound bad." said Ichigo "It's like retirement from my Soul Reaper Duties"
"That's right." said Rukia in agreement. "Come on, let's get you home."
"Okay" Ichigo agreed as he walked into the streets with Rukia and headed for the clinic.
Soul Society
"WHAT! You're telling us that HE's Baronesa Negra's son?" asked Sajin with shock
"That's right." Confirmed Yamamoto "From Aizen's confession; she was married to the former Captain of Squad 10 before Captain Hitsugaya. She also corrupted his soul and many Reapers that are imprisoned at the Maggot's Nest."
"So what do we do now?" asked Byakuya with his eyes closed solemnly.
"We must take immediate actions." replied Yamamoto "The Soul Society's sake depends on it. Captain Kuchiki."
"Hai Head Captain?" asked Byakuya while looking at Yamamoto.
"Eliminate him. He is here-by the enemy of the Soul Society" said Yamamoto with conviction in his tone.
"Head Captain, with all due respect, this will not go well with the other Soul Reapers" said Byakuya "They do see him as a hero."
"Regardless, we must act now before it is too late." Replied Yamamoto
"Hai." responded Byakuya before vanishing in a blur.
Yamamoto sighed at this and is starting to regret this. But he must do it for the safety of the Soul Society.
"Please forgive me for this...Ichigo Kurosaki." thought Yamamoto
Karakura
Ichigo groaned as this is his first time drunk and he HATES every minute of it. He reached the bridge over the river and leaned over it to vomit again.
"I'm not gonna drink again" muttered Ichigo when he was done.
"Oh stop you whining, Ichigo" said Rukia "It's not that bad"
"Easy for you to say, you're not technically a teenager." Ichigo snapped back at Rukia, who frowned slightly at him.
"Huh...idiot." muttered Rukia
Ichigo groans again while he looks at Rukia, he noticed something strange about her.
"Rukia; maybe the alcohol is fucking with my mind but I never realized that you looked so beautiful." said Ichigo with a leer on his face.
Rukia blushed at this and averted her eyes.
"It must been the alcohol." muttered Rukia. "You need to go to bed."
"Hmm...no I don't think it is the alcohol." said Ichigo while shaking his head. "You do look beautiful."
"What makes you think I look beautiful?" asked Rukia, the blush increasing on her face.
"Well your hair, your eyes, not to mention your cute obsession with rabbits." Replied Ichigo while counting off his fingers.
This caused Rukia to blush even more and accidently push Ichigo off a bridge.
"WHOA!" yelled Ichigo as he fell off a bridge and splashed into the water "FUCKING HELL, THAT'S COLD!"
"Oh god!" shouted Rukia, realizing what she done, as she rushed down the hill to see if Ichigo was all right. "Are you okay?"
"Well apart from the fact I'm now soaking wet and freezing to death, yeah I'm alright." replied Ichigo "And I think I'm starting to sober up now."
"Oh that's good news." said Rukia until Ichigo threw some water at her. "Hey! What was that for?"
"Payback" replied Ichigo, smirking at the raven haired Soul Reaper and splashed at her again.
"Why you…!" growled Rukia as she then splashed Ichigo back
The two then got in a water fight in the cold river. They fight like children in the water but they start to enjoy it. Ichigo then pulled Rukia into the water and she yelped with surprise as she splashed in.
"You idiot" said Rukia, smiling at Ichigo, and then she then moved her face closer to Ichigo's and then placed her lips onto his. Ichigo then shared in with the kiss, the moon came out from the clouds to reveal them kissing with their knees up in water. "I am gonna miss you, Ichigo"
"So will I." said Ichigo with a small, true smile on his face. "I had fun being a Soul Reaper and I'm glad I have you as a friend".
"I do wish we could be more than that." said Rukia sadly. "But unfortunately, fate drove us apart…"
"I know." Said Ichigo sadly until he shivered from the cold "Brrr, it's getting chilly out here."
"Well we are soaking wet." Stated Rukia while looking at him from head to toe. "Let's go home and we'll have a nice warm bath."
"Good Idea" said Ichigo as he and Rukia walked towards the riverbank and exit the water. "Here let me help you up."
"Thanks" said Rukia until she felt a disturbance and suddenly Ichigo's eyes widen and lost the light in them. Then he collapses into the water. This caused Rukia to gasp in shock as Ichigo's soul was severed from his body and the chain is broken.
In simple terms, Ichigo is dead. And by that, it means he is dead-dead.
"Huh...what happened?" asked Ichigo as he saw the severed chain on his chest. His eyes then widened in realization. "But how...?"
Then a demonic glow of red appeared behind Ichigo as the Gates of Hell appeared and slowly opened. This caused Rukia and Ichigo to widen their eye with shock and also fear. But to Ichigo it is pure terror as the chains flew out from the gates and started binding him!
Rukia gasped in shock, as she knows what kind of chains they are.
"Rukia?" asked Ichigo with fear in his voice "What's happening to me?"
"You are linked into Hell!" shouted Rukia with terror
"W-What?" asked Ichigo, still in shock "but why?"
"Ichigo Kurosaki, you are judged"
Ichigo then turned his head to see Byakuya Kuchiki with his Zanpakuto stained in blood. Ichigo believed he know whose blood is on his blade. But is confused at this. Why would the soul Society damn him after what he did for them? He stopped Aizen from destroying Karakura and also foiled his plans!
"Why?" asked Ichigo as he feels betrayal. His facial expression starts to change from shock to anger. "AFTER ALL I DID, YOU BETRAY ME!"
"You are too dangerous to be alive." stated Byakuya "The Soul Society has decided to banish you into Hell for all eternity so you will not be a future threat to us in the future."
"Why in God's name would I be a threat to you?" asked Ichigo until he feels the chains pulling him slowly towards Hell's gate. "I became a Soul Reaper to protect my family and friends! I have no intention to destroy those I care the most!"
"It is not what you have done that concerns the Soul Society." said Byakuya in a cold tone. "It is what you'll become that made us decide this. And as for your family, they have to be eliminated too"
"No…NO" shouted Ichigo furiously at Byakuya. "DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH THEM, BASTARD!"
"I have to. It is my mission to make sure the blood of Baronesa Negra is erased from existence," stated Byakuya without a hint of remorse.
"Baronesa Negra?" asked Ichigo confused at that name never heard before "What are you talking about?"
"It is best that you don't find out." replied Byaukya before he vanished in a blur, probably going to assassinate Ichigo's family.
"No…DON'T!" shouted Ichigo, but it's too late as Byakuya was gone and the chains are pulling Ichigo closer to the Gate. "Rukia, help them!"
Rukia just stood there, her eyes stained in tears, as she cannot reach him now that he is connected to Hell.
"Please Rukia. I'm begging you!" shouted Ichigo while he reached out his hand to her "Help me, save my family!"
"I will…" said Rukia as teardrops seep out from her eyes. She then turns away from Ichigo as he is getting closer and closer to the Gates of Hell. "I'm so sorry, Ichigo…"
After that, Rukia vanished in a blur as she tries to stop Byakuya from killing Ichigo's family. Ichigo is now alone. He reached the gate and is now entering it and falling into the infernal pit on the other side. Ichigo felt betrayed and angry with the Soul Society for damning him to Hell for all eternity.
"If I do get out of here, I'll make them pay!" shouted Ichigo as the gates closed in front of him and vanished.
Kurosaki Clinic
It was getting late for the younger sisters of Ichigo as they sleep in their beds until the morning, Isshin was busy doing his boring paperwork in his study. Byakuya quietly infiltrated the girls' bedroom and slowly pulled out his Zanpakuto. It shined a dangerous gleam from the moonlight.
"Please forgive me for this, Kurosaki." whispered Byakuya "But I must…for the Soul Society."
Cliffhanger