PROLOGUE/CHAPTER ONE

Meeting on the Bus

Hope you all enjoy the first chapter of my new story.

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So… You want to hear a story, eh? One about treasure hunters?

Haha, have I got a story for you!

Pandora… This is our home. But make no mistake – this is not a planet of peace and love.

They say it's a wasteland; that it's dangerous; that only a fool would search for something of value here.

Then perhaps I am a fool. But do not be fooled by what Pandora appears to be.

There was a legend… Many people tell it. The legend of the Vault. My father would always go on about the Vault; even with his dying breath.

Advanced alien technology. Infinite wealth. Fame. Power. Women.

So you can understand why some little kiddos who hear the stories grow up to become Vault hunters.

Well, I have a story you may not believe. But I tell you it is true.

The legend of the Vault is real! And it is here on Pandora.

And a… let's call her a 'guardian angel,' appeared to guide the Vault hunters to their prize.

The tale begins right here on Pandora, with the brave Vault hunters, the guardian angel, a guy with natural orange hair with his apprentice and most importantly, me…

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Never give Insanity physical form

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On a dusty road during the midday of Pandora, we see a rusty bus with some boarded windows and a loot chest on top driving along, going not too fast but not too slow.

Whoops! Looks like it just hit a Skag. The poor thing most definitively did not deserve it. Oh, who am I kidding; this is Pandora it doesn't matter.

The driver of the bus was the one and only Marcus of Marcus Munitions. remember kids, no refunds.

Looking in his mirror, Marcus saw the uniqueness of his six passengers.

"Well, you all seem like an interesting group of crazies." He took a moment to think of what to say next. "Tell you what; I'll give a twenty-five percent discount to the one that gives the best introduction."

Anyone that knew Marcus would have probably had a heart attack after hearing him say that, but since the passengers didn't know Marcus at all, they didn't have to worry about an early death. Instead the four Vault Hunters and one of the other two passengers looked intrigued and so decided to try for the discount.

The first to stand up was a woman with flaming red hair, stepping forward her body changed to a strange purple see-through glow that after a couple of seconds went away and took a bit of a pose, blowing a kiss towards Marcus. Not because she was interested in him, because she wasn't, she just wanted the discount.

"Name's Lilith and I'm a Siren."

"I guess that means that there are five more out there like you.

The next was a man with a mask covering his whole head who draws his machete-like blade and spins it around acrobatically.

"I guess you could call me Mordecai. But most know me as 'Hunter', and this is my girl Bloodwing." He finishes before gesturing towards the strange bird-creature sitting on his shoulder.

"SQUAWK!"

"Cute," was Marcus' reply.

As most of the buses occupants looked towards the passenger, they saw that he was a dark skinned man who wore bits of the Crimson Raiders gear. He raised his arm to cover his face

"Roland," was all he said.

Marcus looked bored. "Soldier boy, eh? Guess with an introduction like that you don't get the discount."

The largest man on the bus stood up in the back, cracked his neck and then slammed a fist into his open palm exclaiming, "I'M BRICK AND I'M MYSELF!"

"Well aren't you intimidating. But too bad for you Ms Siren and 'Hunter' are in the lead. I hope the last two do be-" was all Marcus could say before a loud shot of gunfire sounded in the vehicle.

All eyes turned towards the only other female on the bus, surprised to see someone who only looked to be in their late teens holding some strange contraption with smoke coming out of a long barrel. They realised that the thing must have been a gun.

It was a unique weapon with a block-like look to it. Instead of it being curved all over, it had corners, the sight looked like a thin piece of steel was bent into the shape of a square and was sat on top of the gun. The strangest thing about the unique weapon was that instead of a grip and trigger, the girl seemed to just push her fingers into the side of it.

They watched as the bone-white coloured weapon turned back into a block of metal. She raised her hand and pointed out the window with her thumb.

"You're welcome." Was all she stated.

They all looked where she was pointing and saw the burning remains of a bandit technical.

The girl stood up showing that she was the shortest person on the bus, wearing a pair of black pants, black combat boots, a white button-up T-shirt and over that a brown jacket that only reaches just above her waist. Blowing a stand of her brown hair out of her face, she kept all emotion out of her face. "By the way, the names Mikasa."

Marcus chuckled and told them, "Looks like we have a winner."

Brick looked confused for a moment before asking, "What about him?"

Everyone else looked towards the final passenger, noticing that he wasn't even awake. Light snoring was heard before Mikasa leaned in close to him before smacking him hard over the head with her weapon.

"Huh, wha- uhm, who are you again?" he slurred out drunkenly.

Mikasa smacked him again, "Wake up dumbass. If you give an impressive introduction you get a twenty-five percent discount from his stores." She told him keeping an emotionless look on her face while pointing towards Marcus.

"Ahm… sure, just give me a moment." Opening the window he leaned out and everyone heard retching sounds as the man threw up.

Mordecai looked at Mikasa, "So, you know that guy?"

"Yeah, his name's Ichi-" she wasn't able to finish telling them who he was, as at that moment the man who was previously hanging halfway out the bus had returned to his seat shouting in joy while holding up a Skag Pup.

"YAY! I'm gonna call you Chad… or Sado… nah, definitely Chad." Standing up and sitting the newly named Chad on his seat, he walked towards the front of the bus where there was the most room.

Spinning on the heel of his foot dramatically to face them, the man took off his bucket hat off his bright-orange hair and rested it on his chest as he bowed before proclaiming, "Good evening young boys and girls, I am mainly known as the owner of the Kurosaki Shoten. But you kiddies can call me Ichigo!"

The man wore a strange outfit. On his feet were wooden sandals, black pants of a thin material that reached down just above his ankles, a pure white shirt that has to be tied around the waist to keep it closed, with sleeves that only just reach past his elbows. Over his shirt he wore a coat that was an even darker shade of black then his pants which reached the back of his knees and has white diamond shapes along the bottom. On his head he wears a bucket hat with black and white stripes and on the top of it is a white skull with corners instead of curves having two white stripes crossing each other underneath. (It's pretty much how Urahara looks but with Ichigos' substitute Shinigami badge symbol on top of the hat)

Putting his bucket hat back on his head, shadowing his eyes, Ichigo gave a predatory smirk before saying, "I'm sure we're going to have a terrifyingly wonderful adventure together."

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In the darkness, two beings of immense power were arguing.

What should we do if they find out?

Nothing.

Nothing!?

Yes, nothing.

What the fuck!

Listen, this is not our decision to make. It is all up to him.

And what if he doesn't make a decision you like?

Then I would force him to see things my way.

As the beings start to disappear deeper into the darkness, one of them mumbles under his breath too quiet for the other to hear.

Fuckin' hypocrite.

EXTRA

"Well, it would seem old Marcus here's gonna have ta go with Ms Kasa.

"It's Mikasa, but anyway I have a better deal for you."

"I'm listening."

"Give it to me and I'll only take a twenty-percent discount."

"DEAL!"

"...That was fast."

'Damn cheapskate.'

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[A.N.]

Ok, so I know that it's taken forever for me to update anything of mine. Especially my story True Power. Sorry for those who wanted the next chapter. A lot of stuff has happened, like no longer having a computer to use and a lot of personal stuff.

Explanation:

Mikasa- yes this is Mikasa Ackerman from Attack on Titan. Haven't watched or read the anime/manga, only read fanfiction of it. The ones that I read were crossovers with other stories and the only pairing that I read of it was Mikasa x Annie, so I will have Annie show up and that is who she will be with.

Mikasa's weapon- if you're having trouble imagining it, think of a rectangular prism made of silver coloured steel. On one of the smaller sides is where a metre long barrel slides out. Her fingers slide into anywhere on the side and all she has to do is pull back her index finger to fire it.

The appearance of Ichigo- just look up Urahara and find an image of his entire body. It's practically the same, just with a colour scheme.

The characters appearance- all characters look exactly how they looked in the first game.

Character weapons-

Ichigo- ?

Mikasa- her rifle and two blades at her hips (the Attack on Titan blades, but much stronger)

Roland- assault rifle, smg, field turret

Mordecai- sniper rifle, handgun, Bloodwing

Brick- rpg, shotgun, his fists

Lilith- elemental weapons, Phasewalk

Pairings

Ichigo x ? (multiple or only one, give some suggestions)

Mikasa x Annie

Slight Lilith x Roland in first and pre-sequel

Lilith x Maya (best Borderlands fanfic I read was one with this pairing) Maya's Story: Past, Passion, Purpose - good read

Mordecai x ?

Brick is awesome by himself… for now

Gaige x Scarlett (don't ask)

Zero x Tannis

Axton x ?

Salvador x Ellie (won't focus much on this)

Athena x Janey

Winston will die

Cl4p-Tp (Clap Trap) x no one

If you want to suggest any other pairings please do.

Like my other story I have no intention of not finishing them. It's just that the bleach manga is bringing out new things almost every chapter now. Can't wait for the next chapter so that Ichigo's new Bankai gets shown.

This chapter is only short as with Borderlands being a game I have to play and watch YouTube to make sure that I don't miss anything, so that means that it will take much longer to update. Hopefully not two years. Soz :-P

One last thing, with how many characters being in the same area, I'm thinking it would be best to do first person views in those moments. What do you guys think.

Also poll on my profile for single or multiple pairing for Ichigo.

Any other questions, either PM or ask in the reviews.

Hope you enjoy.