A/N: Again I'd like to thank everyone for their support on my other fanfiction...Well technically it's the same story but I've taken the time to correct and mistakes I might have made.

But I hope and pray that everyone continuest to read and review...Well everyone who was following it before. To those of you who are new to the story, expect updates once a day.

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Phoenix felt himself floating through a bright white void. He had no idea what was going on. "Where am I?" he asked himself. "What…happened? I don't remember anything. Am I dead?" he asked himself.

But he didn't know what was about to happen. Suddenly he heard a voice that didn't sound like a voice he could trust.

"Can you hear me, Phoenix?" the voice asked. Phoenix looked around, trying to figure out who was speaking. But it was difficult because the voice seemed to come from every direction.

"Who are you?" he asked. "You shouldn't concern yourself with that at the moment." The voice replied. "What is more relevant now is the truth." The voice explained.

"Truth? The truth about what?" Phoenix was confused. "About what happened to you. About why you can't remember who you are, where you are, or what you did. I know everything about you. Like your name is Phoenix."

The voice explained. A few memories from his past came flooding back to his mind. There were still too many blanks. But before the mysterious voice could continue, he heard another voice speaking to him which was telling him to wake up. At that moment he opened his eyes and realized he had only been dreaming.

"Hey mister are you ok?" he heard the voice of a young man ask before his eyes adjusted. "I don't think so." Phoenix replied. "I don't remember anything. Not who I am, what I did, or even where I was last or where I am now." He explained. The young man laughed.

"Well I could tell you where you are. You're in Soul Society, Rukon District 77." The young man replied at the same time that another man entered the room. The boy's father, he guessed. "Son, why don't you give the man some rest." He suggested.

"No it's alright I don't mind." He replied. "Soul Society? Does that mean I'm dead?" he asked. "Only your body." The man answered. "The names Aurin. Allow me to explain." He said before going into a brief explanation of how souls leave the body.

"Your soul is held down to your body by your chain of fate. The soul can survive for a short period of time outside of the body as long as your chain of fate is still intact. However, once your chain of fate has been severed, there is no chance of your soul returning to your body."

One of two things happens at that point. Either you come to terms with your death and enter Soul Society, or you remain tied to the world of the living by some unfinished business or thoughts of a loved one."

And if that happens, and you remain like that before a soul reaper can send you to soul society, you become a hollow."

"A hollow?" Phoenix asked. The long winded explanation had him going in circles. "They are most notable for their masks and the giant hole in their bodies. Unless you're a soul reaper, stay away from hollows."

They hunt for spirits and only soul reapers are equipped to deal with them." Phoenix nodded. "Thanks for the warning. I think I'm going for a walk." He said before standing up. "You sure you'll be alright?" asked Aurin. "Yeah, I'll be fine. And thanks."

Phoenix left the house and stepped out onto the street. Life in Rukon District 77 was rough and it showed. There really weren't many nice people, the streets were unsafe, and everyone there lived in poverty.

And yet, Phoenix was still somehow proud to call this place his new home. He wondered what he was going to do with his new life, or rather, his new afterlife.

His thoughts were interrupted by a loud roaring noise that came from behind. He turned to see a hollow standing behind him, reaching its hand toward him. His eyes instantly filled with fear.

This creature looked like it was about to have him for lunch, which wasn't far from the truth. But before the hollow could take hold of him, it was cut in half from behind. The hollow dissolved, revealing Phoenix's savior.

"You alright?" Ichigo asked before realizing who he was looking at. "Wha?! What the hell are you doing here?" Ichigo asked. "Huh?" Phoenix replied in a confused tone. "Wait, do I know you?" he asked.

"So he doesn't remember what happened between the two of us. I guess it's a good thing." Ichigo thought. "Well?" Phoenix asked. "Well what?" Ichigo replied. "Do I know you?" he asked again.

"No. Why should we know each other?" Ichigo replied. Phoenix got the idea that maybe Ichigo was hiding something from him. He was right, but he put it to the back of his mind.

"That was awesome. The way you killed that thing back there. It was a hollow right?" Phoenix said. "Yeah that's right." Ichigo replied. "And that sword you carry is awesome. What kind of weapon is that?" Phoenix asked.

"Weapons like these are called Zaanpaku-to. Only soul reapers can carry one." Explained Ichigo. "Sounds like the kind of job I would enjoy." Remarked Phoenix. "I won't lie to you. It is pretty awesome getting to fight all the time but it has its downsides too. But if you're interested then head on over to that building over there." Ichigo said before pointing him in the right direction.

"That's the Rukon District 77 Soul Reaper Academy Testing Facility. Go over there, take their test, pass it and you'll be sent to the Soul Reaper Academy. After four years there, you'll become a soul reaper." Phoenix nodded gratefully.

"Oh by the way, I don't think I got your name. My name is Phoenix." Ichigo nodded. "I'm Ichigo Kurosaki." Replied Ichigo. Phoenix nodded again. "Thanks again for saving me." He said before running off. Ichigo sighed. "Well I don't know if he was totally evil before, but I don't think it'd be best to tell him the truth just yet."

End Of Chapter Two, A New Life