I haven't updated this story in a while well no I have and here it is...
Pay no attention to the chapter 6 title it is for another of my stories and it is the title. I just happen to be using the chapter for a flashback moment in my new story, which is the one you are reading. The chapter 2 title is going to be listed below the chapter 6 title which is why you see it there. if there is anything at all wrong with my writing please let me know I am a pretty understanding guy so don't think you offend me unless you are trying to which I am still fine with. Reviews really help and I know that people are reading this because I can just check the stats to see how many hit I have. So please leave a review.

Chapter 2- the Conclusion is the Beginning

[Start of flashback]

(Chapter 6-Cielo Oscuro)

"Hm, I don't seem to be able to fight at the power I was able to fight at years ago. You're lucky boy, because if it wasn't for that seal I was in you'd be dead in a matter of minutes," arrogantly states Arturo Plateado as he smirks a grin of death towards Ichigo's agonizing face. His power is more erratic, dark and spiraling out of control, he places his hand atop his broken mask. Brushing the dirt off the side of his mask he goes for a second go against Ichigo.

"Want more, he," states Ichigo as he too goes for a second duel with Arturo "but this time I will show you my true power." His left hand cloaked in a mask of darkness, his hollow mask begins materializes. He puts his hand slowly and gracefully atop his mask; with on firm grip he shatters it in to releasing the hollow powers sealed within. "Now, let us have a real battle, Arturo Plateado."

"Yes lets," confirms Arturo as he takes a swing at Ichigo's arm. Cutting it off, his arm falls to the ground, but before it can get all the way down it crumbles into dust. His eyes staring at Ichigo his menacing grin reaches its peak of insanity.

"Hm, well, well, well, it seems that you've underestimated my true powers there Arturo," smirks Ichigo as the arm that was cut of goes through high speed regeneration. His arm intact however, it seems different as if something is wrong. "So, you noticed to?" asks Ichigo as he notices Arturo's grin fade into a smile of fury.

"Why does your wrist have fur on it Ichigo Kurosaki? Is this what happens when you regenerate your body?" asks Arturo as his grin reforms on his face. As the two continue with their onslaught of attacks Ichigo keeps recovering his body parts. At one point Arturo even managed to cut lose his zanpaku-tô holding arm.

However, that arm regenerated the fastest, so Ichigo was able to clench his zanpaku-tô before it fell to far "So, do you like this power of mine? And in case you're wondering, that black steam pouring from my hand is the power of the Hôgyoku," states Ichigo as he answers his own question "before Aizen organized this attack on the World of the Living, he infused it into my hand so I can turn into what you…"

"Listen, I only used that method because I know what the Royal Family was planning to do," interrupts Arturo as he states his annoyed expression towards Ichigo.

"Yeah, what where they planning to do?" asks Ichigo as he gets intrigued in the conversation.

"They were planning on creating an army of hollows like me by creating more Hôgyoku's for the conversion of this form to be stable. After that they were going to invade another dimension so they can locate a zanpaku-tô that has the power to penetrate space and time," informs Arturo as he moves closer to Ichigo to whisper something in his ear.

*inaudible words muttered into Ichigo's ear*

"Please do not repeat what I just told you to anyone, but the ones that you plan on bringing with you. Oh, and make sure they are strong, too, so you are able to kill them all," states Arturo before he leaves the battlefield. Ichigo staring in amazement, he turns towards the other soul reapers trying to eavesdrop in on the conversation.

[End of flashback]

*getting out of bed*

"Did you sleep well Ichigo?" asked Orohime as she passes Ichigo his food. The room filled with the scent of eggs and the dedication of cooking conspired by Orohime.

"Oh, sweet thanks Orohime, that's very nice of you," states a still groggy Ichigo as he begins to eat his eggs.

"Do you want some of the left over ramen?" asks a blushing Orohime as she stares at Ichigo's smooth face.

"Hm, did I hear that you had some left over ramen?" asks Naruto as he walks into newcomer's house. Staring his face his giving a puzzled look as to why Ichigo and Renji look so different from yesterday. "You two (2) look different from when I first saw you two (2). Why is that?"

"Last time you saw us Naruto, you were looking at us when we were shinigami. Right now we are in our gigai's; a gigai is a human body that we souls must be in however, Ichigo isn't dead yet so that's his real human body, mine is the fake one," states Renji trying to get rid of Naruto's confusion as he gets accustomed to their ways of living.

"Interesting, I didn't know that about you guys. Well it can't be helped you've only been here for what, like three (3) days," states Naruto as he moves towards Ichigo. Their motivations for living different, yet the same, they show each other the utmost respect in any situation thus far.

"Hm… what's up, you come to ask something Naruto?" asks Ichigo as he reaches for the bowl of ramen in Orohime's outstretched hand "thank you Orohime."

"You're welcome Ichigo," blushes Orohime as she retracts her hand back to her side. The two (2) new friends continue with their previous conversation as Orohime enters another room only to peer through the slit in the two (2) doors to see Ichigo's innocent face.

"Well, what do you say, do you want to compete in the Chunin Exam?" asks Naruto as he wonders at the power Ichigo might have. His staring continues for a full two and a half minutes (2½) of awkwardness. His eyes are finally brought towards the differences in Ichigo's wrist.

"Oh, that, it is nothing to worry about I just did something to my hands when I was back in my world."

[Another flashback]

Through high speed regeneration… His arm intact however, it seems different as if something is wrong. "So, you noticed to?" asks Ichigo as he notices Arturo's grin fade into a smile of fury.

"Why does your wrist have fur on it Ichigo Kurosaki? Is this what happens when you regenerate your body?" asks Arturo as his grin reforms on his face.

[End flashback]

"Just leave it alone Ichigo, we already forgave you for what happened," stated Renji as he gets concerned about Ichigo's current situation and mental health. His face is filled with sadness and a deep understanding towards Ichigo's current state of mind.

"So, you do care about me Renji. For a second there I thought you forgot all about me," states Ichigo sarcastically as he stares at the sympathetic expression on Renji's face. Their staring penetrates the pain in the room and lifts Orohime's spirit enough to give her the confidence to put out her voice.

"That's right Ichigo, we all care about you, don't worry; nothing bad is going to happen to you while you have your friends by your side," confronts Orohime as she pours every last ounce of her feelings into that speech to Ichigo.

"Thank you, all of you. What you're doing is the best that I ever could have asked for from friends like you," states Ichigo as his eyes swell up with tears of happiness.

*drying eyes*

"Besides if it wasn't for you Ichigo we wouldn't even be here today," stated Orohime and Renji simultaneously as the try and cheer Ichigo up. Unable to understand Ichigo's sorrow and pain Orohime's eyes, too, swell with tears.

*getting up*

"Here, let me do it Orohime, you've done enough helping so let me help you," states Ichigo as his finger gently sweeps away the tears under Orohime's eyes.

the end of chapter 2 I'll post chapter 3 soon so reviews will help please and don't forget the polls pertaining to chapter 5