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Ch.2 I only want cake

Summary: Ichigo recalls how Yachiru help him get Rukia back

It had been five years since the war with Aizen; it had cost the lives of many warriors and friends. Ichigo, now the captain of the 5th squad, had felt himself age 40 even though his body didn't show. His frown had disappeared gradually over the past 5 years, he no longer carried all of his burdens on his shoulders, and he also no longer rush into fights. Of course only those close to him knew this, everyone in the squad (mainly the subordinates) saw him as moody, ruthless, agitated hero who would lead them to victory and became a legend.

The taichous' office was quite different from all the others, for starters it was covered in Chappy items. Rukia (who was also deeply respected) had went on a shopping spree with Hinamori and Matsumoto one day bring back 12 bags filled with anything related to Chappy. Since Byakuya had forbidden her to bring the items in to his mansion, she had decided to redecorate the Ichigo's office (hers' was already full of Chappy). There were posters, lamps, pillows and even a Chappy rug covering the office. When Ichigo had tried to discard the items, he was threatened by Rukia's Sode no mai that he had no choice. Since then the office was unofficially renamed Kuchiki fuku-taichous' second office.

"ICHINY!" the pink haired fuku-taichou jumped onto Ichigo's back and squeezed his neck. "Ichiny, lets play again"

"Sorry, I have some paper work to finish"

"But that's boring! Don't you want to play with me?"

"Not really"

"Please Ichiny!"

"No, besides it's Kurosaki-taichou to you"

"Now you're starting to sound like Shiro-chan"

"Which one?"

"Toshiro"

"I'm nothing like him"

"We'll you're starting to." She jumped off his back and pulled a drawing out of her kimono.

"I made you a picture." She held it above her head so Ichigo could her artwork of Kon and Komamura-taichou eating ice cream.

"Wow, Yachiru your drawings are getting better, way better then Rukia's." He took it out of her hands and walked over to a special (Chappy) bulletin board dedicated to pictures Yachiru and Nell had drew for him.

"Nell-chan and I were chasing the dog biscuit and koma-koma last time she was here. Hey lets play Pic-Pac-Poe again!"

"Hehe…You mean tic-tac-toe? I can't paper work'

"Please Ichiny! I had lots of fun last time!" She smiled sweetly at him, and even blinked a couple of times. Ichigo's heart melted at the look, but wouldn't let his face show it.

"Fine then… After we play you have to leave, if I don't finish these papers Rukia will start nagging at me again"

"YES! Oh by the way do you have any candy?" Ichigo winced at the thought of a hyper Yachiru, she was already at full energy but candy would have her bouncing off his chappy walls.

"Eh…Rukia ate the last one…I told her not to, but you know Rukia. Come on lets get this over with." Ichigo walked over to his desk pulling out paper and pencils, ready to start making the chart.

"Oh that's okay! Byakushi gave me some already today"

"You saw Byakuya today?"

"Yea, he was talking to Ken-Chan about you, Ken-Chan wanted to play"

"Do you know what Byakuya said about me?"

"He said that you and Rukia-Chan will never get marry, but I think he's gonna change his mind. I WIN!"

Ichigo watched Yachiru cheered, not minding the fact he lost to a child. Instead his memory took him back 3 years ago.

Flashback

Ichigo had been taichou for only a year and he was still uncomfortable with the position, much was expected from him, and he wasn't use to having a title. Hinamori Momo had tried her best to be a good fuku-taichou, but since her former taichou's betrayal could not fully recovered. Fearing that she would have another mental breakdown her friends Hitsugaya-taichou and the new 9th squad taichou Hisagi Shuhei had transferred as the new 9th squad fuku-taichou. In her place was to be Kuchiki Rukia, whom Ichigo had not reconnected with for over a year. Ichigo was excited, nervous and unsure about seeing Rukia and did not know if this would be some pleasant or regretful. Many had speculated that he loved her, but only Rukia had known since he told her before the war.

Ichigo looked up to the sky to see it was beautiful and clear, but instead of spending it outside he decided to clean out his office before Rukia was to arrive. Walking inside his office he found a pile of candy wrappers, puzzle pieces, and the 11th squad fuku-taichou.

"Hey Ichiny! Can ya help me out with the puzzle?"

"No, get out I have to clean before Rukia gets here!"

"Oh really? Ya gonna tell her you love her?"

"No way! I don't love her I just haven't seen her in a long time, and she's my new fuku-taichou, so I wanna show her how mature I've gotten."

"Then you gonna tell her you love her right?"

"I don't love her, now get out!"

"I can't leave until I finished this puzzle! It's so hard, please help me!"

He looked down to see it was an old puzzle set of a cat, a puzzle set that a 6 year old could do.

"It's not hard, you have most of the pieces upside down. Now take the set and get the FUCK OUT OF MY OFFICE!"

"I don't wanna"

With that Ichigo picked her up with one hand and threw her out the open window, suddenly there was a loud thump and a girlish scream. Ichigo proceed to close the window, which had caused the room to grow hot, but the commotion outside became louder. Yachiru was screaming revenge and Hanataro was begging her to get off him.

Ignoring them he grabbed a broom and started to sweep as fast as he could, his hands sweating from the heat, nerves, and stress.

"Kurosaki-taichou, the new fuku-taichou Kuchiki Rukia has arrived. She is waiting for-"The Shinigami was cut off by the 4th seat barging in to the office.

"My apologies Kurosaki-taichou! But there is a disturbance in the courtyard!" Ichigo had used shunpo disappearing before his subordinates. Shortly later he had arrived in the 5th squad courtyard to see that one of the walls had been vandalized, a message in bright pink paint that was obviously still wet. What was written on those walls was what shocked Ichigo the most.

"Rukia-Chan,

Ichiny loves you, but wont tell you cuz ken-Chan says he's a pussy. You should go marry him, or tell him that you love him at least. Ken-Chan said if you did you have a lot of fun playing and stuff and Ichiny has been mean lately so he needs a break.

Love Yachiru

P.S. See you at the next SWA meeting and bring candy!"

Deep angry grew within him; his subordinates notice the change quickly and slowly step away. He turned towards them with a red face and a deep growling voice.

"Get that shit fucking clean up before anyone else sees it! I'm gonna go kill that fucking brat." He took off after his target.

"YACHIRU! WHERE ARE YOU!" Ichigo bellowed at the top of his lungs in the 11th squad courtyard.

"Hey Ichiny!"

"You fucking brat! What gives ya the idea to write on my walls with lies!?"

"Ah Ichigo! You ready to get killed?" Kenpachi stood behind him with a wide grin, licking his lips at the thought of watching Ichigo bleed. Ichigo spun around and gave Kenpachi a crazed look.

"This is between me and that kid of yours! So back off!" turning back to Yachiru who was still standing in her spot. "I'm gonna tear you apart for al l the trouble you caused!"

He lunged towards her, stretching out his hands trying to wrap them around her neck. Yachiru jumped up stepping on his head and landing into Kenpachi's arms.

"Ichiny, you are really mean! You would be thanking me if ya turn around."

Confused he turned back to see that Rukia was only a few feet away, embarrassed by the way he had been acting. He expected her to call him an idiot and kick him, but she just stood there with her violet eyes wide with kindness, understanding and love. That look was something he hadn't seen since he told her he loved her.

Present day

"Ichiny are you there?"

Yachiru's voice had forced him back to reality, only this time Yachiru was sitting on his desk Indian styled with her face right in front of his.

"Yachiru…did I ever get to thank you?"

"Thank me? For what?"

"For…everything"

"What are you talking about?"

He quickly wrapped his arms around her, squeezing as much as he can without killing her, pressing his face against her shoulder he whispered in her ear.

"I lost Rukia…Then you helped me get her back. Thanks"

They stayed like that for a moment, hesitantly Yachiru hugged him back. She had never felt as appreciated as she did at that moment. Through the window a cool night breeze enter, with a hell butterfly riding on it. Ichigo released Yachiru and his eyes widen at what was written on it.

"Byakuya is…letting us get marry?"

"YAY ICHINY! Now you can get a wedding cake!"

"Cake" he asked still in disbelief

"Yea, Yumichika once brought me some from the human world! It was delicious and that's why I want you and Rukia to get marry!"

"You want us to get marry for…cake?"

"Yup, I'm gonna go play with Shiro-Chan now…oh and Ichiny, I like chocolate cake"

Yachiru ran off into the night leaving behind an astonished Ichigo, who would most likely never know that she was kidding, for the most part.

A/N: Did you miss me? Sorry I haven't been updating lately, especially since this story takes place after Love Bites, so it must be a little confusing

not knowing what's going on. Next chapter involves Yachiru, Rukia and of course Renji.

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