Several months had passed since Ichigo had asked Rukia to marry him, and now the day was finally upon them. The couple decided to have their wedding ceremony in the human world. This was decided because of two simple words…Squad Eleven. Every member of that particular squad wanted to see a rematch between Ichigo and Kenpachi, and Ichigo knew if he even set foot in the Soul Society today he would be running away from Kenpachi the entire day. The couple did however invite some Soul Reapers, such as Captain Ukitake and his two third seat officers and the entire Kuchiki clan to the occasion. Rukia decided to invite some of the members of the Soul Society Women's League, two which: Momo Hinamori and Rangiku Matsumoto; were Rukia's bridesmaids. The couple's friends from the world of the living were also going to be in attendance.

The first item on this day's to-do list was to switch to Ichigo's human body and Rukia's gigai. The couple had left Kon and Chappy in their bodies when they went to live in the Soul Society. For Ichigo this decision was made in protest. Kon had a knack for getting Ichigo's body in trouble while he was away. That was why Rukia decided to leave Chappy in the human world as well. She figured Chappy would keep Kon in line. When the couple arrived at the Kurosaki residence, Ichigo was once again greeted by a drop kick to the face by his father.

"You let your guard down son! Isshin shouted. "Besides, I can just say that was payback for last time."

"You idiot, what kind of guy tries to get the drop on his son on his wedding day? Ichigo asked loudly. "I swear if I have a couple of black eyes I'm gonna kick your ass!"

After fighting with his father for a few more minutes, Rukia convinced Ichigo to continue into the house. As they walked into the home a sudden realization hit him.

"Oh crap, I completely forgot!" Isshin yelled as he rushed into the house. He passed Ichigo and Rukia as they went up the stairs and blocked the entrance to Ichigo's room. "You can't go in there Ichigo!" he yelled a t his son.

"Why the hell not Dad…it is my room," Ichigo said with a hint of irritation in his voice.

"Because…uhhh….Because you can't see the bride before the wedding," he said trying to make an excuse quickly. "Yeah that's right can't see the bride before the wedding! He said as he tried to push them down the stairs. "Isshin you're a genius!" he thought to himself.

"Rukia's right here…even in this world we live in the same home, it would be kind of hard not to see each other," Ichigo replied instantly. "What the hell are you hiding?" he asked. He knew his father was trying to hide something, but what could it be? He ran back to his room and flung the door open. When he and Rukia glanced into the room their mouths dropped in shock. Kon and Chappy were both lying in Ichigo's bed with the sheets being the only thing on their bodies.

"Hello Miss Rukia…hop," Chappy said upon seeing Rukia's return. She still had the annoying habit of finishing all of her sentences with the word "hop" as always.

"DAMN IT KON!" Ichigo yelled.

"Hey Ichigo…it's not what it looks like," Kon said quickly.

"Oh really…I think it's exactly what it looks like Kon!"Ichigo yelled as he pushed Kon up against the wall. He turned around and punched his father in the face. "And you …You didn't even do anything to stop them."

"Well, you two were getting married soon, so I didn't really see a problem with it," Isshin said while holding a hand to spot on his face where Ichigo had punched him. "I have to admit though…I never want to hear the word hop ever again."

"Just shut up!" Ichigo yelled not wanting to hear anymore of the details. Needless to say he wouldn't be leaving Kon alone in his body ever again. The two soul reapers quickly changed places with the souls currently occupying their bodies and quickly headed out. They both silently swore never to speak of the incident again.

Upon arriving at the chapel each of them went their separate ways, until they would meet up again later during the ceremony. As Ichigo took his place he took a glance at all the guests that were in attendance. He saw Orihime and Uryu sitting towards the front of the room. The two of them had wound up beating Ichigo and Rukia to the alter by nearly a year, and Orihime was already expecting their first child. She looked like she would have the baby any time now. The two of them were holding hands, but the two of them had entirely different expression on their faces. Orihime had a big smile on her face resting her head on her husband's shoulder. Uryu on the other hand, had an irritated look on his face as he glanced around the room. Ichigo knew that the source of his irritation was not his wife, but the amount of Soul Reapers in the room. His dislike of Soul Reapers was apparently still going strong.

The ceremony began shortly after that. Keigo, Chad, and Renji stood beside Ichigo in that order while Momo, Rangiku, and Tatsuki stood on the other side. Rukia started to walk down the aisle, being escorted down the aisle by his father. Isshin had insisted on being the one who gave his "Third daughter" away, much to Ichigo's annoyance. She looked so beautiful in the white wedding gown she was wearing. It almost seemed as though she was gliding down the aisle. As she turned to face Ichigo, she saw him mouth the words "You look beautiful."

The rest of the wedding seemed to pass in a matter of moments. Before they knew it, it was time for them to give their vows. Ichigo was the first to give them. He placed the ring on Rukia's finger and spoke.

"Rukia, when you came into my life you changed my life," he said. "First you gave me a way to protect the ones I care about the most." "Then, you became the new center to my universe." "I swear through thick and through thin, I will always stay there by your side." "I will be with you in the good times, and I will be in the bad times." "This I do solemnly swear."

Now it was Rukia's turn. "Ichigo, when I first met you love was the last thing on my mind," Rukia said. "However, as time passed by and I learned about your painful past and you began to open up to me, I began to let my defenses down around you." "It scared me at first, but then I realized that solitude wasn't what my heart needed, it needed someone who would love me despite my sins." "That person was you." "I swear through thick and through thin, I will always stay there by your side." "I will be with you in the good times, and I will be in the bad times." "This I do solemnly swear."

The priest looked at the couple and smiled. "By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife." "You may kiss the bride," he said.

The couple locked lips like so many times before. However, this time seemed so much different. They were no longer Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki. They were now bound together in marriage; they were now Ichigo and Rukia Kurosaki.