Chapter 1

The Meeting

It was a nice summer day as cliché as it sounds. The sun shined a brilliant warm ray of light as birds chirped, and the trees rustled in the wind. It was an ordinary day for the people in Karakura Town, all but one. Person wouldn't be the exact words to classify this being. This being of death lingers in the world of the living.

"Well I must say Tessai, I am quite satisfied with our findings," Kisuke said, pulling out his green fan to block the mischievous smile growing on his face, "It's not every day you find such a unique opportunity like this. Do me a favor will you," The smile growing into a smirk.

-Time Skip-

The following day, Ichigo had woken up from his slumber, did his usual routine, and set out to hang out with some of his friends. Around ten o'clock, Ichigo met up with Chad, Keigo, and Mizuiro. Most days, the group wandered around with no particular place in mind, so they had often run into people they knew from school. This, however, was no ordinary day.

Graduation and the incident including the full bringers were long in the past. Many people had forgotten the incident which happened those days, and carried on with their normal routine. The group wandered further into town, Keigo still running his mouth. He was the only life in the party however annoying it was. Still, Ichigo had gotten use to Keigo's stupid rants and stories and felt almost comfortable whenever he spoke. Everything was normal, Keigo being stupid, Mizuiro always on his phone, and Chad with his comforting silence. Everything was normal, and Ichigo wished it to stay that way. As usual, nothing stays normal for too long in Ichigo's life.

Not much had happened that day. The four ran into a Tatsuki and Orihime who were shopping for clothes and groceries. They also ran into other classmates, and literally ran into some people. The first time was Ichigo.

A small business man bumped into Ichigo as he was turning his head to look up to the sky. "Oi! Sorry about that," Ichigo started, and then frowned after only receiving a wave that just brushed it off.

Then there was Keigo, who freaked out after bumping into an elderly woman. She brushed it off as well and gave a hearty chortle. Lastly there was Chad, who had bumped into a large pot bellied man. All he did was give a timid yelp, looked around cautiously, and then gave Chad five dollars as an apology. Before Chad could speak, the man took off in a hurried pace. The whole group shrugged and continued their wandering.

One by one, the group broke apart, going home after a long day of wandering. Ichigo was the only remaining person after his friends broke off to go home.

"I'm home!" Ichigo yelled after closing the door to his home. Not much had changed over the years. Yuzu was still the mother of the house. His father was still an idiot, and Karin became the girl version of Ichigo.

"Oniisan!" Yuzu yelled from the kitchen, "Karin is at school playing soccer with her friends I think, and dad is still working in his office. Dinner's here if you want it."

"Alright. Thanks Yuzu," Ichigo bolted up the stair case, taking two steps at a time.

He wasn't particularly hungry, but instead felt rather dirty. Ichigo reached into his pockets, taking out his wallet, keys, phone, and a slip of paper. He did a double take. When did this get in my pocket? He proceeded to unfold it.

Ichigo,

Open your window at eleven o'clock sharp.

No name. Nothing. His alarm clock read six thirty seven. It should be enough time to take a shower and eat.

-Time Skip-

10:55. Ichigo opened his windows and lied down, his head sinking deeper into his pillow. It was these moments where Ichigo recalled the last months of peace and freedom. Hollow activity hasn't stop but has slowed down enough for him to enjoy his everyday life. Peace. It felt nice while it lasted.

The numbers on Ichigo's alarm clock scrambled itself around, reading 11:00. Ichigo had gotten up from his bed which creaked under his weight. It was probably Kisuke, making my life harder than it needs to be. Wait, hasn't Kisuke done this before. Open your window at 11:00. Wait that means… Just like last time. Ichigo flipped around only to see a large rock inches from his face. Smack!

A scowl made its way onto his face. I am going to murder him. Attached to the rock was a paper. At least he didn't make a mess on my wall like last time.

Come to the candy shop in ten minutes.

Kisuke

Ichigo gave a loud groan of frustration and dragged himself out from his room and downstairs. His father was fast asleep on the couch, the TV playing his father's favorite show. Ichigo slipped past him, careful not to disturb his father.

"Where ya going, Ichigo," Karin asked, coming out from the kitchen.

"Can't sleep. Gonna go for a walk," He lied. She shrugged and went back to her room.

The breeze of the warm night was soft. He stepped onto the sidewalk and followed the lighted path way that brought him to Kisuke's candy store. Ichigo opened the door, greeted by the dim light of the shop lights.

Urahara's head poked out from a door way, "Ahh. Ichigo you came," He gave a large grin. Smack! "Ow, what was that for?!" Kisuke whined, holding his bleeding nose.

"That's for throwing the rock at me!" Ichigo yelled, rubbing a hand through his orange hair.

"You weren't supposed to stand at the window," he muttered, still holding his nose.

"Kurosaki's here as well?" A voice came from the door way. Ichigo peeked passed the doorway. "Late as always," Uryuu's voice mocked. Another scowl plastered itself onto Ichigo's face. The room was full, seated with Kisuke, Orihime, Uryuu, and Chad all around the table.

"Now, now. Settle down," Kisuke said, waving his green fan around, "Wait, where's Yoruichi?

"I'm right here," A sleepy voice came out from under the table. A black cat popped out of the darkness, giving a large yawn.

"Alright! Since everyone is here, let's get down to business," Everyone stared, mostly confused, "Oh you're not fun."

"Hurry up, I've got things to do," Uryuu said.

"Alright, alright. What would you say if I told you that you could travel to a different world," Kisuke said, covering his face with his fan, again.

"I'm leaving," Ichigo said, turning on his heel. Kisuke reached out a hand and grabbed the back of Ichigo's shirt, pulling him down.

"I'm not done," he said, "I want you four to go with me. It is 100% safe, Yoruichi and I have tested it, once."

"When you say it, what do you mean?" Orihime asked.

"Ahh, very good question. I mean a portal," he sipped his tea.

"How did you find a portal?" Chad asked.

"I guess you could say I still like to mess around soul society, and I ended up creating a portal to another world," he shrugged, "Yoruichi and I have gone through the portal and wandered around the area. Our worlds are very similar, humans, warriors, and monsters."

"Monsters?" Ichigo asked.

"Yes, monsters. Creatures of Grimm they are called. Very similar to hollows accept for the fact that these Grimm have no soul, spiritual energy. They are just a being of darkness. Quite deadly creatures if you don't know how to fight them. However, there are schools in this world that train teens and adults to fight these creatures."

"I fail to see how we are involved in this," Uryuu said, crossing his arms.

"Simple, I want you to attend this school."

"Why?" Ichigo butted in.

"I may have made a promise to a headmaster that you four would try out for his school," Kisuke said, grinning once again. Ichigo face palmed.

"Well tell him, I've got a life to live here," Ichigo said, standing up.

"Your life is about to get messy. I can already tell you. I recommend you get as much practice as you can," Yoruichi said darkly. Ichigo's eyes met Yoruichi's golden orbs. "Give it a chance. This could change your future. It could change your destiny."