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Well I must say this fic is my new obssesion~! I luv it soooooooooooooooooooooo much~! Oh! And someone did do fanart! It's on Devianart and since links suck, I'll help ya out. My name on Deviantart is HollowIchigoXIchigo and I put sum fics up. Now, u have to be 18, but the picture is called Do Not See It... It's so sweet~! Thnx for the artists (ya know who ya are~!) I'm interested in seeing anyone else do it too! It's my Christmas wish! XD Anywho, onwards! (oh, and now there's a contest in my group, DeathberryXHollow on there for the best pic. XD If u win, it's a one-shot from me~! Also, there are two more pics nows~!)
Chapter 3
The morning found Ichigo to be a bit sore from being practically crushed by his Hollow. God, if he's still that strong, I wonder what he's afraid of... He grumbled as he slowly rose and streatched. He walked into the bathroom and strated running a shower. As he climbed into the hot water, he let his thoughts roam. Kisuke said he would come today...maybe bring Orihime too. I'll go talk to her. She's the least likely to freak out...I think. He sighed as he shut the water off and dried himself off with a towel. As he wrapped the towel around his waist and walked out of the bathroom, he saw his Hollow sitting up, staring at him with wide eyes. "Morning. You sleep ok?" He asked. The albino remained silent, yet nodded. "Good. I can't have you screaming and thrashing all night."
"Ich...Ich...igo." He walked over and knelt down to be face first with the Hollow.
"Some people will be coming over today, ok?" One blink. "So don't worry. It'll be ok." The albino nodded and smiled a bit, making Ichigo's insides twist at the sight. Instead of the usual, maniacle grin, this was a soft, shy smile. This is...weird. He felt a hand touch his cheek and looked into concerned lavander eyes.
"You...ok?" He asked in his slow manner, cocking his head to the side, worry in his eyes. He smacked the hand away and sighed.
"I've got to get ready. Stay here, understand?" He said and walked away, leaving the Hollow alone.
Have I done something? The albino wondered and looked at his hand. He touched it and shivered. Cold...I don't like it... He pulled the blanket up and wrapped himself in it. His long hair hung off his shoulders and he took strands and began to very slowly twirl his fingers in it. He frowned as they got caught in knots and hissed when he tugged harder. This is...sad. He thought and slowly took the blanket off. He slowly scooted to the edge and managed to get his legs to hang off the bed. He took a deep breath and placed his bare feet on the cold floor and attempted to push himself up to stand.
As he did though, he felt his legs buckle and he collapsed onto the floor. Why...why can't I stand? He tried to stand again but quickly fell back to his knees. Why... He watched as Ichigo rushed upstairs, bringing to others with him. He shivered and scooted backwards as Ichigo walked up.
"What did you do?" He asked, looking him over.
"Ichigo..." He sighed and looked at his legs. "Can't...m...m-m..."
"Move?" One blink. "Alright, it's ok. Don't worry for now." The albino looked at him in confusion.
Don't worry? How can I not? He wondered.
Ichigo ran a hand through his hair as he helped the naked albino back to his feet and onto the bed. He had heard a loud thump and couldn't help but pity his Hollow as he had looked at his legs numbly. The albino continued to look at them and Ichigo turned to look at Orihime and Kisuke. "You first Kisuke?" He asked quietly. He could feel eyes looking at him in shock and he turned to see his Hollow looking at him nervously. "It's alright, they're friends of mine."
"My, quite nervous, no?" Kisuke chuckled and walked forward. The Hollow grabbed Ichigo's hand and squeezed.
"N...n...o..." He shivered and Ichigo instinctivley squeezed the pale hand comfortingly.
"It's fine." He said and let go. "Orihime, may I speak to you for a second?" He motioned to his kitchen. As she followed, he couldn't help but shudder at a small whimpering noise from his room. Ugh...this is just wrong.
"What is it Ichigo?"
"I...uhh need to get him some clothes later, after Kisuke looks at him, so you think you can...I dunno, watch him?" Orihime glanced nervously at the room and back at Ichigo.
"Su-sure I can! He doesn't look like he'll hurt much...well, not anymore..." She whispered. Ichigo sighed and scratched his head. "So what happaned?"
"I don't know...but seeing him so damned helpless weirds me out more than him trying to kill me." Ichigo admitted. Orihime made a noise like she agreed and looked back at the room.
"So...does he-"
"He doesn't remember anything Orihime, I highly doubt he even knows he's a Hollow." Ichigo said just as Kisuke walked in. "Well?"
"I'm not too sure what's wrong myself, to be honest." Kisuke admitted. "You're right about his amnesia, and he seems rather...fond of your presence. He kept looking to where you left as I tried to talk to him. His speech seems to be affected, but only when he talks. He understands things perfectly fine."
"thnaks for telling me shit I already know." Ichigo grumbled.
"Also, he's suffering a minor muscle deficiency; it explains why he can't walk." Kisuke said, pulling out his fan. "Make sure he heats and drinks pleanty of water. It'd help."
"How the hell is he suffering from that?" Ichigo asked while Kisuke shrugged. "Fine, whatever. Anything else?"
"Well...no. I have a hypothesis, but I don't wanna voice it until I'm more positive on it." He said, getting a frustratefd look from Ichigo.
"Ok, fine. I'm going to the store. Orihime, watch him and please, feed him normal food." He said and she nodded, grinning and waving as he left.
Normal...ok then! I can do something simple. She nodded and walked to make something.
"Ichigo, wait a second." Ichigo stopped as Kisuke walked up. "I do have one other thing to add; his spiritual pressure...it's very different." Ichigo gave him a confused look and he sighed. "I did tell you to check it."
"And i told you I suck at sensing that shit." He replied.
"I can't explain it...but it's safe to say he isn't exactly a Hollow anymore...not that he was normal, but not even that kind anymore. I'm believing that, in a sense, he has become human."
"Human?"
"Meaning he has a body, but it's like yours is now. It changes from Kishi to Reishi, depending on the situation." Kisuke explained. "I'm not quite able to do a full examination because I don't have enough material."
"Please, you deal with the black market of the Soul Society. How can you not have enough?" Ichigo grumbled.
"But despite that, I do think that just being with you may help him. So make him more comfortable and...maybe give him a name or something. Calling him 'Hollow' and 'albino' won't do well in public, yes?" Ichigo groaned but nodded. He could understand that much.
Having no name must be upsetting to him anyways...although it never bothered him before this... He thought. "Alright, I will. See you around Kisuke, and thanks." Ichigo turned and walked away, leaving a smirking shopkeeper.
So then...I do wonder if that's what happaned? He thought. After all, it would explain a few things...
Chapter 3 end
Not too much Shiro here sadly, neh? O.o Oh well. I have a b-day fic ta do, so this is on hold for a bit, but not too long, promise! I thought about doing some more, but I just couldn't, so i left it at this for now. Hope y'all review~!
