Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN BLEACH OR HARRY POTTER! I OWN ONLY THE PLOT AND ANY ORIGINAL CHARACTERS THAT COME UP WITH THE STORY.
AN: all characters are going to be out of character for the most part. Slightly AU and may or may not follow anime. Will accelerate meeting between Ichigo and the Visoreds. May skip arcs or may not.
AN2: Ichigo is able to sense reiatsu better and can tell who is who. For people who have a problem with where my story is starting, just wait. There will be a flashback chapter coming up that will explain a few things.
Recap:
I could feel my sisters move in their sleep as they both settled into a deeper sleep. I murmured a shield spell as I laid my hand on the door. The door lit up and then faded. Only blood and Renji could get through rendering it impossible for kidnapping to happen. All of the guys were in Ichigo's room. I could hear talk of the three classes of hollows. Tension was high and the temperature was freezing. I knocked quietly and silenced reined.
"Come in Pyro,' Ichigo's voice called. I took a breath and allowed Blaze to warm my skin before going in. I opened the door to see Ichigo on his bed, Renji sitting in a chair and ice sitting in the window. I let my fiery reiatsu to flood the room heating it up.
Chapter Two: Confrontations and Understanding (part two)
"I don't want to know what caused the freeze nor do I care. What I need to know is who will be teaching what to my brother," I said sitting next to Ichigo and grabbed his comforter.
"I will be teaching him about his zanpakuto and further his knowledge in kendo. The captain will be going over kido and academy information that is enough to get him to pass the officers tests. This leaves you with meditation and handling the hollow," Renji answered and pulled me into his lap.
"With the accelerated pace we'll be putting him through, he should be reach Abarai's level in a matter of weeks. With his visored training complete he will be at a captain's level if not higher," Hitsugaya added, his teal eyes peering into mine. I shifted in Renji's lap causing him to muffle a groan. I slid my hands into his shirt.
"Holy fuck! Where have your hands been?" Renji yelped pulling my hands from his shirt. I giggled lightly and leaned against him.
"Babe my hands are always cold after a while. I'm always cold, which is why I wear sweaters all the time. I am pretty sure I am colder than iceman over there," I said moving closer to the heat of Renji's body.
"I highly doubt that pyro. I am the master of ice and snow. I wield Hyourinmaru, the strongest of the ice zanpakutos," Hitsugaya said disbelief showing in his voice. I got off my boyfriend and walked over to the ice user. I reached out and placed my hand on his chest. His eyes widened and he shivered.
"You may be the master and wielder of the coldest zanpakuto but I am the coldest blooded person you will ever meet," I said a challenge lacing my voice. Renji growled lightly pulling me back to him, his hands brushing my bare arms.
'Hey now, I'm the only you use that tone with. I don't share,' Renji's voice said. I nodded and shivered as images of what he wanted to do to me flashed through my mind.
"Don't tease my sister. I don't want that happening in my room," Ichigo said frowning. Hitsugaya reached out and touched the back of Ichigo's neck. My brother blushed and his frown deepened.
"Pot meet kettle," I said smirking at him. Ichigo growled and stood up.
"Come on, I'll show you where you will be staying," he ground out moving out of his room. I giggled and followed him out. Renji grabbed my belt so I wouldn't run from him. I sent a smoldering look and continued on my way. He smirked but didn't let go. Hitsugaya growled and brushed past us. I sent the ice user a puzzled look before I looked to my boyfriend and he was scowling.
"Calm down lovely. He is jealous and he doesn't like the feeling," I said and pushed past both men.
"This was my mother's room when Isshin was away at a conference. I hope its okay?" Ichigo said his voice soft. I raised his head and looked into his eyes.
"It's quite fine little brother. Your mom was an amazing woman when she was living. She would be proud of you," I said and hugged him. He shook and relaxed in my embrace. Scath started to resonate with Blaze in my mind.
"Renji take my brother and go into the girls' room. Protect them with your life. I want you both in reaper form. It appears as if the vasto lordes want some trouble," I said popping a soul candy into my mouth. Hitsugaya followed my example and popped a pill. Both of us left the house and took off towards the disturbance. I took a deep breath and woke my hollow up.
'Time to come and play Blade,' I called out into my mind scape. Rows upon rows of books met my eyes and the ceiling of my inner library was clear allowing sunlight in. A couch was located in the center of the bookshelves. Three figures turned to me and I waited.
'So you felt our kinsmen then,' a soft gravelly voice answered me.
'Hai and they want to fight,' I replied. My hollow stood up and walked towards me.
'Are we fighting together or do you want my strength and power?' Blade asked me. I looked into her gold eyes and replied.
'We are fighting as one Blade. I would be dishonoring you otherwise. We are one and the same just like Scath and Blaze is one with us,' I answered honestly knowing if I answered any other way my hollow would beat me bloody.
'Then I shall help you. They are looking for as leader. They will seek out Aizen to turn them into Arrancar but will remain loyal to their leader. If we win we will have spies among the enemy,' Blade said giving me the information I would need.
'Thank you Blade. Just to make sure you are aware that we are going to be training my brother with his hollow,' I said and saw a positive nod in return. I left my mind scape and opened my eyes to see eight vasto lordes in front of us. Hitsugaya stopped abruptly and drew his zanpakuto.
"Sheath your sword Ice, you don't have the power to take on one of them," I said from his side. He shot me a hard look before doing as I said. One of the hollows in front of us started to walk towards us. I raised my hand and pulled my mask over my face. My hollow mask looked like that of a fox.
"Are you the one they call Fox?" it asked me. Its voice was like a person running their nails down a chalk board.
"Hai, I am Fox. I haven't gone by that name in a little over two hundred years due to being in prison. What is it that you and your kin want with me," I said politely and bowed. The hollow looked shocked that I would show such respect.
"We wish to find a leader and to avoid extinction. There are only twenty of us left. The rest are Gillian and adjucas," the hollow said. I stared into its eyes and saw the truth.
"How am I factored into this if what you seek is a leader?" I asked Blade already bleeding through me.
"I want to fight you. If you win we will swear fealty to you alone. If I win we will join Aizen no matter if we do not want to," the hollow answered. I thought for a moment for a moment and turned to my partner. The frosty captain shook his head no.
"I will fight you for two reasons. The first is that I do not want Aizen more powerful than he is. The second reason is that I want an everlasting balance for all three worlds," I said the seal holding back most of my power melting away. My reiatsu surged out like a wild fire; black and red flames licking the sky like embers. I reached up and drew both of my zanpakutos. A dark blood red 'x' lit the sky.
"There will not be any kill shots. The first one to be rendered immobile wins," I said sliding into a battle stance. The vasto lorde nodded in acceptance and attacked me. I blocked his punch with my forearm. I skidded back a few inches from the force of the attack.
'Damn. I haven't felt a hit like that in ages. This will be interesting,' I thought causing Blade to cackle like a hyena. I smirked and connected my zanpakutos at the hilt. They merged together to form a double bladed staff (Think of the light saber from the sith lord in star wars phantom menace). The blades were black and red. When they caught the light it seemed as if there was blood smeared on a white blade.
"That is an impressive weapon. What do you call such a magnificent tool?" the hollow asked looking at the blade with awe.
"This is Scath Blaze; Guardian of the Black Flames, Mistress of the Shadows. Let me show you what she can do. Solas mo bhealach, Scath Blaze," I answered and spun my zanpakuto above my head before double slashing quickly at the hollow in front of me. The speed of my attacked surprised the other, allowing for a full impact. Twin gashes appeared on the vasto lorde's chest. It fell to its knees gasping for air.
"Part of you is Shadow; therefore, you fall under my power. I am the strongest of the twin zanpakuto wielders. Shadows and Fire are my home," I said to answer the questioning look it gave me.
"Apparently paralysis as well; I cannot move," it said relaxing. I sheathed my blades and pulled my mask off.
The other vasto lordes formed a circle around us and reached out their reiatsu connecting it with mine. As these eight formed a bond with me, twelve more showed up. They connected with me as well. The power being generated was enough to bring captain Hitsugaya to his knees. I spared him a glance and was pleased to see that he was turned on by the power I had and at the power I was receiving. I closed my eyes and allowed the full force of my reiatsu loose, cementing the bonds between me and the vasto lordes.
"What is it you would have us do Mi'lady?" a small voice asked from behind me. I took a breath and allowed Blade to leak through.
"I want all of you to infiltrate Aizen's base. Seem like you are loyal and he will turn you into arrancar, meaning you will be hollow but have the powers of a soul reapers. I want you to put feelers into all of his forces. News of my release hasn't been made known. Keep me quiet until I give the signal. We will raze his base to the ground when the time is right," I said grinning as howls filled the air.
"Zoren, Cyrus, Kyra. You will be the first to approach. Then send word for the others to start coming. You will start this mission and I will be the last to arrive at his base," the wounded hollow said catching my attention.
"Hai, Kyu," three vastos answered and opened a portal back into Hueco Mundo. I motioned for the others to go back to hiding and to watch for trouble. Once they left I turned to Kyu. I closed my eyes and ran my hands over him, healing the damage. I stopped abruptly as I caught a single memory, my eyes snapped open to stare at the visored in front of me.
"How are you still breathing?" I asked growling lightly.
"I was taken in by the vasto lordes shortly after I forced you to leave Hueco Mundo with Tousen and Gin. The forced transformation wasn't pretty so I allowed the process to turn me fully into a hollow. Our generation was the most powerful to enter the academy. Tousen and Gin were never as powerful as we were. This is why Aizen wants power and god hood. He knows he is weak compared to the Fox and Wolf of Sereitei," Kyu replied looking into my eyes. I saw the truth in my brother's eyes.
"I am glad you are a live brother. Now I know I can kill Souske Aizen. I have sworn a blood oath to this," I said and resumed healing him. It took twenty minutes to heal my brother. Once he was healed we both stood up.
"I must get back before I rouse eyes not yet ready to be roused," he said hugging me. I merely nodded and watched him leave the world of the living.
"That was stupid and dangerous," Hitsugaya said crossing his arms.
"That wasn't stupid. You believed the lies our ex lover drew with Gins loyal ass. You are all caught up within the puppet masters' control. I was lucky he loved me at the time or I would be as the same mind as you. He betrayed me long before you or Hinamori ever came to be," I said looking him in the eyes. Hitsugaya flinched and looked away. He knew I was right and was playing stubborn.
"Let's go home and get some sleep," I said and headed back towards the clinic. Hitsugaya followed at my side a moment later. We did not speak on the way back. I didn't know what to say and I needed Renji. We arrived at the clinic and went into the apartment.
"Renji, Ichigo! We're back," I called and slid into my gigai. I sat on the couch and curled up. Both guys came rushing downstairs. Ichigo went to Hitsugaya to look him over and Renji came to me and did the same.
"So what happened?" Renji whispered pulling my tired body into his lap.
"There were eight vasto lordes waiting for us. One of them came forward and we talked. They were looking for a leader. He and I battled which led me to be the Mistress of the Vasto Lordes. I need to inform the head captain of this new development," I said summarizing what happened. My strength was fading signaling my need to sleep.
"That can wait until morning. Let's get you into bed," Renji said picking me up. He nodded at the ice captain and my brother before taking me upstairs.
(Normal POV)
"What else happened Toushiro? I know that was the shortened version. What the hell happened?" Ichigo asked pulling the white haired captain into his lap. Hisugaya laid his hand on Ichigo's arm and showed him what happened. Ichigo just shook his head and placed a kiss on the captain's lips.
"I'm sure that Renji is going to stay with my sister. Do you want the other bedroom or do you want to stay with me?" Ichigo asked his short lover.
"I think I will stay with you. Neither your sister nor I want to be alone. Especially when our emotions are high," Hitsugaya answered leaning his head against Ichigo's shoulder.
"All right. Let me lock up and then we'll head to bed," Ichigo said and got up off the chair he was sitting on. Hitsugaya merely watched with amusement as Ichigo scurried about the apartment. A few moments later, Ichigo came to stop before the ice user.
"All set, let's go up to bed. I have a feeling that shit is going to hit the fan tomorrow," Ichigo said grabbing Hitsugaya's hand and leading him up to Ichigo's room. Both boys stopped at the landing when they heard someone singing. They slowly approached Alexis's bedroom door. The door itself was partially open and the guys could see that Alexis was singing to Karin and Yuzu. Ichigo knocked lightly and Renji opened the door to allow them in. the red head put a finger to his lips to keep quiet before going over to the bed and curled up next to Yuzu. Ichigo went to the chair and sat down. He motioned for Hitsugaya to join him. The white haired man stayed put for a few minutes as everyone got settled. He shook his head and went to sit with Ichigo. Once everyone was comfortable again, Alexis started singing again
"Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who can before
They are calling
From across a distant shore"
"Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You're only sleeping"
"What can you see on the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home"
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass"
"Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time"
"Don't say, "We have come now to the end"
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again"
"And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping"
"What can you see on the horizon?
Why do the whit gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home"
"And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West" Annie Lennox Lord of the Rings Return of the King soundtrack
Silence met Alexis's ears when her song finished. She smiled and got up from the bed to get extra blankets. She hummed quietly so as not to wake the occupants of the room. She placed the biggest blanket over Karin, Yuzu and Renji, then put another blanket over her brother and the captain before leaving the sleeping occupants to dream peacefully. She headed downstairs and went into the kitchen to start some tea. She raised her hand and a barrier dome formed. She then placed her hands together and summoned her hollow. A small ball of light appeared before it formed into a replica of herself.
"You are worried about the coming war aren't you?" Blade asked accepting the tea cup handed to her.
"I am to a point. I am more pissed off than anything. Souske isn't a stupid man, forgetful of some things but not stupid. Right now we have the advantage because he doesn't know I have been released and that I have the lordes in my corner. I am afraid that both of my subordinates will force my hand and cause their deaths. They are my family. I don't know if I could kill them," Alexis confessed to her hollow. Blade stayed quiet for a moment before she pulled her partner into a hug.
"I don't think you will have to worry about them. Once they know that you are here they will come to you. I know they love you, that bond is stronger than anything. Talk to your grandfather and tell him about the pact they made with you," Blade said looking into Alexis's green eyes. The visored nodded before Blade steeped into her. Once they were merged again Alexis went to the couch and lay down. Sleep came quickly for the oldest Kurosaki child and worries were forgotten for the night.