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Chapter 2: Karasu's POV

Hey, it's Karasu if you haven't already figured it out.

Anyway, it's been 4 months since we first came here and in that time we've already become best friends with this world's Ichigo. I guess the ability to spirits comes in handy.

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Right now, we're having a 'study' session at Ichigo's. Just so you know, we weren't doing anything funny. We just use studying as an excuse to hang out. "Okay, so let me get this straight, you the or ange haired delinquent, who wears a constant scowl, beats up bullies, sees the undead and you read Shakespeare!? What the Hades man!?" Kaiyo asked as he looked through the box we found un der Ichigo's bed. It was pure coincidence that we were doing a report on Macbeth…

Just kidding!

I may or may not have, anonymously, told kaiyo about the box when we got the report….don't tell Ichigo!

"Shut up, water boy" Ichigo growled. And with that they launched into another verbal fight which quickly leads to an actual fight…. boys.

I giggled softly at the mini wrestling match then silently pulled out a box of cookies from my bag, "How about a cookie before you kill each other?" I asked a little too sweetly….Ichigo and kaiyo stopped, looked at the cookies, then to each other, back to the cookies and back again, "Truce?" Ichigo asked. "Truce" agreed kaiyo. They each grabbed a cookie and started munching.

"Way to go King! Ya got 'em pretty boys wrapped around ya little finger!" "Mother always said the away to a man's heart is through his stomach …oh, and Mugetsu, Shut up." I thought back as my annoy ing zanpukto called out. He did nothing but laugh at my reply….sometimes I really hate the voices in my head.

Then something caught my eye.

"What's that?" I asked, pointing towards the desk. The boys looked over, "A black swallow tail butter fly…." Ichigo muttered clearly confused. Then a girl walked through the wall, but not just any girl. This was Kuchiki Rukia. "It's near" she said ominously. "Hey, who are you?!" ichigo demanded but Rukia ignored him. "Oi, shorty! Are you deaf?" questioned Kaiyo. I watched silently as she looked around, "Guys…I think she's a spirit"

Now before we continue, I'd like to say that this sudden revelation had nothing to do with the fact that I knew who Rukia was. You see after I came to this timeline I discovered that, even though my sensing abilities were still non-existent, I could identify anything near me. Basically my reister now acted like a net or bat's sonar. This caused Mugetsu to tease me endlessly about a certain bat es pada.

"Ghost my ass!" Ichigo said suddenly.

I must have spaced out…oops.

Ichigo then kicked Rukia, sending her flying into the opposite wall. Rukia stared at ichigo wide eyed and stuttered, "Y-y-y-y-y-you j-just kicked me!" "Yeah I did so?" "Interesting. The living aren't sup posed to see me, you must be defective." Rukia said all this while pulling ichigo's cheeks to find the problem….i tried not to laugh at his predicament. "What do you mean 'defective' shorty? I mean, yeah, ichigo's a little weird but then again so are you" Kaiyo said as he slapped her hands away. Again I had to hold in my laughter when I saw both Rukia and Ichigo's eye twitch. Luckily Rukia got over the height comment and said, "You can see me too?" "We all can." I said from my spot on the floor," What are you?"

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1 horrible chappy filled explanation and 2 Bakudo spells later…..

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"Do you understand now?" Rukia asked. We nodded slowly…. Well I did the boys were still upset about their new facial hair. "Good now if only i could locate that hollow…" she continued. " Holy Hera, how do you lose an oversized soul eating monster?!" questioned Kaiyo. "I lost track of it the moment I stepped into this room" answered Rukia. "Like that apparently" commented Ichigo.

Then I heard it…that all to firmilar shierk, and I wasn't the only one. "What was that?!" ichigo asked, But Rukia ignored him. "Shinigami-chan, please listen to us! Its closer then you thinks!" I tied but again she ignored us. Then it sounded again, but this time much, much closer. "H-how did it get so close?!"

Bang! Crash! "Ahhhhhhh!"
That voice…."Karin!" Ichigo screamed.

Rukia ran to the door and flung it open, we saw Yuzu lying in front of it. It made my blood run cold and instantly I remembered how my family died at the hands of the Quincy. I shut my eyes and turned away, hoping I wasn't crying, hoping the boys didn't notice.

"O-o-o-n-n-ni-nii-chan, h-h-e-lp Karin, pl-ea-s-e" Yuzu said then blacked out. "Yuzu!" Ichigo yelled. Rukia ran out of the room and down the stairs. The boys followed shortly after with Ichigo screaming, "Kara! Stay with Yuzu!" and I did. I stayed there despite every inch of my body wanting to make sure the boys were okay, that Karin was okay.

"Sure brings back memories, doesn't it…...Ichigo" Mugetsu said soberly. "Yeah…it does" I replied softly.

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I waited until things quieted down before going to check on the boys.

I wasn't surprised to see them both knocked out or a certain shop keeper talking to Rukia. So I walked over quietly, with the intent of scaring them a bit. "Not planning anything weird, right Kisuke?" I ask with a smirk. Rukia's eyes widened when she saw me, "You….." "Eh? Ah! Shinigami-chan, thank you so much for helping us out" "Uhm, your welcome" I smiled at her sweetly, causing Rukia to gasp softly (either it was the smile I picked up after 1 too many trips to the 4th division or because Mugetsu had a habit of randomly changing my eye colour I'll never know) "now Akuma-chan, it's mean to scary the injured" Kisuke scolded. Yeah right, tell that to Unahana! "Oops" I reply then materialised Mugetsu as I turned back to the house. Skilfully ignoring the 2 gold fish behind me, I said, "You don't mind carrying them inside, do you horse?" I left out his name on purpose but I let them see him. I didn't need them thinking I couldn't protect myself but also didn't give all my skills away. Mugetsu smirked, "As you wish….King" then disappeared. "T-t-that was a zanpukto?!" I looked over my shoulder with a smirk then walked towards the house, neither confirming nor denying their accusation.

"What interesting soul you have Akuma-chan" I heard Kisuke say softly.

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We stayed at the Kurosaki household that night and helped clean up the next morning. When we finally got to school it was already lunch took all my strength not to laugh when Ichigo and Orihime literally ran into each other only for Orihime to leave us with a pissed off Tatsuki.

(When I think back I feel kinda silly for not realising how orihime felt for me, but I guess it was better that way.)

Then Kaiyo, in all his wisdom, grabbed Ichigo and I by the arm and dragged us off before a fight could break out…..Such a party pooper. "Later Tat-chan!" o called out happily.

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We explained the situation to the others as soon as we got to class. Well…Ichigo did, I couldn't stop laughing and Kaiyo was no help …Dam that Seaweed Brain!

"Seriously?! A truck crashed into your living room, drove off and didn't wake anyone up?! That's insane!" Keigo said. "Tell me about it" replied Ichigo.

"Hey King! Do remember this?" Mugetsu asked suddenly. At first I thought he finally lost it, until…

"Good afternoon Kurosaki-kun, my names Kuchiki Rukia. It's a pleasure to meet you" "Hahahahahahahahahahaha!"

Needless to say, Kaiyo and I couldn't stop laugh, by the time Rukia Dragged Ichigo out the door; we were sitting on the floor, trying to catch our breath.

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"Are you sure about this Ichigo?' I asked. We were back in his room that evening, pretending to study. "Yeah….yeah I am" he answered. "Why?" Kaiyo questioned, "It's not like this will benefit you". "I know, it's just….it gives me a chance to protect everyone. Besides, it's only until Rukia gets her powers back."

I smiled sadly at that. Closing my eyes I remember exactly where that choices lead me, and that I would never regret that choice. Opening my yes I glanced at kaiyo. Wondering what's going through his mind.

I leaned forward and kissed ichigo's cheek. "You're really brave Ichi. Please remember that we are here for you." "Princess is right, berry boy. We got your back!"

Ichigo smiled, a rare smile and I refuse to admit I blushed, so shut up Mugetsu!" Thanks guys"

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2 days later…

I sat in my room going over the next turn of events, if I remember correctly tonight Ichigo faces Orihime's brother, Sora. I sighed. Standing up I walked over to my window and debated my options.

Going won't change what happens; stopping it before it happens will cause problems. "If I remember correctly, isn't when she first started developing her powers? When her brother tried to kill her?" Mugetsu asked. I hummed softly in agreement. The only choice I have is to let this play out…..but I will go, I will go to watch Ichigo. This would be the first the first time he sees what's behind the mask. "You say that like you think he can't handle it" "he can. But….." "You're worried your presence here changed that. Very well then, you should go now. Prince just got there" and with that I jumped out my window and headed towards Orihime's apartment.

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I watched silently from the shadows as orihime said her final goodbye. I walked over as Rukia used the memory modifier on Orihime. "Ichigo…." I said, drawing their attention. "Karasu! What are you doing here?" Ichigo asked as Rukia whispered "you…"

I looked at orihime"s body then back at Ichigo, "are you okay?" I asked. Ichigo's eyes widened then he smiled slightly,"yeah, I'm okay"

The next day Orihime told us the unbelievable tale of how a sumo champion blows a hole in her home with a gun.

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The next day I remembered the cursed cockatiel, it happened so suddenly that I made Kaiyo jump from where he sat by the kitchen table that evening at dinner. "Oh shit! I can't believe I forgot!" I said then ran upstairs to find my dairy, the book I use to remember the past timeline. "Uhm, Karasu?" "It's not important! Don't worry!"

I don't care what Kaiyo's seen in the past I can't let him near the Gates of Hell, because my instincts tell they're connected to something much worst where Kaiyo was born, back when he was Percy Jackson.

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The next day I managed to convince kaiyo to go to school without me, then waited half an hour before going to look for ichigo and Rukia.

After spending nearly an hour looking for them, I found Chad and Rukia fighting the hollow….well to be honest Chad had just sent Rukia flying. I stood at the end of the street and watched as Chad caught Rukia and the leeches Shirker used explode. I stood there not knowing how to help without revealing my hand. "You could always use me" Mugetsu suggested. That's right; I just need to get ichigo here faster. "Mugetsu, bring Ichigo here, quickly" "As you wish, my King". Now the only thing I need to do is keep them here, but how?!

That's it!" Hey Mister Hollow!" I called drawing the attention to me. "Karasu!?" I heard chad and Rukia shout. "Get out of here you don't know what you're doing!" Rukia said, the little bird whimpered. "Don't worry Rukia!" I said as I started throwing rocks at the hollow. "What kinda soul hunts poor defenceless birds? Wait don't answer that you are obviously evil!" Just a bit longer….."Kara, move!" and I did just in time to see ichigo kick that disgusting being in the face or mask whatever. "I'm the fast zanpukto you know, ain't I King?" Mugetsu said from the confines of my mind, I choose not to answer him. I watched as rukia separated Ichigo's soul from his body and the fight that followed.

When Ichigo killed the hollow and the gates were summoned, walked over to Ichigo and hugged him. It may have seemed weird but I knew that this fight unearthed a lot of things for Ichigo, and for me.

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"SO Karasu, why exactly are you here?" Ichigo questioned after we helped the little soul pass on. "Well…." "And who was the crazy person that said 'my King needs you'?" "Would you hate me if I told you it was a long story?"

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