Chapter 4: Classes and Training Begin
Note: I don't own any of the characters from Bleach or Blue Exorcist. I'm just borrowing them and using them in a crossover to entertain you guys.
A/N: I hope you guys are in for a real treat today. Today's the day Ichigo starts school at True Cross Academy! To make it a little bit easier and include everything I wanted to in this chapter, I had to summarize what happened during Ichigo's first half of the day. However, I'm telling you, you won't regret what ends up happening as the chapter moves along. Anyways, here's the next chapter!
Ichigo's POV
(Tuesday morning- Ichigo's Dorm Room)
Today was the first day that I would start the cram school program at True Cross Academy. I'm excited to finally start classes and witness something new. However, I'm actually also quite nervous for what if my inner hollow were to somehow take control of me during class. There would be a good chance I would hurt the other students and then, they'll view me as some sort of monster. Could they ever accept me as one of their own, if they were to see my other half? I finished getting ready, but still with that thought in the back of my mind. The same thought kept popping up and haunting me to where I was getting a chill up my spine. I would just have to deal with for the time being and try not to show any fear in my eyes. Since Demon History was first, I had to grab that weird key that Mephisto gave me, but there was one problem. HE DIDN'T GIVE ME ANY FREAKING INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE THIS GOD DAMN KEY! Oh well, I'll figure out how to use it in a little bit. I still had 45 minutes before class starts, so I'll eat breakfast and then find out how to work it.
(30 minutes later)
"That breakfast was great! Thanks for making it on such short notice, Ukobach." Ukobach then gave me a thumbs up and I could tell that he heard what I was saying to him. Now, the question still remains 'how do I use this god forsaken key'?
Then, I started to hear someone come down to the first floor and towards the dining room. When he walked in, the kid looked about my age, he was tall, had black hair, was wearing a different uniform than I was, and had glasses. Maybe this kid can help me with my key problem. "Is there any way you can help me? I'm Ichigo Kurosaki and I'm the new student at the cram school, but Mephisto gave me this key and I don't know how to exactly use it."
"Yeah, I can help you out. I was actually heading to the Demon History class anyways. My name is Yukio Okumura by the way and I'll be your teacher for that class."
"Wait, you're a teacher at the school? But, aren't you a little young to be one?" I asked him.
"That's true, but I'm also the youngest exorcist in history for I've been training to be one since the age of seven." Yukio added.
"Wow, you started to train to be an exorcist at that young of age, impressive." I said in a cool tone. Then, I remembered that he also had a twin brother, but before I could even ask him, he started talking.
"If you already knew you were going to be living in this dorm, Mephisto must have told you that I have a twin brother named Rin Okumura." Yukio said, already having an idea that Mephisto told me this information. "I had him leave early, so he could be on time for once. But that doesn't matter right now; you'll be having class with him shortly. Shall we head out then?"
"Yeah, sure let's head out." I stated, but still had that same thought on my mind.
"Also, don't be nervous I can already tell you'll do just fine. Don't show that scared look on your face in front of the students. I'll make sure that they give you a warm welcome and accept you into class just fine." Yukio told me, knowing something was on my mind. I thanked him for saying that, since it did lighten up my mood a little bit. Yukio then taught me how to use the key and then we headed out to Demon History.
(Lunch Time)
Luckily for me, I was able to get a sandwich from the lunch because they really went fast. Rin and Yukio asked me if I would join them for lunch and I decided to take their offer and ate with them.
So far, the day was going well, better than what I had expected. In Demon History, we learned that Gehenna and Hueco Mundo are parallel to one another. The demons and hollows tend to travel back and forth from one world to another. With the demon invasions that have been happening at the school lately, over half of them are demons while the rest are hollows. At least now I know what I'll be up against tonight when I go to fight them. Still, one thing puzzles me and that's the last thing we learned was hollows and demons can only leave and enter into the different dimensions, without the leader's position. Something's up and I'm going to figure out what this Satan guy is planning.
After Demon History, I went to three of my five regular classes at True Cross Academy. Of course I kept my popularity level low and didn't really found anyone interesting to talk to. All of the other kids from the exwire classes had a different regular class schedule than me, so I didn't see them again until we had our "Aria Class". In the Aria Class, we had to read passages from the Bible, which was quite unique and interesting to do while in class.
It wasn't until after "Aria Class" where I met the other students. Ryuji Suguro or "Bon" looked like a punk boy with his piercings and dyed blonde and brown hair, but is surprisingly very intelligent. He was going for the meister titles of Aria and Dragoon, which must take a good bit of effort to go for two different kinds of meisters. Konekomaru Miwa looked more like a monk, however he was a monk at his temple and wanted to become an Aria (recites passages from the Bible to battle off demons). Then, there was Renzo "Shima", a pink haired boy who was also a monk at the same temple and was going for the meister title of Aria as well. Maybe I should have kept that dumb pink wig on after all because I could have blended into the class a whole lot easier. Instead, this girl Izumo Kamiki made fun of my extremely bright orange hair and asked how long does it take to bleach it to that disgusting of a color. I was so pissed off at her that I yelled so furiously at her "IT'S NOT BLEACHED, IT'S NATURAL! I WOULD HAVE DYED IT ANOTHER COLOR A WHILE AGO, BUT I WANTED TO BE UNIQUE FROM EVERYONE ELSE! DON'T YOU DARE START JUDGING PEOPLE BASED OF THEIR LOOKS YOU LITTLE BRAT!" After yelling at her, the class was impressed, secretly saying to themselves 'Man, she really got burned there', and it finally shut her up. Shiemi Moriyama, a medium-height blonde haired girl, was extremely sweet. Since she was only in the exwire classes, she went back home and at the beginning of Aria Class, had a bouquet of flowers that she made and gave to me as a way to welcome me. It was so sweet of her; I couldn't say no and thanked her for the bouquet. There was also a weirdo guy in back with a puppet and used ventriloquism to tell me 'to buzz off you loser'. I was ready to send that puppet flying, but decided there was no point and moved on, without learning his name. Lastly, the Okumura brothers were both very nice to me and helped to get through the day. I especially liked hanging out with Rin a lot because he was funny and very energetic. Even though he had a goofy smile on his face at the beginning of Demon History, in a way, it helped me forget about my inner hollow and smile myself.
There was one thing I did noticed while being in the exwire classes and that was everyone had a pretty high level of spiritual pressure. However, there was something weird about Rin and Yukio's spiritual pressure. I couldn't describe it, but it was very unusual to any other spiritual pressure I've felt.
While eating lunch with Rin and Yukio, I didn't talk much because I was so deep into thought about everything that just happened. It wasn't until Yukio asked me question that I actually became part of the conversation.
"I know that you didn't have to get a temptaint, or a spiritual wound, because Mephisto told me you could already see demons. However, did you ever get tested to see if you could summon a demon and could possibly become a tamer?"
"No, I haven't been tested to see if I have the abilities of a tamer." I told Yukio.
"Well, next class is Tamer Training/History, where those who are capable of being tamers train to become better prepared to use their demons in battle and those who aren't tamers learn about the importance of tamers and their general history. Miss Shura Kirigakure, the teacher for the class, will test you at the beginning of class to see where you'll be placed and what you'll study during class time." Yukio added. "Speaking of which, you and Rin should head to the class now. Lunch ends in a few minutes, so you may want to hurry before you're late."
"Okay, thanks Yukio." Rin and I said at the same time, but Rin said it in a more sarcastic tone while I was a little more cheerful about it. However, that was just part of Rin's personality and I'm sometimes like that so I do relate.
On the way to class, I was curious to see if Rin could summon a demon. "So Rin, when you were first tested, did you have the capabilities of becoming a tamer?"
"No, I tried really hard because I thought it would be cool to be able to summon a demon, but it just never clicked for me. The only tamers in class are Izumo and Shiemi and they've really gotten good with their tamer skills. Besides, I'm mainly training to become a knight, since I'm really good with a sword." Rin answered.
"That's cool; I'm also training to be a knight as well. I'm good with fighting with a sword, but what I learn in the exwire classes should help me become even stronger." I added to Rin's response.
"Sweet, I guess that means we'll have a lot of class time together!" Rin said excitedly.
"Yeah and it'll be a great way to get to know each other more. I'm really looking forward to hanging out with you more!"
Before Rin or I could say anything else, we made it to the classroom on time, with seconds to spare. We were both out of breath, but relieved that we got there without getting in trouble. Then, we heard a vicious, tom-boyish lady's voice speaking to the two of us. "We'll luckily for you neither one of you were late, otherwise there would have been some severe consequences!"
Rin and I's legs were shaking in fear from the great welcome we got when walking in. However, I don't know what Rin was reacting to, but I know why I was shaking. My manly hormones started to kick in once I saw what Miss Kirigakure was wearing. All she had on was a pinkish-reddish bra, very short jean shorts, white leg socks, and tall brown boots. I couldn't take it another second, especially with her giant boobs practically visible, I had to say something.
"YOU KNOW YOU SHOULD REALLY PUT SOME FUCKING CLOTHES ON! THERE ARE MEN IN HERE WHO ARE VERY SENSITIVE TO WOMEN OF YOUR TYPE!" I was so furious at her, I didn't really think about what would happen after I had said that to Shura. Then, I really got it good not long after that for she walked up to me like it was nothing, but then kneed me in the stomach and her boobs got right in my face.
"What the hell?!" I yelled as loud as I could at the time. That sneak attack really did a number on me where I barely had enough breath to give a soft.
"Next time, think about what you say to someone before you actually say it." Shura told me. "I know that you're the new kid here in all, but grow up you big sissy! Honestly, since I don't have a dress code, I can wear whatever and you'll just have to endure it. If you have a problem with controlling your hormones, go tell it to someone else, but don't complain about it to me! It's my problem to deal with, so don't bring it up again you got it Sherbet?!"
"SHERBET! WHERE DO PEOPLE EVEN COME UP WITH THESE RIDICULOUS NICKNAMES FOR ME JUST BECAUSE OF THE COLOR MY HAIR?!" I screamed out of the top of my lungs after regaining some of my breath back.
"Yeah, I was going to warn you about Shura before we arrived, but it's a little late for that now." Rin said feeling embarrassed for not saying anything sooner.
"You're a little more than late, Rin!" I said furiously. "Now I'm scarred for life because of Shura!"
"It's my fault for not telling you how much a pain in the ass Shura…." Rin was trying to say something else, but couldn't because he felt the intimidation Shura was giving off.
"What was that you said, Okumura?!" Shura said with a chilling tone in her voice. "I just got done telling your friend over there to watch his mouth, so you should have taken the advice I just gave him. Do I make myself clear or do I have to beat some sense out of the two of you?"
We both were in total agreement and said "Yes maam" in sync with one another.
"Now then, we have to test to see if you're capable of becoming a tamer." Shura was telling me. She started to make the preparations for the test by drawing some sort of weird, inscribed circle with chalk and gave me a strange piece of paper with an inscribed circle on it as well. "Okay, first off, don't do anything to harm the circle on the ground. Otherwise, it'll reverse the effects of the purpose of the circle. What this circle is meant for is to just see if you can summon a demon or not. If you are able to summon a demon and the main circle is harmed, the demon will then attack instead. Do you get that much?"
"Yes." I said, but am beginning to get nervous for I don't want to screw this up.
"Now, to summon a demon, it requires a drop of your blood on the smaller piece of paper and chant whatever words come to mind. Don't let your guard down whatever you do." Shura explained to me. "What's your name again? Sorry, I tend to forget things like names sometimes."
"It's Ichigo Kurosaki, Miss Kirigakure." I told her.
"Just call me Shura, kid. Anyways, whenever you're ready Ichigo." Shura added.
"Hmm, I can already tell he's going to fail," Izumo mentioned in her cocky voice. "He doesn't have the talent for it; I can see it in his eyes. This is just a complete waste of time. Can't we just move on to the lessons and class already?"
"Cut the shit Izumo!" Bon said angered by what she said. "Everyone here got the chance to try, so why not let him. If he fails, at least we know he tried his best."
Rin and the others were all angry with Izumo with what she said that they eventually joined in and backing me up. Then, Rin goes up to Izumo and lifts her up by the shirt and starts to yell some sense into her, "You have no right to talk jack about Ichigo, when he hasn't even done anything yet! Stop being an asshole and making yourself seem like you're superior to others for once and give him a chance, Polka Brow!"
"Thank you everyone. I appreciate it." I said to everyone who stood up against Izumo. After everyone settled down, I took a drop of my blood and placed it on the sheet of paper.
"You got this, Ichigo. Prove to Izumo that she was wrong about you!" Shiemi said in her sweet and cheerful voice. Then, everyone else was hoping that I could have the abilities of a tamer as well.
After waiting to see if anything would come into my head, a few seconds later, I knew the chant I needed to say. I then screamed the chant out to let Izumo know that she shouldn't judge people so quickly and by their looks. "PROTECTION IS ALL I ASK FOR! GIVE ME THE STRENGTH TO DEFEND, GIVE ME THE STRENGTH TO ATTACK FOR THE ONES I HOLD DEAR! COME TO MY AID AND FULFILL MY WISH! NOW SHOW YOURSELF, ZANGETSU!"
Once I said the chant, both the circle on the ground and the one on my paper lit up with a stream of light and smoke started to appear. After the smoke cleared up, I looked at who it was I summoned and it was really Zangetsu!
"Wow, that's amazing!" Rin excitedly said.
Everyone was also happy and glad for me that I was able to summon Zangetsu. Well, everyone except for Izumo and puppet dude. Puppet dude didn't seem to care whatsoever and Izumo just turned her head away.
"Excellent work Ichigo that was a very nice summoning you did. It looks like you have the capability of being a tamer as well. According to the attendance list, you only wanted to become a knight, but now you can also be a tamer. I'll add tamer to the meisters you want to be and if you decide you don't want to be one, you tell me and I'll simply scratch it off. Anyways, you did a good job." Shura told me.
"Well, somebody was way off about their predictions! Looks like Ichigo summoned a demon after all and looks quite strong if you ask me." Bon said to Izumo.
"Please, he summoned a demon that looks like a middle aged man to me. Besides, it doesn't look too strong and if you ask me, Ichigo's too weak to control power at a high level, if there was any power to his demon!" Izumo stated in her bratty voice.
"YOU MAY BE WEAK, BUT I'M IN A WHOLE DIFFERENT LEAGUE!" A creepy said within my head. I then began to freak out and started to breathe heavily for I know it's him. Sweat began to run down and then I placed my hand on my face, so I could fight and prevent my inner hollow from being summoned.
"No, go away, GO AWAY!" I was saying to my inner hollow in thought. "I WON'T LET YOU CONTROL MY SOUL! THAT'S WHY I CAME HERE, SO THAT I WOULDN'T HAVE TO DEAL WITH YOUR BULLSHIT ANYMORE!"
"OH REALLY," the inner hollow said. "THAT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! YOU DON'T REALIZE IT YET, BUT YOU'VE ALREADY LOST! I'M IN CONTROL NOW! SIT BACK AS I KILL THE GIRL NAMED IZUMO AS YOU WATCH COMPLETELY HELPLESS! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
I was starting to lose control! Everything is starting to slowly turn black! He's getting closer; I won't be able to hold him off much longer.
It wasn't until I was on my knees when everyone was starting to get concerned. "Ichigo, Ichigo are you okay?!" Rin and Shiemi yelled out as I was getting on my knees to fight my inner hollow.
"Bitch, what the hell did you say to him, Izumo?!" Bon yelled.
"Me, I didn't do anything! It's Ichigo's own fault for being too weak to control such a weak demon!" Izumo added being cocky as usual.
"You obviously did something, since he started to react immediately after what you said! I saw Ichigo get a scared look on his face right after you mentioned he was too weak! Ichigo had everything under control, until you opened that sassy mouth of yours!" Bon continued to yell at Izumo.
I couldn't tell what was going on, but I could hear someone approaching. Out of instinct, I screamed out loud, "STAY AWAY FROM ME!" Rin and Shiemi stopped and were now really concerned about what was happening.
"What should we do? Ichigo's in a ton of pain and needs help." Shiemi asked Shura panicking for her new friend was in danger.
"Hey kid, snap out of it! If you lose focus…" Shura started talking furiously, but paused after seeing the mess I was in.
["His eyes, they're…they're turning gold and pitch black. I've never seen a demon reaction like this before. Zangetsu is still visible, so if he were to have taken control, he wouldn't even be present. So what the hell is going on?!" Shura thought to herself.]
Everything was almost completely black and I couldn't hear anything anymore. I knew that I had a matter of seconds left, before my inner hollow had full control.
Rin's POV
"Rin," Shura began shouting at me. "Rip up the paper quickly, before his demon takes control of him, HURRY!"
"Right, I'm on it." I said to Shura, as I headed towards Ichigo.
"Don't worry Ichigo; we're going to get you out of this mess, so just hang on." I went to grab his sheet of paper, but after ripping it, only Zangetsu disappeared. Ichigo was still in pain and was getting worse every second.
"Shura, it didn't work, something's still controlling him!"
"WHAT?!" Shura screamed and started to get nervous about Ichigo.
Everyone was in a panic, for their new friend was in danger and they couldn't think of anything to help them. Bon, Shima, and Konekomaru couldn't recite a passage from the Bible because they didn't know Ichigo's demon's weakness and they didn't have time to recite random passages.
Then, in a struggling voice, I heard Ichigo say, "Izumo, run." Polka Brow then got a startled and scared look on her face and began to really panic.
(sound of energy being unleashed)
A dark aura began to surround Ichigo and demon that was hiding within Ichigo finally gained full control of him. Once everyone saw the dark aura, everyone, including Izumo, screamed "ICHIGO!"
(sound of a slash of a sword)
A/N: Ichigo's inner hollow has been unleashed, but what's the ending outcome? Whose sword was used at the end? Find out in the next chapter for the answers. I hope you guy enjoyed this chapter and let me guys know what you're thinking about this crossover. Thank you for all the support once again and I'll upload the next chapter as soon as I can!
