Bleach's story line and characters belong to Tite Kubo. Other characters belong to me. And the title, of course belongs to My Chemical Romace from their album, The Black Parade


Chapter 7: Dinner and a Show, Nice Combination

After a hard day of working, which was mainly prancing around, a bit, I was finally free from work. After I got dressed to what I was wearing before I changed, I met up with Ichigo and Yuzu outside of the studio. "Well let's go to your place Ichigo." We walked back in an almost complete silence. Yuzu did most of the talking, saying how she was excited that I was finally going to come over and all. I smiled at the girl. She was an amazing child, always with a smile on her face. Only a few things made her cry. I remember when I first met her. She looked a bit fragile and the first time she fell in class I assumed that she was going to cry. But she didn't. She just smiled, got up and tried to do the moves again. "Tsukiko-sensei, are you alright?" "Oh yeah I am alright. Just excited to try your cooking. Ichigo tells me that it is the best!" "Really?! Then I am going to make something extremely delicious for you sensei!" I just giggled. She definitely is an amazing child.

"So is there anything that I should be worried about when I get to your house Ichigo?" I whispered to him. "Hmm, I say the only thing that you would have to worry about would be my dad." "Why your dad?" "You'll see once you get there. Oh and maybe you should duck once you walk in alright." "Uhh ok." After walking for about another 10 minutes, we had finally arrived to Ichigo's place. 'Kurosaki Clinic, nice.' As we walked towards the front door Ichigo said to me, "Remember to duck." Yuzu took out her keys and opened the door. "We're home. And we have a guest too." Yuzu headed towards to where I assumed was the kitchen. Out of no where, I heard something that sounded like a stampede. "IIIICCCCIIIIIIGGGGGOOOOO!!" There I saw a middle aged man running towards where Ichigo and I were standing. He jumps and with his right leg sticking out, he was about to hit Ichigo. "Duck!" But I didn't. I was just in the state of shock since I have never seen someone do this. Ok sure I have seen something like this but not a middle aged man. I found it pretty funny actually. He was coming close. So I did what my instincts told me, I kicked him.

I brought my leg back down. Ichigo just looked at me, well, staring would be a much better word for it. 'Is he alive?' The man stood up and exclaimed, "Wow that is some kick you have there young lady!" He stood up and gave me a genuine smile and held his right thumb up before saying, "My name is Isshin Kurosaki! It is nice to finally meet Ichigo's girlfriend! I shall finally have some grand children!" "He/she is not my boy/girlfriend!" We both screamed pointing towards one another. 'Awkward!' "Come on Tsukiko, let's go to my room while we wait for dinner and start on that 'project' we have for class." "Uhh ok. Nice meeting you Kurosaki-san." I told Ichigo's dad. "Please call me Isshin" he yelled as we were heading up the stairs to his room.

After walking up a couple of more stairs, we finally arrived to Ichigo's room. Well it was kinda obvious since there was the number 15 on it. He opened his door and welcomed me inside. I walked towards his bed and sat down. "Alright let's get this 'working together' thing started. Hey where is Kuchiki?" Before Ichigo was able to reply, I heard something in the closet moving around. I was getting a bit freaked out because it's a freakin closet! You never know if a body can come out of it or something. Oops, I spoke too soon. The closet door had opened and out of it came a body, falling too the ground. "AHHHH!" I screamed bloody murder. Slowly the body started moving on it's own. "WHAT THE HELL ICHIGO! YOU HAVE A ZOMBIE NOW!?" "Could you please stop yelling!" 'WTF!' Apparently it was Rukia who had fallen from the closet. Wait what? "Rukia why the hell were you in the closet? And Ichigo, why the hell was Rukia in the closet?!" "Pipe down woman! Jezz, Rukia basically lives in my closet so no need to freakin' scream!" "Alright, I'm sorry. Jeez just got a bit freaked out alright. Alright so now can we get to business? I need to talk to my other partner and all so please make it quick so I can eat, have a nice chat with Ichigo's family and then go home to my house." "Wait you have a partner already? Who?" "Now that's my dirty little secret Ichigo" I stated with a wink towards Ichigo. For a moment I swore I saw a slight hint of pink, but I may have been hallucinating or something. "It does not matter whether you have a partner or not. I want you both to work together alright." Rukia said with her boss-like attitude. We just both nodded. "So this is how it is going to work. Ichigo, you have a portable phone right?" "It's called a cell phone, and yes I do have one. Why?" "Tsukiko, give Ichigo your phone number." "Fine. Give me you cell." Ichigo handed over his cell phone to me and I put my number in there. I called my number off his and the next thing you hear is Serj Tankian's "Sky is over" as a ring tone. "Alright. I got your number and you have mine. We are good to go." "Ok this is how it is going to work. Whenever one of you guys encounters a Hollow at any moment, call one another. Even if you have your 'partner' Tsukiko, I still want you to call." "Got it." Both Ichigo and I said at the same time. "Ichi-nii, Tsukiko-sensei, dinner is ready!!" We all looked at one another and then me and Ichigo went downstairs while Rukia remained up in Ichigo's room until he could bring her food.

Dinner was an interesting event. Ichigo was once again surprised when I also knew his other sister Karin. I would teach her some soccer moves whenever I would get bored on some Fridays. Isshin asked me where I worked and I told him I was Yuzu's dance instructor. I somewhat regretted telling him because then he got down on his knees right next to me and started thanking me for his daughter's "wonderful and youthful growth in skill" and such. Then he went to this one rather large poster of a woman, who I learned was Ichigo's mother, and started saying how their children are growing up so fast. Then Karin and Ichigo started attacking Isshin while Yuzu and I just sat there watching. The next thing you know, me, Ichigo, and Karin were in front of the TV playing Wii. The game: Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

"That's it Tsukiko! I'm sooo gonna beat you this time!" Ichigo exclaimed with an amount of anger in his voice. Well he didn't sound angry, more like annoyed at the fact that I kicked his ass with Zelda/Sheik. "No way! You're not gonna win Ichigo!" The next thing you know, there was a loud voice coming from the TV saying WINNER. Turns out I won again. "Woo hoo! Oh yeah! I'm the champ!" I grinned and then said, "Don't worry Ichigo. I can always train you or something. Hahaha." "You cheated you mad woman! I always win." "What you're accusing me of cheating! How dare you. You hurt me right here Ichigo. points to heart I may never forgive you." My voice sounding as it was hurt, but really I was just playing around. Why? Because it was fun and Isshin was there watching too. I gave a wink to Ichigo telling him to play along to. Hmm I wonder how this would turn out. "Wait don't. Please forgive me because if you don't, I might kill myself in despair. Tsukiko, I'm sorry. Please accept my apology." He replied and had his right arm out, waiting for me to grab it. "YES I KNEW IT!! I knew you two were boyfriend and girlfriend. Let me get my camera!" Before he even made a step towards the staircase, Ichigo made the move and smacked him in the head. "We were just playing around old man!" Karin and I just stood there laughing at the scene. I looked at my cell phone and noticed that it was close to 10. 'Damn I should go now.' "Umm Ichigo, Isshin." They both stopped their fighting and looked at me. "I want to thank you for your hospitality, but I should head home now since it's getting late." "Oh yes that reminds me, girls time to go to bed. Say goodnight to your dear father, brother and his lovely girlfriend." "She's not my girl friend." Yuzu and Karin said their goodnights, but I got a hug as well. "Goodnight Ichigo, Isshin. I'll see you later." I was putting my shoes on and got my bag, ready to walk out the door when I was stopped. "Wait you can't walk alone this late at night. Ichigo can walk you." "Oh no it's alright. I'm fine. I-" I felt someone grabbing my bag. Ichigo was there, sweater on and holding my bag with that serious look and scowl on his face. "C'mon. Let's go." "Right. Goodnight Isshin." "Goodnight and hope you can come again soon."

I always loved walking at night. The sky looked beautiful with all the stars shining and the moon as well. Ichigo and I were walking down the street, both of us quiet. "Hey Ichigo" He kept looking forward and replied with a "Yeah?" "Do you really think this whole partner thing would work out? I mean this is my first time working with another Shinigami." "Don't worry about it. I think that it will work out. Trust me alright. I have your back and you have mines right?" I smiled with his answer. "Right!" I glimpsed towards him and I saw him give a small smile. "You know..." He looked at me this time "you should smile more often. You have a nice smile." Th-thanks."

We finally got to my house and walked up towards my door. "Thanks for walking me back home Ichigo. And I had a fun time at your house too." "It was no problem and I'm glad that you had fun. You know, maybe you should come over more often. You're always welcomed to come no matter what." "Thanks and maybe you should come over my place sometime soon. Hey why don't you come over tomorrow so we can talk business and maybe train with some double team moves or something." "Yeah sounds good, oh and here's your bag." "Alright then. Thanks and I'll see ya tomorrow I guess. Night Ichigo." I replied with a grin. "Night Tsukiko." With that we went our separate ways. He goes home, while I go inside. I take off my shoes and walk up towards my room. Inside I throw my bag to the floor, attach my iPod to the radio and go into my bathroom and get ready for bed. Once I am done with my nightly rituals, I say goodnight to the picture of my family, play my "Sleep" Playlist and drift off to sleep waiting for the morning's rays or at least my alarm to wake me up for tomorrow.