Ichigo had woken up to see Renji beside him making him scream and move back only to touch something soft and Ichigo prayed he wasn't touching Rangiku's breasts. Turning his head, Ichigo saw a giant Chappy the rabbit and gave off another manly scream. Grimmjow woke up but when the bunnies stirred Ichigo stood up to look around the entire room to see a bunch of Chappys in the room. Yuzu seemed to have escaped the bunny prison because Karin was buried in them. Ichigo could feel a tick in his forehead form knowing Rukia was up to this. Grimmjow wasn't a girl and she didn't need to decorate the room because he was staying here until he was old enough or until he got his memory back. The room was fine enough on its own.
The door to his room opened with a swing and Rukia was there with an armful of Chappy the rabbits. There was wallpaper in her arms too and Ichigo couldn't help his angry face come up. There was no way he was having Chappy the rabbit bunnies on his walls; it was emasculating. Moving to the bed, Ichigo opened his window and took an armful of bunnies and dropped them out of the window. Karin was successfully out of the bunny hoard but her laughter wasn't really helping. Instead, it made it worse and only encouraged the type of behavior Rukia exhibited.
"Ichi-nii what's on your head!?" Karin managed to get out through her laughter.
Ichigo lifted his head only to pull something off and to find it to be bunny ears. Ichigo looked from Karin to Rukia and hoped that there was no bunny nose and whiskers to match. Rukia looked a little nervous but she stood her ground. Ichigo gritted his teeth. Great, if anyone at school saw this his big, bad boy scary reputation was shot. It wasn't too bad but sometimes it kept the lower street punks away.
"Tell me there isn't bunny ears and whiskers," said Ichigo.
"Okay...There isn't any bunny ears and whiskers on you," repeated Rukia.
Ichigo had to check just to make sure. When he felt his nose he felt a little better and the fact there was no paint smudges on him either was better. How she got bunny ears on his head he'd never know. Growing up with a father like Isshin made him more prone to be a light sleeper. She must have done a damn good job of sneaking about to get around him, either that or Soi Fon helped since she was getting back at him for not being allowed to execute him and Grimmjow.
Rukia wasn't too pleased that Chappy was thrown out the window though. She had tried to run out but she was stopped when Ichigo used flash step to stop her which forced her to bump into his chest. Ichigo smirked evilly and by now everyone was awake. At least they had bunny ears on too. He wasn't the only fool around here and he could make fun of them if they did him.
"What were you thinking?" asked Ichigo then raised his eyebrow.
"I bought a Chappy the rabbit theme tea set so I thought we could have a tea party," stated Rukia innocently.
"We're boys!" screamed Ichigo while gripping his hair," do you think Ikakku, Renji, Yumichika and god forbid Toshiro would want to do so? Grimmjow would kill you later on."
"Yumichika and Ikakku do one for Yachiru all the time," Rukia pointed out.
"That's not the point! Grimmjow is a boy."
"I just wanted to play house," pouted Rukia," I could be the mom."
"I don't have a Mom!" Grimmjow stated.
Ichigo blinked in confusion. He so wasn't having the birds and the bee's talk with Grimmjow right now and he didn't want to tell him where babies came from. He had no idea how hollows reproduced if they could and it was embarrassing enough having to tell his innocent sisters how babies came about because they had missed school from catching one of Ichigo's colds. His immune system was near flawless since he became a soul reaper so for him to get sick was a rarity in itself.
"All I need is Daddy," smiled Grimmjow happily.
"The child has spoken!" hollered Ichigo.
"You're so acting like goat face right now," Karin pointed out.
"I'll never be like him," Ichigo grumbled," Rukia get rid of these bunnies please."
Rukia nodded her head and Ichigo knew he might have hurt her feelings a little but he just didn't feel that way about her. They were friends not lovers and though she helped him a lot, he didn't think romance would develop in their relationship just yet. Maybe one day but not now.
"Lets go eat or something," Ichigo decided.
Taking Grimmjow out of the room, Ichigo was surprised when he heard the sound of swords clashing. Turning around, Ichigo was surprised to see Soi Fon pressing suzumibachi against..his inner hollow's blade? What in flying fucks was going on? This had to be a dream because this was crazy and even absurd.
"I can't have my host dying," the hollow answered Ichigo," this bitch, for some reason thought she could assassinate you. As if ya crazy cat lady. If King dies I don't get all this power for myself."
Ichigo figured his hollow did it for himself rather than out of kindness; hollows didn't feel. Grimmjow felt...So did that mean his hollow did too?
"Ya, I totally feel emotions. Wanna read my diary later on? It's a real page turner," the hollow replied sarcastically.
"Cut the attitude," Ichigo growled.
"Tch, and not even a thank you. You really are a self centered prick," sneered his hollow before disappearing into his inner world.
"Thanks Hollow, I really mean it," Ichigo told his inner demon.
"Chu," was the only reply Ichigo got back.
Ichigo could see Soi Fon's shock and the fact that Renji and the others were at his door and saw the little display meant they had proof that she went against orders given. Soi Fon was a stickler for the rules but she thought Ichigo was an abomination and was only allowed to live because he was faithful to soul society but taking in an espada broke said faith.
"You can't even control your demon anymore!" accused Soi Fon," how can we be sure you're safe to keep alive?"
"Because he didn't kill you now did he?" Ichigo asked with his brow raised.
Leaving it at that, Ichigo took Grimmjow's hand and went downstairs for breakfast. If he was lucky he would get to eat something and Yuzu wouldn't deny him food. Even left overs would be fine. Yuzu had asked what all the ruckus had been about but Ichigo told her it wasn't important. It looked like she was whipping up a batch of pancakes and some eggs. There might be bacon too and Ichigo could feel his mouth salivate at the delicious breakfast. His growling stomach didn't help him either. Ichigo waited patiently and drank some orange juice while waiting but it didn't really help his desire to eat. Stupid high spiritual pressure burned food fast giving hi a higher metabolism. Ichigo didn't eat like a hippo or anything but he was hungry.
It wasn't long before Yuzu put the food in front of both of him and Grimmjow. Digging in, Ichigo thanked his sister for the meal. The others had gathered around as well and began eating. At least she served them warm food rather than left overs that needed to be reheated in the microwave.
There wasn't much to do and the sun was high in the sky. Isshin was the one who brought out the sprinkler but he ended up spraying people with the hose. Toshiro didn't mind since he hated the heat but Rukia had been smart and put up a kido barrier keeping her dry. It was a smart move and Ichigo tried to get behind Rukia but she managed to get away from him. Grimmjow didn't like the cold water and his teeth chattered from the cold so Ichigo wrapped him up in a towel.
Grimmjow was all smiles while Ichigo held him. The two shared an ice tea though Grimmjow had said he wanted something warm to drink. The hot sun was beating down on them and Ichigo decided he could warm up that was instead of drinking a hot beverage.
"Daddy?" asked Grimmjow.
"Yeah?" asked Ichigo.
"When can I fight like you? I want a sword. Can I train tomorrow?" asked Grimmjow.
"Wait until you're older," was Ichigo''s reply," be a kid a little longer before growing up, kay. There is no need to rush."
"Okay," Grimmjow chirped," one day I'll be strong like Daddy so he can be protected and we can battle the bad guys together."
"Sounds like a plan," agreed Ichigo.
Hearing the tear in the sky had Ichigo on his feet in an instant, however, before Ichigo could move he saw the pale form of Ulquiorra. The man was in his espada uniform walking like he really wasn't interested. The world of the living wasn't that great but the fact he had the nerve to even enter Ichigo's own yard both angered and made Ichigo fear. An espada was there, in his back yard and there were a lot of high class level soul reapers. Yet, Karin, Yuzu and Grimmjow couldn't defend themselves making it easier for him to attack.
"What do you want, Ulquiorra?" Ichigo asked.
"The boy," was his reply," Aizen realized what occurred and I am to cure him."
"You can't have him!" Ichigo snapped.
Before Ichigo could say anything, a fist impaled Ichigo's chest making him gasp at seeing the hand through his chest once more where he had been stabbed before. Grimmjow felt so heavy in his arms and Ichigo could barely manage breathing. The faint screams from his sisters were heard but all Ichigo could do was stare at the hand as it left the hole with a squelching noise. Grimmjow was on the grass just staring in awe. Ichigo didn't know how to react.
"Don't worry, the woman can still heal you," assured Ulquiorra," this time I didn't put my own trace of spiritual pressure in your wound like last time."
What Ulquiorra said was more like hearing a static filled radio channel; you could only hear a few words out of the whole sentence. Ichigo coughed up blood but when he saw Grimmjow getting something poured on him, Ichigo was concerned. The small child began to scream like a banshee and Ichigo could do nothing but stand there and bleed.
Orihime was working on healing his wound but Ichigo could only watch as Grimmjow curled up in a ball and cried. This was all his fault. If Ichigo had done a better job at protecting Grimmjow then he would have been able to save him. Grimmjow wouldn't be in pain and they could have more laughs together before he headed back to Hueco Mundo to once more become a soldier and Ichigo's enemy. Life wasn't fair.
"G-Grimm," gasped Ichigo.
"Don't talk, Ichigo, just let me heal you," Orihime ordered softly.
Ichigo wanted to laugh at Orihime for what she told him but refrained. Don't talk? This was Grimmjow, how could he not talk to console the pain filled child. The wound was beginning to close and Ichigo felt his vision return but when he stopped hearing sobs and a poof of smoke came Ichigo was shocked to see Grimmjow standing there. The formula had allowed cloth growth as well so he wasn't in the nude but Ichigo was still surprised to see the fully grown sexta once more in front of him. The sexta, Ichigo's enemy and the man who swore to kill him all because of his eyes.
"Damn it! What the fuck happened?" Grimmjow growled out.
The response given by Grimmjow made Ichigo think he didn't know of what happened while he had been a child. Ichigo could only sigh and look away. Grimmjow would go back to Hueco Mundo or fight him once more because Ichigo owed him. It hurt only because Ichigo wished that Grimmjow was still a child. Ichigo had never really wanted children because of what happened with his experience with Nel but Ichigo ted to keep Grimmjow. Sure, Grimmjow had been trouble but all little boys were and though he was Ichigo's enemy and the man who enjoyed watching Ichigo in pain. Ichigo just wished that they could have had at least a few more days together before all this happened.
"We are to head back to Hueco Mundo, Grimmjow," answered Ulquiorra.
"Why the fuck are we with a bunch of soul reapers?" Grimmjow asked" Ow-Fuck! What the hell?!"
Ichigo saw that Karin had stood in front of Grimmjow and gave him a good kick in the shins. Karin was a soccer player so of course he kicks hurt but it made sense since she was too short to reach his ear.
"No cursing!" ordered Karin.
"Ya can't order me around!" snapped Grimmjow.
"Hmph," was Karin's reply before kicking Grimmjow and walking away.
Ichigo smiled a little at seeing Grimmjow hoping on one foot to nurse his wounded shin. Karin was better at putting her spiritual pressure into her attacks just like Ichigo was good at getsuga tenshous. Seeing the garganta being opened by Ulquiorra made Ichigo want to tell Grimmjow goodbye but he kept his mouth shut. Even if Grimmjow remembered what happened, the espada would probably want to forget his moment of weakness and being taken care of the enemy. The gap closed and Ichigo felt alone once more. The only time that had happened was when he had lost his mother and now, a foster child.
Goodbye, Grimmjow.
Briar: Done. So I figure there will be two more chapters of this fict. Yup only two meaning it had 9 chapters in total. I am kinda getting bored of it so I'm trying to end it. Until next time my lovelies.
