chapter 10
Capt. Hitsugaya and his team has been gathering intelligence since they have been in this world. They have to gather enough evidence for the Captain-General just in case these disturbing events proves that it's a threat to the safety of Soul Society and if need be provide some reinforcements just to be on the safe side. Each of them could agree that there is something going on here that he didn't like very much. Ichigo has been in this world for almost a month now and it would seem that he is trying to protect a school full of monsters from the Hollow. The reason for the attacks are not clear and it would seem that Ichigo has come to a dead end as he couldn't find a single clue as to the reason or meaning to this invasion.
"Come on Capt. Hitsugaya, this is Ichigo we're talking about! That guy is thicker than a slab of concrete although his heart is in the right place!" Renji told him.
"Ya I'm sorry to say but I agree with you whole heartedly, even though I hearts him and all that..." Rukia nodded in agreement.
"Still it would seem that he is at a loss and knowing him, he won't return to Kurakara Town until he solves this mystery and is satisfied that this world is safe from the Hollow." Rangiku added.
"Then it would be prudent that we help him along those lines don't you agree?" Toshiro said to them. "Besides none of this makes any sense to me at all."
"What do you mean Captain?" Rangiku asked.
"Why would the Hollow attack this world? Other than the fact that this place has a high concentration of spiritual power that is rather quite unique and consuming souls; what else could they possibly want here?
"In other words what's in it for them you mean?" Orihime asked.
"No it's not the question of what's in it for them as Hollows are base simple creatures." Rukia said. "It is who is behind them that's riling them up is the one I'm worried about!"
"And whether or not this is one of Aizen's convoluted hare-brained schemes to further his plans along." Uryu added.
"Whether or not that is the case is still unclear but I do smell Aizen's hand in all this." Toshiro said. "The question is what is the next move he will make. But enough of that, so did any of you'll find anything useful?"
"Well the people Ichigo's been hanging around with are students of a Youkai Academy, that is the structure up North, Captain." Rangiku reported.
"Hmm, I see....anything else?"
"Obviously the five female students are monsters disguised as humans. Apparently the school's goal is to facilitate human/monster relations by integrating monsters in to human society as smoothly and as peacefully as possible."
"Eww are you serious?" Orihime asked.
"Yup that's what my intel has gathered so far." Rangiku told her. "I think it's a rather honorable idea if you ask me."
"Think of it this way Orihime even though the thought of monsters hiding in society might seem odd and disturbing to you but aren't Hollows the same thing but more detestable." Rukia said.
"Ya you're right I guess that's something hard to accept."
"And you can look at it another way, hasn't Ichigo been in this world for a month and it would seem that he has accepted this world at face value and he doesn't seem to mind that the people he's protecting are monsters. Hell, he's even friends with five of them for goodness sakes!"
"Ya five rather good looking ones at that!" Renji added.
"Yes, I quite noticed!" Orihime said darkly. "I also noticed that he's been saving that blue haired girl a lot too as she's so helpless!"
"Oh my, am I sensing a little resentment there Orihime-chan?" Rangiku teased. "I didn't know you had a jealous bone in your body!"
"I-I d-don't know what's you're talking about Rangiku-san!" Orihime blushed. "I-it's not like
t-that at all!
"Anyway if he is risking his life for a bunch of strangers who so happened to be monsters in disguise, doesn't that speak volumes that he doesn't care one way or the other!"
"You're right Rukia that is something that I have to think about!"
"So moving on, what about the other student? Toshiro asked. "Is he a monster too?"
"Nope, he's actually human." Rangiku continued. "There are rumors going around in the school that he has beaten quite a few strong opponents, but the truth is the pink haired girl or rather Ichigo has been behind all the hoopla. He was probably a case of mistaken identity and being at the wrong place at the wrong time kind of thing...."
"The pink haired girl?" Toshiro asked puzzled.
"Well actually Captain, Rangiku is on the right track sort of ." Renji said.
"Oh really, do tell!"
"From what I have gathered the pink haired girl's real form is a vampire apparently the strongest monster in this world. In our terms, her skills and fighting abilities are equal to and in some cases far surpasses Captain level. The cross that she is wearing is some kind of limiter and it is only the boy in question for some unknown reason can take the cross and release her power."
"Interesting, so if you'll are saying is true, then Ichigo and this girl are the forces behind the rumors so why is it that they persist?"
"Actually there maybe some truth to all that rumor after all." Uryu told him.
"Explain."
"Well, from what I heard, Tsukune Aono, the student in question has been hanging around Moka Akashiya who is the vampire at school a lot. There may be rumors that they are probably romantically linked but aside from that let's just say they're very close and leave it at that. Anyway, it is true that Moka and in some cases Ichigo are the ones who beat these strong opponents but that was when he was human!"
"What do you mean by "when he was human?"
"It would seemed that he was recently turned into a vampire himself after he valiantly tried to save Moka in a Hollow attack a while back. He would have died but with her quick thinking she went ahead and "turned" him to her kind."
"Hmm, now that I think about it, I do feel that he does have strong spiritual pressure." Toshiro admitted.
"However, the power of the vampire that flowed in his veins proved too unstable and he asked Ichigo to make him into a Shinigami instead!"
"Uh, now that is very interesting!" Rangiku said with interest. "So did he succeed?"
"Using Urahara's methods as a guide line, Ichigo managed to pull it off!"
"I guess I can understand how he would have gone that route but that was rather reckless of him don't you think?
"Hey you know Ichigo, swings the sword first and get annihilated by Getsuga Tensho and ask questions later!" Renji added.
"Wait how can he be a vampire AND a Shinigami at the same time, wouldn't there be some kind of confusion or something like that?" Orihime asked.
"Who know to date I have never met a Shinigami who were both so..." Rukia said.
"Alright moving right along, what about the strong spiritual pressure that we felt the first time we stepped into this world?" Toshiro asked.
"Unfortunately Captain that was actually Ichigo." Rukia reported.
"Ya it is no mistaking it, it's him alright!" Renji added.
"So why does his power felt like it came from a Hollow then?" Chad asked.
"It would seem that he is suffering what we Shinigami call Hollowfication." Toshiro told him. "Yes and it is literally what it sounds like, Ichigo in many ways is turning into a Hollow thereby making him even more powerful than before, even far surpassing Captain level Shinigami in power and fighting ability.
"So is he in some kind of danger turning into a Hollow then?" Orihime asked worriedly.
"No, if he doesn't lose to his Hollow side, then he could in theory use it's power in concert with his own Shinigami powers as well. Of course that is if he wins against the Hollow side..." Rukia explained.
"This is getting out of hand don't you think?" Uryu said. "We have too many things going on and we have to worry about Ichigo turning into a Hollow and him going against us too, that's just crazy!"
"It cannot be helped, we are just going to have to trust Ichigo will pull through on his own." Rukia said.
"Alright in the mean time continue your observations and intelligence gathering, we must have enough evidence to convince the Captain-General that sending aid to this world will in turn help the Soul Society in the long run. So until the time is right we have to say hidden in the shadows. Tohshiro told them. "I know it's hard with all the things going on but we have to conserve our strength and we move to help Ichigo when the time comes. Besides I have a feeling that something big will hit us soon and we must prepare for the hard days ahead!"
Hueco Mundo.....
The black clad man with Midou in tow arrived at Las Noches via a Gargantua gate. When he walked out he found himself in Aizen's throne room, the man himself sitting on it. The Espada with as well as their various Fraccion were also in the cathedral like room. Aizen saw the man and greeted him with a simple nod of his stranger unceremoniously dropped the unconscious Midou on the floor and he bowed deeply out of respect.
"Ah I see that you have arrived safely." Aizen said. "So is everything in place?"
"Yes Aizen-sama, everything is set up as you have instructed and I only await your order to set the plan in motion."
"Excellent, now how goes your current mission?"
"Unfortunately, I deeply apologize as it has been a failure. An unknown Shinigami suddenly came to the drop off area before the exchange could be made. And to top it all off, Kurosaki Ichigo arrived in some sort of altered transformation and ruined the plan all together."
"I see, so who is this pitiable fool unconscious on my floor?"
"He is suppose to be the leader of the Outcast Ayashi, I believe to be the subsidiary under the Organization that we have made a deal with in that otherworld. He might not look like it but he does have a measure of power and I believe that he would be useful to us."
"Ah, so be it then." Aizen said as he turn to Aporro Szayel. "Aporro see what you can do with this one will you?"
"As you command Aizen-sama!"
"Very well then, as for the situation on the other world...What if I have one of the Espada go with you, would that help in anyway?
"That would be most helpful, Aizen-sama." The black clad man told him. "At least they would keep all the those that would likely to interfere a little busy while I execute the plan."
"Very well." Aizen told him. "My brothers and sisters who among you will help aid this man to further along our plans for the future?"
"I will Aizen-sama!"
"Ya you might as well include me too coz it's been a little boring in here and I need to keep him out of trouble you know!?'
"Ah it seems you two are always inseparable if no one objects then you two will go to the otherworld immediately while this good man executes our plan."
"Yes Lord Aizen, as you command!"
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Elsewhere.....
Up a hill, a lone individual stands tall surveying the surrounding country side. Kokoa Shuzen looked on as if she is in another world all on her own. She feels the disgusting oppressive power again and to this day it makes her shudder as her spine tingles up her body. Oh she would like to ignore this feeling and actually feels ashamed that for some reason or other, she is afraid. There she admits it she is very much afraid of this power and she is ashamed that such words would come across her mind. However, it irks her that she is so and her pride as a vampire will not yield to such destructive thinking. What would Moka-oneesama would say? Would she be ashamed of her because she is such a coward and will not face a worthy and powerful opponent? What kind of vampire is she then if she is going to run away? Thinking all these things made her even more angrier and her feelings of fear disappeared and her fighting spirit renewed. Of course she didn't expect her sister whose power is almost swallowed by the overwhelming force and she felt another power that almost equaled hers in whatever state she is in at this moment.
"No, Moka-oneesama must have been injured or has come in contact with water! " She thought to herself. "Because I know for a fact that she is more powerful than this!"
"Kokoa-sama, I think that Moka-sama is in danger, chu!" Nazo informed her.
"Yes I am well aware of that Nazo-kun!"
"So what are we to do, Kokoa-sama?" he asked. "That is the very same power that almost defeated Moka-sama that one time and I feel that he is even more powerful than the last time!"
Kokoa is loath to admit it but it would seem that the little brown bat is right! He might be a little pest and annoying sometimes but she knows when to listen to him as he is an expert in evaluating such things. Somehow this monster has acquired even more power while her big sister's and the other one beside her is growing ever weaker. If she does not intervene then her beloved sister might perish and she wouldn't be able to look at herself in the mirror, let alone her father if she let this happen! So for better or for worse, she must help her sister defeat this threat and who knows, she might score a few brownie points from her sister and anything that would make them a little closer is alway a good thing in her book! So she gathered all her courage and prepared for the titanic battle to come!
"Come on Nazo-kun let's go!"
"Kokoa-sama wait for me!"
Meanwhile......
Kurumu, Yukari, Ruby, and Mizore arrived at spot where the saw the huge explosion. When they arrived they are left dumbfounded at the level of destruction that have been wrought as whatever structure that was standing there before H. Ichigo destroyed the area. All that is left is a huge crater and a large swat of forest got incinerated and got uprooted and blown away. They have expected a lot of damage but they could have never dreamed that so much devastation and destructive power coming from a human! It would seem that he somehow got stronger the last time he appeared and thinking about going against a monster like that made them sick to their stomach and weak in the knees.
"We can't turn tail and run now girls, Tsukune (and Moka) needs our help!" Yukari encouraged everyone.
"Ya easy for you to say shrimp, just thinking about fighting him again making me sick!" Kurumu told her.
"Girl we have no time to argue amongst ourselves, we have a job to do!" Ruby advised them. "There's plenty enough time to bicker and argue AFTER we defeat the enemy!"
"So does anybody know where they all went?" Mizore asked. "I would like to get this over with sometime today!"
"Heh, just follow the path of destruction I'd gather!" Yukari said.
Sure enough large chunks of the forest were mowed down and continued what seemed to be a couple of miles. If they follow this path, then surely they would find the 3 combatants at the end. They then felt a shock wave and saw a huge explosion not far from where they are now. Well that confirmed their suspicions where the other 3 were fighting. Kurumu then signaled her friends and they all formed a circle.
"Alright girls, it's now or never!" she said fiercely. "We either save Tsukune or die trying!"
"That's right, between the 4 of us surely we can't lose!" Yukari said.
"We take our stand now and show our worth!" Ruby said passionately. "We defeat this madman and save all our friends!"
"Ya so I guess we should go now." Mizore said nonchalantly. "I want to go home, eat, take a warm bath, and catch my favorite t.v. show you know."
After pumping themselves up and prepared physically and mentally for the coming battle, they shouted a battle cry in unison and all of them transformed to their true monster form. Kurumu in her succubus form, Mizore in her ice maiden form. Yukari and Ruby summoned their respective wands which glowed with magical power. After each of them transformed, they all broke their circle and ran towards the final confrontation.
At the battlefield......
Tsukune barely had enough time to raise his sword to block the powerful downward strike H. Ichigo unleashed on them. His hands temporarily went numb from the strike and he almost lost his balance as the ground underneath him buckled from the force of the blow. Moka then took advantage of the opening that presented itself. She then warned Tsukune that she was going to attack him and communicated her desire to counter attack by raising her power rapidly.
He then sensed her power and briefly looked back towards her. When their eyes met, he nodded that he understood. He then shunpoed suddenly and just as quickly Moka rapidly closed the distance between them and hit H. Ichigo with one of her patented kicks. The blow launched him towards hundreds of feet into the air and Moka suddenly appeared above him and then kicked him again that sent him flying towards the ground causing a massive crater. Tsukune then followed up with a technique that he just recently learned. However, he tweaked it a little bit instead of multiple bursts of power he concentrated it into one huge blast instead.
"JUUMAN SEMISHIGURE JINSOKU!!!" (Rapid hundred thousand cricket chirping outburst)
As soon as he said the words, he extended his left arm toward H. Ichigo's position and a ball of power begins to form while at the same time he quickly struck his sword twice and his sword begins to vibrate with power as well. He then motioned his left arm as if he let the ball go and it indeed began to drop. As it fell toward the ground, Tsukune swung his sword at the same time. As he swung downward, his sword burst with energy and it struck the ball and an a powerful explosion rocked the whole area. The burst of power exploded in a 45 degree angle hundreds of feet toward the air. Tsukune and Moka at the same time appeared and met about 25 yards from the explosion. He took a glance at her, smiled briefly and looked back to were the explosion occurred.
As Moka expected, Tsukune is rapidly learning techniques that she could have sworn have not learned during the week that he was training with Ichigo. It is amazing to her that with every new discovered technique is more powerful than the last. She is sure that the power output that this new technique was felt by all the students at the Academy. She guesses that training under threat of death does wonders and it shows. However, she senses that last attack must have drained a lot of his energy as she noticed that he is heavily sweating and taking big gulps of air.
"No, Tsukune won't last long if this keeps up!" Moka said to herself. "This fight has to end and it has to end now!"
"Moka, don't worry about me, I'm alright." Tsukune assured her. "I just need a little bit of time to recuperate that's all."
He boldly reached for her hand gently squeezed firmly but gently to reassure her. Moka's cheeks turned pink in embarrassment. This cannot be, she couldn't believe that she blushed like a little school girl...again! Three times in one day is way too much in her estimation and her pride will not tolerate such sentimental feelings even though a part of her wants to stay in this position with Tsukune's hand interlaced with hers forever. She resisted the temptation to rest her head on his shoulder and thought of disengaging her hand from his but just this once she will look the other way and let whatever is happening unfold and let herself enjoy this rare occasion that her outer self has monopolized for too long!
"This looks rather touching to me but that is if I had the heart to care!"
They released their hands and looked behind them. Not far away from them, H. Ichigo is sitting on a rock and his sword sticking in the ground. He is giving them one his one of maniacal smiles that sent chills up their spines. However it seemed that he didn't quite withstood Tsukune's last attack as he is bleeding on the forehead and there was a vertical gash running down his chest. At last it would seem that both their efforts are having a positive impact at last. Even though this fight is still far from over, at least they know that they are not fighting for nothing. Moka however ignored the disappointment when they released their hands and concentrated instead at the enemy before them.
"Ichigo, do you hear me?" Moka shouted to him. "Why don't you reign in this maniac and take control of yourself!"
"Sorry, but Ichigo can't hear you so all your shouting is useless!"
"Ichigo, common man I know you're stronger that this freak!" Tsukune added.
"Tch, another insect that doesn't listen!"
"Prepare yourself Tsukune, he's coming!"
"I know..."
H. Ichigo then disappeared and reappeared behind them. Both of them reacted and Tsukune was able to block the strike and Moka counter attacked with a kick that sent him flying. However, their enemy expected this and braced himself so that instead of flying out of control, he simply slid about 45 yards while gouging large chunks of rock from the ground. Tsukune and Moka then quickly pressed their advantage and both of them attacked simultaneously. They threw the fastest strikes that their weakened states could manage however, it would seem that they couldn't hit him at all. So they changed tactics and Tsukune threw Moka at H. Ichigo. With Tsukune following close behind and as soon as the enemy counter attack, Tsukune moved in and did a counter of his own. H. Ichigo barely dodged that powerful strike however, it would seem that he moved quickly enough to get a glancing blow instead of the taking severe damage. However, it would seem that H. Ichigo ignored his wounds and continued attacking. Finally the enemy saw a good opening and took them out simultaneously. Moka and Tsukune both flew backwards and shattered the north face of a hill. The enemy came rapidly and the both of them dodged out of the way just in time for him to slice a solid hill in two quite easily.
But H. Ichigo is forced again to be on the defensive as a huge bolt of lightning struck his position from a seemingly cloudless sky. Then suddenly Kurumu flew in and took a swipe with her claws but Ichigo is able to block this strike. He then senses that something is going to happen behind him so he kicked Kurumu away from him and gave him enough time to block every single one of the icicle spears that Mizore launched at him.
"Ah as they say the more the merrier!"
"Tsukune, Moka-san are you alright?" Yukari asked.
"Yes, but what are you guys doing here!" Tsukune asked.
"We're to help you take this guy down, baka!" Kurumu told him.
"That's not the point, we appreciate your help but you'll going to end up getting killed instead!" Moka told them.
"No, Moka-san with your condition you won't be able to beat him!" Yukari said.
"She's right Moka, at least with all of us helping out we might have a slim chance of victory." Ruby told her.
"Besides, from the looks of you, it looks like you're about to drop dead from exhaustion!" Mizore added. "At least, let us share your burden....Ichigo is our friend too you know!"
"Moka give it up, they're not going to back down." Tsukune said "They could have ran for the hills but they chose to help us as foolish as it would seem. Protesting whether or not they get in the way or get themselves killed would only fall on deaf ears."
"Fine, let it be known that I have tried my best to persuade the lot of you to get out of here to safety. I am not responsible to whatever happens to you'll as this is what you'll decided on your own."
As Moka finished her words suddenly she felt a great power coming rapidly and going strait for H. Ichigo. Reacting to this new threat he raised his sword to block a powerful strike from above. With a motion of his all arm he pushed the attacker away from him but the stranger gracefully somersaulted a few yards away from him. Moka could not believe her eyes as it would seem that Kokoa has come to their aid.
"Kokoa, you stupid girl, what the hell are you doing here!"
"I'm trying to help you, Oneesama and I won't go away until this man is put down for good!"
"AARRGGHHH!!!" Moka shouted in frustration. "Did everyone lost their damn minds today!"
"It's alright Moka, let them do as they please." Tsukune soothed her. "I'm sure with Kokoa-chan here and the others it's only a matter of time before he goes down!"
"If you say so Tsukune..."
"Now are you ladies ready!?" Tsukune asked. "If we work together we can do anything! Now let's go beat this maniac so we can have our friend back, are you with me!?"
They all shouted in unison and attacked H. Ichigo all at the same time. Time seemed to stop as the fiercest battle of the day rages on for what seemed like an eternity. Mizore and Kurumu and Kokoa attacked him head on while Yukari and Ruby stayed back and harassed him with the strongest elemental spells they know. Tsukune and Moka fought him as well and at the same time served as a safety net for the others as they block his strikes, open up opportunities for others to counter attack, and minimized the damage the others accumulated as they sacrificed whatever power they have so that they can continue pouring the offensive on and not giving H. Ichigo time to think nor react. They attacked in every conceivable angle and every possible combination not letting him time to breath. At last it looked like they were making some progress and a powerful blow from Kokoa that leveled the ground where he stood got him reeling. So they poured on everything they had and Ruby and Yukari managed to tie him up in a binding spell. H. Ichigo struggled to set himself free and with incredible tenacity broke it as soon as the next attacker appeared. Again a strike from Mizore with the help from Kurumu staggered him and the two young witches bound him in an even stronger spell than before. And again he broke free but it seemed that last attack took a lot out of him. A simultaneous strike from Moka and Tsukune had him in the ropes and Kokoa attacked right after and with the last of their strength Yukari and Ruby used a forbidden spell and perhaps the strongest binding spell as it had several layers of enchantment and the last layer draining spiritual power and in some instances anyone's life force rapidly. The said spell supposedly was used to disable a demon lord some 2000 years ago and was banished to the netherworld. However, the spell is too complicated to chant and too dangerous for someone to get caught in it and it also drained the power of the casters as well. It would seem that even H. Ichigo couldn't get free out of this one this time....
"A heh he he he ha hah hah hah ha ha!" H. Ichigo laughed gleefully. "Don't think that you've won, I have plenty of fight yet!"
Ominously H. Ichigo began to glow in an evil black aura and how ever incredible it may seem his power begins to grow exponentially. They then were hit with the most sickening and overwhelming power that almost knocked the breath out of all of them. Tiny cracks begin to form on the surface of the binding spell and with every passing moment that his power grows ever larger, they formed just as fast. So while he is still captured, they decided to finish it quickly before he grows strong enough to break free yet again. With all their remaining strength they charge him head on but all their efforts were in vain. As they approach him, the cracks raced throughout the whole length of the spell's surface and with an explosion of tremendous power blew all of them away sending them all flying in every direction. Only, Moka and Tsukune were able to recover quickly enough to minimize the damage but at last in doing so they have spent the last of their strength. The others could barely move. Yukari and Ruby were unconscious as they took the negative feedback from the spell when it was broken. Kurumu tried to stand up but failed and she is cut on her forehead and several places. Mizore is resting on a tree that she crashed through and she did not move but thankfully she is still breathing. Kokoa held her right shoulder as her arm dangled helplessly as it is broken and she too tried to stand up but she sat down instead wincing in pain from her injuries. Moka and Tsukune were the only ones left standing. Moka is breathing heavily and she too is cut and bleeding from several places. Tsukune has a cut above his eyebrow and blood flowed freely down his face. He could barely hold Yamazakura up but with great effort and tenacity on his part, he lifted his sword in a defensive stance. He hardly could breathe as he gulped the air as if he wasn't getting enough.
H. Ichigo slowly but surely walked towards them. He too looked a little worse for wear but it looked like he had recovered as he gathered his energy earlier to get himself free from the spell. He is smiling because for the first time he almost lost to a couple of insects but his overwhelming power squashes them in the end. He is almost impressed that they had him on the ropes awhile back and the fact that they have the courage to face him in battle. He would lament the fact that he has to kill them now. But he will kill them swiftly as they deserved a quick and painless death as a reward for there futile efforts however commendable. He would miss the silver haired witch the most though as she is the first one to push him to his limits. It is too bad that she too had to die. He is approaching the prey at a rapid pace now as he would like to savor as he ran them both through. It is after all appropriate because it seems that the two of them are very close, almost like lovers really. He is almost sorry that he had to kill them because these two has fought him not at their best. Oh he knew that they were severely weakened, so he had to adjust to them so it would be a fair fight!
"Ichigo, can you hear me?" Tsukune pleaded. "I know you can hear me, dammit! You have to come back to us man. Everyone you see here has fought so that they can have their friend back. Was it not you who came from the real world so that you can help a couple of strangers from Hollow attacks? Don't let their sacrifice be in vain! Come on man I know you are much stronger than this maniac!
"He's right Ichigo!" Moka began. "You are many things to everyone here in this academy and the human world. Are you not a brother, a student, a son, a friend, and most importantly a hero? Are you going to let this madman push you around destroy the things most important to you? Are you going to let your friends die because you cannot assert control over your power? I don't care about fighting you anymore, I just want my precious friend to come back to me!"
"I told you I am in control now....."
However, he stopped and got a hold of his head. It would seem that Ichigo is trying to reassert himself again. He dropped Zangetsu as he grabbed a hold of his hair as trying to pull them out.
"NO, not now! Not when I am having so much fun!"
A struggle within Ichigo begins as both combatants tried to wrest control from the other. H. Ichigo sank to his knees as he fought as hard as he could to prevent Ichigo from pushing him away again.
"That's it Ichigo fight him, I know you can win, I know you are stronger than he will ever be!" Tsukune urged.
The girls slowly got up and slowly come to Moka and Tsukune, their injuries were already healing. Cuts and bruises began to disappear and former flawlessness of their beautiful figures began to return as they were before. When they saw that Ichigo has finally began to reassert himself again, they too cheered him on to fight harder. At last Ichigo took hold of the mask and ripped it out of his face. As he did so his eyes turned back to the gentle, serious, and yet mischievous Ichigo that they all know so well. He smiled at them and thanked for their words of encouragement and his eyes rolled back and fell to the ground unconscious. Moka was faster than any of them and she caught him before he could hit the ground. All of them were in tears as the wish that they have so fervently asked for was granted to them.
"Rest now Ichigo, my dear friend, time enough for you to heal and fight another day!" Moka whispered to him.
A/N...wheeww well finally that little story arc is over...so tell me what you think...and as usual thanks for the review folks and keep it coming...The next few chapters are going to be a little bit harder for the gang so look forward to it and I'm planning about 3 chapters ahead already but I just need to get all the events and the revelations and all that strait...and that's sort of hard coz I have a really bad addiction to Persona 4 right now...You'll should buy that game and play it...Yes it's that good...As for the question of Tsukune becoming a visored...the answer is yes and no and leave it at that for now...Hey I have to get you guys to come back now...don't wanna spoil it for you and all...heh...So anyway as usual read and review and I don't own any of this stuff blah, blah, blah....So enjoy and I'll see you next chapter....