Chapter 10

Sorry it took me a while guys, I've been busy with school and such so sorry and PS…this is a time skip chapter of the wedding so I hope you like it but anyway…enjoy!

Ichigo's POV

I breathed out a nervous breath as I recite my vows again and again, "Ichigo calm down" I heard Renji say from behind me "I can't help it dude, I getting freakin' married!" I yelled at him "Whoa there dude…" he said as he put his hands up like he was surrendering "…remember Ichigo, you've fought powerful enemies before so this should be nothing to deal with right?" I was going to saw something but suddenly the door opened and Rukia popped her head in "You guys dressed?" we both nodded and she came into the room wearing a traditional lightly pink kimono, with three different colored roses on the right side "So are you ready Ichigo?" Rukia asked me and I simply shrugged and said "As I'll ever be"

Just as Rukia grabbed the doorknob, all three of us heard a hollow but none of us sensed it and Rukia's phone didn't pick it up "We'll check it out, you go make sure that Tatsuki isn't freaking out" I said to Rukia and she nodded and left the room. Once we were outside, I looked around in the sky and saw nothing. Just as I was going to tell Renji that we could go back in, I saw the hollow swopping down close to Renji's head so acting quickly, I pulled him back just in time for it to miss but I couldn't say the same for my tuxedo.

"Damn it!" I yelled as I looked at the claw marks on the left side of my tux, "Ichigo catch!" I heard a female voice say from behind me, I turned just in time see Rukia throw my combat pass towards me. I caught it and slammed it against my chest, causing me separate from my body and Renji caught it and said "You deal with the hollow and I'll patch up the tux for you!" "Alright!" I said back to him and then turned towards the bird-like hollow and pulled Zangetsu off of my back "That was a $300 tuxedo that you just tore…" I said with a slight annoyed tone and then I sighed and said "…Getsuga Tenshou!" I fired an arc of whitish-blue reiatsu at the hollow, but it flew over it and then dashed towards me but I jumped out of the way it time.

It soon flew up and tried to dive bomb me but I stopped it with Zangetsu and threw it to the side but it simply glided back from me. "This isn't gonna be easy Kingy" "Yes, he's right Ichigo you might have to use your Bankai to take it out faster" 'Alright I'll try that' I thought as I brought Zangetsu straight in front of me and said "Bankai!" and a spiral of reiatsu surrounded me and then cleared it away with a swipe of my sword and said "Tenza Zangetsu" Looking around, I saw that the hollow had disappeared but soon it came from under me and I simply flipped out of the way and it came dive bombing at me but I fired a Getsuga Tenshou at it and it connected but didn't effect it that much "Shit!" I said to myself as the bird-hollow recovered and this time when it flew at me, it fired a cero "Damn it, put on your mask you idiot!" I heard my inner hollow yell to me and I did what he said and soon I sliced the cero in half, but I sighed in my hollowfied voice and said "It's time to put an end to this" the hollow looked at me and charged towards me and tried to hit me with its tail, but I stood my ground and caught it in my open hand and fired a Getsuga Tenshou towards its body and the arc sliced off a wing of it and the hollow soon crashed onto a nearby roof, I let go of the tail and walked over to its head and stabbed my sword into its head making it howl in pain and soon dissipate into a hell butterfly.

I took off my mask and sealed my Bankai, once I made it to the church again. I went into the room where Renji was supposed to be fixing the tux but when I came in there, Renji looked like he had been through Hell 'Hmph…sweet irony' I thought to myself as I remembered my time in Hell. "Renji is it ready yet?" "Oh Ichigo…well about that…" Renji said to me nervously and he held up a cloth "…um I'll need a little more time with the suit" "What the hell is that in your hand?" I asked him "Uh…it's your tuxedo sleeve" he said nervously but before I could kill him, I looked at the clock in hope that I'm not running late.

I looked at the clock as it read 2:55 pm which made me suddenly realize that the wedding is about to start but suddenly I get an idea. "Renji, leave the tux just come on" "Uh…alright" he said as we both left the room but before I shut the door, I set Zangetsu against the wall.

Once I got in the room where all of the guests were, I immediately thanked my dad and Urahara for inviting only the people who know about Soul Reapers and Hollows. I shunpoed my way up to the alter and stood there in my soul form and after a short wait, the organ began playing as the doors open and revealed a beautiful woman that I know and love so dearly walking up the aisle in her pure white colored dress and it took every ounce of will power to restrain myself from just taking her away from everything.

Once she finally made it to the altar, I said "Tatsuki you look…beautiful" "And you look handsome Ichigo" she said back to me with a gorgeous smile. Soon the preacher, or should say The Head Captain started "Dearly Beloved, we are gathered together here in the sign of The Soul King– and in the face of this company – to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony, which is commended to be honorable among all men; and therefore – is not by any – to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly – but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and solemnly. Into this holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together – let them speak now or forever hold their peace." He stopped but no one spoke up "Marriage is the union of husband and wife in heart, body and mind. It is intended for their mutual joy – and for the help and comfort given on another in prosperity and adversity. But more importantly – it is a means through which a stable and loving environment may be attained. Through marriage, Ichigo Kurosaki and Tatsuki Arisawa make a commitment together to face their disappointments – embrace their dreams – realize their hopes – and accept each other's failures. Ichigo Kurosaki and Tatsuki Arisawa will promise one another to aspire to these ideals throughout their lives together – through mutual understanding – openness – and sensitivity to each other. We are here today – before The Soul King – because marriage is one of His most sacred wishes – to witness the joining in marriage of Ichigo Kurosaki and Tatsuki Arisawa. This occasion marks the celebration of love and commitment with which this man and this woman begin their life together. And now – through me – He joins you together in one of the holiest bonds." Head Captain stopped for a moment and then continued "This is a beginning and a continuation of their growth as individuals. With mutual care, respect, responsibility and knowledge comes the affirmation of each one's own life happiness, growth and freedom. With respect for individual boundaries comes the freedom to love unconditionally. Within the emotional safety of a loving relationship – the knowledge self-offered one another becomes the fertile soil for continued growth. With care and responsibility towards self and one another comes the potential for full and happy lives. By gathering together all the wishes of happiness and our fondest hopes for Ichigo Kurosaki and Tatsuki Arisawa from all present here, we assure them that our hearts are in tune with theirs. These moments are so meaningful to all of us, for what greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined together – to strengthen each other in all labor – to minister to each other in all sorrow – to share with each other in all gladness. This relationship stands for love, loyalty, honesty and trust, but most of all for friendship. Before they knew love, they were friends, and it was from this seed of friendship that is their destiny. Do not think that you can direct the course of love – for love, if it finds you worthy, shall direct you. Marriage is an act of faith and a personal commitment as well as a moral and physical union between two people. Marriage has been described as the best and most important relationship that can exist between them. It is the construction of their love and trust into a single growing energy of spiritual life. It is amoral commitment that requires and deserves daily attention. Marriage should be a lifelong consecration of the ideal of loving kindness – backed with the will to make it last."

Taking that as our que, Tatsuki and I turned to each other and we started to exchange vows. I started first "In your eyes, I have found my home. In your heart, I have found my love. In your soul, I have found my mate. With you, I am whole, full, and alive. You make me laugh. You let me cry. You are my breath, my every heartbeat. I am yours. You are mine. Of this we are certain. You are lodged in my heart. The small key is lost. You must stay there forever." Once I finished, I saw that Tatsuki was surprised by what I said, but she soon regained herself and said her vows "You are my inspiration and my soul's fire. You are the magic of my days. You help me laugh, you teach me love. You provide a safe place for me, unlike I've ever known. You free me to sing my own song. You are more of an amazement to me, each day I rediscover you. You are my greatest boon. I am yours. You are mine. Of this we are certain. You are lodged in my heart. The small key is lost. You must stay there forever."

Once she finished, I could feel my jaw drop from what she had said to me but Head Captain closed my mouth and continued "Do you Ichigo Kurosaki take Tatsuki Arisawa to be your wife – to live together after Soul King's ordinance – in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon her your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her as long as you both shall live?"

I said "I do" and he continued "Tatsuki Arisawa take Ichigo Kurosaki to be your husband – to live together after Soul King's ordinance – in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon him your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto him as long as you both shall live?"

Tatsuki said "I do" and he continued once more "What token of your love do you offer? Would you place the rings in my hand?" Toshiro walked up to the altar and handed the rings to the Head Captain and soon backed away.

Yamamoto handed me Tatsuki's ring and handed her mine and said "May these rings be blessed as the symbol of this affectionate unity. These two lives are now joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever they go – may they always return to one another. May these two find in each other the love for which all men and women yearn. May they grow in understanding and in compassion."

We placed the rings on our fingers and he finished "Now by the power invested in me by the Soul King and all of Soul Society, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride" Without much more talking, I kissed my new wife as passionately as possible which caused the whole place to erupt with applause.

Later on at the reception, everyone enjoyed themselves although Zaraki kept challenging all of the other guys from Soul Society to a fight, Renji and Rukia were having a drink off against Rangiku and Kira, and not to mention that my dad is trying to show people my baby photos but I didn't care because I was now married to the girl I loved and I was soon going to be a dad soon. "Ichigo!" I heard Renji yell my name "Yea?" I answered as I look in his direction "I fixed the tux so now you can get back into your body"

I got up from the table and walked over to Renji and followed him to my body. Once we made it to where my body was, I handed my ring to Renji and got back in. Once I was in, he handed me back my ring and we went back to the party.

Yaaaay! They're married now! But one quick note, for you guys to know how for a long Tatsuki is…The proposal was in December (around Christmas time): That was her at 4 months; the wedding was in January (close to February): That was her at 5 months pregnant. So…that means next chapter is going to be the time to where Tatsuki is told what she's going to have so to find out what she's having…stay tuned readers!