Crawling In My Skin

Chapter 25

The End

Author's Note: Hello guys! Welcome back to Crawling In My Skin. I know it has been a while so I decided to update to give you guys enough time to vote. About the voting thing yes, it will be explained in the bottom Author's Note so PLEASE READ THE NOTES! Thank you.

Pairings: Hichigo x Ichigo, Urahara x Unasaki, and mentions of Byakuya x Renji

Warnings: yaoi, violence, OOCness, and cussing

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach or the Linkin Park song, "Crawling In My Skin".

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Ichigo's Thoughts

Hichigo's Thoughts

Urahara looked down at the five hollows. Now with three against five they didn't seem so tough. Urahara was actually disappointed in The King's security. He would expect someone like The Assassin to guard the castle not five weaklings. Urahara turned to look at Unasaki and nodded to him. Unasaki understood and walked over to Urahara.

Renji watched as Unasaki pressed a hand on Urahara's chest and then disappeared. Then, a white mask began to form on Urahara's face. It was similar to Ichigo's in that it covered the right half of Urahara's face, but the mask had one diagonal black stripe that cut into the mask's eye. The mask also extended to cover Urahara's chin too. On the top part of the mask that was on his chin, were the mask's teeth. [1]

Urahara's eyes were black as the mask formed, but reaching completion his eyes turned yellow like any other hollow's. Urahara let loose a psychotic grin and grabbed Benihime at his side. He unsheathed her and looked back down at the hollows in the valley.

"Renji! It's me, Unasaki. I just took control of Urahara's body. Now come and help me kick some ass!" said Unasaki as he jumped down into the valley.

Renji jumped down after Unasaki and watched as he charged ahead straight into battle. He was cackling all the way and jumped up and sliced one of the in the head and then dispersed. One of five was already gone and Renji hadn't even gotten close to the fight. Renji watched as the remaining four gathered in a circle around Unasaki. Renji was about to run into battle when he saw what Unasaki did.

Unasaki waited until the four grew close enough to touch him and then he jumped high in the air. They all just stared up at Unasaki's fading figure. While in the air, Unasaki lifted Benihime up in the air and started to rapidly spin her up in the air in a circle. The result looked like a propeller and as Unasaki fell he took all four of the hollow's heads with him. He let out a full blown maniacal laugh. [2]

Renji stared as Unasaki had successfully taken out all five high-level hollows in less than 30 seconds. Soon, the hollow mask on Urahara's face fell and Urahara took a deep breath as Unasaki materialized next to him. Seeing, how Urahara's composure was disturbed, Unasaki stepped over and began massaging Urahara's shoulders.

"We did well, Urahara." Unasaki soothed.

Urahara nodded and looked over at the astounded Renji. He was trying really hard to not show how amazed he was, but ultimately failed. His mouth although not fully agape was still open and his eyes were wide. Urahara chuckled at the red head and watched as he blushed crimson.

"Well, let's get moving, Abrarai-kun." said Urahara as he and Unasaki headed towards the castle entrance.

Renji shook his head before rushing off after the two. He didn't have time to be shocked at Urahara's methods to save Ichigo. He needed to be grateful that Urahara had such methods to save Ichigo.

The King was in rough shape and he knew this. There hadn't been many a time when he fought for his life. The only other times had been when he had first encountered Satan. [3] He did however know how to fight for his life even when his chips were down.

He stared at the orange-haired delinquent. He was smirking and held his zanpakuto on his back as if he didn't need to use it any more. The King could feel the bile rising in his throat as he felt his hand grow slippery where he held his bleeding shoulder. He swallowed it down and tried to raise his reiatsu. However, it wouldn't budge. He had reached his limit. He scowled down at the ground thinking of a strategy, when he heard a small chuckle.

The King looked up to find that the noise had come from Ichigo, who was now full out laughing at his weakened state. He growled at Ichigo and stood. No one mocked The King.

Ichigo watched as The King who was supposed to be almighty, on his knees in pain. It amused the teen to no end. Someone so powerful had been taken down so easily. He let loose more laughter at The King's pathetic attempt to stand. In the end though, The King did manage to stand and raised his scythe.

"Kurosaki Ichigo. You are going down." he said and charged ahead at the shinigami.

Ichigo grinned and got his sword ready when he felt three very familiar reiastus headed his way. Urahara? Unasaki? Renji? What are they doing in Hueco Mundo? Don't tell me they came to help. Then as if to prove Ichigo wrong, the three burst into the throne room.

"ICHIGO!" called Renji.

The King stopped his charging, to see three more shinigami had entered his territory. Another red-head and…was that…Kisuke Urahara? And his hollow, Unasaki?

"What the hell are you guys doing here?" yelled Ichigo.

"Yes, Kisuke. Why are you here? You as well, Unasaki?" asked The King.

"Well, Ichigo we wanted to see you defeat this piece of shit. You don't mind do you?" asked Urahara pulling his fan out of nowhere.

"No problem at all, Urahara." said Ichigo getting back into his fighting stance.

The King watched as the three stood and watched. They were here to see him fail when in reality the teen was going down. The King then continued to charge ahead at Ichigo. Ichigo raised Zangetsu and waited for the perfect moment to strike. As soon as The King was close enough, Ichigo slashed Zangetsu and created a large cut on The King's right leg. He let out a cry of pain as he went down again.

Ichigo saw his chance, and began randomly slicing up The King's legs. The King cried out in pain as Ichigo created gashes in his legs. They were useless by the time Ichigo had stopped. Ichigo grinned down at the now crippled King.

"Doesn't feel too good, does it?" Ichigo asked with a laugh.

The King desperately tried to slice into Ichigo by using his arm to wave his scythe around, but ultimately failed. He couldn't give up though. He was The King. The strongest hollow there was, reduced to a heap of flesh. He tried his best to stand, but his legs were numb and he had lost all control over them.

Ichigo stared down at The King and raised Zangetsu above his head to strike The King for the last time when he saw Hichigo's mangled body still in the corner. He withheld his final assault on The King to look at his lover. What am I doing? Hichigo needs me! Ichigo left the paralyzed on the ground and walked over to his lover. Ichigo could barely stand to look at him. He was beaten and torn all because Ichigo wasn't there to protect him.

It's time to fix what I caused to happen. Ichigo bent down on one knee and placed Zangetsu on the ground next to him. He created small bursts of energy in his hands and hovered them over Hichigo. Instantly, Hichigo wounds began to seal and his bruises started to fade. His blackened skin turned back to its original pasty white color and slowly Hichigo began to stir.

Slowly, Hichigo could feel himself waking up. No! I don't want to wake up! I don't want to be reminded of how I failed Ichigo! Hichigo desperately tried to fight to not be awake, but he failed. As his eyes started to flutter open he noticed that his body didn't ache and he could feel his limbs again. His vision was still blurred and he saw white, but he also made out the shape of a black mass with a puff of orange on it. He inwardly sighed. He was so hurt, he was delusional.

As his vision cleared he saw Ichigo and his hands were blue? C'mon! My mind can't even make a realistic delusion? He watched as "Ichigo" moved his hands over his body. Then, the blue disappeared and "Ichigo" turned to look at him. His chocolate eyes widened as he saw Hichigo. Then, Hichigo watched as the pseudo Ichigo started to cry.

"Hichigo? Oh God, Hichigo." he cried as he wrapped his arms around Ichigo's neck.

Hichigo was thoroughly shocked when he could feel the heat radiating off "Ichigo" and he could truly feel "Ichigo's" skin on his own.

"Ichigo, is that really you?" Hichigo asked.

Ichigo pushed himself off of Hichigo and looked into his eyes before he said, "Of course it's me, Hichigo? Do you…do you not…recognize me?"

When Hichigo saw the tears that leaked out a little faster and the pain that shone in Ichigo's eyes when he said that, he knew this was no illusion. To prove to Ichigo that he knew he was real now, he cupped Ichigo's cheek and smashed their lips together. [4] He had missed Ichigo's taste so much. Hell, he had missed every part of his little strawberry.

Ichigo moaned into Hichigo's mouth and wrapped his arms back around Hichigo's neck. Hichigo wrapped his own arms around Ichigo's waist and sucked on Ichigo's bottom lip. Then, he started to slowly lick Ichigo's lips and Ichigo soon gave him permission and they shared an intense open mouthed kiss.

Renji, Urahara, and Unasaki starred on at the reunited couple. Urahara and Unasaki sighed together while Renji starred on in confusion. It wasn't that Renji didn't like homosexuals because to be quite honest he himself had a thing for Byakuya. What he didn't understand was what Ichigo saw in his hollow. They were both the same weren't they? Renji sighed and shook his head. If Ichigo was happy then hell he would be too.

Unasaki watched as the two shared an intimate moment. He sighed and looked over at Urahara as a faint blush crept onto his face. Maybe he liked Urahara in that way. He had not wanted to kill him and now he wasn't sure of his feelings. Then, he felt warmth on his hand and looked to see Urahara had taken hold of it. Unasaki starred at Urahara shocked while Urahara just smiled. Unasaki blushed harder and squeezed Urahara's hand. Maybe he did like him… [5]

As soon as Hichigo stopped to take a breath from their kiss, Ichigo grabbed his hand and led him over to where the crippled King still laid. Hichigo had to suppress a gasp when he looked over the condition of The King. The Hollow King. The strongest hollow around had been mangled into a heap of flesh by Ichigo no less. Ichigo then turned to Hichigo.

"I healed you so, you could finish the job." said Ichigo with a smile.

Hichigo starred back at Ichigo. He really wants me to finish the job? That's so…so nice of him. Then, Hichigo had an idea.

"That's sweet of you, Ichigo, but I think we should do this together." said Hichigo as he took control of Ichigo's body.

Ichigo was prepared to be thrust into his soul, but was surprised when he was still in his body. The only difference was he could only control the left part of his body. Hichigo's voice then rang out in his head.

"Ichigo, I am letting you control half of your body. I am controlling the right side. By doing this we can both end this bastard's life."

Slowly, Hichigo brought up his right hand that held Zangetsu. He brought it up so it was right above The King's head. Ichigo knew what he had to do. He brought up his left arm and gripped Zangetsu.

"Any last words, bastard?" came Ichigo's gargled voice from having Hichigo controlling half of his body.

"I shall live on, Hichigo. And when I do I'll-"

He never got to finish. They had both had enough of his bullshit. So, swiftly they had swung Zangetsu down on The King's head and watched as he slowly faded away in front of their eyes. They both felt euphoria as they had finally killed the one problem in their lives. Hichigo separated from Ichigo and held his hand. Ichigo smiled as the others made their way over to the couple.

"Renji, Unasaki, and Urahara I'd like you to meet Hichigo." said Ichigo.

They all bowed to each other before straightening back up. That's when Ichigo noticed that Unasaki and Urahara were also holding hands.

"So, you two have decided to follow your hearts ne?" asked Ichigo with a smirk.

Both Unasaki and Urahara blushed and then nodded their heads. Hichigo smiled and looked over at an uncomfortable Renji.

"All that's left now is to find someone for Renji. So, who's it gonna be, Renji?" he asked.

Renji blushed before mumbling someone's name.

"What was that, Renji?" Hichigo taunted.

"I said Byakuya, okay?" he said as he turned a dark crimson.

Ichigo smiled and stood beside Renji before placing his arm around Renji's shoulders.

"I'm sure he'll love you back. You just gotta let him know how you feel. And let's be honest; what straight man's bankai has cherry blossom petals?" encouraged Ichigo. [6] [7]

Everyone burst out laughing at Ichigo's little joke. Unasaki then stopped laughing suddenly.

"Wait, you guys. We need a new Hollow King. Without him, there will be no new hollows and without new hollows the world won't be balanced." Unasaki explained.

"Well, Unasaki who is it going to be because I doubt you or Hichigo will wanna be The King if you'll be separated from Ichigo or Urahara?" asked Renji.

Then, Ichigo thought of the perfect person. He walked over to Unasaki and whispered who he thought would make a perfect King. Unasaki smiled and agreed.

"Who are you thinking about, Ichigo?" asked Hichigo.

"I'm not telling, Hichigo." answered Ichigo with a smirk.

"Oh yes, you are." said Hichigo as he chased Ichigo out of the castle. [8]

[1] Does his mask sound realistic and cool? I thought it did.

[2] Bit of a badass ain't he?

[3] Satan plays a minor role in this fic. He was just there to help describe the situation. Give some background on The King.

[4] I know a lot of you have been waiting for that moment! 8D

[5] I couldn't resist doing Unasaki x Urahara! Don't kill me! XD

[6] Am I really the only one to question Byakuya's sexuality? I mean c'mon! Flower petals?

[7] Yeah, well Renji was all alone so, meh I gave him Byakushi~

[8] My failed humorous ending. XD

Author's Note: I believe that is the most footnotes we've had at all. Plus, this chappie is also the longest at a staggering 3,358 words! Good grief. Now I have some very important news so

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE! READ THE FOLLOWING NOTES!

1. As you all know, Fanfiction is censoring itself. I believe this is a very stupid move, but it is their website. From now on, my stories will have notes that say if there was originally a lemon in that chappie. To read it, I have posted all my stories on AdultFanFiciton under the same username. SuperSaiyanHollow. However, AFF is very different from FF and I have yet to figure it out. I will tell you guys when I get my stories up.

2. I know I promised DAILY updates, but my family is going through some drama lately. My parents are getting a divorce and I've had to move out of my house. I hope that soon I will be able to give you guys the DAILY updates I promised.

3. Now, I know you're all dying to know what the whole voting thing is about. Well I'll tell you. As you all now my policy is I will only write one chapter fic at a time, well I might change that it depends. I have an idea for a sequel to this, but I really want to start my other story which will be DeathNote. Now, I'm not sure what to do, so I am letting you guys decide. There is a poll on my profile. Please vote, so I know what you guys think. If you are an anonymous reviewer then here are the choices. Just leave your answer in a review or PM.

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IF NO ONE VOTES I WILL PICK THE OPTION MYSELF! THE POLL WILL CLOSE WHEN I POST CHAPTER 26 WHICH WILL BE AN EPILOGUE!

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