A bodyguard's job is straightforward: protect your employer. Of course, it would be nice if your own skin doesn't get damaged in the process, but one goes in knowing the potential risks. However, Ichigo's current job protecting the sister of a high-ranking vampire isn't going to be as cut-and-dry as his previous assignments as she has the ability to influence those around her.

AU. In the Shattered Shaft, Ichigo's Hollow Power dominates his Soul Reaper power, leaving him a hollow with a Soul Reaper's blade instead of a Soul Reaper with a Hollow's mask. Spoilers for the Thousand Year Blood War arc, don't read if you aren't caught up. No pairings as of yet.

Adopted from Skywalker T-65: When Rukia was taken back, Sode no Shirayuki stayed with Ichigo. This is the story of Ichigo and Rukia, done differently. Watch out, Aizen: you screwed with the wrong shinigami.