Hey everyone, Sorry it took a while for this update I was stuck for a while anyway I hope you enjoy; please review :)

Also, some sexual things might be mentioned but I don't think it's going to go too far.

Chapter 9

Ichigo's POV

When I reach my house, I leap into my window noticing Rukia's gigai and my body on my bed. I gently position Rukia into her gigai, and then I jump back into my body.

Damn, it's been so long since I've done that.

I sit up and gaze over at Rukia. I note she looks exhausted, so I tug the blanket up and cover her up.

I tip my head against the wall and fall into my inner world.

When I open my eyes, I glance around.

Most of the water is gone, and the sky is clear.

"Zangetsu," I call out.

A moment later, the 'Hollow' appears, "Hello, King, so wonderful to see you again." He says genuinely, which surprises me.

"Where's the old man?" I question.

"He's on his way. He wanted me to greet you first to see how you'd react."

I'm perplexed. He seems happy to see me. What the fuck is going on?!?

Old man Zangetsu materializes next to the white copy of myself.

"Zangetsu," I say again. They both turn to me, "Can someone explain what the fuck is going on?" I question.

"Ichigo, I'm sorry for lying to you for so long, but he's you true, Zanpakuto," the old man confesses.

I gaze at the two spirits feeling confused "What the hell do you mean?!"

"I've been suppressing him since the beginning. I didn't want you to become a Shinigami," The old man explains sadly.

"Then what are you!?!"

"I'm your Quincy powers, Ichigo."

I stare shocked as I turn towards white Zangetsu, "You're my true Zanpakuto?" I question.

"Yes, king, I'm. Zangetsu, your hollow, and Shinigami powers." The real Zangetsu replies.

"How?"

"It all started when I was initially an experimental Hollow, created by Aizen from Shinigami souls, known as White; I first appeared in the Present World several decades before you were born. After killing several Shinigami, I attracted the attention of your father, Captain Isshin Shiba.

We battled, and I pushed him into Karakura Town with my strength. Your father had to release his Zanpakuto Engetsu. But before he was able to, he was attacked from behind by Aizen.

"Your mother, the young Quincy, arrived; she fired a single arrow into my head, killing 'White' "

"I then transferred a portion of my Soul into your mother. later I attempted to turn her into a Hollow, but her soul was stabilized when Kisuke connected it to your fathers, which allowed him to hold 'White's' influence back."

"Years later, your parents have you who inherits the portion of my soul merged with your Shinigami powers. That's how I became Zangetsu. I never actually wanted to kill you. I just wanted you to become as strong as you could," My hollow explains with a painful expression.

I've never seen him so vulnerable.

"Please forgive me, King," he pleads.

It all makes sense now. When he said he was Zangetsu, he was telling the truth!

I'm such an fucking idiot!!!

I was neglecting my true Zanpakuto the whole time!

I need to fix this…

"Hey White Zangetsu," I call as I step closer to him.

White Zangetsu kneels before me and grabs my hand. "Please don't make me go back," he whispers.

I tug my Zanpakuto up and hug him "it's okay, Zangetsu, from now on, it's the three of us together. I forgive you," I promise him. I feel him stiffen, but then he relaxes into the embrace.

"Thank you, King… You should go.. I think Queen's waking Up," White Zangetsu announces.

"Go, Ichigo; we will be here," Old man Zangetsu reassures me as they push me out of my inner world.

I open my eyes and gaze at Rukia. She's twisting and turning.

"Ichigo, please don't leave me…" Rukia whimpers.

My eyes widen as I reach for her "Rukia, it's okay. I'm right here," I tell her as I drag her small body closer to mine and begin caressing her hair. She relaxes immediately. I slide down to lay next to her and position her head on my chest. As I wrap my arms around her waist, I slowly begin to drift off to sleep.

Rukia's POV

3:00 am

I wake up feeling something warm under me. I slowly open my eyes and realize I'm lying on Ichigo's chest, his soft breathing hits my hair as it brushes my neck.

I cuddle closer to him.

He awakens a little as he gazes down at me with concern.

"Rukia? Are you okay?"

"I'm okay, Ichigo."

I gaze up into his eyes and reach up and kiss him. He bites my lip as I gasp.

Ichigo slides his tongue into my mouth, causing me to moan quietly.

My hands slide into his hair, pulling gently.

Ichigo moans quietly back.

I move and begin straddling him on his lap as his hands slide to my hips "Fuck Rukia," he groans in between kisses as I sit on his lap, feeling his hardness press Into me.

Ichigo pulls away from my lips and begins kissing my neck.

When he bites on my sensitive skin, I shudder, "Fuck Ichigo," I moan as he bites again. "You like that, Rukia?" he asks me huskily as he pulls me close and kisses me sweetly. "It's late, Rukia. Get some rest," he whispers as I lay on him.

"Your right, strawberry goodnight," I yawn, drifting off to sleep.

The Next Morning

Ichigo's POV

I wake up with Rukia resting on my chest. I smile down at her beautiful face as she begins to stir.

"Good morning, beautiful," I whisper.

"Good morning Ichigo" she replies as she sits up and stretches.

We get out of bed and step downstairs. "Good morning, Ichigo and Rukia," Yuzu announces cheerfully, "Breakfast will be ready soon."

Rukia and I sit down at the table and wait.

Karin steps into the room, looking half-awake. She collapses into her seat.

Yuzu begins serving the food, and we start eating quickly as we need to prepare for school.

Rukia and I go back to my bedroom and change into our school uniforms and get ready for school.

We step downstairs and grab our lunches and head out the door.

"Hey, Ichigo?" Rukia gazes up at me with her violet orbs.

"Yeah, Midget?"

She gently kicks my shin. "Idiot!" she whispers, "Are we gonna tell our friends about whatever we are?" Rukia asks as fear clouds her eyes.

I gently nuzzle her face into my hands. "Rukia, I love you, and I'll proudly show it." I declare as I lean down to kiss her.

Rukia melts under my touch.

I pull away and grab her hand, entwining our fingers as we continue to school.

Rukia's POV

When Ichigo and I arrive at school, every girl is staring at us or, more precisely, me, I blush, and I glance down as Ichigo tugs me along.

We reach the front of the school and walk inside. We go to our classroom. After 5 minutes of me staring at the ground, Ichigo pulls my face up to gaze into my eye, his chocolate orbs gleaming with concern.

"What's wrong, Rukia?"

"It's... it's just that it seems every girl is interested in you," I whisper as I gazes into Ichigo's eyes.

"I only love and want you, Rukia Kuchiki. You're my soulmate. Our fates are intertwined." Ichigo whispers as he gives me a big smile

"I love you, Ichigo," I whisper, feeling more confident.

Ichigo tugs me into a hug and places his chin on my head as he rubs my back reassuringly. The bell rings as we take our seats.

Ichigo's POV

"Hello, class Today, we will be reviewing what you've learned so far in The Hunger Games series."

As the teacher explains, my badge begins to go off.

I take Kon's soul pill out and swallow emerging out of my body. I gaze at Rukia, who gives me a nod.

I take off out the of the school and begin to shunpo rooftop to rooftop, sensing for the hollow.

You ready, Zangetsu? I ask my sword spirits mentally

" Yes king," White Zangetsu replies.

"Yes, Ichigo, we are ready."

When I reach the location of the hollow, I see an Arrancar.

"Are you substitute Shinigami Ichigo Kurosaki?!" He shouts.

"Who the hell are you" I shout back as I pull Zangetsu off my back and step into a fighting position.

"I'm the one Aizen sent to kill you" The Arrancar growls as he changes towards me.

I shunpo out of the way raising Zangetsu.

"Getsuga Tenshou" I cry as my blue light soars towards him.

It hits the Arrancar but he's behind me a second later "This is from Aizen" he shouts as he plunges a needle into my neck.

"Some no Mai Tsukishiro" I hear Rukia call as the Arrancar is encased in ice before I lose consciousness.

Rukia's POV

I scramble to reach Ichigo's side as he falls right before he hits the ground I manage to catch him "I've got you Ichigo" I whisper as I shunpo towards Kisuke's shop.

When I arrive Kisuke is already outside waiting for us to arrive. He leads me inside and I lay Ichigo down as Kisuke looks him over.

"It seems that whatever was injected into Ichigo is trying to force his Hollow out I believe Aizen wants Ichigo to lose his Hollow power so he wouldn't be able to defeat him."

"You think Aizen is to get out and attack us again" I whisper in slight fear.

"I don't know if that's what's going to happen but we should be prepared for anything," Kisuke says with a sad smile.

"Okay," I say as I sit down next to the Orange-haired teenager.

"Stay strong Ichigo," I whisper as I lay next to him and fall asleep.

Ichigo's POV

"King!" White Zangetsu calls to me as I strain to open my eyes after finally opening them I gaze up at my spirits.

"Ichigo whatever that Arrancar injected into you has been trying to pull White Zangetsu out of your inner world." Old man Zangetsu expresses with a sad tone.

"White Zangetsu what if we use this to our advantage? What if Aizen still thinks that you're just a Hollow?"

"Hmm, I like the way you think king so I should materialize outside and Aizen will think he's won? Should I ruff you up some for good measure?" White Zangetsu asks with a sadistic smile.

"Sure but don't overdo it"

"Sure king bye-bye for now" White Zangetsu tells me as he disappears.

"You've made a good choice Ichigo Aizen will not know what's coming"

"I'm just wondering how he's been able to contact the Arrancar if he's in Muken I thought it was impossible" I wonder out loud.

"I do not know Ichigo but we will stop him" Old man Zangetsu reassures.

Rukia's POV

I shift in my sleep immediately when I sense a Hollow Reiatsu. I jump up when I see a complete White version of Ichigo.

The Hollow has white skin and hair. His eyes consist of black sclera With silver irises he also has black nails. While Ichigo wears a standard black Shinigami shihakushō, This Hollow wears a white shihakushō with a black cloth belt.

"Hello, Queen! Tch I see King's still talking to the Old man" The Hollow declares he lays down looking bored.

"Who are you!?"

"I'm White Zangetsu" he answers.

"White Zangetsu?" I question

"Ouch my head hurts" I hear next to me.

"Ichigo you're okay!" I exclaim as I embrace him tightly.

"Yes, Midget I'm okay" Ichigo promises as he ruffles my hair.

We both turn when we hear White Zangetsu laughing madly in the corner.

"Aww, kingy queenie missed you" White Zangetsu teases us. Ichigo begins to flush bright red.

"Zangetsu!!" Ichigo scolds.

Kisuke breaks down the door sword drawn but stops when he sees White Zangetsu.

"Oh well, this is very interesting..."

End of Chapter 9 please review!! :)