I have some bad news people. This is the last update for my summer vacation. That means, updates will be more spaced out. However, I will try to keep up the updates going at a reasonable pace. I know how it feels when authors go on hiatus, but I'll try not to be on of those authors.
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Chapter 6
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Ichigo turned around to Renji opening the sliding door.
"I thought I heard you, I just wasn't sure. What brings you here, of all places?"
"Renji," Ichigo sighed "I thought it was someone else."
"You okay?"
"Uh, yeah."
"Well then, you can come in. I still have some paperwork to do, but with you here, I've got a reason to get this over with faster."
"Wait. You actually do your paperwork?"
"Hell yeah, if I didn't, Kuchiki taicho would bug me about it 'til I did it, and while I'm doing it. You have no idea what he does to make me work!"
"Uh-huh..."
"Just get your ass inside Ichigo."
"Yeah, yeah."
Renji sat down behind his desk and started scribbling things down to his work. Meanwhile, Ichigo, from his spot against the wall, was looking around. Surprisingly enough, the office wasn't that disorganized. Zabimaru was leaning against the wall, near Renji's desk, all the bookshelves were full and decently organized, and the desk was well arranged.
"I'm surprised." Ichigo stated after thoroughly scanning the room.
"About what?" mumbled Renji from his work.
"Your office. It's actually organized."
"Kuchiki taicho's rule; plus, I like keeping my things organized."
"Weel, to be honest, I didn't think you liked being that organized."
"Shut it, I can't concentrate."
"Whatever."
They both waited in the room for another 15 minutes, by the time Renji had finished. He stood up, and put the papers in a folder, and lied them down near the edge of his desk. Renji decided to break the silence first.
"So, you never answered my earlier question, Ichigo."
"What was it?"
"Why are you here? Nothing is going on anymore, and you coming here alone is surprising."
"Well, I really don't want to talk about it."
"Com'on, you can tell me."
"No."
"Com'on, Ichigo..."
"No."
"Damn, you're too fucking stubborn Ichigo."
"Why do you care about my being here anyway?"
"Well, when you're here things get exciting, but there isn't anything going on here."
"I wouldn't bet on that."
"Really now?"
Before Renji could get his question answered, there was a knock on his office door.
"Come in."
The door slid open, and Nemu walked in. Renji looked confused, and Ichigo had worry and shock written on his face.
"What do you want, Nemu?"
"I've come to get Kurosaki-san."
"What? Why?"
"He is wanted by Mayuri-sama."
"Why would Kurotsuchi taicho want Ichigo?"
Renji looked over at Ichigo, who looked like he wasn't going to move, for any reason.
"What the hell is going on Ichigo?"
"Nothing. Go tell Kurotsuchi to leave me alone, dammit."
"Why does he want you Ichigo?"
"Mayuri-sama and Kurosaki-san made a deal, and Kurosaki-san wants to back out of it." Nemu said casually.
"What deal?"
"I get to use him as a test subject."
Renji and Ichigo jumped, as they noticed that Kurotsuchi was in the room with them. Nemu bowed.
"Nemu, you slow bitch, how long does it take to drag him out and over to my lab?"
"I'm sorry, Mayuri-sama."
"Hang on, What's going on, Kurotsuchi taicho?" Renji asked.
"Simple, I have been given permission to study vaizards."
"Vaizards? You mean those things that were shinigami, and gained powers of hollows?"
"Yes, Abarai fukutaicho. Now move so I can take my specimen."
"Who are you talking about, sir?"
"Me. And I never gave him permission for anything." Ichigo voiced.
"You're a vaizard Ichigo!" yelled Renji.
"Yeah, I am."
"How?"
"You can thank Urahara-san for it. Oh, and I can also thank you and Byakuya. If it weren't for you two cutting me up to bring Rukia back, and Urahara-san training me, I'd still be a regular shinigami."
"That doesn't make sense."
"I think I see how it happened, interesting. Nemu, restrain him before that thing pops up again."
"Hai, Mayuri-sama."
"God dammit!" screamed Ichigo, "I told ou to leave me alone!"
"You're my property now, Kurosaki." responded Kurotsuchi.
Ichigo jumped up and flash stepped off. However, when the three left in the room looked out, Byakuya was outside, holding Ichigo's arm in a tight grip.
"Let go Byakuya!"
"Kuchiki taicho!"
"Renji, restrain him. I don't care how, just do it."
"But... sir..."
Byakuya's eyes narrowed, and Renji flinched slightly. He walked out of his office, and held Ichigo's other arm.
"Dammit, Renji..."
"Thanks for holding him, Kuchiki. I'll just cut him with Ashisogi Jizou, and he'll be easier to work with."
"Dammit." Ichigo repeated.
'Need help Ichi-kun?' Kuroji asked slyly from within.
"Not now."
Renji looked at Ichigo, and noticed his eye had some black begining to advance. He was getting more confused.
"I don't need help now, Kuroji!"
"Ichigo, who are you talking to! Are you insane? There is no one here!"
"Shut up Abarai."
"Kurotsuchi taicho?"
"Once I cut him, I won't need to worry. Move to the side, so I can cut him."
"Sir, why?"
"Move Renji." Byakuya ordered.
"Uh... hai." Renji answered, defeated.
Kurotsuchi laughed as he raised his sword, and swung it down. However, Renji was on the ground, bleeding, Byakuya looked surprised, as did Kurotsuchi.
"Hahaha... I knew he needed help. Ichi-kun is just too stubborn."
Byakuya looked shocked, Renji even more so, and Kurostuchi and Nemu were unfased.
"This is why you wanted him, Mayuri!" questioned Byakuya.
"Hell yeah. I can study him, Yamaji gave me permission. I'm looking forward to it."
"Hey, Bya-hime. Let go, or I'll cut ya up. I still havn' forgotten wha' we went through las' time."
"Now I have even more of a reason not to let you go."
"Kuchiki taicho... what's going on?" stammered Renji, on the ground paralyzed.
"Nothin' special Red." answered Kuroji.
"Ichigo...?"
"I ain't Ichigo." Kuroji said as he turned his head to face Renji. Renji gasped as he noticed the black and golden eyes, as well as a full hollow mask, partially covering his face, and the other half covering the side of Kuroji's head.
Kuroji reached back and took out Zangetsu. He swung it at Byakuya, who jumped away. His arm then swung back, and stopped Kurotsuchi's bade from cutting him.
"Ya rushin' things Creepy. I ain't ready ta be prodded with your crap."
Kuroji swung Zangetsu, and Kurostuchi jumped to the side. He then proceeded to grab the hilt wrap with his other hand, and started swinging Zangetsu in circles. Kurotsuchi started another charge, and Kuroji flash stepped behind him, and threw Zangetsu.
Blood flew almost everywhere in a two meter radius. Both Kurotsuchi and Kuroji fell. Kuroji had sent Zangetsu right through Kurotsuchi's upper abdomin; and Kuroji was sliced in multiple places. Byakuya walked up to both of them, each getting up at their own pace.
"Damn, Kuchiki, you could've jumped in sooner!" spat Kurotsuchi.
Kuroji was back on is feet by the end of Kurotsuchi's rant. Once he caught his breath, he ran off again, into the Seireitai.
Renji, watching the whole thing in a crumpled heap remained silent, at the spectacle that just happened. He continued his silent awe, even after the two captains finished arguing 5 minutes ensuing Kuroji's departure.
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Alright, Chapter 6 is posted! I feel like I kinda rushed this chapter... I also get the feeling that I made a little confusing. Oh well, if I get too many complaints, I'll add some stuff to make it less.
Haha, I love giving Kurotsuchi a bad time. However, I might put in a twist next chapter. Be ready for it!
As always, read and review people, I luff it!