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"Hello." -Normal talking
"Hello." –Ichigo's thoughts.
"Hello." – Zanpakutō speaking
"Hello." – Zanpakutō thoughts.
Kon'nichiwa [Translation of Hello]
Ichigo remembered what Shirayuki said during training with Mizore. With that in mind, Ichigo entered his mindscape to find Shirayuki. Ichigo shunpō'ed to the icy mountain that Shirayuki made for herself. Ichigo walked near the palace to see Shirayuki dancing outside.
"Hello Shirayuki," Ichigo said.
"Hello Ichigo," Shirayuki replied as she stopped dancing.
"Nope," Ichigo said as he walked towards her. "Dance with me," Ichigo said as he transformed his clothes to a black kimono with icy blue snowflakes. Ichigo and Shirayuki spend an hour dancing in the cold. Ichigo recognized some of the dances they did were a slight variation of the dances to use her techniques. After they finished the dances, Shirayuki kissed Ichigo on the cheek.
"So what are you doing in my side of the mindscape?" Shirayuki asked.
"Other than dancing with you," Ichigo said.
"Other than that," Shirayuki replied.
"It was what you mentioned after training with Mizore," Ichigo said.
"I see. You heard that." Shirayuki said. "If you want to hear this then we need to get a bit conformable," Shirayuki said. The two walked inside her ice palace where she made a few chairs of ice for Ichigo and Shirayuki to sit on.
"You can start whenever you're ready Shirayuki," Ichigo said.
"Long ago, I was alone. I did not have any parents or family. I would spend countless hours wandering around the ice mountain because I enjoyed the cold. One day there was a massive snowstorm. The cold didn't bother me. While I walked, I noticed that there was light coming from one of the nearby caves. Out of curiosity, I walked inside the cave. Immediately I was greeted with warmth. It was a little uncomfortable but I persisted. I soon saw a young man. He was wrapped in what appears to be a fur blanket. In front of him was a small campfire. He welcomed me by unwrapped the blanket and motioned me to join him. I walked towards him as he wrapped both of us in the blanket. It felt different. I never felt this warm before, throughout the night we ended up talking about each other's past. He said that he is traveling all over Japan. He just started hiking the mountains when suddenly there was a snowstorm. While I told him that I live up here all alone hearing this, he invited me to join him on his journey through the mountains. This is the start of our friendship. I would teach him various signs that indicate when a snowstorm is coming and different techniques to use to hunt for food since there was little to no plants that grew in this cold weather. In return, he taught me how to read and write.
As time passed on, we slowly grew closer with each other and fell in love. It was soon discovered that I was infertile. Despite this, he loved me just the way I was. One day, during a bad snowstorm, we founded an abandoned shrine. We stayed there for the night. While he was asleep, I made a prayer there. I didn't realize that this shrine was dedicated to Amaterasu. She heard my prayer and made a deal with me. In return for giving me the ability to give birth to a child, I would offer myself to Amaterasu to do whatever she desired. The next day, I told him what happened. At first, he doubted the idea since he didn't believe in the supernatural. To prove that the supernatural does exist, I showed him my powers. I was scared that he would not accept me. Instead, he hugged me and we spent the next few nights enjoy the miracle Amaterasu bestowed upon us.
We traveled to the rest of the various mountains of Japan until I gave birth to a baby girl with snow-white skin and purple hair. We decided that I should be the one to give her a surname and he would give her a forename. I named her Shirayuki while he named her Kireina [Beautiful].
At the end of our mountain journey, the man realizes that he had other parts of Japan to explore. He asked me to join him on his expedition. But, I could not. I realized that the warmer I get, the weaker I become. The man understood and vowed to return. In his lifetime, he would try and return every few years. He died when he was 81. I raised my daughter and helped her find a husband to give me many granddaughters. She discovered that they could only give birth from 17 and their mid-20s. Eventually, I died and met Amaterasu. I asked her why my daughter was only able to give birth during the age of 17 and their mid-20s. She told me that myself, my daughter, and my grandchildren are beings of cold and can only handle the fire of life for a short amount of time. I accepted that answer and left with Amaterasu. Eventually, I ended up with Rukia and the rest is history." Shirayuki said.
"Interesting story," Ichigo said as he stood up and hugged Shirayuki. "Do you remember his name?" Ichigo asked.
"His name was Sōgi." Shirayuki said.
"I see. I remember hearing about him." Ichigo said.
"Really," Shirayuki asked.
"He was a Japanese poet who traveled to almost every corner of Japan and died in Hakone on September 1, 1502," Ichigo said.
"I see," Shirayuki said.
"He was also credited for starting the legend of Yuki-Onna," Ichigo said.
"I see," Shirayuki said. "Thank you for spending this time with me."
"No problem," Ichigo said as he kissed her on the forehead and left his mindscape.
Scene Change: Yōkai Academy
Ichigo woke up at 5 am like usual. Ichigo took care of his morning business and shunpō'ed to the underground training that Mikogami allowed them to use. Ichigo is currently working on combining his elemental reiatsu with Shunkō.
"Ichigo," Yhwach said as he appeared from Ichigo's mindscape.
"Yes, Yhwach?" Ichigo replied.
"I got an idea to help with this problem," Yhwach said.
"Go ahead," Ichigo said.
"Think your reiatsu like this bucket of water," Yhwach said as he created a bucket of water. "For you to use your bending, you are subconsciously altering your reiatsu to be suited for elemental manipulation," Yhwach said as he created a small hose connected to the bucket of water. In the middle of the tube, Yhwach added a food coloring dispenser. Once that was done, Yhwach opened the value to allow some water to flow through and mix with the food coloring. "But for Shunkō you are using your generic reiatsu since it is both more abundant and faster to use compared to elemental reiatsu," Yhwach explained the problem.
"So what is your solution?" Ichigo asked.
"The answer is simply to create something to store premade elemental reiatsu," Yhwach said.
"How?" Ichigo asked.
"I've also got an answer to that," Yhwach said as he pulled out four orbs. Ichigo recognized what those orbs were.
"You're planning to make a Schrift of each element?" Ichigo guessed.
"Exactly," Yhwach replied.
"Why?" Ichigo asked.
"With the schrifts in place, it would allow you to a place to create and store that elemental reiatsu until you need it," Yhwach said.
"So like another bucket to hold the color water until I need to use it," Ichigo said, as he created another bucket and connected it to the end of the hose to hold the color water.
"Exactly," Yhwach said.
"Isn't this similar to a Magical Core?" Ichigo asked; remembering what Ruby said during her explanation.
"Now that you mentioned it, it is similar to a Magical Core like what Ruby mentioned," Yhwach said. "I'll start making a schrift to act as a Magic Core and for the individual elements," Yhwach said.
"Very well," Ichigo said as Yhwach returned to his mindscape to make the new schrifts. Ichigo decided to review his Martial Arts and Hakuda skills while he waited for Yhwach. A few minutes later, Yhwach appeared.
"Ready Ichigo," Yhwach asked.
-"I am," Ichigo replied. Yhwach handed Ichigo the five shrift orbs.
"Which one is which schrift?" Ichigo asked.
"From left to right, we have the schrift for your water manipulation, earth manipulation, fire/plasma manipulation, air manipulation, and magic," Yhwach said. "Ichigo do you not shove all of the schrifts at once. Do them one by one." Yhwach warned.
"Very well," Ichigo said. "I, Kurosaki Ichigo, bestow upon myself this schrift," Ichigo said as he pushed the first into his chest. Suddenly Ichigo could feel something different in his body.
Ichigo repeated the process for the remaining with the remaining schrifts.
"How do you feel?" Yhwach asked.
"I feel strange," Ichigo said.
"What do you mean?" Yhwach asked.
"I feel weaker," Ichigo said.
"It might be because your body is trying to fill those schrifts up with reiatsu." Yhwach guessed. "You should try out your elemental manipulation to see if there are any changes" Yhwach suggested.
"Ok," Ichigo said. Ichigo gathered the water particles in the air and turned it into a stream. Then Ichigo turned that stream into ice. Finally, Ichigo turned the ice back into water particles.
Ichigo decided to try out his upgraded earth bending. Ichigo summoned two large boulders. Ichigo slammed the two boulders together. Ichigo was surprised that he still had control of the broken fragments of the boulder. Ichigo willed the small fragments to form an even bigger boulder before allowed it to fall on the ground.
Ichigo decided to try out his upgraded fire bending next. Ichigo summoned a small fire on each of his fingertips. Ichigo then forced the small fire to grow longer and keep its shape. Ichigo now has white fire rods that are about 10 inches (25.4 cm) on each finger. Ichigo then flung all the fire rods at the large boulder. Each of the fire rods pierces the large boulder and slowly causing the boulder to melt. Ichigo took a breath as he called upon lightning. Ichigo focused them on his fingertips; like with the fire rods. Ichigo then threw them at the fire rods that are stuck to the melting boulder; causing a small explosion. Ichigo was about to stop his plasma manipulation when he noticed some hot magma dripping out. Ichigo took a breath as he draws out the hot magma. Ichigo has the magma shaped into a star before having all the magma reform back into the large boulder from before.
Ichigo manipulated air as he sent a few air cutters towards the giant black boulder. Each of the air cutters managed to cut a part of the boulder. Ichigo then used his hands to slowly generate a cyclone. Ichigo allowed the cyclone to spin for a few seconds. Ichigo then summoned even more wind and sent an even larger air cutter to destroy the cyclone. Ichigo decided to test his magic abilities when he received his staff from Miyuki.
"How do you feel?" Yhwach asked.
"I feel that I have greater control over the elements," Ichigo said.
"I see. Have you considered names for these Schrifts?" Yhwach asked as he summoned a sheet of paper.
"I have." Ichigo said. "The names are Schrift A: The Aqua Dominum Water Master; Schrift G: The Gaia Crusher; Schrift I: The Ignatius; Schrift V: The Ventus; Schrift M: The Magus." Ichigo said.
"Very well Ichigo," Yhwach said as he wrote the names down on the sheet of paper. "Anything else?" Yhwach asked.
"Not at the moment," Ichigo replied. With that, Yhwach returned to Ichigo's mindscape. Ichigo stood up and stretched. Ichigo looked at the time and noticed that it's seven o'clock. Ichigo went back to his room, took a quick shower and went to the cafeteria.
Scene Change: Cafeteria
Ichigo walked into the cafeteria. Many of the students of Yōkai Academy looked at Ichigo. Ichigo was wearing a white t-shirt, black jean pants, black shoes, and an unzipped black jacket. Ichigo heard all of them gossiping about him. Some speculated whether he was a transfer student or a new staff member. Ichigo ignored it as he purchased a Japanese meal set and sat at an open table eating. Everyone in the cafeteria continued to gossip about Ichigo when suddenly a group of students entered the cafeteria. Everyone stopped talking and stared at the group of students who just entered the cafeteria. The group of students walked towards Ichigo.
"Hey, buddy." The guy said, trying to get Ichigo's attention. Ichigo ignored him as he continued to eat his rice. "HEY!" The guy said as he slammed his hand down on the table. Ichigo sighed as he placed his chopsticks down, wiped his mouth with a napkin and looked at the group.
"What do you want?" Ichigo said to the group. Ichigo noticed that this group is significantly different compared to the general student body. All the students in the cafeteria would a green and tan uniform. However, these wore an all-black uniform.
"I am Keito of the Public Safety Commission. You are wearing an unauthorized uniform. Either change to the student uniform you will be punished." Keito said.
"Shouldn't you also change your uniform since you and your group are also not wearing the standard student uniform?" Ichigo asked.
"Unlike you, we all are members of the Public Safety Commission who are allowed to wear this uniform," Keito replied.
"Interesting," Ichigo said. Ichigo looked at another student who was watching nearby. When she noticed Ichigo looking at her she blushed and looked down. "Excuse me," Ichigo said to the girl.
"Yes?" She asked.
"Do you have the student handbook?" Ichigo asked her.
"Yes." She replied.
"Can I borrow it?" Ichigo asked her.
"Sure." She replied as she handed Ichigo her book. Ichigo took the book and looked at the table of contents and founded the Yōkai Academy uniform chapter. Ichigo flipped to that chapter and found the Yōkai Academy Dress Code policy.
"According to the student handbook, all students must wear the student uniform during school hours. However, some minor altercations are allowed due to cultural differences or in the name of self-expression. Some exceptions are also allowed if the club is sports-related. Those uniforms in question can only be worn during times of practice or an event relating to that sports club." Ichigo said as he closed the book and handed the book back to the girl. "Thank you," Ichigo replied.
"Y-you welcome." She replied as she immediately hugged that book as if it was a lifeline.
"Anyways, please explain to me Keito of the Public Safety Commission which part of that paragraph mentioned your uniform exception," Ichigo asked.
"Saizou! Junya!" Keito ordered.
"Yes, Taichō?" Saizou and Junya said as they walked towards her.
"Arrest this man for disturbing the peace and refusing to follow our orders," Keito ordered.
"Yes, Taichō." Saizou and Junya said as they slowly walked towards Ichigo. Ichigo looked at them. Ichigo took off his jacket as he looked back at the girl who helped him.
"Can you hold this?" Ichigo said as he handed her his jacket.
"S-sure," She said. Ichigo cracked his fingers and neck as Saizou and Junya walked towards him.
"It's fighting time," Ichigo said as he punched Saizou with a right hook. Junya charged in with a punch of his own. Ichigo moved towards Junya, grabbed Junya's arm, spun on his toes and slammed Junya on an unoccupied table. Saizou transformed into his Orc form as he charged towards Ichigo. Ichigo turned towards Saizou and punched him right in the gut.
"Gah," Saizou said. Ichigo slightly pushed him with the same fist that punched him in the gut. Saizou slammed to the ground unconscious.
"All of you rush him!" Keito ordered. The rest of the Public Safety Commission rushed towards Ichigo.
"It's fighting time once again!" Ichigo yelled as he charged towards the Public Safety Commission. Ten minutes later, all of Public Safety Commission members all unconscious. Some are slammed into the unoccupied table, while others were launched up the ceiling with only their parts of their neck and below visible. "Now who's next?" Ichigo said as he looked at Keito.
"Fine then, it looks like I have to do everything here," Keito said as she transformed into her spider form. Keito began to shoot her spider silk at Ichigo. Ichigo threw a fireball at Keito's spider silk. Ichigo's fireball melted through her spider silk. "What?" Keito said. Ichigo encased his right hand with fire reiatsu and punched her in the face. "GAH" She cried from the attack.
"Do you give up?" Ichigo asked nicely. Keito fired venom at Ichigo. Ichigo sighed as sent another fireball at her. The fireball burned the venom and hit her directly in the face.
"GAH." She cried from the direct hit. Before Keito could regain focus, Ichigo charged in gave her an uppercut. Keito flew headfirst to the ceiling and got stuck up there. Ichigo walked back to the girl who he asked to hold his jacket.
"Can I have my jacket back?" Ichigo asked the girl.
"S-s-sure," She said as she handed Ichigo back his jacket. "Um…" she said.
"Yes?" Ichigo asked as he looked back.
"Can… you sign this?" She asked as she handed Ichigo her student handbook. "Sure," Ichigo said. "What is your name?" Ichigo asked.
"Otonashi Ran." She said.
"To Otonashi Ran for being a student ready for school and willing to help a fellow stranger despite being scared." Ichigo wrote on her student handbook and handed it back to her. Ran quickly read the message and began to blush bright red and ran off. Ichigo sat back down and was about to continue eating when suddenly Ichigo heard someone calling his name. Ichigo looked up to see the Newspaper Club just entered the cafeteria to see all the destruction around him.
"Yo," Ichigo casually said to the Newspaper Club.
"Ichigo is that the Public Safety Commission?" Moka asked.
"You mean those idiots in the black uniform?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes, Ichigo," Moka said.
"What did you do to them?" Yukari asked as she stared at the unconscious bodies on the ground and bodies that are hanging from the ceiling.
"They questioned me about uniform policy when in fact they were in the wrong," Ichigo said. "They decided to try and act tough which resulting in me teaching them their place," Ichigo explained; purposely referencing Moka's catchphrase.
"I see," Tsukune said as the Newspaper Club began writing what Ichigo said and took a few pictures.
"I recommend interviewing Otonashi Ran since I used her Student Handbook to outsmart them," Ichigo said.
"I'll make a note of that," Tsukune said as he left the table. Ichigo resumed eating. Ichigo looked up and noticed that the Newspaper Club left the table; leaving Ichigo and surprising Moka alone.
"Did something between you and the Public Safety Commission?" Ichigo asked.
"Why do you ask?" Moka asked.
"I could tell that all of you desire some amount of revenge towards the Public Safety Commission," Ichigo said.
"You see, the Newspaper Club discovered all the horrible acts that the Public Safety Commission has committed. We ended up printing out our findings in the school newspaper. In response, the Public Safety Commission managed to discover that Tsukune was, in fact, a human and planned to execute him. We ended up fighting against Kuyō, the former leader of the Public Safety Commission, who injured Tsukune to the point where Ura-chan gave Tsukune her blood." Moka said. Ichigo stopped eating and gave Moka a flick on the forehead. "Ow!" Moka cried.
"Moka, how many times do I need to tell you that I never consider you as two people like all of those idiots do," Ichigo said as he resumed eating. Moka smiled at Ichigo's comment. Ever since Tsukune pulled her Rosario off, himself and the rest of the Newspaper Club consider herself and Ura-chan as two people. However, Ichigo was the only one, besides her parents, who considered them as one person.
"Thank you, Ichigo," Moka said.
"No problem," Ichigo said as he gave her a quick kiss on the cheek and continued eating. A few minutes later, the rest of the Newspaper Club returned to the table. A quick vote took place and everyone agreed that this story will be added to next week's newspaper. Each of them ordered their respective breakfast and met back at Ichigo's table. Everyone quietly ate their breakfast. Tsukune broke the silence by asking Ichigo a question.
"Um… Ichigo-sensei" Tsukune said.
"It's Ichigo. No honorifics." Ichigo said.
"Ok… Ichigo when are we meeting for today's training day?" Tsukune asked.
"We will not have a training day until all of you fix these little problems," Ichigo said.
"What little problems?" Tsukune asked.
"Wait… none of you remembered your 'little' problem?" Ichigo asked.
"The others also have a 'little' problem?" Yukari said.
"Let me remind each of you then," Ichigo said as pointed his chopsticks to Mizore. "According to Shirayuki, Mizore needs to focus on drawing other sources of water, besides using her Yōki," Ichigo said as pointed his chopsticks to Kurumu. "According to Kyōka, Kurumu needs to concentrate more on her techniques," Ichigo said as pointed his chopsticks to Moka. "According to Suzumebachi, Moka needs to get out of her shy nature," Ichigo said as pointed his chopsticks to Tsukune. "According to Mikogami, Tsukune is still not accepting his transformation," Ichigo said. "Until all these little problems are fixed, we will waste our time with training," Ichigo said.
"I see," Tsukune replied as he resumed eating.
"Moka," Ichigo said as Moka looked up.
"Yes, Ichigo?" Moka asked.
"Do you have a photo of Elizabeth?" Ichigo asked.
"Who is Elizabeth?" The Newspaper Club thought.
"I do," Moka said. "It's in my purse," Moka said as she pulled out a black and pink purse with a silver skull on the side. She pulled out a photo and handed it to Ichigo. Ichigo could see a Moka holding a small little girl with orange shoulder-length hair.
"Moka," Tsukune said, gaining everyone's attention. "Who is Elizabeth?" Tsukune asked. Ichigo turned to Moka. She nodded her head. Ichigo sighed as he discreetly cast a privacy kidō around their entire table.
"She is our daughter," Ichigo replied.
"DAUGHTER!" The entire Newspaper Club cried out.
"Yes she is our daughter," Moka said.
"How." The entire Newspaper Club asked.
"It's a little thing called being pregnant," Moka replied already annoyed with the attention.
"MOKA YOU WERE PREGNANT!" The entire Newspaper Club cried out.
"Yes." Moka sighed at all the yelling.
"Back when I was fourteen and Moka just turned thirteen, so we decided to celebrate her birthday at her little apartment. On her birthday, I called a nearby bakery and ordered a Strawberry Cheesecake at a nearby bakery. At the same time, another person ordered a special variation of Strawberry Cheesecake. This special variation of Strawberry Cheesecake contains alcohol mixed in the entire Strawberry Cheesecake. When I arrived at the bakery, the baker thought that I ordered the special Strawberry Cheesecake due to me looking like a delinquent." Ichigo said.
"You do look the part."The Newspaper Club thought.
"Anyways," Ichigo said. "We arrived at Moka's apartment and we ate the Strawberry Cheesecake. One thing led to another and we ended up having sex." Ichigo said.
"At first I wasn't worried about being pregnant… until the symptoms appeared." Moka said. "We both recognized the signs because we already had the bird and the bees talk by that age," Moka said.
"We ended up talking about the pregnancy. Moka said.
"And I swore to stay by her side and help Moka take care of the baby," Ichigo said.
"Um… why couldn't you abort the child; besides it being immoral?" Tsukune asked. Everyone but Moka looked confused, not understanding Tsukune's question.
"Before I answer your question, Tsukune, allow me to answer the other's main question." Ichigo turned to the girls. "An abortion a medical procedure to end the fetus. Or in simple terms, killing the baby before it's grown." Ichigo said. All the girls were shocked at this and glared at Tsukune. Ichigo turned back to Tsukune. "Now then, allow me to explain why the girls are glaring at you."
"Um…yes please," Tsukune replied.
"Ladies, he doesn't know your situation. Back off." The girls calmed down. Ichigo looked back at Tsukune. "You see, many Yōkai naturally has long life spans," Ichigo said. Tsukune nodded. "In exchange for this, they have very low birth rates," Ichigo said. "Anyways, with Moka being lucky enough to get pregnant even on her first time she just could not get an abortion," Ichigo said. "I even had to explain to her what an abortion was when we had that discussion," Ichigo said.
"I see," Tsukune said, understanding their reason.
"At some point, my father found out." Moka began. Everyone from the Newspaper Club knew who Moka's father is. "He tracked us down in Karakura Town and from there he beat Ichigo to the point where I thought he died," Moka said as she reached for Ichigo's hand. Ichigo grabbed her hand and held her hand in place.
"I managed to survive and spend the next four years looking for you," Ichigo said.
"After that, my father kept me at home until I finished giving birth. I ended up giving birth to a girl." Moka said. "I named her Elizabeth Masaki Akashiya," Moka said.
"That reminds me," Ichigo said. "I need to take to Mikogami to arrange for a ride to your father's place," Ichigo said.
"WHAT!" Moka yelled and almost spilled her can of tomato juice. "Why?" Moka asked.
"Two reasons," Ichigo said. "First, so we can pick up Elizabeth," Ichigo said.
"What is the other reason?" Moka asked.
"So I can return the favor from four years ago," Ichigo said. Moka sighed.
"Ok." Moka sighed. She accepted Ichigo's stubborn trait. "As long as you don't kill him," Moka said.
"I promise unless he tries to harm either you or Elizabeth," Ichigo said.
"Very well," Moka said. He will fight her father no matter what she says about it. Tsukune looked down on his watch to see that it's almost time for class. With that everyone ran off to class. Ichigo chuckled as he placed his tray in the cleaning area. Ichigo was walking towards Mikogami's office when suddenly his phone began ringing. Ichigo looked at the caller ID and noticed it was Marvelous's number.
"Hello?" Ichigo asked.
"Yo. Captain, this is Marvelous. Can you come to Uzushio for a bit? We need to show you something." Marvelous said.
"Ok," Ichigo said. Ichigo hung up. Ichigo founded an empty classroom and 5501 to signal the Uzushio that he was ready for teleportation. A few seconds later, Ichigo vanished.
Scene Change: Uzushio's Command Center
Ichigo was on the Uzushio and both Marvelous and Ahim were there waiting for him.
"Hello, you two" Ichigo said.
"Hello, Captain." The two replied.
"What was the important information you needed to tell me?" Ichigo asked.
"Well, on our sensors, we detected a distress signal in a wormhole. We were wondering if we have the proper permission to investigate this." Marvelous asked.
"I approve. Let's investigate." Ichigo said and sat down in the Captain's Chair. "Uzushio launch!" Ichigo ordered. The ship fired two missiles, opening a wormhole and entered the wormhole.
Scene Change: In Wormhole (ten minutes prior)
"Mamoru, so you've come around?" Swan said to Mamoru.
"I…" Mamoru started to say.
"Amami…"Arma said as he turned to Mamoru.
"Kaidou," Mamoru said.
"Right now, both this dimension and the ES space are about to collapse." Stallion began to explain.
"I guess the Galeoria Comet no longer exists…" Ryousuke hypothesized.
"So that means that we're stuck here," Geki said.
"It's collapsing…" Arma said.
"So we can't go back…" Mamoru said.
"HOWEVER, there's still a bit of hope!" Liger said.
"We'll use The Power," Kousuke said. "According to my calculations, by using the J-Ark's ES missiles it's possible to create a meter-wide dimensional gate near Jupiter's orbit for only two seconds."
"One meter wide…" Mamoru began to say.
"For two seconds…?" Arma finished Mamoru's thoughts.
"But we only have two ES Missiles left…" Liger said.
"…so we're entrusting the future to you two," Kotaro said.
"Eh? Us two?" Mamoru questioned. "But…"
"This is… our gift to you." Kotaro said. "Only you two can do it. It's a very important duty." Kotaro said. With that done, the crew members finished modifying the last two ES missiles before launching the two missiles. As the missiles pasted the various robots onboard the J-Ark, each of them gave the two boys one final message.
"Keep your chins up!" GekiRyuJin said.
"Good luck!" Mic Sounders said.
"See ya 'round!" EnRyu said.
"Someday, in the sea of stars…" HyoRyu said.
"Don't go astray…" KoRyu said.
"Take care of yourself…" AnRyu said.
"Stay well, you here?" Goldymarg said.
"Always…"Volfogg said.
"ROAR" GaoLion roared. As this happened, Mamoru broke down in tears seeing his fallen friends telling him this. Mamoru could remember what they told him before they fired the missiles.
"Let all of Earth know all that has transpired here. That's your mission." Kotaro said
"Don't forget to say 'I'm Home!' when you get back!" Geki said.
"Arma…" J said.
"J!" Arma turned to his left to see the ghost of Soldier J flowing with him.
"The fighting is over… There is no longer a need for you to live as a warrior of Abel." J said. Soon the image changed to Renais Kerdif-Shishioh.
"Treasure your mother!" Renais said and the image floated away.
"You're both the Trinity Solar System's heir… and children of the Earth!" Mikoto said.
"Run together with the oath sworn…through courage" Gai said.
"Together with … the oath sworn through courage" Mamoru /Arma cried out. The missiles contented to fly forward as the J-Arc turned away and flown in the opposite direction.
"Looks like the kids are gone," Liger said.
"Yes. Those two will pass on our legacy." Kotaro said. Everyone who boarded Tsukuyomi, Hirume and Takehaya all accepted the fact that they might not come home.
"Detecting ES portal opening." Tomoro 0117 J-Ark's computer announced.
"What!" Everyone shouted. From the portal, they could see a white ship. However, this white ship didn't look like J-Ark or any other ship anyone has seen.
"Hello, anyone there? This is Captain Kurosaki onboard Uzushio. We were able to receive your distress signal and came here. Do you copy?" Ichigo said from a speaker on Uzushio.
"This is Tomoro 0117, J-Ark's computer AI; we read you loud and clear Captain Kurosaki." Tomoro 0117 replied.
"Good, do you have enough energy to enter this wormhole?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes." Tomoro 0117 replied. With that J-Ark followed Uzushio out of the ES Dimension Gap and arrived out of Jupiter.
"We're out. Were alive." Everyone began to cheer.
"You are alive but, not in your universe," Ichigo said as he appeared right next to the various scientists.
"Who are you?" Kotaro asked.
"Captain Kurosaki of the Uzushio, My crew and I found your distress signal and arrived to help you," Ichigo said. "My crew members will help your crew members repair the various robots," Ichigo said.
"Thank you for helping," Kotaro said.
"What's your name and story?" Ichigo asked.
"My name is Kotaro Taiga and I am the chief of Gutsy Geoid Guard," Kotaro said with that both Ichigo and Kotaro began to tell each other stories of their adventure. Soon Guy and Marvelous came and Ichigo decided to bring out some sake and the four men drank and talked. A few hours later, Ichigo noticed that Don, Vaira and Kousuke walked towards the four men.
"Captain, we finished the repairs on all of the machines," Don reported.
"Really?" Guy and Kotaro said.
"Yes," Don confirmed.
"Kousuke, do you still have any blueprints about our Orbital Base?" Kotaro asked.
"Why sir," Kousuke asked.
"Ichigo mentioned that his crew wanted to make their base in space. Since they helped us, it is fair to help them." Kotaro said.
"You don't ne-." Don began to say.
"I have to. All of our crew members are in your debt for helping us. Allow us to help you. With that, Kotaro pulled Don over to another terminal to begin data transfer. Ichigo looked at his watch and noticed that it's starting to get late.
"Sorry guys, I got to get back down to earth," Ichigo said. "Marvelous, you are in charge again. Call me when everything is finished up." Ichigo said.
"Sure Captain," Marvelous said. Ichigo walked over to Uzushio's teleportation deck and teleported back to Yōkai Academy.
Scene Change: Yōkai Academy
Ichigo was teleported back in his room. Suddenly Ichigo heard someone knocking on his door. Ichigo walked over and opened it to see Ruby and Yukari standing there.
"Yes?" Ichigo asked.
"Hello, Ichigo. We're going to Ozu to see Yukari's wand. Can you drive us over to Banzai Bazaar?" Ruby asked.
"Sure," Ichigo replied. The group of three walked out of the school. Ichigo summoned his car keys and summoned his car. A Garganta opened up as his Black Challenger SRT Hellcat drove out of the Garganta. "Get in," Ichigo said. Ichigo, Ruby, and Yukari entered Ichigo's car as he drives into a Garganta.
Shisō, Hyōgo
Ichigo drove out of the Garganta and began to drive down the streets of Shisō. They arrived outside Dino House and Ruby opened the passageway to Banzai Bazaar. The group quickly walked to Ozu's Wands.
"Hello welcome to Ozu's Wands," Miyuki said.
"Hello." Ruby and Yukari said.
"Yo," Ichigo replied.
"Have you finished crafting my wand?" Yukari asked.
"I have," Miyuki said as she brought out a small box. She pulled off the lid to reveal a light brown wand. Yukari picked up the wand. Immediately Yukari felt as if she found something that was missing.
"It's perfect," Yukari said.
"Now what about the staff," Ichigo asked.
"Ichigo-sama, normally your staff would cost at least 51000 yen (1)," Miyuki said. Ruby's and Yukari's jaw dropped in shock. Ichigo raised his eyebrow at the price.
"Why is the estimate so high?" Ichigo asked.
"First off, we charged 2000 yen each for the wand wood and magical core and another 1000 yen for the labor for prepping the wand wood and magical core," Miyuki said. "However, your staff is a completely different scale," Miyuki said as she brought out a sheet of paper. "First off, the 7 wand wood itself we charged you 1500 yen each," Miyuki said. "Second, was for the ten magical cores were another 1500," Miyuki said. "Third, the 7 gems we charged you 2,000 each," Miyuki said.
"So the materials themselves cost me 26,000 yen," Ichigo said.
"Correct," Miyuki said. "For crafting the actual wood, we charged you 1000 yen for each wood," Miyuki said. "Next thing was the magical cores. Many of them were very unique and required more expert assistance. Some of the items such as the phoenix feather, hairs of a Thestral, Yasaka-hime and Kunou-hime were easy to add. While others such as the blood and fang of those dragons were hard to integrate." Miyuki explained.
"So how much did that add to the bill?" Ichigo asked.
"Well, phoenix feather and hairs of a Thestral cost 1500 yen each. The hairs of Yasaka-hime and Kunou-hime cost 2000 yen each. While the three dragon fangs and dragon blood cost 4000 yen each" Miyuki said. "The last things were the gems. It cost about 1500 yen each gem." Miyuki said.
"So the total is 51,000 yen," Ichigo said, understanding the large estimate. "How long will it take to craft?" Ichigo said as he reached for his wallet.
"The staff will take a week," Miyuki said.
"Ok do you take credit card?" Ichigo said as he pulled out his credit card.
"Your staff has been paid for," Miyuki said.
"Who," Ichigo asked.
"We received a memo from Yasaka-hime who informed us that she will be paying for the staff," Miyuki admitted.
"I see," Ichigo said. With that done, Ichigo, Ruby, and Yukari left Ozu's Wands. On the way back to Ichigo's car, Yukari decided to ask Ichigo something.
"Ichigo?" Yukari said.
"Yes?" Ichigo replied.
"I was wondering… does Moka know about your relationship with Yasaka-hime?" Yukari asked.
"She does," Ichigo said. "Remember, when Moka drank my blood and had also had her Rosario removed, she could see my memories from the blood." Ichigo reminded them.
"Also, how come you don't address unsealed Moka as Inner Moka and sealed Moka as Outer Moka?" Ruby asked.
"Because I believe they are just one person with a different personality," Ichigo said. Ichigo drove them back to Yōkai Academy. Ichigo sent his car back to his mindscape to see the rest of the Newspaper Club meeting with Yukari and Ruby. Ichigo started walking back to his room when suddenly he heard something that made him stop.
"Moka-chan." Tsukune said
"Yes Tsukune?" Moka replied.
"I was wondering if we can go on a date tomorrow," Tsukune asked.
"Um…" Moka said. "Sorry, Tsukune. But I can't." Moka said.
"It's because of Ichigo isn't it?" Tsukune said. Moka didn't reply. "What does he have that I don't!?" Tsukune questioned as he stepped towards her.
"There are a few things that I have that you don't," Ichigo said. Everyone looked at Ichigo walking towards the Newspaper Club. Ichigo stopped in front of Tsukune. "First reason," Ichigo said as he raised his index finger. "I have a daughter with Moka and it is my responsibility to take care of my daughter," Ichigo said. "Second reason," Ichigo said as he raised his middle finger. "I can financially support both Moka and Elizabeth past college," Ichigo said. "Third reason." said as he raised his ring finger. "I have the resolve to stand with Moka instead of behind her," Ichigo said. "Fourth reason." said as he raised his pinky finger. "I have the power to stand with Moka instead of behind her," Ichigo said. "And the Fifth and final reason," Ichigo said as he raised his thumb. "I treat Moka equally," Ichigo said.
"Huh?" Everyone except Moka said; confused about what Ichigo's fifth reason.
"Let me explain what I meant," Ichigo said. "Ever since you met her, all of you, including Kokoa, treated Moka as if she is two different people stuck in one body," Ichigo said. "Many of you know Moka with the Rosario on more than Moka without the Rosario." Many of the Newspaper Club nodded. "I am different," Ichigo said. "I treat both of them as if they are the same person," Ichigo said.
"I see," Tsukune replied; thinking of his relationship with Moka or rather his relationship with Outer Moka. Ichigo looked to see Moka starting to get teary-eyed as he opened his arms and wrapped her in a hug.
"Moka," Ichigo said. Moka looked up at Ichigo handing her a note. Moka looked at the note and saw a number on it.
"What is this?" Moka asked.
"This is my room number," Ichigo said. "Mikogami gave me a room in the Staff Dormitories," Ichigo explained.
"I see," Moka said.
"I'm going back to my room to read, come see me if you want to," Ichigo said as he began to walk off.
"Ichigo." Someone said. Ichigo looked back to see Mizore walking towards him.
"Yes?" Ichigo said.
"In a few days, my tribe will have a special event and I was wondering if you can come with us," Mizore said.
"Why?" Ichigo asked.
"I called my mother yesterday and informed her about Shirayuki," Mizore said. "My mother informed me that it is of utmost importance for her to come to our village," Mizore said.
"I see," Ichigo said. "What do you think?" Ichigo thought.
"I am interested. I want to see what my descendants have done." Shirayuki said.
"Very well," Ichigo said. "Mizore I accept your invitation," Ichigo said.
"Thank you," Mizore said with a bow and returned to the Newspaper Club. Ichigo sighed as he turned to leave the Newspaper Club. Ichigo decided to go ask Mikogami if he can talk with Nurari to give him and likely Moka a ride to Moka's Father's Place. Ichigo shunpō'ed over to Mikogami's office. Ichigo noticed that Ruby wasn't there. Ichigo knocked on the door.
"Come in," Mikogami said, As Ichigo walked in to see Mikogami sitting at his desk filing various sheets of paperwork. Mikogami looked up to see Ichigo standing there. "Hello, Ichigo-sama," Mikogami said.
"Hello Mikogami." Ichigo said.
"What can I do for you?" Mikogami asked.
"I was wondering if you can arrange with Nurari to give Moka and me a ride to her father's place," Ichigo asked.
"Let me call him," Mikogami said as he grabbed his office phone and pressed a number. "He will be up here in a few minutes," Mikogami said.
"Thank you," Ichigo said.
"I just recently received a few reports from various staff members and classroom representatives about an altercation with you and the Public Safety Commission this morning," Mikogami said.
"And…" Ichigo said.
"And I was wondering what your side of the story was since there was nothing written on these reports other than the Public Safety Commission member's perspective," Mikogami said.
"So I was eating breakfast this morning. A large group of Public Safety Commission members came over demanding me to change into a Yōkai Academy uniform since it was part of the rules. However, I ended up the question of how come they can wear a different uniform even though they are students. They ended up trying to detain me with force. I knocked out two of the members. The leader of the group ordered her members to charge at me. I easily knocked all of them out. She transformed into her Yōkai form, some sort of spider, and I easily knocked her out." Ichigo said.
"I see," Mikogami said.
"So what are you doing to do about them?" Ichigo asked.
"I will not do anything," Mikogami said.
"Why?" Ichigo asked.
"Because I will not have any group who can replace the Public Safety Commission's purpose," Mikogami said.
"And that purpose is…" Ichigo asked.
"The purpose of the Public Safety Commission is to protect the school," Mikogami answered.
"How are they protecting the school when according to the Newspaper Club, they imprisonment and torture students who rebelled against their rules. Some clubs have to pay tribute and bribes to prevent themselves from being shut down by the Public Safety Commission." Ichigo said.
"But still, there is nothing that I can do," Mikogami said.
"Is this true Mikogami?" Ichigo asked with a glare. "Pull off that hood and look me in the eyes and tell me that you Mikogami, headmaster of Yōkai Academy and one of the Three Dark Lords are unable to solve this," Ichigo said. Mikogami sighed.
"What do you want me to do?" Mikogami asked.
"Tomorrow call a school-wide assemble, call all the Public Safety Commission members to the stage, formally declare that the Public Safety Commission being shut down due to abuse of authority given by you," Ichigo said. "After that, choose the student that you have the most confidence with to start the new organization that will take over the job of the Public Safety Commission," Ichigo said.
"Now who should I choose to lead this amazing new organization?" Mikogami asked.
"Why not use your little human experiment Tsukune," Ichigo said. Mikogami let out a small chuckle.
"So you know about that," Mikogami said.
"I do," Ichigo replied.
"That is possible," Mikogami said.
"You are already using him to slowly solve some of the school problems," Ichigo said.
"Very well," Mikogami said. Suddenly they heard a loud knock on Mikogami's door. "Come in!" Mikogami said. The door opened up as Nurari entered the office.
"Hello, Mikogami. What do you need?" Nurari asked.
"Ichigo was wondering if you can drive him and Moka to her father's house," Mikogami said.
"Sure. Meet me at the bus stop at noon tomorrow." Nurari said.
"Very well," Ichigo said.
"Anything else," Nurari asked.
"No," Mikogami said. With that Nurari left his office.
"Any other questions," Ichigo asked.
"No. Do you have any questions for me?" Mikogami asked.
"A lot but it's not the right time to ask," Ichigo said.
"Very well," Mikogami said. Ichigo shunpō'ed out of Mikogami's office. Ichigo left to the cafeteria to get something to eat for dinner. As he walked in to see that all the damage from this morning had already been repaired. Ichigo looked at his watch to see that he is considered early for dinner. Ichigo walked over and ordered the dinner special and sat down to eat it. As Ichigo ate his dinner in peace, slowly more students walked in the cafeteria. Ichigo ignored many of the students who looked and pointed at him. Suddenly the entire school began to shake due to a large earthquake. Ichigo remembered that this was a pocket dimension so an earthquake happening here is not normal. Ichigo jumped up and used his Earth blending to detect where the focus point of the earthquake. Ichigo shunpō'ed to the focus point, which turns out to be outside of the school. Ichigo could see various students in their Yōkai from causing untold mayhem. Ichigo could see that the only ones not affected are Moka, who is running from the mob of Yōkai while holding another girl wearing a red blazer. They grabbed what appeared to be a fairy and a mirror. Before Ichigo could reach the two, the girl with the red blazer showed the mirror to Moka. Suddenly a bright green glow resonated from the mirror.
"Using that mirror to release me was a good idea," Moka said. During the confusion, the little fairy managed to steal her mirror back. "Your powers have backfired," Moka said as she jumped in front of the fairy. "Don't just go revealing people's true identities," Moka said as she reached for the fairy. The fairy activated her mirror again. Suddenly a bright green glow resonated from the mirror. The glow died down to reveal both versions of Moka.
"You're…" Pink Moka said.
"Oh… this is our first time meeting face-to-face, isn't it?" Silver Moka said.
"Hahaha." The fairy laughed. "My mirror has projected both of your personalities."
"Gah." Pink Moka said as she took a knee. "The energy in my body…"
"Stay there quietly. I'll get her." Silver Moka said.
"Wait!" Pink Moka said.
"No way, I won't let that happen this time!" The fairy said. She flipped herself over so that she is looking at the mirror. One again, a bright green glow resonated from the mirror. When the green glow died down, both Moka could tell that the fairy is somehow stronger.
"Using the mirror to release your latent powers?" Silver Moka said, figuring out what the fairy did.
"Tsukumogami are spirits who reside in all sorts of items." The fairy explained. "Don't compare me with a lowly monster like you!" Silver Moka ran towards the mirror. Before Moka could even try and grabbed the mirror, the mirror activated again and drained even more of Moka's power. The fairy began sending needle-like beams from the mirror. Both Silver Moka and Pink Moka were ready to take the hit when suddenly a large slab of earth rose and took the hit.
"You know for such a little thing, you caused so much trouble," Ichigo commented as he walked towards the Mokas.
"Ichigo," Both Mokas said.
"Oh. Another Yōkai for me to play with." The Fairy said. Ichigo ignored her tease and raised his index and middle finger together.
"Sai," Ichigo said. Suddenly the fairy dropped her mirror as her arms suddenly lock behind their back.
"HEY! What's going on?" The fairy cried out as she struggled to break free from Ichigo's Bakudō. Ichigo walked towards both Mokas.
"Are both of you alright?" Ichigo asked.
"We're both fine." Silver Moka said.
"Just tired and weak," Pink Moka said.
"Well, I know the best way for a vampire to stop feeling weak," Ichigo said as he sat down next to both girls.
"Really?" Pink Moka said, realizing what Ichigo was offering.
"Sure," Ichigo said. With that verbal permission, both Mokas crawled towards Ichigo. Pink Moka chose Ichigo's left side of his neck while Silver Moka chose Ichigo's right side of his neck. Both girls had to slightly adjust to get a good spot to bite. Ichigo sat there as both girls licked his neck for a few seconds before licked both girls bit down on Ichigo's neck at the same time. Ichigo's reiatsu rich blood began to drip out of the neck wound and into both Mokas' mouth. Ichigo could hear them moan as they began to drink Ichigo's blood. They sat there for at least minutes before Ichigo could feel both Mokas moving away from his neck. They swept their tongue over the wound before leaning towards Ichigo's shoulders. Ichigo managed to summon Kyōka to take a few photos of this scene. This beautiful scene ended when Ruby and the rest of the Newspaper Club arrived.
"Hello. Are you looking for the fairy and the mirror?" Ichigo asked.
"We are," Ruby said.
The girl in the red blazer has them." Ichigo said.
"Kyōko" Tsukune said as she hugged her. "You alright?"
"I am." The newly named Kyōko said. She broke the hug and handed Ruby the mirror and the bounded fairy. Ruby pulled out a cloth and covered the mirror.
"See you later," Ichigo said to Silver Moka.
"See you Ichigo." Silver Moka said with a kiss on the lip as Silver Moka and Pink Moka combined back to a single Moka. Moka tried to stand up just for her to fall from fatigue. Ichigo gently picked up Moka in a bridle carry.
"Any of you know where Moka's room is at?" Ichigo asked.
"I do," Mizore said.
"Great. Show me." Ichigo said. Ichigo and Mizore left leaving Tsukune to deal with his cousin.
Scene Change: Moka's Room
With Mizore's help, Ichigo managed to carry an unconscious Moka to her room. Mizore decided to give the couple some privacy and left the two alone. Ichigo went to Moka's kitchen to brew some tea. Ichigo finished brewing some tea sat down in a chair and summoned one of the many Magic Theory texts that he bought when Ichigo was at Banzai Bazaar. Ichigo was about to fall asleep when suddenly he heard a moan. Ichigo looked to see Moka was waking up. Ichigo put his book down and sat down on the side of the bed.
"Hello sleepyhead," Ichigo said.
"Ichigo. How did I get here?" Moka asked.
"After you merged back together, you fell unconscious. Mizore volunteered to show me where your room was. While I carried you back to your room." Ichigo said.
"I see," Moka said. Ichigo walked back to Moka's kitchen and brought Moka a cut of tea.
"Here's some tea," Ichigo said.
"Thank you," Moka said as she took the cup of tea and began to sip it. The two enjoyed the silence.
"Moka," Ichigo said.
"Yes, Ichigo?" Moka asked.
"I just want to let you know that tomorrow; we are going to see your father," Ichigo said.
"Very well," Moka said; accepting her father's fate. Ichigo looked at his watch.
"It's starting to get late," Ichigo said as he got up from Moka's bed. Without a second thought, Moka grabbed Ichigo's hand.
"Please. Stay with me tonight." Moka asked; her face was bright red with embarrassment.
"Very well," Ichigo said. Moka quickly got up grabbed a change of cloth and want to her bathroom to change. Ichigo sent all of his clothes to his mindscape, leaving him in his boxers. Ichigo sat on the bed and resumed reading. Ichigo read his book for a few more minutes until he heard the bathroom door open to see Moka in pink pajamas with black bats all over.
"Wow," Moka commented seeing all the scars that adorn Ichigo's body; especially the one in the dead center of his chest. Moka was about to cry, remembering all the battles Ichigo fought, Ichigo quickly hugged Moka. Ichigo gently carried her to bed. Ichigo kissed her in the lip.
"Good night," Ichigo said.
"Good night," Moka said as she reached for the nightlight near her bed and turned it off.
Scene Change
Ichigo woke up seeing Moka hugging Ichigo's waist and using his chest as her pillow. Ichigo decided that missing one training day won't kill him. Ichigo moved his arms slightly to get in a better position. Despite only barely moving, it was enough to wake Moka up.
"Good morning Moka," Ichigo said.
"Good morning Ichigo," Moka said. "What time is it?" Moka asked.
"It's 5:15," Ichigo said.
"So early," Moka said.
"Well, I'm going to train," Ichigo said.
"Really," Moka asked.
"Yep," Ichigo said.
"Give me five minutes," Moka said as she got up.
"Sure," Ichigo said.
Scene Change: Mikogami's Training Ground
Ichigo and Moka appeared in Mikogami's Training Ground.
"Moka," Ichigo said as he looked at her. "Are you fine if I remove the Rosario?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure," Moka said. Ichigo grabbed the Rosario and gently pulled the Rosario off. The usual blast of Yōki appeared. Moka began to transform into her inner form. Her hair changed from pink to silver. Her green eyes became more demonic, having red irises and slit pupils.
"Hello, Moka." Ichigo greeted.
"Morning Ichigo" Moka replied. "So, I heard that we're training right now?" She asked.
"Correction you are going to train with my Zanpakutō spirits," Ichigo said.
"Why?" Moka asked. Ichigo stared at Moka. "What?" Moka asked.
"Moka, your fighting style is simply kicking your opponents into submission," Ichigo commented.
"Fine" Moka said accepting the training.
"Suzumebachi and Kyōka can you two come out here?" Ichigo asked.
"Hi Ichigo," Suzumebachi said as she appeared.
"Good Morning," Kyōka said as she appeared.
"Hello, Suzumebachi and good morning Kyōka," Ichigo replied and then turn to Moka.
"The first thing you're going to train is to get greater control over your Yōki," Ichigo said.
"Control my Yōki? But my Rosario already does that." Moka said.
"You are right about the Rosario but, you don't want to live the majority of your life locked in the Rosario," Ichigo said. "If you can suppress your Yōki without the use of the Rosario, then we can develop a daily schedule on who is control of the body," Ichigo said.
"I see," Moka said, thinking about what Ichigo said. "Very well," Moka said. Kyōka grabbed Moka's hand and shunpō'ed to another location.
"Since you now have mastered complete Shunkō, I think it's time to start your training with me," Suzumebachi said.
"Very well," Ichigo said as he summoned Suzumebachi's sealed blade. During the year in Soul Society, Ichigo revealed to Ōetsu Nimaiya about Suzumebachi and Katen Kyōkotsu. He nodded his head. He understood what Ichigo did and he agreed with him. He secretly helped Ichigo create two new Asauchi for Suzumebachi and Katen Kyōkotsu. Suzumebachi's new Asauchi appeared on Ichigo's waist. It appeared to be a single sword with a small crossguard and a circular handguard. Ichigo grabbed it and pulled it out of its sheath. The blade is about the length of Ichigo's arm. Ichigo did a few practice swipes with the blade. Ichigo tossed the blade to his other hand. Revealing that Suzumebachi's sealed form isn't a single blade, rather is a pair of butterfly knives. Ichigo spun the butterfly knives, holding them offensively and defensively.
"Sting all Enemies to Death… Suzumebachi." Ichigo said. Suzumebachi's sealed blades began to glow golden. The glow grew brighter and covered both Ichigo's hands. The golden glow died down to reveal Suzumebachi's released state. "This is different," Ichigo said. Suzumebachi has now taken on the form of two black and gold gauntlets on each hand. Small chains are linking it to a stinger-like blade on each of Ichigo's fingers to the gauntlet. The stinger is about twice as long as the normal length of Ichigo's fingers, slightly increasing her striking distance.
"It is," Suzumebachi said. "I both look different and have slightly different abilities compared to before," Suzumebachi said. "The major difference is that I cover both of your hands and all of your fingers," Suzumebachi said.
"Definitely," Ichigo said.
"The other major differences are my abilities," Suzumebachi said.
"Really," Ichigo asked.
"One of them is my Nigeki Kessatsu," Suzumebachi said. "Before my first strike would simply mark the target and a second strike in the same spot would kill the target," Suzumebachi said. "But now, my first strike would inject the target with a fast-acting venom which paralysis the target. Now you have the option to strike the target anywhere on the target to perform the killing blow." Suzumebachi explained. "This technique is called Yūchō Nigeki Kessatsu [Slow Death in Two Steps].
"Wow," Ichigo said looking at Suzumebachi's Shikai form.
"Another ability that I now have is called. Hissatsu [Certain Kill]. This is when you strike the target immediately the target dies." Suzumebachi explained.
"I see," Ichigo said.
"The last ability is called Kakusu [Conceal] and Arawasu [Reveal] which simply conceals and reveals the stingers," Suzumebachi said.
"Kakusu," Ichigo said. All the stingers on Ichigo's fingers disappeared and only having the gantlets revealed. "Arawasu," Ichigo said. All the stingers on Ichigo's fingers reappeared. "So this is the perfect weapon for an assassin," Ichigo commented.
"It is," Suzumebachi said, agreeing with Ichigo's observation. Ichigo sealed Suzumebachi.
"Thank you for the help yesterday and today," Ichigo said to Suzumebachi as he gave her a hug and a kiss on the forehead. Suzumebachi face turned red.
"Y-y-your welcome," Suzumebachi said as she returned to Ichigo's mindscape.
"Katen and Kyōkotsu can you two come out?" Ichigo asked. A few seconds later, Katen and Kyōkotsu appeared in front of him.
"Hello Ichigo," Katen said.
"Hi," Kyōkotsu said.
"Hello, Katen and Kyōkotsu," Ichigo replied.
"So you want to start practicing our Shikai?" Katen said.
"Correct," Ichigo said as Ichigo summoned Katen Kyōkotsu's sealed state. Katen Kyōkotsu's new Asauchi is still a daishō, pair of blades. Their cross guards are rectangles, with the corners cut off, decorated by a pattern of cherry petals and lines, and each sports a dark-violet handle. "When the Flower Wind Rages, the Flower God Roars, When the Wind of Heaven Rages, the Heavenly Demon Sneer!" Ichigo yelled. A large gust of reiatsu infused wind blew around Ichigo before Ichigo slashed the wind away reveal Ichigo now holding pair of huge, black, heavily curved Chinese war daos with silver edges. The hilt and tsuba of each are still the same as they were in Katen Kyōkotsu's sealed-form, but they now sport long red tassels dangling from the end.
"Now then Ichigo, do you wish to still do the games that our former master used?" Katen asked.
"I may use games but I am considering using other things as well," Ichigo said.
"What do you mean?" Katen asked.
"I saw his logic in using games as an easy way to remember that rules Katen Kyōkotsu places on everyone in the area. But, I am not going to use just games. I am planning to form other sets of rules and give them a name." Ichigo said.
"I see," Katen said. "I believe this will take time to create," Katen commented.
"It will." Ichigo agreed "But I have a few old ones to start us off." Ichigo said as he summoned two sheets of paper. "The old ones," Ichigo said as he handed Katen the sheet of paper.
"I agree that Bushōgoma, Kageoni, and Irooni are the best ones that our former master created," Katen said. Kyōkotsu nodded in agreement.
"The first one is called Yōgan-oni (Lava Demon). For this game, I declare on the floor is lava and said floor becomes lava for a random amount of time. Everything that now touches the floor once it became lava will immediately begin to burn." Ichigo explained.
"Interesting" Katen said.
"I can also manipulate the lava to my advantage," Ichigo added.
"What else do you have?" Katen asked.
"Another one is called Yakiimo (Hot Potato). For this game, I throw a cero at my opponent and they have to catch it and throw it back at me or someone else in the area. If the cero is dropped or the randomized time set on the cero hit zero, the cero will explode." Ichigo said.
"Very dangerous and amusing," Katen commented. "Anymore," Katen asked.
"One more," Ichigo said. "One that I think Kyōkotsu might enjoy," Ichigo said. Kyōkotsu looked at Ichigo. "The last one I have is called Nijūshin (Doppelganger). In this game, randomly the opponent will see two mirror images, usually me charging towards him or firing an attack. One of the images is real while the other is from a doppelganger. The opponent needs to figure out which one is real and which one is a fake. If the opponent manages to figure out which one is real, the attack does no damage. But, if the opponent does not guess or chooses wrong, the opponent takes double damage from the attack." Ichigo explained.
"Interesting" Katen said.
"I might like that," Kyōkotsu said.
"I'll try it out once I can use the Trainer," Ichigo said
"Ok," Katen said.
"Thank you both for the help today," Ichigo said to Katen and Kyōkotsu.
"It is no problem Ichigo," Katen said. Ichigo walked over to Katen and gave her a hug and a kiss on the forehead. Katen's face turned slightly red. Before Kyōkotsu could get angry, Ichigo gave Kyōkotsu a bear hug, lifting her off the ground and kissed her on the forehead. Kyōkotsu's face turned bright red. Ichigo and Katen laughed at Kyōkotsu's embarrassment before the two returned to Ichigo's mindscape. Ichigo chuckled at his Zanpakutō's reaction. He resealed Katen Kyōkotsu and sent it back to the mindscape.
"Yhwach. Can you come out here?"Ichigo asked. A few seconds later, Yhwach appeared holding a glass of rum in his hand.
"Kyōka, how is Moka's training?" Ichigo asked.
"It is going surprisingly well. I managed to show her a way to suppress her Yōki. After that, we spared and managed to discover other abilities that Moka has." Kyōka said.
"Really" Ichigo replied.
"Yes," Kyōka said.
"Stand by, I'm coming over there," Ichigo said.
"Very well," Kyōka said. Ichigo shunpō'ed over to Kyōka's location to see Kyōka, once again in her secretary outfit, taking notes on her clipboard and Moka on the ground.
"Hello girls," Ichigo said.
"Hey Ichigo," Kyōka said.
"H-hello Ichigo," Moka said, slightly out of breath.
"So what did make Moka do to get her out of breath?" Ichigo asked.
"We were doing a sparring match to see where her strengths and weaknesses are right now," Kyōka said. "During the sparring match, we discovered a new ability," Kyōka said. "She managed to grow black wings on her back and black claws over her hand."
"Interesting," Ichigo said as he walked over to Moka.
"You alright," Ichigo asked.
"I'm fine," Moka said despite breathing heavily.
"You and your vampiric pride" Ichigo light-heartedly joked. "Anyways, it's about 6:30 right now," Ichigo said. "Do you my help to carry you to your bedroom?" Ichigo asked.
"I don't," Moka said as she struggled to get up. Ichigo rolled his eyes as he gently grabbed Moka in a bridle carry. "N-n-no." Moka weakly cried out. Ichigo ignored her. "Kyōka thank you for the help."
"No problem Ichigo," Kyōka said as she returned to Ichigo's mindscape. With that Ichigo shunpō'ed Moka out of Mikogami's underground training room.
Scene Change: Moka's room.
Ichigo shunpō'ed over to Moka's room and gently place her on the bed. Ichigo pulled out Moka's Rosario and placed it near her nightstand. Ichigo then began to run a bath for her. Ichigo saw the bag of leaves and remembered that Moka needs the tea leaves to dilute the clean water due to pure water being one of her weaknesses. Once the water was warm and diluted with tea leaves, Ichigo walked back to a tired Moka.
"Moka, Give me an honest answer, do you need help," Ichigo said looking directly at Moka's face. Ichigo stayed like this for a few seconds.
"Yes," Moka said quietly.
"What was that? I can't hear you." Ichigo said, slightly teasing her.
"I said yes," Moka said slightly louder than before.
"Sorry? I still can't hear you." Ichigo said, continuing teasing her.
"I SAID YES!" Moka yelled. She then realizes she yelled and began to blush. Ichigo laughed at Moka's action which caused her to blush even more. Ichigo gently picked her up in bridle care once more and slowly and carefully carried her to her bathroom. Ichigo carefully took her clothes off and slowly dipped her in the water. Ichigo then helped wash her entire body while discreetly using various kidō to help relax her body and help further her recovery. The bath took ten minutes but Ichigo finished bathing Moka and drying her off. "Thank you Ichigo," Moka said.
"You're welcome," Ichigo said. "Do you want some blood to help restore your energy?" Ichigo asked?
"You know you're spoiling me," Moka said. Ichigo ignored her comment as he tilted his head; exposing his neck to Moka. Moka leaned towards Ichigo's exposed neck and began to lick it. A few seconds later, Moka bit down on Ichigo's neck. Ichigo's reiatsu rich blood began to drip out of the neck wound and into Moka's mouth. She let out an involuntary moan as she began to drink Ichigo's blood. Ichigo stayed there until Moka was done.
"I noticed that none of you have cell phones here. Why is that?" Ichigo asked.
"Due to how far and isolated Yōkai Academy is at, there is no reception here," Moka replied.
"I see," Ichigo said. "I'll see what I can do in getting you a cell phone that works anywhere," Ichigo said.
"WHAT?" Moka said. Before Moka could say anything else, Ichigo shunpō'ed away. "Dam him and his kindness," Moka mumbled to herself.
"Omote, do you want to come out?" Moka asked.
"Ura-chan, with your greater control over your Yōki, I think you should experience life like how you use to," Moka replied.
"Thank you Omote," Moka replied. Moka went over to her dresser and put on her Yōkai Academy uniform. Once she finished dressing, Moka picked up the Rosario Ichigo left on her nightstand and place it in her bra. With that done, she picked up her schoolbag and left her room. Tsukune, Kurumu, Mizore, and Yukari met at the crosswalk as usual.
"Where's Moka?" Tsukune asked.
"I'm not sure," Kurumu said.
"Should we look for her?" Yukari asked.
"She's coming," Mizore said. Everyone looked and saw Moka walking down the usual path. However, it was not the usual pink hair, green eye, polite, and friendly girl Moka that was walking down the path. Instead, it was silver hair, red eyes and the confident girl Moka becomes without her Rosario.
"Moka you don't have your Rosario," Tsukune said, pointing at the obvious missing Rosario.
"Did you lose it?" Kurumu asked.
"Did the entire fiasco yesterday cause the Rosario to malfunction?" Yukari asked.
"No," Moka replied. "It was simply, Ichigo took the Rosario off," Moka said as she pulled the Rosario from her bra.
"Why didn't you put it on?" Tsukune asked.
"Because I don't want to," Moka said.
"Didn't one of you tell me that a Yōkai releasing its Yōki considered a declaration of challenge?" Tsukune asked.
"While what you said Tsukune is true, did any of you sense my Yōki while I walked over here?" Moka asked.
"Now that you mentioned it, I didn't sense your Yōki even now I can't sense it," Kurumu said. Mizore and Yukari nodded in agreement.
"How?" Tsukune asked.
"After Ichigo took me back to my room, we ended up sleeping together. In the morning, Ichigo woke up at five to train. He invited me alone. During the training, I learned how to suppress my Yōki." Moka said.
"Among other things…" Moka thought as she remembered her new ability she accidentally activated.
"So, with me being able to suppress my Yōki, I decided to see how life is on the other side of the Rosario," Moka said.
"Is… Outer Moka fine with is?" Tsukune asked.
"Yes, she is aware of this. I even asked her before and she gave me her approval." Moka said.
"I see," Tsukune said. "Moka do you want some of my blood?" Tsukune offered.
"No thank you Tsukune. Ichigo gave some of his blood." Moka said as she walked past the group.
"Moka?" Tsukune called out. Moka stopped and looked at him.
"Yes Tsukune?" Moka replied.
"I… I want to know is our relationship over?" Tsukune asked.
"Let me ask her," Moka said.
"Moka" Moka called out.
"Yes, Moka?" Moka replied.
"Tsukune is asking about your relationship with Tsukune," Moka said.
"Tell him that our relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend is over. But, we can remain friends." Moka said.
"Very well," Moka said.
"She told me that she is sorry but the relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend is over. But, we can remain friends." Moka said. Tsukune slowly began to shake. Suddenly, Tsukune let out a large wave of Yōki.
"TSUKUNE!" The girls yelled out. Immediately Kurumu, Mizore, Ruby, and Yukari tried to calm him down but he ignored it.
"MOKA, I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND I WILL ALLOW NO ONE TO TAKE YOU FROM ME!" Tsukune yelled and tore apart the holy lock and more Yōki shot up to the sky and surrounding Tsukune.
"TSUKUNE" Everyone yelled. Immediately Kurumu, Mizore, Ruby, and Yukari tried to approach Tsukune but, the column of Yōki energy they were forced back. Soon the column of Yōki energy faded. From there, everyone can see something else. Tsukune now has a dark red tint in his hair. His eyebrows become more pointed and sharp, and he sprouts fangs. On his back, you see two pair of tentacle-like appendages swaying side to side. One pair has some sort of stinger at the end. While the other end is somewhat rounded out.
"ROAR!" Tsukune yelled out as he charged towards Moka.
Notes
1. 51,000 yen is equal to 425 dollars.