Hey everyone, welcome to the new chapter. As requested by various readers, this is a part 2 of Sogyoku. Enjoy!

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Sogyoku Part II

(Karakura: outside the Urahara shop):

Ichigo stepped through the senkaimon that materialised, followed soon after by Sogyoku also walking out. The gateway closed and disappeared.

"So this is Karakura town," the auburn-haired lady mused, taking a look around. "It's very different to the soul society, yet still has a pleasant air about it."

Ichigo's mouth formed a small smile, glad to be home. "Yeah, it's generally a nice and peaceful place."

At that moment, the shop's door opened and Urahara stepped into the open. "Ichigo, you're back!" he greeted in his usual goofy and jovial manner, giving a matching wave too. He then caught sight of his former pupil's companion, his lone unshadowed eye widening. Opening his signature fan, he held it in front of his mouth. "My my, what's this? Has our resident substitute soul reaper brought back a new friend, and a woman to boot? I feel proud of you Ichigo, you've come such a long way since your time under my tutelage!"

"Cut the crap hat 'n' clogs," the orange-haired teen responded flatly, although a teasing smirk remained plastered on the former captain's visage. "I'll explain inside, but I need you to do a favour for me regarding Sogyoku here."

Urahara's goofy demeanour dropped, replaced by an inquisitive one. "Oh? That's an interesting name… Why don't the two of you come inside and get comfortable. I'll tell Tessai to prepare some tea for us…"

(Later: Kurosaki household):

Back in his normal human body, Ichigo steadily approached his home. Sogyoku was moving alongside him, now in a specially made gigai. Her general appearance was the same as before, but her clothing was now more suited to the living world, consisting of a simple red shirt and black pants.

"Well, here we are," Ichigo announced as he stepped up to the door. "You might want to get behind me Sogyoku. Like I warned you back in the soul society, my father can be a little crazy most of the time. That includes trying to surprise fly-kick me every time I enter the house.

She giggled lightly at his words and moved as suggested. "It's alright. I'm thankful that you're letting me live with you."

He sent her a small smile. "You're welcome."

Bracing himself, he opened the door and stood to the side. As foretold, Isshin Kurosaki came flying out the doorway a second later, shouting "Welcome home Ichiiiiggooooooo!" His teenage son simply let him fly past and land on the floor. Before the elder Kurosaki could get up though, Ichigo slammed his foot into his back.

"Quit making such a racket goat-face," he reprimanded half-heartedly. "You're disturbing the neighbours."

"You've come far my son," Isshin faux sobbed. Lifting his head for a follow-up remark, he halted his tongue upon catching sight of the young looking lady stood next to his son. In an instant, he somehow got out from under Ichigo's foot and sprung up. "Ichigo, who is this fine young lady!?" he asked enthusiastically. "Have you finally found a girl willing to put up with your delinquent ways? Will she stay? Am I going to be a grandfather soon?!"

Ichigo promptly prevented any further outbursts via a swift punch across his father's jaw, knocking him down. "What the hell is wrong with you old man, just where do you pull out those stupid delusions from?! Besides, you can't just spring crazy questions like regarding somebody who you've literally just met, they'll file you for harassment."

Sogyoku giggled lightly at the duo's antics. "I can see what you meant Ichigo. He's very lively."

"Yeah, well it would do everyone a world of good is he was a lot less lively," the orange-haired soul reaper sighed, running a hand through his spiky locks. "Come inside, I'll introduce you to my sisters. They're sane and responsible."

The introductions went pretty smoothly. Ichigo gave his family the story that Sogyoku was the niece of a friendly acquaintance. Some problems had sprung up which resulted in her 'uncle' no longer being able to host her, leading him to request Ichigo to do so. As with the other backstories he'd told them for people in the past, they bought it. Yuzu gushed about how pretty Sogyoku looked, while Karin teasingly commented on how Ichigo had brought yet another girl into the house to stay with them. As expected (by the siblings at least), Isshin ran up to the poster of his deceased wife and hugged it while crying profusely, blabbering about a new daughter.

"Ignore him," Ichigo told Sogyoku. "He always does that. In any case, welcome to your new home I guess."

The auburn-haired spirit smiled and nodded in response. "Thank you, for all of this. Your family is very close and loving. I really feel as though I'm going to enjoy living here."

"Of course you will!" Yuzu exclaimed. "We'll all make sure to take good care of you!"

Sogyoku giggled. "Thank you very much Yuzu. I don't want to just be a freeloader though, so I'll help you with the upkeep of the house. If you don't mind, I'd like to learn how to cook from you as well."

The little girl's eyes practically lit up with joy. "I'd love to teach you!"

Isshin suddenly leaped over to Ichigo and gripped the youth by his shoulders firmly. "She's willing to stay here indefinitely, she's beautiful, she's already settling into the role of a big sister, I approve of your choice my son! KEEP HER! KEEP HER AND GIVE ME LOTS OF GRANDCHILDREN!"

"KNOCK IT OFF!" Ichigo roared, slugging the man across the temple, earning a one-hit K.O. "Stop jumping to stupid conclusions and saying creepy crap!"

"Oh it's okay," Sogyoku reassured calmly, smiling serenely. "I'd actually like it if Yuzu and Karin came to see me as their big sister… Maybe one day it'll be more than just a title but a fact."

Ichigo spluttered as a blush manifested on his cheeks.

Meanwhile, Karin smirked. "I think we're going to get along just fine. There's a few embarrassing stories from Ichi-nii's past that I wouldn't mind sharing with you."

Ichigo sent his dark-haired sibling a semi-serious glare. However, she just smirked well naturedly back at him. He released a sigh, although a small smile manifested on his face. There was never a dull moment in the house, but they were his family and wouldn't have them any other way.

Isshin began roaring his approval (of marriage) whilst releasing a stream of happy tears.

Perhaps Ichigo wouldn't mind so much if his father mellowed out some.

As usual, please comment/review and let me know your thoughts. Unfortunately, I have exams coming up, so I won't be able to update anything for a while. However, I do plan on making a few more chapters for this fic before officially ending it, so stay tuned.