Sorry for long wait, schools just a pain. This won't be on hiatus...ever...so don't worry about that. I'll post progress for next chapters on my profile every time I write a certain number of words. And the chapters will always be 9k-12k perhaps even more if I'm taking a very long time.
Ichigo will gain some cold/dark tone towards Shinigami, but he won't go super kill mode. He will be neutral with the very close ones (Rukia Renji) the others he will ignore and not even bother talking to.
But he will be canon-like towards his Quincy pals. And perhaps hollow pals.
This chapter is dedicated to Giselle, seeing her get stabbed was sad. She isn't going to die here though :)
This shouldn't of even of taken that long, I was just being lazy. The next chapter will come faster, maybe a week.
Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach.
"What do you mean he left!?" A furious Uryu yells towards the Shinigami. While he along with Chad and Orhime went off and dealt with the hollows, he half-expected them to do their part in helping Ichigo.
"She forced him!?" Inoue asked, now gasping at the fear of her crush being forcefully taken from her.
"*Sniff* No, he left on his own…" Yoruichi said burying her face into a pillow.
"So what now? He's just dead and we can't do anything?" the Quincy once again causing an outburst and gasp. The purple-haired beauty cried even harder, and that was something to see.
"Calm down, it's Ichigo, he'll be fine no matter what." Chado said in hopes of reassuring everyone.
"Yes, you all seem to be forgetting that we are dealing with Kurosaki-san. No matter what happens, he will always do the right thing." Urahara spoke tonelessly, as if upset with everyone as they forgot who Ichigo was.
Ishida looked oddly at the man, in fact he was never one to trust him. So how come he is saying things as if Ichigo was going against them? And what does he mean by 'Forgetting who he was'? He's the same Ichigo they have all known come to like, he never changed. The Quincy now had a reason to be suspicious, he isn't going to come quietly about this and there is no way he is going let it go.
"…What do you mean by that?" Uryu asked narrowing his eyes at the Shinigami.
"I don't know," he lied, hoping they would fall for it. He always does this, and it always seems to work for him. No matter what secret he has, he believes it is necessary to keep them out of the light.
"There is something you aren't telling us, and I'm going to find out what it is. Let's go, Sado, Inoue." Ishida said in a cold tone, he was never friends with the Shinigami, if anything Ichigo was the only person he actually cared for.
"Rela-"
"Relax!? How can I relax when he just got kidnapped out there? Face it, he has no powers, he has no way of defending himself and you just let him go by, what can he do without anything? He's saved us countless times, and I know for a fact that he would go beyond what I would do for you Shinigami, you're all ungrateful, and you're going to regret it."
And with that Ishida angrily left the shop, his fellow human friends didn't say anything, right now they could not deny what had just happened, despite being under the 'care' of the Shinigami. Their friend was taken just like that. A fight wasn't even battled, it's as if he truly willingly left.
Sternritter 'E' Quarters
"You're a what?" Ichigo asks once again.
Giselle stared strangely at Ichigo, she had originally thought he was Soldat that Bambietta was going to 'use' later, except he didn't seem to understand where he is. Everyone here knew what a Star Knight was, and most who knew what was good for them knew and feared the Zombie.
"Hmmm, how did you get here? I'm always trying to sneak into Bambi-chan's room, but I need Menni-chan to get in." she asked becoming suspicious of Ichigo.
"I don't know! I went through the gate of sun things and I was here. But why are you here? And why the hell were you under the bed?" he asked defensively.
"Weeeeeell, since Bambi-chan can't have fun with her subordinates anymore, I thought we'd go back to the way things were before!" she answered happily.
"Before?"
"Oh yes, me and Bambi-chan we used to… we used to have so much fun together…" Giselle replied, at that moment her body relaxed and eyes began to sparkle. She also began ravishing her lips with her tongue, Ichigo looked away as he thought it was just doing girl things.
"So what's your name?" she asked now sliding over the bed to face him.
He didn't really want to tell her his name, as she had made quite a first impression. Then again, she asked nicely, and she isn't bossy like the Explosion, plus the cheerful she tone she spoke in made him soft.
"Ichigo…Kurosaki Ichigo…" he answered with a small smile.
"Heh!? Hmmmmmm. I have to make sure for myself." She said before leaping him and placing her hands onto his shoulders. This wasn't too bad, it's not like she's more lewd than Bambietta, otherwise he would start to feel flustered again.
'He's prude, he can't even handle a few 'invitations', but he's nice.'
"Have you and Bambi-chan done 'it'?" she asked full of curiosity. The orange-haired boy knew what 'it' was, in fact he was going to do it before he came here. Although, his mind didn't agree, his legs just sort of moved by themselves.
"I'm not going to answer that." He replied looking away.
"Ooooh, I know you haven't, I can see it in your eyes." She replied, he expression from an almost flustered one became puzzled.
"Well…yea…but how did you even…" he didn't want to finish.
"Because! Those who have had the pleasure to be with Bambi-chan in bed are…different."
Oh, now she was losing it. Ichigo noticed her legs were shaking and that her hands were slowly gliding down her attire.
"Bambi-chan and I used to do things together…but then she went to her Soldat. I was sad but now I'm happy because she can no longer be with her subordinates."
"Uh huh…" he responded trying to look for a way out of this conversation.
"I'll tell you what we used to together…and I also can't wait for more, maybe you can join us!"
The Explosion
Sternritter 'E' quietly tried making her way towards the Emperor's palace, right now everyone was sleeping but she did not want any of her 'comrades' messing with the new addition. Getting by Candice and Meninas's quarters were very difficult, as they always come to check if something new had happened.
"What are you doing?" a feminine voice calls from behind. Bambietta turns around and narrows her eyes at the sight of Liltotto, they were never the best of friends but they didn't hate each other.
"I'm going to go see his majesty, go back to sleep." She practically ordered.
"Tell me," she replied.
"You'll find out soon enough, just leave before someone else catches us." She shot back.
"I'm curious and I can't sleep if I'm curious…I'm also hungry."
"Fine just be quiet, come with me."
The Glutton quickly walked over to her comrade, the two then quietly walked down the massive halls of Silbern, still trying to approach the Kings Palace. Suddenly, something hit her, or to be more accurate, a thought.
"Hey wait, where's Gigi? She always comes to surprise me whenever we pass by her room." 'E' asked looking down.
"She said she was going to hide in your room until you came back." The smaller Sternritter answered.
Oh no
"What are you a two doing?" a balanced voice calls from behind. The two turn around and only sigh in relief, it's only the man they don't respect, Haschwalth.
"None of your business." Bambietta replied, not giving a dam if he was the second-in command.
"If you're headed towards his Majesty's palace then it is my business. Speak or return to your quarters." He replied in an authority-filled tone.
"Fine, I got Kurosaki here, he's in my room."
"Is he dead?"
"No he's not dead!" she angrily replied.
"Not dead yet," the smaller voice spoke in.
"I see, his Majesty is sleeping right now. I will inform him in the morning, until then make him feel as if he is welcomed. I can already guess he must have been upset when he found out."
'E' curses, she knew awakening the King is a great sin, and those who can only get away with it is only Haschwalth. But since war is coming he will need his rest, Ichigo can wait till the morning.
Sternritter 'E' Quarters
"So you and Bambietta are…together?" he asked just making sure he heard everything correctly.
"I wish, but Bambi-chan likes boys." She answered in an almost disappointed tone.
Well, that was an odd conversation. He begged her not to explain the very specific details of their 'fun', which she ignored most of the time. Then again what did he expect? He didn't really know what was going on or where he even is.
…
"So…you want have some fun?" she suddenly asked.
"Like what?" he asked with a neutral expression.
"Well, I can be M and you can be S." She answered
"Okay, what do I do?"
"Hit me." She replied lusciously.
"W-what?"
"Hit me, as hard as you can, do it!" she yelled with stars in her eyes, he also noticed the small amount of saliva drooling down the side of her mouth. "I want to know what it feels like, by you." She added in.
"The hell? There's no way I could hit you…and why?" he asked backing away from the Zombie.
"Ah I see, you're not a sadist, but since you and Bambi-chan are close, it must mean you're a masochist."
Now he got it, the whole game was just S&M, although he's never done that before. And there is no way he wants to try it now.
"I'm not a masochist! And what do you mean she's a sadist?" he yelled.
"You don't know? Oh well, you'll find out soon enough." She answered quietly. Ichigo didn't know what she meant but hoped to never find out.
Moments of silence went by for the two, it wasn't bad but Giselle was always a talkative person. She looked back over to him and now, finally realized what he is doing here.
'I have to recruit a special war potential.'
'He's a prude, but he has it in him.'
'He sounds sweet,'
'Yea…'
"So you found out you were a Quincy huh?" she asked carelessly. His neutral expression dropped, he was still upset but wasn't showing it. He just wondered why no one told him, there was no down side, and even Soul Society didn't know, which makes him really wonder why his father and other friends kept it from him for so long.
"Yea…" he answered now sad once more. He was only surprised in himself, for being surprised that they were hiding this from him. It's been like this for a long time, his dad pretending not to be Shinigami, Urahara knowing fully that invading Soul Society could have ended very badly, which it almost did.
Giselle noticed his sudden mood swing and shifted over, she came closer without him even realizing. Ichigo just kept thinking away, there are countless things they could be hiding from him, and now thinks the only way for him to find those things out is to go off on his own.
"It's kay', you'll be happy here!" she said smiling at him. "You can make friends, Bambi-chan, Mini-chan, Candy-chan and I."
Ichigo smiled and looked into her happy sparkling eyes, sure she was a bit different, but the again so was Bambietta, so he didn't mind. He moved his body over to face her and smiled, finally, someone there to make him feel better.
Unlike his human or Shinigami friends
"Yea…thanks…" he replied with a warm-hearting smile.
She stared him for a while, she didn't know what was going on but it felt as if it were an eternity. She had always considered herself a lesbian, as she always loved hanging out with her female comrades and not so much her male ones. 'Is this what a good-looking guy looks like?' she asked herself. Not once has she felt an attraction to any other males, so it only baffled her mind to see such a sight.
*BOOM*
The wall which connected the room towards the hall way was unnecessarily blow up, the pressure was strong enough to cause Ichigo to fall on his back, and for Giselle to fall on top of him. As her eyes narrowed on the sight of Giselle sitting on top of Ichigo in a straddled position, she didn't hesitate to take action.
"Bambi-chan! I've missed yo-" she couldn't finish as she felt an immense amount of pleasurable pain on her cheek. Bambietta roughly smacked the Zombie off of Ichigo, sending her crashing into the wall. Before Ichigo could lecture on how wrong that was, his face was cuffed by soft hands.
"You here Kurosaki?" she asked looking him in the eyes. The main reason why she's doing this is because she knows how Giselle is with her subordinates, so she could only wonder the crazy things.
"I'm fine...is she okay?"
'E' sighed, "Yea she's fine, but I'm tried." she said before discarding her top and shoes. She then climbed into her bed and was annoyed when she wasn't being joined. "Well? Are you going to sleep on the floor?"
Just like when he as previously invited, his body seemed to move on its own. He slowly slid across to the top and wrapped himself his blankets. She didn't seem too excited as her deadpanned expression sort of gave it away. However, she was a surprised when he actually did come over, he always did deny her seduction attempts.
They just stared away without a care in the world. Ichigo was already feeling a bit uncomfortable, he looked around hoping to find something to clear the tension.
"Oh the lights are on, I'll get i-"
The lights blew up.
"Alright then…"
She could not let this opportunity go by, or in reality, she didn't want it to go by. "It's fine, just rest, you're meeting his Majesty tomorrow." she said sternly. Ichigo nodded and stared at the ceiling. He could tell she was looking at him, and it made feel extremely uncomfortable, never in his life was he in one of these situations before.
"So uh...are you one of those Sternritter?" he asked looking over. Her intense gaze set him back staring up, it was as if she was pointing a blade at his throat.
"Yea..." she answered.
"That's cool…I know Giselle is the 'Zombie', which sounds weird, what are you?"
"...The Explosion..." she replied softly.
"Ah...that's very accurate." he joked. She didn't see it as a joke, more of a straight up insult. She quickly got up at god-like speed and slammed into him with brute force which rivaled Yoruichi's.
"The hell does that mean!?" she yelled now right in front of his face. He wasn't focused on responding, but he could clearly see something in her eyes, the same thing he feels when he clashes blades against an opponent.
'Sorry, I hate to do this but, I'm going to borrow her.' Starrk said before putting his hand on Inoue's shoulder. He looked over and saw Ichigo, for the smallest moment in time their eyes met, both seeing what the other feels. Ichigo could see it, even for a moment, he didn't even have to clash swords with him, he can clearly see his aspect of death.'
There was more, so much more, but her words seemed to have gotten to him.
"You'll like it here alright?" she said surprisingly soft, he's heard it before but it sounded so much different. He nodded and smiled, "I'm also glad you chose here, you'll find out about your mom."
"Well...I mean, I didn't come here just for that." he replied scratching his cheek and looking away. She had a puzzled expression it's not like Silbern really offered anything other than the opportunity to learn about his history and powers. "You were here to...I also don't know anyone so..."
Oh, now she got it. Just this once, she didn't use this against him. She only smiled and went over to her side, she happily closed her eyes and only awaited the next morning.
"Meni-chan was right, he is sweet!" Giselle suddenly says approaching the two out of nowhere. She somehow managed to creep up in between them, except under the blankets, which only caused more confusion.
"Get out of here Gigi!" Bambietta yelled trying to force her out of the bed.
"Pleeeeease, I won't tell Candy-chan or Minni-chan!" she promised. 'E' thought of it for a few seconds, it would be very bad if those two managed to see Ichigo right now, when he was most vulnerable.
"Fine...but you better not do 'it'!" she replied angrily. 'It' was just another reference to the experiences the two used to do together before she moved on to the Soldat.
Next Day
Finally, the greatly anticipated day has come. Sternritter 'E' quickly gets ready and prompts him to do the same. He didn't really have anything to change into, but conveniently there were male Soldat uniforms inside her closest. He didn't bother asking why they were there, only changed quickly.
'Blood?' he asks himself noticing a partial red stain on the side. He discarded the notion and walked out of the closet.
"Cute," She complimented with a grin. "Gigi already left, we won't see her till later." She noted. Ichigo nodded and the two began walking down the massive hallways of the internal Silbern.
'Déjà vu,' he says to himself. This place is designed nicely, and it's all made out of reishi so the creation is up the users own persona. He noticed that his partner is walking a little fast, perhaps too fast. She seems to be in a hurry to get him there as if she does not want anyone to come and chat.
"Wooah! Hot shit coming through, what's up Shinigami?" a familiar slithering voice came as they made a turn. Ichigo looked at Nnoitra with a calm gaze, for some reason he does not remember the Quinto. He has a habit of forgetting his opponents, especially one he has not had multiple encounters with. He also noticed the two guards standing next to him, they seem be to holding him down for some reason, as if he was previously trying to fight.
"You…" he said trying to decipher who the man is.
"You know you're pretty popular in Las Noches, kickin Grimmjow's ass and killing that shit head Ulquiorra, and then to top it off, BEATING AIZEN!" he yelled laughing hysterically. Ichigo could only remember those memories, he can't believe it's been almost two years since then.
Grimmjow, he wonders what he is doing now. Maybe he doesn't loathe him anymore, or, if he is actually just someone who can be a friend or comrade. Like Ichigo, they had fair fights, which was good for both sides. The two were a bit connected in a small way, and in the end they got separated and to do their own things.
"We wanted you back, I was even planning to steal that Inoue girl just so I could fight you again!" he yelled once more. Ichigo didn't think about that, another name seemed to have gotten him.
"Ulquiorra…" he says softly. The man was someone he never liked, but felt bad at the end of his life. His hollow, going in there for him and defeating the Cuatro, it wasn't a fair fight and it still haunts him to this day.
"Yep, you killed him alright. We were surprised, we thought he had some unknown strength but it seemed so do you." He replied with his famous grin.
Bambietta just recalled his words 'Planning to steal that Inoue girl so he could come back to fight him'. Does this mean Ichigo went all the way Las Noches just to rescue her? No, there's no way she could believe that. He went there to defeat Aizen and Aizen only, along the way he defeated some Espada and also saved his friend.
God she hates that orange-hired girl.
"Get him out of my sight Soldat!" she yelled causing a torrent of fear to turn thought the atmosphere. They didn't even say anything, they just tried their best to move the Espada.
"Aw, you got another girlfriend Kurosaki? WHAT'S THAT LIKE NUMBER 9-"
He couldn't finish as he was too far down the hallway for him to hear.
"What did he say?" he asked the very angry Sternritter.
"Nothing!" she snapped back. He stumbled a bit but really could not understand why she gets so upset all the time.
XXXXX
"So then I'm like, fuck you to!" Candice says before sipping a drink of water.
"That's nice Candy-chan." Giselle replied looking lusciously at her green-haired comrade.
"You two never have anything good to talk about," Meninas commented. The Thunderbolt merely sighed, it's not that there's anything good, it's just there's not much you can do Silbern.
"Cause' there's nothing to do here, I want to go out, go see the world, I wanna ride some hot guy, I want to kill Shinigami! There's so much to do out there…"
"Did you seriously just say that?" the Glutton asked, she is completely baffled that someone could possible say such things.
"It's a dream, little girl." Candice shot back.
"It's not a dream, it's just you being a slut!"
"Lili-chan, she already has fun with her subordinates." Giselle spoke in, earning a pleasure-filled slap to the face.
While everyone kept bickering, the Power heard someone loudly walking down the halls. She turned her head over towards the door, only to have her mind filled with amazement at the sight.
She couldn't see the Explosion, as she was still wearing the cloak, but she could make out an orange-haired Soldat. Seeing her curiosity peeked, she stood up and quickly rushed over, but as she turned into the hallway she was only disappointed when she did not see the boy.
"Meni?" Liltotto asks noticing her off mood.
She stared down the hallway, their was no way a Soldat would be capable of quickly teleporting down that fast.
"Hm?" she asked turning over to see her smaller friend.
"Are you alright?" the Glutton asks concerned. The two have a small history together, they also seem to get along better than anyone else in the army.
"I'm fine," she responded.
Ichigo
"What was that?" he asked, for a moment he felt as if he was suddenly teleported somewhere.
"Hirenkyaku." She answered.
"I know but, why did we use it?" he asked curious. It's not like they were being chased or there was something that could harm the two. She gave him one deadly look, a look that he has never seen before. That was her Sternritter look, meaning she doesn't have to explain anything, she had her reason.
…
The two suddenly come across large doors with many Quincy symbols on them, it was obvious whoever was behind the door was someone significant, perhaps even a god in some eyes.
"We're coming closer, make sure not to blindly disrespect him got it?" she said actually caring for his well-being.
"Who am I going to see?"
"You'll see…just don't crazy alright? He'll tell you everything." She replied now calm once again.
The doors opened, and he didn't hesitate to walk in.
Tereca Palace
*Knock Knock*
Starrk politely presses two knocks on the entrance to the golden Tereca Palace, it was by far the most well-built and nicest. He waited there, not getting a single response. He knows they were there, it was obvious just by sensing their presence. However, he knew Halibel doesn't like to be bothered no matter who it is. Even Baraggan sends someone to give a message instead of him personally going there.
*Knock Knock*
He tries again, still not getting a response. It wasn't too surprising, they were girls after all.
'They're probably just doing girl things.' He thought smartly. It would be...bad for his health of he suddenly dropped in on them doing these 'girl things'. She may not even forgive him, which would cause bad tension in Las Noches.
He turned around, but as he did so the door behind him finally opened.
"Hello Starrk-sama, we were just doing girl things. You can come in now." Sung-Sun said respectfully. He rubbed the back of his hair awkwardly, he had hopes it wouldn't be that.
"I can some back if there's a pro-"
"It is fine, you can go in." a deep feminine voice calls walking up.
He was a bit startled by her voice, he didn't know why but it seemed as it was naturally filled with fear. He walked in, but tried not to make it seem as if he was uncomfortable. He sat down in a chair, which just so happened to be in the center. Apacci and Mila Rose came in as well, although they do look bit ruffed up. 'They probably had a fight.' he says to himself noticing how messy their hair is. They all sat around the third, both having their own look at him. Apacci had a rude gaze, she didn't like it when people just suddenly barged into the palace, even though he did not do that. Sung-Sun did not mind chat, in fact she enjoyed talking to people, especially of higher-rank. And being the Primera, her fascination only increased to the fullest, you could say she likes strong people. Mila Rose didn't show much, she doesn't mind him nor does she really care.
"Well?" Halibel suddenly asks.
"Huh?" Starrk replies lazily, completely forgetting why he even came here.
"You came here for a reason, yes?" she said back.
"Maybe he just wanted to stare at you, Halibel-sama."
"Probably."
"The hell he will!"
"I didn't want to stare at anyone! I came to ask you about your zankpaktou's, I am having...issues with mine." he replied, seemingly calming them down. However, Apacci doesn't let things go so easily, she still had her weary narrowed look.
"Problems?" Sung-Sun asked.
"Alright I'll just tell you right now, I cannot release my sword." he said, causing them all to have puzzled expressions. "Don't ask how, or why, I do not know, It's just...I came here and to anyone else because I fear Baraggan will try something."
"Wasn't Lilynette apart of your release?" she asked clearly remembering how he worked.
"Yes, I would absorb her and then I would be able to release. I found her again...she was still within me after we fell unconscious in battle. But for some reason I can't, and she does not know either."
"I see...we have never had such a problem, and you're unique, but, is there another reason you came to me and no one else?"
"Yea...there is the matter of Baraggan, and I know you yourself wish to be higher, it's just-"
"I don't' plan to overthrow you, if that's what you were implying. I hate that old man just as everyone else does, but I only tolerate him because of you." She replied.
"You don't make this easy, it's just...why do you follow me? How come everyone chooses me over him or even a third party such as yourself?"
The Tereca has never once thought about overthrowing Starrk as she believes he is a fine leader, a bit soft but that's a lot better than a bit hard. He tries to give her as much power as possible, which is difficult because the Segunda is always complaining on how she has more than he does.
"I will say this once, so listen. I don't know what it is, but there is something that makes me want to go with you, ever since you first came here with Aizen I had believed you were just a lazy non-committed solder, but it seems up until Aizen was defeated, that I realized your attraction, you tend to bring others towards you, and I don't see anything wrong with it."
...
"Don't worry about Baraggan, keep deluding him into believing he has his own place here. Every other Espada will go with you because we believe you're the best Hollow that can lead.
He looked down, not knowing what to do. She believes in him, and apparently so does the other Espada.
Cuatro Palace
A bored Nel lays in the middle of the room facing the ceiling, there really isn't much to do since they cannot leave the fortress. And Grimmjow is recovering from the wounds he was inflicted with by the green-haired Espada. Her thoughts drifted elsewhere, instead of the comrades that she sees everyday she began to think of someone else who was special to her.
She began to laugh at herself from the memories of when Ichigo first came, she was a child always trying to follow, but in the end she helped him the best way she could. Her giggling caught her two fraccione's attention, they looked over but didn't bother asking what she was thinking about. They never enjoyed seeing her so bored, or so sad really.
Her giggling made them smile, at least whatever she was thinking about made her smile.
"Itsygo!" she said aloud, still laughing at her old child-self. It was embarrassing, but at the same time it made her laugh at the old times. Even if they didn't last long they were fun for her. She wonders what he does now, if he's trying to get his powers back or if he is just living a human life. The Cuatro wonders what that is like, to have a human life, and to breathe fresh air instead of this reishi filled world.
"I miss you…" she said sadly.
This didn't go unnoticed by her two followers, so they thought of a plan, if she missed him then they would simply go and find him.
"Neliel-sama, we have an idea!" Pesche yells running up to her.
King's Palace
"Kurosaki Ichigo, in the flesh." Yhwach says sitting down. He redirected his eyes over to Bambietta, which prompted her to quickly leave. She didn't need to be told that to understand they wanted to be alone.
"Who are you?" he asks.
"She hasn't told you anything, I see…I guess that is fine." He replied. "My name is Yhwach, the Father of the Quincy." He answered tonelessly. The orange-haired Shinigami's eyes widened, now he is interested in all of this.
…
"Well? You came here for a reason right?" he asked impatiently.
"My mom…and I wish to know how to gain my powers back." He answered.
"I can tell you about your mother, as for your powers…I cannot give you your Shinigami abilities. However, I can show you how to use the powers you were born with, rather than the ones you were given."
Yhwach believes that Ichigo simply gained Shinigami powers, that he learned everything instead of not being born with natural talent, which is partially true. It is true he was not born a Shinigami, however, he was born with talent, as wielding a sword almost felt natural to him as he battled constant enemies who were actually born in that area.
"I wasn't planning to get those powers back." He replied coldly. That was a lie, he truly wished to see Zangetsu again, but right now he is filled with many negative emotions, so he isn't really thinking too clearly right now.
"Good, I will tell you what I know about Masaki Kurosaki, and hopefully you will continue the path you're on now." He replied before looking over to Haschwalth. He gave him a nod which prompted 'B' to leave, he was bit surprised, normally he was with the Emperor all the time. And to be sent out like this was…sad for the second-in command.
"Let me start off with the name, did you know your last name is from her? And not your father's name?" he informed. Ichigo's expression went low, he shouldn't be surprised but couldn't help it.
"No…" he answered.
"Well, that is the family she came from, it was once filled with pure-bloods, but now since that man is your father, it is no longer."
Ichigo didn't know what the big deal was with pure or mixed bloods, in his opinion they're still part of the same line.
But he's being ignorant.
"I didn't know too much on her life, but that doesn't matter. I bet you're wondering on how she came to pass, well before I explain that, let me tell you about our history, and with the Shinigami."
Elsewhere in Silbern
"Why did his Majesty call us here?" Candice complained taking a sigh. Just a few hours ago Yhwach called a gathering which involved all the Sternritter, they were told later today they would all have to come to watch an event.
"Well Candy-chan, Bambi-chan and I had a three wa-"
The Explosion as if on instinct, opened her hand and slapped it onto the Zombie's mouth, no one needed to here that they all slept together.
The Glutton ignored the twos outburst and focused to her right, Meninas was still in some deep thought. "Minie?" she asked. Like last time, she didn't get a response. 'What's with her?' she asked herself.
"Yo, you bitches know what's going on?" a hot-toned voiced called from the side. The four looked over and only cursed when they saw Bazz-b walking up with Cang Du at his side.
"Shut the hell up Bazz, we can't even take you seriously, I mean look at your hair!" Candice shot back laughing hysterically. Everyone had their own opinion on his choice of appearances, with most not saying anything. But it's not like she is scared, she knows she is strong.
"What the hell did you just say about this God-Hawk? I'll show you! I'll show all of you!" he replied angrily. Everyone felt his anger reiatsu rise, he was prepared to show Candice the true meaning of domination.
"I think he's just mad because he can't get you Candy-chan." Giselle commented.
"Hmph! Probably." She agreed.
He looked over to Giselle, "I know you can't fight me, so shut your mouth!" The Heat yelled. Giselle surprised him by appearing in front of him, his instinct told him that she was going to strike, so naturally, he strikes back. He didn't feel the need to block or dodge her hand, as he knew he would be able to handle it.
Catch.
His arm, which was enhanced by reiatsu, was caught. His eyes widen as he looked down at Giselle, she was originally going to let him hit her, because that's what masochists like.
"No…not you, I want him to play with me." She said cryptically. His expression became deadpanned, he didn't know what the hell she talking about.
"Gigi, stop before that damn Haschwalth comes." The Explosion warned. Giselle promptly let his arm ago, but very aggressively.
"Oh well you look at that, Queen Bitch looking out for her fellow whores."
Bambietta ignored that insult as her mind was still drifted on what could be going on, they were taking an awfully long time. He hopes nothing happened, she is fully aware of people getting executed when they talk to the King. If you just say one thing wrong he will see you as you full-filled your purpose and then, your life will be over.
She looks over her shoulder and notices her pink-haired comrade is also in deep thought, "What are you thinking about?" she asked curiously.
"A boy…but I don't even know him." She answered. It only took one look for her to become interested. It shouldn't be a surprise, people can become interested in anything just by one look of it. The Power was also a bit of an air-head, she wasn't the smartest but then against most Sternritter aren't either.
"Me too…" the black-haired beauty replied.
Emperors Chambers
"That was it, the end of the war which resulted in me losing. It took countless years for me to get to where I am now, and I'm glad you're here." Yhwach spoke. Ichigo still had his expressionless face, he knew from Ishida that there was a war, but he never expect it to be this chaotic.
"I don't know too much about your life Kurosaki Ichigo, but I do know for sure what had happened to your mother. When I say this, I expect you to maintain yourself, and to not go ahead of it either. From your point of view it will seem as if I was the one…
…who is responsible for your mother's death." He spoke coldly. Ichigo's eyes shot open, his body stumbled a bit back, almost falling down. It was a hard to thing to process, there's no way this man killed Masaki, he was there when she died. He knew for a fact it was a hollow, the hollow even confirmed the incident himself.
"Grand Fisher…he was the one-"
"I performed something known as Auswahlen, during my almost-eternal slumber I gathered my powers back from taking them from weak Quincy who were impure. These Quincy were impure for multiple reasons, perhaps they were mixed-blood, or they fought for the wrong reasons, or even…they married a Shinigami."
Everything was now coming to him, he finally understood everything. His mother was a Quincy, that enough was hard to believe, and now the reason she was killed was because her powers were taken. And that was only because she married a Shinigami.
"If Soul Society ever found out that there is more than once Quincy being alive, then they would have killed you. I mean, why do you think they didn't kill the Arrancar? Shinigami try to control everything, they believe they are the absolute supreme power and do not tolerate any challengers."
There it is again, that hurt feeling he felt in his heart, after everything he's done for them he still believes words like that.
The look on Ichigo's face let Yhwach know that he is broken for now, he isn't even showing signs of anger, and he has too many thoughts running through his mind. He needs to calm down, but the Emperor has nothing to calm him with.
"Thank you…"
"It is too early to thank me, but for now we shou-"
"Can you train me now?" he asked, interrupting him. The King still had his calm expression, although he was annoyed to be interrupted. "I still have to protect my two sisters, they are also Quincy. Not only them, but my human friends as well, I can't trust the Shinigami to continue doing Hollow-work, I'm afraid one day they will 'be late' or 'weren't in the area'." He said tonelessly.
Yhwach raised his reiatsu, at that very moment Haschwalth returned from outside, but it was only him. Ichigo frowned as his black-haired friend was no longer in the area.
He leaves his throne chair and walked towards Ichigo, "Follow, we will go and make sure you yourself aren't impure." He ordered. The orange-haired boy looked at him with mixed feelings, he felt as if he could trust him, but at the same time he has negative emotions towards him. He would think about that later, but now he traveled down the room, towards a hallway with the King to his left, and Sternritter 'B' to his right.
As Ichigo walked down the hallway with Yhwach and Hascwahlth, his fears only increased as he is no long being followed by Bambietta or any one he has come to encounter.
"Where are we going?" he tries to ask hiding his fear. He didn't know Yhwach, sure he has information about his mom but that's it. For all Ichigo knows, he could be plotting some war against the Shinigami, but he would never think that.
"To prove your blood." The Emperor responded tonelessly. Haschwalth didn't have an expression, everything about him right is just unreadable.
The three finally come to a light, but the light is only just the night sky from outside. Ichigo shields his eyes but only widens at the entire scenery. The area looked as if it was some sort of coliseum, with it being a lot smaller.
The Sternritter are looking down at him, all of them. Some had bored expression, some had grins to see the highest-ranking special war potential, and some were fearful. When you gather this many important people for one thing, it's bound to be bad. Someone is either going to do something really amazing, or, they are going to die.
He looked over and saw his 'friend', she was standing up having an expression like Haschwalth did. Meninas had her famous surprised expression, her mouth was open and her right arm cuffing her cheek. Liltotto didn't care much, as usual. Giselle was…he couldn't tell, she was trying to hug the Explosion but she violently threw her off. The 'E's eyes also never left the orange-haired boy, but he didn't know that.
"Star Knights, I gather you all here for an event. For those who are awaiting our approach to our goal, this man will be the key. His name is Kurosaki Ichigo, a very special Quincy." Yhwach announced.
Now this wasn't so bad.
A few cheered, but that was only because it was the Emperor who spoke. Almost all worshiped him and wished they were the key to his plans, which caused some jealously to arise throughout the crowd.
"However, he is a Gemischt. So that very purpose of his can be false and we will have to do without a key."
Crowd
Sternritter 'E's eyes widen, she did not think of this. Her female comrades were also surprised, they didn't know that but soon realized what the King is trying to say.
"Hah…well that sucks!" Bazz commented.
"I bet none of us were expecting that." Colonel Sanders also spoke in.
A Gemischt is a mixed-blood Quincy. This entire gather was that it is possible for Ichigo not to inherit the Quincy blood from his mother, but instead just gather natural fighting traits from his Shinigami father. And of course, he wanted everyone to watch the brutal beheading if he was truly Gemischt.
'Fight? You're pretty strong, but I'm really good with a sword.' Bambietta recalled the memories of Ichigo speaking about his skills in martial arts. She hopes what he said had nothing to do with his blood, and it was just because of his training from beginning a Shinigami.
Ichigo
The sound of a large sword being carved into the groin echoed through everyone's ears, Yhwach must have already known that Ichigo doesn't have any Quincy blood whatsoever.
But no know ones what his real intention is.
"I will be the one to judge you, I will be the one to decide whether or not you will be useful in the future." He spoke before raising his broadsword.
Ichigo felt the fear come as Ywhach approached him, naturally he began walking back, but the Emperor lost his patience long ago.
Before the orange-haired Shinigami could even realize it, the Emperor grabbed him by the shirt and threw him into the ground, his speed was so great that he couldn't comprehend it. He lifted his blade with one hand, the tip just shining off the view of his exposed neck. Yhwach placed his foot on Ichigo's stomach and looked with a mixed expression, this is either going to be successful, or it's going to be a huge disaster and all the time he spent waiting was for nothing.
Ichigo wondered why no one was helping him, if it had been anyone one of his friends he would have no problem jumping in and saving them. It's even more surprising because they have actual powers, compared to him, who has nothing.
Closer and closer it came…
A moment of silence went by, and when the sound of a blade piercing soft flesh, they all sighed. The sighing was due to the fact that they just wasted there time watching someone who had no chance to defend himself, get executed.
They all rose, without even being dismissed. However, just a few words from there King and they all looked back in disbelief.
"This is…Blut Vene!" he yelled actually surprised that his plan had worked.
By stepping on Ichigo, he infused some of his reiatsu inside of him, which caused the memories of his own reiatsu to awaken. After that, the natural protection of Blut Vene was strong enough to keep Yhwach's blade at bay. The Emperor didn't even focus too much strength into it, but it was still unbelievable for the surrounding Sternritter.
Haschwalth was also stunned, he had been hoping Ichigo would die due to his uneasiness around him. 'B' believes that Ichigo will one day ponder his recruitment into the Vandenreich, and perhaps then go against them.
After a few moments of staring, the Father spoke.
"You're dismissed." He said slowly getting off of the boy and retracting his blade. Ichigo quickly rose from the ground and tried facing him, but his body was stumbling.
"Is that it? I can go further…I'm used to this type of training…" he said in between breathes. The Quincy King turned around and faced him with a calm expression, he knew Ichigo once did a similar life or death training opportunity, and that was to gain his Shinigami powers back. So this isn't really a surprised for him, as he has done this in the past before.
"This was the first day, there are four more, and believe me you will not come out the way you think you will. Your body is tired for today, tomorrow will begin the first steps." He replied before now facing back to Sternritter 'B'. "Send the Declaration squad, the war will being in five days." He whispered. Haschwalth nodded and looked back to Ichigo, who was struggling to stand up. Blut Vene had a toll on his body, and since not being properly trained it went out of control
Ichigo didn't feel like responding anymore, his entire body felt tired and exhausted. He sat down on the ground, still breathing out of control, he could not believe how much energy his body has lost. His eyes began to shut, and the one think he looked forward to, was to be sleeping.
Hueco Mundo
A lone Primera sits at the top of the dome of Las Noches, he looks down at the vast sand without much of an expression. He decided that in order to make sure no one would leave the dome like the Quinto had, they would take turns watching over the area. If a weaker Espada caught a stronger one leaving, then he or she would report it to Starrk or Baraggan.
He unsheathed his sword, but it's not like he was going to fight anyone. He only looked at with sadness, missing the entire purpose for having it in the first place. The lonely man slowly rises from his spot and leaps down to the sand, no one was here or around him, so he wasn't worried about getting spotted.
"Kick about…Los Lobos!" he yells loudly.
Nothing
How can he release his sword without the person who is seal herself? If Baraggan found out about this he wouldn't hesitate to try and steal his position as Primera, but thankfully even he fears Starrk. It was depressing, not being able to release and show your true form.
He lays on the soft sand, not caring if anything came to him. He's been getting worse and worse, and now that war is coming he has another reason to start facing the down sides towards being an arrancar.
'Just close my eyes…for a few minutes…'
Inner world
The brown-haired man found himself once again in his inner sanctum, sure he is just by himself here, but he felt calm here. There is nothing more peaceful then to sit down and watch the peaceful quiet snow rain down.
Except this time, he is looking for someone. He ponders around the area, it seemed as if it was infinite because it all looked the same. Occasionally he would come across a large lake, but that would be the only thing that different from the forest.
"This is…" he says aloud placing his hand on a particular tree. He doesn't know why but this tree is very different. It was larger than the rest, but that shouldn't mean anything. As he tries to think of why this tree is so captivating, something behind him causes his eyes to widen.
"Lilynette…"
"Hey Starrk…" she said forming a small smile. Before her eyes can even see, she was lifted in the air. Strong arms also were wrapped around her, she emitted tears of happiness as the two connected once again.
Moments of silence went by, but they were only moments of happiness. The friend that was there with him almost form the beginning, was finally back. He didn't even know why she was here, nor did he care, he was just happy to finally see her. When the fighting stopped between Arrancar and Shinigami, everything seemed fine for him, no more fighting, most of his comrades still around and no more death. But this, this was the very thing he wanted to spend with his other half, but she was not there for it. Almost two years had gone by and now, is he finally starting to see her once more.
"So...you were really here this whole time?" he asked breaking the hug.
"Yea...I guess after we passed out I was absorbed back into you, and here am I." she replied still having a smile. He smiled back, at least he now has the relief of wondering what had happened to her.
"I thought that, but anyways...we're having troubles." he said taking a sigh, he rubbed the back of his head, embarrassed by it.
"I see...well don't be lazy!" she shot, causing him to remember the memories they shared together. Starrks smile fell at the nostalgia, it was too sad to remember, he doesn't know how to divide or take her out of this world, originally it had just happened.
"I won't! But...I can't release Lilynette...I think I still need you." he said frantically. She frowned, there is a reason she isn't like her normal self, all childish and happy, but that's only because she knows everything.
"Damn...I'll think of something, but keep trying! There has to be a reason why..." she replied. Starrk thought deeply for a moment, he was a smart person but this just baffled him. Everything went in the right order, when they originally had to release, she was absorbed back into him and then everything went normal. Now, she is already within him, but how come he cannot release?
"I really don't know...maybe I'll ask around again…I tried talking to Halibel but she wasn't much help. Hopefully someone will know..."
"No one can help you..." she uttered quietly.
"Hm?" he asked wondering if he heard her same something.
"No one can help us-...you on this. Since you know, were one of a kind." she replied almost sadly.
"True, anyways I guess I'll get it out of here. You'll be here when I come back right?" he asked. She nodded quickly, he waved off and headed backwards.
'No one can help you because, that is something you have to find out on your own.' she thought watching him walk off.
Karakura Town
The two twin sisters peacefully watch T.V. having no clue as to what is going on. While Isshin believe the two were still young, it was easy to trick them. However, Karin has been a bit ahead of her sister in mental growth. She was easily able to figure out when her father or brother was lying, which the latter had just done a few hours ago.
"Yuzu?"
"Hm?" she asks turning over.
"Aren't you wondering where Ichini is?" she asked. Yuzu didn't change much, her father already told her what happened so there was no need to worry.
"Oto-san already said, he's gone out looking at colleges. Did you not pay attention again?"
Karin could not believe how blind she is, but that maybe because her mind does not want to worry about anything.
"Yea...I'm just deaf." she replied casually.
*RING*
A sudden doorbell rang, "I'll get it." Karina said getting up from the couch. She wasn't expecting anybody, it's not like her friends really know where she lives.
Karin opened the door, but her expression didn't change. What stood before her was a tall female, she seemed pretty average to the type of strange people she has seen before, except she is wearing inverse clothing. However, her eyes did widen as she noticed how large certain assets on her body were.
Nel wasn't the smartest Espada, but she knew about how the humans worked. Only those with high reiatsu are able to see ghosts, hollows, arrancars and Shinigami. The others cannot see.
'Can she...see me?' she asked herself staring at the black-haired girl.
"Ichi-ni isn't here..." Karin said slowly. She could obviously tell just by the sword on her hip that she was one of those Shinigami people. Just like how Toshiro and her brother were.
"Oh, is he coming back soon then?" she asked now embarrassed.
"We should talk inside."
Nel nodded and walked inside the Kurosaki residence. She sees another girl who is happily walking T.V., except she cannot see the Cuatro. She takes a good noting of the pictures of the orange-haired boy as a child and also sees another orange-haired person, except she is much older.
'There's no pictures of her and old Ichigo.' she thought noticing the cut for the pictures suddenly end. The green-haired beauty sees Karin waving, hoping she could even understand that bit. She hurry's over and the two walk up the stairs, Karin took it upon herself to go into her brothers room as being in her own would serve no purpose.
Neliel sat on the bed and looked around, she was happy being in his room, but it was so small compared to her palace.
"This is where Itysgo sleeps?" she asks before lying on the bed.
"...Who?"
"Oh I'm sorry, I did come here looking for Ichigo." she replied no longer saying his name in a child-like tone.
"Ah...well, I don't know where he is. My dad lied again, he always does that because he doesn't want us to know where he is." she said taking an annoyed sigh.
"Why would he do that?"
"He doesn't want to tell us about Hollows and Shinigami, although I've been able to see ghosts for a while now. I also knew from about a couple years back, but I never really said anything." she answered.
"I know how it feels, to be a child and have everything voided from you." she said back remembering the times of being a child from her cracked mask fragment.
"So what's up with you? You seem different than the rest of the Shinigami." Karin said causing Nel to smile cheerfully.
"I'm not a Shinigami, I'm a hollow!" she replied lifting her arms up in the air. Karin's eyes didn't go berserk, for someone her age she was very smart and deceptive.
"Oh...can you explain? I know the different between a beast and a sane person...well, an almost sane person."
"Sure, well, there was a man named Aizen Sosuke, he was a Shinigami who left to Hueco Mundo, which is where all the hollows are. He then used a device called the Hogyoku to break the boundaries between Shinigami and Hollow, because of that we were able to become more like Shingami in regards of appearance and powers. We then transcended from hollow, into Arrancar."
That was a mouth full, she took a deep breathe, completely exhausted from explaining something that shouldn't be too hard to explain.
Karin managed to process it all...sort of.
"The top 10 Arrancar became the Espada. Right now my rank is fourth, but back then I was the third. After a long time over there, someone who had hated me broke my mask and left me for dead, except I had friends who saved me. Eventually after my mask broke and my reiatsu leaking, I lost my memories and acted as if I had no idea what was going on."
Another huge breathe
"THEN, a strong-handsome-protective-super-amazing-good-looking-orange-haired Shinigami came to Hueco Mundo. He found me and let me go along with him, as him and his two friends invaded the home of the Espada. We fought a few people, he then managed to defeat the Sexta Espada! After some conflict with the Quinto, he went to go against the previous Cuatro! Whose power was said to eclipse my own. I don't know how he did it, but he killed the Cuatro!"
She fell to the ground, gasping for air as she could no longer speak.
"I see...who was he?" she asked.
"Itsygo of course!" she replied loudly.
"Ichi-ni? There's no way..." she couldn't believe her brother would do something like that. Sure if he could pull a girl like Inoue into his life then it was believable that he could get Nel, but to think he invaded was just too extreme.
Just as she was done saying those words the door busted open, revealing an eccentric Isshin Kurosaki.
"Karin! Are you talking to yourself again!?" he asked very loudly.
"Yes I am." she replied calmly, not even going to bother hitting him in the face. Isshin made the grave mistake of looking into the eyes of the Cuatro, even if it was just for a split second.
"Good girl!" he replied before slamming the door closed.
"Ignore him, he's just pretending not to notice you."
"I see..." she replied
"Can I see your sword?" the black-haired girl asked with enthusiasm. Ever since seeing Toshiro's Ice Zanpaktou she had always wished to hold one, to know what it feels like. She unsheathed her blade, feeling no need to deny the sister of Ichigo.
Despite being a master at wielding it, she handed it over in the most dangerous way. Karin managed to catch it somehow, despite how heavy it was. Her mind fell for it, the interest was too great, just seeing such a thing was amazing. And to hold one was even better, she puts it in a striking position and slams it down on the desk, managing to cut a piece of it off.
"…That's awesome." She said now swinging it recklessly even more.
Silbern
"I give him…four days, one for each of the whores."
"Don't say that! He can last way longer!"
"Would you two shut up? He needs to sleep for his training."
The three voices belonging to Bambieta, Liltotto and Giselle were heard throughout the quarters. They all decided to go to the Glutton's room, as no one ever bothers coming here. The main reason why is because they did not want him getting in the wrongs hands, the wrongs hands being Candice and Meninas.
The three stare down at Ichigo, he is sleeping without a care in the world.
"I wonder what he looks like red…" Liltotto said aloud. The others didn't care, Giselle laughed as she already knows. Bambietta smirked, she felt proud of herself managing to get him here.
But that's not all what she is feeling…
"Not there…You…ruchi…san…" he mumbled in his sleep, dreaming about who knows what.
Hell no.
Bambietta angrily brought her hands together and raised them high in the air, she then, using her almighty strength, slammed both of her hands onto his stomach. Ichigo eyes almost bulged out of his sockets as his body was forced up.
It took a while, but he regained himself. Although when his eyes slowly opened up they only widened as a disgusted Sternritter 'E' looked down on him. Not only her, there was also a new face looking at him, she even looked as if she was interested.
"OI! The hell was that for!?" he yelled.
"Who were you dreaming about huh? HUH!?" she shouted.
Ichigo slowly back away, he was utterly terrified right now. He put his hands up hoping she would calm down.
"I was-"
"Don't even talk Kurosaki, I'm sick of you." She said turning around. Her cape managed to hit him in the face, but he only was worried about her leaving.
"Bambietta wait I-"
She looked over shoulder with a narrowed gaze, her dark blue eyes crushed his hopeful spirit. He didn't even finish his sentence, and because of that walked out of the room, angry as ever.
"Damn, you must enjoy making her mad." 'G' said noticing her sudden leave.
"No…I just…I don't even know!" he replied in frustration, he doesn't seem to get it.
"I'll go calm her down!" Giselle offered running past the two and leaving the room.
…
"Well, I guess I should introduce myself. Liltotto Lamperd, Sternritter 'G' The Glutton." She said politely. Unlike most people in Silbern, she has somewhat of a more respectful and professional attitude, despite insulting her comrades. She may have a child-like appearance but she is also prone to profane and straight up insults.
"Kurosaki Ichigo," he said back sighing.
"Yea…everyone knows who you are now."
"What do you mean by that?"
"You don't remember? His Majesty announced your name, he also said you're a key. Many are also jealous and wish to fight you." She informed.
'Key?' he wondered.
"Yea well… I didn't mean to come here like that. I'm just hoping to learn how to fight again."
'Well, that's what you think now.' She thought. It was quite obvious for her not to talk about the war, even if Yhwach had spoken about it she surely know he wouldn't want to hear it again.
"So what was it like? Being a Shinigami?" she suddenly asked.
The term 'Shinigami' meant more than just being a part of Soul Society. He doesn't hate Shinigami, he hates the Soul Society system which he believes has used and done him wrong. 'Shinigami' does not belong to Soul Society, it's just a being that is responsible for the souls of humans.
"Being a Shinigami was amazing…being a part of Soul Society, was not." He answered coldly. She formed a puzzled expression, from what she knows all Shinigami were cruel beings, but that's just what she was told.
"I'm curious…how are you a human and Shinigami?"
Ichigo looked over and smiled, this young girl was probably the calmest and normal person he has come across so far.
"Where are you going?" she asks. Ichigo had stood up, prepared to leave the room and explore on his own.
"I'll tell you one day, and I want to go look around."
"I guess I should go with you, she'll get even more annoying if she finds out you died."
Sexta Palace
"Where…the fuck…are you…" Grimmjow says taking heavy breathes. Just a moment ago the voice which has been plaguing his mind spoke to him, but in a very profane manner. To make things worse for him, he doesn't even where it is coming from. It's as if there is some voice inside his dead, but no, he knew he wasn't going crazy.
'Hey idiot, behind you!' it called. He turned around and slammed his sword into the ground, which only caused a small rupture to run through the palace. He cursed himself once again, he wasn't going to fall for that.
He fell to the floor and tiredly rested his body, he's been so stressed and focused on this he hasn't slept in days. No one knows about his little problem as he is afraid they will call him out on it, and he doesn't want to feel even weaker.
"When I wake up….you're dead." He says before closing his eyes.
(A.N End)
So, sorry for long wait. Unfortunately it will be like this for some time but I'm not going on hiatus or discontinuing.
Some things to clarify:
Ichigo will gain a cold/dark attitude towards Shinigami.
He will fight the Shinigami, but not for the Vandenreich.
Probably fight some Royal Guard members as well.
He will not become Yhwach's successor, he is only the Key.
His Hollow/Zangetsu will be in the story as will the manifestation.
Thank you to everyone who has reviewed/favorited/followed, really helps. If you wouldn't do it again to comment on my progress or if I'm doing or writing something wrong, it will help.