I claim no rights, or anything associated with the Bleach series and/or its characters. As they are owned by Tite Kubo. This story is completely my own idea as it will be an IchiHime love story. Some of the characters maybe a bit OC so please don't hate. Please leave me your comments and reviews telling me what you think. Thanks!

Key Guide: "regular speech", 'thinking to one's self', *mental speech*, (author notes/translations), bold - hollows/demons speaking, italics - attacks

Four: first date

Ichigo had left the castle with a smile on his face. Tomorrow he had a date with his princess. Ichigo called for his zanpakuto to open the senkaimon to travel back home. Usually Ichigo and his people use a descorrer (loosed void) to travel from the moon kingdom to the earth kingdom. The descorrer manages to stabilize their demonic forms while on earth. Their physical bodies become unseen by the human eye much like with the hollows. The hollows couldn't normally be seen by the human eye until they let out this shrill dead scream attacking the human. With someone with Ichigo's powers and abilities, the senkaimon hardly affected his demonic form. The senkaimon allowed Ichigo to be seen by human eyes. Ichigo knew that when he got back home he would have to get Szayel to make the senkaimon a permanent part of their power. Ichigo stepped through the senkaimon reappearing back home.

"I take it from the smile on your face that the journey went well." stated a feminine voice. Ichigo turned to see a woman with aqua green hair and hazel eyes.

"Nelliel." Ichigo acknowledged the woman. Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck or Nell for short was only one of the two women that still remained within the moon kingdom. The other was Tier Harribel. Ichigo could see a young man approaching as he let out a tired yawn. He had shaggy brown hair and grey eyes.

"Welcome back Lord Ichigo." stated the man.

"Coyote." Coyote Starrk was the only the fourth man left alive within the moon kingdom. With six people remaining alive on the moon kingdom. Ichigo felt that he had to do something before his people went into extinction.

"So... When can we meet her?" Nell asked.

"Come on Nell. Don't pester the king the second he gets back. And besides, it will take some time before Lord Ichigo can claim her." Coyote stated causing Nell to pout. Ichigo could only laugh as he went to speak with Szayel before he went to get some rest.

The following day, Orihime could barely contain her excitement. She could hardly wait to learn more about the mysterious young man who caused butterflies to take wing in her stomach and her heartbeat to quicken. Orihime proceeded to get up going through her morning routine of a shower, getting dressed, and eating breakfast. Meanwhile, Ichigo awoke two hours before his afternoon appointment with Orihime. He also took care of what needed to be done for his daily routine. He took a shower, brushed his teeth and hair, and got dressed in his usual garb. All of the moon people wore the same type of garments as the only difference was the color and the style. Ichigo was black with white accents while the others wore white with black accents. After Ichigo had a light breakfast, he went to see Szayel. The scientist had his sword along with the task to make the senkaimon permanent. The reason for this was incase the others happened to find their chosen mate on the earth kingdom. Ichigo entered into Szayel's lab to see the scientist at work.

"Ah... Lord Ichigo! I am almost done. Just give me a few more seconds." exclaimed Szayel as he didn't bother to look up from his work.

"Please take your time Szayel. There is no rush."

"Nonsense. A man of your caliber can't be late for a date with his princess." explained Szayel. Ichigo just shook his head as he knew that his people always had his best interest in stake. Ichigo wondered around Szayel's lab being careful not to touch anything while he allowed the scientist to complete his work.

"Done!" Szayel shouted out in victory as he went over to Ichigo handing back the his sword. Ichigo smiled when he felt the familiar weight of Tenzu Zangetsu in his hands. The sword hummed recognizing his masters touch.

"The senkaimon will work still the same way as before but their is no limit to the time frame. It is now going to be a permeant power to our zanpakuto's.

"Thank you for all of your hard work Szayel."

"It's no problem my king. Now get going. You can't keep your princess waiting." Ichigo nodded his head as he used his zanpakuto to open up a senkaimon gate.

Ichigo stepped out of the senkaimon a couple of minutes away from the castle. Ichigo was still wearing his regal garb and didn't bother to change his outfit. He felt that he shouldn't have to hide from Orihime what he was. He would tell her only a bit about himself. He didn't want to lie to his potential mate about who and what he really is. Ichigo approached the gates of the castle to see two guards.

"Ichigo Kurosaki?" asked a man with short silver hair.

"Yes."

"We were directed to bring you to the princess once you arrived." replied the other male who had black hair. Ichigo nodded his head as he followed the two guards. Thankfully no one asked him about his clothing as they didn't notice his sword. Ichigo willed Tensa Zangetsu to vanish as he followed the guards.

'I guess that Szayel changed the gate to make me appear as a human so I don't have to waist magical energy to do it.' Ichigo thought to himself. They knocked on to door to have the princess open it.

"Thank you Isshin Shiba (Ichigo's father) and Kensei Mugurmo for bringing him." stated Orihime.

"Of course princess" replied the two men as they bowed their heads before leaving Orihime with Ichigo.

"So what shall we do today?" Orihime asked.

"How often do you get to go out of the castle without your guards following you?" Ichigo asked. Ichigo all ready knew the answer to the question. But he couldn't let Orihime know that. A small frown crossed Orihime's face.

"I can't leave the castle without my guards ever. What are you planning Mr. Kurosaki?" Ichigo just smiled pecking a kiss on Orihime's cheek.

"Just trust me princess. And please just call me Ichigo." replied the moon prince before he left Orihime's room.

*You sly dog you.* Shiro stated in the back of Ichigo's mind.

*Focus Shiro. We need to find Orihime's advisor.* Ichigo replied back.

*You are such a slave driver.* growled Shiro. *Found him.* Shiro stated as his transparent form appeared before Ichigo. *Follow me.* Ichigo followed Shiro to where Jushiro Ukitake was at. Ichigo knocked on the door as Shiro's transparent form disappeared.

"Come in." replied Jushiro. Ichigo opened the door entering into the library. Jushiro looked up smiling at Ichigo. "Mr. Kurosaki... How can I help you?" Ichigo reached out mentally touching the advisors mind. All of a sudden Jushiro's eyes went glassy.

"You can actually approve that I can take Orihime out of the castle without her guards." Ichigo stated.

"Of course Princess Orihime needs to feel like an actual human being." replied Jushiro. Ichigo smiled as he could feel his powers working on Jushiro.

"Alert the guards as I don't want anyone to try to stop me." Ichigo commanded causing Jushiro to nod his head. Ichigo left the library heading back to Orihime's room.

Ichigo went back to Orihime's room telling the princess that they were going out of the castle without her guards.

"How?"

"I convinced your advisor to allow you out and be a regular human being without your guards watching over you. Besides, how can I court you properly with your guards watching over us?" Ichigo asked earning a bright blush from Orihime. Ichigo held out his hand towards Orihime to have the girl take it. Ichigo lead Orihime outside where a horse waited for them. Ichigo got up onto the horse first helping Orihime up afterwards Ichigo took the horses reigns into his hands urging the horse forward. Ichigo and Orihime rode in silence. Orihime observed the landscape as they rode. Ichigo had a lunch packed for the two of them along with some drinks and snacks. Ichigo knew of the perfect place to take his princess. Orihime's eyes widened considerably as Ichigo brought her to a valley filled with an aray of colors.

"Ichigo... This is beautiful ." Orihime gasped out. Ichigo lept off the horse setting up a blanket before he went over scooping Orihime into his arms. Orihime blushed madly as Ichigo carried her over to the blanket. Ichigo set Orihime down onto her feet as she proceeded to sit down allowing to pull out the items that he packed for lunch. The two sat feeling the breeze tugging through their clothing and hair. Orihime couldn't help but to smile.

"This was actually nice Ichgio. I had a lot of fun seeing the different sights and being normal for a change."

"I am glad that you did Orihime. Next time I will show you other places that are like this out in the world." Ichigo stated as he got up to his feet. He held his hand out to have Orihime take it as Ichigo helped her up to her feet. "We should start heading back before the sun sets." Ichigo stated as Orihime nodded her head. Ichigo quickly packed up the blanket and their items climbing onto the horse. Ichigo helped Orihime up before earning the horse to head back to the castle not realizing that they were being watched.

Next chapter…

Discovering the truth