Okie dokie! A time warp...er skip and we are on da way~!

Chapter 6

Four months later...

The autumn sky was a brilliant blue as Shiro and Ichigo walked away from school. "It sure is nice...but it's a bit to crisp for me..." Ichigo sighed, stretching his arms.

"Is it normal for schools to be out so long?" Shiro asked. "I mean...second semester just started..."

"I heard there was some kinda gas leak, so they decided to extend winter vacation by two weeks, just to be safe." Rukia said, giving Shiro rather hopeful eyes. For some reason the look bothered Ichigo and he cleared his throat. "Y-yes well, see you boys at the festival!" She called and headed home. Shiro looked at Ichigo, a puzzled look in his golden eyes.

"Festival?"

"Our shrine has an autumn festival every year. All girls and guys wear kimonos." Ichigo explained. "The girls wear more traditional ones, boys wear them loosely." Shiro nodded in understanding and looked away. "Hey...you feeling ok?" Shiro nodded and Ichigo frowned. "You don't look ok to me."

"I'm fine Ichigo." Shiro nearly hissed and for a brief moment, Ichigo could've swore his eyes turned red. Ichigo frowned as Shiro looked away. "I'm just tired. Heh, now I know why you don't like getting up and fighting demons after school." He chuckled. Ichigo looked at him and sighed. Then an idea struck him and he smiled.

"Hey, why not let me handle the demon tonight?" Shiro's eyes went wide but Ichigo continued before he could protest. "You're tired, and I can handle it."

"Ichigo, I don't-"

"I'll never know if I'm ready unless you let me do this. Besides, if all else fails, I can call Grimmjow for help right? He likes me enough."

"Ya mean he lusts for you enough Ichigo."

"Same difference. Shiro please...lemme try..." Ichigo hated seeing Shiro upset, but he hated seeing him unwell more. After that night in his room, Ichigo had gotten a lot closer to Shirosaki, and had even developed soft feelings for him. I hate seeing you sick...I know I'm not Helel...but please... "Please...for me?" At that Shiro caved, much to Ichigo's surprise. "Ok, I'll drop by when it's over to tell you how it went!" He beamed and watched Shiro wave and walk down the road. He clenched his hands into fists, his eyes narrowed in determination. "I can do this...I will do this!"

"My my my. Ya seem rather determined there Ichigo." Ichigo whirled around to see Gin behind him. Gin was wearing a grey tuxedo with a light and dark grey striped tie, his fox ears perking up as Ichigo stared and his tail swishing lightly. "What, am I sexy?"

"Hardly."

"Oh boo, give me some credit. I haven't left that musty old room in five centuries. Hmm...maybe I should buy a couch?" Gin's ears raised in thought as Ichigo scoffed and crossed his arms.

"I highly doubt they'll accept your outdated currency." Ichigo jibed. "Now...what are you here for Gin?"

"Aww can't I come and see my favorite people?" His grin fell as Ichigo scowled. "Right, direct to the point then. Your Fate...it has become rather clouded."

"What do you mean 'clouded'?"

"Meaning the cards are being rather...difficult. I cannot see where your Fate lies. This usually means a decision you must make will set it on a course I can see more clearly." He explained. "I do not know what the choice is, or when it will occur...but soon is all I can say." With that, Gin turned to leave.

"Hey wait a second!" Gin stopped as Ichigo called out. "I wanna ask some things. Will this involve Shiro or Grimmjow?"

"More likely Samael then that slutty pussy cat." Gin grumbled.

Must be some kind of animosity...like dogs hating cats...Ichigo figured. "Ok...and...why are you telling me? I don't think you're supposed to tell someone that a Fate changing decision is on its way." Gin hesitated for a moment, but Ichigo could see the tired, crestfallen face that didn't suit the mischievous fox demon he had come to call a friend. "Gin?"

"I'm tired of watching people I've come to care for suffer. It makes me feel useless in the end...and all it does is add another doll to my shelf, so its eyes can stare at me and wonder why I didn't intervene on their behalf." Before Ichigo could blink, Gin was right in front of him, and lifting his chin to lock his brown eyes with red fox eyes. "I don't want to see Shiro continue to suffer...and I don't want you ending up on my shelf. You're too...good for me." He mumbled.

"G-Gin?" Gin then backed away and smirked.

"Besides, it means I can't bug ya in yer sleep anymore! Well bye bye Kurosaki Ichigo!" With that, Gin disappeared, his sudden vacancy making a crack like thunder in the air in front of him.

What did he mean by all that? Ichigo wondered and shrugged. Oh well...better get ready for tonight then! He rushed off home, letting Gin's odd words fade from his mind.

"Aaannndddd that's the third Wrath Demon tonight!" Ichigo said happily. Grimmjow was next to him, taking the form of a large, blue panther with black eyes. He shifted to human form and scoffed.

"Tsk, ya didn't need my help, so why the fuck didja summon me here? Unless yer gonna lemme fuck you."

"You wish."

"Apparently not hard enough..." Ichigo smacked Grimmjow's head in annoyance. "Alright Kurosaki...what is this about?" Ichigo sighed as he sheathed his sword and watched it vanish.

"Shiro...isn't well. His skin looks chalky white, and he has dark bags under his eyes...and I swear his eyes seemed red at one point. Do you know why?" He asked. Grimmjow scratched at his head and Ichigo looked at him.

"Ya remember the conversation we had in the alley when I enchanted you?"

"Bits and pieces...yeah. Why?"

"I tried letting you know...he needs to feed." Ichigo's eyes widened and he continued. "when he was cursed, the Angels did more than just cast him out...they made him half demon...a demon that feeds off of human blood."

"Like a vampire?"

"Kid, he is the vampire. Anything about blood drinking stems to him. I've seen him down buckets...because he hates killing for it. But he stresses so much he goes insane with bloodlust and kills literally everything just to have a few drops hit his tongue." Ichigo paled and Grimmjow sighed. "He has to feed...and soon before he loses it. I estimate its been at least three years."

"Three years? !"

"Hey he don't gotta do it all the time." Grimmjow shrugged. "Look...help him can ya?" Grimmjow's blue eyes seemed almost pleading. "I still owe 'im...and I hate oweing people, so..."

"I get it Grimmjow." Ichigo nodded. "I'll do what I can. Hell that's the least I can do is the best." Grimmjow gave him his cheshire smile and Ichigo rolled his eyes.

"Then will ya coinsider letting me fuck ya to next Tuesday?"

"No."

"What if Shiro joins in?" At that Ichigo turned a deep shade of red. "Ha! Ya totally pictured that in yer head! I can sense the lustful energy coming from ya!"

"I-I did not!"

"Pfft, don't lie ta the Espada of Destruction and Lust kiddo." Grimmjow smirked. "Ya got the hots for Shiro." Ichigo remained silent. "Wha'? No 'oh whatever' or 'no I don't'?"

"You just said I cant lie...besides I think it may just be a crush you know?" Ichigo sighed. "Thanks Grimmjow. I'm gonna go see him." Ichigo ran off as Grimmjow watched him go...or more like his ass.

Mmmm...man Shiro could get laid so fine with that ass...

Shiro got out of the shower, towel wrapped around his waist as he checked his hair. "Maybe I should cut it..." He mumbled. He looked at his face when a sudden pain spasamed through his body. "Hgck! Arghhhh..." He punched the mirror, shattering it as he saw his eyes turn red. He could feel intense heat as horns curved around his head and fangs grew and thickened, resting heavily in his gums. "NGHHHHAAAHHHH!1" He screamed in pain and could feel madness gripping at his mind with claws...or was it his own two hands? No...no...can't...lose it now...I...

"Shiro? !"

Shit... "Go away Ichigo!" He snarled, his voice sounding like an underwater echo mixed with a vicious animal. Please don't...don't see me like this...not like this...

Ichigo felt horrified by what he saw. Huge horns curved around Shiro's head to in front of his face. His eyes were blood colored and his nails were now talons, fur cuffing his wrists and he seemed to weep red tears. "Go away Ichigo!" He snarled, the whole room filling with a dark, heavy aura and it made Ichigo dizzy and sick all at once.

"Shiro...is this what you were trying to hide?" He asked, trying to make his heartbeat calm, but fear pumped in his blood and he felt an overwhelming urge to run away. Gin's earlier words echoed in his mind like a recorder.

"I cannot see where your Fate lies. This usually means a decision you must make will set it on a course I can see more clearly. I do not know what the choice is, or when it will occur...but soon is all I can say."

A choice...He knew this was it. Should he run? Or should he give Shiro what he needed. His mind screamed for him to run, that this wasn't Shiro, this was a monster. But his heart and soul knew better.

"How can I leave when you're obviously suffering?" He asked quietly. Blood red eyes peaked from behind taloned hands as Ichigo moved closer. Shiro backed away frantically as his body continued to change, a tail now lashing behind him, hair thicker and spiky. He had all the traits of a frightened animal in his eyes and Ichigo felt saddened at the sight. "Let me help you..."

"N-no! Leave me be!" Shiro begged, his voice now sounding like two people were speaking, his eyes losing their sanity. "I...I don't wanna kill you..."

"You won't...I trust you." Ichigo pulled out his sword and made a tiny scratch on his neck, deep enough to draw blood. "Please...feed." Shiro's eyes stared hungrily before he yanked Ichigo to him and sunk his fangs into his neck. Ichigo jolted in shock and he moaned as he felt an odd haze cover his mind. The last thing he remembered was Shiro muttering an apology.

Chapter 6 end

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