Disclaimer: I don't own anything other than the idea to make a crossover of these two great anime/manga/light novel.
A/N: Muwahahahahah I am the epitome of all that is evil! No but seriously I do apologize for the wait. I just got back from deployment a little over a month ago and most when I get back from work everyday I either sleep or play video games. I truly am sorry. Plus I was a little miffed by zombie Toushiro and Rangiku and was waiting for them to be cured but got tired of waiting. Luckily they returned to normal throught the magic of fanfiction. Any way, enough of my petty excuses and apologies and on with the story.
Chapter 4
The sun was shining brightly outside with few clouds in sight as students communed for lunch under the shelter of the large trees scattered about the courtyard while others sprawled out on the grass soaking up the sun's warm, not to mention cancer causing, ultraviolet rays.
It was in the far corner of the court yard under one of these large trees that Ichigo sat and ate his bland luch he had prepared for himself as Toushiro briefed him on the current events.
"We are currently having trouble finding a club advisor and as such our request to form our club has been denied," Explained the captain of squad ten.
"Huh? Why is it so hard to find a club advisor?"
"Apparently ghost hunting has little relevance to school curriculum or real life. At least according to the teachers I've asked to sponsor us so far."
Ichigo only frowned as he regarded his sandwich once more before setting it aside and picking up the small bag of chips.
"What about the Occult Research Club. How is that even relevant to real life or school curriculum?"
"About that. It appears that is one of the many rules that the occult research club is exempt from. When I tried to inquire further the teacher got a glazed look in his eyes and his vocal patterns changed in such a way that indicates some form of hypnosis, at least in regards to any questions involving the Occult Research Club or the Student Council."
"And both of those are comprised of these non-human creatures, right," asked Ichigo through a mouthful of chips.
"More specifically they are both entirely comprised of devils, according to the information that Urahara was able to gather from the fallen angel you saved from them the other night."
"Devils, angels and fallen angels," said Ichigo as he tossed aside the empty bag and gazed up at the sky through the leaves, "this place sure is weird."
"Indeed and taking into account the gods of the pagan religions as well, this mission has become all the more complicated."
Ichigo sighed as he fell back onto his back and shut his eyes, "I hate all the espionage bullshit. It was so much easier back when I knew who the enemy was and where to find him so I could kick his ass and be done with it."
Toushiro nodded his head in agreement, "Indeed that would be far simpler, but there are too many unknown factors as of right now and Soul Society is still recovering from two wars in the last four years. If our reality and this one are indeed merging as Urahara projects then we need to be able to live with these other beings peaceably. At the very least we need to acquire allies to better protect ourselves. If we screw up this mission we could very well be looking at the complete eradication of every last soul reaper and denizen of soul society."
"That bad huh?"
A grim silence hung between them, that is until they were broken out of their musings by the familiar up-beat voice of the vice-captain of squad ten.
"Yoo-Hoo, Toushiro, Ichigo," she called out as she jogged over to meet them, her large breasts bouncing with every step, the form fitting yellow dress she wore doing nothing to hinder their movement at all.
"R-Rangiku," a surprised Ichigo stuttered out.
"Matsumoto," Hitsugaya muttered angrily under his breath as his right eyebrow started to twitch violently just before he burst out, "What the hell are you doing here!"
Rangiku just smiled seemingly oblivious to the anger in her captain's tone.
"I looked at your class schedule and saw that you had lunch at this time little cousin and I thought that I would bring you and your friend some food," she said gesturing to the basket she held in her hand.
"We've already eaten," Toushiro responded coolly.
"Is that so," she said sarcastically looking pointedly at the empty chip bag and Ighigo's discarded sandwich that now lay in the grass at his feet, uneaten. "Well if that is the case then I'll just have to sit here and eat these bentos all by myself."
Opening up the first bento she began to eat making sure to chew extra slowly.
As he sat there watching her eat Ichigo's stomach gave an involuntary growl.
Matsumoto looked in his direction. "Are you sure you're not still hungry Ichigo," she asked while dangling an unopened bento in front of him.
Ichigo blushed sheepishly as he relented, "Yes please," he said accepting the boxed lunch.
"Toushiro," she said mockingly waving the third bento in his face, "are you absolutely sure you don't want one?"
The captain of squad ten said nothing as he snatched the lunch out of her hands and started to eat.
"I knew you would see things my way. And don't worry I made sure to buy the most expensive ones."
Toushiro muttered under his breath.
Ichigo was able to make out something about overly frivolous subordinates.
"How were you even able to get on campus in the first place Matsumoto," asked Toushiro as he opened the boxed lunch and started to eat.
"Oh that was easy," she said smiling brightly as she got to her feet and faced Ichigo. "All I did was ask like this: 'Will you please let me in? I brought lunch for my cousin and his friend.'" As she did this she bent over at the waist and brought her hands together in front of her lap so that her arms were pressing her breasts together thus giving Ichigo a very nice view of her cleavage.
"I uh-uh," Ichigo tried to talk but was clearly at a loss for words as his face turned a hue of scarlet, "huh?"
"Wow Ichigo that's exactly what the guard at the gate said," said Rangiku giving him a sly smile, "And his face was nearly as red as yours is. Are you psychic or something?"
By this time quite a large group of teenage girls and boys had started to gather near where the Shinigami were sitting. The boys seemed perfectly content ogling Rangiku while the girls were glaring at her with what could only be described as abject hatred and jealousy whilst whispering to each other.
"Oh wow," the lieutenant of squad ten said in mock surprise as she saw the large group of people gathered around, "You two certainly are popular around here. I guess I should introduce myself."
Toushiro merely sighed in annoyance knowing this was going cause problems but also knowing that trying to stop her was a sure fire way to make it even worse.
"Hi there everyone," she said loudly, "My name is Rangiku Matsumoto, and this adorable little first year right here," she said as she started tugging on an annoyed Toushiro's cheeks, "Is my little cousin."
"And this one right here," she said draping her arms over Ichigo's shoulders in a loose hug, breasts pressed firmly against his back and her face right next to his, "well as you can see, he's mine."
This seemed to cause a drastic shift in the demeanor of the group of gathered teenagers. Although the boys didn't stop admiring Matsumoto's figure altogether a rather large amount of them were now staring at Ichigo as if hoping he would catch fire right then and there. The girls were a different story, half of them seemed to have lost all hope as their shoulder slumped and they had started to walk away dejected while the other half looked like they were about to organize a lynch mob.
"Now, now girls there's no need to get all worked up," she said waving her hands in front of her as her lips spread into a devious smirk, "I honestly don't mind sharing him."
This caused all the young women to start blushing ferociously as dirty thoughts filled their heads while also plotting and scheming up ways to get into a tryst with Kurosaki and his absurdly beautiful girlfriend all the while Ichigo could only stare on in abject horror.
"Unfortunately for you boys Ichigo is a bit greedy and doesn't like to share. Not that it matters, I seriously doubt any of you are a match for him anyway, in or out of the bedroom."
Ichigo could practically see the aura of hatred radiating from all the boys in the crowd. They seemed ready to jump him at a moment's notice and tear him limb from limb and no doubt they would have tried to if not for the timely ringing of the bell that brought an end to the lunch break and thus dispersing the large mob while Rangiku waved goodbye to the students
When everyone was out earshot Ichigo decided to speak up. "Wh-what the hell was that Rangiku?"
"Oh come on have a sense of humor Ichigo," she said giggling lightly, "Besides I honestly think I helped you out a bit. The girls won't be able to leave you alone."
"Yeah and every guy here is going to be trying to kill me now, how is that helping?"
"Well then just think of it as a little bit of payback," she said giving him a wink.
"Payback for what exactly? What did I ever do to you?"
"Well you may not know this but back when your dear old dad was the captain of squad ten I was his lieutenant and Toushiro was the third seat and his antics caused us no amount of grief always shirking his duties and pushing his work on to his subordinates."
"You're kidding right," said Captain Hitsugaya his voice going unnoticed by the two, "Even then you still just pushed your work on to me."
"I don't understand how any of that is my fault," Ichigo shouted at her.
"The sins of the father are inherited by the son."
"That's a load of crap! How do you think I feel! I've had to deal with that idiot's shenanigans my entire life not to mention all the physical abuse and mental trauma!"
"That's true but your father isn't here for me to vent my frustrations out on him now is he?"
"What difference does that make-wait… Did you just say that you were the lieutenant and Toushiro was the third seat?"
"That is correct Kurosaki," answered the captain.
"And now he's the captain and you're still the lieutenant? How does that work?"
"What do you mean how does that work," she questioned him all traces of amusment replaced by a growing anger."
"I mean he completely bypassed the position of lieutenant and went straight to captain over you," stated a now laughing Ichigo, "You must be really inept at your job."
A tick mark appeared on her forehead as she grinded her teeth in rage. And in an instant all signs of anger disappeared from her face as she smiled once more and pulled out her cellphone setting it to camera mode.
"Oh Ichigo," she said drawing his attention.
"Huh," said Ichigo dumbly.
Faster than Ichigo could react Rangiku had grabbed the back of his head with her free hand and was now pressing her lips to his. All coherent thought was thrown out the window along with all motor function when her tongue invaded his open mouth. Ichigo could only stand there paralyzed, his mind unable to properly process what was happening. The faint *click* of a camera finally pulled his mind back from the abys as Matsumoto finally pulled her tongue out his mouth after what seemed like an eternity and stepped away from him.
"Wh-wh-wha-huh," Ichigo muttered out trying and failing to form proper words at the moment.
"Aaaand send."
"Send," asked Ichigo finally able to speak again, "Y-you took a picture? Who did you send it to?"
"Only to three people Ichigo, it shouldn't be that big of a deal," she said with a sinister smile, "The R&D department really outdid themselves with these phones, I mean I can even send messages between the two worlds isn't that just amazing Ichigo?"
"Y-you didn't," Ichigo said meakly as he made a grab for her phone snatching it from her grasp, "You wouldn't."
Ichigo looked at the phone's screen as he read out the recipients of her picture message his face paling more with every name he read, "Yoruichi Shihoin, Kisuke Urahara," and then all color drained from his face completely as he read out the last name, "Ishin Shiba… My life is over…"
"Now, now you shouldn't think like that Ichigo," she said snatching her phone back, "you should really focus on getting better at kissing, I mean you're mediocre at best and your tongue work leaves much to be desired. I would be more than happy to help you practice, what do you say?"
"Yeah sure," said Ichigo having not heard a word she just said, far too focused on the impending doom that was no doubt stampeding towards him, "just please go already."
"Alright, I look forward to it. Be sure to work hard in class boys I'll see you later," she said as she waved goodbye.
When she was gone Toushiro stood to his feet, "Well that went better than expected."
"What do you mean, I'm ruined…"
"I meant for me," the captain said coolly as Ichigo shot him a glare, "Do you even realize what you just agreed to?"
"Agree, agree to what?"
"As I thought, come on get up we're going to be late for class."
"Wait, what did I just agree to?"
"Maybe I'll tell you later, if I remember," Toushiro said dismissively as he walked back towards the school building.
"Wait Toushiro come back. What did I just agree to? Toushiro!"
Rias sat at her desk in the Occult Research club room after school watching her new pawn as sat on couch weeping and muttering about how unfair something was while Kiba tried to comfort him.
"Come on Issei it can't be that bad," the swordsman tried to counsel.
"You don't understand you didn't see her. Her gazongas were freaking huge they were bigger than my head and her body. How is it possible for someone that hot to exist? And how the hell does an asshole like that get with her?"
"Pervert…" muttered an annoyed Koneko as she continued munch on her plate of snacks.
"Akeno," said Rias addressing her queen, "what is our sweet pawn weeping about?"
"Well it seems a woman roughly twenty years old came to campus today, apparently she is the older cousin of that Toushiro boy and if the rumors are to be believed she is also the girlfriend of Ichigo Kurosaki."
"I see and was she as beautiful as our pawn is saying," said the Gremory heir a touch of jealousy in her voice at the idea of someone that could possibly be that beautiful.
"Well if what I heard was true then she must have been quite attractive."
"And what exactly did you hear?"
"Oh you know, nothing worth mentioning," answered Akeno in an attempt to dodge the question. There was no doubting that Rias was the most beautiful girl in the school her only rival being the woman standing at her side and Rias was by no means petty. She didn't obsess over her looks like most girls her age nor did she demand attention but it would seem she had grown accustomed to being considered the most beautiful girl in the school. The thought of there being a woman who surpassed her in the good looks department seemed to annoy her, couple that with the fact that she had an upcoming arranged marriage to an arrogant asshole and these mysterious monsters that were assaulting the underworld and the human world and there was a very distinct possibility that the Empress of Annihilation just might snap.
"Akeno just tell me what they're saying about her."
Akeno sighed in defeat.
"Very well. They say she Aphrodite in human form, beauty personified, and that's just the girls."
"I see," the red haired devil said calmly.
'Well,' thought Akeno, 'at least she's taking this better than I expec-'
"I'll kill her," Rias growled out, interrupting her queen's thoughts, as her face contorted in rage.
'Looks like I spoke too soon,' thought the queen before speaking up, "I'll go make some tea."
Quickly composing herself Rias decided it was time to dismiss the rest of her peerage
"Kiba, Issei, Koneko."
"Yes Buchou," all three answered at once.
"We will be meeting back here tomorrow after school so that Asia can brief us on what she was able to observe from Toushiro Hitsugaya today."
"Wait," Issei spoke up, "You sent her out on her own to spy on that little freak?"
"She is the newest member and was added after the arrival of Toushiro to our school and therefore the least likely to be identified as a devil should he truly know of our identity as devils. Don't worry Issei should she run into any trouble I will be notified immediately and will go to her aid in an instant."
"But Buchou," Issei started."
"Issei she will be fine, don't worry I would never let any harm come to any member of my peerage. And should any harm befall her I will completely obliterate him does that sound fair?"
"Of course Buchou , I didn't mean anything by it."
"I know you didn't Issei," she said with a soft smile, "Just go home for now and wait for her there I'm sure she will be back soon."
"Yes of course Buchou."
It wasn't long before everyone had left and Akeno returned carrying a trey with tea and biscuits.
Setting the trey down in front of her King Akeno fidgeted slightly before speaking, "I know this isn't the time but this letter arrived for you.
Taking the envelope from her Queen she looked at the seal on it with disdain, "Phenex, what the hell does he want?"
Ripping it open she read over the contents her earlier bout of rage returning in full force, "That damn bastard!"
"What is it?"
"He wants to move up the date of our wedding again."
"What are we going to do?"
"I'm not sure at the moment Akeno but if this keeps up I won't have to worry about it for much longer, I'll be dead from a brain aneurism before I have to marry him."
Akeno smiled at her King's cynicism "Here's hoping."
Ichigo and Toushiro walked down the sidewalk after school, Ichigo still trying to figure out just what it was he had agreed to with Matsumoto while Toushiro kept insisting that he had forgotten.
"Damn it, just tell me what I agreed to already," Ichigo growled.
"I already told I don't exactly recall what it was she said."
Ichigo now was glaring at the young prodigy.
"I get it now, this payback for being my crazy dad's subordinate too isn't it?"
The captain's face remained impassive but Ichigo could see the devious look in his eyes when he finally answered him.
"Who can say?"
"I hate you guys so much."
"Your impending doom aside, we need to figure out exactly how we're going to deal with the situation at hand. In order to cover our movements more effectively we need to form a club. In order to form a club we need to get a club advisor."
Ichigo looked at Toushiro's pensive expression on his face and instantly knew what he was thinking.
"No,no,no," Ichigo said, "Hell no! Do you have any idea the havoc that maniac would wreak if we asked him to be a teacher at the school just so we could form our club?"
"It was just a thought Kurosaki, but if we can't come up with a solution soon then we may have no other option left to us."
"Yeah but," Ichigo tried to protest.
"Leave that matter be for now. I may have a solution to how we can infiltrate the devils ranks," Toushiro said glancing behind him.
Looking back Ichigo spotted a blond haired girl peeking at them from an alley.
"That girl," Ichigo said suspiciously, "I'm almost certain she's the girl from the church the other night."
"What of it?"
"She was dead, I'm sure of it."
"I see. That will warrant an investigation. But for now go home and prepare patrol, tonight is your turn. As for her, just leave the rest to me."
"Right then see you later Toushiro."
A vein could be seen pulsing on the side of the captain's head, "It's Hitsugaya."
"Sure thing Toushiro," said Ichigo as he waved lazily already headed towards his apartment.
"Damn Shiba, he's almost as bad as his father."
With a huff of annoyance he pulled out his phone and started texting as he set off towards Kisuke's shop.
Asia stared at the odd little shack that her target had just walked into. It looked to be some sort of hole in the wall sweet shop that apparently also sold various odds and ends. She was contemplating whether or not she should follow him inside or not when a large looming shadow was cast over her.
Turning around she came face to waist with perhaps the largest and most odd looking man she had ever seen in her life.
"U-um hello," she managed to stutter out.
"Hello young lady," he said in a deep and friendly voice, "How can I help you today?"
"I-I was just."
"Now, now there's no need to be shy please come in, come in. Today is our grand opening. Everything is half off."
"No I couldn't possibly…"
Her protest fell on deaf ears as she was gently ushered inside the store. Once inside she saw Toushiro talking to another oddly dressed man with blond hair and a hat that cast a shadow over his eyes, as he handed him a plastic bag that was full of sweets.
"Don't worry Toushiro, we'll have your order ready tomorrow just pop in after school okay," the man said lightly with a smile.
"It's Hitsugaya," the white haired boy grumbled childishly.
"Mah but we've known each other for so long."
"Just forget it, I'll be back tomorrow to pick up my order."
The man whom she supposed was the owner just smiled and waved as Asia could only watch in dismay as her target left.
"What do we have her Tessai," the owner questioned as he turned his attention to her.
"She's a customer," the large man answered proudly, "I'll go make some tea. Now don't be shy look around, if there's nothing here that you find to your liking just let us know and we could put in an order for whatever you like."
With that said the large man left her alone with the shop owner, who was smiling widely as seemed to be sizing her up "Our first customer how wonderful, that means you get an extra fifty percent off!"
"Th-that's far too kind of you but wasn't that boy your first customer?"
"Him," he said frowning slightly before waving her off dismissively, "Don't' worry he's just an acquaintance of mine who run's errands for me from time to time in exchange for a favor here or there. But please just relax and look around."
"Of course thank you," she said as she bowed politely.
She walked around aimlessly as she began to fill a basket provided by the shop with various sweets and candies that she found interesting as well as ones she thought the others might enjoy. There was certainly a large selection to choose from some of them she recognized but most of them she didn't.
She had been looking around for half an hour or so before the large man Tessai came walking back carrying a trey laden with cups, snacks and a tea pot with a light stream of steam issuing from the spout.
"Young lady would you like some tea?"
"No I couldn't possibly…"
Once again she was ignored as she was ushered to a table where the two were both now seated.
"Please do join us. I assure you Tessai's recipe is most superb. In fact if I were a gambling man I would wager that it's without equal."
The large man blushed in embarrassment at the praise, "Kisuke you flattery is unneeded nor will it earn you any aid from me in dealing with your lady friend."
"Mah Tessai you're so cruel," the man whined in mock agony.
Asia merely watched their banter in amusement.
It was almost an hour later before she finally convinced the store owner and his assistant that she needed to leave.
"Here you are Asia," said the man she now knew as Kisuke as he handed her three large bags filled with sweets and candies, a majority of which she didn't remember purchasing.
"Th-thank you but this seems like a bit more than I remember."
"Oh I decided to give you a buy one get two free deal; you see you're much kinder than the riff raff I typically have to deal with. And besides I enjoyed the pleasant conversation free of yelling, screaming and the flying of furniture."
Asia just smiled before a thought occurred to her, "I hate to be a bother but could I ask mister Tessai for the recipe for the tea, It really was delicious and I have this friend who enjoys tea preparation so I thought…" she trailed off nervously
"Think nothing of it," the large man said as he pulled out a note card and pen and quickly wrote down the recipe as well as preparation instructions. "Here you are."
"Thank you again and goodbye."
The two men waved goodbye as they watched her leave and went back inside as she turned the corner.
"Sweet kid," Kisuke commented off handedly, "I almost feel bad for what comes next."
"Indeed," his old friend agreed.
Asia had been walking for nearly two blocks down the now empty streets and was now stopped at a cross walk as she waited for the light to turn green when she felt something small and furry start to rub up against her leg.
Looking down she saw an adorable black cat looking up at her.
"Awe, aren't you just the cutest little thing," she said as she bent down to pet the kitty, "Where's your owner?"
The only response she got was a small *meow*
"Don't tell me you're a stray. That's so sad. I know why don't you come home with me?"
Taking a moment to adjust her bags Asia picked the cat up with her free hand.
"I'm sure Issei and his parents won't mind. Besides I always wanted a pet. I was never allowed to have one when I was with the church."
The former nun continued to talk to the cat as she continued on her way, "Now what are we going to call you? I know how about Noir?"
The cat looked pleased and gave her what she assumed to be a "meow" of approval.
"Noir it is then. You are going to love it at home Issei and his parents are so kind then I can take you to meet the rest of my friends at the club too I just know everyone will like you," she continued to gush.
'All according to plan,' the black cat thought mischievously, 'I can't wait to torment- I mean investigate, yeah investigate, these devils. Hehehe.'
Ichigo sat on a roof as he glanced at the seal on his hand that limited his power to twenty percent; funny thing was he didn't feel any different. He just sighed as he tried to keep himself from zoning out.
He had been patrolling for hours now and had yet to see a single hollow, he had seen a few stray souls but had been advised not to perform any soul burials seeing as they weren't sure what would happen to them.
He was starting to get bored though and honestly wearing the damn hollow mask was getting annoying. Plus he had this nagging feeling his life was about to take a turn for the worse. He already knew he was doomed but he couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to it than that.
'Damn it why can't I ever catch a break.'
He was broken out of his thoughts by a loud roar that reverberated through the streets.
"Finally," he spoke out loud, "A chance to blow off some steam."
It didn't take long for him find the source of the roar. There standing in an alley stood a large but standard hollow. Its skin was black with red streaks running from its spine to the end of its ribs ending in tips. It stood on two legs hunched over as its hands, which ended in wicked looking claws, rested on the ground before it. From each elbow jutted a sharp three foot bone while sharp spines adorned its back. It had cornered the spirit of a young woman and seemed about to attack, that is before Ichigo stepped in with a shunpo and severed one its arms.
"Get out of here," Ichigo told the spirit who just nodded meakly before running away though the opening Ichigo's arrival had made
"Gaah," the hollow cried out in pain, "A Shinigami? Wait that mask, you're one of those damn hybrids aren't you?"
"And you seem to be a normal hollow that managed to retain its mental state, which means you did despicable things in life and became a hollow instantly."
"So what if I did?"
Ichigo disappeared from the hollows vision.
"What?"
"It means your elimination is all the more prudent," said Ichigo now behind the hollow blood dripping from his two blades as the hollow's body started to fall apart having been cut in half at the waist and bisected simultaneously. Instead of turning to dust as most hollow did when purified by a zanpakuto Ichigo felt a large surge of power as the chained Gates of Hell appeared before them and started to open.
An invisible force started to drag the hollow towards the gates opening as chains started to wrap themselves around his body.
"Please help me," the hollow begged as it clawed at the ground, "You can't let this happen to me."
It wasn't long before its grip failed and it was pulled into the Gates' depths to be impaled by an enormous blade.
Ichigo watched as the Gates of Hell slowly closed before they disappeared.
"That can't be good," he said to himself as he turned to leave the vicinity. He would have to tell Kisuke about this. He hadn't thought the Gates of Hell would be able to appear in this world. That could only bring a whole slew of new problems. Especially if a certain group of Sinners managed to sneak their way out again.
A/N: Done. I have decided to include Rangiku in Ichigo's harem along with Raynare and Akeno. Now for the last two I will have polls. The first one will be between Nelliel Tu Odeschwanck and Tia Harribel. You will have until midnight Friday to vote then it will be closed so I can write a new chapter to post on sunday. The last one will be between a larger list of DxD girls but that will be posted next week. After that no more girls I feel like five is too many already but there will be no more than five. So deal with it. Until later. Also please read and review
