AN: Another short one, I'm sorry. This one is sort of a filler chapter, but I hope you like it. Thanks for the reviews and support!
Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach or any of the characters…
Chapter 3: With the Setting Sun
Kohaku sat on the roof of the little house, staring out over the other buildings. The sun was getting lower in the sky, turning the clouds different colors. He had been there since noon, just watching the sky, thinking about what had happened to him two days ago. He had completely lost control of his body, and had to fight that thing just to get back.
"Kohaku?"
He turned to see Amaterasu climbing up to sit next to him. "Hey."
"You've been up here a while, is everything okay?"
"I'm not sure. I just keep thinking about… What if you had gotten hurt? Or worse, what if I had hurt you? I don't think I could stand that," he said softly.
"It wouldn't have been you that hurt me, it would have been that thing. I know you would never do anything to hurt me."
Kohaku smiled at her, then looked back out at the sky. "What if I can't control it again?"
"Don't think that. You will be able to fight it, and I'll be there to help you."
Amaterasu leaned over on him and rested her head on his shoulder. They both smiled and stayed like that for a while, watching the sun inch closer o the horizon. There was a gentle breeze blowing through their hair, and the temperature started to slowly fall.
'Ichigo.'
Kohaku tensed. Where did that voice come from? Amaterasu looked up at him, concern in her emerald eyes.
"Kohaku?"
"Did you hear something?"
"No. Do you think it was that thing again?"
"No, it was different. It didn't feel evil like the other one. But what I don't understand is what it said. I think it's looking for someone."
"Who could it be looking for?"
"I don't know. All it said was 'Ichigo'."
"Does that mean anything to you?"
"No."
'How many times must I call you before you hear me again, Ichigo?'
Kohaku tensed again, and Amaterasu moved so that she was in front of him, looking in his amber eyes. He looked back at her and managed a smile. She smiled back weakly but continued to watch his eyes for any sign of black.
"It's okay, it's not him. It's just strange hearing voices in my head. It makes me feel like I'm going nuts," he laughed. Amaterasu smiled, then sat down next to him again, leaning back against his chest.
"Try not to go insane for a few years at least," she said, smirking up at him. He laughed and looked down into her bright eyes.
"I'll try not to, but no promises."
Amaterasu gently smacked his arm, turning her smile into a pout. "Be quiet, baka."
"And if don't?"
"Then I might have to ignore you for a few days," she replied, turning away from his gaze.
"Oh, that wouldn't be so bad. I wouldn't have to worry about you saying something stupid," he smirked.
"I never say anything stupid."
"Hmm, I guess you have a point."
"Like always," she said, smiling up at him.
"Don't let that go to your head."
"Too late."
AN: A little fluffy, I know, but the next chapter will be better. As always, please review and let me know how I'm doing. Arigatou!