Tamix-Yes, yes it's finally up. Sorry it took so long and that it's so short! I had zero inspiration for this chapter and school is eating my brainnnnnnn! I do have a plot for the next chpater though, so hopefully I'll get it up faster than I did this one. -prays to Jeebus- Review please for reviews make me a happy authoress, and a happy authoress updates faster! Ja ne! -kisses and cookies to all who review-
Ch. 6
Ichigo's eyes nearly popped out of his head.
"Wh-What?! I thought you said Hollows are bad!"
"They are," Kisuke said with a long-suffering sigh. "Ichigo, you and I are what Shinigami call Vaizards. We're Shinigami who have a Hollow mask. There are beings called Arrancar who are the opposite, but that's a story for another time."
Ichigo sipped at his tea.
"So how did I become a Vaizard?" He asked curiously. He could feel that other part of his mind-his Hollow part- listening too. Kisuke cupped his chin in one hand in thought.
"My theory is that some of my Hollow's reiatsu leaked though when I made you a Shinigami and awoke your Hollow."
"Your Hollow?" Ichigo asked. "Is that…what I saw in that room?"
Kisuke nodded.
"Unfortunately… He likes to scare people who try and go in that room. But it's odd he's been quiet for over 20 years. He must be pretty curious about you for him to have woken up."
Ichigo paled considerably.
"Curious? About me?"
"Yes or about your Hollow at least. It kind of worries me," Kisuke mused. Ichigo shuddered faintly, and Kisuke looked over at him.
"Don't worry. I won't let him hurt you, I promise," He said consolingly. Ichigo still looked pale and scared, so Kisuke slid an arm around him, squeezing his shoulders.
"Ichigo."
Ichigo looked up into the blonde's grey eyes.
"In order for me to protect you, you need to understand a few things, so listen carefully okay?" Ichigo nodded, and the shopkeeper continued.
"My Hollow, Hara, and I have very different personalities. So if I act different in any way or try to do something to you that I normally wouldn't, I want you to run to your room until I come to get you. There's a ward on your room so Hara can't even touch the door. Also, if my eyes change you should do the same. Okay?"
"Okay…" Ichigo whispered softly.
Kisuke smiled lightly, seeing that this was a lot for the teen to comprehend. A lot had happened to him in the past couple days.
"It's okay. Hara doesn't get the better of me often," The blonde reassured. Ichigo looked vaguely comforted by this. He quite suddenly leaned against Kisuke, who blinked then laughed softly. Poor Ichigo had fallen asleep!
"Poor thing. This is so much for you," He whispered, stroking Ichigo's soft, bright hair. The blonde scooped Ichigo up, carrying him to his room, and setting him down on the bed. The teen immediately curled up in the blankets. Kisuke chuckled and stroked Ichigo's hair before he left.
"Sweet dreams Ichigo," He murmured, shutting the door.
Ichigo woke up around midnight, judging by how dark it was. He blinked a few times, wondering what had woken him. He could hear unfamiliar voices, followed by Kisuke's soft one telling them to be quieter. His voice soothed Ichigo and lulled him back to sleep.
In his mind, his Hollow clamored, trying to make itself heard.
He knew something was wrong.
But Ichigo wasn't listening.
