Sorry for the longer waiting period, I started up a couple other stories and I went camping. I guess it's a harem date this time. Even though I was waiting for more harem votes I guess I will do the thing I was saving.

Grimmjow: 8

Harem: 6

Renji: 4

Shuuhei: 3

Wow all up one…that was productive.

Chapter 10

Tattoos

Waking up naked, with morning wood and surrounded by his lovers with the same problem. Yup just another regular morning. What was different this morning was that all three other men were still sleeping. 'This isn't normal.' Ichigo thought slightly moving his head to admire their bodies, and faces. Renji and his tattoos looked so peaceful he wanted to gently stroke every beautiful black line. Shuuhei just looked lovely with his perverted tattoo. Grimmjow always had a grin on his face, even when sleeping. Aizen's brand to the right above where his hollow hole was on his back. Ichigo realized two things right then. One all of them had tattoos and two he was the only one in his real body. Soul Society made a gigai for Grimmjow's use that lets him mask his hollow forms. These men have protected him and saved him from Aizen and Ichigo hasn't done anything to properly thank them. Ichigo made up his mind, today was for all of them. Renji and Grimmjow on either side had used his arms for pillows last night when he wrapped his arms around them. At once he poked all three at once. Shuuhei was awakened by Ichigo's morning wood.

"You woke up before us?" They asked groggily.

"Yes, and I am sorry Grimmjow but your day will have to wait until tomorrow. There is something I need to do for all of you. That means that today everyone cleans themselves at once. Grimmjow and I are in the shower while Renji and Shuuhei are in the tub."

No one argued they were still half asleep after cleaning themselves. Ichigo was surprised Grimmjow didn't try anything.

"Now you three sit while I make breakfast. You have made it for me but I haven't returned the favour."

Ichigo made breakfast and lead the group out to rougher part of the town. Several thugs eyed them warily. Not even thugs were ready to fight three grown men for the money the boy was counting. Well not the smarter ones anyway.

"Hey boy, it looks like you have money to throw around. How about throwing all of it my way?" A thug said at the mouth of an alley Ichigo walked into searching for the right place. Ichigo ignored the thug and his ten friends, so did Grimmjow, Renji and Shuuhei. The thugs weren't worth their time. "Look at me when I give demands damn it!" The thug shouted pulling a knife. "Maybe I just have to slit that throat of yours for your disobedience."

It isn't wise at all to threaten Ichigo at all. Usually Ichigo could have taken care of them himself but frankly he had no idea what was going on behind him. All he was doing was trying to find a shop among fifty in the alley. Just because Ichigo didn't hear him doesn't mean Grimmjow, Renji or Shuuhei ignored the man as well. The three turned as one and attacked the poor fellows. Leaving the thugs in a heap they followed Ichigo into the place he was looking for.

"Ichigo, why are we in a tattoo parlour, and a backwater one at that. I doubt they have proper sanitation." Shuuhei said looking around.

"I owe you all something and I thought this was perfect. I have never had a tattoo done before so don't panic if I scream curse or swear." Turning to the tattoo artist he asked, "You do custom designs right?"

"I do, an so does my wife." The burly tattoo artist said. "It seems you have money, and to keep your mind at ease we have the highest sanitation out of the tattoo parlours in the area."

"How is that comforting, a sewage pipe could be cleaner than this area." Shuuhei muttered under his breath.

Behind the curtain leading to the chair the tattoo artist asked, "So what do you want?"

"Three things actually. First I want a copy of my darker haired friend's face tattoos in the exact places he has his. Then I want a continuation of my red headed friend's tattooed lines on my left arm spreading across to part of my chest. Finally I want a 6 on my abs along with 'Sexta Espada' below it. Can you do that in one day?"

"Consider it done, I already checked and you have enough, barely but enough. Lets get started. Since this is your first time I will tell you this is going to hurt a lot."

Getting comfortable in the chair with his shirt already off Ichigo said, "I am ready when you are."

Grimmjow heard the entire conversation behind the curtain and informed the others of his plan. Renji and Shuuhei nodded eagerly and went to ask the female tattoo artist for a favour. The woman agreed and accepted their terms of payment because of their lack of cash.

Hours later Ichigo appeared with bandages covering almost half of his body including his entire face except bits cut out for eyes, nostrils and mouth. It was getting dark before they made it home. Grimmjow, Renji and Shuuhei all had large grins for some reason Ichigo could not fathom. Having had tattoos before all the men let Ichigo rest on the couch. Grimmjow, Renji and Shuuhei went into the bedroom to discuss plans.

"So when are we going to reveal them to him? I dislike holding things back from those I cherish, plus I can't wait to see his face." Renji said trying to figure out Ichigo's facial expression after their reveal.

"Well I don't know about you but I'm sore in that sensitive area and I expect to be thanked more than words." Grimmjow said letting a bit of drool form.

"We should wait not only for ours to heal but his. As I understand from Grimmjow his entire upper body is now in pain. It might take awhile to enjoy ourselves without hurting him." Shuuhei said attacking the problem with logic. "Also when he decides to show us, we must look surprised as if Grimmjow didn't hear anything."

"I just hope he heals fast, that tattoo lady still needs payment." Grimmjow said clearly with other intentions. "I am a little disappointed though that I won't be able to have and memorable experiences with Ichigo tomorrow."

Getting undressed they formed their usual positions with one flaw, no Ichigo. Grumpily they managed to build two walls of pillows and blankets to separate each other. Clearly they did not like the idea of one bed between the three of them Ichigoless.

Being so used to heartbeats surrounding him and lulling him asleep at night Ichigo sighed. He had gotten too used to human blankets around him and hot breathing on his neck, chest and face. How had been able to live with this before? Ichigo did not like the thought of having another night of solitude in bed. Trying to sleep Ichigo thought about the week's events. He was turned gay and found not only two willing lovers but two who didn't care if they had him all to themselves or not. Shuuhei was another welcome addition although he didn't like the circumstances he found Shuuhei's feelings under. Ichigo shuddered, not only for Aizen but the lose of Rukia. He once thought he would marry her and have children and live as normal a life as he could. Nope not for Ichigo. His life was so full of twists and turns it would make a top hurl. Ichigo once again realized that he was the only one out of the residents in the house that felt the pleasure of each release in his own body. Gigai may look real and have the same functions but you can't get a true release in a body that isn't yours. But if he killed himself for them what would they think? Grimmjow has his hollow form when a spirit and although the jaw is good looking the hole must go. What would the captains think if he walked around with two vice-captains and a high-ranking arrancar on leashes? Even if Ichigo is one of their greatest heroes, can they truly accept a vizard as a shinigami? Too many questions in Ichigo's life. Too many paths. Will Aizen catch him? Will Ichigo choose just one lover? What will Soul Society do once he dies? He needed at least some of these questions answered today, he drew on the only help he could get right now.

I really don't know king. I am you so I'm just as confused as you are.

I also cannot think of answers for these questions.

'Fine what do you think I should do about Grimmjow's spirit problem?'

Well aren't you Two Sides of the Same Coin?

'What do you mean?'

Vizards and Arrancar are the same really only shifted balance. In Vizards the shinigami are dominant whereas in Arrancar the hollow is dominant. Surely you can switch that. You may have to ask your clan how though.

'Thanks you two, I'll try to get some sleep now.'

Ichigo slowly drifted off to sleep wondering if Grimmjow's balance really can be shifted.

Chapter done!

Holy cow, nothing happened at all! …Well sexual that is anyway. I decided that I needed a chapter that focused on the plot really than their need for each other. I couldn't help mention my other story the GrimmIchi fic I started. Please check out my other stories, I want to know whether I should continue them or just drop them. The lack of reviews for both have been disheartening. But enough about them. Next chapter is all about Grimmjow and like this one I think it will mostly be free of sex or the like. You can probably figure out what Grimmjow promised the tattoo artists wife as payment. If you are wondering, the questions Ichigo asked himself I will try to answer as the story moves along. As always R&R!