Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach

Sorry so short again but I am trying to juggle three different story lines here, (Oh sorry for it being so late too, been really busy lately.)

JOURNEY

Battle

Ichigo saw the hundreds of gigantic blades emerge from the ground. He felt the rush of power as he saw each blade shatter into countless fragments each simmering a beautiful pink as they drifted on the currents of the wind. He knew they would fly towards him soon, knew they would slice his newly healed skin, and yet he couldn't stop smiling. Ichigo felt his power, felt it coarse through him, there was no silent voice screaming at him from his hollow, his soul was no longer distracted by another half of it in conflict with his inner demon, he was finally whole, and Ichigo knew this fight would be fun.

Byakuya's eyes flew open with shock as he saw Ichigo slam his zanpaktou into the ground. Ichigo smiled at him, and then vanished. Byakuya tried to place him, tried to see his movements but Ichigo was too fast. PUM, a fist hit Byakuya in the stomach he looked down as he felt his body take flight, saw Ichigo smiling at him, his golden black eyes glowing with power.

Komamura Sajin saw Ichigo strike Byakuya, and he immediately moved in to intercept the young upstart. "Ichigo stand down," he yelled, "We are allies." Sajin swung his zanpaktou out at Ichigo.

Ichigo spun around narrowly avoiding the zanpaktou and in the same motion delivered a round house kick to Sajin's face.

The blow stunned Sajin but did little more, he reached down and grabbed Ichigo's foot and threw him into the air.

Ichigo went flying high as Soi Fong darted to intercept him. She slashed at Ichigo with her Shikai, causing a white butterfly pattern to appear on Ichigo's black clothing. Sajin swung his zanpaktou up, "Roar, Todoroku," a giant blast of energy shot up towards Ichigo. Ichigo saw it coming but Soi Fong didn't. Ichigo kicked Soi Fong out of the way of the blast as it hit him square.

Byakuya landed on his feet and instantly swung his hand, causing the countless blades of his Banki to hurdle towards Ichigo.

"Sode no Shirayuki last dance," A torrent of frozen air shot from above freezing the blades of Senkei Senbonzakura Kageyoshi in mid flight.

"Rukia," Byakuya said in a cold voice, "Sode no Shirayuki is unable…" He froze as a binding spell hit him from behind.

"Oi, Little Byakuya why are you always on the wrong side?" Yoruichi said as she sped past Byakuya, holding a pure black zanpaktou that glistened in the sun.

Ichigo coughed up blood as he grabbed Soi Fong's hand as she attempted to pierce him again and threw her into Yoruichi's waiting arms, "Rukia get the hell out of here." Ichigo yelled.

"Shut up I'm busy," Rukia said with a grin as she dove for Komamura Sajin.

Yoruichi caught Soi Fong, "If you are not going to help I only ask that you stay away," Yoruichi said with a wink as she placed Soi Fong on the ground.

Sajin swung Tenken at Ichigo as he plummeted back to the ground but was met by Sode no Shirayuki. "Forgive me Captain Komamura," Rukia said as she turned and yelled, "Crush the bones to dust, way of binding Kidou 99." Chains of energy wrapped around Sajin as he staggered back. Yoruichi came up from behind and delivered a flying kick into Sajin's chest causing him to fly off the cliff.

Ichigo landed on his feet and ran to Rukia, "My sister?"

"Safe."

"You shouldn't have come, your taking on Soul Society."

"I broke into your soul and fought with the darkness within your heart, this is nothing." Rukia smiled. Ichigo kissed her.

"Now's not the time for that!" Yoruichi yelled as Byakuya broke the binding spell.

"He's not trying to kill anyone old man Yama," Kyouraku Shunsui said.

"I agree, if he wanted to attack would he not use his zanpaktou?" Ukitake Juushirou said.

Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni let out a big huff of air.

Kkkk

The ice incasing the millions of cherry blossoms blades shattered as Byakuya pointed his hand at Ichigo. The blades flew toward Ichigo, Ichigo grabbed his zanpaktou and yelled, "Getsuga Tenshou!" A blue wave of energy met the torrent of blades shooting at him.

Hitsugaya Toushirou swung his zanpaktou towards Ichigo, but his blade stopped mid swing. His eyes opened in shock as he saw Karin blocking his blade with her humungous zanpaktou, "Please," Karin said her eyes filling with tears.

Ichigo darted in the air, avoiding the blades as they shot towards him, "Nii-sama please," Rukia yelled.

Byakuya looked at her, "Why, why do you go against the law."

"I love him, Nii-sama please."

Byakuya's hand froze as he starred into his sister's lavender eyes. The countless blades of Senkei Senbonzakura Kageyoshi stopped their forward motion. Ichigo stood in the air starring at Byakuya and Rukia.

"Karin leave, justice…" Toushirou stopped; he couldn't continue speaking as he starred into the teary eyes of Kurosaki Karin.

"He's my brother."

"Zaraki, bring the boy down," Yamamoto spoke.

"Nah, this fight is no fun right now," Zaraki Kenpachi said with a demonic grin.

Yamamoto turned and looked at the only three original captains left of the Gotei 13. Ukitake, Kyouraku, and Unohana all bowed their heads. "You all should be ashamed at making me fight."

Byakuya starred at Rukia, his face holding an uncommon expression of confusion on it. "Rukia, the law must be upheld."

"What law, what law?" Rukia said as she grabbed hold of Byakuya's haori, "What law is there that states he must serve. Please Nii-sama."

"MOVE," Yamamoto shouted. His voice alone caused every combatant on the battle field to fall, all except for Ichigo. As he walked toward Ichigo his reiatsu shot from him in visible waves of fire burning away his haori. Yamamoto stood facing Ichigo, his body covered in the scars of battle, his muscles toned from the countless battles it waged war in. "Kurosaki Ichigo you have disturbed the peace of Soul Society, such a thing cannot be allowed."

Ichigo's entire body felt heave, he struggled to breath under the weight of Yamamoto's reiatsu. The heat from Yamamoto's body caused Zangetsu to burn in Ichigo's hand, "Maybe that is exactly what Soul Society needs," Ichigo shouted. "How many mistakes have been made, how many injustices have been committed because no one had the guts to stand up to Soul Society? My father, Urahara, the Vizoreds all unjustly accused, all unjustly sentenced, only to find Aizen was behind it all. Maybe the disturbance of the peace is exactly what is needed." Ichigo struggled to shout.

"ENOUGH," Yamamoto shouted, "I told you not to speak of things you do not fully understand." Yamamoto said as he continued toward Ichigo. Ichigo struggled to remain standing under the awesome power Yamamoto put out.

Yamamoto held up his wooden staff and it splintered reveling a razor sharp zanpaktou, "Turn all of creation to ash Ryujinjakka, Banshou Issai Kaijin To Nase," the zanpaktou ignited in a flame that shot up towards the sky.

Ichigo stood unable to move under the overwhelming power of Yamamoto's reiatsu. He starred in horror as Yamamoto swung his blade towards Ichigo. Ichigo barely raised his blade in defense. Ryujinjakka crashed into Zangetsu. The flames that shot forth consumed Ichigo, burning his skin from his body.

"Healing waters of the divine, Kai Ewa first stands," A wave of water shot towards Ichigo extinguishing the flames that engulfed him, his wounds instantly healing. Karin held her zanpaktou, which was now a thin crystal clear blue blade.

Yamamoto turned and slightly opened his eyes, making contact with Karin. Karin couldn't breathe, she couldn't move, Yoruichi caught Karin and shot from the battle field carrying her limp body.

"That, that was my sister," Ichigo yelled swinging Zangetsu down on Yamamoto. Yamamoto blocked the blade with his bare hand, and moved to stab Ichigo with Ryujinjakka.

"The heavenly demon calls, the rose breaks, the bones of the earth raises to great me forbidden Kidou 777." A burst of lightning and wind shot down in-between Yamamoto and Ichigo. Two strong hands grabbed Ichigo from behind and threw him over towards Rukia. Rukia stood in shock at the man that threw Ichigo.

Yamamoto stopped his forward motion and looked at the person walking towards him. The sound of the wooden sandals making a clunking sound on the rocky ground, "What business have you here?" Yamamoto asked his eyes closed once again.

"What business do you have passing judgment on a member of the house of Shiba," Shiba Kuukaku said with a wicked grin, and behind her stood Shiba Kaien with a wide smile.

"Yo, Rukia," Kaien yelled.

nice to be back on line hope you guys like this, updates coming really soon