The air was thick with pulsing hearts as a loud screeching haulted Ichigo and Yoruichi mid punch. Everyone turned to look up at the ceiling, the walls rumbled. What the hell was causing the place to tremor so bad? Just as Urahara opened his mouth to speak, a high power forced everyones hearts to drop, causing sweat beads on their heads and their hands to stand. Kukaku gritted her teeth, clenching her fists.

"He's here already!?" Fear suddenly snaked its way into Yoruichi's heart as she looked over to Ichigo. His face was set in a look of determination. It seemed as though Achikawa's energy had no effect on him as he stood still and calm. He glanced to Yoruichi and gave her a slight smile and nod. Taking a step, Kukaku jerked her head back his way. Just where did he think he were going, hm? "You've still got a few moves to perfect, leave the warm up to me." The fire works expert grinned, cracking her knuckles. "i'll have em wore out for ya."

"Kukaku, this is my battle. You can't-"

"Oh shut up woith the hero and big talk." Kukaku grunted, walking forward. "Finish what you started kid." Another loud cry echoed the basement; walls shaking once more. "That would be my que!" As Kukaku ran out, Ganju went after her.

"Idiots!" Ichigo shouted, running after them. A small dark tonned hand grabbed his shoulder. Ichigo turned, looking down at the love of his life. Yoruichi smiled to him, squeezing his shoulder.

"Kukaku'll be fine. She's alot stronger than you think." Ichigo waited a moment. It wasn't right sending a girl out into battle, especially when it were his battle. But he didn't actually send her out, she went out on her own. Deciding to trust in her abilities, Ichigo glanced to Urahara.

"Alright. Two on two." He stated, standing beside Yoruichi as he motioned for his dad and Urahara to stand and fight. Witht the battle mintues away, the four worked to complete their training as...

"ICHIGO KUROSAKI!" Achikawa yelled, his hollow mask quite silly looking. Kukaku laughed as she came out of the shop, hands on her hips.

"What are ya carryin on about?" She asked, raising an eyebrow. The vizard gave her a funny look, then used one of his extra long, and quite slick limps to thrust at her. However, she stepped aside, eyes closed. "Someone's cranky." She mused, opening her eyes to reveal her glowing power. Achikawa screamed once more, attacking her with another of his four limbs. This time around, Kukaku went to grab for him, but instead, Ganju pushed her out of the way.

"SIS!" Ganju called. Kukaku looked up, growling as she stands and walks over to him. The two forgot about Achikawa for the time being, Achikawa stared at them with a tilted head. What the hell was going on? They were fighting not but seconds before! What were they, bipolar?

"YOU IDIOT!" Kukaku shouted, punching her brother and sending him flying back into the shop. She could hear him snore, which let her know he was fast asleep. "Now, where were we?" Kukaku grinned, balling her fist as it began to glow. Using a slower version of the flash step, Kukaku appeared in front of him, her fist meeting his stomach. Achikawa flinched slightly, stumbling back as Kukaku continued her rampaging hits from all sides.

"Your wasting your time." Achikawa spoke, his voice deep and hoarse. Kukaku hadn't even seen him move; she was on her back, coughing up blood as he stomped her into the ground. This guy was fast as a motha-

"Kukaku!" The small voice of Ururu called, blasting Achikawa as Tessai came running out after her. Kukaku merely grinned, wiping the blood from her lips. Thank the heavens they came out when they did, she could've be a goner!

"Thanks guys." She nodded, standing as she stared at Achikawa. He didn't move for a moment, then suddenly one of his limbs came barreling at them. Jinta whacked it; almost severing it from the beast.

"Yeah! leave it to me guys!" Jinta remarked, running and slashing at Achikawa. Kukaku's eyes widened. This jkid was even more stupid than her brother! Who in any hell would charge a beast like that at his age? Maybe Ichigo..

"Jinta!" Kukaku yelled, doing her mini-flash step and grabbing him. The two watched as a limb was struck into the spot Jinta had just been in. "Dumb brat!" Kukaku scolded, smacking him on the head. "We all attack on three." She grunted. "One.."

"Three!" Jinta shouted, everyone charged. Clashing, flying, and destroying everything around them. Hell, if Achikawa didn't destroy Urahara's shop, they sure as hell would.

"What is going on up there!" Ichigo growled, shielding Yoruichi as rocks began to fall. The four shinigami flash stepped their way to the entrance.

"This is it, Ichigo. Are you sure your ready to fight him?" Things got silent, and only a shrill cry from Kukaku could be heard. Ichigo nodded his head, grabbing Yoruichi's hand and squeezing it gently.

"I've been training in this place for a long time now. I'm ready to kill him." His voice was laced with determination, and Isshin rather liked the fact that his son had become so powerful. It was amazing at how much stronger he'd gotten, at how much his power had increased in such a short amount of time. He turned to Yoruichi, looking over her face and features, wanting to mesmerize his goddess. He didn't know what to say to her. All he knew was that he wanted to protect her at all costs, and he was going to do just that. Wrapping his arms around her waist, he brought his lips to hers, earning a soft, low moan from the goddess, which caused him to smile inwardly. As their lips molded together, Ichigo felt himself relaxing more. Indeed the battle before him was frightening. But only in the sense that he could lose her. Right now, though, Ichigo felt that fear fade, replaced with a new feeling. They were going to make it, and she would be fine. Pulling back, the two lovers gazed into each others eyes before nodding to the two perverts, who were whispering about something. Hm, here they were about to fight a battle that could cost them their lives and those two numb nuts were swimming around in the gutter.

"Give it a rest." Yoruichi sighed, shaking her head slightly before looking back up into the brown orbs of her lover. Ichigo shrugged slightly, giving her a small smile.

"You ready?" He asked, running his hands along her back. Yoruichi nodded, sliding her hands down his chest.

"Lets get this over with."

Kukaku hit the ground hard, bloody spurting from her mouth as her back cracked. Limply, she lifted herself up, glancing over to the others who were unconscious. Where the hell was Ichigo? Cursing her low power, she clutched her stomach, fist balled as she kneeled on one knee, the other leg purched out in front of her. Deciding if she were going to die, she were going to go out with a bang, Kukaku charged again, only to be knocked into a wall. Still, she stood her ground. Achikawa had to admit; her determination was brilliant.

"Your persistant." A smirking and rather happy Achikawa remarked, raising a brow as she grinned. Kukaku's eyes glowed mysteriously. It was then that Achikawa noticed the wound on his left limb, and his blood that was slowly seeping into her unnoticed. That could only mean one thing; if her didn't kill her now, she'd become like him. Sending all his limbs at her, Kukaku found that she had no power to move. She closed her eyes, expecting immediate pain. Achikawa screeched in pain, disappearing into a black mass. Kukaku slowly looked up to see Ichigo and Yoruichi.

"You alright?" Ichigo asked, looking down at her. Glancing from his bloody bankai to the long limb on the ground, Kukaku nodded. Her once glowing eyes returned to normal as she fell into Ichigo's arms. Urahara and Isshin waltzed out, sighing. "Dad, take Kukaku. We're going after Achikawa." Nodding to his son, the former shinigami picked the stoic woman up and muttered something to Ichigo before walking inside.

"Are you sure about following him in there?" Yoruichi inquired, staring at the closing mass of blackness. Ichigo didn't answer her verbally; walking into the void instead. Inhaling, Yoruichi followed. The two glanced around as they surfaced in a shadowy, dark realm. The air was think with the stench of blood and sulfur. Hollows appeared from shadows on the ground, causing the two to put their backs together. "Find Achikawa. i'll take care of these guys." Ok. Was she just insane, or had the air made her dilusional? Ichigo turned, ignoring the hollows.

"Your joking, right?" He said, causing the female to turn his way. The hollows tilted their head as the two carried on a convo. Had they both gone nuts? As a hollow charged, Ichigo merely lifted his bankai and that hollow faded, screeching loudly. Another charged them; this time Yoruichi allowed her aurora to flow as she zapped the beast into oblivion.

"Does it look like I'm joking? Your the only one who can defeat that bastard. A few hollows I can handle." Lie. Maybe a few, she wouldn't have a problem. But a few more than a few, yeah. She might need some help.

"No. I'll stay and help and we can face the bastard together." Now it was getting annoying. Sighing, Yoruichi flicked him on the chest, her eyes glaring into his.

"Leave these fools to me and go kick Achikawa's ass. If he has time to recover from your blow, he might be a bit more powerful. He could be absorbing hollows as we speak. Reluctantly and after a few moments of thought, Ichigo nodded.

"Don't go dying on me." He muttered, kissing her hard before flashing off towards the power level of the beast he were seeking. Yoruichi smirked, folding her arms over her chest.

"Alright, whose first?"

A/N: ...and thats chapter 17. Writers block sucks, I know it was a poorly written chapter, don't flame me please. I apologize. The next chapter is one of my awaited chapters "ive been dying to write since I wrote the idea sketch for this fic. So, of course, even with my writers block, it will be good and entertaining. If you guys think Yoruichi is badass now, wait until you read the next chapt... R&R please