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Chapter: 28

Title: Swamped

A/N: Hello again. I wanna thank everyone who still reviews this fic. Being as that I thrive on reviews, I would love more. Anywho, how is everyone? I'm happy about one thing right now... SNOW DAY! HAHA! YES! We never ever have any and now we do so yay. So now I have time to write this chapter. Sheer Heart Attack's chapter 13 has been done for some time, I just now found time to get online and upload it. I dare say things are very hectic lately. Its been below zero forever! I swear this feels like Alaska. Sigh. Ah, well. In this chapter, guess who had a friggin' twin... Achikawa! Ichigo is away in soul society, for unknown reasons at this point, and Yoruichi is alone, at home. But, something spooks her, its gotta be bad right, and she runs off to Urahara's. Ichigo runs there himself, only to find her already there. Just why is she there of all places? Well, Read and find out! Review please! Pretty please :3

Yoruichi groaned; her sleeping form tossing and turning. The bed sheets clung to her sweaty body, her brows narrowed. Her heart rate had increased ten fold, it was as if she was running from someone, or something. Her body jerked violently, and she found she couldn't wake herself...

"Ichigo!" She shouted, hitting the ground hard as she tried to push herself up. Her body was covered in blood, but it wasn't hers. The goddess felt tears running down her cheeks as she stared at her one and only love, shielding an attack in front of her. It was a brief moment; like a flash. She didn't see it coming; couldn't sense its spiritual pressure. And all too soon had Ichigo pushed her out of the way, his zanpackuto striking down as a talon sprung forth, going straight through Ichigo's chest. A high pitched screech told her that he had indeed eliminated the threat, but...

"Ichigo!...ICHIGO!" Yoruichi cried, catching her love as he fell back wards and into her arms. The hole in his chest was just too big. "No!" Hugging him tightly, not caring about the blood that now flooded around her. Ichigo coughed; reaching up weakly as he cupped her cheek in the palm of his pale hand.

"Yoru-ichi.." His voice was rasp, barely above a whisper as she pulled back, her face close to his. "Are you..alright.." Nodding, Yoruichi grabbed his hand, holding it to her face as she stared into his brown eyes. "I'm sorry.." He groaned, shutting his eyes as pain finally registered. Shaking her head, the goddess rested his hand on her stomach. He opened his eyes. "Yoruichi.."

"No, Ichigo. You'll be fine. You have to be!" She cried. "Not just for me..." Her body was trembling now; his hand pressed firmly to her lower stomach. "Ichigo.."

"Oh, Yoruichi..." Tears now lined his own eyes. "I.." Coughing more, the reaper felt himself slipping, his grip on her hand loosening.

"NO!" Yoruichi shouted. "I LOVE YOU!" She cried harder, leaning her forehead on his. "I love you, Ichigo.. I love you.." Her voice had lost its spark, heavy passion lining her words now. Ichigo felt a different pain inside him; he was about to leave the woman he loved so dearly. The woman who would have his child.

"I love you too..Yoruichi.." He whispered, lifting up to press his lips to hers. Yoruichi pressed back, but then felt his body go limp, heavy in her arms. The goddess pulled back, grasping to him as she sobbed and continued crying, the rain beating down on them.

"NO!" Panting heavily, Yoruichi sat up, her body shaking. She glanced over to where Ichigo normally laid, but he was gone. She felt the fear rise once more. "No, he went to souls society.." She sighed, peeling the sheets off her sweaty form. She reached up, feeling the warm tears on her cheek.

The goddess stood, walking into the bathroom as she quickly turned on the shower. Just what did that dream mean? It was the same dream she'd been having since she'd met him; a dream she'd only told to Kisuke and Ichigo.

'I need to know..' She sighed, stepping into the shower as she let the hot water wash away the sweat and tears. Her heart still pounded, the fear still held a good grasp on her heart. God, she wished Ichigo could be here right now. He always calmed her; took away her fears and doubts. It had been so long since she'd had that dream, she figured it was nothing more than that; a dream. But there was something odd about it. She'd never felt that much pain before, and it felt so real! Losing Ichigo... She couldn't even bare to think about it! Feeling more tears spring to her eyes, Yoruichi leaned forward, resting her head on the tile wall. She couldn't lose him, she just couldn't! He was everything to her. All her life she'd been looking for the one man who could make her heart beat faster and slower at the same time, for the man who could make her feel secure and loved.

She'd always been on the look-out for the one who would rescue her of her demons, set her free. And now that she had finally found him; finally had him, she just couldn't lose him now. Not after everything they've shared, all the love and devotion. She'd do anything for him, just like he would for her. She wasn't about to sit back now and let this dream go un-checked.

Reaching up to turn off the shower, she jumped out. Quickly drying herself off and throwing a pair of black jeans on and a red tank as she flew out the door, flash stepping her way to Urahara's.

'I hope your at the Shoten Kisuke.'

Ichigo gasped, his heart suddenly stopping.

"What...?" He inquired, his voice low and uncertain. Shigekuni nodded, his hands clasped behind his back as he glared out over the land of soul society. He'd called Ichigo here for an audience, requesting that he would only come. For the matter was one great concern.

"Heerosaki Achikawa was the younger of two. He and his twin brother, Takashito Achikawa were given the mission to seek and destroy the one who possessed the power of both reaper and hollow. Of the true Vizard. You, Ichigo Kurosaki."

Ichigo looked down, sweat appearing on his face as his palms became clammy. He could feel himself shaking. he'd almost lost Yoruichi the last time he fought against a being like that.

"Is this one stronger than the last?"

"Very." Shigekuni turned, his face showing the concern her felt. "I fear you need to know. We'll need to come up with a plan. In order to survive this time, we're going to need all of you on the front lines. My men have informed me that he would be on the move very soon. I suggest you get the Shihouin princess to safety. He'll be going after your heart, Ichigo."

Flash stepping like a bat out of hell, Ichigo hurried toward the one place he knew he'd get some good, reliable answers and information. Hatn' clogs Shoten. Bursting through the doors, Ichigo ran straight for the bakc rooms, quickly slinging the door open.

"Urahara!" The panic in his voice was obvious, but it was soon replaced by confusion as he saw his lady love standing near the window. "Yoruichi.."

"Ichigo..." The goddess wasted no time in flashing to him, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck.

"Are you alright? Are you hurt?" Ichigo asked, holding her too hin almost desparately. Urahara minded his own busniess, sipping tea like a good little boy.

"Yes, of course. Whats wrong Ichigo?" Anyone could see he was obviously paranoid and a little nerve shot. While he was curious as to why Yoruichi had been there, Ichigo pulled back, still holding her in his arms as he glared at Urahara.

"Achikawa had a twin." Ichigo began, earning Urahara's complete attention. Yoruichi went still in his arms, her heart stopping. "His name is Takashito, and Shigekuni told me he is alot stronger than his younger brother was. I don't think we have much time left. He was already heading for soul society when I left. It appears he can track me alot better than Heerosaki could."

"If this is true then we need to get to soul society immediately. Ichigo, we need to summon your father. Isshin's help is valuable at this point." The blonde stood, tapping his cane twice. Yoruichi stared up at Ichigo. The orange haired reaper looked down at her.

"If he is that much stronger, we'll need Byakuya and Kukaku with us as well." Ichigo nodded, pulling her to him more. Isshin came barreling through the door, complete with his shinigami wear. As if they had time to screw around, he wrapped his arms around his son and Yoruichi.

"OH! the joys of love!" He cried. A cane came crashing down on his head, and he let go, stepping out of the room with Urahara.

"I want you to sty out of this one, Yoruichi."

"You'll need me, Ichigo. I'm a vizard too, or have you forgotten."

"The last time you fought you were almost killed. No, I won't have that."

"I want to fight with you."

"Yoruichi.."

Sighing, Ichigo leaned down, placing his lips on hers. The sudden-ness of the gesture caught her off guard, but she quickly kissed him back. For a brief moment, the two felt as if they had no worries at all; as if everything was perfectly fine. But then reality struck as they began heading to soul society. They weren't even prepared for what they saw next.

"Look at this mess.." Isshin's voice was rather dull. Before them lay nothing but ruins of the seventh division. Theone beside it was always destroyed. "The only divisions that remained untouched are five, ten, and one."

"We should head for Kukaku's, she'll know whats going on." Yoruichi stated, narrowing her eyes at the termoil. The battle ahead was just around the corner.

A/N: Wow. I think I need to stop writing. This sucks.