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Chapter 3: Dealing with feelings

"So...you're Ichigo's Inner Hollow." Kisuke said as he brought out two cups of tea. Shiro sat at a table across from Kisuke, a look of annoyance on his face.

"No matter how many damned times ya say it, it will always be true and obvious." He grumbled. "Yes, I am. Can we actually continue this?"

"Hmm...this really is odd, considering I was gone for awhile.* I heard about Ichigo's...trip, for lack of a better word."

"How about 'stupid, rush-in and ask questions later'?"

"Hmm, good enough. Anyways, how is it that you're no longer within Ichigo's soul?" Shiro sighed and shrugged. "You don't know?"

"We were hoping you'd have an idea or something...oh, and I have more ta add." Kisuke raised an eyebrow as Shiro gripped his cup a bit tighter. "There are these...voices. I can hear them inside Ichigo, through the link we share still. I know I'm still bound to him, but I was forced out, at least, I think I was. These voices...they make me...uhh..."

"Nervous?" Shiro faltered a bit before nodding slowly. "From what I hear, Ichigo absorbed one of Hell's monsters*. It may be Hell's Will, communicating with you."

"Serious? That's stupid."

"Just as stupid as you having human feelings?" Shiro's golden eyes widened and Kisuke waved his fan. "You're in a body now, and no longer in the enviroment you were...ah, 'born'. Things here may affect you. Most hollows only feel three, negative emotions; anger, hatred, and jelousy. But you just admmited to feeling nervous." Shiro shook his head and sippied the tea.

"So what? That's more neutral."

"But still an emotion a Hollow normally cannot even process, without a heart." Kisuke pointed out. Shiro huffed and placed his cup down. "Anyways, there may be a reason as to why you can hear those voices."

"And understand them. I can understand what they're saying, even though it isn't Japanese." He said, taking another sip of tea. "I'm certain of it."

"Most bestial Hollows, the ones more animal than human, have their own, seperate language. Even the strongest Espada can speak it. It's been specualted that the monsters in Hell can also speak this language. Perhaps the only reason you can and no one else is because of your Hollow nature." Shiro shrugged at the suggestion and sighed. "Also, your body...how it appeared at random interests me."

"Well, I woke up this morning very visable ta King's father." And very naked too, as he continued to point out... He added to himself. "So...maybe it just reacts to the ocasion?"

"That may be a very dumbed down version of it, yes." Kisuke said, hiding his face behind his fan. "I suggest trying to figure things out, but work with Ichigo, not against him."

"Tsk, what makes ya think he wants ta work with me?" Shiro scoffed. "He hates me, I hate him. It's that simple, really." Kisuke smirked and Shiro felt something twitch above his right eye. "What?"

"Be careful; your negative emotions may end up turning into more...positive ones." Kisuke said. "Since you're here now, that may very well be what happens."

"And how do ya know this, Hat 'n Clogs?" Shiro asked.

"I don't, but from what I just heard, it sounds like you want him to work with you for a change." Shiro stood up abruptly and glared at the shopkeeper.

"That is ridiculous. I am a Hollow; all I want is to devour him from the inside out. That's my instinct, and all I am."

"Yes, but not anymore." Shiro turned around and walked out as fast as he could. Kisuke smiled and closed his fan. I can already tell that this will be one odd ride...

Ichigo couldn't help but feel a bit nervous. He knew his Hollow was being watched, but he still couldn't shake the feeling that he was up to something. Ugh...this school day hasn't even started yet!

"Class, we have a new student today!" Ichigo rolled his eyes, thinking it was someone else from Soul Society to 'keep an eye on him'.

"Yo." Ichigo froze.

No...he did not do this! ! !

"The name's Hichigo Shirosaki. Now leave me the hell alone." Ichigo turned and glared at Shiro, who was standing at the front of the class with a smug grinn and he locked eyes with Ichigo. The teacher noticed this and sighed.

"Well then, you may sit next to Kurosaki in the back." She said. He nodded and plopped down in the chair, constantly staring at Ichigo.

I fucking hate you... Ichigo thought.

'Mm, I hate ya too.' Ichigo almost screamed as Shiro's voice entered his head. 'Oh, did that surprise ya? Ya forget we're still linked together right?'

'Shut up! Why the hell are you here? !'

'Hmph, no real reason. Figured that in order ta 'blend in', as ya put it earlier, may as well try this 'high school' thing out, neh?' He could see Shiro's smirk widen and he ran a hand through his orange hair in frustration.

'Fine, whatever. I can keep an eye on you at least.' He felt Shiro break away from his mind, and he just missed the rather dissapointed look in Shiro's golden eyes.

Is Kisuke right? The albino wondered as he tried to fight back against the odd dissapointment. Do I really want him to see me as a partner for a change? He gave it some thought and sighed. Maybe it'd be a change of pace, that's all...

When school ended, Shiro follwed Ichigo home. "So then King, what we gonna tell you crazy ass dad?"

"I told you to quit calling me that while you're here." Ichigo grumbled. Shiro chuckled but he ignored it. "I guess I'll think of something, so keep your mouth sh-" Suddenly, his badge went off and Shiro reached towards his back, and his soul form appeared. "What the hell are you doing?"

"Taking care of it. Go tell your dad something productive, ok?" Just as Shiro was about to leave, Ichigo stood next to him as a Soul Reaper. "What, not gonna trust me?"

"Of course not. Since when have you given me a reason to?" Ichigo said. Shiro flinched a bit and sighed.

These emotions suck... he thought. "Fine, whatever. Let's hurry then, m'kay?" They both leapt off in silence. As they approached the small park where the Hollow was, it looked their way with curiosity. It began to make some growling noises and Shiro sighed.

"What?"

"Low leveled intelligence. And it's annoying me already." Shiro sighed. He sighed and looked at it. "Let's get it over with." The Hollow roared and lunged at them both. They both Flash Stepped* away from it and watched it crash into the ground. "Tsk, what the hell?"

"Shiro, don't even try to aggrivate it."

"As if your face doesn't do that already?" Shiro laughed at the dark glare he received from his Soul Reaper counterpart.

"Fuck you and pay attention!" He shouted. The Hollow suddenly leapt out and lunged at Ichigo, and Ichigo just barely dodged it in time. "Goddamnit!" Shiro watched it as Ichigo cursed and it attacked again with another swing, but it missed.

Hmmm... "Hey, ya dumbass! Over here~!" Shiro taunted. The Hollow's head snapped sideways and attacked him, but he easily stepped out of the way. Figured...

"What are you doing? !" Ichigo snapped. Shiro covered his mouth and stared at him.

'It's eyesight is either really bad or it's completly blind. It's relying on it's hearing and possibly sense of smell as well.' Shiro told him in his mind as they watched the Hollow's head turn from side to side.

'So...what then?'

'Are you really that stupid King? Stay low and quiet, and we can kill it. It may be low leveled, but knowing you, you'll get hurt.' Shiro smirked as he felt Ichigo's frown. 'Ok, now quietly, ok?' Ichigo nodded and they both snuck up quietly behind the Hollow. Flash Step would have caused a ripple in the air, making enough noise to be detected.

'Ok, on three.' Ichigo said. He watched Shiro nod. 'Ok, one...two...th-' He was cut off as he stepped on a small stick and his eyes widened as the Hollow suddenly swung towards him. Almost just as quickly, Shiro moved and held out his Zangetsu, blocking the blow with his zanpakuto. The Hollow's large arms sent him flying and into a slide. Ichigo quickly turned around and swung at the Hollow as it was distracted and felt his zanpakuto slice through it's face. As it faded, he ran over to check on Shiro. Shiro slowly rose from the rubble and brushed himself off.

"Holy shit that sucked..." He grumbled. Ichigo just stared at him. "What?"

"Why did you do that?"

"Do what? Save your sorry ass?" Shiro asked. He hissed and looked down at his side and the large gash that was bleeding. "Damn...looks like my tolerence for pain isn't as good as I thought..." He looked at Ichigo once before collapsing, and to his surprise, Ichigo caught him immediatly.

"Why did you do it?" Ichigo asked again, lifting one of his Hollow's arms over his shoulder, he watched the wound heal some, but not as much as it should have due to Shiro's instant regeneration.

"Tsk, ya die, so do I. I thought it was obvious, eh?" Shiro chuckled. "That blow might've killed ya, since your guard was down. Not gonna take chances though." Shiro replied, holding his side with his free arm to stop as much bleeding as he could.

'Well...uhh...thanks." Shiro felt something twist in his stomach and he huffed.

"Don't get too used ta it, Ichigo." He sneered. But inside his mind was raging. What the hell's wrong with me? !

Shuren watched from his seat in Hell as Ichigo carried Shiro off. "Hmm...things have become quite interesting..." He whispered to himself. He glanced at Shiro and smiled. "So the beast has feelings after all huh? Now I understand his...reactions." He then looked at Ichigo, who had a puzzled look on his face as he glanced at his Hollow. "I think I know just how to make the beast scream some more, hmm?"

Chapter 3 end

Kisuke being gone- Ok, I never watched the omake episode, so I didn't know, but hey, sue me. lol

Flash Step- Oh, do not give me the whole 'Shiro's a Hollow and he used Sonido in the show when fighting Ulquiorra.' crap. Ok, here's my theory! Right now, he's got more Soul Reaper powers than Hollow. He isn't an Arrancar or anything like it, so he's using Flash Step. However, when he goes all mean nasty crazy(which in this fic, I promise he will.) He's more like an Arrancar and uses Sonido, ok? O.o

Hell's monsters- Those big guys that Ichigo swept away when they first got there, for those that have seen the movie. For those that haven't, they kinda look like giant Hollows. Very, very, very giant Hollows. They put Menos to shame! But anyways...ya get the idea, right?

Also, a fair warning; there will officially be spoilers, because I now realize that I can't complete my plot ideas without them. And yes, they will end up going to Hell more than once. XD So review pwease? O.o