In The Past With Shadows (Currently Revising)

by BloodyGrim

Summary: Ichigo achieved the Final Getsuga Tenshou but it was too late. Aizen destroyed everything then went to face the spirit king himself. Ichigo defeats Aizen then is sent back into the past by the Spirit Kings Zanpakuto. Full Summery Inside. Pairings are unknown till I get futher into the story. There are hints of possible pairings. Bleach Time Travel Fic :)

2. Chapter 2-Joining the Academy

BloodyGrim: Hey humans of Earth. This is the second chapter of In The Past With Shadows. There is one thing I forgot to mention, Ichigo's spiritual pressure can't be sensed by anyone unless he brings it down, and no one can wound him unless he lets them. He became something that no shinigami can hurt unless they are part of the Zero squad. (Tell ya later, too lazy right now.) Well anyways we shall continue the story. Remember I am referring to Ichigo as Kuro now. In his inner world he is Ichigo. XD

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach but I do own my Oc's. 'Kokuei'

{Zangetsu & Meigetsu}Inner Hollow talking'thoughts'"Ichigo and Shiro Talking"

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Review: Kuro straps the swords on each side of his waist, in their sealed form. Meigetsu on the left, Kokuei on the right. 'I guess I should come up with a name to use and a background. Like what Rukongai District I come from and what my past is. I have a name, Kuro Hoshizaki. Any ideas for districts and my past?'

{Well, how about the northern district #80 Zaraki. It is very dangerous and can explain your fighting abilities and speed. And for your past you can say you lived there for 50 years then decided you had enough of it after your family and friends were murdered. I know it hits too close to home, but you can react to this at least. You have to have a past that you react emotionally to or they will suspect you are not who you say you are.}

He is right king. And you're gonna have to explain how you got a Zanpakuto too. Like, maybe you got it when you were living in Northern district #80.

'Shiro? Where were you? And nice idea by the way.'

I was around, and thanks king.

'Well, I guess I should visit a district that has sign-up sheets for the Soul Reaper Academy.'

Chapter 2-Joining the Academy

Kuro stands still, staring at a man with shinigami robes and a clipboard. A thought runs through his head. 'This is stupid. I can't believe the trouble of getting to this district. All because I needed a background.'

{It's better than Shiro's idea is it not, Ichigo? You could have been stuck in that district for 10 years.}

Hey that was uncalled for Tensa! I was just offering that he could gain the experience and kill some insane dudes.

Tensa and Kuro think together, {'Exactly.'}

-Flashback-

As Kuro walks, he talks to the spirits in his head. 'Do guys have any ideas on how to get information on northern district #80? I need some background on that district.'

Well… King you could stay in the district for a year or so killing the insane trash.

{Or you could use Kokuei's and my abilities. She can absorb the memories through blood and I can project them to you.}

{I agree with her Ichigo, that would be the simplest idea.}

'I guess it's off to the Zaraki district to absorb a poor soul's memory.'

Aww, king you're no fun. It's always the less bloody way with you.

'Shiro, don't start. If we went with your idea I would probably end up killing quite a few people. So, we're going with Meigetsu's idea.'

-Flashback End-

'Sigh, I can't believe I almost got dragged into killing almost twenty souls. This shinigami is such a pain in the butt. He won't look up unless I kick him or something will he?'

'I suggest stabbing him with my blade. He is weak in strength and soul.'

'Umm… no. And who may you be? Are you Kokuei by chance?'

There is a hint of amusement in the new spirits voice. 'Yes, I am Kokuei. I've been sleeping in the deepest part of your soul till now. You see when me and Meigetsu combine in form, it uses a lot of my strength to keep our form, when not given permission by our master. Since you were still knocked out it taxed me. So I slept in your soul to regain my energy.'

'Hmm… interesting. Well I think I will just do something to get the stupid unranked officers attention.'

Strangely, Kuro's inner world was quiet. That is until he hears the indignant yelp of Shiro as he wakes up to see two women Zanpakuto instead of one. Kuro chuckles at this then snatches the pen from the shinigami's hand. The shinigami looks confused at the missing pen, then looks up. He is surprised to see Kuro holding his pen. The shinigami has brown shaggy hair with green eyes. He blinks at me confused.

Kuro smirks at him, satisfied he got his attention. "You should pay attention when someone is here to sign up. I would like to sign up for the academy, and here's your pen back."

The shinigami blushes slightly in embarrassment. "Sorry sir, what is your name and district?"

Kuro answers politely, "My name is Kuro Hoshizaki. I come from the Northern Rukongai district #80 Zaraki."

The shinigami looks shocked, but then nods. He points to a big building that is clearly made out of sekki-sekki rock. "You may go in there and wait to be tested. Your tester will find you in a couple minutes."

Kuro nods then heads through the doors of the building and takes a seat. He waits for a couple minutes then hears a voice speak in a lazy drawl.

"Are you Kuro Hoshizaki?"

I look up to see a man with a pink kimono over a captain's haori with a bamboo hat. He has brown curly hair in a long ponytail with one bang in front of his face. And he has milky brown eyes with a lazy smirk on his face. His chin is covered in whiskers that go to his ears and thinly around his mouth.

Kuro looks at the man shocked slightly, but not showing it on his face. He stands up saying, "Yes, I am."

The man chuckles, holding out his hand to shake, "Now no need to be so stiff. I am the Captain of the 8th squad, Shunsui Kyoraku. I will be your tester Kuro-kun."

Kuro flinches slightly at the familiarity, but takes the captains hand firmly. Shunsui chuckles, patting Kuro on the back. Then he starts walking down the hall to a door with Kuro following silently.

Shunsui turns around and pushes the door slightly open. Facing Kuro he says lazily, "I will be testing you on Zanjutsu, Hoho, Hakuda, Kido, and your spiritual pressure. Though I wonder why I can't sense yours."

Kuro nods, walking into the room after Shunsui. As Kuro walks in he notices there is a rack of wooden swords and a couple wooden dummies for kido. He notices Shunsui stand on the opposite side of him with his bamboo hat tipped down with his fingers.

"First we will be testing you Zanjutsu. You may use a wooden sword or your Zanpakuto. If I may inquire, how did you get your Zanpakuto Kuro-kun?"

Kuro looks at Shunsui startled, then sighs. "I gained my Zanpakutos' when I was close to dying in the Northern Rukongai district #80 Zaraki. It's not something I like to talk about. I will gladly use my Zanpakutos' instead of wooden swords for this test, though."

Shunsui smirks at this but raises an eyebrow at the district and the plural sound of Zanpakuto. He unsheathes his Zanpakutos' getting into a lazy fighting stance. Kuro smirks and draws Meigetsu and Kokuei with an elegant flick of his hands. Meigetsu in his right hand, Kokuei in his left. He stares at Shunsui with determination and playfulness in his eyes.

Shunsui chuckles, "Shall we begin Kuro-kun?"

Kuro grins, nodding yes. Flash stepping behind Shunsui and swinging Kokuei down at his right side. Shunsui blocks with his right Zanpakuto. He looks surprised but amused.

"Oh… do we have a protégé here? You're a very interesting person Kuro-kun."

He says this in a lazy drawl with a hint of playfulness. Shunsui then swings his Zanpakuto so fast it nicks Kuro's cheek. Not without Kuro cutting Shunsui's arm though. Kuro dodges the next blade, flash stepping a couple feet away. The wound that Shunsui's Zanpakuto made has black reiatsu flowing out of it instead of blood. Shunsui looks interested at this. 'How could this boy already know how to heal himself with reiatsu? Who did he learn it from? Why is it black? This kid would be interesting to have in my squad.'

"Hey Kuro-kun, what is your Zanpakutos' names if I may ask?"

Kuro chuckles lightly at this. "The only way you will hear my Zanpakutos' names is if I release them. The only way I'll release them is if my opponent has a death sentence. But, since you're a captain I'll make an exception."

Kuro lifts up Meigetsu in her sealed form. "This one right here is Meigetsu. She can be quite deceptive when she wants to." He then lifts up Kokuei in his left hand. "Kokuei is bloodthirsty at times. When I find out her release form, I know it will not be pleasant for my enemy. Since I told you my Zanpakuto, may I know what yours is?"

Shunsui looks very interested in what Kuro said about his Zanpakuto. He chuckles, "You have very interesting Zanpakuto Kuro-kun. Since you told your Zanpakutos' names reluctantly, I will tell you mine. My Zanpakuto's name is Katen Kyōkotsu. Shall we continue Kuro-kun? Or would you prefer to move on to Hakuda since you prove adequate in Zanjutsu and Hoho."

Kuro says calmly, "A few more minutes of Zanjutsu will be fine."

Shunsui nods, smiling. Both Kuro and Shunsui dart off at each other at the same time. They are only blurs that only can be seen when they clash. On the last clash they are caught in a standstill. Though neither are fighting at even half their power. Kuro goes to Shunpo (flash step) away but his foot gets caught on Shunsui's leg. Kuro falls on his back with Shunsui falling on top of him. Luckily the swords didn't cut any of his limbs off.

Kuro groans, "Ugh, Shunsui-San can you please get off. You being sprawled all over me is crushing me."

Shunsui chuckles lightly, "Sorry Kuro-kun. I lost my balance when your foot caught my leg."

Shunsui gets up carefully, so as not to put any pressure on Kuro. Once Shunsui is crouching in front of Kuro, Kuro sits up. Kuro grabs Meigetsu and Kokuei and sheaths them. He then looks at Shunsui slightly embarrassed.

Kuro chuckles nervously, "Ha, ha, sorry, I didn't expect that to happen. I guess that's enough Zanjutsu for now right?"

Shunsui laughs, "Yes I believe we can move onto Hakuda now Kuro-Kun."

Shunsui stands up sheathing his Zanpakuto then offering Kuro his hand. Kuro takes it then looks at Shunsui expectantly.

Shunsui chuckles, "Sorry, sorry got a bit distracted. On to Hakuda, no? How about a game. If you can hit me five times before I hit you twice. You pass the Hakuda test with flying colors. Ready?"

Kuro smirks at this and crouches to have more agility. He nods at Shunsui to start. Shunsui smirks, then shunpos next to Kuro aiming a punch at his side. Kuro blocks the punch then punches Shunsui in the gut.

Shunsui winces, "Ouch, you got a hard punch Kuro-Kun."

Shunsui gives a kick to Kuro's side that he can't dodge. Kuro ignores the sting of the kick and kicks Shunsui in the back then delivers a quick punch to the shoulder. Making the score Kuro three, Shunsui one. Kuro makes a quick kick to Shunsui's leg then darts away. Shunsui looks surprised that Kuro delivered so many kicks and punches while he only made one.

He grins at the challenge, "You're pretty strong and fast Kuro-Kun. You got four hits on me while I only got one. I wonder how you got so strong."

Kuro only answers with a grin of his own. Then darts forward aiming a punch at Shunsui's gut. Seeing this, Shunsui gets ready to give a punch of his own to Kuro. They end up both punching each other in the gut at the same time.

Shunsui gives a bewildered sigh, "Whew, you passed three tests with flying colors. Now all you have to do now is Kido. I wonder if you're just as good or average."

Shunsui walks over to where the dummies are off to the side. He mutters a, "Hado #4 Byakurai." A pale bolt of lightning strikes the dummy in the center where its heart is supposed to be. Shunsui then mutters something else. "Bakudo #4 Hainawa." A yellow rope of energy comes from Shunsui's hand and wraps around the dummy. Then it disappears after Shunsui cuts the connection.

Shunsui then looks at Kuro grinning. "Now Kuro-Kun, see if you can do those two as I demonstrated."

Shunsui steps aside for Kuro to do the Hado and Bakudo. Kuro steps up and does the same as Shunsui did. (Author notes- Eh, I'm too lazy to write what happened.) Shunsui grins then claps Kuro on the back.

"Congrats Kuro-Kun, you are now an advanced student of the Seireitei Academy. A week from now you should show up at the Academy in the morning before noon. Everyone who made it will be getting their dorm rooms and schedules. See ya in a week Kuro-Kun."

As Shunsui was talking, he and Kuro walked to where they first met. Shunsui opens the door that Kuro came into the building through and waves. Kuro chuckles and waves back at Shunsui, walking through the door.

Once Kuro is outside with the door shut behind him. He takes a deep breath closing his eyes. Exhaling, he opens his eyes with a grin on his face. 'Shall we go meet some Espada that will join our cause before Aizen finds them?'

All of Kuro's spirits say yes with hints of anticipation in their voices.

Kuro's grin widens and he shunpos far away from the district and deep into a forest. He opens a gargantua to Hueco Mundo then walks through. Kuro appears on the other side with a quick Sonido. (The Hollow version of flash step.) He sighs in relaxation as spirit particles flow around him. Kuro is then enveloped in black, silver, and red reiatsu. Once it disappeared his form changed somewhat. His hair is longer now but still black and his eyes are black with red pupils. His clothes stayed the same, but now he has five red claw like tattoos on the left side of his face. Three above his eye, two below. On the right side of Kuro's face is the left jaw portion of his hollow mask. It covers the left side of his lower jaw and goes from his chin to ear. His teeth are now like a wolf's fangs and his nails are like claws. The only thing different about his clothes is that his hakama is white and the bandages are black. He also lost the combat boots leaving Kuro barefooted, and the gloves melded into his skin. (Author notes-This will be Ichigo's/Kuro's Arrancar form from now on. He will be in this form when in the presence of an allied Arrancar or when in Hueco Mundo.)

Whoa King, what's with the look?

Kuro snorts at Shiro's attempt at sounding innocent. 'I know that you and the other three had a hand in this. Though I believe this will help keep Aizen from recognizing me if he visits the academy.'

{It was also because we wanted to see what would happen if we made Shiro's DNA dominant, Ichigo.}

Kuro arches his right eyebrow at this. He chuckles in his thoughts. 'Whatever, let's just go find Starrk or Halibel. They'll be the easier ones to reason with.'

Kuro starts walking off into the desert following the most powerful reiatsu of a hollow. Hoping to find one of the two who gave him companionship in the short time he talked to them.

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BloodyGrim: So what do you think so far? Please read and review. Also please vote on these pairings. I would like to know what pairings you prefer.

Shunsui X Kuro (Ichigo)

Starrk X Kuro

Halibel X Kuro

Kisuke X Kuro

Lisa X Kuro

Mashiro X Kuro

Kaien Shiba X Kuro

Hiyori X Kuro

Shinji X Kuro

Or a Threesome of some kind.

Thank you please vote and read and review. The next chapter should be out sometime in March.