A Shattered Cross

by CoOkIe MoNsT4Z

Ichigo was the boy that didn't fit into this world. Once the world took everything from him, what could he possibly have left? Waking up in a new world, to a new life. What will he do? Everything he's told and give in or follow his own path and make his own choices. After losing everything what will it take to reforge his shattered cross. Quincy Ichigo/Harem! AU, with some OOC.

5. Memories

"Talking."

'Thoughts'

"Shiro Talking."

Kisuke and Yoruichi both opted to stand back and watch as Ichigo and Tatsuki reunited. Further away Yamamoto watched the two closely and thought, 'How would they possibly know this man?' Reducing the flames of his shikai slightly he started walking closer to them.

By now most of the Captains have already gotten up and were gathering themselves back together. None of them walked over with Yamamoto, they all just stayed back and watched.

As Yamamoto closed the distance between him and Ichigo, Kisuke stepped in. Standing in front of Ichigo and Tatsuki he said, "Yamamoto please just let me explain."

Stopping for a moment Yamamoto brought his sword forwards once again, "If you are asking me to pardon what he has just done I cannot do that. I cannot ignore this man and the threat that he is."

Looking past Kisuke, Yamamoto called out, "Ichigo Kurosaki, I can't let you go unpunished even if Kisuke, Yoruichi, and Tatsuki know who you are. It is obvious that it was in the past and you are obviously not the same person that they knew. I'll give you one chance to surrender now and not cause any more casualties."

Ichigo was still waiting for an answer from Tatsuki, which hasn't come. Letting his hand fall from her chin he slowly backed away and turned towards Yamamoto. Offering one more glance back Tatsuki still hasn't moved from the same spot and was staring towards the ground.

Letting out a small sigh he turned back to Yamamoto and noticed Kisuke and Yoruichi standing between them. Taking a breath Ichigo said, "Kisuke, Yoruichi please step aside."

The two looked at him in shock and saw the completely blank expression on his face. Stepping forwards Ichigo said, "I don't want to have to repeat myself. If you don't move then you will be caught in the crossfire."

They still just watched him and waited for him to do something. Kisuke looked around and noticed all the captain's eyes were on them. Looking back towards Ichigo, he started walking closer to him. He made it about ten feet away from Ichigo when the sound of a gunshot roared through the sky once again.

Only a few inches in front of Kisuke a large hole was created from one of Ichigo's bullets. Kisuke froze and stared at the large bullet hole in front of him. Getting his attention Ichigo yelled, "I said step aside Kisuke." His voice softened and said, "I won't fight you and Yoruichi so please just step aside." Lowing his gun Ichigo's gaze softened as he watched them waiting to make a move.

The only people that did anything were the captains that had been watching. The group of them slowly made their way up and stood next to Yamamoto, forming a partial circle.

Ichigo slowly let his gun fade away, turning away from everyone he started walking towards the cliff side. He walked past Tatsuki and offered a glance only to find her still looking at the same spot and her eyes haven't even shifted. Letting out a small sigh Ichigo continued walking past her.

Stopping at the edge of the cliff Ichigo pulled his hood back on. Calmly he said, "I've overstayed my visit as it." Turning around one final time Tatsuki was standing only a few inches from him. Looking him in the eyes she leaned forward and captured his lips in hers.

Pulling apart Ichigo asked, "Do you trust me?"

Offering him a small smile she said in a soft voice, "Of course."

Ichigo wrapped his arms around her and took the medallion from his pocket. Kisuke and Yoruichi watched and Kisuke asked, "What are you going to do Ichigo?"

Holding up the medallion he stated, "I'm going to make up for all the time I lost. I'm going to make a future that is worth living. We'll see each other again soon under very different circumstances than this. I just want you to know that I'm not going to let Yhwach rule the future."

The same burst of light from earlier came from the sky and surrounded the two of them. Holding onto Tatsuki she leaned into his shoulder as the two disappeared. The pillar of light only lasted another second before dissipating as well.

~ Line Break ~

Ichigo and Tatsuki appeared standing in the insignia that Ichigo used to originally transport. Ichigo stepped down from the platform and looked back to see what Tatsuki was doing. She was still standing there and looking around in wonder. While looking away she asked, "Where are we Ichigo?"

"Honestly, I don't even really know how to explain it. Just think of this place like the Seireitei for Quincy. Come on there's some people you need to meet." Seeming satisfied Tatsuki walked over and joined Ichigo who wrapped an arm around her and disappeared.

The two stopped in front of Candice's place and Tatsuki took a moment to steady herself. "Why did you have to go so fast?"

Looking at Ichigo with a questioning gaze he just said, "I don't know how people are going to feel about you being here. I'd rather not have everyone know that you're here just yet. The people that we are about to see are some of the only ones that I trust and honestly the only ones I know how to find."

"I guess that makes sense, so who are we seeing?"

Ichigo just shook his head, "I can't really explain them, it's better for you to just see them."

As the two walked up to the door Ichigo nocked and waited for an answer. The door flung upon and Candice was standing there, once she noticed Tatsuki she froze. She looked back and forth from her and Ichigo. From the hand that was on the door lightning started sparking out and she asked, "Who is she Ichigo and why is she here?"

Putting a hand on her shoulder the electricity stopped and Ichigo said, "It's a very old friend of mine and the only person from my past. It's a long story and honestly I don't know all the details. I just want us all to sit down and talk okay?"

While she was still upset Candice calmed down somewhat, "Okay, everyone else is supposed to be here soon anyway. You owe me big time though Ichigo. If we get caught with her here it's over, Yhwach would kill us. I don't know if he ever told you, but this breaks one of his biggest rules. We aren't allowed to have any kind of interactions with Shinigami besides killing them of course."

Tatsuki just watched the two talk with a questioning gaze and thought, 'Maybe I shouldn't have come with him. I just put him and all of his friends in danger.'

Breaking her out of thought, Candice invited them to come in. They took a seat and Ichigo explained what just happened to Candice while they waited for everyone else to arrive.

After about ten minutes there was a knock on the door and Ichigo got up and answered it. Opening it the rest of the girls stood shocked to see him. Giselle was the first to do anything, she jumped onto him and shouted, "You're finally back Ichigo."

The rest of the girls just walked past them and made their way inside. From the doorway Ichigo heard Bambietta ask in an angry tone, "Who are you?"

Candice stepped in and said, "It's someone from Ichigo's past that he meet while in Soul Society. He's going to explain he was just waiting until all of you got here."

Finally getting Giselle off Ichigo confirmed this. "Why don't we all just take a seat and I'll explain everything I can."

Candice, Tatsuki and Ichigo all sat together on the couch with Ichigo in the middle. Meninas and Giselle sat together across from them and Bambietta and Liltotto sat in chairs on either side.

All of them watched Ichigo and Tatsuki waiting for an answer. Sitting up Ichigo said, "Everyone this is Tasuki, she was my friend when I was younger before I came here. I don't really want to explain everything that happened, because it's a bit personal."

Tatsuki stopped him there and said, "I have an easier way to explain this." Standing up she pulled her sword from her sheath, "I can transform memories between people. It'll be easier than talking about it and more interesting."

Holding the sword forwards she pointed it towards the ground and calmly said, "Convey Fukurokuju."

Once she said this everyone's eyes started to be covered by a haze making them solid white. In several quick movements Tatsuki walked up and cut every body's left hand. Once she did she drug her sword along her palm and let the blood fall to the floor.

As blood from everyone touched the ground a faint red light started to shine. After a few seconds the light created a done around them and solidified to create a sphere that encased all of them.

Putting her sword back in her sheath she reached out and took Ichigo's hand in hers. Once they touched the memories rushed forwards.

Tatsuki looked at Candice's eyes and the haze changed into what you'd only describe as a movie. Looking at the other girls their eyes were doing the same. As Tatsuki looked from them to the top of the sphere they were in, the same thing was playing there. Holding onto Ichigo's hand tighter she said, "It worked."

Tatsuki watched as the memories played. They started off a little distorted and hard to identify but slowly became focused. She smiled once she saw the first of the real memories. It was Ichigo probably only a few years old sitting in his mother's lap. Tatsuki watched for a little longer before moving on, 'I need to find a memory with both of us.'

Closing her eyes she started jumping through the various memories until coming to one she remembered. Looking towards the top the new memory was coming into focus.

A young Ichigo walked down the stairs of his house to find and empty house. Glancing into the living room he stared at the TV for a few second before moving into the kitchen. There he found a plate of food, some eggs, bacon and toast. Looking once more over the room a small frown crept onto his face.

Tatsuki took one last look at the memory above and smiled, "This is it."

She walked over to Ichigo and placed a hand on his shoulder. Just above a whisper she said, "Ketik, Memori"

As she said this Ichigo's eyes flickered open. Looking at the others Tatsuki smiled, "Looks like everyone was able to pass through, that's good."

After his eyes adjusted Ichigo asked, "What do you mean we were able to pass through?"

Tatsuki just smiled, "We were able to pass through your mind, into your memories."

Ichigo just stared at her dumbstruck trying to find a question to ask her. Before he could Candice shouted, "What do you mean we're in Ichigo's memories!"

Tatsuki just pulled her blade from its sheath once more and said, "We are now in his memories. Not as a part of them we are more of a bystander. We cannot alter them in anyway and our presence isn't know. So we are simply here to view and watch, think of it like watching a movie."

Tapping the tip of her blade onto the sphere it shattered around them, revealing the house that Tatsuki had just been watching. Looking around she said, "Welcome to Ichigo's past."

Looking around Ichigo asked, "Why be in my memories?"

Tatsuki just smiled over at him and chuckled, "We are here because I want to know what happened to you. I want to know what your life was like."

Ichigo just ignored that and walked into the kitchen. He cracked a small smile when he heard someone come walking down the stairs. Everyone watched Ichigo's smile instantly go away when he looked at the women walking down the stairs. He watched her with a face full of regret and disappointment, but you could see the happiness that was underneath it.

The women walked down the stairs and wrapped her arms around Ichigo. "Guess who?"

"I know it's you mom." Turning him around she had a huge smile on her face and wrapped him back into a hug.

"Happy Birthday Ichigo."

The small moment of happiness that Ichigo showed was now completely gone. In a very quiet voice he asked, "Can we please go now Tatsuki."

Jumping onto Ichigo's back Giselle laid her head on his shoulder and asked, "What's wrong Ichigo?"

Giving one last glance towards his old self and his mother Ichigo started walking towards the door. "I just can't face her, she deserved so much more from a son than what I gave her."

Opening the door he walked out with Giselle. The rest of the girls just looked at Tatsuki for an answer. Turning towards them she said, "Ichigo's dad left him and his mother when he was young. The only family he had was his mother and she was everything to him. I can't explain what happened to make Ichigo feel the way he does. I can show you the memory, but only if Ichigo agrees."

"I'll go and talk with him," Saying that Candice walked out of the house and looked for Ichigo. He was leaning against the front of the house while Giselle was sitting down propped up against his legs. "Ichigo could I talk to you about something a bit personal."

Looking over he motioned for her to join him. Leaning up against the house next to him he put an arm around her shoulder. "It's about my mom isn't it?"

"How did you."

"I just figured. Anyway I don't know what to really say besides... She was everything to me, the only reason I cared about anything. She was the source of my happiness and she is gone because of me."

Looking up at Ichigo she said, "You can't blame yourself for what happened Ichigo."

From the ground Giselle assured, "She is right Ichigo, you can't blame yourself for what happened in the past."

Leaning his head against the wall let out a small sigh, "I guess you guys are right."

"Of course they are right you moron. Now pull yourself together and stop being so emotional."

'Shut up Shiro, you don't understand.'

"Like hell I don't understand. We've been together long enough for me to know what her death caused you. How it changed you more than anything that happened all those years ago. How you looked for anything you could hold onto and make you feel the same as she did. The truth is these girls make you feel that way and I know you've already noticed that. You just don't want to let them in any further because you're scared of losing them as well."

'I just.'

"No Ichigo, don't try and come up with something to cover this up. You need to believe in yourself to protect them. No one else can keep them safe but you Ichigo. The only way you'll be able to is if you let them in. They want to get closer with you, Candice probably the most. Just try your best at opening up more."

Opening his eyes Ichigo looked down at Candice who was looking up at him. 'She is so cute isn't she?'

Pulling her closer Ichigo gave her lips a soft kiss, which stunned her for a second before wrapping her hands around his neck. Breaking apart Ichigo rested his chin on the top of her head, "There's a memory I think I need to see."

After a few minutes Tatsuki, Meninas, Bambietta and Liltotto all walked out and joined them. Ichigo was still leaning against the wall with his arm around Candice who was leaning against his chest. Giselle was the only one that noticed them and looked over from her place on the ground. "Ichigo I guess they're finally ready."

They were surprised when they saw Ichigo looked over with a smile on his face, "Tatsuki could you bring us further into this memory?"

"Yeah I can Ichigo, how far do you want to go?"

"Could you take us to tonight, that's what I need to see."

Pulling her sword out she said, "Yeah I can do that." Tapping her sword on the ground a light erupted from it covering everything in sight. As it grew brighter it eventually went completely dark. As light started to slowly creep into his eyes Ichigo put his arm up to block it. "What's going on Tatsuki."

Looking over to where he remembered her standing he couldn't make her out, "Tatsuki?"

From behind him a scream echoed, turning around all Ichigo could make out was the silhouette of a person. "Tatsuki, Candice, anyone?"

Walking up closer he reached out and the black silhouette disappeared like a cloud of smoke. 'What on earth.'

Ichigo was shocked a little when someone put a hand on his shoulder. Turning around he calmed down once he noticed it was Bambietta looking up at him, "You okay Ichigo, you blanked out for a second their."

Waving it off he said, "Yeah I'm okay Bambietta." Looking around he realized they were standing on the side of a dark street. "I guess we are here after all, huh."

From behind him Tatsuki called out, "Yeah this is it Ichigo, are you sure you want to actually see this?"

"Yeah I do Tatsuki, I need to."

~ Line Break ~

The crash had happened just as fast as the first time for Ichigo. He watched as the ambulance was hit and the girls could see the sadness on his face once he heard the screech of the tires. Watching the back doors they flung open. Ichigo's normal blank and emotionless face was full of pain when he saw his mother's body fly out and smash into the ground followed by Tatsuki's younger self.

Bring a hand up to his mouth Ichigo muffled the quiet scream that was trying to escape. He winced every time he saw her body bounce off the pavement until coming to a stop. Everyone watched silently as Ichigo slowly walked over towards her and fell to his knees. Reaching down to touch her cheek his hand slipped right through, trying once more his hand simply went right threw her. "I'm sorry mom, there is so many things that I could have done to keep this from happening. I just wasn't strong enough to do them. I'm so sorry mom."

As the tears began to fall, the group of girls made their way closer to him. Candice was the first to kneel down beside him and she wrapped him in her arms. The others joined around her and silently supported him how they could.

Ichigo pulled his mom's cross from under his jacket and held hit right in his hands. "Thanks mom for everything."

"You okay Ichigo?"

'I think I'm going to be okay Shiro. I'm just wondering what to do next is all.'

"Well you don't have to make that decision by yourself anymore. You have six other people to consider in that thought. Well technically seven if you want to count my opinion."

'You know how high I hold your opinion Shiro. I think I just need to sit down for a bit and think.'

"Just know you got a lot of people here for ya. Also don't keep Candice hanging to long Ichigo. The way you've been acting with her you know what the next step is going to be."

'And I'm done listening to you.'

"You can say that but you can't block me out."

Putting a hand on Ichigo's shoulder Tatsuki asked, "Is that what you wanted to see?"

"Yeah I needed to see her one more time. We can go now Tatsuki."

Walking away from everyone Tatsuki brought her sword out once more. "Okay everyone come here and we can go."

Everyone joined Tatsuki except Ichigo and Candice who was still sitting down. Lightly holding onto Candice's cheek Ichigo pulled her into another kiss. "Thank you Candice, it means a lot."

Offering a big smile she said, "Your welcome Ichigo."

Helping her up they walked over and joined the others. Giselle looked at the two with big twinkly eyes and said, "Aww you two are together aren't you."

Candice just wrapped an arm around Ichigo's shoulder and said, "Yeah I guess we are."

Ichigo's face lit up red a little and he looked away while Candice just stared at the others with a look of confidence. Tatsuki just laughed, "Oh that's precious Ichigo, you're so embarrassed to be with a good looking girl."

"Anyway we should get going." Pushing the tip of her sword into the ground a red light engulfed them once again. It solidified around them and tapping the bottom with her sword once again it shattered. Opening their eyes they were back in Candice's quarters and the light around them disappeared.

"I'm glad I was able to finally know what happened to you Ichigo." Looking out the window she realized how dark it had gotten outside. "We should probably wait until tomorrow to go through my memories if you want to. Time runs a bit faster inside the memories than it does in real life."

Bambietta got up and walked up next to her, "Yeah it is actually pretty late. We should probably wait until tomorrow. You can stay with me at my quarters Tatsuki. It'll probably be better than staying with Giselle or Liltotto."

"Thanks, Bambietta." Accepting her offer the two made their way to the door along with Giselle, Meninas and Liltotto. Ichigo got up and said his goodbyes and walked with them outside.

Meninas and Liltotto both left after Ichigo said goodbye and Giselle reluctantly did after Ichigo gave her a quick kiss. Offering a small smile to Bambietta and Tatsuki he said, "I'll see you guys tomorrow."

Shocking Ichigo, Tatsuki went up to him and gave him a quick kiss. When she pulled away she whispered, "Don't have to much fun Ichigo."

Ichigo instantly went red and looked away from her and Tatsuki just laughed. "Oh man Ichigo you are so funny. I don't mind you being interested in so many girls. I also get you wanting to have your first time be with someone else. Just know that I'll be waiting for whenever you're ready because I've always loved you."

Hiding his blush he said, "Jeez Tatsuki, you don't have to say things like that."

Pulling him into a hug she just shook her head, "I can say whatever I want Ichigo. I'll see you tomorrow. Oh one more thing."

Talking into his ear she said, "If I hear that you do anything that she doesn't want or you hurt her just know you'll wish you hadn't."

She just smiled and walked back to Bambietta. They both waved and then were gone.

Ichigo just stood their with his eyes wide open. Watching as the two disappeared.

'What one earth just happened?'

"I'm not sure Ichigo, she's definitely changed a bit hasn't she. I'm surprised she said that."

'Yeah I know, she has changed but she is still so much the same.'

"Either way you have other things to think about right now."

'What do you mean?'

Sighing he said, "You can't be serious?"

'I am, what are you talking about?'

"You are so stupid, you and Tatsuki literally just talked about it. You doing the dead with Candice."

Ichigo instantly stiffened and a blush creeped onto his face 'Ugh, she was actually being serious with that.'

"Of course she was. You're staying with Candice tonight so it's implied pretty heavily."

"What! Who even said I was staying with her?'

"You really are something else Ichigo, hopeless. Just go and talk with Candice, you know as well as I do that she wants to do this. Even if it isn't tonight she wants to eventually, like she said earlier she wants to be your first."

'I don't know Shiro. How could I even talk with her about it, just thinking of it makes me go crazy.'

"That's the point. When you imagine doing something like this with someone and you feel embarrassed or that maybe they don't want to then you have some feelings for them. In your case even thinking about her body makes you embarrassed, but in a good way. In a way that shows you think about that topic, but you try and have modesty and not bring it up or attention to it."

"What on earth does that even mean?'

"It means you're modest, you don't want to take advantage of her. You see her as a person not just a sex tool. She actually holds a place in your heart, how much I can't say but I know she does. I also know she holds you somewhere in her heart, probably as much or maybe more so. Either way she trusts you and wants to do this with you instead of anyone else."

'I get what you're trying to say, but you are absolutely awful at it. I'll go and talk with her and see what she wants to do.'

"I'll leave you alone for a while, let me know what happens later."

'That isn't going to happen.'

"Whatever, I'll get it out of you eventually."

Shaking his head Ichigo pulled his hair from his face. 'Hope this goes okay.'

Knocking on the door it only took a moment for Candice to actually answer. She offered a smile and motioned for Ichigo to come in. Ichigo took a seat on the coach and Candice sat in one of the chairs. An awkward silence fell onto the room once they both sat down.

It lasted a full minute until Candice asked, "Would you like a drink or anything?"

"Sure, if you have some tea that would be nice. If not then a glass of water"

Standing up Candice quickly disappeared into the kitchen leaving Ichigo surprised with how fast she left. 'Did I say something wrong?'

Darting into the kitchen Candice caught her breath. 'Why am i so nervous? I've always been able to just talk and joke with him, but now I can't even talk to him.'

Taking another deep breath she went to the stove and put a kettle on. Grabbing two cups from the cupboard she put tea bags into them and waited for the kettle. Once it started whistling she turned the stove off and filled each of the cups. 'Hope he enjoys Chia'

Putting the kettle back on the stove she thought, 'What if he doesn't like hot tea? Would he still drink it just because I offered?'

Shaking her head she cleared those thoughts, 'What am I thinking, it doesn't matter. If he doesn't like it than maybe he'll be okay with a cup of water.'

Grabbing the cups she walked back out into the living room and put them onto the table. This time sitting at the opposite end of the coach as Ichigo she took a drink. She watched as Ichigo took a cup and took a drink as well, 'Hope he likes it.'

"It's really good Candice. Thanks."

A small blush crept onto her face and she said, "Your welcome Ichigo, it's nothing."

Leaning back Ichigo probbed his feet onto the table. 'This is pretty awkward isn't it Shiro.'

"Only because you're making it awkward you dumbass.'

'What? How am I making this awkward, the entire situation is awkward.'

"It wouldn't be if you just went for it already."

'Well you can go fuck yourself.'

"That's what you're going to have to do if you don't grow some balls Ichigo."

Ichigo clenched his fist and yelled at Shiro, 'Shut up.'

"Your really sad Ichigo. I almost feel sorry for you, honestly. Just go for it already."

'Yeah, not happening.'

Looking over at Candice she was fidgeting with her cup and looking from it to the floor. Letting out a small sigh Ichigo said, 'You okay Candice?"

Jumping up a little her tea went flying. It landed mostly on Ichigo but some of it landed onto her clothes as well.

Right away she shot up and said, "I'm sorry Ichigo, I'll go get something to clean it up with." Running into the kitchen she leaned her head against the wall and sighed, 'How could I be so careless?'

Back in the living room Ichigo had already got his cloak off and laid it on the table. 'Probably should have waited to ask her.'

"No it's probably better this way. She might have been nervous since you hadn't really said much and didn't know what to do. She was probably thinking of something when you asked, but I can't be sure."

'Again what you said makes no sense at all.'

"It doesn't need to make sense, as long as you understand what I'm trying to say that's all that matters."

"Yeah well you're lucky I know what you mean.'

Undoing his shirt Ichigo pulled it off and laid it onto the table along with his cloak. This was the same time Candice came walking back out with some towels. She froze once she saw Ichigo standing their and a blush crept onto her face. 'He's really hot isn't he.'

Turning to look at her Ichigo's face lit up a dark crimson and he stared at her like she was a ghost. He tried to say something, but he couldn't get his mouth to cooperate. So they both just stood there for a moment until Candice's blush slowly faded and switched to a look of sadness.

Walking up to him she put a hand on his chest, which trembled from the touch. Ichigo's outfit hid many things underneath it, his defined chest was one of them. The other was the hundreds of scars that littered his body. In a weak voice she asked, "How did all this happen Ichigo?"

When he didn't answer she looked over his chest and examined them. Not a single one looking the same as another, from small circular wounds looking to be from a bullet, rigged tears that looked like arrow puncture wounds and even long sword slices. While his body was covered in them some stood out from the others.

Looking at his arm she remembered the fight from eight years ago. The first time she saw him wearing that mask, the first time she saw the power he held. It was also the only time she saw Ichigo get hurt in a fight. She remembered the fight between him and Yhwach like it just happened.

The image of Ichigo's arm being so easily cut off and falling to the ground. The fear she felt when his dark Reiatsu weighed down onto her. Yet she also remembered the warmth that it held, how it surrounded her and sheltered her from everything.

Looking back at his chest she traced the long scar that ran from his left shoulder to his right hip. The second scar that Yhwach placed onto him in the short time. Ichigo's muscles tightened as her finger brushed over them and he watched her quietly.

Suddenly stopping Candice wrapped him into a tight hug. Ichigo stood there surprised until he felt the tears hit his back. Tucking her head into his neck she said, "Don't ever let me see you lose again. Don't make me worry about you like I did that day. I want to stay by your side, I want you to make me feel safe again. Please, just stay with me Ichigo."

Finally getting over the shock Ichigo pulled her close to him. Once his arms touched her a shock went up Canice's spin. 'This is what it felt like when I first felt that Reiatsu. This is what it feels like to be comforted and protected by him.'

Finally letting his grip on her loosen Candice looked up at him and quickly captured his lips in a kiss. Breaking away she started untying the bow that held her shirt together. Once she did it fell to the floor and Ichigo's face turned the brightest red it has every been. Grabbing his hand she put it on her stomach and traced it up until it cupped one of her breasts.

"I don't know exactly what it is that makes me feel the way I do about you, but I've never felt it towards anyone else in my life. I know that there isn't another man in the world that could ever make me feel this way either. I know that I couldn't be the only girl that you make feel this way, but I can be the first one that can make you feel the same. You're the only man I've ever wanted to do this with and the only one that plan on ever doing it with."

Giving him another kiss Candice started undoing his cloth belt. Letting it fall from around his waist the metal buckle and seele schneider rattled once they hit the ground. When Candice started working on the second belt Ichigo put a hand around her back and pulled her into another kiss. Finally undoing the buckle the belt fell to the ground.

Surprising Candice Ichigo reached down and undid the button on her shorts. She let out a small shriek. "Did I go to far Candice?"

Letting out a laugh she said, "No of course not, you just kind of surprised me with how forwards you were. I like it though Ichigo, keep it up it makes you look even sexier."

Gaining a small blush Ichigo let out a small sigh, "I never know if I can take you seriously or not."

Moving his hands back to her waist he started working her shorts off. Once they were around her knees Candice worked them down and kicked them off. Grabbing a hold of Ichigo's pants button she said, "Now it's my turn."

Undoing the button she started working the pants off and tossed them aside. She slid a hand down Ichigo's chest and his muscles twitched as her soft skin slide over them. Reaching his stomach she leaned in and softly kissed his chest which sent a shock up his spine. Seeing his reaction she continued and when she was done she asked in a seductive tone, "Do you want me to keep going?"

With no answer from Ichigo she was shocked when he reached out and held onto her waist. Slowly he slid his hands up her sides and her back. Then he softly cupped each of her breasts and a small moan escaped Candice's lips. After watching what Candice did, Ichigo leaned in and started softly kissing her breasts. Once he touched her nipple another moan escaped her lips and Ichigo slowly started running his tongue over it.

As he pulled away one last moan escaped her lips and she looked up at Ichigo with lusty eyes. Kneeling down Candice grabbed ahold of his boxers and slowly brought them down to his knees. Ichigo instantly turned red and looked off into space. He was instantly surprised when Candice wrapped a hand around his penis, for the first time Ichigo let out a soft moan of pleasure.

Hearing this Candice just smiled to herself, 'I knew he would like it.'

Continuing with what she started she started to run her hand down the length of it and back up. After a few times of doing this she put a finger on the tip of his penis and another moan of pleasure came from Ichigo. At this point he was still a little red but his eyes were full of excitement and pleasure.

"Have you been a bay boy Ichigo? You know I have to punish bad boys." To Ichigo's surprise she leaned in and ran her tongue over the head of his penis, causing Ichigo to lean into her even more.

Slipping the tip into her mouth Canice let her tongue explore every inch of it. Feeling satisfied with Ichigo's reaction she allowed more to slide into her mouth. Slowly bobbing her head back and forth, Candice kept going at a steady pace.

As she increased her pace Ichigo rested one hand on the top of her head and the other on her cheek. In one swift motion Ichigo pushed his hips forwards and Candice took in every inch of his penis. It slide down her throat and Ichigo rested it there for a moment before pulling it completely out. Candice coughed a few times and looked up at Ichigo, "Getting a bit frisky aren't we?"

Ichigo tried to offer an innocent smile while also trying to keep his blush from coming back. 'I can't believe I did that.'

Candice just smiled at him and got back up. Walking up to her Ichigo grabbed onto her butt, causing Candice to let out a small squeal of surprise. Picking her up Ichigo walked towards the bedroom, while softly kissing her neck. Once he reached the bed he laid her down and laid over her. Moving down her body her started giving kisses as he moved down. When he reached her breasts he paid equal attention to both which got a few moans out of Candice. From their he moved to her stomach and stopped just below her belly button.

Looking up at her she offered him a smile and he continued. Moving down he started softly kissing around her vagina. Each time resulting in a soft moan from her. Leaning in Ichigo started to give the top a kiss, which caused Candice to curl her toes and put her hands on the back of Ichigo's head.

Sliding down Ichigo started to softly kiss every part of her vagina. As he did this Candice started pushing his head harder against her with her hands. Finally breaking apart Candice took a second to catch her breath and smiled at Ichigo. Leaning forwards she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him down with her. Now he was laying on top of her while she pulled him into another kiss.

Pulling back Candice smirked at him, "I knew you were really a dominant man deep inside, holding me down and having your way with me."

She just laughed as Ichigo went red and backed away holding his hands up. While he tried to explain himself Candice moved to the edge of the bed. She reached out and grabbed a hold of his waist, sending some electricity into him he stiffened. "What was that for Candice?"

"I'm just playing with you Ichigo, I want to do this. I want to finally know that there is someone that will keep me safe if it comes down to it. You make me happy and I want to always be happy Ichigo. This is sort of a way to solidify that for me. I know that you don't just see me as a toy, but so many men have throughout my life. I don't want that anymore, I want you to look at me the way you always have. It makes me feel like someone actually cares and wants to be there, not just being there for their own gains."

Putting a hand on her cheek he moved her head to look up at him. "Candice I've always thought you were important and I've just recently realized how important you are to me. I want you to be with me forever and I'll do whatever it takes to make it happen. I won't lose anyone else I care about, I can't."

Sending another jolt of electricity through him Ichigo tensed once more. "That's for getting all emotional on me. It does mean a lot though, so I guess we're even."

Shaking his head Ichigo grabbed hold of her hands and pushed her back onto the bed. Leaning over her he froze for a moment when a soft moan escaped her lips. Candice looked up and almost laughed at him, "Are you just going to tease me with it?"

"Ah?"

Looking down Candice said, "You're just resting it there. Why do you enjoy teasing me so much?"

"What do you mean Candice?"

Letting out a small sigh she said, "Your dick it's resting right on me. Are you just going to sit there or are we going to do this?"

Ichigo face grew a bit red and he tried to mumble something once again to no avail. Having enough Candice put her hands on his hips and pushed them down a little. As she did Ichigo's penis slid inside her causing her to moan once again. "You even made me take the initiative."

Ichigo's blush slowly faded and he took a deep breath. 'Guess I was being a bit stupid hugh.'

Leaning down Ichigo kissed her cheek and asked, "Are you sure this is okay?"

"Of course Ichigo."

Hearing this Ichigo slowly pushed further into her until he was all the way inside her. Resting for a moment he slowly pulled out as another moan escaped her lips. Wrapping her arms around his back Ichigo started to pick up the pace. The faster he started going Candice started digging her nails into his back.

Kissing her neck Ichigo wrapped his arms around her back. Lifting her up she rested her head on his shoulder and caught her breath. "Keep going Ichigo, it feels so good."

Going a bit faster Ichigo laid her back down onto the bed and held onto her waist. Lifting her up by the hips he started pounding as hard as he could, getting several moans from Canice. Who also wrapped her legs around his waist and followed his movements.

"Candice I'm ganna."

"Cum Ichigo, I don't care. Whatever you do just don't stop!" Digging her hands back into his back she started pushing against his force.

Giving one last push Ichigo cam and thrusted a couple more times before falling down onto the bed. Leaning up against him Candice rested her head on his chest. "Oh, that was really nice Ichigo. I'm surprised you got so into it."

"Tell me about it, I didn't think I'd do half the stuff I did."

"Well thanks for doing it for me Ichigo." Leaning up she gave him a quick kiss, "I love you Ichigo."

"I love you to Candice."

Been awhile since the last update, that's because a lot of personal stuff has happened. A couple weeks ago a friend of mine passed away and I just didn't have much motivation to write for a couple of weeks. Other than that last week I had the ACT testing which I think is the SAT on the east coast. Basically it's the big test that colleges look at and it was pretty stressful. Now to wrap all of that up I've been sick the past three days and missed a lot of school. While I've had time to write I'm certain I have a ton of homework that I'm going to have to catch up on.

Anyway I hope that you guys enjoyed the chapter, sorry it's out so late and a little shorter than the others. The lemon scene wasn't originally going to happen, but the idea popped into my head and I thought it would fit. So next chapter I'll go more into Tatsuki's power and we'll see what Haschwalth is up to. See you guys in the next chapter and let me know what you think.