Previously…..Zangetsu flicked his wrist and his blade was repaired in an instant, smiling as he did so.
Zangetsu brought his blade up pointing it out straight to his right, as his left hand crossed his chest and touched his sword, black energy spiraled up and down the blade.
Ichigo's eyes widened, feeling the raw power radiating from his blade, it was tremendous, so much energy that it could cause an earthquake.
"Now." Tensa Zangetsu said softly.
" Rain through the night!" He roared, shifting his blazing black blade so that it was pointing upward. "Mugetsu!"
Tensa Zangetsu slashed down as everything became engulfed in darkness. Ichigo shook in fear from the awe inspiring power as a gigantic blade of black energy erupted from the ground, raging towards Ichigo.
Ichigo stepped back and brought his sword up to try and block it, more like protect himself, for the worst, he squeezed his eyes shut and gritted his teeth.
Oh SHIT!
Chapter 16: On My Way
Tensa Zangetsu smirked, "why block it Ichigo, theres nothing you can do to stop this attack!"
Ichigo raised his blade as the blast collided with his blade.
The force of the attack was pushing him back at ridiculous speeds as Tensa Zangetsu laughed.
Good… GOOD! Hes not as dumb as I thought!
Ichigo didn't open his eyes, he knew he was being forced back, he just turned his head away and waited for the inevitable, everything around him turned white when he tried to open his eyes…
Ichigo blasted his eyes wide open and screamed bloody murder.
He panted heavily from shock, his hands patting his body to see if he was still here. Ichigo looked down and saw Tensa Zangetsu sitting on his lap, while he sat on a rock.
"I'm…. Alive…. Rukia!" Ichigo yelled.
He got up and sprinted over to where the beds laid and found her looking up at the ceiling.
Ichigo slumped over with his hands on his knees, completely breathless.
Rukia sat up in confusion looking at the tired orange haired man she loved, "Ichigo whats wrong, what happened!" Rukia exclaimed.
Ichigo sat on his bed with Tensa Zangetsu in its sheath.
"I-I honestly don't know, I remember me and Zangetsu were fighting, and he used his ultimate technique against me and I came out of it screaming like a mad man." Ichigo explained.
"Is it so hard to believe your alive Ichigo?" Tensa Zangetsu spoke.
He appeared before Ichigo and Rukia holding a green apple.
"What the hell, you tried to kill me!" Ichigo retorted.
"hah, barely, obviously you didn't see what happened." Tensa Zangetsu said.
"Now." Tensa Zangetsu said softly.
" Rain through the night!" He roared, shifting his blazing black blade so that it was pointing upward. "Mugetsu!"
Tensa Zangetsu slashed down as everything became engulfed in darkness. Ichigo shook in fear from the awe inspiring power as a gigantic blade of black energy erupted from the ground, raging towards Ichigo.
Ichigo stepped back and brought his sword up to try and block it, more like protect himself, for the worst, he squeezed his eyes shut and gritted his teeth.
As the blast hit Ichigo's blade, it sent Ichigo hurling backwards, the black energy pushing forward like an unstoppable force. Ichigo's eyes remained closed the energy that was pushing back Ichigo, began to spiral around his blade, slowly being absorbed into the liquid black blade Ichigo held.
After some time, the last of the energy dissolved into the black blade, a bright white flash occurred that forced Ichigo out of his inner world and back to reality.
"that's what happened… any more questions?" Zangetsu said biting into the apple again.
Ichigo looked at Tensa Zangetsu and blinked, "Ummm I guess?"
The apple that Zangetsu was eating found its way to Ichigo's face, "Do you know what that means imbecile!" Zangetsu ridiculed.
"owww you ass, no I don't know!" Ichigo retorted as he rubbed his forehead.
Tensa Zangetsu crossed his arms, "the power your blade absorbed was the ability to use the technique, that's why you needed to compress all of your spirit energy to break my sword, you need to learn how to compress all of it in order to use the technique, its part of the technique, besides, you know I could never kill you right, since we are the same being, I am you Ichigo. Remember that!" Tensa Zangetsu explained as he disappeared.
"Yeah ill try to…" Ichigo said then looked over at Rukia sitting up. "I'm all set here Rukia, what about you… huh…. Rukia?"
Ichigo looked closer at her, Rukia looked at him with such un ease, almost like she was frightened of him.
"Rukia are you ok…" Ichigo moved closer to her and she felt more unease.
He could see it in her face, it was there, she tried to hide it, but it radiated from her.
Ichigo went and sat next to her, "Rukia… whats wrong….. did I do this."
Rukia was shaking, "who are you?"
Ichigo was shocked by the response, "who am I? How can you even ask that Rukia."
Rukia moved back a little, "I heard stories of what you became to defeat Aizen, I've never seen it in person till just now…. It feels so much different…."
"kinda like a hollows…" Ichigo blurted.
Rukia gulped and nodded somewhat.
"I figured as much, hold on ill be right back…" Ichigo said to Rukia as he closed his eyes and entered his inner world.
Ichigo walked up to Tensa Zangetsu and looked him straight in the eye.
"He's still alive isn't he?"
Tensa Zangetsu looked into his eyes, "unfortunately, I cant lie to you Ichigo, but he is….."
"I see…. Well one day me and him are gonna have a little chat…" Ichigo said as he began to leave his Inner world.
He opened his eyes again, "It's just as I thought, "He" is still alive inside…."
Rukia shifted her gaze down ward, " I see….."
Rukia had slight shock come over her but still had a worried face on her.
Ichigo held up his thumb and first two fingers under Rukia's chin, lifting her face so that they stared into each others eyes, Rukia felt lost in Ichigo's amber eyes, they smoldered with a warm fire that she rarely has ever seen in him, a fire that said I wont let anything bad happen.
Ichigo looked deep into Rukia's eyes, drowning in the pools violet, like purple gems adorning her beautiful face. Rukia's lower lip dropped slightly, quivering, as Ichigo leaned closer to Rukia, "I will fix this Rukia, I will make sure everything is ok…." Ichigo whispered as he leaned even closer to her, their lips merely an inch from each other, just then…..
"Hey you guys!" Urahara yelled.
The two moved away from each other nearly blushing as both Ichigo and Rukia scratched the back of their heads.
Way to go Kisuke to ruin a perfect moment….. Rukia thought.
"Oi Kisuke, were done here…" Ichigo sighed.
"oh? Done so soon? I'm impressed Ichigo, you must have trained hard." Urahara laughed. "I didn't mean to "Intrude" on your moment there guys but I just wanted to check if you wanted something to eat?"
"What moment? What are you talking about Kisuke?" Rukia said giggling.
"Hmmmm?" Urahara looked at them from underneath his trademark bucket hat.
Oh I get it, denial…. How cute….. Urahara thought.
Suddenly both Ichigo's and Rukia's stomachs began to growl.
"uhh Yeah I think something to eat would be nice right now….." Ichigo said. Rukia nodded along with it.
"Alrighty then, follow me, Your bodies are upstairs in the guest room." Urahara said from behind his fan.
"when did you get a guest room?" Ichigo asked.
"Renji used to stop by every once in a while, so we had a spare bedroom made for anyone coming from the soul society, nifty idea huh?" Urahara laughed.
"yeah well lets just get out of here and get some fresh air…. What do you think Rukia?"
Ichigo held out his hand to Rukia, whom gladly placed her hand in his as he wrapped his fingers around her hand softly as they walked out of the training grounds like that.
"hmmm It's such a nice sight to see those two like that…." Urahara noted as he proceeded upstairs.
Ichigo and Rukia got back into their bodies and proceeded over to the table where Ururu, Jinta, Mr. Tessai, Yoruichi and Urahara sat.
Ichigo and Rukia took seats next to each other and shared a great meal with old friends, laughing and sharing stories.
" After Renji lost the bet we had, My brother couldn't even look at him he said it was embarrassing." Rukia laughed finishing her story.
"Ichigo." Yoruichi looked at the orange haired boy, "are there any interesting stories you wanna share?"
All eyes were on Ichigo, he was half way bug eyed, he sighed and said, "No, unfortunately I don't have any that would interest you guys, trust me." Ichigo stammered.
"He is right you know." Urahara mentioned,
"Well we did take the championship for basketball this last year, I have the medal in my room but that's about it." Ichigo leaned back, stretching, "Oh speaking of which Rukia…. The game tonight?"
"The game? Oh Right the Big game, what did you guys call it here?" Rukia asked.
Ichigo cocked an eyebrow, "It's called the Homecoming game…"
"Right!" Rukia replied.
"Isnt there some sort of school wide dance that takes place afterwards?" Yoruichi asked.
"Ah yeah, that's on Saturday night." Ichigo answered.
"So, Ichigo who are you taking with you for a date" Yoruichi leaned over winking at him.
"Oh, I'm Bringing Rukia with me!" Ichigo exclaimed with a smile on his face, looking at his girlfriend.
Yoruichi looked at Kisuke Urahara in a little bit of shock.
"im impressed Ichigo, you actually had it in you to ask a girl on a date." Yoruichi complimented.
"Yeah who knew eh?" Ichigo laughed.
Rukia looked at Ichigo with curiousity, I agree Ichigo, they shouldn't know yet…..
"Well im glad for you Ichigo, enjoy yourself.." Yoruichi smiled at the both of them.
Yeah they are more than friends… You lucky dog Ichigo! Yoruichi thought.
They finished up their meal and said bye to everyone, as Ichigo and Rukia went outside to Ichigo's snowy white sports car.
Before they could get into the car, a Hell butterfly appeared and landed on Rukia's shoulder.
Oh great what does the Soul Society want that they have to send Rukia a message.
"Ah Ichigo, tomorrow the new captains inauguration has been moved to the academy, for Commander Yammamoto's quarters are being renovated starting tonight. And we are allowed to bring a guest." Rukia announced.
"Looks like I get to go to the Soul Society after all." Ichigo said.
"It's strange though, usually they only invite captains, lieutenants and a couple other ranking officers, but now we can bring a guest?" Rukia pondered.
"I bet they are counting on me coming back…." Ichigo stated.
"That's a maybe. We will find out tomorrow morning though." Rukia said to Ichigo.
"Ah yeah, It will be interesting tomorrow, seeing everyone again, but for fun ill fuck with them, Ill wear my hood up, that way they cant see who I am." Ichigo said smirking.
Rukia laughed as they drove off, "Oh Renji would have one hell of a time figuring you out."
"Speaking of which, How is that guy, I know he's going to become a captain and all, but I haven't heard anything about him…." Ichigo asked.
"If I told you he was pretty much the exact same way before you lost your powers, would you believe me?" Rukia said almost laughing. "but theres also something I need to te-"
"Oh I see" Ichigo laughed, "More or less, I can't wait to see everyone."
"Ah, yeah I bet your really anxious aren't you." Rukia giggled.
"Oh hell yeah! Ah here we are." Ichigo said as he pulled his American Icon car into his driveway. Finding two other cars in their drive way.
Ichigo and Rukia went inside the house and found Sado, Orihime, Uryu, and Grimmjow sitting in their living room. "Oi guys, How's it going, huh Grimmjow you're going too?" Ichigo asked.
"Not my fault, Orihime here practically dragged me along." Grimmjow rolled his eyes.
"Wow Grimmjow, Orihime is really getting the better of you isn't she…" Ichigo laughed.
"Shut the Fuck up….." Grimmjow swore under his breath.
"So everyone is here, lets get on the road before the good parking spots get taken." Ichigo turned to leave.
Everyone got up and proceeded to leave for their cars, Ichigo and Rukia stayed behind for a little while.
"Hey lets shower up before we head out, we still have that training smell…" Ichigo noted.
"Ah yeah, you stink Ichigo." Rukia coyed.
"What ever Midget!" Ichigo laughed as he went up stairs to the bathroom to shower up.
Ichigo went through his routene in the shower stepping out and wrapping the towel around his waist, he stepped out into his room to get dressed only to find Rukia sitting on his bed, looking at a photo he kept of them at the beach.
"You know, I'm not really one to keep stuff from the past but…" Ichigo said to get Rukia's attention.
Rukia looked up to see Ichigo leaning against his door, still in his towel arms crossed. He then walked up and sat next to Rukia.
"It was the only thing I had that would remind me of the world I left behind, and the friends, and you…." Ichigo said with a smirk on his face.
"That's so sweet Ichigo, I never knew you could even think of stuff like this…." Rukia said with a smile.
"Ah yeah, any way the shower is all yours, you know where the towels are..." Ichigo said.
Rukia got up and proceeded out of the room, "Yeah I know…."
After Rukia got into the bathroom and locked the door, Ichigo got dressed in a black Polo, blue jeans and a pair of classy black nike shoes.
Rukia looked down while she showered.
"Dammit I couldn't tell him how Renji felt about me…. He is gonna be pissed if he finds out im dating Ichigo over him…." Rukia sighed. "oh well, Renji will find out the hard way…"
Rukia finished up in the shower and got dressed in a red polo, and black plaid shorts, donning the sparkling necklace that Ichigo gave her. It was her symbol of their relationship, a symbol of their love for one another.
Rukia touched the pendant of the necklace, looking at herself in the mirror. She smiled, as she looked at herself.
"I'ts amazing what five days can do…." She said.
Rukia exited the bathroom, Ichigo met up with her as they headed out to their car, Rukia and Ichigo arrived at the game finding everyone there, with painted faces and what not, all except for Grimmjow, who wore a scowl for the fact he could be else where.
They sat in the front row watching the game closely, cheering as they played. Booed when a bad call was made.
The game dragged on, and their school won their game in a final shoot out. The whole crowd was in an uproar, as the home team celebrated the huge victory.
The whole group was walking back to their cars, sharing favorite parts of the game, everyone (besides Grimmjow) laughed and had a good time.
"Not gonna lie its turned out to be quite a good week so far." Uryu noted.
"Speak for yourself Uryu! My week has been amazing." Ichigo replied.
They continued to share stories until…
"ICHIGO!" two young feminine voices called.
Ichigo turned around to find Karin and Yuzu running up to their brother.
"Ah hey you two! Where's dad?" Ichigo looked up to find Isshin walking towards them wearing a black long sleeved shirt and blue jeans.
"Oi dad, what's up, did you enjoy the game?" Ichigo asked.
"Not too shabby id say, but it was fun to watch, hey girls, how about Ice cream?" Isshin asked.
"ALRIGHT!" the twins yelled.
The twins and Isshin rushed to his car and hopped inside as Isshin got in and drove the car off towards the nearest Ice cream shop.
Uryu and Chad got in Uryu's car, a sleek sporty Mercedes Benz, Orihime grabbed Grimmjow and they drove off in her compact car.
Ichigo and Rukia got into the Shelby mustang, the roar filling the parking lot of cars as they drove out.
Ichigo was having a good time, Rukia laughed as he started rocking out to the radio. But Rukia's phone started going nuts.
"Oh shit!" Rukia gasped.
"What! What is it Rukia!" Ichigo worried.
"Theres a hollow appearing in the vicinity of your father and twin sisters!" Rukia blurted.
"don't worry about it midget…." Ichigo sighed.
"What do you mean?" Rukia asked.
"My dad is with them, he can handle things…." Ichigo laughed.
"Wait what do you mean." Rukia asked confused.
"Well let me put it to you like this." Ichigo said, "I was actually born half Soul Reaper."
"So that means….." Rukia gasped.
"Yup." Ichigo nodded.
Karin, Yuzu and Isshin were sitting at a table in the middle of the Ice Cream shop, enjoying their cones.
Karin jolted a little looking outside, "Oh no not here…."
The ground shook a little as a large hollow appeared and walked towards the shop, sniffing the air.
"I sense two delicious souls here!" The hollow said.
Isshin was staring outside.
Shit….. Ichigo and Rukia are probably home by now… Im the only one around….
The hollow tore open the ceiling of the shop roaring at the occupants inside.
The workers screamed as the ceiling tore open and ran into the back, Karin and Yuzu looked up at the hollow in fear, Isshin kept his cool.
I don't have my soccer ball either, were so dead!
Yuzu started to cry, "I don't want to die! Some one DO SOMETHING!"
"Yuzu…" Isshin said calmly.
"huh?" Yuzu sniffled.
"No one is gonna die here." Isshin continued.
"what do you mean dad?" Yuzu asked in confusion.
"Girls what im about to do is strictly between us, got that!" Isshin said getting out of his chair.
Karin and Yuzu nodded as Isshin pulled out a soul candy dispenser.
"What the heck is that dad?" Karin questioned.
"Relax and watch Karin." Isshin chuckled as he popped a candy in his mouth.
Isshin separated from his body and was standing next to the girls in his soul reaper uniform, and his captain's haori slung over his shoulder.
"Oh… My….. God… DAD IS JUST LIKE ICHIGO!" Yuzu gaped.
Karin stared in awe, He is a soul reaper, that explains why Ichigo is one…. Does that mean I…
"WHAT! A Soul Reaper, how did I not smell you!" the hollow roared.
"Its simple actually, my body prevents anyone from detecting my reiatsu, there fore you walked into a death trap son…" Ishin laughed as he drew Engetsu out of its sheath and with in a blink of an eye, he slashed the hollow in half as it disintegrated into little pieces.
Yuzu and Karin shook in awe of what just happened.
"Karin Yuzu, lets get out of here ok…" Isshin said getting into his body, running astray after he got the candy out of him.
Karin and Yuzu just nodded, as they all got into the car and drove off.
Isshin and the girls got home to find Ichigo and Rukia sitting at the table.
"Dad what the hell happened…." Ichigo said bolting up from the table.
"A hollow showed up, probably looking for Karin and Yuzu, there was no way around it…" Isshin said, just as Karin kicked him in the back of the leg sending Isshin screaming in pain.
"WHEN WERE YOU GONNA TELL US YOU WERE A SOUL REAPER DAD!" Karin yelled.
"Oi Karin!" Ichigo exclaimed, "Isshin probably had a good reason as to why he didn't tell us, I didn't find out until that whole Aizen bull….. It was for the better."
"Oh to make us a normal family Ichigo, that never will happen, especially with you mr almighty soul reaper!" Karin yelled.
"HEY! I became one to protect our family! To protect the life we have and will have!" Ichigo revolted.
"TCH WHAT EVER!" Karin screamed as she stormed up the stairs to her room.
"Uh Ichigo, lemme go talk to her ok…." Isshin said with a reassuring tone.
"please do dad…" Ichigo sighed.
"What was that all about Ichigo?" Rukia asked.
"Karin is pissed because dad didn't tell her he was a Soul Reaper…." Ichigo said rolling his eyes.
"Ah yeah, your dad is a soul reaper, it all makes sense how you originally had high spirit energy." Rukia pondered.
"Not to mention he was a captain once as well…." Ichigo added.
"A captain! That adds more to everything…" Rukia said with slight shock.
Ichigo and Rukia said their good nights and went to bed,
"Midget, get out of my closet seriously!" Ichigo laughed.
"Why? theres no where else to sleep… wait Ichigo I'm not so sure about that." Rukia said shaking her head.
"Oh bullocks Rukia, not like we haven't slept together before, right?" Ichigo played.
Rukia rolled her eys and jumped into Ichigo's bed.
"Don't try anything funny, Strawberry…" Rukia whispered.
Ichigo wrapped an arm around her petite body smiling.
"Not a chance in hell Rukia.." Ichigo whispered as they fell asleep.
Morning came and the two bolted over to Urahara's shop in the Shelby, wasting no energy to get there so they can bolt trough the precipe world as fast as possible.
"Ok Urahara… Open the Senkaimon!" Rukia said aloud.
Kisuke and Mr. Tessai used their power to open the gate to the precipe world as Ichigo looked at Rukia, Rukia looking back at him.
"Lets Go!" Ichigo yelled in joy as they ran full sprint into the portal.