OMG AN UPDATE! I'm so sorry this took so long to update! I had so much howework this last week it was stupid! So it is now 4 am and im finally done with this chapter! It's longer than most of the others so i hope it makes up for it XD Some of this was planned and some came to me on the spot so I hope you enjoy it XD I think it turned out really well!

And I still don't own bleach :(

Chapter 11: You're Not Serious

Ichigo and Rukia awoke the next morning happily lying in each others arms. They yawned and were amazed at their lack of hunger, only to remember that they had eaten a few times yesterday. Ichigo sat up with a giant yawn and glanced over at the clock, and if he would have been drinking something he would have spat it right out.

"HOLY SHIT! RUKIA GET UP WE'RE GONNA BE LATE!" Rukia shook her head and rolled over to look at the clock, and jumped about 4 feet in the air.

"HOLY SHIT!" They sprang out of bed and ran to the bathroom. They proceeded to beat each other as they brushed their teeth, and were running around the room throwing clothes and homework at each other. They grabbed their things and their lunch and ran out into the main room at the warehouse where all the other vizards were gathered.

"Hey Ichigo, you look in a hurry" Shinji yawned.

"Gonna be late for school!" he shouted as they ran outside.

Ichigo and Rukia ran inside the room as the bell was ringing. They were panting heavily and plopped down in their seats. They had shunpoed they entire way there, and since they hadn't been utilizing the technique of late, it had worn them out.

"I don't even wanna know" was all Soi Fon could sigh as she started her lesson.

The day went on pretty normal. The gang was wondering where Ichigo and Rukia had been yesterday and resolved to ask them during lunch. They did notice however that while Ichigo and Rukia were looking a little better, Soi Fon was getting worse. She would begin randomly shaking and sweating, and would need to take breaks from talking with large gulps of water. She kept grabbing her throat and clearing it. It was evident how thirsty she was, all the vampires were starting to react like this. Ichigo and Rukia were slightly better since they had eaten 3 times the day before, and they knew how wrong that was.

The lunch bell rang and most of the class left to go to their usual spots. However, Ichigo and the gang stayed behind to check on their teacher. She sat down with a sigh and began drinking her lunch. The color however was not coming back upon eating; it hadn't been for some time.

"Lord Fon this is insane. You have to make a motion to end this ration tonight; people are going to start dying. Vampires are gonna starve to death or worse, they're gonna begin attacking humans. They'll become hollows and feed of humans. The humans will die, the hollows will have to be slain, this is a horrible situation. We need to get proof that this ration is unnecessary. The vizards are still able to get blood, and none of the other countries are noticing a problem with their supplies, why just Japan and why just the members of the council?" Ichigo growled.

"I think something's fishy too Ichigo, but what can we do about it?" Soi Fon barked back. She slapped her hand onto her forehead and groaned. "Sorry, I'm losing it is all."

"That's exactly my point Lord Fon!"

"I think Ichigo's right sensei" Ulquiorra berated. Soi Fon looked up at him. She found it weird that they trusted the new kid so quick but didn't question it. "If your kind is suffering unjustly shouldn't you bring it up at least?" Ulquiorra wanted to be sure that she would do it so that he could report it to Aizen before the meeting. It would give Aizen time to prepare a good defense against her and belittle her at the meeting.

"I guess your right, I'll bring it up at the meeting tonight" Soi Fon sighed. Ulquiorra nodded and made a mental note to tell Aizen of her plan later. The gang had decided to eat in the room since they all wanted to know the same thing.

"So, what were you guys doing yesterday?" Tatsuki asked biting into her lunch.

"Isn't it obvious?" Keigo smiled. "Each other" he giggled for a moment before Ichigo's fist found its way to his face. Ichigo glared his fangs over at Keigo, who was now whimpering on the floor.

"You and Rukia do seem to be awfully chummy today" Mizuiro added at a safe distance.

"Shut UP!" they both shouted. Their faces were now a bright shade of red. Sure they were together, they had confessed their love for each other, and hell they had even slept in the same bed last night. However, they weren't sure if they wanted everyone knowing that they were together. What would they think? What would the council think? Ichigo was supposed to be protecting her, not kissing her in the moonlight.

"It's alright Ichigo" Soi Fon reassured. "I won't tell the council. I'm not sure they wouldn't punish you anyway but I know that's what you're thinking."

"How did you?"

"When two vampires fall in love their demonic aura's actually become similar to one another. Actually if you want an interesting tidbit, once the consummate the relationship, their aura's become almost indistinguishable from one another. The aura's combine and only those who are extremely close to them or those who are highly aware will be able to tell them apart. So keep this is mind Ichigo, I'll know exactly when you do it" she giggled evilly. The blush on Ichigo and Rukia's face was priceless. They're mouths hung open and they stuttered uncontrollably. This caused Soi Fon to burst out in laughter.

"I was kidding! That doesn't actually happen. However, the look on your face was more than enough to tell me that you two have shared a kiss or two." Ichigo and Rukia hid their heads from view as everyone else in the room (aside from Ulquiorra) began to laugh.

Hmmm, these humans are quite interesting. Well, actually they're not humans at all are they? Ichigo and Renji are vampires and Rukia is the princess. Uryu is a vampire hunter and Orihime is a succubus. Tatsuki Mizuiro and Keigo are humans and Chad is…I don't know what Chad is. His aura almost feels like…no it's impossible; they're extinct and from the rumors are vicious, which he isn't in the slightest. I wonder if, yes. I have an idea, yes that will work nicely, let's see what happens tonight. These humans interest me; I wish to continue my study. Let's see how long this continues. Ulquiorra exited his deep thought and quickly wished that he would have stayed in it a moment longer.

"So, kiss her!" Uryu snickered. Ichigo and Rukia looked at him bewildered.

"You want me to do what?" Ichigo asked, making sure he had heard right.

"Ya Ichigo, I wanna see how you handle the ladies" Soi Fon laughed. They all knew how innocent Ichigo was when it came to women, and did not expect him to do what he did next. He grabbed Rukia's head and delivered an exceptionally passionate kiss. She was initially shocked that he would do this in public, but quickly allowed herself to dissolve into the kiss. Ichigo popped open an eye to look at the witnesses. In his mind, the look on their faces was worth the month of teasing that was sure to follow. He pulled away and he and Rukia chuckled. Everyone's mouths hung agape.

"ICHIGO ALWAYS GET'S THE LADIES!" Keigo cried. They group laughed and finished eating. The rest of the day was very nice.

As Ichigo and Rukia returned to the warehouse they noticed two things. First, that nobody was there, and second, it smelled like tacos.

"I wonder where they all went?" Ichigo said aloud.

"We're down here!" they heard Shinji shout from the underground training room. They followed his voice and found all the vizards sitting around a blanket, with taco fixings all over it.

"What the?"

"TACO PARTY!" they all smiled. Ichigo and Rukia were initially confused, but eventually shrugged their shoulders and joined. I mean really? Who would pass on a taco party?

After they had all enjoyed their buffet of tacos the training began. Hiyori was gonna fight Ichigo so that he could lengthen the amount of time he could hold his mask.

"Alright Ichigo, so you probably wanna know how that mask works eh?" she asked. Ichigo nodded and she began. "Basically when you gained your mask, half of the face was covered in stripes. This means that you have complete control over half your hollow. As you learn to control its power, and he becomes more submissive, the number of stripes on your mask will continue to grow. Once the mask is completely covered you will lose the need for a mask entirely. You will then appear like this," she smiled as she formed a large mass of black demonic aura over her face and pulled it downwards. It then burst outwards and left her face, almost unchanged aside from the black sclera and yellow irises. "Once you completely master your inner hollow, you will no longer need the mask to hold him back. However, just as it is possible to gain stripes, it is possible to lose them. If you lose all your stripes, you will have lost all control, and we will have to kill you, so if you don't have any questions, let's begin."

"So wait how do I"

"NO QUESTIONS!" Hiyori snapped as she attacked Ichigo. He quickly materialized Zangetsu and wrapped him in his hand.

"Protect Them, Zangetsu!" A black burst of energy exploded from the snake and settled in the shape of a large cleaver. Rukia stood on the side lines in awe of the Zanpaktou.

"Truly a zanpaktou worthy of a pureblood, no Miss Kuchiki?" Shinji grinned. Rukia found herself speechless. It was the first time she had ever seen Ichigo and Zangetsu in battle. He was reckless, yet elegant. He was bold, yet calculating. He was intimidating, and mystifying.

It's true. A vampire's zanpaktou is based off the power, demonic energy and family history of a vampire. A zanpaktou is born with the vampire and they bond overtime. They eventually begin to communicate with each other and the vampire becomes capable of wielding the zanpaktou, gaining shikai, and the stronger vampires, bankai. I've heard rumors that both Ichigo and Renji have attained bankai. It doesn't seem plausible with either of them though. Renji is only a quarter vampire, how the hell would he possess the necessary power and energy to attain bankai? And Ichigo? He's only been a vampire for 3 years. How the hell would he achieve bankai in such a short time?

However, it is clear that Ichigo and Zangetsu possess great strength. Never have I seen a zanpaktou such as this. Ichigo and Zangetsu work in such perfect harmony together. Even as Ichigo's mask continues to break, Zangetsu doesn't falter, and instead stays strong, knowing that Ichigo will need him to fend off the impending attack. They work as though they've been training together for hundreds of years!"

"What is he?" she mumbled to herself.

"No you idiot, stay hollowfied longer!" Hiyori screamed as she slashed Ichigo again. He was panting and bleeding all over the place. He and Hiyori had been fighting for about 2 hours now. While they were both beaten up pretty badly, Hiyori was still hollowfied, and Ichigo hadn't managed to go longer than 11 seconds.

"Alright Hiyori, I think that's enough for today" Shinji sighed. Hiyori huffed and her eyes returned to normal. She looked over at Ichigo, who was still panting and watched Zangetsu dissolve. The snake sat tired on his shoulder as they walked over towards the main group.

"I think you…OOMPH!" Shinji shouted as he flew backwards, being sent flying by Hiyori's flip-flop. She growled and took the blood Rose had gotten for her. Ichigo laughed at Shinji's expense and found his way over to Rukia, who had a concerned smile on her face. She handed him some blood and they sat down on the rock, just enjoying each other's company.

"Now Ichigo, it is important that we keep up this training" Shinji lectured. "I won't feel comfortable letting you go home until you have gained at least one stripe on your mask. Once you begin gaining them it will get easier, and you'll have more control. However for now I would advise that you and Miss Kuchiki stay here." Ichigo looked at the vizard leader long and hard. He then shifted his gaze over to Rukia.

"What do you wanna do?" he asked with a serious tone in his voice. However, she knew that no matter how serious he sounded, her opinion mattered, and he would probably do as she wanted. She smiled and let out a small chuckle.

"We'll stay." Ichigo smiled in relief and nodded his head. He turned back towards Shinji. "Well, you heard her." Shinji laughed.

"Well then, more training tomorrow." He walked off towards the stairs as Kensei and Rose argued over whose turn it was to make dinner. Ichigo looked at his watch and decided that it was probably a good time to leave for the meeting. He took Rukia's small delicate hand in his, and led her outside.

"Ichigo, what do you think is gonna happen when Lord Fon makes her accusations about Lord Aizen?" Rukia asked as they made they're way towards the meeting place. Tonight's meeting was for Lords and Demi-Lords only, however Rukia being a demonic princess, was the exception.

"I don't know" he sighed honestly. As excited as he was at the prospect of the ration being over and that creepy Lord Aizen being accused of something, possibly even convicted of something, he was still concerned. He was mostly concerned about Lord Fon. Even before she was his teacher, she was always the first to help Ichigo after he became a vampire. She was as close to a mother to him as Ichigo would allow. He was afraid to get to close to her since he was afraid it would tarnish his memories and feelings about his mother, but he was still undeniably close to his teacher and friend. He would go to her for things before his friends often, and told her everything. They found it difficult to keep their relationship at that of teacher and student while at school. He found himself concerned over what would happen after she made her accusation. She could be punished or scorned for making an accusation without any evidence; she could be hunted by Aizen if she was right. He had a bad feeling in his gut, but he and Rukia had already decided to back her up, and they were trying to get there early enough to convince Byakuya and Lord Ukitake to do the same.

They arrived to the warehouse and sighed, knowing tonight was going to be very different than usual. Ichigo gently grabbed her hand and they forced each other a smile. However, they entered, and the smile instantly faded. The children who usually ran around the lobby had been sleeping lately. However, they looked ill. One girl in particular, Lord Aizen's niece Neliel looked awful. She laid on one of the numerous couches in the lobby. She was about 4 years old and had bright blue green hair. She had blue gray eyes that were normally sparkly and full of life. However, since the ration as the death of her mother Tu Oderschvank, she had appeared almost lifeless. Tu had been a beautiful woman, looking almost like an older version of Nel. The circumstances of Tu's death were sketchy at best. Lord Aizen had said it had been suicide. However, it was believed that she had been murdered. It is almost impossible to murder a vampire, which is why the investigation had never been taken further. However, some like Lord Ukitake, Lord Fon, and Lord Kuchiki didn't believe him. Tu was Aizen's sister and a fairly high ranking officer in the council before her death. Everyone knew and loved her. Even though Nel's father had taken off she had always seemed happy, which is why nobody bought suicide as the cause of death. Nel had gone to stay with her uncle after her mother's death, and the happy girl they knew slowly turned into a miserable one. As much as Ichigo hated Aizen, he held a special place in his heart for Nel, and hated seeing her sad. He wasn't sure why, maybe it had something to do with the fact that they both had lost their mother, but he did care for the little girl. Rukia went to turn the corner when she felt Ichigo tug her arm. She turned around and looked at him confused.

"What's wrong Ichigo?" she asked. He bobbed his head toward Nel and she instantly knew. "How can lord Aizen look as he does, and allow his own flesh and blood sit like that?"

Ichigo walked over to Nel, with Rukia right behind him. He knelled down next to the couch and ran his hand threw her hair. "Hey Nel what's up?" he smiled sweetly at the little girl, who tried to grin upon seeing him.

"Hi Itsygo" she smiled. "Nel's good, just tired" she yawned. Ichigo smiled at her sweetly. Rukia could only smile as well. She new Ichigo loved his sisters in this way, but it was still weird seeing big, mean, tough Ichigo acting this way.

"Hello, my names Rukia" Rukia smiled at her. Nel smiled back, but soon coughed.

"Sorry, Nel has a cold." Aizen grinned as he walked over to them. Ichigo and Rukia immediately scowled upon seeing him, and Ichigo rose to his feet. "She's quite pathetic honestly. This ration is having this hard of an effect on her already."

"She's just a child!" Ichigo shouted. He was fuming with anger at this point.

"Keep your thoughts to yourself Ichigo, it's very unbecoming of one to speak rude thoughts to elders, especially when your unaware of all the facts" Aizen smiled. Ichigo was growling lightly and turned to Nel. She smiled up at him, and he sighed.

"See you later Nel."

The 26 Lords and Demi-Lords were seated in the council room. Rukia had taken a seat next to Ichigo in the 13th clan's area.

"Alright everyone I would like to get to my first order of business" Head Lord Yamamoto started. "Miss Kuchiki and Demi-Lord Kurosaki, how have things been going?"

"Pretty well I'd say" Ichigo smiled slyly. Only Rukia and Soi Fon got it and had to hold back a small laugh. "Rukia took up residence in my house and my family took to her right away. She has been sleeping in, well, my closet." Byakuya glared at Ichigo after this statement and a few giggles could be heard around the room, including Rukia and Soi Fon. Ichigo wasn't going to dare tell them that he was training with the vizards and that he and Rukia were currently sharing a bed. "We have limited the use of our powers and no one has made any direct threats to her or came looking" Ichigo continued.

"Very well. Then the next"

"However," Ichigo interrupted. Yamamoto looked at him coldly, but allowed him to continue. "Me and Uryu were hunting hollows after the previous meeting, and were almost killed by something. Something much more powerful than a hollow." Murmurs were heard around the room. What could it possibly be?

"Would you care to explain further Demi-Lord Kurosaki?"

"It was an arrancar. And according to what Kisuke told us, an espada." The murmurs became frantic shouts. Some of those in the room had lived through the previous attack, or had lost loved ones.

"That's impossible Ichigo!" Lord Zaraki of the 11th clan shouted. "They were all killed off over 400 years ago! Kisuke's full of Bull Shit!" Kenpachi had every right to be angry. He was a small child when the arrancars had attacked 400 years ago. He witnessed his mother Yachiru die trying to protect him.

"No!" Soi Fon interrupted. The shouting stopped as everyone turned to her. "He's not lying. I have sensed the presence of arrancars in the area, and the injuries him and the vampire hunter sustained were far too great to be dealt by an average hollow. They have returned."

"Alright" Lord Yamamoto nodded. "We will investigate the arrancars and decided what our course of action shall be. Lord Hitsugaya!" he shouted.

"Yes sir" the short white haired Lord of the tenth clan responded. He was the youngest Lord in the history of the vampire council. He was 14 years old but possessed the maturity of someone over 500 years old.

"You will create an investigation force and investigate the arrancar's appearance in and around Karakura town!"

"Yes sir!"

"Next matter! Lord Fon! You had something you wanted to address?" he questioned. Ichigo, Rukia, and Renji looked up eagerly. Soi Fon rose and cleared her throat.

"Yes my lord. I, Lord Fon of the 2nd clan and leader of the Onmitsukido would like to make a formal accusation against a member of the 13 clans."

"Proceed."

"I would like to charge with the crimes of lying about the shortage of blood and creating a ration based on it to the Lord of the 5th clan, Lord Aizen." Aizen's cool look quickly dissipated and his eyes shot open. Why hadn't that idiot Ulquiorra told him Soi Fon was going to accuse him!

"What lies are you spreading now woman!" Tousen interjected, feeling that Aizen had been seriously shaken by the turn of events.

"The fact of the matter is that no other country on this earth is suffering a shortage of blood, and that even in Japan only those who are connected to the council are having a hard time gaining access to it. I happen to personally know that the vizards are based near here and are not having any trouble getting blood. I believe that since Aizen was the one in charge of getting the reports and was the one to notice the ration, that he is the person most plausibly behind it!"

"I second Lord Fon's accusation!" Ichigo shouted.

"As do I!" Rukia shouted. She knew her opinion would not mean much here, but still wanted to be heard.

"I move that we begin an investigation into Lord Aizen's accusations of a shortage!" Renji shouted as he stood.

"I second his motion" Lord Ukitake rose.

"I must also agree with my Demi-Lord" Byakuya declared, much to the surprise of everyone there.

"Silence!" Yamamoto shouted. "Without concrete evidence into your accusations, I am afraid that there will be no investigation in too Lord Aizen and his statistics. We will remain on the ration. However, Lord Komamura!"

"Yes sir!" the half vampire half wolf demon replied. Komamura's father had been a wolf demon. They were slightly different from werewolves in that they never took human form and were almost like spirits. Komamura was the first hybrid to ever gain access to the council.

"You will conduct an investigation in to the amount of blood we have access to."

"Yes sir!"

"Hmm. This meeting is dismissed!"

The vampires all began to file out of the room. Many whispering to each other about the day's events. Aizen walked out coolly and collected Nel. He walked outside. Not saying anything, not showing any emotion.

"YOU BASTARD ULQUIORRA!" Aizen shouted as he kicked Ulquiorra across the room. Ulquiorra groaned in pain as he slammed into the wall.

"I apologize my Lord, I really had no idea that she would do that!" he answered as he coughed up some blood.

"You're ignorance is no excuse!" Tousen roared as he sliced Ulquiorra over and over with his sword. Ulquiorra knew he would be unable to raise his sword to his masters, so he took their punishment. Nel watched on in horror as the only person in this god forsaken place who showed her any kindness was beaten to a bloody mess. There was a difference in Nel now though. She now had a skull on top of her head.

"Next time you better know these things!" Aizen shouted as he left the room. Tousen and Gin quickly followed, and Gin turned and giggled slightly at Ulquiorra. As soon as she was sure it was safe Nel ran over to Ulquiorra.

"Are you ok Ulku?" she gasped as she tried to lift him. He coughed up some more blood and tried to steady himself.

"I'm fine Neliel" he tried to smile. He stood and hoisted her up into his arms. "We must get out of here."

"But Ulku!"

"Do you really think its safe here Nel?" Nel shook her head and tears began to form in her eyes.

"Don't worry, I promise we'll find something better." Ulquiorra normally was void of all emotion at all. However around Nel he became a completely different person. He became protective of her. He was the closest thing to a father Nel had ever had. She held on to him as he made his way out of the 5th clan's manor, leaving a trail of blood behind him.

Ichigo sat in his room the vizards had given him with his head buried in his hands. They were so close to pinning Aizen, Ukitake and Kuchiki were even behind them! Now he was worried about what Aizen would do to Soi Fon. He was worried about Nel and her safety. And he was worried about his family.

"Damnit!" she shouted as he smashed his fist into the soft bed below him.

"Ichigo?" he heard. He looked up to see Rukia standing in front of him. She had just gotten out of the shower and her hair was still wet. She was wearing a chappy camisole and matching chappy shorts. She walked over to him and fell into a warm embrace.

"Stop worrying so much Ichigo, it's all gonna be ok" she whispered into his ear. She pulled back and kissed him. She started it slow, teasing him with her lips. She then decided to give in, and their tongues began to wrestle each other, maneuvering around each other's fangs. She pushed him down into the bed and he rolled her over so that he was on top, and moved his mouth from hers and began moving it slowly down her chin line. "He moved it slowly down to her neck and delivered a small nip. She delivered a small moan and realized what she wanted.

"Drink me Ichigo" she sighed. He looked up at her.

"Are you sure?" he asked concerned.

"We've been eating better the last few days" she smiled. "And besides, who said I wasn't gonna get a turn?" Ichigo's hesitant eyes quickly turned into those of confidence. His mouth began to droll as he moved his mouth over Rukia's neck. Neither of them had ever drunk from another person before. Drinking from another vampire was an act equivalent to sex, which neither of them had done either. He licked the area that he was preparing to bite, and quickly plunged his fangs into the soft tissue that was her neck. She screamed in ecstasy as his fangs dug deeper into her neck. She could feel her blood being sucked from her body, leaving feelings of strange pleasure all over, inside and out. Ichigo was feeling similar feelings as he felt Rukia's blood mingling with his own. Her blood was the sweetest thing he had ever tasted, and he wanted as much of it as he could get. He pressed his tongue into her neck and began to lick up what wasn't entering his mouth upon exiting her body. Her moans were now turning into screams of pleasure as she felt Ichigo's tongue taking in every last drop of her. She let out one last scream as Ichigo pulled his fangs out of her neck, and licked the wound free of blood. He delivered a kiss, and used a little kido to close the wound. It took them a moment to return to normal and Rukia could only smile at Ichigo.

"So?" she smiled, seeing that there was still blood running down his fangs.

"That was amazing" he replied. He never thought in a million years that blood that tasted that good existed.

"Good" she smiled as she sat up. She kissed him and licked up the blood that was one his fangs. "Cuz now it's my turn."

She flipped him onto the bottom and ran her fingers up his hard, well defined chest. He shuttered in joy as he felt Rukia's hot breath over his neck. She kissed the spot and licked it. However, she pierced his flesh slowly, the blood slowly pouring into her mouth, oozing out of his flesh. He wasn't sure whether to scream or gasp. It was pain and pleasure all rolled into one. Rukia slowly drained the blood from his neck, licking up every last drop. Ichigo never thought it would feel this good to have your life drained from you. Rukia had a small taste of his blood a few nights earlier, and was enjoying her sweet meal more than anything she had ever tasted. She withdrew her fangs and licked the wound, using a similar kido to close it. She then kissed Ichigo and rested on top of him.

"Thank you Ichigo" she smiled.

"I think I should be thanking you Rukia" he smiled back and kissed her. The tired couple rolled over a bit, and fell asleep in each other's arms.

It was 11:30 at night and Chad was walking home from band practice.

"I don't understand why practice has to be so late. Some of use shouldn't be out this late at night." Chad mumbled to himself. He turned the corner to his house when he heard a blood curdling scream come from the other street.

"You've got to be kidding me!" Chad sighed. He looked towards the sky and then towards the direction he heard the scream. He ran over there as fast he could and stopped as he took in the sight he saw before him. It was a hollow, and a horrible hollow at that. It had the appearance of a horse with two heads, and razor sharp fangs. Flames were shooting out of its mouth and hooves as it stopped when it saw Chad. It stood on its back feet and ran at him. Chad grabbed the coin his grandfather had given to him and shut his eyes. The coin began to glow.

Give Me Strength, Abuelo!

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