D-F: Ooooh, Kyo fainted next to Ichigo. That's twice now that she's fainted around him. LOL.
Kon: Why did she faint?
D-F: I'm not telling!
Kon: Why?
D-F: It's a surprise! Anywho on to the story! And to find out more about our favourite little half arrancar!
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Bleach or it's characters. I DO own Kyo and all other OCs that do not appear in Bleach. Also thank you so very much to all who are reading this and to those who faved and reviewd! I continue because of you all! =3
Chapter 8
When Kyo opened her eyes she was in a strange place. The sky was blue with a few clouds here and there but what struck her as odd was the blue buildings, they were sideways! What the... her thoughts were interrupted by intensly strong spiritual pressure and the sounds of fighting. Turning her head she caught sight of Ichigo in his soul reaper uniform, he was batteling some being that looked like an albino dressed in a white version of the soul reaper's uniform. Looking harder Kyo gasped, she could feel from the spirit energy that this being was a hollow, but now she realized it was Ichigo's hollow self. The being that makes him a vizard.
That was when it finally sunk in as to where she was. Her eyes widened and she started running towards the battle calling out as she ran, "Ichigo! You need to wake up! Wake up now!" The two who were fighting stopped suddenly and turned to see the small arrancar running towards them. Both had confused looks on their faces, "What the hell is she doing here?" The hollow asked. Ichigo didn't get to answer, not that he wanted to answer his hollow, nor did he know the answer anyway. Kyo tripped up in her own feet and crashed head first into Ichigo, hitting him square in the chest. With an oomph they toppled to the ground landing hard.
Ichigo's eyes shot open and he took in a sharp breath. It took a moment for him to remember where he was. That's right, sleepover at Orihime's. A slight pressure on his shoulder caused him to look to his left and he saw Kyo, unconcious, gripping his shoulder. There was a pained look on her face and he slowly sat up so as not to disturb her. What just happened anyway, one moment I'm fighting my hollow, the next Kyo's tripping up and crashing into me. How did she get into my inner world anyway? Thoughts ran through his head as a small moan emitted beside him and the tiny arrancar slowly opened her eyes and sat up.
"Oi my head." Kyo groaned as she rubbed her forehead. For that just being a dream she sure had crashed into Ichigo hard. "Damn my being a klutz." Ichigo would have laughed if he'd known what had just happened. "Kyo," He started lightly trying not to wake the others, "What did you just do?" The violet eyed girl turned her gaze to stare into his deep brown eyes. Ichigo could see a glimmer of fear creep across her face. "I'm not mad at you, at least I don't think I should be. Should I?" He questioned, an unsure feeling creeping down his spine. If this was another power she had been keeping from them maybe there was a good reason and it was dangerous.
Kyo really didn't want to tell him, she hadn't planned on telling anyone. Not that it really would have mattered as she'd never been able to do that before. With a sigh she closed her eyes, "I'm sorry Ichigo, that shouldn't have happened." Ichigo had a very confused look on his face and he was staring at Kyo as if she'd grown an extra head. "The truth is technically I'm supposed to be a dream walker, my mother was and I inherited those powers as well. However they never developed properly." She paused to yawn, "I'll explaine it better tomorrow sometime okay? Let's just get some more sleep."
Without another word she layed back down facing away from the still confused teen. He just sat there staring at Kyo, there was no way he could get back to sleep tonight. Not with his hollow waiting for him and now his head was swimming with questions he was dying to ask. Like what the hell was a dream walker? Kyo could feel Ichigo staring at her, could tell he wasn't going to sleep anytime soon. With a sigh she sat up and turned to face the orange haired teen.
"I guess I should explaine more huh?" She gave him an apologetic look. "Well I should start with telling you what a dream walker is." Ichigo nodded thinking that would help. "A dream walker is someone who can walk in another's dreams, more specifically a person's dream plane." Another nod, though Ichigo wasn't exactly sure on what a dream plane was. "I guess you're wondering what a dream plane is right? The dream plane is a place where a person's dreams and nightmares are kept. The place we just were was your dream plane." Ichigo raised his eyebrows then his signature scowl returned, "No, that was my inner world."
Kyo smiled a little knowing he would argue slightly, "Yes it was your inner world, at least that's where you were at first. A person's inner world and dream plane look identical, it's just that the dream plane would look different depending on what dream you're having. Anyway when I realized you were having a nightmare... or whatever that was and touched your shoulder trying to wake you up, well I kind of dragged you and your hollow into the dream plane." Ichigo turned to look out the nearest window thoughtfully. "So we were in my dream plane? What's so bad about that?" He asked, remembering how Kyo thought he'd be mad at her.
"Yeah, about that. It's not just about being inside your mind; a dream walker creates a bond or link when they use their power on one person. It doesn't happen when the power is used on a group of people, just in a single person. Mom had a link with dad, she dream walked with him and was supposed to create a link with me as a new dream walker to train with me. But she didn't get the chance so my dream walker powers never developed properly, at least not till now." Ichigo shook his head not sure what to think so he asked the very first question that came to mind, "So we're linked now? And you can enter my head whenever you want?" Kyo shook her head, "Not your head, you're dream plane, and I can't enter whenever I want. I still have no control over that power."
Ichigo continued to stare at the girl curiously. He could see why she thought he'd be angry at her, after all she had appearantly created a bond between the two of them. "So we're linked in spirit like?" He questioned. Kyo nodded slowly, "You could say it like that, I've never really known how it works." Ichigo nodded again. Just then a question hit Kyo and she turned to the orange haired teen, "Ichigo, you said you defeated Aizen yet he's still out there?" The substitute soul reaper sighed heavily, "Aizen was defeated yes, and most of the Espada were killed. But Aizen's smart and he found a way to survive and regain most of his power, he was even able to bring back some of the more powerful Espada and other arrancars." Kyo's eyes widened, "He's that powerful?" The purple eyed girl felt a nervous twinge in her stomach at the thought of this traitorous soul reaper; what if he truly was after her?
Brown eyes locked with violet ones and Ichigo could see the fear and worry deep in those vibrant orbs. A sudden protective feeling he couldn't explaine washed over him and he knew that he would do anything to keep her safe, despite her being half arrancar. He was unable to explaine it but Ichigo felt like he could trust this girl, maybe it had something to do with what had just happened? "Don't worry, there's no way Aizen is going to get you." Ichigo reassured the girl who just smiled back at him.
Elsewhere~
"Aizen, you're right the girl is in Karakura town." A blue haired arrancar stated as he stood slightly slouched in front of the ex-soul reaper. Aizen looked slightly annoyed at the arrancar not addressing him properly. "As I knew she would be. And Grimmjow you are to address me as Lord Aizen." Grimmjow's eyebrow twitched but he didn't say anything. Another arrancar, one with deathly pale skin and raven black hair stepped foreward, "Lord Aizen, what is so important about this half-breed? She isn't very powerful." Aizen glanced at the fourth Espada, "That is where you're wrong Ulquiorra, this half-breed has a certain power that will be quite useful for what I have planned."
D-F: Woot! More learned about Kyo! I promise that's all the secrets she has, no more hidden powers. And now you all know why the fic is called dream walker lmao. Ooooh, Ichigo can't explaine his feelings... lol and what exactly does Aizen have planned? Yeah I know the explanation for Aizen's return and what not is kinda lame, but I had to come up with something. Anywho, again thanks to everyone who's reading and loving and reviewing this! You are all my inspiration! And I promise my Hellsing fic will be updated soon! =3