Papers are tossed about everywhere on stage as I throw my hands in the air. "CONGRATULATIONS TO LOVEROFGIN!" I cry. "You're the first bidder to win her character of choice! Gin Ichimaru is now yours to do with as you please!" I usher Gin backstage to go meet loverofgin and swivel back to face the audience.

"Now that we've got that aside, I ask you to turn your attention back to these two." I gesture to Ichigo and Shirosaki. Ichigo is struggling about in vain and mumbling profanity under his breath, while Shirosaki just sits back and yawns, entertained by all the publicity his presence is getting.

Storygirl11: "I'll bid for Ichigo (I need someone to clean my room anyway). I'll give you...a magic penny! How's that for a good deal!" :)

Ichigo squawks, "THAT'S EVEN WORSE THAN KEVVY'S RATTY DOLLAR!" He pauses for a moment.

"How magical is it?" I roll my eyes heavenward and exhale heavily.

"The bids are on for Shirosaki," I announce, "with DeviantHollow23 as the runner up!"

DeviantHollow23: "An' here I thought I was gonna have to wait forever to have the chance to drag his hot albino ass outta there." *cackles*

Ichigo splutters in gibberish somewhere behind me. Shirosaki just looks mildly surprised that someone referred to him in the term "hot".

"A bid, huh? Damn! What more can I offer that hottie Hollow other than the world at his fingertips! HAHA! Cuz I can assure him he'll never be caged or hidden away." *grins*

"That's exactly what you can offer!" Shirosaki declared, grinning wickedly. "I think I like this girl!"

"An' no one's biddin' on Ichi? Seriously?

I look around. "We've got bids comin' in all the time. Aside from Storygirl11 and the magic penny, there's been nothing interesting."

"Well! I s'ppose I could bid on him too seein' as ya did say ya could bid on more than one item. Haha! He would make an interestin' lil' play mate for the Hollow."

"I'M NO ONE'S PLAY MATE, DAMMIT!" Ichigo shrieked, struggling harder in the chair.

"Would ya like that? Eh, Shiro?"

Shirosaki grinned and looked over at his counterpart. "Of course I'd like that. After all, what would the world be without my King?" He leaned closer to Ichigo, who squealed and tried to get away.

"Alright! So, let me take ya home Ichi an' I'll let ya go free an' I won't let the Author get her hands on ya again!" *hides her crossed fingers behind her back as she grins innocently*

I pretend I didn't see that and look over at Ichigo for confirmation. He's stopped wriggling about now and appears contemplative.

"I guess..." he said.

anime-kisses: "Okay, Ichi, I'm about to offer you a deal you can't refuse (well, you can, but you won't). I have made you a sound-proof impervious room with a combination lock only you know. You can come and go any time you want and you will be provided with whatever food you want (I have plenty). The inside design is the same exact as your room (including a window, but it's fake). There is no closet because I don't want you being paranoid that Rukia's in there. So Ichi boy, do you want to be adopted by me, who will give you solitude and peace, or by a crazed fangirl who will try and glomp you?

Ichigo looked truly drawn by this proposal.

Hotaru-Naichingeru: "I bid the world for Shirosaki. (Yes, that includes 6 billion+ people for him to torture/slash/kill." :)

"Tempting," Shirosaki murmured. "But who said I wanted world domination over a bunch of pathetic humans? There would be no point in it. You put me in the same room with ol' King here-" Shirosaki cocked his head to Ichigo, who suddenly looked queasy"-and I'll be more than happy. I have no intention of slaughtering weaklings."

maaka oro: "I bid a pet bear and a shiny nickle for Ichigo and Shirosaki each. I promise Ichigo a year without annoyance and Shirosaki a war."

"Hm." Shirosaki seemed faintly absorbed in his own thoughts.

"What is it with you people and your spare change?" Ichigo wailed. "I don't want a shiny nickle! I just want outta here!"

Mangareader125: "I'll offer my hard to come by Street Fighter llV complete series DVD set for Ichigo. (That way he could protect me from bullies and the horrors of living in a chaotic world, plus he would make a terrific friend!) Somebody else could have Shiro for the fact that he is a crazy dude who would most likely kill me than protect me."

"I can't take this anymore," Ichigo whimpers. "Anime-kisses, I want a window with scenery on that room of yours and you've got a deal!"

"But, Ichigo!" Rukia wailed from the audience. "I offered Chappy for you!" Her lip trembled pitifully.

"I DON'T WANT THE DAMN BUNNY!" Ichigo shrieked, twisting about wildly in his chair.

"I think I might stay a bit longer," Shirosaki said. "If nothing comes up then I'll go with this DeviantHollow23. I rather like her proposal."

"Aaaalright-y, then!" I declare. "If no one comes up with a better bid, then Anime-kisses, you will claim ownership of Ichigo! DeviantHollow23, you keep checking in and by next chapter you might get lucky."

To be continued...

The bids for Ichigo and Shirosaki appear to be coming to a close already. Anime-kisses, if you respond and no one else submits an offer that appeals over yours, you will get Ichigo. DeviantHollow23, you are still at the top of the list for Shirosaki, but maaka oro's offer is still in consideration simply because Shirosaki's playing hard to get right now. Everyone is still allowed to submit bids for Ichigo and Shirosaki, just do it before someone else gets them. Next chapter, JUSHIRO UKITAKE WILL BE ON DISPLAY (Along with Ichigo and Shirosaki)! For anyone who's absolutely bat-shit insane for Ukitake, submit your friggin' bids. Go crazy. See ya 'till then! Have fun reviewing!