A/N I still don't own anything all copyrighted material belongs to the respective owners.

She was engulfed in blanket of warmth, when she started to stir. She could feel her head resting against something incredibly soft, it took her a few seconds to work out that it was Uzume's chest. Still sleepy she snuggled further into the embrace, only to feel some movement behind her. She easily picked up who it was, it seemed that she was sandwiched in between Ichigo and Uzume. She let a smile grace her face when he pulled her closer to himself. Flashes of the night before made a blush come to her face, before it fell when she thought about everything that happened before she lost her virginity. It only took a matter of seconds before another wave of love and affection washed through her, it seemed her bedmates were unconsciously trying to drive away any negative feelings inside of her.

She smiled in appreciation, even in their sleep they were trying to protect and comfort her. Feeling a presence in their room she quietly sat up.

"Hime it's not even sunrise yet go back to sleep." Ichigo yawned out, trying to pull her back down into the bed.

Feeling Uzume also stir, she knew they were both awake before she questioned. "Miya-san is that you?"

"Correct." She confirmed, a slight bite in her tone.

"Bloody hell Miya, what're you doing in here." Ichigo asked as he sat up stifling another yawn. He looked over at Uzume as she sat up also, looking just as confused as everyone else.

"It's time for your punishment Ichigo." She said matter-o-factly.

"Punishment?" Uzume inquired thoroughly lost at this point. She caught Orihime sneaking out of the bed, but paid it no mind.

"Oh, you didn't know?" Miya asked, seeing the slight panic in Orihime's eyes and the are-you-shitting-me look Ichigo was shooting her, she inwardly smirked before continuing. "These two violated my no elicit relations rule and they must be punished for it."

"They what!" Uzume screeched, instantly awake. Seeing Orihime trying to get to the door she called out. "Don't even think about running Hime!"

Bolting to her feet she began pursuit of the auburn haired girl as she made a beeline for the door. She would've caught her if she didn't run face first into a golden shield that her sister left blocking the door as she made her exit. She turned and started heading for the window before someone latched onto her wrist. Looking up at Ichigo in confusion when he pulled his shirt off, she cocked an eyebrow at him.

"If you're going to chase her all over town at least put a shirt on." He said with feigned exasperation.

Chuckling to herself and giving him a mock salute she grabbed the shirt before jumping out the window.

"Was that really necessary this early in the morning." He asked seeing the bokken in her hand he had a pretty good idea were the situation was going. Looking around he noticed that the bokken he usually used in their spares was nowhere in sight.

"Yes it was, before you ask I've hidden your bokken somewhere and it would be a good idea to find it before I crack your skull." She replied with a smile on her lips as she dove forward, barely missing his face with her swing as he arched back.

"What the fuck Miya! Are you insane?!"

"Language Ichigo." She replied as she made another slash at him. She bristled when he flipped her the bird and jumped out the window himself.

"This is going to be a fun day." She smiled as she began her pursuit.

"Where are you Inoue Orihime? Get your butt out here right now!" Uzume yelled stalking around the house and running in the front door.

A flash of auburn hair disappearing around the corner and a small squeak was all she needed to locate her sister. Taking off at top speed she careened around the corner only to hit that damnable shield again. Falling on her backside she reached up and rubbed her sore nose. She was stronger, more agile and the better fighter, but Orihime seemed to be far superior in being elusive.

"Knock it off Miya damn it!" He yelled as he received another blow across his shoulder blade, they weren't doing serious damage, but they definitely stung like hell. He knew she would follow him around the Inn, which he left behind him about four blocks ago, but it seemed like this was going to be a city wide Ichigo hunt.

Thankful for the early hour, he slipped into shunpo just as he rounded a corner into an alley. He wasn't surprised when he spotted her using her own high speed technique trying to keep up. It only took him a handful of minutes to lose her among the buildings and rooftops of the city.

The only problem now was that he was lost, lost and only in a pair of pajama pants. The only time he ventured around the capital was to find Orihime and during that time he paid little attention to landmarks or what general direction he was going in. Dodging another swipe from his pursuer, who obviously caught up when he was trying to get his bearings, he took off again.

Was he sorry for what happened? Not really. He was slightly sorry that it happened in the bathroom though, but being chased around by a psychotic alien wielding a bokken in the early hours of the morning was a bit much. Spotting a train station up ahead he shunpoed around it several times to make sure he shook his tail, hopefully he could find a map or at the very least a phone book to find the address for the Inn.

Kagari kept an amused eye on the orange haired teen as he entered the train station. He first spotted the man as he was fleeing from the Inn with Miya hot on his heels, curiosity piqued he had to follow them, sleep could wait. It was by sheer luck that he managed to spot him again after he gave the landlady the slip. It was even luckier for him that he was heading in the train station, there was an un-winged sekirei that happened to be in there and he wanted to make sure she was all right. Walking up a set of steps he waited and watched over the main floor of the station below. Tapping his fingers on the banister in front of him he smiled when he seen a girl holding a long object wrapped in a protective case, obviously some sort of weapon.

Shaking his head at her antics as she asked every passerby if they were her ashikabi, He wanted to groan the sekirei plan was supposed to be secret and most people were looking at her like she was mentally challenged. He had a bad feeling as a group of men approached her, something was off about them. Something in their postures, the sickeningly sweet way they were talking to her, but most of all it was their eyes that gave them away… hunger. Not hungry for food, but definitely hungry for the young woman in front of them.

Following them from a safe distance, he eased himself into a position that gave him a direct line to roast their asses if his suspicions were correct.

"I'll be your ashi...whatever." One man jeered as he looked the young girl over. His coal grey eyes burning with lust.

"Hell yeah, I'm your ashishabi too." Another chimed in, closing the distance between himself and the black haired woman.

"You're not my ashikabi." She stated as she was pushed back against a wall. She could've easily taken the men apart on her own, but she was always taught to not hurt humans.

"Sure I am." The same man stated tugging at her yukata exposing her ample bosom. "Holy shit fellas look at that she's stacked."

"I can't believe we're doing this." The third and last man stated. Running a hand through his greasy black hair he asked. "So who goes first?"

Hand engulfed with flames Kagari was ready to let loose a fireball at the bastards before a hand on his shoulder stopped him.

"Miya?"

"Just watch." She stated never breaking eye contact from the people below.

"But they're about to…" he started before being cut off.

"They won't be doing anything, you weren't the only one that noticed." She calmly replied nodding her head at the entrance of the alley, where a very agitated man with orange hair was watching.

He didn't know why he took interest in the girl, maybe it was the fact that he could feel her reiatsu and easily identified her as a sekirei. He kept glancing at her from his spot by the large map on the wall, ignoring the several stares he was receiving for his lack of clothing. When he finally found his bearing and a route back home he turned a final time in her direction, that's when he seen her being escorted into a dark alley by several men. He could have left, but something in his gut told him to make sure she was going to be okay.

*sigh* 'Of course, they had to be fucking degenerates.' He thought morosely as he did his best to tamp down on his rising temper. 'They haven't done anything yet that I know of, of course their bastards and deserve a death.' Cutting off his internal struggle he made his presence known.

"There you are." He said plastering on a fake smile.

"Why don't you be a good boy and run along!" One of them snarled, putting up a wall of false bravado. Getting a glance of the man's build and scars, he knew on an instinctual level that this man was not to be messed with.

"I could do that, but I would be a shitty friend to leave her in such a bad position. Three guys, one girl, a dark alley… just doesn't seem right to me." He stated dismissively continuing his path forward. He looked passed the man to the girl who was staring up at him with big brown eyes, noticing that her yukata was torn open he growled lowly in his throat.

"Just stop right there! Look around junior you're outnumbered and not even wearing shoes. Last chance to leave before we knock that stupid scowl off your stupid orange head." The second man stated letting a short length of pipe slide down from inside his sleeve.

"Like I said before that's not going to happen anytime soon. I would really like to get passed this situation without a fight so just leave." He replied his voice taking on a menacing edge. To his surprise one of them actually did calling to his friends as he passed the teen.

"It's not worth it, plus something tells me this kid has no problem getting blood on his hands." He stated running a hand through his hair as he stared down the half-dressed stranger. There was something cold behind those brown eyes and he sure as hell didn't want to see it. Throwing one last look at his friends as he rounded the corner, getting about fifteen feet from the alley his intuition proved correct. He heard a few howls of pain and a couple sickening thuds. Turning on his heel he started back only for the limp bodies of his friends came soaring from the shadows.

Taking a peek around the corner he seen the teen take a threatening step in his direction. Throwing up his hands in surrender he stated.

"Like I said, it's not worth it just making sure they're not dead is all." Kneeling down he checked their pulses, they would live, but an ambulance was in order.

Turning his back on the man he checked over the girl still sitting on the ground. Reaching forward he pulled her yukata closed, before offering his hand to pull her to her feet. Once she was standing he got a good look at her, she had long black hair secured with a bow, big brown eyes. She was wearing a white yukata with a red bow around her waist. He had to admit she was beautiful.

"Are you okay." He asked in a concerned voice.

"I'm fine, why do you ask?" she asked tilting her head to the side in confusion.

Scrubbing a hand over his face he mumbled, "You've got to be shitting me."

"Those men were about to rape you, you know that right?" he stated a bit louder.

"They were?" She asked a bit horrified at the prospect.

"Yes they were." He stated pinching the bridge of his nose, this girl obviously had no clue about human nature or situational awareness. "Why would you let them put you in that situation?"

"He said he was an ashikabi and I have been looking for one for days now." She answered looking away a bit in shame, she knew he wasn't her destined one, but she was desperately seeking one so she could join the battle. Feeling him gently grip her wrist she looked back to him.

"Why are you looking so hard? A lifetime bond is not something you want to rush into." He stated in soft voice. "When you meet your ashikabi you'll know."

Taking in her stunned silence he decided to make his exit, looking over his shoulder he smiled and called out, "Be careful and you'll feel it in your heart when the time is right."

She stood in silence as she watched him walk away, the way he tenderly gripped her wrist and his gentle voice made her heart thunder in her chest. More importantly he knew about sekirei and ashikabi.

"It's him." She whispered out loud as she ran to catch up with him only to find nothing but air. A voice from behind startled her.

"He's right you know." Kagari stated. He truly wanted to set the men on fire earlier, but seeing a different side of Kurosaki was worth setting aside his own justice. He could see it now, Uzume had fallen for him so hard and now he knew why.

"Homura-san?"

"Hello Kaho-chan, like he said when the time is right you'll know who your ashikabi is." He stated firing up a smoke.

"It was him Homura-san. The man that helped me out it was him, he's my ashikabi!" she declared with conviction in her voice.

"Really now? Well I guess you should get looking for him then instead of standing around in this train station. I'll give ya a clue he stays in the north side of the city." He chuckled to himself as he walked away. Looking up to where Miya was he outright laughed when she was gone, obviously restarting her hunt of Ichigo. He had to get home to watch the fireworks he just hoped he wasn't sleeping when it all started.

She rode her shield up to the roof in an effort to hide from her very pissed off sister. A movement in peripheral vision made her turn her head as a length of white silk was snaking its way towards her. Leaping of the roof she screamed in horror when Uzume was standing where she was going to land, she was a prisoner before she hit the ground.

She was completely wrapped from her shoulders to toes as Uzume dragged her away, when they reached a big tree in the yard she was stood up as some of the wrappings fell away before tying her hands behind her back and binding her to the tree.

"Uzume-Chan I can explain." She pleaded. She enjoyed everything that happened with Ichigo, but she didn't even stop to consider if they would hurt Uzume through their actions.

"Uh-huh I'm sure you can." She replied in a stern voice folding her arms under her ample breasts as she tapped her foot impatiently.

"I didn't mean to!" the bound girl exclaimed. Seeing the brunette arch an eyebrow in disbelief she amended. "Well I meant too, but I wasn't planning on it, it just happened I swear."

"We had a deal Hime." She bit back. She was only teasing her, making her squirm a bit before she let her go.

"I-I know b-but it happened and you were sleeping and I couldn't stop myself and and…" she rambled on before he ribs were assaulted by her sister's fingertips, causing uncontrolled laughter to erupt from her throat.

"Hahah… U-Uzume-chan… s-stop…hahaha… I… can't breathe…hhahahaha." She struggled against her bindings, but they wouldn't budge. She didn't know how long it lasted before she was let go and she slumped to the ground still giggling and gasping for air.

"You didn't do anything wrong Hime." She said as she kneeled down next to her. "The tickle torture was because you hit me with your shield…twice."

"Eheheh, sorry Uzume-chan." She apologized looking up at the other girl from the ground. Instant relief washed over her, she had to ask.

"Why aren't you mad?"

"Remember when I told you I would take anything Ichigo gave me with a smile?" Seeing her nod she continued. "I expected you to do the same, plus we have a lot of time for the three of us to have our fun."

A small blush came to the young healers face at the last bit. While she was strictly into guys, she could admit she had fun the last time the three of them had 'fun'.

"I love you Uzume–chan." She stated as she smiled at her.

"I love you too Hime." She replied pulling the girl to her feet and into a hug. "But if you hit me with your shield again I'm going to hurt you."

Feeling the girl laugh softly she pulled back.

"Are you okay, you know after what happened in the battle?" She asked feeling her stiffen slightly she had her answer.

"I don't know yet, it felt right fighting for Ichigo's sake, but at the same time I feel like I did something horrible." She confessed.

"I suppose it would be normal for you to feel that way, you were raised as a human and not a sekirei after all. We live to fight and protect our ashikabi, it's our nature. If we have to cut down others for that cause we do without hesitation." Seeing the younger girl looking at her she continued. "But there is a way to defeat another sekirei without killing them."

"W-What? How?" She questioned with her eyes widening slightly.

Before she knew it she was spun around and her shirt was torn. She started to panic when her limbs froze and wouldn't respond to her requests.

"You can struggle if you want, but it's useless. My tama is forcing yours into submission, if I were to recite my pledge right now you would fall into a coma. Using this technique even the weakest sekirei could defeat the strongest." She informed.

"Why wouldn't you show me this before? I could've ended the fight last night without killing her!" Orihime cried.

"True, but you would've went into that fight looking for only one way to win also. I'm truly sorry, I needed to know you would do whatever it takes to protect Ichigo." She replied not letting go of the younger girl.

"Let me go Uzume-chan!" She cried. She was starting to panic.

"Do you promise to do whatever it takes no matter what?" She asked quietly. Her heart was breaking to do this to the younger girl, but she had to. Indecision on the battlefield would get her killed, if she had to shut her down until the plan was over she would to make sure she stayed alive.

"Yes." She mumbled through tears.

"Say it Hime."

"I promise to do whatever it takes." She said a bit louder. She felt Uzume back away and the function of her limbs returning. Without thought she spun on the other girl.

*SLAP*

She reached back to do it again but her arms were pinned to her sides.

"Stop Hime,"

"Why would you do that to me?" She sniffled as she let her head rest against the crook of Uzume's neck. Feeling Uzume rub her back soothingly she brought her arms up embracing the other woman.

"Because the thought of you dying terrifies me. Promise me to only use that if you have the opening, I can't lose you, Ichigo can't lose you."

It was a hard truth, she knew she had to fight with everything she had. Hearing Uzume's confession steeled her determination, she would fight not only for them, but their future together as well.

"I promise."

He was beyond livid at this point. The purple haired menace had picked up his trail shortly after he left the station. Thankfully he was still on route home, seeing the Inn in the distance he doubled his efforts. Not only had he been running all over the city for hours, but he had been doing so half naked as well. He could deal with Miya latter right now he wanted to get dressed, climbing in through his window he paused when something caught his eye. His eye started to twitch in annoyance when sticking out innocently from beneath his mattress was the handle of his bokken.

"She hide it under the bed, why that sneaky… no good…" His rant was cut off when the bedroom door was flung open, standing there was the cause for his foul mood. Seeing her giving him a teasing smile and point her bokken at him, he lunged and rolled grabbing the wooden sword. Using his momentum he threw an upward slash missing her face by millimeters, making her eyes go wide before she turned on her heel and bolted.

"MIYA! Get your narrow ass back here!" Was the first thing he heard when he walked out of his room? He was knocked into the wall when a purple blur passed by him. He swore he faintly heard a 'Morning Minato' following her retreating form for a second he turned his head back when he heard the thunderous footsteps echoing down the hall. His blood froze when he seen a man his age stalking towards him, as if he were bringing hell itself with him. He didn't register that his breathing stopped or that he started his morning ritual a bit early. The scowl alone made his soul want to escape, as quickly as the orange haired man appeared he was gone along with his suffocating presence. Looking down he groaned at the wet spot on his pjs and the puddle on the floor.

"Minato-tan! Get in here!" Matsu called from down the hall. "Well clean up first then come in here! Bring everyone else too."

Miya couldn't help the rush of excitement she felt when he found his blade. Fighting with Ichigo was the most alive she's felt in years and from the look on his face she was in for one hell of a fight. Running on the lawn she stopped when she seen the two girls embracing. 'I forgot to punish Orihime.'

*THWACK*

"OWIE!" Orihime cried clutching her abused backside.

"Orihime you will get in there and clean that bathroom from top to bottom." Seeing the tears pooling up in her eyes she added. "And no breakfast or lunch for a week!"

'Ouch, hit 'em where it hurts Miya' Uzume thought as her sister started to weep at the prospect of no meals. Before she could think anything else something slammed into the ground right where Miya had been standing. She knew who it was and what was about to happen so she decided to give them space.

"C'mon Hime I'll help ya clean, and don't worry I'll sneak ya some food." She whispered seeing the girls face brighten she smiled as she dragged her into the house.

-Matsu's room-

After cleaning himself and the hallway up, Minato found himself huddled in Matsu's room with a sleepy Musubi, an irritated Tsukiumi and a nervous looking Matsu.

"Where's Ku?" Matsu asked.

"She was still sleeping and I didn't want to wake her." Minato replied.

"Just as well, but we need to warn her soon." She replied gravely.

"What's all this about Matsu?" Tsukiumi asked crossly. She didn't appreciate being dragged out of bed for no reason.

"There's someone dangerous in the house." She whispered pulling up the live feed from the yard.

"He's fighting the landlady! We have to help her!" Musubi cried as she got ready to break for the door.

"Sit down Musubi! Miya will be fine!" Matsu exclaimed.

Everyone watched for a few seconds as the two figures on the screen traded blows. To their amazement the mystery man was no only keeping up with Miya but pushing her back and forcing her on the defensive.

"Who is he?" Minato asked awed by the man's skill.

"His name is Kurosaki Ichigo."

'Kurosaki' Minato thought something about the name seemed familiar. Digging through his pockets he retrieved his phone. Going through his recent texts he got his answer when he read the newest text from M.B.I.

*Warning to all ashikabi*

An ashikabi was killed last night. The perpetrator is still at large, he has orange hair, near six feet tall with a muscular build and goes by the name Kurosaki. Be warned this man is highly dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.

"What's wrong Minato?" Musubi asked worriedly as she took in her ashikabi's pale features.

"It says that he killed another ashikabi last night." He croaked out. Seeing Matsu pull up a video he asked.

"What's this Matsu?"

"Footage from last night I found it in the M.B.I. database." She really didn't want to see this video again, but she had to make sure the others knew what kind of monster they were dealing with.

She watched as the others faces morphed into masks of horror as they watched the snuff film. It was hard to watch and she didn't begrudge Minato when he vomited into her trash can. She felt bad for Uzume she obviously didn't know what kind of monster she was winged by.

"Why is he here!?" Tsukiumi demanded rising to her feet. If he wanted to take out their ashikabi he would have to go through her. Seeing the look of determination on Musubi's face she knew the ditzy girl came to the same conclusion.

"He lives here." Matsu answered as a cold shiver ran down her spine.

"W-What!" Minato stuttered.

"We should take him out in his sleep." Matsu stated. It would hurt condemning her friend to death, but in her mind it was better than living with a rabid dog.

"Well aren't we having quite the grim conversation." Uzume stated. She and Orihime had come upstairs to get dressed and seen her friend's door slightly ajar. Curiosity getting the better of her she was livid when she heard the things they were saying. Stealing a glance at Orihime she could see the shift in posture, she was ready for a fight.

"Uzume." Matsu whispered. She had hoped to pull this off without a confrontation. Seeing the other girls take a stance in front of Minato, her warning died on her lips as Musubi launched at the newly arrived sekirei.

It happened so fast that she didn't even see what happened. One moment the fist type was charging her target the next she was bound and on her knees. The auburn haired girl had her finger on Musubi's crest and looked a half a second away from reciting her pledge. To her right Matsu fired a net gun that was next to useless as it slammed against a golden barrier. In the tight quarters there was no way to get to them, besides smashing through the shield. They were going to lose one of their own.

"Stop!" Minato cried out. "Don't hurt Musubi."

His plea made Orihime falter in her pledge just as the first words escaped her mouth. She steeled her nerves and began again only for her sisters hand to land on her shoulder, looking over she seen her shake her head no. She stopped but didn't release their captive.

"Why shouldn't we? You were just planning to execute our ashikabi in his sleep." Uzume snapped back. "After everything I did to help you Matsu this is how you were going to repay me?" She couldn't help the hurt that leaked in her voice.

"He's dangerous Uzume, are you blind to the kind of person he is!" She retorted pushing replay on the video. "This is the kind of man your ashikabi is!"

The tension in the air was palpable as the two sekirei watched their ashikabi on screen. They couldn't help but flinch a few times while watching what Ichigo put that man through.

"He deserved every bit of it."

Uzume was shocked at the whispered statement from her sister, even she thought Ichigo went overboard. To hear the kindest person she ever met agree with his actions stunned her.

"Orihime?" Uzume whispered.

"I don't like the things that Ichigo-kun does, but I can see his reasons for it." She confessed.

"Why did he do it?" Minato asked trying to extend an olive branch and hopefully avoid losing someone he held dear.

"He had Ichigo's sister kidnapped to force us to work for him." Uzume answered as she reached down and gently took Orihime's hand.

"Killing an ashikabi is against the rules he…"

"Quiet Tsukiumi!" Minato snapped, a first for him really. He was timid around the tsundere most the time, but right now he couldn't let her temper spiral things out of control.

"Is his sister Okay?" He asked sincerely. He let a little relief flood him when their faces softened a bit.

"She's fine, we got her home yesterday." Uzume answered. She stared at the man across from them through the shield, she faltered a bit when he seemed relieved to hear about Karin's safety.

"That's good." He replied closing his eyes. When he opened them he continued. "I'm a big brother too. I don't know if I could go that far, but I can understand the fear he must've felt when she was taken."

"Minato, that's no excuse…" Matsu started.

"It's not an excuse, people will go to great lengths when their families are in danger. I can't be sure if I could do the same if it was Yukari, but I know I wouldn't rest until I found a way to make sure she was safe. Maybe that was the only way he could keep her safe." He stated softly, he doubted he could take life, but he would find a way to save his sister at any cost.

"He only hurts those that would bring harm to others. We can call a truce seeing as we both live in the same residence." Uzume offered unwinding her veil from Musubi she nodded for Orihime to release her as well.

They both smiled when the man bolted across the room to embrace his sekirei as soon as the shield dropped. The moment was promptly broken when they heard a war cry from Miya coming from one of the monitors, the watched in rapt attention at what appeared to be the final blow that doubled Miya over on the ground. To their surprise Ichigo flopped on his butt next to her and started laughing joined shortly by Miya herself.

'Maybe he's not so bad' Matsu thought as she watched the screen, she would have her guard up and watch him like a hawk, but for now she would honor their shaky truce.

Watching the two sekirei leave, she turned to the others.

"We need to train more."

"What do you mean?" Minato asked

"They could've killed us and we would've been helpless against them." Tsukiumi answered. She knew for a fact that Musubi was strong and that duo took her apart in a matter of seconds. The auburn haired one that could control the shield could have stopped Musubi's initial charge, but instead she erected the barrier behind her cutting her off from all support. That took guts and complete faith in her partner to subdue the threat while she left herself vulnerable.

"Sometimes I really hate you Miya." He stated flopping on his back staring at the sky. Hearing her chuckle he didn't respond.

"So mean Ichigo, but the feeling is mutual from time to time." She giggled laying on the grass next to him. She tried not to wince when she moved, she wanted a fight and she damn sure got one.

"Next time you want to spar just ask like a normal person." He said rolling his head to the side to look at here.

"Next time you want to have sex do it somewhere besides my bathroom." She retorted returning his stare.

"Touché." He relented getting to his feet and helping her up.

"I guess I should go get breakfast started." She said wiping the grass off herself. "You coming?"

"In a bit I'm going to meditate for a while." He replied materializing his blade and taking a seat under a large tree.

Walking onto the porch she took one last look over her shoulder, as her tenant took the jinzen pose. She was grateful that she took the time to get to know him, he was truly an amazing person. Opening the door she seen a slightly skittish Minato walking through the halls.

"Hello Minato-san." She smiled when he jumped at her voice.

"What was that all about?" He asked motioning to the yard, he winced when he seen some bruises that Miya was now sporting.

"Oh, that was punishment for breaking my no illicit relations rule. The ashikabi has to spar with me for a few hours." She answered smiling sweetly at him when he visibly paled.

"T-That's insane!"

"Insane is breaking my rules knowing the consequences." She rebutted giving him a pointed look. She walked away smiling when he started nodding his head vigorously.

Leaving the bathroom after helping Orihime, Uzume went on the hunt for Ichigo. She knew he was fine, but she wanted to see him for herself. Stretching out her senses she realized he was still in the back yard.

Walking out the door she smiled to herself and shook her head, he was still half dressed and a little banged up from his spar. Getting closer she seen the black blade resting across his lap.

"Tensa Zangetsu." She muttered having read many things about the legendary blade. Kneeling in front of him she ran a finger down the flat side of the sword, only to pull back when she felt a slight pull on her tama.

Curiously she reached out again and put her hand fully on the blade and shut her eyes. She could see his energy in her mind, dancing and swirling with hers. After a few seconds she realized that it was trying to do more than that, it was trying to sync with hers. It was difficult and she didn't know what the outcome would be, but she concentrated on her own energy forcing it into a rhythm with his. When it seemed like the two were flowing like an inseparable stream, she felt the pull much stronger this time.

Snapping her eyes open she let out an undignified squeak when she found herself standing on a sideways skyscraper. Her first instinct was to fall flat on her back out fear from falling off. Staring at the sideways clouds she realized that it wasn't her that was sideways but the buildings themselves. Tentatively standing up she walked to the edge and took in the splendor of her surroundings.

"Where the hell am I?" she asked to the wind.

A thought came to her when she remembered Ichigo telling her about his inner world.

"I'm in his soul!" she squealed.

"Take that Hime!" She pumped her fist in triumph she may have got his virginity, but she was the first to visit his soul.

Looking around she was in awe, his soul was truly beautiful to her. She could see a vast forest in the distance, a giant lake in the center of it, fields lined with beautiful flowers. Closing her eyes she tried to locate Ichigo, but she could feel him everywhere like he was completely encompassing her. Blowing out a breath of frustration, she looked out over the horizon. A black abyss caught her eye and she shuddered something about it gave off a foreboding feeling.

Not one to be deterred she decided to start her search there first. Jumping across the sky scrapers she was closing in on her destination, feeling completely free and slightly humbled. Her ashikabi's soul was laid bare before her, without hesitation she dove head first into the abyss. She let out a scream when a giant horned mask appeared before her. She tried to turn and return the way she came, but was only met with darkness. Turning back she watched as the terrifying mask let out a bestial roar before morphing into a humanoid like figure.

She wanted to scream, to run away but something deep inside told her that she was safe. She stayed put as the horned monster approached, with each step a little piece of it chipped away until the only thing left was a mask. She watched as the figure reached a pale white hand up and pulled the mask away. She gasped when she seen the face underneath it was Ichigo, but off for one he was pure white and the other the smile he wore it was cold if not outright insane.

"You're his Hollow!" she gasped.

"Got in one guess, very impressive Queen."

A/N: Hope you enjoyed the chapter. Thanks to everyone whose faved, followed and reviewed I truly appreciate it.