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DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN BLEACH IF I DID SHUNSUI WOULD HAVE SHOWED HIS BANKAI BY NOW

_Chapter 4_

Decisions

Two Days Ago...

The captains meeting had been called at Kisuke Urahara's request. The twelve captains were standing in two lines in front of their captain commander. The vacant posts of the 3rd and 9th squad captains positions having been filled recently by Shuhei Hisagi and Shinji Hirako respectfully. There was only one spot open that of the fifth division captain. It was common knowledge among the captains that that spot had been reserved for a certain orange haired shinigami when he passed into the Soul Society.

General Geryusai Shigekuni Yamaomoto observed his captains and the former captain in front of him holding a sword unlike anything he had ever seen.

"Kisuke Urahara, I have called this meeting on your request because you said that you have information of grave importance. Please step forth and tell us what is so important."

"Captain Commander, I have came to inform you that I have a way to restore Ichigo Kurosaki the substitute shinigami's power." Urahara informed

Silence. Some had completely shocked faces, others were impassive, one in particular was grinning at a new opportunity.

"Impossible, such a thing is unheard of." Mayuri Kurotsuchi current captain of squad 12 and president of the shinigami research division remarked matter of factually.

"Could this be true? With Ichigo back in action we could gain back one of our greatest assets." Ukitake stated.

"How can such a thing be possible? Ichigo lost all his reiatsu when he defeated Aizen he should not be able to regain any power until he passes from the human world." Toshiro Hitsugaya captain of squad 10 and one of Ichigo's friends questioned.

"The boy lacks discipline and has no respect for authority or position. However, as much as I am loathe to admit it his power and reckless abandon has been and will likely continue to be a powerful asset in our favor." shocked faces looked at Byakuya Kuchiki he was not one to admit such things lightly.

"I just want another good fight." Kenpachi grinned Ichigo having become both a friend and a rival to the warrior.

"Silence!" all eyes snapped to their commander

"Kisuke Urahara you will explain your statement"

" This sword in my hand is capable of absorbing and transferring reiatsu. When charged it will be able to reawaken Ichigo's shinigami powers. This is done by plunging it directly through his soul chain. The unavoidable fallback to this is that the energy discharge will kill any living being. Ichigo will have his powers back, but he will have to sacrifice his mortal life. The only unknown is how powerful he will be. As all of you know in seventeen months, from the day he acquired his power to the day he defeated Aizen he was able to reach limits that were unimaginable in such a short time. When this process is finished he will be a full fledged shinigami will full access to his true power."

Every eye including that of the general widened at this statement. The thought of Ichigo being even more powerful than he already was was almost frightening. He already could stand up to and probably defeat all but the most powerful captains. Even they would not have an easy task defeating him.

" I believe if given a choice Ichigo will accept this power and the responsibility that comes with it. His will and drive is to protect. Anybody who has seen him in the past year can see how broken he is that he no longer can do that."

"That is not the only reason he is so down" Shinji mused earning a glare from Byakuya.

He was not stupid he saw the interaction between the boy and his sister. He actually liked the boy, although he would never admit it. Sighing he said nothing. The past year he had been pained by his sister's withdrawal. Almost as soon as they were able to form a bond events transpired that took the fire from her very soul. He knew that the boy's return would also hail the return of the Rukia that was strong and proud. Even if he didn't know the boy was of noble blood and he didn't exactly disapprove. He would just have to learn respect. Even if it came along the lines of "scatter senbonzakura". Smiling to himself Byakuya was jarred from his thoughts by the captain commanders voice having missed the rest of Urahara's explanation.

"I understand the situation...Kisuke Urahara come here with the sword"

"Captain Commander you cannot possibly mean..." Unohana gasped

"Whatever the means we were saved by Ichigo Kurosaki. This time it is our turn to save him. Even if it means going against our customs. It would be eternally shameful for the Gotei 13 to trample on someone we are indebted too."

Eyes widened at the is statement.

"As captain commander I order you."

"All captains and vice captains shall put their reiatsu into this sword."

"We will bring back Ichigo Kurosaki's shinigami powers."

A large strike was heard as the commander banged his staff against the ground signaling the end of the meeting. Small conversations were struck up as the captains talked about this revelation. The commander walking back to his office smiled soon perhaps he will finally be able to fill his one open captain slot.

One day ago...

She could not believe it when she heard it. Could it be possible? She was full of a hope and energy that she hadn't felt for months. When she was called to her brother's study she had thought it was just for random report. When he had told her of the Captain Commander's decision and Urahara's revelation she had disappeared instantly. She had to reach a senkaimon. She had to be there. She had to know his decision. Trees, buildings and people were nothing but blurs as she moved faster than even she thought was possible. Upon reaching her destination she was surprised to find Renji there as well.

"Yo, I see you heard." her friend smiled he had not seen life in her eyes for far to long. He was absolutely still going to kick that orange haired bastard's ass for putting her through this, but she was almost back to herself and he couldn't be mad a that.

"I am going. I need to be there. I want to be..." Rukia stopped herself before she finished her statement " the first person he sees."

"Of course you are going. I am too. He may be an idiot, but he is kinda my best friend...if you tell him I'll kill you." Renji narrowed his eyes as hers widened at his statement.

"Can you believe Renji? We could all be together again."

"Did you hear about the consequences?"

"Yes, I do not know what he will choose. I want to be there anyway. I just want to see his resolve. If he turns down the offer I will know that we are not fated to see each other again until he passes from natural causes. If he accepts..."

"I am never letting him out of my sight again."

Smiling at the joy in his friends eyes Renji nodded his head towards the gate.

"No time like the present."

"Let's go"

Present day...

If he was stunned by Urahara's revelation he was even more stunned by his next statement.

"Ichigo...I have a way to restore your power to possibility greater than that of what you had in the past. There is one catch to it though. If your accept this. If you want to return to your old self. You will have to give up your human life. The process will kill your living body."

A silence settled in the room.

Two of the occupants of the room noticed the other guests that had just arrived.

One a tall redhead.

The other a short, very nervous looking, raven haired shinigami.

It was if she didn't even notice anything else in the room her eyes were fixed on Ichigo, and she looked like she was holding her breath.

"Give up my human life?"

There was many things he thought he would have to do in order to regain his power. This was not one of them. He looked towards his family.

"Dad?" although they had a very unique way of communicating he did love and respect his father.

" I already knew about it. I have also told the girls that this may happen. We know where your heart lies Ichigo and it is not like you will never see us. In the end this is your decision. Do not make it based on what you think we want. Make it based on what you want." Isshin smiled

Ichigo did not know what to think. He stood in silence and thought about many things. His friends, his school, his family, his dreams for his mortal life. An image formed in his mind of Rukia. How would he be able to live knowing that he gave up his chance to be with her. His chance to have his one moment he needed. Without her walking through life would be like living without half of his soul.

With a smile he raised his head.

"Okay, Let's do it."

The second the words left his mouth out of nowhere a sword appeared and was plunged through his chest.

"You bastard...you didn't say thaa..."

The explosion of reiatsu reached to the sky itself. If normal humans were able to see it they would have thought an atomic bomb went off. Elsewhere in the town several heads all turned to their location feeling the sudden overwhelming spiritual pressure that was released. All of their faces was lit up with a smile as they also felt the other reiatsu that was there.

Once the cloud of smoke like reishi subsided Ichigo looked down and saw his body laying crumpled in the floor. Looking up he stared straight into violet eyes that were brimmed with tears. Eyes he never thought he would see again.

"Rukia..."

"Ichigo..."

There it is guys!

WHAT A CLIFFHANGER lol I wanted to make you wait just a bit for the reunion that you have been waiting for!

How did you like the way I changed how he got his powers back?

How powerful will he be?

I promise I will answer all these questions and more I just wanted to write in a way that I could go completely off cannon from now on.

Do you guys want the rest of the Karakura squad to be in this or just the soul society side I haven't decided if they will play a major part other than a cameo coming soon.

For all you ichi/ruki fans out there you will not be disappointed at this point they both know how they feel they just need to be able to say it.

The next update may take a little longer than usual I want to make the next chapter "Reunion" perfect. They are my favorite two characters in anime/manga and I want there reunion to be special