A/N: I would like to make this VERY clear for later chapters; things will be VERY different from canon. Such things that have been shown is the fact that hell has a king (I don't think there was one in the movie), 'Hell-Bound' powers (Hell powers for short) and the effects of Hollowification on someone who has yet to learn the name of their sword but has lieutenant-class Reiatsu and much, much more.

Also I wanted to point out that I don't read the manga, so there will be major differences to that plotline. SORRY MANGA VIEWERS BUT THIS IS A FANFICTION AND LOGIC DOESNT EXIST (EXCEPT IN THAT CORNER OF THE ROOM, THE EVIL CORNER).

A/N: Would you guys want to see a lemon between Toshiro and Chiro in a later chapter? I will post another A/N about it when the decision has been reached.

Italics + ' = Thoughts (Etc. = 'What is that?')

Bold + '' = Inner Hollow/Secondary Spirit (Etc. = ''Fucking Quotation marks!'' He roared) (Or Zangetsu in Ichigo's case).

Italics + '' = Zanpakuto Spirit (Etc. = ''Do not hesitate, Ichigo'' Zangetsu said) (Quincy part of Zangetsu for Ichigo's case).

I DONT OWN BLEACH!

Chapter 20: The Purple Teardrop - Alliance ARC

''The Soul King is at the top of the food chain'' Asami explained ''His job is to regulate plus souls and keep the flow open and stable, transferring evil ones to hell or plus souls to hollows. He resides in the Royal Palace, in a separate dimension all together like Jikan Yari with the exception that an invisible force surrounds the soul king palace that prevents artificial dimensions from getting too close, so to speak''.

''The Soul King has three brothers; Akuma, the king of hell. Adolf, the king of the Quincy and Perdida, the king of the hollows'' She said the last name with surprising venom ''He also had a son, named Yhwach who is currently the self-proclaimed king of Quincy, despite knowing there is a being who already owns that title''.

''Akuma as you know is an ally of mine and my former mentor, he was the one who taught me Goka and how to wield the Sokyoku, a family heirloom''.

My eyes widen ''Does that mean...?''.

A small, prideful smirk came across her face ''Yes, I'm the descendant of a god''.

My jaw hung open for a few moments before I regain my serious expression, allowing her to continue.

''As I was saying, he taught me how to wield the Sokyoku, which is a family heirloom to the Urahara family. My father had the potential to wield it but refused, allowing the next in the family line to wield it; me. His job as the king of hell is to capture all souls who were evil during their life; murderers, rapists, the like. His powers are, as one could guess, godly. He commands his own army made from mainly Togabito, a soul that lives in hell. The exceptions are his three lieutenants; Bazz B and As Nodt are Quincy while Grimm, also known to humans as the Grim Reaper, is a Togabito but the most respectful of the trio''.

''Adolf is the king of the Quincy but unlike Yhwach, who is currently attending to his own machinations, he remains dormant and inactive within his own realm. Despite this he also holds a grip on an army of Quincy, though fewer in number they are vastly stronger than most Quincy. His power is also god-like, easily surpassing his nephew Yhwach several times over. I lack the knowledge of his activities, numbers and army due to breaking into other dimensions isn't as easy as it seems''.

She sighed, taking a breath as venom entered her voice ''The last one is Perdida''.

''I assume he did something to you?'' I ask cautiously, not wanting an angry Asami on my hands.

''Yeah, he killed my mother'' She said solemnly, her attitude changing in an instant.

''I thought Aizen did'' I frown at her.

''Both of them did'' She sighed ''Aizen set it up while Perdida sent the hollows, the reason he did so was because he took my mothers soul to add to his power''.

She growled the last part out with venom and I let out a small, bitter-filled laugh ''Looks like I'm not the only one who lost the heart of their family''.

She returned the bitter laugh with a smile ''Yeah...''.

We fell into a silence for a few minutes, the cool breeze blowing through the night air as we sat on a rock each. The small secluded clearing we sat in had a river gently flowing by, the moon wavy on its flowing surface.

''Changing Soul Society isn't the main reason why I wish to rise to the heavens'' She said as she raised her gaze to meet mine ''It is to gain more power, more ability to protect''.

''Let me guess'' I ponder, deciding to give her reasons a chance instead of judging right away ''One lf those gods, save Akuma, is trying to destroy soul society or something along those lines''.

She nodded with a small smile ''Astute observation''.

''Perdida is the one, he is building an army with his personal guard, the Cuatro Reyes also called the four ancients. While their overall goal is unknown I suspect they wish to either kill the Soul King or take over his position for more power, as such I need to gain more power to stop them'' She explained. (Cuatro Reyes = Four Kings in Spanish, encase you forgot from chapter 1).

''I get it'' I nod ''But is it not possible to become strong enough through training?''.

She shook her head ''I've been doing that for a century and a half, my growth rate is not as incredible as yours''.

I gave a nod and allow her to resume.

''I have gathered a large amount of allies to help fight against Perdida when the time comes, these include Arrancar, Quincy, Hell-bound and Shinigami'' She sighed ''Yet I fear it is not enough, so I will continue to build an army of allies and comrades''.

''And your wanting me and my friends to join your... army?'' I ask with a deeper frown ''If you're fighting an enemy who intends to harm those I consider friends... then you can count me in''.

She smiled softly and nodded and gestured for my hand, blinking in confusion I give her my hand. She placed her fingers under my hand and her thumb on my knuckle as a soft purple energy encompassed both our hands, then in a flash it faded and left me with a purple teardrop on the back of my hand.

''Welcome to The Purple Teardrop'' She said with a smile.

''Didn't Karin and Yuzu also have this?'' I ask in confusion while inspecting the tattoo of Reishi.

''Um... I may have done that by accident'' She chuckled nervously ''I've never awoken the powers of a human before and it was a side-effect''.

'Did I hear that right?'.

''She is a person too, Ichigo'' Quincy Zangetsu scolds ''Just because one doesn't show a particular emotion often does not mean they possess it''.

''I see'' I nod, showing the answer was okay ''Does the teardrop do anything or is it just a sign of being part of this army?''.

''The latter, its mostly placed on the back of someone's hand but on occasion they'll have it elsewhere'' She explained ''Hopefully I don't have to explain to you that the Gotei 13 and your friends within the Gotei 13, for example Rukia Kuchiki and Renji Abarai, cannot know about this''.

I hum an agreement ''Its pretty clear to me''.

She nodded and raised her right arm up, showing me the back of her hand that was plain until the sound of glass smashing was heard and revealed the teardrop on the back of her hand, though it had a golden crown above it.

''Those with a golden crown and teardrop are the equivalent to a captain, they hold superiority over those who don't and give orders. Obviously things like this aren't as strict as the Gotei 13 and are mainly just recon and reporting the movements of those around us''.

''Bakudo #26: Kyakko'' She said and a small shimmer glowed on the symbol before it disappeared, taking the symbol with it ''It hides other Kido, objects or people within its area of effect. Useful to hide the markings, I'll teach you it later''

She mimicked it on my hand and like her the teardrop faded from view ''If you want to break it simply push some Reiryoku and focus on breaking glass, your Reiryoku will respond and do the work for you''.

I nod and she got up, stretching the kinks in her back and I do the same ''How long have we been out here?''.

She pondered it for a moment ''Maybe two hours on the inside? Not too long anyway, the others probably think we're training''.

''Wanna have a spar then?'' I offer, she paused for a moment before a small grin came to her face.

''Yeah'' She said and drew both blades ''Just a quick one''.

I sulk into my room, closing the door behind me and fall on my bed with a groan. Even when we fought with our Shikai I couldn't get a hand up on her because of her spear-like one, I still have mild burns from the bolts of lightning.

'At last she healed my wounds... time for a quick rest...'.

''ICCCCHHHHIIIIGGOOOO!'' His fathers voice calls as he abruptly entered the room at breakneck speed, only for me to instinctively kick him in the face and send him flying into the wall.

''Dammit dad'' I grumble and sit up on the bed, cracking the joints in my shoulders.

''I'm so proud of my son!'' He cried and dove at me again, making me get off the bed and side-step him ''You've joined the Purple Tear like your father!''.

''Huh?'' I blurt out, stunned. My moment of distraction was long enough for him to land a solid punch to my jaw, making me stumble back into the wall.

''You let your guard down'' He bellowed a laugh, deciding to return the favour I kick his stomach and send him flying back to the wall.

''Likewise'' I grin at him before folding my arms over my chest ''Now, how did you know about the Purple Tear? I was only told an hour ago''.

He grinned and showed his hand, my eyes widening even before the teardrop was revealed.

''I don't know how much information Asami gave you, Ichigo'' He said seriously ''But our enemies are not to be taken lightly, Perdida and his army intend for a full out war against soul society... there will be casualties on both sides''.

''How many others are there? In the Purple Tear?'' I ask with a frown.

''Who knows?'' He smiled slightly ''Asami has made a lot of allies, most of them in her army. Your mother was also in it too before she lost her powers''.

My eyes widen ''Kaa-san too?''.

He nodded with a reminiscent smile ''Yeah, she joined shortly before I met her. Kisuke, Chiro, Toshiro, Tessai, Yoruichi, all of us are in this... we're not doing this for Asami's sake, but to allow existence as a whole to continue''.

''She'll probably introduce you to some of them later'' He gave a dismissive wave ''But the Purple Tear Drop is more than an army of powerful beings, Ichigo. Everyone within the army is classed as family, we're all tied together in one way or another and look out for each other''.

''While I know you may not like it, your friends - Uryu Ishida, Sado and possibly Inoue-san will probably be invited to join as well'' He smiled ''Inoue is in the middle ground; she has a unique ability that could help us greatly in not only the upcoming war but to help injured throughout all of the races... but the problem is that she lacks any real fighting power, so its hard to tell''.

''What about my human friends? Like Tatsuki for example'' I ask and then in a quieter voice ''What about Yuzu and Karin?''.

He smiled softly ''Tatsuki doesn't have any abilities that could help in the upcoming war, your sisters...''.

He paused and took a breath, eyes filled with resolve ''It would be best if they do join the Purple Tear like you and I, not only would they be better protected they would have more peers to lean on and gain knowledge from, while I know you don't like it you have to understand that there is no way to keep them out of this war''.

I grimace and nod as my only reply.

'Dammit'.

''Don't worry kingy, we'll just get strong enough to kick this Perdida's ass!'' His hollow bellowed gleefully.

''He is right, Ichigo. If what your father has said is true, then we'll have allies to help us''.

'Tch, guess your right...'.

''What about my friends in soul society? What will become of them?'' I ask hesitantly.

''They are part of the Gotei 13, I know they might not tell their superiors but they'll be monitored by the twelfth division, so anything they hear will likely be heard by their captains'' He said with a sympathetic smile ''If it helps, we have allies in the Gotei 13 too; Gin Ichimaru, Yachiru and Zaraki of the eleventh, even Ikkaku and Yumichika''.

''I see'' I nod ''So what happens next?''.

''Next'' Asami's voice cut in, my head turning to see her standing in the doorway leaning on the doorframe ''You and I have an appointment with the Bounts''.

Ignoring the fact she basically interrupted our conversation I ask ''What do you mean? Why?''.

''Didn't you get lectured by myself and your father?'' Her eyes twinkled with mirth ''We need allies, so we'll make our enemies into our allies''.

''Captain Kuchiki, report'' The captain commander orders and I take a step out of line to get all attention on me.

''Hai, Commander'' I nod ''My team have encountered the Bount on two separate occasions, the first one called Yoshino and her doll Gunther and the second one Yoshi - who is not related to the first Bount might I add - and her doll Nieder. One the first occasion third seat Madarame fought with the Bount and came out in a draw with the Bount fleeing with the help of another. On the second occasion my sister and lieutenant engaged the Bount Yoshi but due to the suburban area they were unable to go all-out without causing dozens of human casualties and as such were almost killed''.

I pause to take a breath before continuing ''According to their reports, two masked individuals of short stature intervened and prevented the Bount from dealing the killing blow on my lieutenant, one of the individuals fought the Bount while the other began healing my sister and lieutenant. After the Bount was incapacitated she was taken away by a man in a black trench coat, the two masked individuals were joined by another hooded person who prevented my sister from sitting up. I snuck up on the person and attempted to worm some information out of them at blade-point but another one, who wore a trench coat and was aware of the Shinigami held me at blade point with what seemed to be an energy weapon of sorts, a glowing red katana of Reishi''.

''The person, likely male, ordered the two shorter people to leave. He called them Yumi and Kiyone'' All eyes dart to Ukitake ''Both left in a blur of Shunpo, the person who I held captive took me by surprise and both of the people escaped and left a note that held a riddle, it implied that they had Ichigo Kurosaki captive with the Bounts''.

Several pairs of eyes widened but I continue on with the last piece of information ''My sister also stated in her report that both of the shorter assailants had purple teardrops on the back of their hands, I can only assume it is an symbol of some kind''.

''Hm...'' Kyoraku hummed ''From what you told us, Captain Kuchiki, he was quite strong in his fight against you... so how could he be captured?''.

''His family was missing from their home, it is possible the Bounts captured them and used them as leverage over him'' I supply and everyone nods grimly.

''What about the Urahara family?'' Ukitake frowns ''You reported that the whole store, save Tessai Tsukabishi and Yoruichi Shihouin and the two human children, were missing. The whole Urahara family can easily match a captain, Asami even capable of fighting the commander... so how could they be captured?''.

''Tessai Tsukabishi said that Kisuke Urahara had gone to Naruki city for a supply run, so it is possible he is not involved'' I reply ''Like with Kurosaki it is possible that Chiro Urahara was kidnapped, as there are devices out there that can seal away Reiatsu''.

A low hum of agreement echoed throughout the hall as all eyes turned back to the commander, with me taking my spot back in line.

''Captain Soi Fon, you will join Captain Kuchiki in assisting his fight against the Bounts'' He said with an authority-filled tone ''You will leave immediately, This meeting is adjourned!''.

''This is the place?'' I frown as we reach the mansion doors in the blur of Shunpo, fully clad in our 'Purple Tear' uniforms. Asami had removed the Bakudo so that both enemies and allies would realise our affiliation with what 'Yumi' and 'Kiyone' did. A muffled grunt came from Yoshi, who I had slung over my shoulder while we returned her to the Bounts.

Asami reared her foot back and with all the force of a freight train, kicking both wooden doors off their hinges and making them skid across the open-planned room. It was a well furnished room, carpets, upper walkway on the second floor with a banister to look into the main room. A large set of stairs at opposite of the front door we came through, paintings dotted the walls and the occasional window allowed sunlight to flow into the room.

The rooms occupants, consisting of eight Bount, nine if you count the one I was carrying. A muscled man with headphones, Go Koga. An old man with greying slicked-back hair, Sawatari. Two young kids who look similar, Ho and Ban. Guy with brown hair and gold pocket watch, Ryo Utagawa. Teen with weird orange hairstyle, Mabashi. Finally the Shinigami traitor, Maki Ichinose.

'Good thing I read the profiles on them... now what was the name of the leader again?'.

I heard a face-palm in my mind, but dismissed it as my imagination.

'Ah, Jin Kariya that's it'.

Just as those thoughts cruise over my head, said man walks down the large staircase with a curious but warm smile ''Welcome strangers, how can I help you?''.

Asami reached up to her mask and grabbed the edges of it, pulling it off with a click and pocketing it and I mimic her actions to reveal our faces. At Asami's glance at Yoshi I set the female Bount down and undo the Hainawa I had tied and gagged her with, almost immediately she fled over to her comrades who sent suspicious glances at us.

''Asami Urahara and Ichigo Kurosaki'' His grinned widened ''To what do I owe the pleasure?''.

''We came for a little chit-chat'' Asami said, planning to do all the talking ''To offer you to join our army, The Purple Tear''.

He raised an eyebrow in curiosity ''And why would you come to us offering?''.

''Because your power is worthy of note, so to speak'' Asami replied with blunt ease ''You were outcast from soul society and the world of the living, The Purple Tear is its own organisation, we are made from Quincy's, Arrancar, Spiritually aware humans, Shinigami and Hell-Bound''.

''So you want us to join as an act of charity to us?'' He questioned.

''If you want to look at it that way, so be it'' Asami said dismissively ''I know of your plan to attack soul society and I can assure you it will not work''.

''And why is that?'' He grinned again, seemingly overlooking the fact Asami admitted to knowing their plans.

''Because only yourself, Koga, Utagawa and possibly Ichinose have a chance at beating a captain The other Bounts can easily handle a lieutenant-class fighter but are not at a level where they can even force a captain to use their Bankai. If you join us you'll have people to call friends and comrades, as well as another form of sustenance that does not require to feed on souls, though taste the same and provide the same benefits''.

I have to fight not to grimace, that does not sound tasty in the slightest.

''Well actually its like eating gum, the texture is odd but the taste is... tasty''.

'Gross'.

''Oh?'' Kariya asks in a tone that says he is at least slightly interested ''And you plan on giving us this for free? I do believe you will want something in return''.

Asami nodded ''A war is coming in a few years time, aiming to eliminate existence as a whole... we aim to stop it''.

''And what if we want existence to end?'' Kariya said as he glanced at me before returning his gaze to Asami.

''It would be meaningless'' She dismissed ''In death you can be reborn as regular humans without immortality, but without existence you will have no conscience; you cannot think, you cannot breathe, you cannot see. It is the equivalent to being put in a dark room but without being able to think or use your senses, hell would be better''.

Kariya frowned ''And if we accept your offer?''.

''I can open a dimensional portal to the Purple Teardrops headquarters, I have called ahead and some people will meet you and get you acquainted'' She said ''If I remember correctly, look for a Bount by the name of Klair Okatia. She is one of the handful of Bounts left that are within Purple Teardrop''.

''So there are others'' He mused quietly ''And what about the Shinigami? After our performance earlier I doubt they will be so easy-going about letting us walk free''.

''Don't worry, we've got a plan for that'' She said dismissively ''Anymore questions?''.

''Just one'' He said ''You said 'dimensional portal'... which dimension does that lead to?''.

''A private one, it has no name other than Purple Teardrop HQ'' She shrugged ''You done? Cause while we have a plan for the Shinigami they're currently closing in quite rapidly''.

Kariya turned to his pawns with a questioning look, half of them nodded while the other half shrugged. He turned his gaze back to Asami and me and silently nodded.

Asami nods and snaps her fingers, the air next to Kariya distorted with a low hum before it split down the middle and widened into a rectangle of purple outlined in gold. Kariya turned a questioning look on Asami.

''Just walk in and travel to the end of the corridor, then you'll reach the end of the hallway and exit through that door, some of my friends will be waiting for you at the other side'' Asami explained to the Bount and the sharp man nodded, gesturing for the slightly hesitant Bounts to follow. They all file into the purple wall of light and once the last one, Yoshi, had entered the doorway disintegrated.

''Alright'' She grinned in satisfaction ''Lose the uniforms''.

She pulled the hood down fully and unbuttoned the robe, letting it fall off to reveal her fully geared up in her usual attire. I reluctantly part with the trench coat and dump it on top of her hooded robe, she extended a hand and wordless shot a purple blast of fire that lit the clothes up in flames, but was taking some time.

''And I was starting to like that jacket'' I joke.

''I'll get you another one'' She smiled.

''You seem... happier than normal'' I quirk an eyebrow and she scowled slightly.

''I only show my emotions around my friends'' She smiled lightly ''And your a friend, so there''.

'Told you so'.

''Shut up asshat''.

The collective sound of Shunpo wipes the smile off our face as we turn to face the newcomers. It revealed to be Captain Soi Fon, Byakuya, Renji, Ikkaku, Yumichika and Rukia.

''Ichigo Kurosaki, Asami Urahara'' Byakuya stated ''Where are the Bounts?''.

Asami gestured to the burnt remains of the clothes and in a dry tone said ''There... or what's left of them at least''.

Rukia, Renji and Yumichika crinkled their noses in disgust and kept their gaze away from the pile while Byakuya replied ''I see... what happened?''.

''My family was kidnapped'' I growl in fake anger ''I was tied up in some kind of magic rope and I couldn't move, eventually they decided to untie me and 'be polite', so I went along with it until Asami came and we kicked their asses''.

Asami nodded, more to me as a good-job than to them ''I was training Sado Yasutora when Tessai alerted me to what had occured, as such I made my way here and... well you know the rest''.

''I need to check on my family'' I lie and blur down the halls towards the back door, which was just as large as the front. I kick them down without stopping and continue my escape, not stopping until I reached the Urahara Shoten. I kick up a dust storm just from stopping and was immediately joined by Asami, neither of us out of breath and clamping down on our Reiatsu.

''Smooth'' She grinned ''Sado, Ishida and Inoue should be here soon''.

''Why are they coming?'' I frown slightly.

''To train obviously'' She rolled her eyes ''I'm having someone from Purple Tear come and help Inoue, Isshin can train your sisters and my father with train your friends while we have that spar we said we'd have''.

I find a grin coming to my face ''I'll be sure to give you a better fight than before''.

She returned the grin ''Oh I'll be expecting one''.

''Alright'' Asami grinned as she drew both blades like before ''What's this new thing you've got to show me?''.

''Oh you'll see'' I retort and draw Zangetsu ''Pierce the Heavens, Zangetsu!''.

My large blades morphs into two blades, a Khyber knife and trench knife. I grin at her as I fall into stance, silently awaiting her to release her Shikai.

She must've realised this because she nodded and raised both of her blades to the sky.

''Shine, Tsuki no Megami!''.

''Strike from the Heavens, Denki Sukai!''.

We both grin wildly as we wield our weapons, then we're off in a blur with said weapons raised.