Warnings: this is boy X boy don't like don't read. Will have some swearing and other stuff.

Characters will properly be ooc and this is starting to get far from canon but it's not exactly an AU, it's a happy medium, and it may or may not tie in with canon we'll just have to wait and see.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything or any characters from Bleach or Naruto.

To say Minato wasn't intrigue by Ichigo would be a lie. Ichigo was a walking living breathing puzzle that Minato is having a difficult time trying to figure out. Just by glancing Minato can tell Ichigo isn't a Ninja he's too loud for it, but he's not exactly a civilian either. The way he walks how he holds himself even the way he grips things tells Minato that Ichigo is most definitely not an ordinary civilian.

'He must've been some type of fighter in his homeland. I can see that he is about the same age as me maybe a year or two youngers' Thinking further it doesn't escape Minato's notice that Ichigo has been studying him too. 'It could be a trap with a very complex genjutsu, it wouldn't be the first time someone's tried to kill me.'

But Minato was sure that he would have heard about any orange headed ninjas since the color is not uncommon and Ichigo would stand out in an crowd plus add in his age, 'yes I definitely would've of heard about an orange headed teenager who could've been powerful enough to be sent after me.' Approaching the campsite Minato decides to break the silence.

"So, Ichigo I know that you have lots of questions. Unfortunately, I can't answer all of them. But first let's get you some clothes that way you're not feeling vulnerable." Using this as a way to get some information of the orangette, "I' m afraid that my clothes will be a bit big on you, but a least you'll be covered."

Turning back towards Ichigo, Minato sees that Ichigos face could rival an Uzumaki's hair color.

"Ichigo are you ok?" asks Minato, 'Is he starting to get sick?'

Jolted from his thoughts by Minato's question Ichigo snaps his head back to the blond man.

"Um yeah I'm good…no need to worry…hehehe." Scratching the back of his head showing his embarrassment at being caught not paying attention.

"So, you have some clothes I can use?" Trying to change the subject.

"Yes… there in this bag…you can go over there to change into them if you like."

"Thanks." Taking the offer bag, Ichigo heads over to a dip in the ground behind some boulders. 'Man, why am I feeling nervous around that guy?' Ichigo asks himself, 'It's not like I faced strong people before. Hell half of soul society tried to kill me at one point so why is this guy making me feel so dam nervous.'

"Well that's easy king you want him." Answers Shiro, "And I know for a fact you want him so don't go denying that you don't I know every thought that passes thru your mind and I know that blondie there is strong."

'Get to the point Shiro'

"Well King since I'm feeling so nice today I'll give you a hint…..it's all instinct."

'Waa, instinct….how is this related to that?'

"Hmtp… figure it out yourself I ain't gonna tell ya." Mentally seeing Shiro turn his back to him, after sticking his tongue at him, and walks to the nearest building. Ichigo couldn't help the number of swear words come from him mouth. Problem being he says them out loud.

"Ichigo are you sure you're alright?" calls a concern Minato

Swerving around and seeing Minato near the edge of the hole Ichigo hangs his head before snapping back up.

"Hehehe… Yeah…I… just…stub my toe? Yeah I stub my toe on one of the rocks."

Minato couldn't help the sweat drop that came with Ichigos answer. 'He's not a very good liar is he.'

Looking down from atop the hole Minato wonder if not for the first time if the boy is more then he seems. 'I wonder what goes on in his head. The way he spaces out he must be thinking something.' Watching Ichigo climb out of the hole, Minato bends down and offers his hand.

"I've already got the food going so we have time to talk." Minato says as he pulls Ichigo the rest of the way up. As Ichigos feet hit the ledge his foot catches the hem of the barrow pants making him fall backwards and with his hand still in Minato's he drags Minato with him.

Shocked that he lost his balance and the fact that Ichigo has a strong grip. Minato instinctively pulls Ichigo closer to him and turning midair so that they land with Minato hitting the hard ground. Waiting for the dust to settle Minato can see the awkward position that they manage to land in. It doesn't help that Ichigo starts to squirm or that fact that one of Minato's legs just happen to hit the inside of Ichigos thighs causing the boy to suddenly go dead still and a roaring blush to run its way from the top of his head down to the inside of his shirt.

'Mmm, interesting I wonder if he's into men or is it just that he's a untrained fighter who can seem to control his emotions well.' Feeling sorry for Ichigo Minato tries to get him to move off of him instead of him moving Ichigo.

"Ichigo," says Minato trying to distract the blushing boy, "Why don't you get up first then head up I'll be right behind you in case the pants cause you to trip again." Oh, that caused a glare that would make most people wither but it's spoiled by the ever reddening blush on Ichigos face. 'What I say?'

For Ichigos point the view the entire intendance was just beyond anything that can be embarrassing, not even seeing Yoruichi naked came close. 'I can't believe that happen.'

"Oh, it happen and I can't be happier for you." Says Shiro with tears in his eyes, "I'm so proud you made the first move to get your man."

'There was no move of any kind idiot.'

"Oh, well what do you call what just happen then mmm?"

'A freak accident nothing more.'

"Yeah sure whatever helps ya sleep?" Rolling his eyes at his king Shiro knows that Ichigo is doing what he does best, being really stubborn, 'Oh well can't help a fool who won't listen to his instinct then I 'm just gonna sit back and watch the fun.' Thinks Shiro before his ever present grin grows, 'Then again I might give a little push when he needs it, hehehe.'

Making his way towards the camp fire Ichigo purposely sits as far away from Minato he can get. While said blond sits across from as if sensing Ichigos discomfort.

"If I'd said anything that offended you that was not my intention."

"It's nothing, don't worry about." Changing the subject Ichigo brings up a question that he's been thinking on. "Where do you think we are?"

"Not sure, I don't have all the facts yet, I know how I ended up here but what about you? How did you come here?"

Ichigo can only hang his head in shame, "I got con into helping an evil genius shopkeeper."

"Oh." Raising a eyebrow Minato waves for Ichigo to continue.

"I was asked to be a living power source for an invention that my mentor created. Naturally and wisely I told him "No Way in Hell", but then he brings out an item that my little sisters wanted and I caved." Ichigos shoulders slump further, "I get strapped in a weird ass harness and had cables sticking out of me only for that idiot to forget to tie me down. Because of that oversight when the machine got turned on I was pulled in and the rest you know." Sighing Ichigo looks back up at Minato, "So, how did you end up here."

Minato really didn't know how to respond to Ichigos story. It kind of reminded him of the times his own sensei made him do things to help his so-called research. So, when Ichigo ask how Minato came to be here, well, he had no one to blame but himself.

Chuckling nervously Minato tried to fine anything to focus on while scratching the back of his head, a nervous tick he had that he thought he broke, before settling on Ichigo.

"Well it started out like this…"

Chapter End

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