Upon the return of Orihime's long lost brother, Sora, he offered for her to return home. Ichigo and his team went with the both of them for Orihime to decide. When they arrived, Ichigo revealed a hard piece of his past. He claimed that he killed his mother.

"Ichigo, what are you talking about? You intentionally killed your own mother?" Orihime said as she acted a little scared and confused. She knew Ichigo and she knew he would never do something like that.

"Intentionally, no." Ichigo said. "It was more of an accident, but it did happen and it was all my fault. It all happened one day years ago."

"Ichigo's History"

….

Flashback

'I use to live in Karakura when I was younger.' Ichigo told Orihime as he narrated the story. 'I lived my Dad named Isshin, Yuzu and Karin who are my sisters, and my Mom named Masaki. She and I were so close and people thought she was so beautiful. Then, that day happened.' Ichigo was about nine years old as he held his mother's hand and the two walked home as it was dark out.

"Mommy, what are we doing for dinner?" Ichigo asked.

"Whatever you like, Ichigo?" Masaki said with a beautiful smile.

'It was nice night until it happened.' Ichigo and his mother was grabbed and thrown into an alleyway. 'These thugs grabbed us and threatened us.'

"Let's see the money, lady."

"You know she isn't bad looking."

"You can have whatever you want. Just leave me and my son alone." Masaki said as she kept Ichigo safe in his arms and Ichigo was never so scare in this point of his life.

"Really? I'll take you up on that offer." Two of those thugs grabbed Masaki and pulled her away from Ichigo. Ichigo tried to reach out to her, but another one of those thugs hold him down.

"Stop, let him go!" Masaki begged as two of the thugs tried to hold her back and her clothes was getting ripped up. The thugs were enjoying her resistance with one licked his lips. Ichigo was able to kick the guy and get free.

"Mommy!" Ichigo called as he tried to save her.

"No, Ichigo! Run and go get help!" Masaki said, but the punk grabbed Ichigo again and pulled out a knife.

"Bold move kid, but a big mistake." The thug said.

"No!" Masaki broke free and tried to save her son. The other two pulled out knives of their own and grabbed her. Ichigo was never this scared as he was a child. It awoke a power with in him and he didn't know that it was actually his magic. The fear of what might happened as well as his life being in danger awoke it. Ichigo screamed and the black and red energy shot out at him and it practically exploded in the area around him. Ichigo got on his feet and looked to see he caused great damage and everyone was hurt. He saw that his mother was hurt too.

"Mommy!" Ichigo said as he ran to her and tried to get to move. "Mommy! Mommy, wake up!" It was no good. This was the first time Ichigo put up some sort of fight, but he had no control and his mother ended up paying the price with her life.

End of Flashback

…

"That was also the night you became the Night Spirit Slayer?" Orihime asked.

"Yeah and because of I couldn't control that power, my mother ended up dead because of it." Ichigo said.

"Ichigo, it wasn't your fault. Maybe one of those thugs got to her." Orihime said.

"Karin and Yuzu were hurt. Dad doesn't blame me and neither do they, but I still blame myself." Ichigo said. "I couldn't live with it and I could still feel my magic. So I decided to runaway before I could hurt anyone else."

"But you just got your magic. You couldn't know how to control it." Orihime said.

"I know, but I couldn't take chance. I was on my own for a few months until Natsu found me and brought me to Fairy Tail." Ichigo said. "They taught me how to control my magic. However, I've always lived with the guilt for what I did and I used it to help me become stronger so I can protect others."

"What about your family?" Orihime said.

"It took me some time, but I actually kept in touch with them through letters." Ichigo said. "I told them I joined a guild and they're happy for me. They might have forgave me, but I couldn't forgive myself. Sometimes I just wonder what she thinks about me right now." Orihime could see that it was hard for him to tell her all of this. The most horrible moment of his past and he blames himself. Orihime didn't know what to say or do, but she gave it a shot as she walked up behind him and hugged him.

"I can't speak for your mother, but I think you're amazing." Orihime said. This warm feeling Ichigo gets from Orihime reminds Ichigo of his mother. Orihime was much like Masaki and to Ichigo, meeting someone like her would make him feel like a lucky guy to have that person around.

…

Fairy Tail

Erzwas working over the paperwork of every information the guild could find on Noches Espada or this strange tower. So far, Noches Espada is ahead of them in the race. That makes it all the more imperative to find them.

"Where are you, Aizen?" Erza said. She heard the door open up and saw Natsu, Gray, and Lucy step inside.

"I'm guessing you're not having any better luck than we are." Lucy said.

"Without a clue as to where their main hideout is or this tower, it's impossible." Gray said. "It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack."

"Yes, but we must find them." Erza said. "I'm also concerned about Orihime since they are after her. They are bound to make another attempt to steal her if they need her so bad. Where is she anyway?"

"Ichigo and the rest are with her." Natsu said. "They went with her and this guy claiming to be her brother to her hometown, Karakura."

"Karakura?! I remember that place. That's where Ichigo is from." Lucy said.

"Really?" Gray said.

"They lived in the same town and the other probably didn't even know it." Erza said. Natsu did a little thinking that put a smile on his face.

"What are you smiling about at times like this?" Gray said.

"You got a problem with the way I look?" Natsu said as they were about to start one of their fights.

"Now is not the time for you nonsense." Erza said and scared the both of them to stop before it even started.

"Sorry. I was just thinking back to when Ichigo first joined Fairy Tail." Natsu said.

"Yeah. It's hard to believe it's been over seven years since that happened." Lucy said.

"The guy came a long way since then." Gray said.

"I remember it like it was yesterday." Natsu said as they all began to think back to that day.

…

Flashback

'It was raining that day and I was out with Happy and Lilly. We were on our way to the guild.' Natsu narrated. Rain poured down on Magnolia seven years ago. Natsu held an umbrella in one hand and Lilly's hand, who was four, in the other and Happy flying over him.

"So since it's raining, what do you want to do at the guild?" Natsu asked.

"Rainy days are a great time to have some fish." Happy said.

"How is that different from any other time with you?" Natsu said.

"Daddy, who's that boy?" Lilly asked as she pointed down the street. Natsu saw a little boy walking down the street. What he didn't know at the time was that was Ichigo when he was only nine. He looked weak as he wobbled in his steps and he had no protection from the rain. He collapsed and Natsu wanted to run to help.

"Happy, hold this and stay with Lilly." Natus said as he passed the umbrella to him.

"Aye!" Happy said as he grabbed it and held it over Lilly. Natsu ran over to Ichigo and tried to get him to wake up. "Kid, can you hear me?"

"Daddy, is he okay?" Lilly asked.

"Let's get him to the guild." Natsu said as he lifted the boy in his arms and brought Ichigo to his destiny.

…

The Guild

Natsu brought Ichigo straight to the guild and had Wendy take a look at him. Wendy asked for Levy's help for when she felt something strange about his power. Natsu and his friends gathered around to hear the news.

"Well, what do you think Wendy?" Erza said.

"No serious injuries. I think he's just exhausted and hungry." Wendy said.

"There is also something strange about his magic and I think I figured out what it is." Levy said. "It's a lost form of magic known as Spirit Slaying Magic."

"Spirit Slaying Magic? You mean like Dragon Slayer Magic and Demon Slayer Magic?" Gray said.

"In a way, yes." Levy said.

"Hey, he's starting to wake up." Wendy said and they all gathered around him. Ichigo opened his eyes and saw he was in a strange place.

"What is this? Where am I?" Ichigo said.

"You're in a guild. This is Fairy Tail." Erza said.

"You don't have to act scared. We're all friends." Lucy said.

"May I ask what your name is?" Erza said.

"It's Ichigo."

"It's nice to meet you little guy. So what were you doing out in the rain by yourself?" Natsu said, but Ichigo looked down and he looked like he was on the verge of tears.

"I don't think he wants to talk about it." Wendy said.

"But we have to do something. We can't let this kid out on his own." Gray said. "If he collapsed before, he might again. This kid needs some food and rest."

"There's more. His magic power is just flowing around." Wendy said. "I can feel it's unstable. I don't think he knows how to control it."

"Then it's settle." Natsu said as he patted Ichigo's back. "Ichi-whatever, if you've got a problem, we'll help you. Play your cards right and you might become part of the guild." That's the beginning of the story of one of Fairy Tail's greatest wizards.

End of Flashback

…

"You kind of jumped the gun as usual." Gray said.

"Luckily, Ichigo agreed to it and I don't think he's regretted that decision." Erza said.

"Ever since that day, you've treated Ichigo like a fourth member of our family." Lucy said. "I know for a fact that he sees you like a father."

"Yeah." Natsu said as he looked out the window as he thought about it and Natsu is proud of Ichigo like the father and son they see each other.

…

Karakura

"We should probably be heading back." Ichigo said as they finished their business and were leaving.

"You guys go on ahead." Uryu said as he hanged back.

"Is something wrong?" Rukia said.

"There's something I need to check out." Uryu said as he motioned for them to go on ahead. "I'll see you all back at the guild."

"Why?" Chad said.

"Who cares? At least we get a break from him." Ichigo said and walked off with everyone else following him. That left Uryu on his own.

'Something's been bothering me.' Uryu thought. 'Noches Espada is bound to make another attack, but I need to figure this out first. I need to find proof I need and if I don't, Noches Espada will win this war before it even begins.'

….

Ichigo: Suspicion and hurtful words are pulled out. It pains a person when they become what they hate and others talk about it in secretly. You're lead to believe one thing and someone else goes and does another without even knowing it.

Next Time: Hate What I Become

Ichigo: Rifts begin to form between those you hold special bonds with.