Hey there folks, it's me SoulNinj4 here, as usual i'm here to bring a new chapter to you all. I had many new idea that came to mind about this story, and i just had to put them up in this new chapter.
But before that, there is a little something i have to get out of the way s first. This is pertaining to everyone who reviewed my story, mainly to those who didn't like it.
Don't worry this is not a hate response or anything, i'm just stating that….I understand.
I understand that not many people are a fan of yaoi or yuri, and i understand that i may come under fire for it, honestly i kind of expected it.
But there are things that most don't know about me and my views on life, as a 25 year old man, who has experienced much in my young life, i happily say that i have been on both sides of the playing field, i have experienced love in both relationships, and in my conclusion, it didn't feel any different, i felt equally loved in both relationships and it was a wonderful experience, the point i'm getting to for this.
There is no such thing as choosing who to love, there is no control over who you love, whether if it's a man or woman , it's about how you feel, and you either go with the flow, or you hurt yourself more that what over a million people who judge you could do in a lifetime, the same thing goes to my stories, as a man who's Bi, i will express love in the stories i make, be it gay or straight.
Now i'm sorry if some didn't come to like the fact that Ichigo may have a gay relationship, and much prefer to have him the same, but i'm not going to do that, i like to keep thing's different, different relationships, different attitude, you know just different things from the original, a few things i might keep the same, but i like to diversify, and let me just add one small detail about me, despite my traits, i am also a realist, in the stories, you can get everything you want, such as life, if you think it's a good story and want to continue reading, but do not like yaoi, then skip the scenes of the lemons or the romance, i'll give out warnings, but if you don't mind, then please enjoy and i hope it gives you a perspective that so many people always overlook or always block out.
Love is love, where ever you may find it, whomever you find it with, it's the same thing, no matter how you slice it, it's an unpredictable and unstoppable force that can even be killed by hatred, for it conquers all in the end, even when hatred is paramount, in time it will give way to love, so except yourself for who you are, and go with the flow, for it will save you the ultimate pain of loneliness and sadness.
Now on to more important things. Let's get this story underway shall we?
The Soul Dragon
Chapter 2
First day as a Shinigami
Darkness was all that could be seen around Ichigo, he had came to this place the very moment he fell asleep, from there of it just got stranger, there were four distinct voices that he could hear, all of them asking if he knew their name.
''Who are you?'' He asked out to the voices.
He got no answer as the voices stopped, for a second before a rather deep voice spoke.
''It seems he can hear us, won't it due for now gentlemen?'' The voice asked.
''Yes, i guess that will do for now, besides i've always wanted to see out wielder'' A young voice answered.
''I agree, this should be enough.'' another voice sounding exactly like the previous voice answered.
''Hmm, yes, i think he has gained some strength, and should hear of us now, lets go meet out wielder.'' The the last voice said, the last one sounded, the last one sounded similar to the first voice, but a bit more calm.
Just as Ichigo was about to ask who they were, four figures appeared right in front of him.
One figure appeared to be a man who look like he was in his mid thirties, he had long black unkempt hair, and he wore what looked like a black cloak that could suck in any light around it, and finally her wore a pair of semi- transparent sunglasses to finish the look.
The new were actually two men who looked much younger than the first, they were identical twins, they both had black hair in an identical style, their fangs were lengthened, and their eyes had fierce dragon like slits that make them look fierce, however from a closer look they seem to hold more playfulness than fierceness,
They were outfitted in different color ChangShan clothing, one was red, while the other was green, they smiled at the red head.
''Hey there Ichigo.'' One of the brothers said.
''It's a pleasure to Finally.'' The other continued.
''Meet You.'' The first finished.
Ichigo looked at the twin a little amused by their way of finishing each others sentences, he felt like he would get to like those two very quickly.
Before he could speak, the last figure appeared, he looked just as old as the first man, however, the man had a soft smile on his face on his face, he had long brown hair that was tied in to a long braid down his back, he looked a little bit younger that the first man, but older than the twins, his aura was very calm and collected, much like himself.
His clothing consisted of clothing much like the twins, only it looked more monk like, the shirts sleeves were long and covered most of the mans hands, the pants covered the feet, except for the toes, which showed the man prefered going barefoot.
''Hello Ichigo.'' The man said. ''It's nice to finally meet you in person.'' The man said with a smile.
Ichigo looked them over and spoke.
''Okay, just who exactly are you guys?'' He asked.
''We are your Zanpakuto's Ichigo, the manifestations of your soul.'' The First man answered.
Ichigo's eyes widened at the man words, he had heard about the weapons that the SoulReapers used in order to defeat and purify Hollows, he would have never imagined that he would have spirits of his own, it answered the question why he absorbed so much of rukia's power.
''Look's like i'm going to have a long talk with dad.'' He said to himself, however the others heard him and chuckled a little, while the first man just smirked.
Ichigo turned back to them. ''So if you're my Zanpakuto's, i'm pretty sure that i probably wouldn't be able to hear you yet?, am i right?'' He asked.
The Cloaked man nodded. ''You are correct, however, it seems you've managed to gain enough strength in order to hear at least one of us, it also depends on how much of a connection you have with us in a partnership, it's important to grow a connection with us in order for us to help you better, and grow stronger together, we are more than just weapons.
Ichigo nodded fully understanding what the man said. ''Right, you're parts of me, you're like extensions of myself.
The four men nodded. ''Always so quick to catch on, that's what i like about you.'' The cloaked man said with a small smile.
The twins stepped up towards Ichigo and smiled a playful smile as they reached their arms over his shoulders, (Think of being stuck between the Hitachiin brothers.)
Ichigo smiled as he liked their playful and friendly aura. ''So you'll be my first partners?'' He asked.
'''Yup, The Name's Long Zhi Zhao (Dragon Talon), pleasure to me you partner'' the now named Zhao Said.
''My name is Long yubiao'' (Dragon Maw) The other twin said, i really look forward to seeing what you got, don't disappoint us.''
Ichigo looked thought for a second as he heard the names, he smiled as he figured out the symbolism of their names.
''The dragons greatest weapons, it's jaw, and it's can't avoid both.'' He said. The men looked at Ichigo with interest as he spoke. he continued.
''Even if you were to dodge the Fangs of the dragon, the wind will strip all movement, and the claws will rip you apart.'' Ichigo finished.
''No truer words could be spoken.'' The middle aged man said with a smile, his respect raising for the boy a few more levels.
Everyone suddenly felt a pull, and sensed a bit of danger from outside the mind scape.
''Hmm, it seems you might have to fight more sooner than expected.'' The cloaked man said.
Ichigo nodded. ''You two ready?'' He asked.
''Let's do this partner.'' The twins said in unison.
Ichigo faded from his mind scape, back to the real world.
(In the real world)
Ichigo opened his eye's just has he could here his father jumping into his room to wake him up.
'Ugh, this is getting ridiculous.' He thought as he got up from bed, reacting quickly he redirected his fathers kick causing the man to spin in mid air, the man hit the ground hard groaning in pain, the red head chuckled as he walked away.
''you really should stop doing that, it's really bad for your health.'' He said as he walked down the stairs to eat breakfast.
Ichigo reached the dining room to find Karin waiting at the table, while Yuzu was cooking at the stove, however he was surprised to find Rukia sitting at the table talking with Karin.
The raven haired girl noticed Ichigo. ''Oh good morning Ichigo.'' She greeted happily.
Ichigo snapped out of his slight shock, and sat down at the table while looking at Rukia expectedly, showing that he wanted and explanation from her a little bit later.
''Morning everyone.'' He greeted. ''What are we having this morning?''
Yuzu smiled. ''I'm making a different recipe for an omelette, it's called the colorado omelette, it' s time i tried something different anyway.'' She said.
Ichigo was impressed, he knew his sister was a great cook, but to actually try different cooking from a different countries culture, he found himself actually salivating at trying a different kind of food.
Isshin came down the steps like nothing ever happened, which was no surprise to them, Ichigo knew because of his fathers spiritual power, the redhead had knowledge of his father being a former SoulReaper, he was surprised by it at first, but he got use to it, and actually saw Isshin as more than just a crazy, immature, father, he found out that Isshin was keeping life with in the family, and he succeeded in doing that.
''Making a american breakfast huh?, they're actually pretty nice, i traveled there once, their food may be unhealthy at time, but their absolutely out of this world, i actually kept an old cook book of all types of American cooking.'' He said.
''Really?!'' Yuzu asked a little excited, she always wanted to try new food.
''Sure, i help with some of them when we make some dinner tonight.'' Isshin answered.
Ichigo smiled as he watch the exchange, 'Mother, i hope your watching this, despite losing you, were keeping everything together, i just wish you were here to join us here.' He thought as he shed a small tear.
He didn't know that Rukia watched the redhead, she could tell that something happened in the boys past, and sometime it takes a long time for them to get over what ever happened, she put it in the back of her mind, promising to find out what happened when he was ready to tell it.
After an hour of breakfast and small talk, everyone went on about their day, Ichigo and Rukia decided to go to town for the day, they both knew that things might get a bit hectic this day, since the level of spiritual energy was on the rise again.
''Im pretty sure that you felt the level of spiritual energy raising.'' Rukia asked in a serious tone.
''Yeah, felt it this morning.'' Ichigo answered, ''Am i right in guessing that this could draw out some hollows right?'' He finished.
''Exactly'' Rukia answered. Just as she answered that, the phone she carried started going off.
Taking out the phone, he eyes widened as she looked. ''Damn, they're coming in more faster than i expected them too.'' She cursed.
Ichigo was slightly surprised, but smirked. ''Looks like i get to see some action more sooner than expected huh?'' He asked.
Rukia smiled at her new friends antics. ''Yeah, Let's go.'' She said as she took out a badge, Ichigo raised his hand.
''Hold on for a sec, Let me try something.'' He said. The red head spun his arms in a circular motion, and raised his right foot of the ground, he suddenly slammed his fist into his left hand and stomped on the ground, Immediately his real body fell as he astral projected his soul out of his body, in his Battle clothing he wore that night when he finished off the hollow.
Rukia smirked. ''You're just full of surprises aren't you?'' She asked in amusement.
Ichigo smirked before he turn serious. ''Which way?'' He asked.
''Not to far from here.'' She answered. ''Just follow the Spiritual pressure.''
Ichigo nodded he started running off towards the area at top speed, Rukia quickly following behind him.
It didn't take long for the two to reach the area, They caught sight of a huge hollow stalking the soul of a young boy, who was quaking and crying in fear of the beast.
''Someone please help Me!'' The boy yelled as the beast opened his mouth to devour the kid, Ichigo quickly jumped in and kicked the hollow sending back a good few feet.
The Child looked up to find Ichigo standing right in front of him. ''You alright kid?'' Ichigo asked as he smiled at the child, the kid nodded and smiled happy that someone came to save him.
The reprieve was short however, as the hollow roared, now angry that someone would interrupt his meal.
''Alright guys, lets get this done.'' He said.
'You got it partner.' The Twins said.
Ichigo unsheathed his Dao swords, and spoke as he focus his spirit energy, Rukia's eye's widened as she felt the energy rise.
'It can't be, He's already achieved Shikai?!' She thought.
''Let the fangs of fire rise and rend all asunder… Let the winds of destruction howl, and cut down all who oppose me… Long YuBiao!...Long Zui Zhao!'' Ichigo yelled.
His spiritual pressure peaked as he finished his incantation, The color of the clothing changed on Ichigo's attire, Parts of his clothing turned red and other parts turned green, some how it managed to mix together, thankfully not hurting the boys fashion sense.
The Dao blades make the biggest changes, The once common blades, not looked like bladed forged in hell, the swords still kept it's curve, however they grew in size and the edge was serrated, each blade had a handle design that looked like the blade was coming from it's mouth.
Rukia looked at Ichigo amazed, she was worried, but at the same time awed at how powerful he had become over a short amount of time.
She turned her attention to the hollow as it began it's charge towards ichigo, the red head quickly intercepted the beast and began cutting it down, a whirlwind of wind and flames was all the beast could see, i instantly felt the pain, the cuts and burns appeared all over it's body, Ichigo finally aimed for the face and slashed the mask in two, the beast screamed in pain and fell to the ground dead, it's body began to decompose a moment later revealing a soul of an young man.
Ichigo powered down and his swords returned back to their former state before he sheathed them.
The boy who watched was amazed at the red heads strength, he had never seen anything like it, the guy took down the monster in just a matter of seconds, and didn't even look tired, his thoughts were interrupted however as he saw the soul that came from the monster.
''Nii-Chan?'' He asked.
Everyone turned to the boy as he said that. ''Ryo Nii-Chan, is that you?'' He asked.
''Ken...'' The now named Ryo whispered.
''Ryo Nii-Chan!'' The boy yelled as he ran towards the man.
''Ken...Oh ken, i'm so sorry, i did that to you, i didn't have control over myself.'' Ryo Said in sadness.
''It's okay Nii-Chan, i know you would never hurt me.'' The boy said has he hugged Ryo, the man hugged back.
Ichigo Smiled at the scene, happy that the two reunited.
The man turned to Ichigo. ''Thank you for stopping me from hurting Ken, i don't think i could like with anymore guilt.'' He said.
''More guilt?'' The redhead asked. Ryo nodded.
''Yes, you see some time ago, my brother and i were in a car accident, while i picked him up from school, we both had died from out injuries, for the longest time i blamed myself for Ken's death, next thing i know, i start to lose my mind and my memories, and as you can see, i turned into that beast you saw before.'' He explained.
Ichigo felt sorry for the man, he didn't know how he would feel if he lost his sisters, he knew he had to help them.
''Don't blame yourself.'' He said, ''Things like this happen, i do remember hearing about that accident, the man who hit you was a drunk driver, that situation was not your fault, you were not responsible for that, the man who hit you was.'' He said.
''That right Ryo Nii.'' Ken Said. ''I don't blame you, we didn't know it was going to happen, i would never blame you.''
Ryo looked at his younger brother and smiled as tears spilled from his eye's. ''Thank you Ken...Thank you so much.'' He said happily.
Ichigo cried a little as he continued to watch, channeling Chi to his hands, he touched both of the brothers head's. ''It's time to move to the next life.'' He said. He began his chant.
''Oh unfortunate one's who have died before their time, may you find eternal peace in the next life, may your souls find happiness.'' He finished.
The two boys closed their eyes and smiled as their souls felt at ease and at peace, it only took a few seconds before their bodies decomposed and turned into white butterflies, and flew off into the sky.''
Rukia watched as she was entranced by this beautiful display, she couldn't take her eye's off the two souls as they disappeared into the sky, she could help but shed a few tears as she watched this, once the souls were gone, she turned to Ichigo who was watching them reach their final resting place.
'Such strength, skill, and knowledge, it's amazing that he could learn how to use his power so quickly, he may be able to take out one of your captains if he continues like this, with his wisdom, he could match the commander with time.' She thought.
She walked up to Ichigo. ''That was by far the most beautiful konsol i had ever seen, impressive for a rookie.'' She said with a smile.
Ichigo smiled as well. ''Thank you.'' He said. Rukia continued.
''Well thankfully, that's it for any hollows for right now, we should know when anymore of them come up...sooooooooo...Want to eat somewhere?'' She asked.''
''Yeah, I have a large metabolism so i kind burned off most of the food i ate this morning from just that fight.'' He answered.
With that Ichigo and Rukia went into the city to go about their day, unknowing of the future that awaited them.
(Finally done, whew...Well okay i know i made this a little short, but there is a reason for that.
First reason is that i kind of ran out of ideas for that chapter, i was going to put in some interaction between Rukia and Ichigo and get things to more of a brother sister relationship between Ichigo, Rukia, Yuzu and Karin, plus i'm going to do it on the next chapter.
Second in need sometime in order to play out the whole situation with the hollow hunting down you know who...I you don't know who it is then you should smack yourself. anyway i was going to make the scene different since our main character won't have much trouble dealing with hollows.
Third is because i am really busy, i've been at job corp for over a year and i'm almost graduated, i really have to get thing done, and set before i walk the stage, i've already been busy enough as it is, and i doubt i'll get some time off soon until christmas break.
Anyway, i hope this will satisfy you for a bit until i can make the next chapter, and i promise to make this one long and more detailed.
Well i gotta go, i'm tired as hell, and i'm about to lay my ass down.
until next time this SoulNinj4 Signing off. Ja Ne!