Chapter 2: New Friends

Ichigo was able to find a cave after about an hour or so of walking and found that no one was inhabiting it. He walked inside and went to the back of the cave where the moons light didn't shine in. Ichigo sat next to the wall and started talking to Orenji.

"Okay Orenji. I'm somewhere safe. Now what?" Ichigo asked.

"Cool. Alright, close your eyes, drown everything out and come to your inner world." Orenji said in his usual tone.

Ichigo nodded and closed his eyes. He focused on his inner world and drowned everything else out around him. For a few seconds, he sat there in deep concentration until he heard Orenji again.

"You can open your eyes now Ichigo."

Ichigo did that and found himself back on top of the floating rocks. Only this time when he looked around, he saw multiple floating rocks amidst a bright plain of orange clouds and a white sky. Ichigo looked around and was amazed that his inner world was so peaceful and actually quite beautiful. He looked over and saw Orenji laying on the same rock as before. Ichigo smiled in his mask and jumped over to the relaxed dragon.

"Alright then." Orenji started as soon as Ichigo landed in front of him. "Ready for a good ole fashion training montage?"

Ichigo cocked his head in confusion to what he was just asked. "What's a montage supposed to be?"

"Meh, forget it, String's just gonna skip this part anyways. Let's just get to training." Orenji started as he saw a very confused Ichigo.

Captain's Meeting

As the captains stood in place, the head captain walked in and sat down in his usual chair. He banged his cane on the ground to start this meeting.

"It seems that the hollow invasion was successfully deterred and the remaining hollow are either being hunted or retreating, correct?" He asked to the four captains that were present at the invasion sight.

"Yes head captain." Toshiro answered first. "Though we did encounter a Vasto Lorde among them."

Other than Kyoraku, Ukitake and Kenpachi, everyone was surprised by this information. It didn't take long for the questions to emerge from everyone in the room to the four. The head captain banged his cane on the ground and released a portion of his spirit energy to get them to stop their questioning.

"Captains Hitsugaya, Zaraki, Ukitake and Kyoraku, step forward and explain to us of this Vasto Lorde and it's power." The head captain ordered. The four captains stepped out of line and the first to explain was Toshiro.

"I was the first to encounter the hollow. For some reason it had the body of a child and kept stating that it didn't want to fight. When I went in to deal with him, his speed was unlike anything I've ever seen before. I would even say that he far surpasses captain Soi-Fon's speed." Toshiro finished, noticing that said captain was more than a little insulted.

"I'll be the judge of that." Soi-Fon said with a hint of venom in her voice.

"Then you'd be very surprised then." Kyoraku said with a grin toward the now fuming captain.

"One of my officers encountered the hollow after he had," Ukitake cleared his throat, "evaded captain Zaraki with his speed." If looks could kill then Ukitake would have been dead ten times over by now. Ukitake continued. "Rukia told me that the hollow said that his name was Ichigo Kurosaki, and that he wasn't involved in the invasion. As a matter of fact, she told me that Ichigo said he was brought here by accident and didn't want to fight anybody."

The words confused the other captains. They didn't expect the first Vasto Lorde in a century to be passive, or even a child for that fact.

"I don't think I've ever heard of any other hollow with that particular name before." Aizen started while rubbing his chin. "I might have to find this child for later." He thought to himself.

"You've been uncharacteristically quiet captain Zaraki." Unohana started to the man. "Did something of importance happen to you when you fought this child?"

There was an uncomfortable aura coming from the first and current Kenpachi as they locked eyes to each other. Everyone else started feeling uncomfortable at the exchange of looks. Kenpachi sighed and decided to answer with a scoff. "Little brat's fast and strong I guess, but he's too much of a coward for my taste. Running away from a fight like that."

The tension subsided between the two and the head captain spoke again. "What happened after he eluded you?" He asked to Ukitake.

"He opened a garganta and left for Hueco Mundo." Ukitake answered.

"We may not have a way to that world yet, but until that time is to come, we shall ignore this Vasto Lorde." The head captain said as everyone looked at him with confusion in their eyes. Even Aizen, Tousen and Gin were surprised. "This hollow appears to have no interests in fighting any of us, so there is no reason to hunt him down. We will monitor any other potential invasions and be prepared for anything this time. This meeting is dismissed." He banged his cane down and the captains left the meeting room.

As they left, Gin walked up to Aizen and started to ask what his thoughts were on this situation.

"I honestly don't know Gin." Aizen said while placing his hand under his chin. He actually and genuinely didn't know what to make of this. He hadn't received any new information on any new Vasto Lorde in the past century, so unless this one was very good at hiding his energy, Aizen had nothing. Gin could see the actual surprise on Aizen's face and knew that if his double cross would work to its fullest, he would need this Ichigo Kurosaki on his side, and fast.

Squad 13 Barracks

Ukitake walked back to his barracks when he spotted Rukia walking to him. He noticed her concerned look and wondered why she was like this.

"Captain Ukitake." She started with a bow.

"Rukia. What is it?" Ukitake asked her.

"I was about to ask just what the head captain ordered on the Vasto Lorde." Rukia asked as she looked down to her feet.

"The head captain has ordered that we ignore this particular hollow since he showed no intention of attacking any of us." Ukitake said with a smile.

Rukia sighed in relief at his words and looked up to her captain. "That's good to hear."

Ukitake cocked his head back as he heard her response. "Rukia, would you mind telling me why exactly you're okay with this news."

Rukia was like a deer caught in the headlights. She opened her mouth to speak but no words came out. Ever since Ichigo told her about his current situation at the time, Rukia was starting to wonder if he truly was just a lost child or a hollow that really didn't want to fight. After a moment of silence from her, she finally spoke to her captain. "I just don't think that we should fight a hollow who looks to be frightened by things he shouldn't be afraid of. When I faced him, he could have killed me in so many different way, but when I was prepared to face him, he just looked terrified."

Ukitake placed a hand on her shoulder and smiled down to her. "Don't worry Rukia. Unless he attacks, Ichigo Kurosaki will be left alone."

Rukia smiled at her captain and bowed. She turned and walked away, hoping that Ichigo would never attack them.

Squad 10 Barracks

Rangiku was laying on the couch in her captains room, thinking about when she saw the small hollow. She couldn't shake how cute he was and how harmless he was as well. It frustrated her at how much she actually wanted to get a better look at him. She layed there and remembered the look of helplessness and fear in his movements. He wasn't some hollow who just so happened to be a Vasto Lorde, he was really just a child who was scared.

"I can't believe I feel sad for him." She said in a low tone.

"What was that Rangiku?" Toshiro said from his desk. He was sifting through paper work while he sat there.

"Oh nothing captain." She lied while smiling at him. "Just wondering when I'm going to meet Nanao for some sake, that's all."

Toshiro shook his head and continued with his paper work. Rangiku stood up and left the room, wondering just what the small hollow was up to right now.

Squad 11 Barracks

Yachiru was still on Kenpachi's shoulder as he walked to his squad barracks. She was very confused right now at what she was feeling right now. All she could think about right now was how cute that hollow that stepped on Kenpachi's face was. He was not only cute and fast, but he was also strong. Strong enough to best Kenpachi without even fighting him, and strong enough not to fight any of the other captains or lieutenants.

"Hey, Kenny." She started in an uncharacteristic tone.

"Hmm?" Kenpachi said as he caught her change in tone. He had noticed that ever since the hollow left that Yachiru's mood was very different now.

"Did grampa say to kill the orange hollow?" She asked while looking away to the sunset.

Kenpachi sighed at the very mention of the Vasto Lorde that embarrassed him. "Nah. He said to ignore em since he didn't really attack anybody."

Yachiru seemed relieved at the news and Kenpachi could tell that something was very wrong with this situation.

Hueco Mundo

"I can't believe we did all of that hunting and still didn't get stronger." A deer adjucha said in an annoyed tone.

"For once I actually agree with you on something." A lion adjucha said next.

"That actually surprises me that you two are getting along for more than five seconds." A snake adjucha said last.

"SHUT UP SUN SUN!" The two shouted at her.

"You three never cease to make me laugh." A teal haired centaur Vasto Lorde giggled out. This caused the three to stop their bickering for a short time.

"Good job Neliel." A blond Vasto Lorde walking beside Neliel said while patting her on her front leg. "Now, let's all get back to the cave and rest for now."

She received nods from the four and they all walked back to a cave not far from where they were. When they reached the entrance, both Vasto Lorde stopped, causing the three adjucha to do the same.

"What's wrong master Halibel?" The lion adjucha asked the blond with concern in her voice.

"There's a Vast Lorde in here, and a very powerful one at that." She answered. The three adjucha cringed at the news. Whenever anything made both Neliel and Halibel tense was usually something they couldn't even comprehend.

"You three stay behind us and give us cover." Neliel said to them as she and Halibel made their way in. They were followed by the three.

They made their way to the back of the cave where the faint energy of the Vasto Lorde could be felt. They readied themselves when they could feel it growing and around a corner. Both Neliel and Halibel looked at each other and nodded, then sonidoed to the source of the energy. They stopped in their tracks when they saw that the Vasto Lorde not only was just sitting there, but also a child. They looked back at each other in confusion, not knowing what to do.

"Did ya'll win?" The deer adjucha asked from around the corner when there was nothing going on.

The three looked around the corner and saw the small and cute Vasto Lorde just sitting there. The three walked up to Halibel and Neliel and they all looked down to the child, wondering just what exactly he was doing here. Their wonder was stopped when the child started to move his arms. Halibel and Neliel stood in front of the three adjucha in a defensive way as the Vasto Lorde stretched his arms into the air. His bones in his arms and spine popped loudly as he was about to get up, until he saw the five standing in front of him. Ichigo stared at them in confusion as they didn't do anything but stare at him. After a very awkward silence, Ichigo decided to say something first.

"Um, hi." He said while waving his hand to them.

The five looked at each other in confusion then back to the child. He didn't look all that intimidating, but he was still a Vasto Lorde. Neliel decided to make the first move after another moment of silence.

"Hi there. Is there a reason you're in our cave little guy?" She asked him.

Ichigo looked around the cave and was blushing in his mask. "I'm so sorry. I didn't know that anyone lived here. I just thought it was abandoned."

"What's your name little guy?" Neliel started as she relaxed and knelt down to him. "Mine's Neliel Tu Oldelschwanck." She pointed to Halibel. "That's Tia Halibel, but I just call her Tia. And these three are Emilou Apache, Franceska Mila Rose and Cyan Sun Sun."

"I'm Ichigo Kurosaki." Ichigo said to her.

"So why were you here in our cave Ichigo?" Halibel asked him while crossing her arms.

"Well I was training in my inner world so I can learn to control all of my powers." Ichigo explained.

"Your inner what?" Apache asked while cocking her head to the boy.

"Well that's what Orenji calls it." Ichigo scratched the back of his head.

The five were even more confused and looked around for anyone else in the cave. When they saw no one else, they looked back to Ichigo and he sighed.

"Orenji is in my head. He's my inner hollow." Ichigo explained.

"An inner hollow within a hollow?" Halibel questioned. "That doesn't make any sense."

"Well if what you say is true Ichigo," Neliel started. "Then are you here to prepare for a fight?"

Ichigo shook his head to her. "I'm just training to know how to defend myself."

"Well if that's the case," Neliel smiled at him. "Then would you like to stay with us?"

The four behind her gasped and Halibel grabbed her by the arm. She dragged Neliel away and the three adjucha followed. Ichigo watched as they were conversing about what Neliel asked him. From what Ichigo could tell, they seemed to be good friends. Both Neliel and Halibel didn't seem to command neither Apache, Sun Sun or Mila Rose to do anything, and they seemed to be a very tight unit rather than a master slave deal. Ichigo was under the assumption that Neliel had to be the strongest out of the group since she offered Ichigo to stay with them. Ichigo didn't really mind staying with them. He knew he had no other place to go and the thought of having friends again sounded pretty great right about now.

"Staying with five chicks?" Orenji started with a chuckle. "Lucky you Ichigo. At least now we know that particular power won't work on most hollows."

"True." Ichigo started in a low tone so the others couldn't hear him. "I still don't get what an aphrodisiac is, but whatever I guess."

Before Orenji could continue his teasing, the five walked back over to Ichigo. Halibel stepped forward first.

"Despite what Neliel said, and how we feel about allowing a Vasto Lorde stay with us," she sighed and looked over to a smiling Neliel then back to Ichigo. "We'll allow you to stay with us on one condition." Ichigo tilted his head to her. "I want to see just how powerful you really are. I'm challenging you to a duel outside, right now."

Ichigo looked at her with a surprised look behind his mask, but he nodded either way. He stood up and they made their way out of the cave. They walked far from the cave and over a large sand dune. Both Halibel and Ichigo stood in the center of it and stared each other down.

"Are you ready, Ichigo Kurosaki?" Halibel asked him.

Ichigo got into a fighting stance while having his hands un-clenched and in a claw like fashion. "Ready when you are."

Halibel raised her massive blade and swung down. A torrent of water came toward Ichigo, but he jumped up in the air to avoid it. Halibel was slightly impressed by his reflexes, but not fully impressed yet. She fired another torrent toward the airborne child only to see Ichigo cut through it with the greatest of ease with his bare hands. The water also turned into mist at the contact of Ichigo's hand, which surprised everyone down below. Ichigo smiled behind his mask and started to fall down to Halibel, using gravity to get to her instead of his speed. She readied herself and went for a slash when he was in range. To her surprise, Ichigo dodged it and landed on her blade. She was now face to face with him only for Ichigo to jump off her blade and kick her in the back with incredible force. She flew back several meters and crashed into the sand. Ichigo landed and saw the blond woman stand up with a surprised look on her face. He smirked behind his mask and saw her lift her blade up again, pointing it straight at the boy. He used his incredible speed to sit onto her blade. They were all stunned by his abnormal speed, realizing that it wasn't a sonido. Ichigo poked her in the forehead and cocked his head to the side.

"I'm pretty sure this means I win, right?" He asked her.

Halibel realized that Ichigo now had the win since he could do whatever to her before she could even react. She sighed to him. "Yes. You can stay with us from now on."

The other girls were actually very surprised at what they had just witnessed. They went over to the two just as Ichigo was getting off of her blade.

"That was amazing." Mila Rose said to him first.

"I never thought anyone other than master Neliel could beat master Halibel." Apache said with a hint of excitement.

"That was very impressive." Sun Sun said.

"Thanks." Ichigo said while scratching his head. "That's actually the first actual fight I've been in since I got up here."

"Really?" Neliel asked him. He nodded to her. "Wow. Small, strong, fast, powerful, and passive? A very rare combo here in Hueco Mundo. Since we're out again, do you want to come train with us?"

Ichigo nodded to her and the now group of six made their way farther out in the white desert. Unknown to them, a few sets of eyes saw just what happened. A tall and skinny bone adjucha with long claws saw what just happened and left to inform his blue haired leader. In the sky, a bat winged man with black fur and an emotionless looking mask saw what happened and wondered if this boy could give him a challenge. Off in the sands far away from the group was a spherical device with a camera in it. It was recording for a certain surprised captain.

There's Chapter Two For Ya'll. Hope Ya'll Enjoyed It.

So Apparently When I Put The Pairing On Request In The Summary I Was PM'ed Three Times To Give Ichigo A Harem. So That's What I'm Gonna Do.

No Lemons Though. Mainly A Harem Off Of How Cute They Think He Is And His Other Power I Briefly Went Over Involving An Aphrodisiac Ability. That Power Will Be Explained In Depth Next Time. Also, He Will Be Turned Into An Arrancar Either Next Chapter Or The One After It.

Actually, Scratch That. Chapter Four Is When He And The Others Will Be Arrancar.

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