Part 3 Cya latter... Cya soon...Sorry, Cya latter
"Mhhghrrr..." A groggy sound escaped Ichigo's mouth as he tried to push himself up, instinctively heading toward the window. Muscle memory kicked in—the routine of opening it for his dad's ridiculous entrance.But then he stopped. No familiar swish of movement. No satisfying thud of a body hitting the ground.And that's when it hit him.Snapping fully awake, Ichigo's mind flashed to the events of yesterday. His eyes darted around the room, quickly taking in his surroundings. It was the same place he'd been dragged to the day before—only now, it was noticeably, almost startlingly, cleaner.Still, something was missing, or some people were missing.I.E:His kidnappers.Sliding off the bed, Ichigo paused, puzzled. Why would they bother giving him a bed in the first place? The thought didn't linger long— as he winced, clutching his head as a sharp, searing headache tore through him.For several long moments, he stood there, gritting his teeth, waiting for the pain to ebb. His breathing steadied, and eventually, the stabbing sensation dulled to a faint, manageable throb.As the fog cleared from his mind, Ichigo straightened up, rubbing his temples. ' What the hell is going on ? ' His eyes scanned the eerily pristine room, trying to make sense of his surroundings. The strange quiet gnawed at him, setting his nerves on edge.Finally deciding not to push his thoughts too far, he muttered to himself, "Alright... first things first, find out where the hell I am. "And so he started exploring the building, which he found pretty spacious and empty, with the water turned off and electricity turned off.The place seemed abandoned, and if he remembered correctly, which still brought him headaches.'And if I remember it correctly it was abandoned by the woman... whose name was... Kyra right ?' Ichigo thought with a grimace.Still, aside from his headaches, Ichigo found absolutely nothing, including his kidnappers.' Did they really just leave? ' The incredulous thought that crossed his mind, and for a moment, he wasn't sure whether to feel relieved—or deeply suspicious.After all, who kidnaps someone and then leaves them alone ? Even if this is his first time being in this type of situation, he is fairly sure that you don't leave your victim alone and leave the front door open, which he can confirm by literaly openning it right now, letting the bright sunlight poured in, making him wince and shield his eyes.And once more looking behind himself to confirm that there was no one behind him, he takes a step outside and quickly closes the door as quitle as he could, after looking around, he find himself in a random alley, which he doesn't recodnize, as it looks like any other generic alley he walked trough and beat up thugs at.He took another step forward, scanning the area for any sign of his kidnappers or where he might be.And then he took another, and then another, an another, another, another, anotheranotheranother,Step after step, faster and faster, until his walk turned into a full sprint. His head darted in every direction, scanning alleys, rooftops, and street corners. Before long, he was weaving through a crowd of people.Some spared him a confused glance before returning to their own business, dismissing him as nothing more than a teenager rushing to school.Soon, after spotting a familiar street sign, Ichigo finally found a road he recognized—one that would lead him home. His legs kept moving, but his mind was racing even faster.' Who the hell were they ? ' he thought, frustration bubbling to the surface. ' She claimed she was a Substitute Shinigami, but there's no way. And what the hell was that? Kido? I don't remember any Kido that forces someone to talk... though it wouldn't surprise me if one exists. ' The memory of his own voice spilling secrets against his will made his head hurt, just remembering that incident. ' Is that why my head hurt so much ? 'The thought flickered through Ichigo's mind, only to be interrupted as his eyes caught the familiar green roof of his house in the distance, seeing the roof he pushed himself to run faster.Running at the speed of 28 miles per hour, Ichigo noticed something strange—hadn't it rained yesterday? ' Then why is it so dry now ? ' This thought nagged at him as he ran, recalling the heavy rain forecast he'd heard on the news. His memory was a bit hazy, but he was certain he'd seen it rain.' Fuck it, it doesn't matter, ' Ichigo thought. ' The only thing that matters right now is getting home and talking to Dad. He has to be able to do something. ' Is what Ichigo thought, remembering when his father had managed to hold off Aizen, and that's without the use of a bankai !And there was no way his dad didn't have a Bankai. To be a captain—which Ichigo was sure Isshin had been, judging by the white haori draped over his shoulder—you needed to have a Bankai... unless, of course, you were Kenpachi.As Ichigo approached his house, he took a moment to glance around, scanning the area to ensure he hadn't been followed. The last thing he wanted was to drag his family — sisters — into danger. Satisfied there was no one lurking in the shadows, he opened the door."DAD!?" Ichigo's voice echoed through the house, hopeful that he'd find Isshin lounging on the couch smoking or dealing with yet another hypochondriac in the clinic who thought their cough was fatal....And silence was the answer to Ichigo's yell."Dad?" he called again, his voice echoing through the empty house. He began searching every room, his steps quick and deliberate, checking the living room, the clinic, and even the kitchen. No sign of him.Finally, he knocked on his sisters' room doors and peeked inside, only to find them empty as well. 'What the hell? Where are they?' Ichigo's worry deepened. It was Sunday, a day his family rarely left the house. Now more than usual, well aside from his dad, but his sisters ?Something is off.' I need to find Hat-and-Clogs. Damn it, I should've gone to him first. He has to know about other Substitute Shinigami. That might even explain how he knew how to restore my Shinigami powers in the first place...'As thoughts raced through Ichigo's mind and he headed toward the door, he suddenly stopped. His eyes drifted to his mother's picture, hanging silently on the wall, untouched by time yet heavy with memories...'Damn it, Dad... You should just take it down,' but just as Ichigo thought that, a pang of guilt swirled in his chest."Cya later, Mom," Ichigo whispered softly, his voice barely audible as he made a silent promise to visit her grave again as his time with her had been cut short...' In life and in death... ' The words surged into Ichigo's mind, unbidden and sharp like a whisper carried on a razor's edge. He clutched his head as a searing pain tore through his skull, his knees nearly buckling under the weight of it.' Dammit, the headache is still not gone ' Ichigo thought with a grimace as he stepped into the clinic to find something for his headache before making his way to the kitchen, he quickly downed some acetaminophen with a glass of water, the bitterness lingering on his tongue as he hurried back out the door, sprinting towards Urahara shop......' Karin ? 'Ichigo froze, staring in disbelief as his younger sister stepped out of Urahara's shop.For a moment, his mind struggled to process what he was seeing. He knew she'd been spending hours away from home — From him — lately, but he'd always assumed she was at a friend's house, playing football, or doing something—anything—ordinary.Not this. Not interacting with Hat-and-Clogs.Snapping out of his shock, Ichigo realized Karin was already halfway down the street, turning the corner. Without a second thought, he bolted after her, his original purpose forgotten.All that mattered now was his sister—and the unsettling question of what Urahara might have involved her in.Anything connected to that man, anything, was bound to be dangerous." Karin ! "The familiar voice stopped Ichigo dead in his tracks, just as he was about to round the same corner Karin had passed moments earlier.Instinctively, he leaned to peek around the corner, though a small voice in the back of his mind warned him that lingering like this might make him look suspicious enough for someone to call the cops. But none of that mattered now—not when he heard it.Yuzu's voice.When was the last time he'd heard her? A month ago? Maybe longer?Karin, at least, would say goodbye or spare him a glance before heading out. But Yuzu? She hadn't so much as looked his way in what felt like forever.And sure enough, when he peeked around the corner, there they were—his little sister, Yuzu, smiling brightly, her face glowing with happiness. Beside her was Karin, her expression softer than usual, a faint gradient of a smile tugging at her lips.That expression... An expression so similar to her mother's...He missed it, he missed her smiling at him like that when he came back home, he missed it so much...Oh Go-*BOOM!!!*Unfortunately, he was knocked off his feet as a shockwave appeared literally from nowhere, blasting winds everywhere, and even some windows shattered as the ground was uprooted.Ichigo once he got up from his knees saw his view of his sisters was suddenly obscured by a thick, swirling smokescreen of pulverized concrete, as if something dropped from a high attitude onto his sisters, more specifically Karin.Panic instantly folded Ichigo as he already knew what had happened, a hollow most probably appeared and targeted Karin because of her above-average Reiatsu levels.' FUCKING DAMMIT ! ' Ichigo screamed in his mind ignoring the pain it had brought, thinking of everything he can do as he started booking it to the last position he saw his sisters at...But...' What the fuck CAN I even do ?! ' Ichigo thought knowing he had no chance if it really was a hollow, who is he kidding its definitely a hollow...Fuck' Dammit, why isn't there a shinigami here dealing with it ?! ' Ichigo screamed in his mind as he saw his sister being held up in the air, her eyes looking terrified, as she started saying something he barely heard as his ears were ringing slightly from the shockwave." I... I killed you ! " Karin screamed, making Ichigo make a mental note to scream at Urahara and his dad for allowing his little sister to fight soul-devouring monsters, who will take away her chance at even having an afterlife, shitty may it be.Wait...' Shinigami... Urahara... Urahara should be around ! ' Ichigo thought through the pain in his head, as he was about to scream for Urahara before he saw his sister spasm in the air before she was thrown into a building falling onto the glass on her side, unconscious.The sight sent Ichigo into a blinding rage. He sprinted faster than any human should be able to, his fists clenched with unrelenting fury. Without hesitation, he slammed his full strength into the spot where the Hollow was most likely standing. His instincts were right—his knuckles collided with the familiar, hardened surface of a Hollow's Hierro.The sheer force of Ichigo's punch sent the invisible creature skidding backward, its weight gouging deep scars into the already ruined road. From the impact alone, Ichigo could tell—this Hollow wasn't ordinary. Its size and mass were well above average hollows—which are already massive— something he knew all too well from past encounters.Still, ' This is my only chance, ' Ichigo thought, his mind racing. He knew the Hollow was likely still in the same spot, and if he lost track of it now, his chances of survival could vanish entirely.He dashed toward the end of the skid marks, drawing on every ounce of his experience—from his time as a Shinigami, countless street fights, and those relentless sparring matches with Tatsuki — which often felt more like excuses for her to beat the crap out of him. Timing it perfectly, he calculated the precise moment to strike for maximum impact, and actually landed another hit, and the hollow — which he is unable to see — skid back even more, and he brought his other fist forward as quickly as he could, but as soon as his third hit connected.Finally he is being a protector agai—" Kuhfff ! " was the sound Ichigo produced as the air was forced from his lungs as a massive fist slammed into his chest, sending him hurtling backward through the air.He crashed into a building with a resounding thud, the impact denting the structure and jarring his brain from the abrupt halt after being launched, making it rattle in his skull." Hwa—Cough! Cough! " The only sounds escaping Ichigo's lips were ragged and desperate as he struggled to draw air into his lungs. Each attempt to breathe brought a sharp, stinging pain, and he inadvertently choked on the blood rising in his throat, forcing it out in violent, hacking coughs." Thud, Thud! THUD ! " ' WHuSH iSH T=Hgat $0unD ? ' The thought barely took shape in Ichigo's scrambled mind, fragments of coherence slipping through the haze of pain, as his ears tried to relay information to his brain, but failed. His body instead sent signals through his eyes, trying to focus on the source of the sound. Squinting upward, he saw...His eyes widened, the shock of what he saw making his brain reboot.A hollow...It was a hazy image of it, a mere outline against the buildings, the dust in the air. But he could see it clearly...A hollow...He was able to see everything through it, the buildings, the dust in the air, But he SEE'S it"Cough!" He threw up another blob of blood from his mouth. This time, he saw it—really saw it—and it hit him:He's dying......'Ah, right. When a soul is close to destruction, it becomes stronger... that's probably why I can see it...' Ichigo remembered the words Urahara told him on his first day of training...Urahara... Where is he? With how fast he is, he should have been here already. There's no way someone like Urahara could miss a hollow so close to his shop.Eh, probably doesn't matter...You know, he's actually fine with death. At least then, he'll finally get to see his mom. He'll definitely see her—in whatever afterlife lies beyond Soul Society if it even exists...Ye this is fine...Finally when he saw ghosts again...He will die...And it's fineFinally ! When he finally felt like a protector again...He will die...It really is fine....He will really see his mother right ? Right he has to...He's dying...People who die have to have an afterlife...Everyone has to have an afterlife... Right...This is fine... No this is right...Definitely.Definitely...Ye... Definitely...' Cya soon... Mom 'Was the last thought that passed Ichigo's mind as he was ready to accept his death his mouth trying to morph into a smile, trying to be happy to see his mom again..." — yOU dAM hUUMan, Yourre Not eveN LiSTENing to me ! Still Credit whEre CrediTT is Duee, Tha punch WasnNT Half BAAd ...— "' Oh, I can also hear them now also... I wonder if it just sounds like that or since my spirit perception is that weak ' Ichigo thought with a hint of amusement, still trying to force a smile...He needed to go out happy; otherwise, he might just become a hollow immediately when he dies... Yeah, definitely. It's not because he's scared. Its because if there's a chance he can become a hollow after Mugetsu — Hollows are soulless themselves right ? right,— so he shouldn't risk becoming a monster and risk seeing his mom, definitely not because he's not scared of dea—" KhhhKK " Is the sound his body made as the hollow picked him up, it struggling with out his will.... ' Guess it survival instinct 'Ye, definitely because of instincts..." Khahaha de— Kfuuu " He split out blood again..." —WhAt aREEE YUUU LAUUGHINGGGG ABOU—! "Blink...Blink..Blink. Blinking was the only thing Ichigo could do, as he had a familiar broad sword in front of his eye, sticking through the hollow's head and mask being held in the hands of a woman standing on the back of the hollow..." Jesus kid, You sleep a whole week and then wake up just to die ? Youth these days " ...Huh...Kyra — His kidnaper — saved him, who knew there were such nice kidnappers " Khahahahaha. "Thats funny..." ... Ok now I have to agree with the hollow, what the hell are you laughing about ? Your mind didn't break right ? " Kyra, his savior, asked — and he didn't know himself right now — as she pulled her sword out of the hollow and jumped in front of Ichigo reaching out her hand to him obviously asking if he needed help, which he clearly did, but just as he was about to reach out his hand — what other option did he have right now ? with him lying in his own blood— this scene actually reminded himself of something he did in the past, when he sliced a hollow apart and then came to a lost spirit asking if he's alright as the hollow disintegrated behin—Wait a minute...The hollow.Its body wasn't breaking apart into black particles. He could see it clearly now, even through the haze of blood loss and pain should have made his vision worse on the brink of death it he saw it more clearly than ever, the hollow's body remained almost completely intact, aside from its head.Panic surged through him. He had to warn her. He couldn't let someone else die because of him."BE—Blugh!" But sadly his words died in his throat, drowned in another wave of blood he coughed up violently. At the same time, the hollow's remaining eye glinted with a sinister red light.With a sudden, desperate motion, the creature swung its massive fist down, aiming to crush Kyra into paste." Swish ! " Before the hollow's fist could connect with Kyra, a streak of blue light tore through the air. An arrow struck the hollow squarely in the head, shattering it into oblivion. The body lingered only briefly before disintegrating, its remnants dissolving into Reishi particles.' Ur—Yuu ? ' Ichigo thought, his mind racing as he turned toward the direction the arrow had come from. He expected to see the familiar sight of Uryu: blue-tinted black hair, glasses glinting sharply, and an expression teetering between disdain and exasperation, likely ready to berate him for nearly becoming hollow chow.But as Kyra tensed beside him, already turned toward the same direction—when had she even moved?—he saw someone entirely different.A man with white hair and glasses startlingly similar to Uryu's stood in the shadows with a bow in his hands. The resemblance was uncanny, enough for Ichigo almost to believe Uryu had an unknown twin brother he never talked about."I didn't know Quincy were allowed to interfere with Shinigami matters," Kyra said, her voice cold as steel. Her broadsword rose defensively before her, and Ichigo noticed a faint green Reiatsu—green? That's a first—beginning to radiate from her.The Reiatsu streaming from Kyra's body wrapped around her blade, solidifying into a sheath-like glow. It reminded Ichigo of when he used to charge his Getsuga Tenshou—a memory that made his fingers twitch reflexively."Shinigami matters?" the Uryu look-alike repeated, his tone laced with mock confusion as his gaze swept theatrically left and right. He then turned back to Kyra before opening his mouth again "I don't see any Shinigami around. All I did was clean up the trash you conveniently overlooked." He punctuated his remark with a slight tilt of his head toward the hollow's last location, the faint trace of disdain lingering in his expression.Kyra let out a sharp chuckle at his retort, shaking her head in amusement. "Please," she said, her tone dripping with confidence. "You really think I'd let some weak hollow with sub-par regeneration land a hit on me? I had it handled."The man parted his lips, either to fire back with another retort or perhaps to question if his resemblance to Uryu extended to their sharp tongues. But before he could utter a single word—"Cough! COUGH!" Ichigo's raw, violent coughing shattered the moment, his body wracked with spasms as the nauseating warmth of blood flooded his lungs, each hack a struggle against the suffocating tide.As his eyes fluttered open—squeezed shut moments earlier by the force of his coughing—Ichigo found the Uryu look-alike and Kyra standing right in front of him, their faces etched with concern and wariness.The woman reached out, her hand moving toward Ichigo, but before it could make contact, the man swiftly caught her wrist. Her glare snapped to him, sharp and unyielding, before she yanked her hand free with a forceful shove and quickly , she pressed her palm firmly against Ichigo and spoke a single word, her voice steady and commanding:"Sleep."And as his eyes started to feel heavy, he could only think one more thing...' Sorry mom... Looks like ill cya later 'To be continued !So... uh what ya guys think ? 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