Title: Two Sides, Part 2 Fandom: Bleach Characters: Ichigo, Shirosaki, Urahara, More Warnings: Foul Language, Suggestive Behaviour Rating: R Words: 3106 Summery: It's all Miyuri's fault, but now Ichigo has to deal with his new reality
Shiro is pissed. No, he's fucking livid! How DARE Ichigo suggest he'd do something to the twins? Yes, he'd happily turn Ichigo into a bloody pulp, and those friends of his are definitely fair game. Then there is that father of his, who is practically begging to be hit. But those girls... no. Just no. Shiro wouldn't hurt them, he just wouldn't. It would be wrong for a reason he cannot name, but which he doesn't doubt in the least.
[Spoiler (click to open)]The Asauchis that Ichigo "chose" (or did it choose him?) is his hollow? How does that work? Does it mean he's now consciously accepting his hollow?
I was all set to do some fan girl squeal for Ken/Shuu but....ouch. And why is Shuuhei still hung up on/defending Tousen?
Oh Toshiro! You are a good kid, but really I think you're fooling yourself. You can't stop dreaming and dreams can help give you focus.
Over all this chapter felt a bit more....superficial then all the revelations about Ichigo's past, but at the same time, it's set up multiple story lines which I will be very interested to see develop. So, yeah, not really satisfying, but still things are moving forward and I want MORE!!!!
The latest chapter of Bleach is out and we have answers! But now more questions as well. And it's interesting that one oft eh biggest fan assumptions has been dispelled. Que fanbrat meltdowns.
Seriously! I don't want to say much if others re reading it. But....URYU!!!!!! Oh gods oh gods oh gods. What the fuck? Seriously?! oh this is going ot be BAD. But I'm glad Ichigo got his answers and now has his head in the game again. But...URYU!!!!! Gah, you know this will mean a LOT of tears!
And now I'm rambling, but seriously, go read it it. And if you aren't reading Bleach then START!!!!! Heh :P
Title: Normalcy is... Fandom: Bleach Characters: Lots, Ichigo-centric Warnings: None Rating: PG Words: 178 Summery: Ichigo has lunch with his friends.
Sitting on the roof for lunch is just what they did. It didn't matter what else was happening, what kind of reality threatening events are going on. If Ichigo and his friends are at school, they would eat together in their claimed spot.
It's a comfortable routine, a little bit of normality in his otherwise weird-ass life. Not that he's complaining. Not after everything with the Fullbrings and getting his powers back. He will never complain again about not being normal. For him, normal is destroying hollows, performing konso to send souls to the Soul Society and protecting his town; his loved ones. So is sitting on the roof listening to Mizuiro talk about his latest adventures with his older girlfriend and lady acquaintances as Keigo flails madly.
The faintest hint of a smile curves the teenager lips out of their perpetual frown as he watches the familiar display. Yeah, the substitute shinigami decides as he leans back against the chain link fence behind him, he can definitely live with this version of normal.
Title: Understanding Fandom: Bleach Characters: Ichigo/Grimmjow Warnings: Slashy implications Rating: R Words: 552 Summery: Ichigo thinks on his relationship with Grimmjow.
If they knew, they wouldn't understand.
Well, Chad might. The large teen often understands Ichigo better then he does himself. And he has no doubt that Chad would support him. But they rest...
No, maybe he's wrong. It's not that they wouldn't understand. It's that they wouldn't approve. Renji would probably yell at him. Uryuu would lecture him. Or maybe just make his glasses glint at him. Urahara would have something to say, no doubt and probably be the one guess exactly what was going on. Orihime would give him a worried look and keep asking if he was sure he was doing the right thing.
He knows he is. He knows.
Rukia would lose her shit and try to beat some sense into him. of that he has no doubt and it's all the more reason to make sure she doesn't find out. He maybe a war hero with staggering abilities, but when faced with the petite shinigami none of that matters. He smiles, thinking how she could reach him even in his darkest times. So why was it that he'd turned to another?
"Hey! Stop daydreaming, Strawberry," Grimmjow bellows at him as he fires another cero toward the teen. The hollowfied youth bats it aside easily with Zangetsu and realizes that it only happened because his sparring partner had held onto it a few seconds extra before throwing it.
This is why it's not Rukia. Rukia does know him and there is a bond between them, but at the end of the day, she can't be what he needs.
Grimmjow on the other hand...
The Espada launches himself at Ichigo, his hands curled to bring the claws of the resurrección form to bare. He's going for the throat, snarling as he closes the distance. His hollow self begins to laugh in that eerie voice. It likes Grimmjow. It likes him a lot. It likes the fact that he can draw blood and the arrancar will do the same, that it's a struggle for dominance every time them meet.
Ichigo likes it too. Grimmjow is honest with him. Nothing is hidden. He will call him on his stupidity, never biting his tongue, never second guessing what it is that Ichigo needs to hear; what he can handle. Somehow he just always knows. That is why he's in Huaco Mundo, sparring with his one time enemy.
There is a flurry of motion as the Espada tries to get around the Ichigo's blade. Finally he bounces back and lets out three ceros in quick succession. None of them are more then half strength, given how long they've been fighting, but they don't have to be. They force Ichigo down in the air, disorient him enough that Grimmjow can get behind him, grabbing his sword arm and binding it to his chest. At the same time, sharp teeth bite down on the junction of Ichigo's neck and shoulder. He goes limp, letting the arrancar support him as they head down toward the sand dunes.
A bite to the neck is the agreed upon signal. The first to accomplish that is the winner of the fight. They put it in place because otherwise they'd be too banged up for different kinds of fun. The kind of fun his friends really wouldn't understand at all.
Title: When Tomorrow Comes Fandom: Bleach Characters: Ichigo, Renji Warnings: Foul Language Rating: PG-15? Words: 717 Summery: Renji is drunk and it's Ichigo's job to get him home.
Seireitei. That place in the Soul Society where the Shinigami live. And work. And apparently stumble back to after getting drunk. Really drunk. What the hell had Renji been thinking? Letting Matsumoto talk him into a drinking contest. Everyone knows the busty woman can out drink any three men.
Since Ichigo had been visiting at the time of the impromptu celebration (and he still has no idea what was actually being celebrated), he'd found himself dragged along. And then made fun of when the server gave him fruit juice rather than sake.
The teen had huffed and been glad enough when his friends found other targets for their mirth. He almost felt bad for Shuuhei, except for his he really didn't. Not when it really is true that the guy is all work and no play. And definitely not when he saw the way the Lieutenant’s eyes lit up at the arrival of his captain. Kensei then proceeded to glare everyone else into submission or something similar, before HE started teasing his subordinate about being a workaholic.
And so it went for much of the night. The teasing was never malicious, but Ichigo was happier when it wasn't focused on him. Toward the ends of things, the teen had been thinking that he should take off, but Rukia informed him that he'd have to take care of Renji. When Ichigo spluttered a protest the petite Shinigami had smacked him over the head a couple of times, shouting about the duty of friends. There had been nothing for it but to capitulate.
So that's why Ichigo is currently stumbling along as he helps the very drunk Renji toward the quarters of the 6th. It would be amusing how the redheaded Lieutenant is gesturing and mumbling, if the bastard wasn't so damned heavy! Ichigo groans as he makes his way toward the man's designated quarters and hopes to kami that the jerk hadn't left it a sty again. He really doesn't want to break an ankle trying to get the asshole to bed.
But as soon as he slides the door open, Ichigo facefaults. “Sty” is far too mild a term. Heaving a heartfelt sigh, the teen shuffles forward, keeping his sandal clad feet on the ground and pushing various crap before him as he makes his way toward the futon he can see in the corner. Thankfully it's not far. He just has to get there and then his duty to his friend is done.
Half way to his goal, the teen almost does trip as he stubs his toe on something best left unidentified. His eyes bug out as he bites down on his lip to keep from crying out in a very unmanly fashion. Taking a deep breath, he steadies himself, not easy with Renji still trying (and failing) to walk. Screw it! He runs the last few steps and dumps the redhead's ass on his futon in an unceremonious heap. He hoped the asshole gets a kink in his neck!
Ichigo pulls himself straight, stretching out his back when a strong hand wraps around his ankle and pulls. With a startled screech, the boy finds himself falling down onto the futon next to the inebriated Lieutenant. Before he can do anything, the teen feels surprisingly strong arms wrapped about his middle and pulling him in close. Renji is mumbling something about Captain Kuchiki and then starts slobbering on Ichigo's neck in what might have been intended as a kiss but wasn't even close.
“Hey let go, you asshole!” The teen howls, utterly mortified at his friend's behaviour; his arms are flailing as best they can, given that Renji has him in a vice grip.
He pulls back his leg, about to heel kick the jerk in his thigh and give him the charley horse of a lifetime, when a very loud snore sounds in his ear. Renji passed out? But his hold on Ichigo hasn't relented in the least! Which means the teen is still very much trapped, damnit all!
Sighing, Ichigo settles down. At least it's a comfortable enough position and his head is on the pillow. But oh man, Renji is soooo going to pay for this in the morning. The teen begins plotting his revenge even as his eyes drift closed.
Hey guys, I found a picture of Urahara and Ichigo (YAOI) that just BEGGED to be turned into an animated icon. However it really needs a caption panel and I'm drawing a black. Any suggestions?( It's mostly work safe....sort of.....Collapse )
I have a question and I'm looking for opinions. There is no right or wrong answer here. Rather, I'm tryign to get a feel for what readers think as I want to avoid using things that throw them out of teh story.
You see, I have a quandry. My new love, Bleach, has many characters with non-standard hair colours. Now, reading bleach fanfics, I've noticed that writers are using some interesting terms like bluenet (or bluenette if it's a female Grimmjow) and orange head (I've seen that a lot of Ichigo). Now to my mind these work fine, but that could just be from my level of exposure, which is pretty high these days.
So what I want to know is how do other people feel about such descriptors? Does it work for you? Or does it throw you out of the story?
I survived! Cons are great fun but oh man they take a lot out of you. Even more so when it's hard to breath! Stupidbreastsneedingtobebound......GRRRRRR.
Anyhow. So I spent too much money and bought myself *5* Bleach Stuffies. I just couldn't resist the cute!
And I cosplayed as Ichigo from Bleach. I did two versions, Shikai (sorry about the shitty lighting)
And Execution Grounds
I was absolutely tickled with how many people stopped me and asked to take my picture. I was even more surprised that not only was I the only Ichigo, I was one of only four Bleach characters.
Is you want to see the rest of the pics you can find them on my Photobucket account.
So now I'm back home, and Kitties are doing well. Coz is still sneezing but is FAR more energetic and Eeyore seems to have put a LITTLE bit of weight back on. I got reports from my dad earlier today that said Eeyore was playing with the string, which is just so awesome!
And now it's back to mundanity. I took this week off work to give myself recovery time and I will be seeing about posting some fics up.
I know I haven't been around. Yes I suck. Sorry, sorry.
The thing is, I also haven't been idle. I have several fics that I've been sitting on because I'm wanting to give myself some lead time once I start posting. I know I'm bad for getting distracted and not finisheing a series. After all, it only took me HOW many years to finish Forced Awareness?
In any event I DO have two beta'd bleach fics, and I'm sending the next part of Do-Over verse to the beta. So something will be up soon.
Until then, expect a rant about DC comics and an explanation of why I've made the switch to manga.
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