Hollowed Soul

Eleven- truth comes to light

Author Notes: I claim no rights or anything associated with the Bleach series and/or its characters. This story is completely my own idea as it is told from Ichigo's point of view. Some of the characters maybe a bit OC so please don't hate. Please leave me your comments and reviews telling me what you think. Thanks!

Key Guide: "regular speech", 'thinking to ones self', (translations), *mental speech*, italic-spirits speaking, bold-hollows speaking, bold italics-attacks

Eleven- the truth comes to light

The next morning I awoke to the sound of my alarm clock ringing loudly in my ears. I reached over to turn off the alarm but ended up breaking it as usual. I swore to myself underneath my breath as I got up heading to the shower before getting dressed for school. I was not in the mood to head to school today as I had no idea how Rukia planned to keep an eye on me. After my warm shower, I proceeded to get dressed in my high school uniform for Karakura High. I went back to my room as I grabbed everything I would need for school placing them into my backpack. Once I was set, I went downstairs to find Yuzu making breakfast while Karin was helping her. My father was reading the paper while drinking a cup of coffee.

"Morning Ichigo!" called out Yuzu and Karin in unison.

"Morning. Dad, I am going to need a new alarm clock as I broke it again." I stated. My father looked up at me sighing softly.

"Ichigo that's your twentieth alarm clock."

"I know. I can't help it if they break because of my strength. Its not like I can control it." I replied running my hands through my hair.

"I will head over to Kisuke's to see if he managed to create a heavy duty alarm clock. I should also warn him about the shinigami." replied my father. Suddenly we could hear a glass plate breaking as Karin and Yuzu looked at us in shock. I shot my dad a look as if saying 'way to go'. I knew that these two would worry about me.

"Karin.... Yuzu..... don't worry. The shinigami has no idea about me. She thinks that I have been marked by a hollow. She doesn't know that I am actually a hollow. She also thinks dad is the one who has been sending souls to the Seireitei." I stated as I got up to pick up the shattered plate.

"But Ichigo, what happens when this shinigami finds out what you truly are?" questioned Karin.

"I will worry about it when it happens. Just keep your fingers crossed that things will work out for the best." I replied. Yuzu was crying as I hugged her after I had gotten rid of the broken plate. "Please stop crying Yuzu. I will be fine." I stated. Yuzu tried to give me her best winning smile. But I could see the worry in her eyes. 'I hope for their sakes that nothing happens to me as I don't think they can take the thought of loosing me again.

I went to school expecting Rukia to be there. But I didn't even sense Rukia's presence. But I knew that she had to be around somewhere. I could see Uryu approaching me as he looked troubled.

"And what's your problem?" I asked.

"There happens to be a shinigami presence within town. I sensed it last night." Uryu stated.

"I know. She happened to barge into my room late last night. She is under the impression that I have been marked by a hollow. She was sent here to discover the truth about what has been sending spirits to the Seireitei. Let alone the high amount of hollow activity within the town. So for a while I have to lay low and hope that she doesn't discover the truth about me." I stated.

"So where is this shinigami?" asked Uryu. I didn't get to tell him as the bell rang forcing us to take our seats. Seconds later the teacher came in with Rukia. I knew that Uryu could tell that she was a shinigami. I just hoped that Uryu was a bit wiser and didn't do something stupid like attack Rukia. I knew that the Quincy had a grudge against hollows and shinigami alike. Of course I happened to be an exception to the rule since I had save his ass twice.

The day seemed to start off normally as Keigo tried to hit on Rukia. I was surprised that Uryu didn't openly attack Rukia. Finally school let out as I seemed to breath a sigh of relief. I hoped that the sooner Rukia could finish her investigation, the sooner I could return back to my normal routine.

"I don't know how you can be so calm Ichigo knowing that a hollow is after you." Rukia stated.

"It's because I don't let things like that worry me. Especially after my mom's death because of a hollow. Thank goodness my father came when he did or I would have been hollow food." I stated. Rukia couldn't tell that I was lying. Suddenly a loud fearsome roar that seemed to come from a hollow. Rukia let out a sharp curse as she took out a mod soul pill popping it into her mouth. Rukia's soul separated from her gigai as she unsheathed her zanpakuto.

"Chappy protect Ichigo as I deal with this hollow." called out Rukia to her mod soul. The mod soul saluted Rukia as the shinigami moved rushing towards the bat hollow. The bat hollow laughed at Rukia as it lept into the air.

"Go ahead shinigami and try to reach me." stated the hollow.

"Dance Sode no Shirayuki!" called out Rukia as her zanpakuto transformed becoming all white. Rukia poured her reishi into her zanpakuto. "Tsugi no Mai, Hakuren (next dance white ripple)!" cried out Rukia as she unleashed a blast of ice at the hollow. The hollow instantly dodged it as it let out a shrill cry.

"Pour little shinigami. You have no hope of defeating me by yourself. Lets see how you do with an army of hollows. One of us maybe lucky enough to take your life." laughed the hollow as more hollows descended. Rukia let out a sharp curse as she tried to fight off the hollows. I couldn't stand by any longer and watch Rukia fight all of these hollows. I had to do something.

*King don't tell me that you are doing something foolish like helping her!* Shiro shouted at me.

*Do you expect me to sit by and watch her die? I have the power to help. Its my duty, I swore to myself that I would help anyone if I had the power to do so.* I stated.

*Of course we are with you all the way Master Ichigo no matter what happens.* stated Tensa. I feed myself from Chappy's grip as I pulled out my own mod soul popping the pill into my mouth. I could see all of the hollows swarming Rukia. Tensa Zangetsu instantly formed in my hands as I quickly gathered as much reishi I could handle.

"Getsuga Tensho (moon fang heaven piercer)!" I snapped unleashing a large blast from my zanpakuto. Rukia's eyes widened when she saw me in my soul form. "Is this a private fight or can anyone join in?" I asked as my voiced was laced with my hollows. The attacking hollows backed up in fear as they clearly knew what I was.

"It's you! The vastro lorde who fight against its own kind. Why have you teamed up with the humans?" asked the bat hollow.

"My reasons are none of your concern. I won't stand by and watch you kill this shinigami. She is under my protection." I snapped at them as my reishi flared out violently. "Getsuga Tensho (moon fang heaven piercer)!" I snapped as I swung Tensa Zangetsu hard unleashing my reishi at the remaining hollows. The bat hollow let out a sharp curse.

"The master is not going to like this!" he stated as he flew off. My attacked destroyed any remaining hollows as I turned towards Rukia.

"I guess that the secret is out!" I stated flashing a brief smile at Rukia who stood there in total shock.