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

Twelve- Rukia's decision

Rukia stood there as Tensa Zangetsu vanished from my hand.

"Rukia are you all right?" I asked as I proceeded to stretch out my right hand.

"You're..... you're a..... but its not possible!" she stated as she swatted away my hand. Rukia clutched her zanpakuto hard in her hands as her knuckles turned white. I sighed softly as I had to explain myself and why I was a hollow. Rukia rose to her feet as she madly charged at me. Suddenly a blue blast caused Rukia's zanpakuto to fly out of her hands.

"Uryu don't you dare interfere. Its all a big miss understanding!" I snared as my voice was laced with my hollows as I turned looking at the Quincy shooting him a dark look. Uryu lowered his spiritual bow.

"And I suppose that you were going to let her attack you? God damn it Ichigo, I never knew that you were that crazy." stated Uryu. I simply shook my head going over to retrieve Rukia's zanpakuto. I brought it back at Rukia who stared at me in shock.

"Please just listen to my story first Rukia before you pass judgement. For the last seven years I have been this way. It all changed that fateful day when I died and yet was reborn like this." I stated. Rukia took her zanpakuto as I explained what happened seven years ago. "Not once since my death and rebirth have I harmed a living soul or attack any innocent beings. I use my powers to protect them. The only souls I do harm are hollows as I ingest the ones that are doomed for hell." I stated.

"And I take it that your father knows all about this?"

"Yes. He arrived a bit too late as the damage has been done."

"You said you eat hollow souls that are doomed for hell. How does that work?"

"Kisuke has a few ideas. He thinks when I consume these souls I only keep the bad ones within me. The souls that the hollow had eaten are freed. I haven't found out if its true or not." I answered. Rukia put away her zanpakuto as she didn't appear shocked when I said Kisuke's name. She finally called over her mod soul entering her gigai as I did the same with Kon.

"I trust that Kisuke has been helping you with understanding and training."

"Yes. He is the one who gave me a gigai this way I can somewhat resume a normal life. Observe me for a couple of days and you will see for yourself." I stated. Rukia sighed to herself as she told me that she would think about it. Rukia then walked off leaving me and Uryu to talk.

"Your nuts. I can't believe that you are allowing her to decide what she is going to do with you."

"Uryu this is between me and Rukia. I know that you may not approve of my methods and such but, I am trusting that Rukia will give me a chance to view my life. I have to prove to her that I'm not a threat to everyone."

"Ichigo you are crazy but I guess that you do have a point. By the honor of the Quincy, I will not interfere."

"Thanks Uryu. I will see you tomorrow." I stated as I walked off.

Latter that night I had heard the phone ring as one of my sisters answered it since my father had to go to Karakura General due to they were short handed and needed the extra help. I was in the middle of doing my homework.

"Ichigo.... phone. Some girl is calling you!" yelled up Karin.

"Kay.... I got it!" I shouted back picking up the phone. "This is Ichigo." I replied into the phone.

"Kurosaki this is Rukia." replied the voice over the phone.

"What's up Rukia?" I questioned.

"I just had a talk with Kisuke as he explained everything. If both your father and Kisuke feel that you aren't a threat, then I should see for myself. For one week I will be keeping my eye on you." replied Rukia.

"I understand Rukia."

"If I feel that you are a threat then I have no choice but to kill you. Regardless of who gets in my way or tries to stop me."

"I know that its your duty. Dont worry Rukia. I won't fight whatever decision you make. I guess that I will see you tomorrow." I stated as Rukia said goodbye before hanging up the phone. I sighed softly to myself.

*This is going to be a long week. How are you going to convince Rukia that you aren't a threat?* asked Shiro.

*I am not. I am just going to act like how I usually act. I'm not going to try to convince her that I'm not the bad guy here.* I replied.

*You figure if you try to convince Ms. Kuchiki that you aren't a threat then she will figure that you are trying to be shady and that you are a threat. Where if you act normal, she will see the truth for herself. Am I right Master Ichigo?* questioned Tensa.

*Correct Tensa. Why should I act any differently? I figure that Rukia will make up her mind one way or another.*

*Then I guess that we will have to be on our best behavior.* joked Shiro. I sighed once again as no doubt that this will be a long week.