This is a Bleach fanfiction story that I am teaming up with Openmonded15 (from fanfiction.net) to write. We do not own anything associated with the Bleach series and/or its characters. However this story is an original idea as some of the characters may seem a bit OC as we have also thrown in some completely OCC characters for this story. Please leave your comments and reviews telling us what you think. Thank you!

Key guide: bold - hollow voice, italic - zanpakuto voice, *mental speech*, "regular speech", 'thinking', bold italics - attacks, (author notes/translations)

Chapter four: hollowfication

Hakurai flew out over the Seiteitei as its mass amount of spiritual pressure causes storm cloud to form. Thunder and lightning clashed matching the creatures mood.

'An experiment... Don't make me laugh. These silly creatures honestly think that they can control me! I will show them. I am no mere experiment!' Hakurai thought to its self. Suddenly a large wicked grin stretched across his muzzle. 'Lets see how they feel when they are turned into the very creatures that they hunt and kill. Lets see how they react when they are forced to attack friends, lovers, colleagues, allies, and teammates.' Hakurai thought to itsself as it spread out its power, affecting the clouds, causing white rain to drench every inch of the Seireitei. 'No one shall be spared as they will all be under my power. No being in this world has the power to stop me. Not even the one who created me.' Hakurai thought to itself before its thick rich laughter arose causing thunder and lightning to echo out.

Meanwhile, Rukia and Ichigo exited the senkaimon, seeing the Seireitei covered with a very unnatural storm. Before they left, Rukia made both herself and Ichigo put on a brown cloak. Now, she is greatful she made that decision as the rain poured down on them both, but not getting them wet. White rain drenched down in buckets as Ichigo couldn't help but to feel that this storm was the cause behind everything that was happening in the world of the living.

'I have a bad feeling about this.' Ichigo thought to himself. In the distance the two of them could see someone standing in the rain. From the back of the head they could tell that it was Renji Abari, lieutenant to squad six commanded by Rukia's brother Byakuya Kuchiki.

"There's Renji. Perhaps he knows what is going on." stated Rukia as she flash stepped over to her friend.

*King stop her!* Shiro yelled out mentally.

*What... why?* Ichigo questioned. That's when Ichigo could feel a presence very similar to a Vizard. This caused Ichigo to cursed out suddenly as he quickly flash stepped to stop Rukia.

"Renji what's going on? What is up with this rain?" Rukia asked tapping Renji on the shoulder. His clothes were soaked in white blotches, along with his hair. Renji turned as sitting on his face happened to be a white hollow mask that resembled his bankai. His eyes were bright yellow. His lips were black and curled into a smile. Renji pulled out his zanpakuto which happened to be in its sealed state as he moved to strike Rukia. Rukia stood there unmoved as she couldn't attack a friend. Suddenly Ichigo pushed Rukia out of harms way as his zanpakuto clashed with Renji's. "Ichigo... what the hell?! Why are you attacking Renji? He's a friend!" asked Rukia.

"If you haven't noticed, I don't think Renji is aware of anything right now. Trust me, I should know how a hollowfication works," replied Ichigo. 'But one question remains how come Renji has a hollow mask on his face?' Ichigo thought to himself. Ichigo could sense that whatever was affecting Renji he knew this clearly wasn't a normal hollowfication. Ichigo then wondered if anyone else within the Seireitei was like this as well.

*Just wound them King. I don't know what is going on, but I have a feeling we can free them. They aren't like you and me, he doesn't seem to be able to control what's happening to him. Perhaps we can use the holding cell that once held Rukia until we can figure out what is going on.*

*Sounds like a good idea Shiro. Let's hope that we can find away to save everyone before its too late!* Ichigo replies.

"Long time no see, Ichigo. Why don't me and you have a little chat?" Renji chuckled to himself as he pushed Ichigo away from him. Without a second thought, Renji rushed for him again. As their blades clashed together, they both made eye contact as well. Ichigo could see his eyes were clouded, with a crazed look inside of them. They looked like he was a stranger to Renji, even though he knows full well that they know each other. He knew that his friend had transformed into a Hollow, but how?
Renji suddenly disappeared from view. The way Renji looked now, he couldn't let him get away from his sight. A slight breeze behind him as Renji appeared behind him. Ichigo jumped out of the way as Renji swung his zanpakuto past him. Renji just laughed in maniacal hysteria as he hacked away at Ichigo, trying his hardest to harm Ichigo. The last strike was dangerously close to him and he was forced to swing back. Ichigo's sword struck Renji on his shoulder. A small groan broke his evil laughter for a moment as blood seeped from his wound.

*Be careful, King. Don't hurt him too severely. Remember we need him alive.* Shiro commented. Renji lunged again for Ichigo, missing him only by a hair.

'There has to be a way to get him to stop without killing him.' Ichigo thought.

*We could possibly use a bakudo spell to hold him until we find a spot to keep him until we figure out what is going on.* Shiro suggested. It wasn't a bad idea, except that Ichigo was unable to use any type of kido. He would need Rukia to do it for him. He looked over at her. She was still in shock that Renji would even attack them like this.

"Rukia, I need you to use a bakudo spell on Renji we can get him somewhere where he can't do anymore harm to anyone else," Ichigo said.

"But. . . Th-this can't be Renji. He would never do this."

"Rukia. I need you to do this for me. Once you do this, we will make sure Renji will turn back into his old self. But we need to make sure he doesn't hurt anyone else first." Renji appeared behind Ichigo once again. Ichigo jumped out of the way, avoiding his blade. Growing irritated, Ichigo was ready to fight back. The only thing holding him back was that Renji's actions were involuntary.

"Why aren't you fight in' back Ichigo? Don't feel like it? Maybe this will inspire you to fight back." His blade began to flow red as he placed his hand on it. "ROAR, ZABIMARU!" He swiped his hand down his blade, awakening his zanpakuto's shikai. It broke apart into six segments with protrusions on both sides. We whips the blades at Ichigo, hard. Ichigo holds up his zanpakuto to block it. Renji's blades turns, and wraps around Ichigo. Ichigo jumps as Renji pulls the zanpakuto tight.

"Damn it, Rukia. Do it now!" Ichigo screamed. Renji's zanpakuto slammed down against his shoulder. He cried out in pain. The scream snapped Rukia out of her shock. She looked at Ichigo's bloody arm, and realized Renji must be stopped. Renji chuckled to himself as he called back his blade. That only angered Rukia.

"Bakudo Number Sixty-three: Sajo Sabuku!" Rukia recites. The words summoned long, thick strands of yellow energy. The strands wrapped themselves around Renji tight, disabling him from moving. He tried to struggle free, but was unable to.

"What the hell?" Renji struggled. Ichigo lightly ram his fingers against his wound. He left it alone, hoping it would heal by itself.

*You did a good job, King. Pick your battles wisely and we will figure out what is happening even faster.*

"Yeah," Ichigo sighed. "Let's just hope there aren't too many battles I have to fight."

"Ichigo, are you alright?" Rukia asked.

"I'm fine. We need to find a place to put Renji before the spell wears off."

They both stood there and thought a moment. There were many places in the Seireitei to hold him. But, where would be an easy place to go?

"What about the cell I was assigned when I was imprisoned?" Rukia suggested.

*Sounds god enough. It will hold him until we figure out what's happening at least.* Shiro stated. Ichigo agreed to the suggestion and picked up Renji. He heaved him over his shoulders and began to carry him to Rukia's old prison cell.