The fox and the hunter

19- Ichigo's mark

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Chapter 19

Ichigo sank his fangs deep into Shiro's neck as his mark began to slowly began to appear on the hollow of the hunter's neck.  Ichigo's body began to shape shift into his true form.  Ichigo's body stayed human as nine complete tails with a dark flame dancing around it.  A bone fox sat firmly on his head while his hair grew longer as his eyes took the same appearance as Shiro's. Ichigo's fangs and claws lengthened fully as his mark began to take form which looked like heart with a small dagger going through it.  On the heart was the number one.  This was the base of what Ichigo's name meant "One who protects".  Finally Ichigo with draws his fangs and erection from Shiro as he collapsed off to the side right next to his mate falling asleep.  Shiro had also fallen asleep resting next to Ichgio as the fox's head was resting on his chest.

The next morning Shiro awoke feeling a heavy weight on his chest.  Shiro slowly sat up to see Ichigo now in his full form resting comfortably on his chest.  Shiro's eyes widened as he was now seeing Ichgio in his full form.  Shiro gently stroked Ichigo's hair causing the forest guardian to purr.

"Good morning Ichigo." Shiro smiled gently kissing Ichigo on the lips. 

"Good morning Shiro.  I am sorry if I got a little rough last night." replied Ichigo.

"It is all right Ichigo.  Just my neck hurts a little bit."

"It is because of my mate mark.  I have marked you as my mate.  It tells other demons that you belong to me." replied Ichigo.  Shiro rubbed where Ichigo had placed the mate mark feeling the mark firmly on the hollow of his neck.  Ichigo looked a bit sad about placing the mark on Shiro without his permision.  Shiro casually lift Ichigo's face to look at him.

"Ichigo it is all right.  I don't mind being your mate.  I have to admit that you very attractive in your full form." replied Shiro causing Ichigo to blush as he allowed Shiro to get up. 

"What is on the plan for the day?" asked Ichigo.

"I have to go to the hunters guild to report in what happened and stuff." replied Shiro.

"Should I come along?"

"If you feel well enough.  I don't want to force you to come along.  But however, if we come upon a human civilization I want you to transform into your fox form to escape notice form other people.  I fear that they will try to kill you." replied Shiro.  Ichigo nodded his head as he heard the voice of the woods speaking to him. 

*Go with him Ichigo.  You will need to stay close to him in order to complete the destiny that has been foretold about the two of you.  With you fully regenerated we can allow you to have full access to any forest and woods.* stated the spirit.

*Thank you.  I shall not disappoint you.* replied Ichigo as he shape shifted into his human form.  "Shiro I am coming with you."  stated Ichigo as Shiro smiled tossing Ichigo some of his clothes to wear.

"If that is what you have decided.  I am not going stop you." replied Shiro as he got dressed into some clothes.  He then took off to prepair for the trip.