Hidden Desire

The Ambush

~Ichigo's POV~

It was pitch black out as I walked home after defeating a low class hollow. The streets were quiet, not even crickets were heard in the eerie silence that lurked around me. I was never one to be afraid of the dark but something felt off. It was as if something was watching me, following me and I couldn't shake them off my tail. After about 20 minutes of walking, trying to get rid of any stalkers, I realized I was just being a wuss. 'Why would someone be watching me this late at night? Quit being such a baby and go the hell home', I thought.

I entered Kurosaki Clinic and decided to head straight to bed. I've been pretty drained the past couple days. Even if I had 12 hours of sleep the previous night, nothing would stop me from being tired. Hopefully I'd feel better in the morning, it's probably just the stress from worrying about my sisters with that clown of a father. With that thought, I drifted off to sleep and awoke in my inner world.

I looked across the endless sea of skyscrapers searching for the part of my soul that summoned me here. It seemed as if I was all alone in my mind scape but the laughter that was all too familiar filled the air. I looked around and reached for Zangetsu on my back, readying myself for a challenge. Even if there was no place to hide, the hollow knew how not to be seen.

~3rd POV~

Finally, Hichigo appeared in Ichigo's perifrial vision and sparks flew from their Zanpaktu's collision. In a condescending tone Ichigo asked, "What the hell do you want now?". The hollow simply gazed back at his King as his smirk grew from ear to ear. Without any hesitation, Hichigo swept his leg behind Ichigo's making the berry loose his balance, hit his head on the ground, and drop Zangetsu all at once. Before he could react, Hichigo straddled his King and pinned his wrists above his head. "I just wanted to have a little fun Ichiberry". The hollow then pried open Ichigo's mouth and emptied a strange, purple elixir down his throat making the tan-skinned male turn green. Ichigo's eyes began to roll back while the surrounding buildings shook and everything faded into darkness.

~Hichigo's POV~

Sitting on his desk, my eyes wandered over my sleeping King's body. "My Strawberry won't even know what hit 'em".