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Tortured Soul	By : Lord_Xusecer Category: Bleach > Yaoi - Male/Male > Renji/Ichigo Views: 3064 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Edited: 8/02/12: Fixed spelling mistakes, as well as grammar mistakes. Hopefully it's a little less jarring now and easier to read.

Chapter 3

I got to the place that Rukia said humans called school, which I think is weird seeing as how they don't practice mastering their Zanpaktos, learn Kido, or even have simulation battles. I guess I just don't get the point of having to learn about math, science, history, or anything like that. I never had to. All I had to do was fight hollows, since I joined the academy in the Soul Society. Anyways imagine me, trying to fitting in. I pride myself on being the different one, the one that stands out from the rest. I'm in no way a follower I do my thing. Which is why it seems like I'm the only one wearing a sixty outfit in the school? Yeah it will be okay. Oh and by the way I should introduce myself, it might help for those who are asking who I am. My name is Renji Abarai. I am a soul reaper, who is the lieutenant of the Sixth division of the Goti Thirteen. Sadly I have been recently assigned here, along with Rukia to watch over the growing population of hollows infesting the town. Well I think that about covers that.

Well your probably asking why that I am the only one wearing a sixty's outfit? Well let's just say that this was a rushed assignment. I really had no time to prepare. Now you are probably thinking I didn't do my homework before coming, and you're slightly right, damn it. It wasn't my fault this was a last-minute assignment and I had to leave immediately. So yeah I kind of fucked up ok. It didn't help that the movies the Soul Society had depicted people form the sixties. This apparently is a lost cause, and my excuse it's totally unbelievable. It doesn't matter at this point anyway, because I don't really care so there.

I was greeted by Rukia who is currently staying at Orihime's. I guess that the last time she stayed with Ichigo things were weird and he would disappear for hours on end and not tell her why. I didn't know what to make of that when she told me that. He has secrets I guess, and that was really the only thing I could come up with then. Hell who doesn't have them right? We'll let's just not get into that right this moment, and Moving on.

She just looked at me batting those eyes in confusion. I just looked back at her, which is when I realized that she was wearing a uniform. It consisted of a white dress shirt with a red bow tie and small gray skirt. I could tell she was trying to holding back a laugh, and I just glared at her. I mean little miss perfect here had to of screwed up too you know. I didn't say anything; I just bit my tongue and wanted this day over as soon as possible.

We decided as in me and Rukia that we would check up on everyone here. Since this is our first day back to the world of the living, we had decided this on out walk to school. That is when she decided she would also made a point of telling me that times have progressed beyond the sixties, and of course she laughed too. I swear she did that just to rub it in more. I knew this was coming, and I was prepared for it somewhat, but she could not resist saying something about my screw up. It just wasn't possible for her not to say something smart. I swear she is vindictive like that, and we can thank Kuchiki taichou for that. It seems that his icy demeanor is rubbing off on her, and it has a lot in fact.

When we got to the building humans in this world call school, which I still say it's a babysitting center, and that is beside the point here. We were greeted by everyone except Ichigo. It seemed a little odd that he was not there. I know for a fact that Ichigo can sense spiritual pressure. He could always sense mine even before I showed up. That always made it hard to hide from him when we were sparing. I recently learned how to suppress my spiritual pressure better, and I was eager to try it out on him. It seemed like he was avoid us, and I couldn't figure out why. In fact it was annoying me to no extent.

I noticed instantly that they were a little down, which was weird also. Orihime was even a little down which was even weirder because when she was in the Soul Society she was always bright and cheery attitude.

"Ok guys spill it what is going on?" I heard Rukia ask kind of forcefully.

She is like that sometimes, I swear, and what get me is that she doesn't even realize it. It is because she is living at Kuchiki estate. You should have noticed earlier when she commented on my choice of attire with a matter of fact tone. Vindictive I swear. Do not tell her I said that, she what shall I say a handful when she pissed off. I do value my life and my hearing. Trust me it's not pretty I've been there to know that you do not want to cross that line.

It didn't take long for Rukia to get them to tell her what was going on, I swear she has a gift for this; she could talk a person out of their riches if you let her. I listened as Uryuu told us exactly what was happening.

"We have been waiting here every school day for that last three or so months, I actually lost track after two and half. We see him and he just avoids us, he acts like we don't exist. Every time one of us confronts him, he bolts or comes up with an excuse on why he can't stay and chat." I heard him say, and I thought that was strange. He seemed totally different in the Soul Society, being so driven to his cause. I hardly knew anything about him though. I mean we were enemies at the time, and were bent on killing each other. All I could do was wonder why Ichigo would do that to them. They had helped him get in and infiltrate the Soul Society. There was something else was going on and I knew it, and that is when I decided that Rukia and I were going to get him and corner him until he spilled everything on why he was doing this to them.

Actually I had something else in mind other than just cornering him. I knew I had to convince Rukia to take part in it. Convincing Rukia would be the hard part; actually getting Ichigo to cooperate that was the easy part. It was just a matter of forcing him to cooperate right? At least that's what I think, and that along with Rukia's help would be easy. I called Rukia over to the side and I could see she had somewhat of the same idea I had of course she had to tell me what we're going to do, like she always does.

"Renji," she said as she approached me, "you and I are going to get Ichigo to talk. It's not right that he doing that to them, they helped him!" she yelled this suddenly, which made me jump at the fact. "You're going to help me Renji." There she goes again always including me without asking. Not that I'm complaining, but I would be nice if she asked once in a while. I guess she felt she owed them for helping him save her, and I guess I do to in a way.

Now it was just a matter of convincing her that we had to grab and force him into a room that way he couldn't escape us. I knew if I brought this up she would have shot it down immediately. But I'm convinced that was the way to get him to spill everything, and I would be easier if everyone was there to. When I mentioned my idea, she immediately shot it down of course saying something like, "We cannot force him to do anything Renji it just not right." Somehow through the luck or the through the simplicity, I convinced her that this was the course of action to take. I really thought this through which was a first for me. I even evaluated the facts and even the negative draws backs. I was still convinced that this was the way to go. It gave him no room to run, no room to escape, and we can keep him in a controlled environment.

I hatched up a plan. It was really simple to and it allowed us to actually get him without having to physically fight him. It was great plan; I would just sneak up and grab him while Rukia grabbed the other side. I knew it wasn't right to do that to him, but I couldn't see an alternative. If he was avoiding them, chanced were that would he would avoid us too right? I didn't want that. I didn't want to give him a chance to escape. I wanted him there with no other choices and alternatives. We decided on a room that was maybe a couple of feet from his locker. I made sure to set up a couple of desks so I could sit directly in front of him, to prevent his escape attempts. I knew that if we forced him to do this that he would be looking for every possible way to escape. Ichigo was very stubborn that much I know. It was proven when he saved Rukia from insurmountable odds. I also knew that we had to break down that wall of stubbornness before we were going to get anything out of him, which was going to a task within itself.

When we finished the bell rang. It seemed too fast. I doubted that ten minutes passed just like that. Well I suppose that I'm not used to how this system works yet, and when you're not it going to seem like time flies I guess. Well when I walked in to the school I had caught a glimpse of him just briefly. They were right he was avoiding them. I could tell by the way he just slide by hiding in the crowd entering the school. He has gotten good at that to I would have not noticed him if it weren't for his orange hair. This was a little peculiar, and he didn't seem quite right by the way he was composing himself. I have to admit when I got here I was smelling blood. It wasn't strong or anything. It was enough just to make itself known, when I saw him the smell had gotten stronger. I couldn't pin-point it directly, and for all I know someone could have a nose bleed or something. I decided to ignore it for the time being. I mean I would find out soon enough if it was him right. What got me is when he slipped by they didn't even notice. It seemed odd that Uryuu did noticed. He might have and just acted like he didn't.

All I know is that there is defiantly something going on with Ichigo. When he was in the soul society I couldn't get him to shut up. The conversations were never about him directly and what he did say, I got the feeling was carefully censored. It seemed like whatever he told was carefully formulated so it wouldn't give too much information. After a while I just stopped asking and told him about me. What he did ask was nothing much. I guess he just acted interested because I was. I got the feeling from that, that something was a little too controlling in his life for him just to follow the flow that easily.

I found myself waiting for Rukia just around the corner from his locker. In order to get him, we had to hide ourselves from him. I didn't like the idea that we were in a way jumping him. But then again I didn't see an alternative. Well we swooped from the corner when he finally clicked his locker open, and grabbed him. Rukia and I grabbed each arm and forced him into the room we had chosen. Rukia was to make sure everyone was in there when we finally corner him, and it seemed like everyone was. I saw the look on Uryuu face, he knew what we did and he wasn't happy about it. That is when I decided I would be an ass about it. His righteous look always got to me, and to make the matters worse he hated Soul Reapers. I guess that what you get for being a Quincy right? Well maybe it wasn't a hate now, but I knew he still disliked us and I didn't trust him.

"I don't know what was so hard about getting him here?" I said sarcastically and a little more condescending than I wanted but hey I got the point across right. And Uryuu just glared at me. I knew I had struck a nerve with him, and really it was quite funny when I did. Chat just looked at me confused. I guess he missed what I meant, or he didn't see the big deal in it. Orihime sort of perked up, but that face of sadness kicked in again. I could tell she was really worried about him. Hell I think in a way we all were, even cold-hearted Rukia over there. Don't tell her I said that either, as she will rip into me if she ever found out half the shit I call or called her.

"Well Renji, we just don't grab people and throw them into rooms against their wills! Some of us have moral values and respect others you know." I just smiled in my head when he said this. I didn't really think that was the most important thing at this time. Hell I didn't even really consider that when I formulated the plan really. I just wanted results that's all.

"Yeah whatever you say" I said back to him to defeat his argument, and I could tell from that simple statement that Uryuu was not a fan of whatever. He just shut his mouth and continued to glare at me. I couldn't help but chuckle it was funny to see that defeat, and that look was literally priceless.

I knew I smelled blood when I entered the school, but who the blood belonged to was a different story. I think I found the source. I had sat down in front of Ichigo to prevent his escape attempts. I seemed that it was working for now. The smell of the blood was stronger around him so I pin pointed the source somewhere around his shoulder area. I looked there and I thought I could see it, but I knew I couldn't we didn't have our abilities as Soul Reapers in our gigais. I guess I was just used to what blood look like that I didn't need the sense to visualize it anymore. I looked at his shoulders for what seemed like ever and I knew it was getting to him, I couldn't d help it I knew there was blood there but I couldn't see it. So I decided that I would get proof, and I knew how I was going to do it would not fare well with him. Then I didn't really care at that time.

Rukia had already started questioning Ichigo and gave him one of her ugly bitch looks. I could see that it didn't have an effect on him. I knew he would a bastard, as I saw it in his eyes, and what he said just threw me off the wall literally. I knew he hated being the center of attention, or being worried about. But this, I didn't think he would take it this far. That is when i heard that statement.

"None of your damn business Rukia, I want you to just leave me the fuck alone. In fact I want all of you to leave me alone!" what he said had such venom behind it that I could see the hurt in everyone eyes. That was just uncalled for, completely unnecessary, and completely unexpected. The way it came out made Orihemi turn around I could briefly see the hurt in her eyes. Uryuu just ignored him and went on to comfort her. Chad was well Chad as just shook his head. Rukia was wide-eyed I truly think she was caught off guard by this as well, I think we all were. I just couldn't stand there and let him do this. So I punched him as hard as I could. I just wanted to knock some sense back in that head of his. He hit the floor from the impact, and just looked up at me with those eyes. They had fear in them. I never expected that Ichigo would get scared from that. That was another determining factor for me, and I concluded that something was defiantly wrong.

I just grabbed him and picked him up and placed him back in the desk. No way was he getting away. Yeah that what I had told myself until I seen the fear and panic in his eyes. I grabbed him and ripped his shirt. The spot I was looking at finally drove me insane, and the smell of blood was really intoxicating at that point.

What I saw I was not even remotely ready for. I saw what looked like wounds on both sides of his collar bones, covered in bandages. It seemed like they were bleeding again I could see the bandages were a bright red color. It also didn't help that he was wrestling with me to let him go, after I seen the real panic and genuine fear set in. I didn't have the heart to hold him there. I knew I had already gone too far, but I wasn't expecting that kind of response. I was expecting him to fight me, not cower from me in fear like this. After I let go he just bolted to the door, grabbing on to his ripped shirt in trying to cover everything. He just left and let the door close with a slam.

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Everyone was looking at me like I had done something, but as far as I knew I hadn't. I was trying to keep him there so Rukia could get answers out of him. It didn't work in the long run just like Rukia said it wouldn't, and I just gave her that look. I think I got more answers out of him them he realizes.

I wanted to kill whatever or whoever had done that to him. It was abuse and he didn't deserve that. I also saw bruises and black marks all down his ribs and sides of his torso, but the old scars are what did it. It looked like this was going on for a while now. No wonder he insisted on treating himself when he finished in the Soul Society. It was just so startling to see, and I would have never guessed that from him, or that being done to him.

I should have listened to Rukia; no I should have stopped him and confronted him then and there. The nice guy in my conscience got the better of me though. I can see that it scared him, and I punching him and tearing his shirt did not help either. At least I have some sense on what was going on, and with that maybe we could figure the rest out.

That is when I decided I was going to save him. I wanted to save him because I admired him for his courage to stand up against the Soul Society. That was something I couldn't even do. That is also when I decided that I liked him to. It was that courage, and determination I loved about him. That sense of loyalty, and the will to save who is precious to you. I really had my eye on him ever since he beat me. I was counting on my death then, but out of his righteousness he just let me live. I had intended on killing him right them and there, he was a threat that needed eliminated.

I don't think I liked someone like that other than my captain which was Rukia brother Baykuya, I was hopeless in love there once until it got crushed by the fact that he straight and rich. The rich part was obvious, but the straight part I didn't know. I had known he had a wife at one point, but there were rumors floating around about his sexuality. Rukia had informed me that he was in fact straight and the rumors were false. She ruined it, and I was depressed for weeks. What got me is I think she enjoyed the fact she did that. I don't she would never do that intentionally, at least I hopped she wouldn't. Though I think she saved me from myself and here I am doing it again. But there is something about him; something that captivates the eyes makes him shine so to say.

Rukia had sent everyone away when she seen my look. She had promised them that if anything turned up or if Ichigo had decided to talk that she would tell them and let them know. I think she was more interested in why I had that look, because when she had ushered them out, she gave that look like she wanted to me to spill whatever was on my mind and I did. It was weird getting that look; I never had the latest on anything. She was usually the one who told me the rumors, and If it wasn't her than it was Rangiku that got me up to date. You see Captain Kutchiki hates rumors, especially the ones about him, so he made a rule that there is no rumor exchanging while around him. Hence is the reason I'm last in the loop of the latest gossip. You know it pretty sad that Lieutenant Koutestku, of the 4th division medical squad gets the latest gossip before me. I think that he gave up on Rukia as far as the gossip, but she just doesn't tell him unless it about him. And I think she does it just to get him riled up. What gets me is she enjoys it, a little too much. She's a little devil sometimes, and do not tell her I said that either.

Rukia was standing there waiting and I couldn't even begin to formulate in coherent thoughts exactly what I saw or what I was feeling. It's a mixture of anger, concern, pity and some others emotions that I couldn't put a name to. It was just unexpected, he seemed totally opposite when he in the Soul Society. I guess that is the fake mask everyone talks about, the one where it hides you and shows you something else. Though I think in a way what I saw was him, but it just hidden now because of what is he was going through.

Rukia was getting impatient so I told her about what I saw, and what I planned to do.

"Come on Renji Spill it, we do not have all morning you know we have classes." She told me I looked up at her and told her.

"Rukia, he has cuts on him, it looks like someone did it to him, no way there were self-inflicted they were too straight down no sideways angles." I said as I was still trying to get over the blood smell that was still in the room. I do not know how Rukia could just ignore that. She just looked at me in disbelief, but she was still surprised that I had the guts to punch him and tear his shirt. She saw me tear the shirt but she didn't see the bruises or the cut.

"He also had bruises all the way down both sides of his torso; some were even darker like they were there before the new ones." I said as she looked at me with concern.

"What are we going to do Renji, it not like we can help him when he doesn't want it? It just not right, look at what happened here. Though I think we got some insight on what is actually happening." I heard her say; I couldn't believe that she was ready to give up this easily. This from her that can give the most evil bitch stares to get her way will not even force Ichigo to let us help him. What I found myself saying next was a little odd for me, usually it was Rukia trying to convince me to go along with her plan, not the other way around.

"Yes we are Rukia. It not right what is happening to him." Rukia looked me and smiled, it was one of those genuine smiles, which is something that very rarely comes from her.

"You like him don't you?" she said, she said this like she liked him to. I think she knew that deep down Baykuya would never accept him as a part of the family in the noble house. Usually those were arranged marriages, unless you're the head of the noble house of course like Baykuya was so he could marry anyone he chooses. I sort of blushed at this, because I never really thought of it as a like. It was more like an interest like. I had no idea even if he like me that way or not, so how can I say that I liked him like that. Of course I knew what she meant, and it was all over my face. How could I deny it at this point the anger was fluttering through me?

"You don't have to answer I can see it, you actually care for him, more than I can. So I will help you with this." This was odd for her, being understanding. I figured she would have something smart to say about this, but what got me was she offered to help. She hardly ever offers to help anyone in the way of a relationship; this was not like her at all.

"Where is my Rukia, and what have you done to her? I asked suddenly. She just shot me that 'don't push it Renji' look. I knew she would, but I couldn't resist it.

After she made it to the door and ushered me out of the room, she told me that I should follow him home. She also said that if he were to leave now that I should follow him regardless, and I agreed to this. After that I heard the bell ring, and I knew we were already late. Luckily being the new student I could use the excuse that I got lost and get away with it. Smart Hun.

A/N: 7/10/12

I am not happy with this chapter, and I think it sucks and Renji's is to OOC. Though I don't know maybe he's not. I hate Rukia in the manga and the anime so I made her a little bitchier so to say, so she is defiantly OOC. Anyways let me know what you think, and if you think Renji is to OOC than I will see if I can fix it. Also I want to thank anyone who took the time and read this, or read and commented.
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