(Y/N) woke up the next morning, earlier than usual. He decided to cook breakfast, making enough for the family. Of course, he didn't forget about Soi-Fon either. He kept it rather simple. Just Bacon, eggs and toast. He didn't really have the time to make anything grand. He had plans.

Once he finished breakfast he left the house wearing a (F/C) shirt, jeans, a pair of sneakers and a (F/C) hoodie tied around his waist. It was a school day and (Y/N) was planning to skip it.

(Y/N): It's time we got this situation sorted out.

(Y/N) pulled out his phone and called Ichigo. Once Ichigo picked up, (Y/N) asked a simple question.

(Y/N): You ready?

Ichigo: Yeah... I'll meet you there.

After the fight with the arrancars the previous night, (Y/N) and Ichigo bumped into each other. And they both could read each other's facial expressions like a book, almost as if they knew why they weren't in the best moods.

Ichigo and (Y/N) both knew they couldn't control their inner hollow and letting the problem continue would be irresponsible.

So they decided they'd both visit the Vizards for training.

Both (Y/N) and Ichigo met up outside of an abandoned, run down building.

(Y/N): You think this is the place?

Ichigo: It has to be.

(Y/N): Welp, here goes nothing...

(Y/N) walked inside the building, with Ichigo following close behind. The moment they walked in, they were greeted by eight individuals, with Shinji being one of them. (Y/N) also saw Hiyori, the girl who approached him to join the Vizards, to the right of Shinji.

Shinji: Ichigo. (Y/N). That face looks like you've finally decided to become one of us. You've decided to join us, right?

Both: Nope!

Shinji: Huh?!

Ichigo: Us, join you? Don't kid yourself! We're here to take advantage of you guys.

Shinji: What?!

(Y/N): We won't join you guys... But we want you to show us how to control the Hollow inside ourselves!

Shinji: You sure take us lightly. As if I'd teach you, idiot!

Ichigo: We'll get it outta you.

Shinji: How?

Ichigo: By force!

Shinji: Don't make me laugh.

(Y/N): I can't believe I'm picking fights. This isn't my style...

Both Ichigo and (Y/N) transformed into their Shinigami forms and charged Shinji.

(Meanwhile) Soi-Fon POV

Soi-Fon woke up, and left the room she was sharing with (S/N). She had to "go to school" like a normal person. However the moment she woke up she realized immediately that she couldn't sense (Y/N) spiritual pressure anywhere in the house.

She saw (Y/N)'s face after he came back from the fight the night before. He didn't tell her what happened, but he seemed down in the dumps. Soi-Fon made it a point to ask Renji what went down when she met up with the others. She at the very least didn't believe (Y/N) was in any danger.

As Soi-Fon checked the house she saw the breakfast (Y/N) left behind. Even though he seemed upset, he still took the time to make breakfast for everyone.

Soi-Fon: He's too nice for his own good...

Back with (Y/N) and Ichigo

(Y/N) and Ichigo were fighting toe to toe with Shinji, however none of them were going all out. Hiyori got fed up with the fight since nobody seemed to be taking it seriously. Hiyori knocked Shinji out of the way, sending him out of the building through one of the windows.

Hiyori: Ichigo. (Y/N). Let me say one thing. You've got this all wrong.

Ichigo: Wrong?

Hiyori: It's true we're trying to recruit you. However, it's not something for you to decide.

Ichigo: What do you mean?

Hiyori: The power to choose is on our side. Whether you two want to join, or not... That's not the issue. We look at both of your powers. Then it's whether we really want you two or not. That's all. Think about your position carefully! You two don't have the right to choose! If you both have the power, we will make you one of us. We'll teach you two how to suppress your Hollow. However, if you guys have no power, who cares! You'll both disappear to wherever, become a Hollow, and die a shameful death! If you understand, change to a Hollow... And we'll take a look at your strength.

Ichigo: I refuse.

Hiyori: You're not too bright. You don't have the right to choose. Didn't I say that?!

Hiyori's hollow mask then started to form on her face.

(Y/N): Fine...

Ichigo: Huh? (Y/N) you can't be serious?

(Y/N): We came here to control our Hollows, with people who have control over theirs. If anyone can handle us under that type of influence, it'll be the Vizards. So I'll comply. I'll let the Hollow take over. Hell, I'd be overjoyed if they could humble the guy.

Hiyori: At least one of you has brains.

(Y/N) then started meditating, trying to get in contact with his inner Hollow.

I'm sure you heard the entire conversation.

What, so now you want me to take control?

This is our chance to finally sit down and settle our differences.

Differences? The only thing I care about is showing this little girl the difference between the both of us!

Then by all means... Show her. I'll give you full permission to take over.

In the real world, a white mask slowly started to materialize around (Y/N)'s right eye as his sclera started to turn black and his eyes turned into a gold color.

(Y/N): Be careful what you wish for...

(Y/N) rushed with his scythe in hand throwing a lethal slash at Hiyori who desperately blocked the attack. However, with his free hand, (Y/N) grabs Hiyori by the throat, choking her while he simultaneously charges a cero.

Before (Y/N) could release the attack, every Vizard in the building, including Shinji, held (Y/N) back and separated him from Hiyori.

(Y/N): Needed backup? Heh, that's what I thought!

Shinji: Shut up, will you. That personality doesn't suit you well (Y/N).

Shinji then turned his attention to Ichigo.

Shinji: (Y/N) has already proven that he's more than ready to train with us. What about you, Ichigo?

Ichigo: I-I...

Shinji: Make a decision... Look at (Y/N) right now. Does that look like something you want to be if you don't control your inner hollow?

Ichigo: No...

Shinji: Then prove yourself! Hollowfy and challenge us. Prove to us you have what it takes to train with us.

Ichigo begrudgingly decided to let his Hollow take over, forming a white mask with red markings over half of his face.

Shinji: That's it. Now then.

Shinji and the rest of the Vizards let go of (Y/N).

(Y/N): Huh? You're letting me go just like that? I could very well kill you all right here-

Before (Y/N) could finish his sentence Ichigo, now in hollow form, landed a slash on (Y/N)'s chest.

Shinji: Idiot, you're focused on the wrong enemy.

(Y/N): So I just have to put the poor puppy down before I take on you guys? Should be easy enough.

(Y/N) charged Ichigo as he swung his scythe much more masterfully than usual, forcing Ichigo on the defensive before landing a kick to the stomach.

Ichigo then swung his sword again, landing a deep cut to (Y/N)'s shoulder. (Y/N) then grabbed Ichigo's hand before he could withdraw his blade, ensuring that he couldn't move.

(Y/N): You should've aimed for the head.

Right as (Y/N) swung his scythe, aiming for Ichigo's neck, the vizards stopped the fight. This time breaking the mask off of both (Y/N) and Ichigo's faces. This reverted both back to normal.

Shinji: You both pass. Now get ready, because we're about to put the both of you through hell. That's the kind of training needed to control the Hollow inside of you.

(Meanwhile) Soi-Fon POV

(S/N): What do you mean he's not here!

Soi-Fon: He hasn't been here since I woke up this morning. If I had to guess, he didn't go to school because he felt down about his performance during the fight against the arrancars last night.

(S/N): What happened?

Soi-Fon: I'm not sure, we fought different battles. But once we met up again he didn't look in the best of moods.

(S/N): It doesn't help that (Y/N) doesn't talk about his emotions much.

Soi-Fon: (Y/N) didn't fight alone last night. If someone knows why (Y/N) is upset it's his ally.

(S/N): Do you know them?

Soi-Fon: *nods* We are all Shinigamis. We've been undercover at (Y/N)'s school so I'll ask him when I get there.

(S/N): Alright then. Sorry you have to worry about my brother while you're on a deadly mission and all.

Soi-Fon: No need to thank me. It's the least I could do after all the help (Y/N) gave me.

(S/N): Huh? Now I'm curious.

Soi-Fon: I'll tell you later. For now, I want to find out where (Y/N) is.

(S/N): I'll try to find information on my end too. Oh, and dad may know something too. He can probably tell us something after he gets off from work.

Soi-Fon: Right, we can share information after school.

(Timeskip) (Y/N) POV

(Y/N) and Ichigo had started their training with the Vizards, and quite frankly, it wasn't what (Y/N) was expecting.

Currently one of the vizards, Lisa, was "supervising" the two shinigami's first training lesson. Which was just (Y/N) and Ichigo running on treadmills.

Lisa: One, two! One, two!

Ichigo was visibly upset and he quickly lashed out in frustration.

Ichigo: I can't...do this!

Ichigo flipped the treadmill, sending it flying. And unfortunately Shinji was the one that got hit by the stray machine. Hiyori immediately lashed out on Ichigo.

Hiyori: What the hell are you doing?! I'll slap you around if you act stupid, blondie!

Shinji: Th-That's my line...

Ichigo: That's what I'd like to say! You bragged about how you were going to pound in the knowledge of how to suppress the Hollow within us. So why do we have to run all day long on this clearly handmade, beat up, silly machine?!?

(Y/N) who was still running on the treadmill, decided to chime in.

(Y/N): I'm not gonna complain, but I would at least like to know how this training helps us control our hollow. We got almost no explanation whatsoever.

Shinji: I don't think that Hiyori explained the trainer very well. She always says one or two things too little. The Silly Hiyori Trainer...

Hiyori: "Super!"

Shinji: ...is the foundation of your future training.

Ichigo: Foundation?

Shinji: The level of your training is determined by how long you can row on that machine. We'll teach you how to control your Hollow transformation... When you are able to row on that machine for at least three days straight.

Ichigo: N-No way! I'm bound to row on this thing for three days or even a week! I can tell after rowing on it all day! A person expends an incredible amount of spirit energy just by touching it. That's what it's made to do!

(Y/N): I agree with Ichigo. By your explanation, you want to know how long it'll take for us to collapse, so you can measure our maximum spirit energy capacity. But with our current spirit energy, we can go for at least five days.

Ichigo: (Y/N)'s right! Teach us how to control our Hollow transformation! We don't have time to be playing around with you Vizards!

However Shinji yelled at both of the boys uncharacteristically.

Shut up! You don't have time? That's surprising, coming from two people who don't know about the Hogyoku's awakening time.

Ichigo: Wait... What did you just say?

I said, stop blabbing when you don't really know anything about the Hogyoku or about Hollow transformations!

(Y/N): How do you know about the Hogyoku?

Shinji: We know about the Hogyoku, the Arrancars, and Sosuke Aizen... We've known all about them for many, many years. I'll tell you the details another day. I thought that I should take my time and get both of your souls prepared our way... But when I think about it... You two became Shinigamis, got your Shikai, and got your Bankai at incredible speed.

Ichigo: How do you know about that?

Shinji: I see... As you say, it might be better for you if we just teach you how to transform into a Hollow.

Just then, Shinji flash stepped towards Ichigo and (Y/N) put them to sleep with some sort of spell.

Shinji: Here I go, Ichigo. (Y/N). Don't regret it...

Shinji then looked over to Hachi, another Vizard.

Shinji: Hachi, build a double barrier.

Hachi: Yes.

Shinji: Can you hear me, Ichigo? (Y/N)? Right now, you are going to undergo a complete Hollow transformation. Don't get eaten! Consume it! If you get eaten up... ...it's all over.

As (Y/N) slowly opened his eyes, he looked around and realized he was in his inner world, however, the skies were dark instead of its usual vibrant blue.



Just then (Y/N) heard a voice that he knew all too well.

(Y/N): Well well, the Emperor has finally come to check on his palace.

To be continued