It was currently the 3rd period at school. You were talking with your friends. It was everyone (minus Ichigo) trying to get Chad's parakeet to talk. Ever since Yuichi passed onto the Soul Society, the vocabulary of the bird decreased astronomically.

Rukia for some reason hasn't arrived at school yet. Maybe some Shinigami duty came up? It didn't seem like Ichigo was worrying so you assume she had a reason to not be at school.

Chad was back to full health. Thankfully he didn't have any lasting injuries and he was back to normal. As everyone was giving Chad's pet bird attention, Rukia entered the classroom.

Rukia: Good morning! How are you?

(Y/N): Oh. Hey.

Mizuiro: Good morning, Rukia.

Keigo: Ah, looking lovely as always, Rukia.

Mizuiro: This isn't like you. It's already the third period.

Rukia: Sorry, something came up. By the way, Ichigo, (Y/N), may I steal you two for a second?

Ichigo: Huh? What do you want? If you want to talk, then let's do it here.

(Y/N): *whispers* Yo Ichigo, this may have to do with Shinigami stuff.

Ichigo decided to begrudgingly follow Rukia after hearing this. (Y/N) decided to follow suit. The trio stopped at an empty hallway in the school, and Rukia handed Ichigo what looked like candy.

Rukia: Here.

Ichigo: What's this supposed to be?

Rukia: Gikongan. Substitute soul pills. Tablets that force souls from the flesh. I couldn't afford another one for you, (Y/N).

(Y/N) was intrigued by the object. This was exactly what he needed for situations like with Chad. Had Rukia not been present for the battle, (Y/N) wouldn't have a way to activate his Shinigami abilities. (Y/N) didn't have the same monstrous strength that Chad had, nor the spiritual prowess as Rukia. He would just be in the way.

Rukia then gave Ichigo a rundown on the soul pills.

Rukia: Just swallow one, and a substitute soul will enter the body, so the real one can roam free. If the time comes that you must face a Hollow and I'm not around, you can use them to transform into a Shinigami.

Ichigo: It's got "Soul Candy" printed right on here.

Rukia: Oh, that's only because the Soul Society Women's League complained. They didn't like Gikongan. They said it wasn't cute enough, so they decided to change it.

Ichigo: All right. Why is it a duck?

Rukia: Ugh! Shut up. I didn't even order that one, all right? I asked for Chappy the Rabbit.

(Y/N): A rabbit? That would've been way better than a duck.

Rukia: Right? I knew you'd understand (Y/N)!

Ichigo deadpanned at the unusual conversation that seemed to be starting.

Ichigo: Okay. So, I swallow this pill and someone takes over my body?

Rukia: Yep. Swallow one, and it'll all be clear.

Ichigo followed Rukia's instructions and swallowed the pill. As he did so, his soul immediately ejected out of his body and his body got up shortly after. This took (Y/N), despite being given the breakdown. Seeing it actually happen felt surreal.

(Y/N): That's so cool.

And (Y/N) was quick to retract his statement when he heard the body of Ichigo start to talk.

Ichigo's Body: Hi. Good afternoon. Nice to meet you. I'm Ichigo Kurosaki. Early to bed, early to rise. That's my motto.

(Y/N) bursts out in laughter hearing how out of character the substitute soul presented himself.

(Y/N): That's not Ichigo, that's Strawberry. *hearty laugh*

Rukia: It's pretty amazing, isn't it?

Ichigo: Amazing, my ass! What is that thing over there? How can he be me if I'm me?

(Y/N): I'll be honest, he acts nothing like Ichigo, if anyone sees Ichigo acting like that, people will be suspicious of him straight away.

Just then Rukia's phone started beeping.

Rukia: Hm? Perfect timing. We just got a mission. Why don't we leave him here at school while we head out?

Ichigo: Are you deranged?

Rukia: Let's go!

Ichigo: No way. They'll know he's a fake.

(Y/N): I'll stay back to make sure your doppelganger doesn't get into any problems at school.

Ichigo turned promptly to his possessed body and started talking to him sternly.

Ichigo: Hey, you! Make sure you listen to (Y/N)'s commands, You got that! And (Y/N), don't let him out of your sights. I trust you to keep him in line.

(Y/N): You got it.

(Timeskip)

You and Ichigo's double were walking down the empty hallway back to class. As soon you guys got far enough, the substitute soul turned towards (Y/N).

Ichigo's Body: So... How long are you gonna keep watching me like a hawk?

The tone in the soul's voice sounded annoyed that you were going to be dictating his actions.

(Y/N): What? Until Ichigo gets back. Don't get any weird ideas.

Ichigo's Body: Tsk! If that's how it's gonna be-

https://youtu.be/Y1hOwx2zLxM

The soul attempted to sneak attack (Y/N) with a quick roundhouse kick but (Y/N) reacted in time to dodge it with a swift duck. The Soul then goes for a right hook but (Y/N) parries it and counters with an Uppercut. The Soul didn't let up his attack as he charged (Y/N) with a barrage of punches, however, (Y/N) blocked and reflected all of them.



(Y/N) decided he had to go on the offensive as he went for a rapid barrage of his own, only this time it was successful.



(Y/N) had control of the fight. Block after Block. Countering hits with his own. (Y/N) took practically no damage in the fight. However as (Y/N) went for a decisive punch, he hesitated. (Y/N) was practically beating up his best friend's body and he started to feel guilty. This hesitation didn't go unnoticed by the doppelganger as he took the opportunity to tackle (Y/N).

Unfortunately for (Y/N), he was right behind a window. The tackle pushed him out of the window and (Y/N) crashed down, hitting the floor with immense force. This left (Y/N) knocked unconscious.

Ichigo's Body: Hmph, shouldn't have left your guard down.

The soul left the scene before anyone could see him. He didn't want to be caught in the act after all.

(End Song)

The sound of glasses breaking and a body hitting the floor didn't go unnoticed by anyone currently present on the floor. Many people left the classroom to check on the commotion and eventually they made it to the scene of the crime.

Mizuiro: Hey what happened- H- Hey guys! We have a problem!

Tatsuki and Orihime looked confused as they walked closer to the broken window. After seeing who fell, they both were shocked.

Tatsuki: H-Hey, someone call the ambulance. I'll try to carry him to the nurse in the meantime.

Orihime: R-Right I can call.

Keigo: H-Hey Ichigo's dad is a doctor right? Can't he help?

Chad: Say, where is Ichigo, he went with Ichigo and Rukia did he? Where are they?

Mizuiro: What matters now is that we get (Y/N) medical attention.

(Timeskip)

Lunch rolled around and everyone was down in the dumps. (Y/N) was known in the class as the "guy who lifted spirits" so seeing him injured was pretty demoralising for most of the students. It was a miracle that (Y/N) was only knocked unconscious, no bleeding or broken bones.

Just then Ichigo's body hopped to the second floor's window, surprising the students in the class.

Ichigo's Body: Excuse me. This is the ninth grade class group, right?

Tatsuki: What-- wait a second! How the hell did you get up here like that?

Ichigo's Body: What do you mean, how? I jumped up here. You saw it with your own eyes, didn't you? Well, pretty rad, huh? Can you believe it?

Tatsuki: Alright don't play dumb with us, where were you when (Y/N) got injured. Do you know what happened?

Ichigo's Body: Huh? (Y/N)? I don't know what you're talking about.

All of the students had their eyes on "Ichigo" as he tried to impress them with his physical feats. To "Ichigo" he thought he was doing a pretty good job at making everyone impressed with his skill.

Ichigo's Body: Their eyes are all over me. They can't get enough. They totally think I'm amazing.

He then looks at all the girls in the classroom.

Ichigo's Body: Jeez, the girls in this class are a bunch of hotties. I don't think there's a bad-looking one in the bunch. And I've been cooped up for so long.

Ichigo's twin then caught a glimpse of Orihime and he made a beeline straight towards her.

Ichigo's Body: Hey there, pretty lady. I don't believe that we've met. Would you please do me the honour of telling me your name?

Tatsuki did not take too kindly to "Ichigo" ogling her best friend like that.

Tatsuki: Ichigo, what the heck do you think you're doing, you stupid moron! This better not be your idea of a joke!

"Ichigo" then turned his attention towards Tatsuki before letting another comment slip.

Ichigo's Body: Hey, you're pretty cute yourself, now that I have a closer look at you.

Tatsuki: Huh?

Just then the classroom door burst open, and a flash of a person came running in at full speed.

(Y/N): There you are! What the hell do you think you're doing!

Tatsuki: (Y/N)! You're okay?

(Y/N) ignored Tatsuki and grabbed "Ichigo" by the collar, tossing him to the other side of the classroom. It wasn't often that someone saw (Y/N) look as vicious as he did. Some people would even say he was incapable of being angry, he was just that good of a guy. But here he is, snapping at Ichigo and being physical.

(Y/N): Round two asshole!

Ichigo's Body: C-crap, I thought you'd be knocked out longer.

Tatsuki: Wait, Ichigo did this to you?

(Y/N): Don't worry about it, me and "Ichigo" are sorting out a problem.

Without elaborating further, you chased down Ichigo's doppelganger as he tried to make his way out of the classroom window. You followed suit and gave chase.

From inside the classroom, Tatsuki looked out of the window, with a blush on her face.

Tatsuki: Was (Y/N) always that cool.

From outside of the window, the real Ichigo and Rukia saw both Ichigo's body and (Y/N), with scratches and bruises, hopping from roof to roof.

Ichigo: What the hell does he think he's doing? Is he crazy, or what?

Rukia: No, he couldn't be one. He must be a...

...a Mod-Soul.

(Timeskip)

Both the Mod Soul and (Y/N) were playing an endless game of cat and mouse. (Y/N) was relentless in capturing the mod soul, not wanting to fail a second time. But as soon as (Y/N) was within arms reach of the doppelganger, He sensed a dangerous presence in the area. (Y/N) knew exactly what that meant and decided to push Ichigo's body out of the way.

In that moment a giant bug-like Hollow smashed its body in between the two.

Mod Soul: Y-You saved me?

(Y/N): Of course I did, now get ready because if either one of us wants to get out of here alive, we need to work together to get rid of this thing.

Mod Soul: What? We can't possibly do damage to a Hollow, especially of that size.

(Y/N): We don't need to take it out, we just need to buy enough time for Ichigo and Rukia to arrive.

https://youtu.be/iYDQMZMwT8g

Just then, the Hollow dove in, head first to headbutt both of the boys, but they both dodged out of the way.

(Y/N) picked up a few rocks and threw them at the Hollow, trying to get its attention to make way for the Mod soul to land a damaging attack. Unluckily for the duo, the hollow shook off both attacks like it's nothing.

(Y/N): We need to get the Hollow to lower its head so we can hit the mask.

Mod Soul: And how do we do that?

(Y/N): I'll act as bait. make sure you time an attack the exact moment he dives in.

Mod Soul: Are you sure that's gonna work?

(Y/N): Only if you don't mess up. I'm counting on you to have my back alright!

Mod Soul: G-Got it!

(Y/N) set himself up in position, trying to bait the hollow again. This Hollow wasn't as smart as the one he previously fought with Rukia and Chad, so it took every bait that was given to him.

Just as the hollow was about to bite into (Y/N), the mod soul came in at the last second to deliver a devastating drop kick, causing the head to slightly split open.

(Y/N): Nice one! You really did a number on it.

Mod Soul: I-I think we can actually escape with our lives!

Mod Soul practically jinxed it as the Hollow got back up. The Hollow let out an ear screeching roar and swung its tail at the Mod Soul, however Ichigo came in and saved him before he could take damage.

(Y/N): Thank goodness you're here.

Ichigo: We're gonna have a talk later, but for now we got a Hollow to take out.

The Hollow started to thrash about, attacking at the trio wildly. The attack pattern was predictable, allow all of them to dodge without problems

Just then the hollow flung its entire body in (Y/N)'s direction, while he had his back against the wall. But in the nick of time, the Mod Soul came to his rescue and pushed him out of the way.

With his body vulnerable, Ichigo used the opportunity to finally take down the hollow.

(End Song)

(Y/N) got up, stretching his entire body.

(Y/N): That's the last time I'll ever take on a Hollow in human form. Thanks for the save buddy.

(Y/N) gave the mod soul a cheeky smile, almost forgetting their previous conflict.

Ichigo then decided to chime in.

Ichigo: Weren't you two fighting not too long ago? What happened? I thought you would've hated (Y/N).

The Mod soul looked down in dejection.

Mod Soul: It's hard to explain. Right after I was created, the Soul Society sent out an order. They made an announcement that all Mod-Souls should be destroyed immediately. So the very day after I was born, the Society gave me a death sentence. Then I got lucky. I got shipped out with a load of goods by mistake. But I always expected to be discovered and destroyed. I was alone for what seemed like years. I had quite a while to think about how things should be. And you know what I feel? I decided no one has the right to take someone's life away. I exist, and I should have the right to live my life for as long as I want to. Like humans, I deserve that. So I refuse to take a life. That's the reason why I will

never kill any living creature. Nor let them die.

(Y/N) and Ichigo were in awe at the soul's story and to be quite honest, (Y/N) felt bad for him. But before anyone could say anything, a familiar voice joined into the conversation.

???: Well, look who we have here. So finally we found you. And what a picture. You're all beat up and worn out. All that trouble for nothing.

The Mod soul was immediately ejected from Ichigo's body and said body went limp hitting the floor. The person responsible was Urahara, behind him was the entire Urahara Shop staff.

Urahara: Mission accomplished. We're done. Let's go home.

Ichigo: Hey, hold it. What are you going to do with that Mod-Soul now?

Urahara: No choice. I've got to destroy him.

Ichigo: You can see me. How can that be?

(Y/N): Wait a minute, Mr. Urahara? You're not really gonna destroy him, are you?

Urahara: I have no choice, he's a defective product.

Out of nowhere Rukia sneaks behind Urahara and steals the mod soul straight from his hands.

Urahara: Miss Kuchiki, you can't have that.

Rukia: And why can't I have it, Kisuke? Are you saying that it's your policy to seize goods that your customers have already paid for?

Urahara: Hey, I'll give you a full refund. How does that sound to you?

Rukia: That's okay. I'm completely satisfied with my purchase. Besides, I know that you're operating outside the law. And I also know it's not your job to recall this Mod-Soul.

This peaked (Y/N)'s interest. Urahara is working outside the law. Was she referring to Soul Society's law? Is that what Urahara meant when he said that protecting Karakura town because his situation was complicated?

Urahara: I just hope you know what you're getting involved in. So don't blame me if you get into trouble.

Rukia: I won't. I've already dealt with a lot of trouble since I've been here.

Urahara: *signs* Alright I give up. Let's go guys.

Urahara's group all gathered their things and began to leave, but before taking off, Urahara turned towards (Y/N).

Urahara: Oh By the way, don't forget to stop by the shop this afternoon, you're on duty today.

(Y/N): R-Right.

And with that, Urahara left. The silence atmosphere was extremely awkward after the fact. Ichigo was the one to break the silence.

Ichigo: So how do you know that guy, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Oh Mr. Urahara? He's the one who's been training me to become a Shinigami.

Urahara: Him? He's pretty shady...

(Y/N): He's actually kinda cool.

Ichigo: Your definition of "cool" needs to be changed.

(Y/N): Yea Yea, now let's get going before we miss another full day of school.

Ichigo: Fine...

And with that both boys decided to head back to school, hoping they can avoid getting into trouble with school staff.

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...

And (Y/N) really just wants to sleep off all the hits he took from today.

To be continued.