In the Fake Karakura Town. With Unohana and The Vizards

Unohana just completed treating Hiyori's wounds.

Unohana: That should do it for the time being.

Lisa: For the time being? You mean she might not make it?

Unohana: Kido's limitations are no different than medical treatment. We've completely healed the body. From here on, as long as she doesn't give up her will to live, she'll eventually regain consciousness. Whether she will give up or not is something you'd know better than me.

Shinji: Thank you, Unohana.

Unohana: Why are you thanking me? A thank you isn't necessary for saving a friend.

Shinji: We're not friends, you idiot. Well, that's what Hiyori would probably say.

Shinji didn't want to say it but he was truly grateful for Unohana's help.

Shinji: *thinking* Thank you, Unohana.

Unohana then turned around.

Unohana: Are you sure you want to stick around?

Unohana asked the arrancars standing behind her.

Harribel: We follow (Y/N) now. We act on his orders now.

Unohana: Are you sure about that?

Harribel: Huh?

Unohana: (Y/N) isn't the type of person to boss anyone around. If I had to guess, (Y/N) merely used his "King of Hueco Mundo" title to work together with you all.

Starrk: The kid did mention that he was going to just hand the title over to Harribel once the battle with Aizen was over.

Harribel was taken aback.

Harribel: Me? I'm not sure if I can...

Harribel's fraccion was excited by the news.

Apacci: You heard that Lady Harribel. You're going to be the new ruler!

Mila Rose: I'd say this calls for a celebration.

Sung-Sun: Indeed.

Harribel: Let's not get ahead of ourselves now... We don't even know why he chose me of all people. Why not Waleska, his very own fraccion member?

Unohana: If I had to guess, (Y/N) deems you to be the most level headed.

Harribel: I doubt Waleska would be happy to hear that she won't be ruler.

Starrk: Why are you worrying so much? The Witch will probably just follow (Y/N) to the World of the Living.

Lilynette: We can discuss this fully when (Y/N) returns.

Back with (Y/N) and Ichigo.

(Y/N) sat down flat on his back as he felt like he could finally breathe easily. (Y/N) was finally in his normal shinigami attire.

(Y/N): We can safely say we did a job well done.

Ichigo: Yeah...

What started as a joyous moment turned somber as (Y/N) really thought about the absolute roller coaster he's been on since the previous day.

Saving one of his friends from being kidnapped.

The stressful life or death battles.

Being kidnapped himself.

Encounter two individuals that negatively influenced his mother's life and directly caused her end.

Watching his friends and allies get cut down.

Saving all of his normal friends from potentially dying.

(Y/N) had held back all of the stress and emotions he felt and kept up a brave face and his optimism in order to push through his fears...

But now all of that is over...

The battles were over...

His friends were safe...

His mother was avenged in a way...

His friends and family could live in peace...

"You did good, son... You made me proud..."

(Y/N) could almost hear his mother saying.

(Y/N)'s smile faded as he started to tear up.

(Y/N): I can't believe we actually did it... We saved everyone...

...

...

...

(Y/N) allowed the tears to run down his face for a while before he wiped them off.

"Way to go you two! I'm proud of you kiddo!"

(F/N) said as he walked up to (Y/N). Urahara followed shortly behind.

Urahara: Kurosaki. (Y/N).

(Y/n): Dad... Mr. Urahara... You guys are done with everything?

Ichigo: Mr. Urahara... Where is everyone?

Urahara: I sent them all home. They all seemed to want to talk to you two, but they seemed just as hesitant to approach you.

(Y/N): You didn't erase their memories, did you?

Urahara: No. Not this time.

Ichigo: I see. That's good. I was tired of hiding things from them.

(Y/N): Same... Although I told Tatsuki, I didn't tell the rest of the group.

Ichigo: When I get back, I'll personally explain it to them.

(Y/N): I'll be there to help out.

Urahara gave a nod before continuing.

Urahara: Aizen's Cross Seal was taken to the Seireitei. Central will soon make a decision on how to handle him.

Ichigo: I see.

Urahara: Why the solemn look?

Ichigo: I don't really know myself.

Urahara: You saved everyone's life and this world because you risked your life to battle Aizen and defeat him.

Ichigo: I know that.

Urahara: You did the right thing. There's no reason at all to look so solemn.

(Y/N) knew Ichigo was feeling bad about his situation.

(Y/N): *Thinking* He's slowly losing his powers and he's trying to stay strong about it.

Ichigo: Say, Mr. Urahara... Was Aizen really... rejected by the Hogyoku? My old man told me that the Hogyoku's power is to take in the heart surrounding itself, and manifesting its desires. If that's the case, could it be that Aizen lost his powers of his own will? After I attained enough power to battle Aizen on even terms, I was finally able to feel his sword. There was nothing but loneliness in his sword. If his powers were superior from the time he was born, perhaps he was searching all this time for someone he could regard as his equal. Then, ever since the moment he gave up thinking he'd ever find such a rival, he's been wishing somewhere in his heart that he could become a mere Shinigami.

(Y/N): I've never thought of it like that...

Urahara was unsure of what to say before he was interrupted by a familiar voice.

???: I-Ichigo... (Y-(Y/N)...



Ichigo and (Y/N) turned around and saw Orihime. Next to her was the rest of the Hueco Mundo rescue team.

Ichigo: Orihime...Ishida...Rukia...Chad...Renji... What's up with you guys?

(Y/N): Is it okay for you to be up already?!

Uryu: Don't put me in the same league as you two.

Chad: Yeah... It's not an issue.

Rukia: What about you, two?

Orihime looked like she was on the verge of tears, seeing Ichigo's condition.

Orihime: It... It is you, after all. Your hair is long, so I thought maybe it wasn't you. I'm glad...I'm so glad.

Ichigo: What's with that look, Orihime? Well I guess my hair is a mess...

(Y/N): *whisper* Bro... comfort her...

(Y/N) could only smile as he saw all of his friends all together. Another voice entered the conversation.

(Y/N): !!!

(Y/N): She came all the way here?

Wiz came flying in to give (Y/N) a hug.

Wiz: You made it out victorious. As expected. So did you do it? Did you become King?

(Y/N) took out Baraggan's crown and showed it to Wiz.

(Y/N): Sure did.

Wiz: I'm sure (M/N) would be proud.

(Y/N): Yeah...

(F/N): Mind introducing your friend here?

It never crossed (Y/N)'s mind that Wiz and (F/N) would eventually meet.

(Y/N): Oh right! Dad! This is Wiz. She was Mom's apprentice. Wiz, this is my Dad.

(F/N): Wiz, huh? I've heard (M/N) mention the name a few times but she never told me who that was... It's nice to meet you.

Wiz: Likewise. I assume you were here helping to take down Aizen?

(F/N): Yeah, Aizen is a real pain in the ass, I'll tell you what...

(F/N) and Wiz began to talk while (Y/N) turned back to talk to his friends.

(Y/N): This feels too good to be true right now...

Ichigo: I'll say...

Just then, Ichigo clutched his chest as he fell to the ground.

Everyone: Ichigo!

(Y/N): Hey! Stay with us Ichigo!

Ichigo felt nothing but pain... The pain drowned out his friend's words...

He couldn't hear anything...

He only felt pain...

To be continued.

I never actually wrote an emotional scene. I felt like at some point (Y/N) would feel all the pressure from the Hueco Mundo mission and war weigh down on him. And despite the brave face he puts on, (Y/N) was still scared all things considered.

Also (F/N) and Wiz meet face to face. I'll have some more interactions with them coming soon.