Helping Ichigo

"Wow Jun san! That was amazing." Ichigo cheered clinging onto me.

"It was nothing." I said failing to sound humble.

"You're totally stronger than Tatsuki chan!" His sparkled like he was looking at his hero.

"Well maybe a little." I chuckled.

As the two little boys giggled and chatted, the adults walking behind them were deadly silent. Sergei had never seen his young master behave like that before and was surprised to see how tyrannical he could be. Isshin was worried at the young boy's capabilities and had thoughts of having Ichigo spend as little amount of time with him as possible. Only Kariya seemed unfazed by Jun's actions. Although he called out to him earlier, it was only because he thought that Jun was beginning to lose himself in the heat of the battle. But as a warrior himself he was satisfied with the way Jun fought.

"Kariya-san." Isshin suddenly broke the silence.

"Hmm…"

"Who taught Jun unarmed combat?" He asked staring at the small boy.

"I'm only responsible for teaching him swordsmanship, if you want to learn more about Jun's other teacher's you'll have to ask Sergei."

Nodding his head, Isshin turned toward Sergei.

"Sergei-

"Without permission from the master or mistress, I am unable to divulge any information relating to the young master's personal life." He instantly shut him down.

"Oh." Although he was disappointed by that fact, Isshin didn't pry for more information.

…

"So… Where to now?" Ichigo asked.

"Hmm… I don't know. My only plans for today was beating Tatsuki." I answered realizing that I had no further plans. "What about you master?" I turned around and asked.

"I only came to make sure you didn't disgrace my name and catch up with Isshin san." He answered.

'Hmm… I want to see Yoruichi san again.'

Thinking about the naked body of the dark beauty caused me to smile much to the confusion of everyone around me.

"Why don't we go to the park and play!" Ichigo suggested.

I looked at Kariya to see if he was okay with it.

"Do what you want." He shrugged and left.

'The fucks up with him?'

…

"So what do you want to play Jun?" Ichigo asked looking at the climbing frame.

"How about superheroes and villains." I suggested.

"YES!! I want to be mighty mask!!" He yelled.

'Who?'

Seeing the look of excitement spread across his face, I decided to humour him.

"Sure, then I'll be Sephiroth." I say picking up a nearby stick.

"Who?" Ichigo looked confused.

"Never mind, just remember that I'm the villain." I threw a stick over at him.

"Lets have a sword fight."

"Okay!!" He smiled.

Standing opposite each other, we both held our sticks in one hand.

'I might as well get him interested in sword fighting early.'

"Ready?" I ask.

Nodding his head he let out a roar and came charging at me.

"AARRRRRR!!"

Sitting on the swing, Isshin watched as the two boys played superhero with a slight frown on his face. Although he had faith in Kariya, he felt that there was something off with his disciple. He didn't know where this feeling came from but every time he looked at the white haired child he got the feeling that he was looking at a concealed blade just waiting for the chance to be unsheathed. His instincts told him that this boy would bring nothing but trouble. And after seeing how he mercilessly beat down Tatsuki even though he knew that she didn't stand a chance reinforced his dislike for the boy. If it were up to him, Ichigo would be at home right now and not with the troublesome child. its just too bad that Ichigo had latched onto the boy.

*Sigh*

…

Dodging another slash from Ichigo, I struck his hand making him drop the stick.

"I win again." I say with a smile.

"ERGH AGAIN!!" He said picking the stick back up.

"You know, your dad looks like a swordsman." I said feeling Isshin's eyes on the two of us.

"Dad?" Shaking his head Ichigo immediately refutes. "He's too silly to use a sword."

"Really? But my master told me that he's a good swordsman."

"Master?"

'Oh yeah, I haven't explained the relationship between me and Kariya.'

Explaining it took a little while but by the end he finally understood. And just as we were about to get back to playing heroes and villains, I felt my phone vibrate.

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Kitty cat: We're back at the hotel, where are you?

Jun: I'm at the park with Ichigo and Isshin.

Kitty cat: Why are you with them?

Jun: I had a karate match against one of Ichigo's friend and they came to watch.

Kitty cat: So you were just bullying an innocent human.

Jun: I'm part human as well you know.

Kitty cat: Oh please, what kind of 6 year old human can kill a hollow with one slash!

Jun: The best kind obviously. Oh, and I'm teaching Ichigo some swordsmanship.

Kitty cat: What's the point of doing that?

Jun: He's part Shinigami right?

Kitty cat: What! How did you know!!

Jun: Because although its faint, he gives off the same kind of pressure that I've only felt from you.

Kitty cat: You better not be trying to get him involved in anything supernatural. Just let him live his life as an ordinary human.

Jun: Don't worry, I'm not planning on doing anything that will affect his daily life. Anyway, I'll come meet you at the hotel.

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Putting my phone away, I turn to Ichigo and tell him that I have to go. Although he was disappointed to hear that I had to leave so soon, he understood and sent me off with a smile.

Watching me and Sergei disappear into the distance, Ichigo and his dad started heading back home.

"Dad." Ichigo called out.

"Hmm…"

"C-Can you teach me how to sword fight?" He asked unsure if his dad was actually as strong as Jun's master thought.

*Pfft* *Cough* *Cough*

Spitting out his drink, Isshin coughed violently.

"DAD!!" Ichigo shouted worriedly.

Waving his hand he reassured Ichigo that he was fine. After calming down he stared at his orange haired son.

"What makes you think I know how to use a sword?" He asked shakily.

"Mister Kariya told Jun that you were really strong." Ichigo said innocently.

'Damn old man.' Isshin mentally cursed.

Putting on a smiling face, he lowered himself to Ichigo's height.

"You're too young to learn swordsmanship." He tried to explain.

"What!! But Jun said he started learning when he was 3!!"

'WTF'

*Sigh*

"Fine. But I won't be going easy on you just because you're my son." He gave in.

"Will I be as strong as Jun?" Ichigo asked full of excitement.

"Ha! If I'm teaching you then you'll be way stronger than that punk!" Isshin boasted.