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Epilogue

~The next day~

Ichigo, Brielle, and Toshihiro are on Sokyoku Hill looking out at the Seireitei. The war is over, so the Dark Beings went back to the Dark Forest, and everyone else is fixing some of the buildings that got destroyed by the demons.

The soul siblings and their uncle are paying their respect to Lucifer. Brielle and Ichigo may not have known him for long, but they grew attached to him for the month that they've known him, so they wanted to pay respect to their now dead grandfather. But Toshihiro took it the hardest. He's known Lucifer his whole life and he was his father. After Lucifer disappeared, Toshihiro flew off wanting to be alone. The soul siblings let him be; they knew they couldn't do much of anything to help him.

Hours past when Toshihiro came back from where ever he was. He looked like a mess. He was soaked from head to toe. It started to rain a few minutes after the white haired Devil-Spawn left; most likely because of Ichigo.

It was just Ichigo and Brielle there when he got back to the Kuchiki manor - where they were staying for the night. The soul siblings listened to their uncle talk about his father so he could share the burden. After he was done, he felt a lot calmer and exhausted. They all went to sleep that night with lighter hearts.

Now in the next day, they were visiting Lucifer from where he died.

Toshihiro looks to his niece and nephew. "So what now? How do I get accepted by the leaders?" He asked more to Brielle than Ichigo.

Brielle looks up to him. "I'll have to take you to the World of Darkness, and then I'll have to vouch out for you; to show you are not lying." Dark Dragon replied.

"Then I guess we should be on our way." Toshihiro said, looking back over the Soul Society.

Brielle nodded her head in agreement, then looked over to Ichigo. "Do you have it?" Ichigo pulled out a black whistle made out of one of Brielle's claws from his shihakusho. "Good. If you need me blow that claw. We'll be back in a few minutes - if we're lucky." With that said, Brielle lifted her right paw, - her three black claws stared to glow a dark purple - then clawed the air in a diagonal. There you can see a portal right where she ripped the air. Brielle and Toshihiro walked in.

~World of Darkness~

It took about a minute to get to where the leaders of this world are - which is in a cave. 'Good thing this year's meeting was today. What luck!' Brielle thought happily to herself. They came closer to the meeting stone in the cave; all 3 leaders looked over to the 2 newcomers.

One of the leaders - a black horse with fangs, feathered wings, and instead of hooves their claws, and a serpent-like tail - spoke, "Who is that with you Brielle, and where is Devil Fire (Lucifer)?" The horse-like creature asked.

"Devil Fire died yesterday fighting the banded Devil-spawn, Ryuu." Brielle flicked her tail to point at her uncle. "And this is Devil Fire's son, Toshihiro. He will be taking his father's place on the throne in Hell; but since Devil Fire was also a leader here, this new Devil should also take his place here too." Brielle explained.

"Before Devil Fire die, did he request this?" Another leader - A dark-gray werewolf - asked.

"Yes, Stone Wolf." Dark Dragon replied.

"Are you sure this Devil isn't lying about being Devil Fire's son, and that it was a devil-spawn that killed him?" Asked a royal blue with red markings sea dragon.

"Yes, I'm sure. I was there, Ocean Deep" Said Brielle getting a little annoyed with all the questions, but can't show it.

The first leader looked over to Toshihiro. "Dark Dragon has vouched for you. Are you ready to protect the Balance of Nature?"

"I am, sir." Toshihiro replied.

"Then the ritual shall start." The 3 leaders along with Brielle surrounded Toshihiro. "We the leader's of the World of Darkness have lost the fire leader Devil Fire. He died a proud Leader and father." There was a pause. "Devil Fire's son, Toshihiro, shall take his rightful place as King of Hell and Fire Leader of the World of Darkness. Does anyone here have any objections?" No one spoke. "Do you, Toshihiro, accept the new leadership?"

"I do." Said Toshihiro with determination.

"Then I, Wind Horse, grant you the title, Hell Fire. Welcome to the World of Darkness, Fire of Hell." With this done Brielle and Toshihiro leave to go back to tell Ichigo the big news.

~Soul Society - Kuchiki manor~

Ichigo was waiting for his sister and uncle to get back from the World of Darkness. He looks up at the sky and enjoying the breeze when all of a sudden, he feels a very dark presence right behind him and hears growling. He turns around slowly and right behind him is a gaping mouth full of sharp teeth and a glow coming from the throat. He screamed. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

Brielle is rolling on the floor from laughing to hard. "You should have seen your face!" She shouts, still laughing with tears in her eyes.

"WHERE THE HECK DID YOU COME FROM!? I DIDN'T EVEN HEAR YOU COME UP FROM BEHIND ME! How did you do that? It's so quiet out here." Ichigo asked.

"1. The World of Darkness. And 2. I'm a predator, meaning I'm light on my feet. I think you forgot that I put the stealth force to shame when it comes to being quiet." Brielle said this with a smirk.

"Whatever!" Ichigo threw his hands up. "Where is Toshihiro?" He asked.

"Oh, he's right behind me." The black and red dragon said while turning her head. Toshihiro came into the room, waving his hand in greeting.

Ichigo has a questioning look on his face. "So how did it go?" He asked.

"They accepted." Toshihiro and Brielle said in unison.

"That's great! I know you'll do an awesome job, Toshihiro. Brielle is the same age as me and she's a leader. So don't worry." Ichigo said, hoping to encourage him.

"Thanks Ichigo; I'll do my best. Well I got to go now, so get over here and give your uncle a hug." The new Devil doesn't even give Ichigo enough time to react. He just pulled him into a hug. Ichigo hugged back and said his goodbye, and then Toshihiro left.

~Captain's Meeting Hall~

"Sosuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and kaname Tosen. We understand why you pretended to betray us. So for that, you three are given back your captains positions." Head-Captain Yamamoto announced.

Aizen, Gin, and Tosen bowed. "Thank you, sir." They say in unison.

Osamu speaks up, "I'm glad that you got your title back son. I think now is time for us to get back home ourselves. Meet us on Sokyoku Hill in three minutes. I'm going to get the rest of my family." With that said and done, he left for the Kuchiki manor.

Osamu got there within a few seconds. He found Ichigo and Brielle sitting under a sakura tree watching their little sisters run away from their father. He watched them for a little bit, then he let a pulse of his spirit energy out. They turned to face him.

"I'm leaving in three minutes. I came here to get you, so you can see us off." Soul King said.

"We'll be there in two minutes. I think we should also leave for home in the World of the Living." Isshin said, sending to girls to get ready to leave.

"I'll see you there then." Osamu left for Sokyoku Hill.

Isshin looked to Ichigo. "When were you going to tell me you were the grandson of the Devil?" He asked.

Ichigo smiled. "When I did. Toshihiro thought it would be a good laugh when you found out about it." Ichigo explained.

Isshin sighed, "Why didn't Masaki tell me?" He asked himself, but Brielle heard him.

"She did want to scare you, since everyone like to assume dark-like beings are evil." The feathered winged dragon explained.

"I guess you're right, like always. Now you two get ready, it's time to leave." The soul siblings got up and when to get Karin and Yuzu.

~Two minutes later - Sokyoku Hill~

The shinigami waved goodbye to the Soul King and his Royal Guard, while Ichigo's family hug them goodbye instead. Osamu, and his guard wave and go through the gate way for the Soul palace.

When the gates closed Ichigo, Brielle, Orihime, Uryu, Chad, Kisuke, Yoruichi, Karin, Yuzu, and Isshin got ready to leave for the World of the Living. A Senkaimon opens and they were just about to go through when Aizen comes up to them. Ichigo in particular.

"You did a wonderful job against Ryuu. I want to give you this for safe keeping, because we all know the Urahara can't keep anything safe if I was able to get my hands on it so easily." He said while ruffling Ichigo's hair, and Ichigo trying, but failing to stop him. Aizen also handed his nephew the Hogyoku. Everyone's eyes widened, even Ichigo's and Brielle's.

"Why do you want me to hold on to this? Didn't you want to get your hands on this for like years?" The orange haired teen asked.

"Yes and no. I haven't been trying to get my hands on it for as long as you think. The moment you were born the Hogyoku - both mine and Urahara's - reacted to your strong spirit energy. That means that you are its true master. So, that is why I tried to get Urahara's before he tried to destroy it." Explained Aizen. Kisuke looked dumbfounded.

Ichigo takes the Hogyoku and looks at it for a second, and then put it in his pocket. He'll figure out what to do with it later. Ichigo lets out a yelp of surprise when Aizen pulls him into a hug like how Toshihiro did. Then he ruffled Ichigo's hair again with Ichigo protesting. Aizen just laughed it off.

/Why is he treating me like a kid all of a sudden?/ Ichigo asked Brielle.

/Because you are one? I think a lot of people forgot that little detail. You're only 16 darn it./ Brielle said with a smile. Ichigo just shook his head.

After all the hugs and goodbyes, the Kurosaki family and Ichigo's friends leave for home.

FIN

AND IT'S DONE! YEAH! Man that felt like it took forever. My first story ever completed! I'm a very happy woman right now! :D I really hope you guys enjoyed this story, and thank you for all the favs, follows, and views. Please tell me how you all liked this story! There will be a Poll up in a few days. So, again thank you for reading!

PS. Sequel coming up soon.

Ichi: Why did you have Aizen treat me like a kid?

Aizen: Because she thought it would be funny.

enj/bri: That and because you treat him as such in the manga too. Though it is hard to catch.

Ichi: Wait, when did he do that?

enj/bri: For example, he tells you not to curse that onetime - only parents do that to teach their kids right.

Ichi: Oh yeah. Looks like he's not going to have a problem with you, huh?

enj/bri: Nope. I don't curse if you have noticed. ;) I can't say it without freezing. :/ So, that's why I replace them! XD

Ichi: Yup. Please review and fav if haven't yet! ^^

enj/bri: Till next time! ^_~