Kitty-Cat Scratch
Chapter 2
IchigoXHaineko

A.N.: This is a request by LooseTie. I'm keeping it strictly between these two characters to keep it simple. I know that some have asked to include Rangiku but I've decided not to, since LooseTie kinda already did something similar and I'm trying to keep my ideas original.

Warning: Lemon!
After the events of the Sword-Beast Campaign:
Soul Society
Haineko POV

Haineko lay on the roof, looking up at the clouds despairingly. She could feel her power start to wax and wane, soon it would be too much of a strain to maintain her manifested form. A tear rolled down her face as the fact that she'd be no longer able to spend any more time with Ichigo dawned on her.

Over the past several weeks, as they hunted down the last of the renegade Sword-Beasts, Haineko and Ichigo had become close, and not because of the incredible sex. Ichigo was a rather kind gentleman who treated Haineko special. She had never felt so loved before and there was no doubt in her mind: she loved Ichigo with all her heart. His strength, his passion, his kind nature. All of these things made Haineko's heart flutter. She remembered the last time they'd spent the night together, wrapped in each other's arms beneath the sheets, she'd profess her love to Ichigo, who'd professed his love in turn.

And now that was all going to come to an end. She was going to fade soon and return to Rangiku, never to feel Ichigo's warmth again. Haineko curled up into a ball and felt tears start to descend. "It's not fair!" she murmured. "I love Ichigo, and now I'm never going to see him again!" She shook her head and sat up. "No! There has to be a way for me to stay manifested!" She got off the roof and headed for the one place she knew she could get some answers….

Squad 12: R&D Department

Haineko found Nemu quite easily. The girl was standing alongside one of the computer monitors in an empty room near the entrance. The stoic girl turned to see the cat-like zanpakuto enter. "Yes Haineko? Does Lieutenant Matsumoto require something?"

The tailed woman shook her head no. "No, this has nothing to do with the old lady. I… I need to ask something."

"Yes?"

Haineko hesitated before continuing. "Is… is there any way that I can keep my manifested form? I can still lend Rangiku my power but I want to stay here in a physical form."

Nemu kept silent for a few minutes before shaking her head. "No, I'm sorry but there is no way. Muramasa was only able to maintain his physical form because he was cut off from his master and used hollows as an alternate power supply. You are still connected with Rangiku Matsumoto." Seeing Haineko's downtrodden face, Nemu added "I'm sorry, Haineko. Is this about your relationship with Ichigo Kurosaki?"

Haineko took a step back. She and Ichigo had done their best to keep their relationship a secret. She knew that Rangiku would be pissed if she found out her zanpakuto was getting some action and she wasn't getting any. Nemu smiled knowingly. "Be at peace, Haineko. I only know of it because Master Mayuri requested that I monitor Ichigo Kurosaki since he's never investigated a Substitute Soul Reaper before. Be assured your secret's safe with me."

"Oh… thanks, I guess."

"I do have a suggestion since I can tell you are in distress, Haineko."

The woman's ears twitched in curiosity. "Really? What?"

The woman typed in some keys on the computer and the screen displayed a series of notes. "Master Mayuri hypothesized that a manifested zanpakuto could spread their consciousness between two people, provided that the third party is willing to allow them into their soul."

Haineko looked at Nemu incredulously. "Wait, so I can put a part of myself inside of Ichigo?"

"Correct. And," she said with a rare smile, "Master Mayuri noted that intercourse would be the best way to merge souls."

Haineko smiled. It wasn't what she wanted, but it would have to be good enough.

That Evening….
Kurosaki Residence: Ichigo's Room 9:45 PM
Ichigo POV

The object of Haineko's love lay on the bed reading a book. Ichigo was wondering whether he should ask Kisuke to open up a Senkaimon so he could visit Haineko. He felt lonely without her to keep him warm at night….

The window opened and a certain zanpakuto opened the door and hopped right on top of him. Haineko purred as she rubbed her body against Ichigo's. "Hey there, love! I'm missed you!"

Ichigo smiled and wrapped his arms around Haineko, burying his face in her deep red hair. "I've missed you too, Haineko!" He noticed Haineko's silence and the way that she kept her face buried in his chest and felt a little unnerved. "Are you alright, Haineko?"

It took the woman a moment to drum up her courage but she managed to find her voice. "No. Ichigo, I'm…I'm fading away." She looked up to see Ichigo's confused face. "Now that Muramasa's power has faded, I'm struggling to maintain a manifested form. Soon I'll have to go back to Rangiku forever." The fact that he'd soon lose Haineko hit Ichigo like an icepick to the heart. Tears started to fall down his face as he held Haineko tight.

Haineko laid her head on Ichigo's shoulder as she spoke. "I can't stay here in this form but… I learned that there is something we can do to be together, if only a little."

"Really? What?" Ichigo asked hopeful.

"Ichigo… Will… will you let me put a part of my power inside you and let it reside in your soul so I can stay with you forever?" Ichigo looked at her for a moment, knowing just how much Haineko loved him to ask if he'd allow her into his soul. "Can… can I really do that?"

"Only if you're willing."

As Ichigo pondered on Haineko's request, his zanpakuto, Zangetsu, chirped in from inside his mind. "Ichigo… If you are willing, I will allow Haineko to place some of her power within you without protest. You will not be able to wield her zanpakuto like Rangiku does but you'll be able to talk with her and keep a part of her with you wherever you go." Ichigo nodded at his zanpakuto's guidance and kissed Haineko deeply.

"Yes, Haineko. I'll do it."

Haineko smiled as she unbuttoned Ichigo's pants. "Thank you so much, Ichigo. Now then," she pulled off Ichigo's pants and stared at the rock-hard erection between Ichigo's legs. "Nemu told me how this was done, and I'm sure we'll both enjoy it…." She took off her catwoman outfit, revealing her luscious body to the Substitute. Tugging off Ichigo's shirt, Haineko pulled away from Ichigo and pulled off her leggings.

Ichigo could never get enough of seeing Haineko's beautiful body no matter how many times he saw it. Once the two lovers lay naked on the bed Haineko once again laid down on top of Ichigo, sinking her nails into his shoulders and dragging them down his chest, leaving thin red scratch marks. As she leaned forward and kissed Ichigo she whispered "Just relax, Ichigo. Let me in." As she kissed his lips Haineko initiated the process of soul integration like Nemu instructed her. Ichigo could feel her spirit energy slip inside him and intertwine with his spirt core. His hand went to her tail and stroked it softly, earning the pressure of Haineko's breasts against his chest as she arched her back. "Ahhh! You know just what this kitty likes, Ichigo."

The substitute grinned and leaned forward, burying his face in her cleavage. Haineko could feel herself start to get wet as Ichigo doted on her breasts. When Ichigo gripped the base of her tail, her most vulnerable weak-spot, Haineko wrapped her arms around Ichigo and pressed her chest into his face harder. Ichigo thought he might suffocate from lack of air but he enjoyed the feel of her soft globes as they smothered him. Haineko's eyes began to glaze with lust as her chest was doted on. Ichigo moaned as Haineko moved herself, flipping her positon to face Ichigo's huge manhood while her lower half was on top of Ichigo's face. The lovers began to get each other off orally. Haineko purred into Ichigo's cock as she stuffed her face with it, her red head bobbing up and down on his shaft. The catwoman arched her back as Ichigo's tongue slithered into her. By now Ichigo had become familiar with all of Haineko's pleasure spots and he knew just where to lick her.

'Oh god, he's so gooooood….' Haineko's tongue licked the underside of Ichigo's shaft, earning her a heated moan from Ichigo which shook her as it reverberated through her body. As Ichigo's hands gripped her bouncy ass Haineko started to rock her body back and forth, making his tongue go even deeper as more of his shaft slid down her throat.

Haineko's eyes widened in shock as Ichigo slipped a finger inside her derriere. A slutty muffled moan came from her as Ichigo prodded her backdoor, knowing how sensitive she was back there. 'It's too good! It's too good! ITSTOOGOOOOOOOOD!" Her body lost all sense of control as she came, Ichigo lapping up her juices. Taking her mouth off of Ichigo's cock Haineko threw her head back and shrieked; her tail swishing back and forth as she couldn't control her body. "OHHH! FUUUUUCK!"

By the time Haineko's brain rebooted and she came down from cloud nine, she found that she was on her side in Ichigo's arms. "Mmmh, you're amazing, Ichigo…" she whispered. Ichigo kissed her deeply, the zanpakuto moaning as she tasted herself on Ichigo's tongue. Addicted to her own flavor, Haineko's sultry tongue devoured Ichigo's mouth, her body pressing against Ichigo's tightly.

As Ichigo moved to fuck Haineko doggy-style, or kitty-style as Haineko preferred to call it, the girl put a hand to his chest and stopped him. "Wait," she said.

"This might be our last time so I… want to look at you."

Ichigo's heart almost snapped in two as he realized the importance of her request. Nodding, Ichigo grabbed Haineko's legs and put them over his shoulders. As his dripping cock rubbed against her wet entrance, Ichigo looked Haineko in the eye.

"Are you ready?"

Haineko nodded and lightly kissed Ichigo. "For you, always."

An entirely new sensation hit Ichigo as he filled his lover's womanhood. Despite the fact that he was the one on top, he had the weird feeling of something filling him, Haineko's red energy slipping inside him as he slowly fucked her. Ichigo started a pace that he knew Haineko couldn't resist without going crazy. Haineko moaned wantonly as Ichigo slowly pulled his shaft our until her walls themselves were trying to suck him back in, then he'd slam all the way back inside, making the bed shake against the wall as Haineko wailed in pleasure.

"Fuck! Ichigo! ICHIGOOOO!"

Ichigo saw Haineko's face distort in pleasure, her tongue sticking out lewdly as the air was knocked out of her. Haineko's long nails dug into Ichigo's shoulders as her body was pounded into the mattress. "Yes! Ichigo! You're amazing!" she shrieked. Leaning down until her legs pressed against her, Ichigo pressed his lips against hers, Ichigo kissed her deeply, moaning into her mouth as her tight pussy squeezed him.

As Ichigo quickened his pace, so did the flow of energy coming from Haineko. Ichigo's body began to glow a fusion of red and blue spirit energy as his core became enmeshed with her energy. Ichigo wrapped his arms around Haineko, holding her still while the catwoman writhed and moaned beneath him. Because of Haineko's earlier blowjob, Ichigo could already start to feel the hot rush start to flow towards his tip.

"Haineko!" he shouted out. "I can't hold it in!"

"Inside…" Haineko moaned, licking Ichigo's cheek cat-like. "Fill me to the brim, Ichigo."

Haineko squeezed Ichigo's cock with her muscles, almost choking Ichigo in a hot vice. Ichigo threw his head back and roared as he came inside Haineko. As her womb filled, Haineko was driven over the edge, screaming Ichigo's name as she came, soiling the bedsheets beneath them. Almost immediately, Ichigo felt Haineko's spirit energy complete its fusion with Ichigo's soul, settling inside him.

Ichigo pulled out and lay next to Haineko, holding her close. Soon, however, he noticed her body start to glow and become see-through. "Haineko? What's happening?" he asked, scared.

Haineko looked at her love with a sad smile. "I don't have any more energy left to keep myself manifested now. I gave what little I had left to you." As her body became more transparent Haineko caressed Ichigo's cheek and leaned forward and wiped the tears from Ichigo's eyes. "Don't cry, Ichigo. I'll always be with you."

Ichigo's voice cracked as more tears fell. "Don't go…" he whispered. "I love you."

Haineko leaned forward and kissed him one final time. "I love you too, Ichigo. I'll always treasure the time we've spent together."

"Goodbye."

Ichigo watched as Haineko faded away, leaving nothing but the stains on the bed as proof of their lovemaking. Ichigo buried his head into his pillow and wept in sorrow….

Ichigo's Inner World

When Ichigo opened his eyes, he found himself standing on top of a skyscraper sideways. Rain was pouring down in a torrential deluge, as if his own inner world was trying to drown him.

"Ichigo…" Turning around he saw Zangetsu, who was standing on his pole as usual. Despite being told that he hated rain Ichigo saw that the man was smiling. Zangetsu pointed behind Ichigo and the boy turned around.

Standing behind him was a smiling Haineko.

As the lovers embraced, Zangetsu watched as the rain stopped and the clouds parted, a rainbow shining over the two….

The End.

A.N.: …I shouldn't have written this while listening to "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by Garth Brooks. *Sniffles* Excuse me, I need a tissue….