This is a short beginning chapter, but it's enough to see if anyone likes it. If you do like it, then review! If you don't, then review anyway! Constructive criticism is appreciated. Flaming is not.

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From the Ashes – Chapter 1

The breeze wafted past, carrying the sweet scent of freshly cut grass, and a taint of blood. A lone figure stood in the street, splattered with red.

It was late. How late? "Too late." He needed to get back home, back to comfort. Which way was home? "That way." He stumbled down the sidewalk, ignoring the light breeze playing over his ripped and blood-stained clothes. Whose blood? "Yours, king." Riatsu flickered in the distance, familiar, and getting closer. Friend or enemy? He was so confused, and so tired. "Sleep, king. I'll take it from here." Unable to protest, he lost conciousness, slumping into a wall, leaving a red trail as he slid onto the sidewalk and into the darkness.

"Nii-san? Oh no... what happened?! What happened to nii-san??"

"My poor son! Don't worry, father will fix you!!"

A mumbled voice.

Crying.

Concern?

"Sleep, king."

Sweet oblivion.

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Thank you for reading! The review button is below (just in case you're wondering).

Ichigo: "Review peoples! I didn't get all bloodied up just for your entertainment!"

Hichigo: "Actually, ya kinda did, Ichi." *Smirks evilly *

Ichigo: *Gives his Death Glower© *

Umm... so yeah. Review? *glances over at huge HichiIchi cat-fight *