Till Death Do Us Part{4} ~Renji Abarai x Reader~

Over the last few months, things had changed drastically for your friends. Orihime getting attack by her brother as a hollow and her new powers that surfaced, Chads new powers, and you discovered Uryu was actually a Quincy. The last quincy to be exact.

School was going along nicely. The only people to know about your secret was Ichigo and Rukia. Speaking of Rukia, you noticed she was acting rather odd. Distant. No one else seemed to notice, but, then again they weren’t as observant as you were. Even Kisuke had his suspicions.

Today was a skip day for you. The school was having physicals. If the school were to discover you had no heartbeat, well.. who knows what would happen. So you spent the day following Rukia, wondering what was up with her. You kept to the roof, keeping her in your line of sight as you followed her. Her destination led to Ichigos empty house.

“What are you doing Rukia?” you whispered to yourself. “No one’s home.”

She jumped through Ichigos window. The only thing you could see was her grabbing the stuffed animal Kon and taping his mouth shut. Then you saw her sit at Ichigos desk with pen and paper. After that, she left the house with a backpack. She glanced once more at the house before leaving. She kept running and didn’t stop until a voice echoed throughout the now empty streets of Karakura.

“Finally get it, don’t ya?” You hid in a tree just off to the side. Peering through the leaves of the tree, you saw a shadowy figure sitting atop a telephone pole.

“Must be another soul reaper,” you thought to yourself.

The man drew his sword. “But you know, I really gotta hand it to ya. I;m very impressed, stalking around here in this world, you actually managed to prolong what little time you have left, Rukia.”

You finally got a good look at the guy. He ha brown eyes and long crimson hair tied into a high ponytail. His forehead was covered with tribal tattoos and wore a shinigami outfit with some type of headgear.

“Renji. What in the world are you doing here?” Rukia asked as she stared at the man sitting atop the telephone pole. He said said nothing as he jumped off the pole, sword raised high in the air, ready to strike Rukia down. Instead of cutting her, he purposely missed and sliced the sidewalk, as if he was showing off his power.

The only Zanpakuto you had seen was Ichigos overgrown one. Regular Zanpakuto's were kinda lame. They were just regular swords!

“So you’re telling me you had two hunters from the Soul Society lurking behind, but you were too lost in thought that you didn’t even notice? I’ll grant you that last dew months you spent in that gigao, but still, don’t you think you’ve grown a little too relaxed?” Renji questioned her as he rested his sword on his shoulder and stared her down. “Spit it out Rukia.”

She stayed silent

“So,” he said, “Where is the human that took all of your powers from you?”

"What are you talking about? Just because I’m inside a gigai right now. doesn't mean I’ve lost any of my powers. And anyway, why would you even think it was a human who took that power?" Rukia snapped.

"It was a human! It’s obvious. Just look at you, otherwise you wouldn't have that stupid human expression on your face!" He said. You puffed your cheeks out angrily and glared at that red haired soul reaper.

Rukia's eyes widened.

"I’ve had enough." You thought as you jumped out of the tree to land beside Rukia.

"Who the hell are you?" Renji clutched his sword as you crossed your arms and glared at him.

"Me? I’m a friend of Rukias!" You smirked as he glared at you.

"What are you doing here (y/n)?" Rukia looked over at you. You smiled at her.

"I've been following you all day ya know. You’ve been acting strange and distant lately," you answered truthfully.

"You were stalking me?!" She cried out.

“Pretty much.” You shrugged. You pushed her away and ducked as Renji’s sword swung where your head once was. “Ya know, it’s very rude to try and behead someone as they are talking!”

He said nothing as you jumped away from him.

“What’s wrong pineapple head? Cat got your tongue?” you snickered.

“What the hell is wrong with you?” he growled. “How long where you in that tree? And why can’t I sense any spiritual pressure from you?”

"What's wrong with me!? What’s wrong with you?!” You snapped, “I was talking to Rukia here and you took a swipe at me! I've been here the entire time. The reason why you can't sense my spiritual pressure is none of your concern," your eyes stone cold and your voice turned icy.

Renji growled and struck at you again. You jumped away from his sword and onto the wall behind you. Renji smirked and flash stepped behind you where his blade pierced where your heart is. It was moments like this when you were glad you couldn’t die


"(Y/n)!" Rukia cried as Renji removed his Zanpakuto from you.
You fell to the ground. It would only take a few minutes for you to be able to move. Usually when you get stabbed in a vital area, your body would go into shock. You closed your eyes and played dead.

Renji knelt down and checked your pulse. “She’s dead.”

“That’s right,” Rukia suddenly remembered. “She’s a cursed being doomed to an eternal life until someone can cure her.”

“Rukia.” Renji spoke gaining her attention. “You’re a runt from the Rukon District just like me and yet you were taken in by the noble house of Kuchiki. They put a lot of time and money into making you the perfect soul reaper. One of the elite, huh? Am I wrong? You’re the great Rukia Kuchiki aren’t ya? Gaping like some worthless human. What the hell is the matter with you?”

“The Rukon district?” you thought as you lay there on the sidewalk. “Been a long time since I heard of that place.” You cracked an eye open only to see sakura petals drifting in the wind. “What the hell?”

“Right, Captain Kuchiki?”

A figure appeared behind Rukia. She turned to stare at him with wide eyes. “Byakuya, its you, brother.” she mumbled

“Rukia,” he merely gave her a stone cold look.

Renji used her distraction as an advantage and swung at her. She barely dodged the attacked and managed to escape with only a scratch on her cheek.

"Passing your soul reaper powers to a human is a grave sin. Be glad the higher ups were compassionate and let us handle this instead of the execution squad.” Renji said. “Now tell me where is this human is Rukia. It’s over. We're taking you in and then we are going to find the human who stole your powers and kill him.”

“This guy sure has a lot to say,” you thought as you watched them from the ground.

Renji continued speaking, "Don't even try to protect him. You know what just happened. The only reason you dodged my attacks is because I let you dodge them.," Renji got into a fighting stance,"The next move I make with this blade will be fatal."

Each step he took towards Rukia, she took another one back, he swung his sword. Rukia jumped over his blade. He appeared above her and swung down at her. Rukia rolled away then quickly got back on her feet. She gripped her arm in pain and kneeled on the ground.

“About damn time.” you muttered as the shock wore off on your body. You pulled yourself up from the ground and smiled at them. “Yo!”

The two men stared at you as if you had grown a second head.

"But I killed you! You're supposed to be dead!" Renji pointed at

“Oh really?” You put a finger to your bottom lip. “Hmm. If you had then why am I still standing here? Oh that’s right. Because I’m already dead.

"Bakudo number one, Sai," a cold voice spoke.

"Hey!," you fell to the ground as your arms were locked in place behind you.

“That should keep you in place.” Renji grumbled before approaching Rukia once more. "This is it,"  just as he went to swing his blade a blue arrow flew right for him. Renji moved to the side to dodge it. A shadowy figure made its way towards them.

"Two armed men attacking a defenseless young girl. I have to tell you, its not a pretty sight. I don't know, its just isn't my style. Know what I mean," the figured turned out to be Uruy.

“Uryu!” you had never been happier to see another person in your entire life.

"Alright kid you can see us. Now tell me, who the hell are you? " Renji asked. Or more like demanded.

Uruy pushed his glasses back in place,"Just a classmate. "

"Classmate huh,"

"One who hates Soul Reapers," Uryu added.

"Ishida what are you doing here?" Rukia asked.

"Just passing by.” He was obviously lying. “Nothing for you to worry about. But if you must now, I had a sudden urge to go to Sunflower Seams, this all night thread shop. So I happened to be up for a stroll this evening and came across your little...party. I mean come one, its not like I sensed some soul reapers in the city and ran off into the night carrying a bag of needles and thread with me to use as an excuse when I finally caught up with you,"

“Uryu, you’re a terrible liar.” you sighed.

"Although I understand if you're skeptical, " he said just as Renji sliced his bag of needles and thread.

"Hey I just asked you a question. I said, who the hell are ya kid?!" Renji repeated. Uryu silently looked at him. "Hey thats fine. You don't have to answer if you don't want to. We can just skip to the part where I kill you," Renji said.

Rukia stepped in front of Uryu.

"Wait a minute Renji! He's got nothing to do with--"

"Just what are you talking about?” Uryu interrupted, "I already gave you an answer.  As I already told you, Im a classmate of Rukias and I hate soul reapers,"

"Well I don't care much for your answer. Why don't you try again,"Renji sneered,

Uryu closed his eyes and then opened them.

"Uryu Ishida. It’s a pleasure," his attitude changed.

"Huh? Whats with you all of a sudden?" Renji asked.

"Well I just thought you had the right to know. You may be a soul reaper, but you should know the name of the one who’s going to kill you," Uryu pushed his glasses into place once again.

Renji grinned,"That settles it. I’m going to cut you in half!" Renji laughed.

Uryu fought bravely against Renji, but was no match against him. You watched helplessly from your spot on the ground.

"Well well looks like you were nothing but talk," Renji raised his sword above his head, "Now lets finish this off, shall we? Remember this as you depart this world...Renji Abarai is the name of the man who killed you!"

"Hold on!" Rukia protested.

"Pleasure knowing ya!" Renji brought his sword down, but another person attacked him behind before Renji could kill him.

"So who in hells name are you?"

"The names Ichigo. I’m the one whos going to beat your ass. How’s it going?" Ichigo greeted.

"You're in a shihakusho. I don't know you. What squad are you from?" Renji looked at his Zanpakuto,"Heh, check out that overgrown Zanpakuto."

"Oh ya? So you're saying I got a big one huh? Its funny, to tell you the truth, I've been thinking this thing looked kinda big next to Rukias. But ya know, I gotta say, up until now, I haven't had anything else by to compare it to," Ichigo said.

"The size reflects the soul reapers spiritual energy.  How did a snot nose little brat get a sword that size? Is he for real?" Renji glanced down at Rukia and looked as if he finally understood something.  "Oh I get it. You're the lowly human who took Rukias power, carrot top!" Renji said.

"Huh?"

Renji jumped off the fence he was on and lunged at Ichigo. Their swords clashed as Renji struck again and again leaving Ichigo on the defensive.

"Come on! What’s wrong!? Is this big sword just for show!" He taunted.

"Ichigo!" Rukia went to aid him, but Uryu grabbed her leg.

"Don't go, " he says just before passing out.

"Its over!" Renji said as he appeared behind Ichigo and slashed his shoulder.

"Very soon you'll be dead. And Rukia will get her powers back, and then Rukia will go back to the soul society to die," Renji said, "man you're as dumb as they come. Rukia came out here on her own just so you wouldn't have to get involved. You should've stayed put at home, but you had to come play the hero. Just what did you think you could accomplish here? You're not a reaper, you're a fake! Theres no way you could hurt a real soul reaper. You couldn't even lay a scratch on one of us!" Just as Renji said those word Ichigo swung upwards    managing to scratch his chin.

"Sorry about that. I know you were in the middle of saying something, but you left yourself so wide open I just couldn’t help myself. I apologize, why don't you continue. Were you saying something about a scratch" Ichigo smirked

"You punk,"

Renji moved to the side.

"You let your guard down renji," Byakuya commented.

"Captain Kuchiki!"

"This young man here, Ichigo Kurosaki, I believe I've seen you before. There was a report from the secre remote squad. He dealt the menos grande quite a serious blow and forced it back to Hueco Mundo as well.." Byakuya explained

Renji laughs,"You gotta be kidding me. Man the secret remote squad must really be slipping these days.  This kid wounded a menos grande?  Who in the right mind would believe that load of crap? I mean look at him captain, and that zanpakuto, it’s nothing but A overgrown piece of junk. He obviously can't control his spirit energy. So tell me what’s the name of that monstrosity?"

"Huh? What's its name?" Ichigo looked confused

"You didn't even ask did you? "

"What you mean Rukia? Wait, are you guys telling me you all name your swords?"

"I knew it. You're not even able to ask your zanpakuto its name. And you really think, you can fight me as an equal? Come back in 2000 years!" Renjis hand hovered over his blade and swiped down it, completely changing its form.

From the sidelines you stared in amazement at being able to finally see the released form of a zanpakuto. “Hate to admit it, but that’s pretty awesome!”

"Roar Zabimaru! Now open your eyes. See what lies before you!" Renji jumped into the air, "And fall before your prey!"

Ichigo attempted to block his attack, but Renji pushed past his defense and sliced his other shoulder with Zabimaru. Ichigos sword fell to the ground.

"Its all over you little runt.  You've lost to Renji Abarai and will die where you stand!"