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The second time Zangetsu forced his way out of his wielder’s soulscape was to a young boy vastly different from the one he’d known all his life. “It is late, Ichigo,” he said. A better adult, one more experienced with children and especially one of his height, might have crouched down to seem less looming. He, however, didn’t. It would do nothing, he knew. “Your father must be worried.” No response. “Your sisters as well.” A twitch.
Title: Atlas Word Count: 1,340
Rating: Teen Relationships: Kurosaki Ichigo & Old Man Zangetsu
Summary:
Zangetsu had resolved to never contact his wielder. Then the Grand Fisher happened.














