Touching Your Heart - Aizen x Ichigo FC V2

[Lady Rukia]

Hello everybody!

As the Fan-Club start again, let me explain the rules simply.

If you don't like a pairing do not post here, do not send hate in reputations or in posts. Just pass away and see if something else will be worthy of your attention and affection.

In other words, be polite and courteous towards each other otherwise this thread won't work. Politeness and respect are part of what we loved in the previous version and we adore in fan-clubs.

We are here to joke, to imagine, to theorize and analyze. As fangirls and fanboys we have our own fantasies to fullfile and it would be a shame for some to take the jokes badly.

In such situations, you take your time and you breathe a lot. It's not a war, it's a friendly debate we all want here. Let it pass and everything will be fine.

So if you have understood the rules, post here and ask nicely and only in this thread to be part of this fan-club. :D Be safe, we don't bite. :D

Message by Ruki and Valki, your beloved owners.

Owner: Lady Rukia
Co-Owner: Lady Valkyrie

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Different communities on the web:

FanFiction.Net:

Aizen And Ichigo Stories With Plot (http://www.fanfiction.net/community/Aizen-s-and-Ichigo-s-Stories-with-Plot/95285/)

Tumblr:

All For AiIchi (http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/aizen+x+ichigo)

Archive Of Forums:

(I'll need a little help from people who are here)

DeviantArt:

Aizen x Ichigo Community (http://aizenxichigo.deviantart.com/)
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Background and Profiles
Aizen Sōsuke
藍染 惣右介

http://oi47.tinypic.com/104guq1.jpg

Race: Shinigami
Birthday: May 29
Height: 186 cm (6'1")
Weight: 74 kg (163 lbs.)
Blood Type: B
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown

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Kurosaki Ichigo
黒崎 一護

http://oi48.tinypic.com/17y07t.jpg

Race: Human, Shinigami
Birthday: July 15
Age: 17
Height: 181 cm (5'11")
Weight: 66kg (145 lbs.)
Blood Type: A
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Orange

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(Information taken from Bleach Wiki)

Memorable Quotes

Aizen/To Ichigo:
"Why are you putting so much distance between us? If you want to make sure it hits me, then you should get close and fire. Or is it that you're afraid of letting even a part of me out of your field of vision by getting close? If that's the case, then it's a foolish thought. Distance only has meaning in a fight between equals. With you and I, distance holds no meaning at all. Watch... If I do this, my hand is almost instantly at your heart."

Ichigo/To Gin:
"I'm not saying I don't remember your blade. I'm saying I don't remember your heart. When you cross blades, you can tell a little of what your opponent's thinking. I'm not saying you can read their mind or anything like that, but you can tell what kind of resolve lies behind their blade, whether they respect you or look down on you. That kind of thing, you can tell. When I'm actually fighting, there's no time to think about it, so I don't usually realize until afterwards, but in general, the stronger the opponent is, the more of that "heart" seems to come across."

Aizen/To Ichigo:
"There is no such thing as 'truth' or 'lies' in this world; there never has been. There are only plain, hard facts. And yet, all beings who exist in this world take only those 'facts' that are convenient to them, and take them to be the 'truth'. They do so because they know no other way to live. However, for those powerless beings that make up the majority of this world it is those 'facts' that are inconvenient for their own self-affirmation that make up the real 'truth'."

Ichigo/To Urahara:
"I heard from my dad that the Hogyoku's is to read the "hearts" of those around it and make it reality. If that's true then I wonder if it's possible that Aizen wanted to lose his power. Once I had enough power to be able to fight Aizen as an equal, I finally came into contact with his sword. And in it, there was nothing but "isolation".”

Aizen/To Ichigo:
"And goodbye, ryoka boy. For a human... you are really interesting."

Ichigo/To Urahara:
"If he had incredible power ever since he was born, then maybe this whole time he was looking for someone who looked at things the same way he did and from the moment he gave up on finding that, I wonder if somewhere in his heart he wished he could be a "normal" shinigami. "




Fanfiction

Fanfiction.net Aizen/Ichigo fic listing in English (http://www.fanfiction.net/anime/Bleach/10/0/1/1/0/3659/3633/0/0/1/0/)
Fanfiction.net Aizen/Ichigo fic listing in all languages (http://www.fanfiction.net/anime/Bleach/10/0/0/1/0/3659/3633/0/0/1/0/)


Ai (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3801203/1/Ai_Currently_undergoing_revamp) by Nixie the Pixie - rated M
Cutter Moon, Moon Flower (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6321215/1/Cutter-Moon-Moon-Flower) by Eldar-Melda - drabble collection - rated T
Heavenly Light (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5251498/1/Heavenly-Light) by Tranquilized-Night - rated M
Illusion (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6336596/1/Illusion) by Sariniste - alternate version after ch 420 - rated T
Reflection of the Moonless Sky (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6478725/1/Reflection-of-the-Moonless-Sky) by MM08 - vampire AU - rated T
The Strongest Color (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3455155/1/The-Strongest-Color) by Raykes - rated T

Archiveofourown.org Aizen/Ichigo fic listing (http://archiveofourown.org/tags/Aizen%20Sousuke*s*Kurosaki%20Ichigo/works)
Aizen/Ichigo Stories with Plot - collection of fanfics (http://www.fanfiction.net/community/Aizen-s-and-Ichigo-s-Stories-with-Plot/95285/99/0/1/0/0/0/0/)

Doujinshi, Fanart, AMVs, and Extras

Doujinshi:
Prisoners in Paradise (http://aarinfantasy.com/forum/f103/t49044-prisoners-in-paradise.html) - requires signup to view link - NSFW
Secret Garden (http://aarinfantasy.com/forum/f103/t145359-secret-garden.html) - requires signup to view link - NSFW

Fanart:
Black Coffin by touya101:
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/161/9/2/black_coffin_by_touya101-d52xyt3.jpg

Capture by clover7971:
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p488/live_icons/Aizen%20x%20Ichigo/Capture_by_clover7971.jpg

Enjoy my peace, enjoy my world by bichva:
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p488/live_icons/Aizen%20x%20Ichigo/bybichva.jpg

Hug by isena:
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/315/c/a/hug_by_oksanak-d5ko27t.png
Hurrrr by moni158:
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/128/3/9/399ed2ec6bf22444562ffd37454bf9c4-d3fv00p.png

Mugetsu*Aizen by Hotarubi-Kyoshi
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/050/4/6/46472eee3a857398aed302035cc101cb-d4q999k.jpg


AMVs:
Bad Romance - Aizen/Ichigo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyAB6hyjLRI


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Members of Aizen's and Ichigo's Army

1. Lady Rukia
2. Lady Valkyrie
3. Sariniste
4. Aizen Sousuke
5. skeletonheart
6. Isena
7. wanda lensherr
8. Kyouka Suigetsu
9. Trinity
10. Sokkenai
11. LiquidNitrogen

[Azley]

Approved + added to our masterlist.
Have fun! :D

[Sariniste]

joinage! :) good to see you again! :D

[Lady Rukia]

joinage! :) good to see you again! :D
Added to the list, it's good to talk to you again.

Why do love Aizen x Ichigo?

(I know why but I couldn't resist. :p)

[Sariniste]

Why do you love Aizen x Ichigo?

Haha ;)

Short answer: villain x protagonist pairings FTW! :D

Long answer: Illusion (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6336596/1/Illusion)

[Lady Rukia]

Haha ;)

Short answer: villain x protagonist pairings FTW! :D

Long answer: Illusion (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6336596/1/Illusion)

To put it in a nutschell, it's a nice idea.

Good fanfiction by the way.

If you have any ideas of fanworks, feel free to share.

The most we are, the best we got! :D

[Lady Rukia]

I am quite humbled by this FC. I find this pairing interesting, keikaku doori maybe?

Of course you can!

Could you tell us why do love this attractive pairing?

By the way, don't hesistate to participate. :)

[Lady Valkyrie]

Hello everyone, good to be back up and running!
Your lovely co-founder here, Ruki and I are currently in the process of fixing up the front page so you'll have lots of goodies to look at when you come in!

Could you tell us why do love this attractive pairing?
Like Sari said, I (and I think a lot of us do) have a tendency to ship hero x villain/protagonist x antagonist however I wasn't much of a shipper nor a hero x villain shipper until long after I delved until this pairing. You could almost say the deliciously sinfulness of this pairing woke me up to malexmale shipping.

Aizen was always "too nice" in a sense to Ichigo, he let him get away where a lot of other people seemed to cop the full brunt of battle where as Ichigo looked like he was just getting away with a slap on the wrist. My point in being The Breaking Glaciers (http://mangafox.me/manga/bleach/v44/c392/1.html), Aizen shows that he very much can effortlessly cut down his opponents (granted I probably would be too, people getting in my way all the time, :fuh), but he's never so brutally cut Ichigo down.

More under the cut, woah big post.
He probably still does want Ichigo alive at the end of the day, yet Aizen managed to wound just about everybody in FK without killing them. I think the only time he's ever went out of way to "attack" Ichigo (bar the final battle they had, the rest of the time he just seems to be on the defensive, dodging and evading Ichigo's attacks) was in SS. Aside from that most of their battles seem to consist of dialogue, which just doesn't seem like typical antagonistic behavior -to allow the protagonist so much free range when you're obviously capable of getting them in whatever position you need them to be in to achieve your goals (ie. dead, captured, etc).

Aizen even says to Ichigo (which I wouldn't call this antagonizing at all) that Ichigo can't hate him (http://mangafox.me/manga/bleach/v44/c388/14.html), he hasn't personally wronged him (ie. think Voldemort killing Harry's parents). This even seems like an attempt to get Ichigo to back off and he looks slightly discouraged before the other's step in, it's almost like Aizen doesn't see a reason why they should fight.

Even through the fact that Aizen claims to have planned all of Ichigo's development to the day dot seems too, what's the word, precise - careful, like he'd generally care/be bothered if something happened to Ichigo preventing him from "assisting his development". People don't usually seem to treat their experiments so personally - point in being, the Vizard experiments and just about anything to do with the Hogyoku. He seems to care for him slightly more than someone implied to be using another person for their own gain - otherwise why allow Ichigo free region? He's also know about Ichigo since he was born, which is very suspicious - like he's almost tried to mould him in something, but it couldn't have just all been for his own personal gain (or at least I like to think so), otherwise why not just kidnap him as a child or what have you?

Maybe not in battle but in conversation he seems to treat him somewhat like an equal, telling to him and explaining to him every last little thing (that nobody else seems to get to hear all this) and Ichigo listens and absorbs practically all of it. He was even going to tell him the truth about his birthright and probably would have continued on wards if it weren't for Isshin standing in, I honestly wonder what would have happened had Isshin not shown and Aizen just went on?

And finally, for now, I have never I think in all my life see an antagonist make a move on protagonist like this.
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101013143735/bleach/en/images/0/0a/Aizen_Ichigo_too_close.png

What is that? What are you doing Aizen :rolleyes:? I'm sure there are better ways to show someone that "distance is irrelevant in a fight", like maybe cutting them in the arm. That is not what happens in a fight. I cannot justify that though, other than:

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3odvp1LIk1qbhonq.gif

Maybe Aizen's been developing Ichigo all this time to raise him as a consort :o

[Lady Rukia]

Dear @Valky, what do mean by raising already? :rolleyes: We might have a different conception of that word, you know? hihihi. But that's true Aizen watched carefully each of Ichgio's steps since the very beginning. We don't know exactly why. So this is the best time to theorize.

By the way Aizen cares for Ichigo and he doesn't want any person of his army to hurt him deeply. He won't accept that like that. Okay lots of main villains enjoy torturing the main characters for their own pleasure but it's different here.

Aizen tries to develop something more than a mere fight between two foes. It's not like that. He is almost a mentor for Ichigo during the Arrancar's Arc and apparently when no one sees them, it's quite a talk!

Ichigo reveals his curious side and Aizen reveals the teacher in him. It's very intriguing. Both don't wish to fight each other, it's like they test each other. They want to know. It's not as if they are forced to fight.

But I know lots of people use Ichigo to destroy Aizen and Ichigo lost everything due to this fight. It's very sad for our main character. really. He enjoys his powers to protect and people made him remove those powers.

[Sariniste]

Lady Val, what an awesome post! I loved your essay on this pairing and I TOTALLY agree. Especially the part where Aizen touches Ichigo's heart. You are absolutely right that I have never seen an antagonist to that to a protagonist ever.

I agree that Aizen wants Ichigo alive. I'm not sure exactly why yet (perhaps it's as you theorize, lol). But they clearly have a special relationship.

Lady R, yes, this is part of what makes me so interested in this pairing. Why has Aizen been watching Ichigo for so long? Why does he appear to care for him? What is really going on? I have a feeling that we will learn some interesting things in this new flashback.

So glad to see you two Ladies, the dynamic duo, back again and running this FC! You both do a great job!

[Lady Valkyrie]

Working on getting our front page up as we speak, just PM me to take about it Ruki :).


Dear @Valky, what do mean by raising already? :rolleyes: We might have a different conception of that word, you know? hihihi.


Haha, I was semi-joking. Maybe not so much raising then as will eventually court him to consort :P. That might be a little bit better worded. @Sari Oh yes, well whatever their relationship is I have a feeling Aizen has more in store for Ichigo - whetear it be as friend or semi-enemy.


By the way Aizen cares for Ichigo and he doesn't want any person of his army to hurt him deeply. He won't accept that like that. Okay lots of main villains enjoy torturing the main characters for their own pleasure but it's different here.

Yeah, I imagine if he thought that anyone like Grimmjow would have seriously hurt/damaged him (and Grimmjow was quite relentless at times) he wouldn't have sent them to fight him. Its like Aizen wanted to see just how many challenges he could overcome, although making sure he wouldn't become too strong may have been a bit overlooked.

He's always seemed to be a bit antagonizing though, provoking Hitsugaya in FK, Ichigo that doesn't entirely seem to be the case. He doesn't make himself out to be an enemy to Ichigo either, which is rare, considering all the people Aizen has really "wronged" without too much care (ie. the Vizards/Urahra/Tessai/Yoruichi in TBTP, SS after he defected, some of the Arrancar/Espada don't seem entirely happy with him). It doesn't really make too much sense, to treat one "enemy" differently from just about every other "enemy" you have - there's definitely a relationship there, I wouldn't know what to pin it down as though.

Future student-mentor, possible allies, maybe Aizen sees him as more than that?

In the Character File Translations from the Unmasked book, Kubo puts:

--Motive--
藍染を動かすもの
WHAT MADE AIZEN MOVE

FACT 1: 神の高みへ
FACT 1: The Heights of God
藍染は霊王になり代わり、新しい世界を創造する。　その崇高な目的を果たす　"使者"　として 、　自分は神 の域にある存在という意識が芽生えた。
Aizen wanted to become the Spirit King and create a brand new world. He wanted to become a divine "messenger" and make those under His domain become aware of His presence.

FACT 2: 孤独
FACT 2: Loneliness
誰よりも強かった藍染は、　誰にも理解されこと無い孤独の世界を抱えていた。　強き者故の孤独 は深く、　哀 しい。
Aizen was stronger than anybody else, and because of this, he was lonely and misunderstood by everyone. The loneliness that came with this strong isolation was very deep, and very sad.

FACT 2: Bingo. Who else mentioned something about this: (The Silent Victory (http://www.mangareader.net/94-57804-15/bleach/chapter-422.html)) Ichigo.

See,
"I heard from my dad that the Hogyoku's is to read the "hearts" of those around it and make it reality. If that's true then I wonder if it's possible that Aizen wanted to loose his power. Once I had enough power to be able to fight Aizen as an equal, I finally came into contact with his sword. And in it, there was nothing but "isolation".

If he had incredible power ever since he was born, then maybe this whole time he was looking for someone who looked at things the same way he did and from the moment he gave up on finding that, I wonder if somewhere in his heart he wished he could be a "normal" shinigami.

*cries* That just breaks my heart and Ichigo looks so discouraged by it all - like he understands that loneliness really is one of the worst things to feel in the world.

What do you think of it? Did Aizen really consider Ichigo an equal? Was he trying to make an equal of of Ichigo? Could they ever be anything more than "enemies"?

[Lady Rukia]

*hugs @Valki* There, there. It's all fine now!

Ichigo found someone like him at least, someone who reached such a power and didn't know what to do with it. Aizen is someone who got such a power and has to or give himself this mission to reach the highest position possible. Unlike Ichigo who wanted to be normal, who wished to stay with his family, who wanted to help people he loves a lot.

So I will respond to your question in this way @Valki, Aizen wanted to meet someone like him with such a power and I am quite sure he was secretly glad to talk with Ichigo all along. It's like Aizen started a psychotherapy (I don't find any other word to describe that relation) thanks to Ichigo's training and growing power.

This growing power helped Aizen to understand he could enjoy his own amount of power but seeing all this years he didn't meet someone with his own level of power, he kind of lost any hope. That's why the Hôgyoku made true the secret wish of Aizen: losing everything. That's why Aizen tells to himself it's impossible, he can't believe his own eyes and senses.

But in the same time, Aizen enjoys his power, he loved dearly his powers and his Zanpakutô. His Zanpakutô understands his master and wielder. It's an entity which is added to the Shinigami's soul as we learn in this Arc. This entity helps the Shinigami to grow up and we saw some parts of this training thanks to Ichigo and Zangetsu. I miss Zangetsu by the way. :(

But it would be interesting to see Ichigo's reaction when he meets Aizen again, when Aizen learned from his own mistakes. Ichigo would face an old foe and we could see how much both characters have grown up. Aizen and Ichigo evolve during all the manga after all. They learn all the way thanks to their own experiences and failures. It's great, really. It's rare to see this kind of evolution between two so-called foes in a manga. Really. It's refreshing.

[skeletonheart]

Requesting joinage, please :) I remember when I read the scene when Aizen suddenly appeared before a dumfounded Ichigo and touched his heart with his long cold finger, I could hear my own heart skip a beat xD It was so unexpected! Sure we did see Aizen teasing Orihime in a previous chapter, but it's unusual to see an antagonist get so "intimate" with the main character. And all along the Deicide arc I felt a strong connection between the two characters, underlined by Ichigo's realization of Aizen's loneliness. It's rare to see the hero empathize with his enemy in such a way. I'm so excited to see how Kubo will develop the relationship between the two, especially after the little flashbach arc. I wonder how Ichigo will react when he realizes that Aizen's been pulling the strings all along and that he's probably the mere result of Aizen's experiments. Has he learned from his past mistakes and won't let his resolve shatter so easily?

[Lady Rukia]

Requesting joinage, please :) I remember when I read the scene when Aizen suddenly appeared before a dumfounded Ichigo and touched his heart with his long cold finger, I could hear my own heart skip a beat xD It was so unexpected! Sure we did see Aizen teasing Orihime in a previous chapter, but it's unusual to see an antagonist get so "intimate" with the main character. And all along the Deicide arc I felt a strong connection between the two characters, underlined by Ichigo's realization of Aizen's loneliness. It's rare to see the hero empathize with his enemy in such a way. I'm so excited to see how Kubo will develop the relationship between the two, especially after the little flashbach arc. I wonder how Ichigo will react when he realizes that Aizen's been pulling the strings all along and that he's probably the mere result of Aizen's experiments. Has he learned from his past mistakes and won't let his resolve shatter so easily?

Great post and welcome among us!

Could you tell us why do you love Ichigo and AIzen?

What kind of scene do you dream between them (aside a very good fight)?

Feel free to participate!

I have added you to the list. :)

[skeletonheart]

Thanks for the welcome, Lady Rukia :)

Could you tell us why do you love Ichigo and Aizen?

I can't pinpoint a particular reason why I like these two characters. It's their dynamics that intrigues me. During the Deicide arc, I couldn't help but get the feeling that Aizen was acting like a mentor to Ichigo. I remember that in one panel he raised a hand to interrupt Ichigo and admonised him to not raise his voice in front of him. I got a feeling of superiority coming from Aizen which was underlined during his fight with Ichigo when he stubbornly refused to acknowledge the existence of a powerful being above his own godlike level. And that's what fascinates me with these two characters. The element of surprise. You never know what happens when the two fight against each other. At one moment Aizen has the intellectual upperhand, weakening Ichigo's resolve with his worst weapon, his words, and at the next moment you suddenly see Aizen lose his composure and yell against his enemy who instead of feeling hatred toward his opponent seeks to understand him.

What kind of scene do you dream between them (aside a very good fight)?

The moment of revelation which I dread for Ichigo. The moment he'll realize he's been Aizen's puppet and he'll reclaim control over his own destiny. In a way this reminds me of the last scene of the movie Labyrinth {LINK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmgmXgoBZFo)} in which Sarah breaks free from the spell of the Goblin King who tries to tempt and entice her (Aizen would probably try to instill doubts in Ichigo's mind). But she withstands him for the first time in the movie and is finally free from his control ("You have no power over me"). And I long for this moment in the manga. The moment when Ichigo won't let his resolve shattered so easily by his enemy because he trusts his friends and has no more doubts about his own desires and longings. I feel like only a final confrontation with Aizen will complete Ichigo's journey from a lost shinigami to a person who has confidence in himself and his own identity.

[Sariniste]

Requesting joinage, please :) I remember when I read the scene when Aizen suddenly appeared before a dumfounded Ichigo and touched his heart with his long cold finger, I could hear my own heart skip a beat xD It was so unexpected! Sure we did see Aizen teasing Orihime in a previous chapter, but it's unusual to see an antagonist get so "intimate" with the main character. And all along the Deicide arc I felt a strong connection between the two characters, underlined by Ichigo's realization of Aizen's loneliness. It's rare to see the hero empathize with his enemy in such a way. I'm so excited to see how Kubo will develop the relationship between the two, especially after the little flashbach arc. I wonder how Ichigo will react when he realizes that Aizen's been pulling the strings all along and that he's probably the mere result of Aizen's experiments. Has he learned from his past mistakes and won't let his resolve shatter so easily?


I remember that in one panel he raised a hand to interrupt Ichigo and admonised him to not raise his voice in front of him.
Unofficial welcome from me, skeletonheart! :) Great to see you in this FC. I loved reading your posts. You make some great points.

Yes, what is it about Aizen's finger and Ichigo? ;) :lmao I seem to recall three very dramatic scenes: (1) early on when he stopped Ichigo's blade with one finger, (2) when he touched Ichigo's heart with his fingers, and (3) that last panel you mention where his finger actually gets a whole panel to itself :wtf

I mean, what is going on there?? What is Kubo trying to tell us? ;)




I long for this moment in the manga. The moment when Ichigo won't let his resolve shattered so easily by his enemy because he trusts his friends and has no more doubts about his own desires and longings. I feel like only a final confrontation with Aizen will complete Ichigo's journey from a lost shinigami to a person who has confidence in himself and his own identity.
I love this idea and can't wait to see it in the manga! :)

[Isena]

Requesting re-joinage :D


Feels so good to see the old familiar faces here :) And welcome to the new ones :)

I will answer the questions later , if I may, now I only want to share some goodies :)

FANFICTION:
Pandora's box-collection of links to various aiichi fic's (http://www.pandorabox.ca/?fandom=Ichigo&style=Misc&pairing=Aizen/Ichigo)

FANARTISTS:

Galeries (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=1596682)
where (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=3335661)
you can find (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=4352365)
AiIchi stuff (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=4169885&p=2)
MyachanX3's PB album (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/MyaChanX3/library/Aizen%20X%20Ichigo?page=1)

First thing Ichigo thinks when entering the royal realm :rolleyes: (http://www.mangahere.com/manga/bleach/v53/c519/)



More things to come later

[Lady Rukia]

Requesting re-joinage :D

Feels so good to see the old familiar faces here :) And welcome to the new ones :)

I will answer the questions later , if I may, now I only want to share some goodies :)

FANFICTION:
Pandora's box-collection of links to various aiichi fic's (http://www.pandorabox.ca/?fandom=Ichigo&style=Misc&pairing=Aizen/Ichigo)

FANARTISTS:

Galeries (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=1596682)
where (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=3335661)
you can find (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=4352365)
AiIchi stuff (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=4169885&p=2)
MyachanX3's PB album (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/MyaChanX3/library/Aizen%20X%20Ichigo?page=1)

First thing Ichigo thinks when entering the royal realm :rolleyes: (http://www.mangahere.com/manga/bleach/v53/c519/)

More things to come later

Welcome back! I expect you to share your smexy and wonderful fanarts. You are truly a talented fanworker, here. Really.

Thanks for all those links. It's awesome, really. :D

But I miss my owner's duties...

Why do you love Aizen x Ichigo? :urahara

And don't hesitate to participate. :D

@Sariniste, I though you knew Tite-sensei loves to tease us with every pairing we might suggest. But when the master sells a ship like that, what are we to resist to his lovely call? :rolleyes: Mere fans and fans follow shamelessly what the author intends to tell us. So why bother? We are excused after all. :lmao Very great answers by the way @skeletonheart.

But more seriously, it's truly a powerful scene. Aizen is allmighty in this one and you can feel he can dominate every person he might fight soon or later. We can see Ichigo has lots of work to reach Aizen's level. Ichigo is a complete beginner and he needs guidance ater all; And Aizen leads Ichigo where he wants to.

Ichigo is the very curious type and he loves to know why he fights, he walks and all that stuff, that's why he almost at the top of his year at school! :D He's a very clever guy. :) He learns quickly some things thanks to Aizen and his friends. But surprisingly, he learns lots of stuff thanks to our beloved main villain.

He learns there is a Royal Palace and thanks to @Isena, we got a lovely reminder Ichigo learned because Aizen targetted the Royal Palace, there was such a place. I am not blind, Ichigo learned most what he knows about Soul Society thanks to Aizen's gestures and moves. Otherwise people would let Ichigo blind about his origins and the world he lives in.

[wanda lensherr]

requesting joinage plz

[skeletonheart]

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone :)

Now that I read Sariniste's post which briefly recapitulates the other instances when Aizen stopped or lectured Ichigo by raising his finger, I'm really starting to wonder what Kubo's trying to tell his readers xD But like Lady R., I think it shows Aizen's dominant personality. Let's not forget that he was a mentor figure to many people in Soul Society, especially to his young lieutenant. And I also agree that it may actually be a crucial part of his plan to challenge Ichigo, both physically and intellectually, in order to make him question the politics of Soul Society and make him aware that everything he put his trust in, his father, his friends, his commitment as a shinigami, can fall to pieces like a card of house.

I mentioned before that I find it interesting that Aizen, as an antagonist, is also partly acting like a mentor to Ichigo. This just begs the question if Aizen also had a mentor. In almost every story about the hero's journey, you find that the antagonist had a mentor which led him into the path of evil (cue the inevitable Star Wars reference xD). Do you think Aizen, precocious as he was, learned the ABC of backstabbing by himself, or did he have someone who triggered his hatred and contempt for Soul Society's politics?




FANARTISTS:

Galeries (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=1596682)
where (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=3335661)
you can find (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=4352365)
AiIchi stuff (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=4169885&p=2)
MyachanX3's PB album (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/MyaChanX3/library/Aizen%20X%20Ichigo?page=1)

First thing Ichigo thinks when entering the royal realm :rolleyes: (http://www.mangahere.com/manga/bleach/v53/c519/)

Thank you so much for posting these links! :3 And especially the scene where Ichigo comments on Aizen's previous attempts to conquer the Royal Realm. Ichigo's look is almost...painful. I can't really describe it. It's like he pities Aizen, who moved heaven and earth to enter the Royal Realm, whereas himself was invited by the Royal Guard.

And finally I'm sharing a gif made by felcie-asia (http://felcie-asia.tumblr.com/) on tumblr {LINK (http://25.media.tumblr.com/9b9b2c6429c7c350eb2bab1a4700baad/tumblr_mjivyiSpBk1r9js3to1_500.gif)}. It perfectly portrays Aizen and Ichigo's relationship, doesn't it? xD

[Kyouka Suigetsu]

Updated Rflections for anyone who's following it. We're finally getting to the good stuff :P

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6478725/10/Reflection-of-the-Moonless-Sky

[Sariniste]

Feels so good to see the old familiar faces here :) And welcome to the new ones :)

I will answer the questions later , if I may, now I only want to share some goodies :)

First thing Ichigo thinks when entering the royal realm :rolleyes: (http://www.mangahere.com/manga/bleach/v53/c519/)

More things to come later
Awesome to see you back, Isena!!! *hugs* You make an excellent point about Ichigo's first thought there! ;) And I can't wait to see more of your gorgeous fanart! :D



@Sariniste, I though you knew Tite-sensei loves to tease us with every pairing we might suggest. But when the master sells a ship like that, what are we to resist to his lovely call? :rolleyes: Mere fans and fans follow shamelessly what the author intends to tell us. So why bother? We are excused after all. :lmao Very great answers by the way @skeletonheart.
Agree 100%! :D


requesting joinage plz
Unofficial welcome from me, Wanda! I'm sure Lady R would ask you why you like this pairing. :D


Now that I read Sariniste's post which briefly recapitulates the other instances when Aizen stopped or lectured Ichigo by raising his finger, I'm really starting to wonder what Kubo's trying to tell his readers xD But like Lady R., I think it shows Aizen's dominant personality. Let's not forget that he was a mentor figure to many people in Soul Society, especially to his young lieutenant. And I also agree that it may actually be a crucial part of his plan to challenge Ichigo, both physically and intellectually, in order to make him question the politics of Soul Society and make him aware that everything he put his trust in, his father, his friends, his commitment as a shinigami, can fall to pieces like a card of house.

I mentioned before that I find it interesting that Aizen, as an antagonist, is also partly acting like a mentor to Ichigo. This just begs the question if Aizen also had a mentor. In almost every story about the hero's journey, you find that the antagonist had a mentor which led him into the path of evil (cue the inevitable Star Wars reference xD). Do you think Aizen, precocious as he was, learned the ABC of backstabbing by himself, or did he have someone who triggered his hatred and contempt for Soul Society's politics?
Oh, that's a fascinating question, skeletonheart, and one I've never imagined. I guess I've always thought that Aizen formed his own opinions independently. Somehow, he doesn't seem to me like someone who would've had a mentor. :confused:

Love that gif you shared, by the way! Thanks for posting!


Updated Rflections for anyone who's following it. We're finally getting to the good stuff :P

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6478725/10/Reflection-of-the-Moonless-Sky
Awesome chapter, KS! :) I really enjoyed it. Read and reviewed! :D Can't wait to see more Aizen x Ichigo interactions in the next chapter. ;)

[Lady Rukia]

I'm going to kill Internet at home, I hate re-writing for the fifth time a post! grrrr But let's say it's a good training.

To everyone, ask again if you want to join. Even though I know you are old members it would be better. I am re-doing the list on front post.

@Wanda Lensherr and @Kyouka Suigetsu, welcome back to both of you. It's a pleasure to see old faces again here. Feel free to share any of your works, any favorite fanworks and have fune among us. :D

Could you tell us why do you love Aizen x Ichigo?

@Skeleton Heart, it's very interesting what you say, the fact Aizen is a mentor for Ichigo. He leads indeed him in the road as if he were blind.

It's very intersting to see a main character and a main villain acting like that after all. It's truly rare. Ichigo grows stronger thanks to Aizen and he learns stuff thanks to him.

We can even say Aizen creates Ichigo like he wants him to be. It's very stunning all by itself because Aizen looks for someone like him actually.

He doesn't find the person who might match him so he invents it. When you don't find something you would like to see, you create it virtually or in your imagination.

But Aizen needs to face truth even though he manipulates people to fool them. But with Ichigo he prefers talking about truth and facts.

He watches over him since his birth and I expect Aizen to reveal more why in the current arc.

But what you claim about Aizen's possibile mentor is intriguing like @Sariniste stated. I have the feeling Aizen was disappointed and he met people who talked about issues with each other.

He gathered all those informations and he founds some dislikable truths like how the King looks and how he manages things in Soul Society. It's indeed very rude for a King to ignore his people. To live away without truly caring.

I know some some societies in the world killed their Kings because their Kings weren't here at the right moment. I think his anger comes from that and he doesn't like the King due to that.

Perhaps Aizen was lead by somone but this person wasn't strong enough to face the King by himself or herself. People ahave immense power thanks to their voices but I imagine Aizen being tired of someone who talks instead of acting.

Aizen enjoys action and moves, he hates when everythinn doesn't go in his way at all. He loves constant move and omprovment after all. Perhaps he lvoed Ichigo for that. Ichigo loves what's moving.


Happy Easter Everyone!

[Sariniste]

Perhaps Aizen was lead by somone but this person wasn't strong enough to face the King by himself or herself. People ahave immense power thanks to their voices but I imagine Aizen being tired of someone who talks instead of acting.

Aizen enjoys action and moves, he hates when everythinn doesn't go in his way at all. He loves constant move and omprovment after all. Perhaps he lvoed Ichigo for that. Ichigo loves what's moving.
This is very insightful, Lady R. :) I agree with you that this is something that Aizen and Ichigo share a love for: action and movement. It's something I hadn't thought of at first, because traditionally the protagonist and antagonist are in such opposition. But of course, it is their actions that move the story, so a good story will have both an active protagonist and an active antagonist. What makes Bleach even better though, is what you also mention, Aizen acting as a mentor to Ichigo and not always standing in pure opposition to him, but doing things like touching his heart in the middle of a battle. ;) It makes this relationship very intriguing. We want to know why Aizen appears to be so fascinated by Ichigo. Why does he treat him in such a special way?

[Lady Valkyrie]

Welcome to all new and returning members! :D
Kyouka Suigetsu , skeletonheart, Isena, wanda lensherr - here's to hoping you stick around.

@Lady Ruki thanks for taking such a good care of the FC whilst I was away.
We've got some awesome discussion going here, guys!


And all along the Deicide arc I felt a strong connection between the two characters, underlined by Ichigo's realization of Aizen's loneliness. It's rare to see the hero empathize with his enemy in such a way. I'm so excited to see how Kubo will develop the relationship between the two, especially after the little flashbach arc. I wonder how Ichigo will react when he realizes that Aizen's been pulling the strings all along and that he's probably the mere result of Aizen's experiments. Has he learned from his past mistakes and won't let his resolve shatter so easily?

Great opening post, repped you! :cool: Ichigo's a very selfless person, just like Orihime was shown to be when she went with Ulquiorra of her own free will, rather than putting her friends in danger, and I imagine if her ever felt the same danger to his friends and family - and couldn't possibly protect them - , his resolve may not necessarily shatter but I imagine he could go quietly like Orihime did.

Just on astrology for a moment, Cancers are shown to be more sensitive and emotionally inclined people (which is maybe why most protagonist's birthdays fall into June/July), where as Geminis are intellectual and thoughtful, ruling with their head rather than their heart. I think that's part of the appeal of this pairing, they're both vastly different people and part of being in a relationship with someone and maintaining that relationship is being constantly interested and intrigued by the other person. Otherwise, your interest isn't always maintained and that may be why some people prefer to seek out those very different from them rather than similar to them.

Aizen and Ichigo have shown an interest in each other that seems to go beyond your normal protagonist/antagonist relationship. Almost an "I don't understand you, but I want to understand you", and from Aizen's perspective - not understanding something or having a clear conception of why something/somebody is the way it is, seems to be a drive for him (ie. he's questioned Ichigo's motives before about fighting him and called him "interesting").

I imagine after this flashback arc Ichigo will want to question Aizen for the answers only he has and can give him.


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Pandora's box-collection of links to various aiichi fic's (http://www.pandorabox.ca/?fandom=Ichigo&style=Misc&pairing=Aizen/Ichigo)

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Galeries (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=1596682)
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AiIchi stuff (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?id=4169885&p=2)
MyachanX3's PB album (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/MyaChanX3/library/Aizen%20X%20Ichigo?page=1)

Thanks for posting those goodies, Isena. Lady Rukia and I are in the process of getting out front page up to scratch again, so if you have any fanart/fanfiction or anything Aizen x Ichigo related you'd like to share - please don't hesitate to do so. Yes, you may even shamelessly self-promote and I'd encourage you too as it shows the dedication of our members to this pairing!


Updated Rflections for anyone who's following it. We're finally getting to the good stuff :P

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6478725/10/Reflection-of-the-Moonless-Sky

Kyouka has the right idea. I'll probably have to get round to re-reading Reflections at some stage, but thanks for the notice! :o

[Isena]

Once again I'm out of rep :lmao I will try to rep you guys when I can

Rereading the thread about volume 58 made me notice (as other members did ) the chapter when Ichigo arrived in SS after being locked into the Garganta is renamed to "Stand ablaze" . As Aizen fans we should know this is the theme song chosen by sensei for Aizen. So, why making a parallel again sensei?;)

And a fun thing (I posted it on the old forum but it doesnt hurt to post it again)
Both Aizen and Ichigo share matching covers in pose and attitude

http://i.imgur.com/f0FcfGU.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/6fSNrxF.jpg

Again, sensei, why the parallels?:rolleyes:


And some shameless self promoting. It's from last year but we need some more images in the fc
Warning, slightly nsfw
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/315/c/a/hug_by_oksanak-d5ko27t.png

[Sariniste]

Rereading the thread about volume 58 made me notice (as other members did ) the chapter when Ichigo arrived in SS after being locked into the Garganta is renamed to "Stand ablaze" . As Aizen fans we should know this is the theme song chosen by sensei for Aizen. So, why making a parallel again sensei?;)

And a fun thing (I posted it on the old forum but it doesnt hurt to post it again)
Both Aizen and Ichigo share matching covers in pose and attitude

http://i.imgur.com/f0FcfGU.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/6fSNrxF.jpg

Again, sensei, why the parallels?:rolleyes:
Great catch on both of these, Isena! ;) Hmmm, you are very right that these are fascinating parallels.



And some shameless self promoting. It's from last year but we need some more images in the fc
Warning, slightly nsfw
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/315/c/a/hug_by_oksanak-d5ko27t.png
Love your fanart as always, Isena! :D

I will post a link to the first AiIchi story I ever wrote: The Wager.
Ichigo crashes Aizen's New Year's Eve party but finds more than he bargained for. AiIchi. Yaoi. AU.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6611818/1

[Trinity]

Hi everyone!! I'd like to request to join you club! Truthfully, Aizen/Ichi is what drew me into Bleach years ago, and after Aizen went away and Ichi lost his powers it just wasn't the same. I have a soft spot for villian/hero pairings, and with Aizen's constant flirting with Ichigo during the battle in Karakura town, you know he wanted him (it also gave me so many ideas for my fics). I was so excited to see Aizen back in the manga currently, and Kubo better bring him back!!

[Sariniste]

Hi Trinity! :D Unofficial welcome to the FC from me. I'm sure Lady R or Lady V will be by to welcome you shortly.

Great to see another fan of AiIchi here. :)

Ah yes, villain/hero pairings... *swoons* I love them. :D You are absolutely right that Aizen was flirting shamelessly with Ichigo during the battle... ;)

[Lady Valkyrie]

Welcome Trinity, good to see you!

Could you please tell us why you like this deliciously sinful pairing?

It's always nice to hear everyone else's answers and compare them to your own, you might find you missed something and fall into the pairing even more. If you need any help with anything in the FC, don't hesitate to ask Lady Rukia or I. Oh, and if you have any fanfiction/fanart you'd like to recommend or post, please feel free to do so. :)


Rereading the thread about volume 58 made me notice (as other members did ) the chapter when Ichigo arrived in SS after being locked into the Garganta is renamed to "Stand ablaze" . As Aizen fans we should know this is the theme song chosen by sensei for Aizen. So, why making a parallel again sensei?;)

And a fun thing (I posted it on the old forum but it doesnt hurt to post it again)
Both Aizen and Ichigo share matching covers in pose and attitude

http://i.imgur.com/f0FcfGU.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/6fSNrxF.jpg

Again, sensei, why the parallels?:rolleyes:
Great job on the notice Isena, repped you! They're completely different people though there mannerisms at time can be eerily similar. I wonder if Kubo's hinting at the fact that the protagonist and the antagonist of any story, are quite opposite but also "one in the same". The antagonist is really the protagonist of their own story and changing the perspective of any story could put the antagonist into a "good light" and the protagonist into a "bad light". They share the same role, simply on different sides.

I was looking at astrology recently, just out of interest, and noticed something regarding the "compatibility" of certain star signs:


In astrology, side-by-side signs have very little in common (Cancer & Gemini). This generates plenty of interest and fascination between the both of you. You approach love in markedly different ways, and your partner mirrors many of the traits you lack, as well as vice versa. The attraction is strong between you. You have a uniquely nurturing approach to love and partnership. Your memory with regards to loved ones is outstanding! You cherish your partner, showering him or her with your concern and caring gestures. Your partner's style in love is more cerebral, and his or her cheerful disposition, flexibility, and intelligent charm can fascinate you.

Well, you know what they say, "opposite attract". As far as astrology goes on the AiIchi subjection (which I don't always put a lot of faith in) it seems fairly correct in the relationship that the two of them currently have. Aizen saw Ichigo as a perfect research subject (or whatever you want to call it :rolleyes:) which implies interest and fascination - which he also seems to have shown for Masaki and Isshin in the current arc. However, he treats him less like a research pawn and more of an equal - in some sense - verbally mentoring him (he never used Kyouka Suigetsu on him either).

If I'm going to go into parallels and how they mirror each other, I ought to leave these here:

http://www.mangareader.net/94-628-14/bleach/chapter-174.html
http://www.mangareader.net/94-57111-15/bleach/chapter-418.html

And...

http://www.mangareader.net/94-44833-15/bleach/chapter-388.html
http://www.mangareader.net/94-57322-6/bleach/chapter-419.html

[Trinity]

Thanks for the welcome! :) Like i said, the main reason I fell in love with Aizen/Ichi was for the villian/hero, though I didn't really ship any pairings in Bleach until Aizen left for HM with Gin and Tousen and that was when it became my favorite pairing. There are other pairings that have come along that I enjoy, but Kubo keeps hinting Aizen's love for Ichi in the chapters with Aizen spying on Ichi, how he had set up all of Ichigo's battles (it's like Aizen wanted someone who was equal in his power to rule by his side, not weaker), and of course the whole "i can touch your heart" line. This may sound cheesy, but this is my reasons, and hopefully Kubo can add more to the list (maybe have Ichi visit Aizen while he is strapped to that chair???)

I used to have a huge collection of Bleach pictures, but sadly they got lost :( As for fanfics, I haven't gotten to get to any newer ones, but the ones I remember from years ago are Lovelock by Leonette, Weekend Getaway by the talented Raicheru, BonneNuit had some good ones, Prisoner of War (located on aff.net) and those are the ones at the top of my head. I don't think there is enough space to write them all out. If anyone has any recommendations of any good AiIchi fanfics, please share! I need to reawaken my muse!

[Lady Rukia]

Hi everyone!! I'd like to request to join you club! Truthfully, Aizen/Ichi is what drew me into Bleach years ago, and after Aizen went away and Ichi lost his powers it just wasn't the same. I have a soft spot for villian/hero pairings, and with Aizen's constant flirting with Ichigo during the battle in Karakura town, you know he wanted him (it also gave me so many ideas for my fics). I was so excited to see Aizen back in the manga currently, and Kubo better bring him back!!

Such a profession of love as we sy! It's interesting to see what brought you in that pairing and in Bleach! :D Besides you make good points about Aizen and Ichigo relationship at this moment @Trinity. Welcome here by the way. Feel free to participate as you wish!

Ichigo truly felt sorry for Aizen and it broke his heart. Ichigo is the protective type of guy and he wanted to brace Aizen virtually in this chapter. Even though Kisuke is right here and and even though his home was off to be destroyed, he felt pity towards his supposed foe.

I absolutely adore all the fanfictions ou mentionned, they are truly interesting. If you have any recommendation, feel free to share them with uss.


Well, you know what they say, "opposite attract". As far as astrology goes on the AiIchi subjection (which I don't always put a lot of faith in) it seems fairly correct in the relationship that the two of them currently have. Aizen saw Ichigo as a perfect research subject (or whatever you want to call it ) which implies interest and fascination - which he also seems to have shown for Masaki and Isshin in the current arc. However, he treats him less like a research pawn and more of an equal - in some sense - verbally mentoring him (he never used Kyouka Suigetsu on him either).

Good point here too @Valki! :D Fascination is what lead you to love and it's already a form of love. You wish to see more about the other people and you want to know more and more. And it reminds me so much (not the right fandom I know!) Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler. It's such a pairing and it's so fascinating to play with those pairings. really. They are aimed to challenge, intellect and fascination. Games are here too. But what kind of game? :rolleyes:

@Isena, thanks a lot for your fanart! :D

@Sariniste, he was indeed flirting. :fu Aizen is the seductive type after all. :fu

[wanda lensherr]

U know those are indeed excellent points :) i also want to issue an welcome to our newest member! Back to aizen um i have always thought he was an bit different around ichigo especially when we see the way he treats the others in the manga.

[Lady Valkyrie]

There are other pairings that have come along that I enjoy, but Kubo keeps hinting Aizen's love for Ichi in the chapters with Aizen spying on Ichi, how he had set up all of Ichigo's battles (it's like Aizen wanted someone who was equal in his power to rule by his side, not weaker), and of course the whole "i can touch your heart" line. This may sound cheesy, but this is my reasons, and hopefully Kubo can add more to the list (maybe have Ichi visit Aizen while he is strapped to that chair???)

Oh no, Trinity. Haha, it isn't cheesy at all - I'm sure that's part of the reason we all like this pairing :rolleyes:. Aizen seems like the kind of person that wouldn't take love lightly and would most likely seek someone he saw as an equal for his lover. Of course, in relationships both parties are supposed to be equal - but we all know Aizen doesn't operate like that, haha. Kubo does hint at something more between them than mutual enemies, after all none of them seriously tried to ever kill the other.

If Aizen was to escape from prison though, I wonder if Aizen would seek out Ichigo or vice versa? The idea of Ichigo visiting Aizen in prison has been swirling around in my head for awhile and I'm just waiting for Kubo to put it into action. It gives me an idea for a fic...


As for fanfics, I haven't gotten to get to any newer ones, but the ones I remember from years ago are Lovelock by Leonette, Weekend Getaway by the talented Raicheru, BonneNuit had some good ones, Prisoner of War (located on aff.net) and those are the ones at the top of my head. I don't think there is enough space to write them all out. If anyone has any recommendations of any good AiIchi fanfics, please share! I need to reawaken my muse!

Speaking of fics, on the old FC I used to have a "Master Collection of Fics", which I still have somewhere. For fic recommendations though:
Sariniste (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2384939/Sariniste) has some good ones, even an epic long one.
Lady Rukia (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1230997/Eldar-Melda) has written some of her own, one of them a drabble collection.
Kyouka Suigetsu (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1479204/MM08) recently updated her vampire AU, check it out.

I haven't read Prisoner of War, so I'll have to check that one out!

Lady Rukia and I are gradually putting our front page back together, so then I'm sure we'll have plenty of fics and fanart for you to look at. ^^

[Sariniste]

Thanks for the welcome! :) Like i said, the main reason I fell in love with Aizen/Ichi was for the villian/hero, though I didn't really ship any pairings in Bleach until Aizen left for HM with Gin and Tousen and that was when it became my favorite pairing. There are other pairings that have come along that I enjoy, but Kubo keeps hinting Aizen's love for Ichi in the chapters with Aizen spying on Ichi, how he had set up all of Ichigo's battles (it's like Aizen wanted someone who was equal in his power to rule by his side, not weaker), and of course the whole "i can touch your heart" line. This may sound cheesy, but this is my reasons, and hopefully Kubo can add more to the list (maybe have Ichi visit Aizen while he is strapped to that chair???)

I used to have a huge collection of Bleach pictures, but sadly they got lost :( As for fanfics, I haven't gotten to get to any newer ones, but the ones I remember from years ago are Lovelock by Leonette, Weekend Getaway by the talented Raicheru, BonneNuit had some good ones, Prisoner of War (located on aff.net) and those are the ones at the top of my head. I don't think there is enough space to write them all out. If anyone has any recommendations of any good AiIchi fanfics, please share! I need to reawaken my muse!
Trinity, loved your intro and I think we are all waiting for Ichigo to break him out of visit Aizen in prison. ;) It's so interesting all the little clues of Aizen's fascination with Ichigo that Kubo drops. It's quite clear that he has been fascinated with him since birth... watching over him and keeping him alive all this time... all until he could touch his heart during that battle. :o I have never heard of another villain who treats the protagonist the way Aizen treats Ichigo. ;)

I adore Weekend Getaway and think it's one of the best AiIchi fanfics on FFnet... :D



If Aizen was to escape from prison though, I wonder if Aizen would seek out Ichigo or vice versa? The idea of Ichigo visiting Aizen in prison has been swirling around in my head for awhile and I'm just waiting for Kubo to put it into action. It gives me an idea for a fic...

Speaking of fics, on the old FC I used to have a "Master Collection of Fics", which I still have somewhere. For fic recommendations though:
Sariniste (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2384939/Sariniste) has some good ones, even an epic long one.
Lady Rukia (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1230997/Eldar-Melda) has written some of her own, one of them a drabble collection.
Kyouka Suigetsu (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1479204/MM08) recently updated her vampire AU, check it out.

Thanks for the recommendations, Lady V, and I appreciate that you've included my fics in there. ;) I agree that Kyouka Suigetsu and Lady Rukia have written some great AiIchi fics. You also have a good one started, Godsend, and I am sorry that you're not going to continue it... :( It would be great if you wrote one about Ichigo visiting Aizen in prison... ;) I would love to see that.

Trinity, if you're interested, my most popular (and longest) AiIchi fic is Illusion (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6336596/1/Illusion), http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6336596/1/Illusion --
Summary: An alternate version of Bleach after Ichigo's defeat of Aizen in manga chapter 420. Can Aizen be trusted? And what is the secret of Ichigo's future and the nature of the Spirit Realm?

[Sokkenai]

Heya, can I rejoin this awesome FC? :)

[Sariniste]

Heya, can I rejoin this awesome FC? :)
Hiya, Sokkenai, and unofficial welcome from me! :D

[Lady Rukia]

Heya, can I rejoin this awesome FC? :)

Welcome back! I have already added your name this morning. :D

Please could you tell us why do love this pairing so much? :D

You can't avoid that question, dear.

Don't hesistate to participate. :D

@Valki, what about reversing the picture? Ichigo being in jail and Aizen being free. :fu Ichigo would rescue Aizen without question of course if it's needed. Or perhaps visiting him in prison watching him in leather clothes. Maybe we shouldn't freee such a demanding creature perhaps? :rolleyes: But this discussion might not suit to younger readers of course.

We all know ichigo will ask for his help at some point but what if Aizen is free and Ichigo in jail. Maybe he won't like seeing his gorgeous creature being in chains. He couldn't merely bear it at all. he cares a lot about his creations and it would be interesting to see his reaction. After all, Aizen is the possessive type of guy. :fu

But I think we are talking about fanfictions.

So I ask the following criters here and the awesome shippers of course...

@Sariniste, @Valki and @Best members ever...

What kind of reaction Aizen might have if he realizes Ichigo is in jail? How would he react after? Would he plan something? What kind of plan would he put?

[Sokkenai]

Thanks for the welcome :D

Why? Hmm... you must mean other this moment?
http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu95/nnoitrasama/gemini/315109.jpg
You guys are lucky I couldn't find my animated icon of this moment!

I think what got me was Aizen's fascination with Ichigo, and how Ichigo is quite powerful. A good partner for someone so lonely. :o

[Sariniste]

What kind of reaction Aizen might have if he realizes Ichigo is in jail? How would he react after? Would he plan something? What kind of plan would he put?
Oh, Lady R, this is an awesome idea for a fanfic! :D You have inspired me! ;)

[Lady Valkyrie]

Heya, can I rejoin this awesome FC? :)

Hello again, Sokkenai. We still have your lovely banner but it's great to see you back again!



@Valki, what about reversing the picture? Ichigo being in jail and Aizen being free. :fu Ichigo would rescue Aizen without question of course if it's needed. Or perhaps visiting him in prison watching him in leather clothes. Maybe we shouldn't freee such a demanding creature perhaps?

So I ask the following criters here and the awesome shippers of course...

@Sariniste, @Valki and @Best members ever...

What kind of reaction Aizen might have if he realizes Ichigo is in jail? How would he react after? Would he plan something? What kind of plan would he put?

Stop, stop, stop! Lady Rukia, you're giving me too many fanfiction ideas when I'm only supposed to be working on one. I have a similar idea along those lines, not exactly though, just plotting out the general guidelines of it at the moment (or "milestones) as I call them). My way of seeing it (with writing) is if I go back and cringe when I read it, I need to change it. :P

Don't get too excited though, even if I write a chapter I'd probably want a week to go over and make sure its not cringe-worthy. What I'm doing at the moment is allowing me a fair bit of free time though... :rolleyes:


You guys are lucky I couldn't find my animated icon of this moment!
Oh my god, I know the one you mean. I had it saved on my old computer, if you find it - post it ;). This one will have to do for now:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/Daddylion/Bleach%20avatars/aizenshipper.gif

Speaking of icons, I have an abundance of them I could post either here or in the Aizen FC. ^^

Lady Ruki, whenever you're free I'll send you through our front page edits.

[Lady Rukia]

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Too many ideas @Sariniste and @Valki? :fu

But this fan-club is done for giving huge headaches to members. :fu I am definitely the most shameless owner here. Obviously you can't help imagination, it runs by itself and you can't stop it at all.

But I would love seeing Aizen leading a whole army just to recover his beloved young lover. He just can't lose someone as precious as Ichigo at all. He built Ichigo every year and he wantsto keep it safe.

I imagine Shunsui being stunned to see Aizen recovering Ichigo. The New Sôtaicho seems more naive than Yamamoto. But I am sure Shunsui would understand, he seems more open-minded than Yamamoto.

But for which crime Ichigo might be jailed? As a kind reminder, Central 4 decided the Gotei 13 is forced to follow.

[Sokkenai]

Oh my god, I know the one you mean. I had it saved on my old computer, if you find it - post it ;). This one will have to do for now:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/Daddylion/Bleach%20avatars/aizenshipper.gif

I still can`t find it, but I have something close...

http://25.media.tumblr.com/7d724f04d20b77a586aa42d900efb6d4/tumblr_mjqomwhHry1rglduxo1_500.gif
Aizen-is-Everything.tumblr.com

[LiquidNitrogen]

Can I join?

[Sariniste]

Can I join?
Unofficial welcome, LiquidNitrogen! :D I'm sure Lady Rukia or Lady Valkyrie will be by to welcome you officially soon. In the meantime, would you like to share with us why you like this pairing? ;)

Sokkenai, thanks for posting that awesome gif! :D I really like the closeup of Aizen's hand being ever so delicately yet intimately placed on Ichigo's chest... :o

[Lady Valkyrie]

Can I join?

Official welcome from me, LiquidNitrogen. So why do you like this pairing, :rolleyes:?

For all members, here's a question nobody's asked yet a very relevant one, who's seme and uke in the relationship? Is one of them more dominant in the relationship but not necessarily in the bedroom? yes, I am a shameless co-owner

Just sharing some points on "apparent" astrology compatibility:


Gemini is an Air Sign and Cancer is a Water Sign. If these two Signs can work together they can be a great team; after all, the best decisions are made by incorporating the emotions and the intellect. The trouble for these two lies in learning to cooperate. They come from such opposite points of view that at times it can seem as if they simply have nothing in common. Deep, emotional Cancer can also sometimes dampen Gemini’s airy enthusiasm, and light, fast-paced Gemini can leave Cancer feeling ruffled, even tattered. Balance can be achieved if they learn to talk openly with one another.


What’s the best aspect of the Gemini-Cancer relationship? Once they realize they’re allies, they can soar to great heights together. Gemini is always thinking ahead and Cancer is quietly supporting these ideas behind the scenes. Each partner’s ability to provide what the other is lacking makes theirs a fulfilling relationship.


Going back to Lady Rukia's question:



But for which crime Ichigo might be jailed? As a kind reminder, Central 4 decided the Gotei 13 is forced to follow.

Well, the fact that Masaki is/was a Quincy can't be anything good, as shinigami and Quincy are practically mortal enemies based on views and how they operate. A birthright is probably not enough a crime to be jailed of but in history [at least, here in Australia] - children of mixed race/ethnicity (mainly Aboriginals and the white colonists) was enough for the colonists to seize those children away from their parents and provide them with "better homes".

Seeing as the Quincy just invaded Soul Society, for good measure, Central 46 probably wouldn't want him anywhere near them - which "could" lead to a partial sentence until war-time is over.

He and Aizen would then have to put aside their differences to escape together! Or Aizen would just have to come and rescue him :P.

[Sariniste]

Lady V, I like your ideas! :D Especially this one:


What’s the best aspect of the Gemini-Cancer relationship? Once they realize they’re allies, they can soar to great heights together.

And thanks for the reminder of the question:



But for which crime Ichigo might be jailed? As a kind reminder, Central 46 decided the Gotei 13 is forced to follow.
Well, Lady R, that's a great question. Here's a bit of a fanfiction/crack theory. Let's suppose that it turns out that it was Mayuri who killed Masaki ( I've been thinking about this in the "Masaki's killer" thread). Ichigo flies off the handle and attacks and kills Mayuri.

Shunsui, very sadly, says that Ichigo has violated Soul Society rules by killing a captain, and that he is to be arrested immediately. They come and place him in Muken. Ichigo is defiant, of course, shouting that there's something wrong with a society that allows such a criminal to have a position of power.

Shunsui says that Ichigo should know that it was ordered by the Soul King in order to keep the balance. Masaki was a Quincy and therefore needed to die. Ichigo goes bankai and tries to shatter his prison, but fails. He ends up broken and despairing on the cell floor.

Then ... there is a light outside his cell block bars. The light gradually brightens to reveal... Aizen's figure, now wearing a new outfit and once again wielding Kyouka Suigetsu.

Aizen says, "Ichigo, do you want to defeat the true enemy? The one who has caused all your sorrow?" He moves forward to open the cell door, and begins to heal Ichigo's wounds.

Ichigo looks up at the man he always thought was an evil villain. Close up on the confusion in his face. "What are you trying to say, Aizen?" he demands, still suspicious.

Aizen gazes at him calmly. "Your true enemy is..."

But just then, in the final panel of the chapter, there is a loud noise and an unseen character shouts "Aizen!" and unlooses an attack.

Dun dun dun!!! ;)

(The lettering on the side of the panel says, "Does Ichigo have to face a new enemy? Are Aizen's words truth or illusion???")

[Lady Rukia]

Sorry for not being here at all. i have so much to do in true life. I am far too much stressed to really take time for myself.

So welcome to LiquidNitrogen, I am very sorry for not adding you sooner. My studies are really stressing right now.

Feel free to participate as you wish and enjoy your time here.

Could you tell us why do you love this sinful pairing?