Bleach fanfic recs
R and NC-17 ratings mentioned.
* = Last update (01/05/08)
Authors
Fics by rilina_fic
Fics by vituperatist
Ichigo/Ishida
Antagonistic by peroxidepest17
Ichigo and Ishida have an interesting relationship.
Back to Back by tristefic
Ishida's apartment is so tiny that Ichigo would never have known about his spare storage room if it hadn't been pointed out to him first.
Looking Back by peroxidepest17
Ichigo remembers a little bit.
Seven by shayheyred
Envy, Wrath, Pride, Greed, Lust, Gluttony and Sloth, R
Sisterly Duty by peroxidepest17
Rukia, like the good sisterly figure she is, takes it upon herself to help Ichigo and Ishida be less stupid.
Stranglehold by tristefic
Ishida tries to remember how he got to this point, but fails. R
Strawberry Shinigami Hates You by chibi_trillian
Ichigo hates everything about Ishida. Especially the fact that he's infernally attractive. NC-17
Ikkaku/Yumichika
Anatomy by bittersplendor
When Ikkaku fights, Yumichika, oddly enough, finds it beautiful.
Clean Up by jasmel_ket
Yumichika sat seiza before the polished bronze mirror, bare to the waist.
Dressed To Kill by vituperatist
"Black," said Yumichika, watching Ikkaku from across the room with half-lidded eyes, "is definitely your colour." NC-17
* Life on the Road by oceanica
Zaraki makes observations about life on the road and his traveling companions.
* Red by gamera
It had been a good fight.
Running in Your Circle by dreamingspain
Ikkaku is sometimes careless.
Sight for Sore Eyes by marksykins
Yumichika likes what he sees. R
* that which pulls us under by vastempires
The 11th Division is his home and family and Yumichika lives and breathes their code, understands that growth can only be achieved by challenge and struggle and that death, true and final, is nothing but a gift to those who embrace it wholeheartedly; yet he thinks that perhaps some go a step too far. NC-17
untitled ficlet by cicer
Yumichika scraped his nails along the inside of Ikkaku’s thigh, and bright color caught Ikkaku’s eye again. NC-17
Byakuya/Renji
Captain, My Captain by peroxidepest17
sequel Beautiful Friendship
sequel Against Protocol
After the Soul Society arc- Renji learns something new about Byakuya every day./Byakuya knew that Renji was a bad influence./Renji’s always been bad at following protocol.
Elusive by kira_douji
sequel Ban Kai
sequel I Feel You
sequel When the Moon Reaches Back
sequel Bitten
sequel A Petal's Edge
When reaching for the moon, one should always have someone there to catch them if they fall. overall NC-17
Seasons by _arrhythmic
On the passing of the seasons, and the dynamics of a relationship.
Stunted Forward Motion - 1 | 2 by peroxide_fic
Byakuya and Renji battle loneliness and rejection.
Others
Age by misura
Age is a state of mind as much as anything else. Ichigo/Rukia
Bloody Kisses by ravengirl76
Grimmjow Jaegerjaques and Kurosaki Ichigo, people: sex and violence are what’s for dinner. spoilers for the recent manga chapters, dub-con, NC-17
Defining Normal by sophiap
Byakuya learns of the rumors about Ichigo and Rukia. Ichigo/Rukia, set after chapters 195-196
Doing Things the Hard Way by incandescens
"You didn't hear what that thing was saying," Renji muttered, wiping his forehead. Szayel/Renji, R
Don't Fear the Healer by neongeisha
Kenpachi learns once again not to judge a book by its cover. Kenpachi/Unohana
Drunken Gamble by sanoken
Well, Hanatarou was aware that he was in the possession of eyelashes, but he was really better at blinking than fluttering. Maybe it wouldn't look so strange when he was drunk. Ganju/Hanatarou, R
Falling Deeper by worblehat
You just keep coming back for more. Grimmjow/Ulquiorra, NC-17
Frustrations of a 4th Division Uke by akutenshi_akira
Hanatarou is fed up with Ganju not putting the moves on him, so he takes matters into his own hands. Hanatarou/Ganju, R
Headache Season by incandescens
Today I met Ichimaru Gin while on my way to a meeting. Byakuya/Gin, R
Its Hour Come Round at Last by hecatehatesthat
Ichigo escapes the Visoreds in his full-blown Hollow form and goes after Rukia. Ichigo/Rukia
Karma by tristefic
"I'm also really knowledgeable. I could teach you lots of things about girls!" Kon/Ichigo, R
Love Him Tender (Big Brother is Watching-mix) by misura
Rukia does not particularly care for tea or Renji. Renji/Rukia
* Matchmaker by Sophia Prester
Someone is bound and determined to get Hitsugaya and Matsumoto together, no matter what Hitsugaya might have to say about the matter. Hitsugaya/Matsumoto
Money Shot by afrai
"I am not making a porno video with Renji for you to sell off to the highest bidder!" Ichigo/Renji-ish
Monogamous BFF by peroxide_fic
20 secrets and stories between Ikkaku and Yumichika. Shuuhei/Yumichika
Pluralism by ravenclaw42
Kon and Ichigo come to an understanding about their strange give-and-take relationship. Kon/Ichigo, NC-17
Proposition by peroxidepest17
Sometime-in-the-undetermined-future-fic: Rukia and Ichigo and a conversation on their lives together. Ichigo/Rukia
* Signs of Spring by fine_lights
Renji and his Captain have non-verbal communication down to an art form. Renji/Rukia
Springtime of Life by peroxidepest17
Snippets of the past- Kyouraku remembers why he loves sakura season. Kyouraku/Ukitake
Terrible Pink Monster by jc_eastling
Why Orihime and shipping wars don't mix. various pairings
* The One Where Rukia Proves She Can be Both a Rock and a Hard Place by misura
Renji knows three things. Firstly, he's not an idiot. Secondly, Ichigo /is/ an idiot. Thirdly, Rukia agrees with only one of those two statements. Renji/Rukia/Ichigo
Through Endless Sands by geofount
Orihime talks to ghosts. Ulquiorra/Orihime
Together By Fate by tristefic
"I know, I know," Isshin said sadly. "But not to worry! You can tell me your life story over dinner and I shall listen in a comforting and non-judgmental manner." Isshin/Ryuuken, Ichigo/Ishida
Tomorrow We'll Be Sober by incandescens
As part of the general celebrations, the entire graduating shinigami class had drunk their way from Seireitai to Rukongai. Shunsui/Ukitake, R
Gen
Aizen's Diary (Recruiting Others through Guile and Intelligence) by incandescens
Clearly I have two choices. Must either test his loyalty via dubious yet strangely enjoyable practices, or must research his motivations further in order to be sure of his reliability. My course is clear.
Counting Clouds by sophiap
20 Things About Zaraki Kenpachi and 20 Things About Kusajishi Yachiru.
Cue The Heroic Rescue by incandescens
Ichigo looked back over his shoulder inconspicuously and tried not to think depressing thoughts about we're all doomed doomed doomed. set after ch 237
Drabbles by moonsheen
Captain/Vice Captain drabbles.
* failure by theyellowvespa
Or how Aizen Sousuke was forced to rely on the arrancar as minions: a tragedy in one act.
Gold Like the Sun, Blue Like the Sky by darth_snuggles
20 things about Matsumoto Rangiku.
* if ever I could find you by incandescens
Soi Fong knows the living world far better than most of the other Captains; she's read countless reports on it, country by country, town by town.
Infamy by peroxide_fic
20 Myths and Legends about Zaraki Kenpachi.
Isshin Explains It All by memlu
"Ichigo," began Isshin five after six on Monday morning, "it is time. Time! for us to talk."
It's Good to be Gangsta by idiosyn
Twenty truths about the thugs (Hisagi, Iba, Ikkaku, Renji).
* kept in check by theyellowvespa
There was only one thing to keep in mind: if Ichigo lost to his hollow side and it consumed him, they killed him.
my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled by incandescens
"Yeah, I can feel sorry for those three because their Captains were traitors, but shouldn't they have noticed something?"
Numerology by petronia
Renji was the third seat of the Eleventh Division, Ikkaku was fourth, and Yumichika was fifth. Then Renji got transferred. Pre-series
Of Birthday Cake and Surviving Another Year by tayles
Gritting his teeth and obliging, he looked from cake to girl and back again.
offstage by incandescens
"Explain again," Hitsugaya said, safely behind the scenes, "why we're portraying the equivalent of Heaven as a place full of brawling morons, misguided idiots, devious plotters, and general chaos."
on the wings of the storm by incandescens
Sometimes Kaien worried about his Captain.
* Only Fitting by Zooie
The first time Yachiru summoned her zanpakuto, Kenpachi was certain something had gone wrong somewhere.
Parenting Made Easy with Zaraki Kenpachi by peroxide_fic
Kenpachi has no respect for amateurs.
Patch by branchfic
Renji gets an offer and hesitates over it; Byakyua talks some sense into him.
Reminisce by idiosyn
Two old friends. And a little snark.
* Special Blend by incandescens
Everyone knew that Ukitake-taichou's cough medicine was the strongest of the strong.
The Care and Maintenance of Pets by reality_is
The first time Yachiru brings a boy home, Zaraki barely glances at him before reminding her that Unohana had forbidden Yachiru to keep pets after Pochi Incarnation Seventeen had crawled into the Fourth Division headquarters missing his hair and half of his left ear.
the colour of manliness by incandescens
Real men wear pink.
The Gotei 13 Code of Conduct - Recent Updates by neon_geisha
Inspired by The 213 Things Skippy Is No Longer Allowed To Do In The US Army.
The Hunt for Tact in its Natural Habitat by hecatehatesthat
In Which Rukia’s Delicate Flower of Womanhood Blooms, Ichigo is Generally Useless, and Orihime Saves the Day.
The Idiot's Guide to Rescue Situations by bravecows
Renji still wasn't completely sure how the hell he'd wound up here, but he knew it was Ichigo's fault in some way. AU
The Night They Drank Old Dixie Down by incandescens
Rangiku and Kyouraku drink their way through the Gotei 13, leaving havoc in their wake.
the world is as we see it by incandescens
Tatsuki knows about anatomy, and about kata, and about what the human body is and isn't capable of doing.
Thirteen Going on Fourteen by peroxidepest17
Zoro and Sanji bust their way into the Court of Pure Souls. Hijinks ensue. Bleach/One Piece crossover
Truth by The Sh33p
The Gotei 13 is an organization with a lot of secrets. These are only a few of them.
Uncoiling the Snow by lurk_stiltzkin
Shiba Kaien and Ukitake Jyuushirou, attending a not so joyous wedding at the Kuchiki house.
untitled by incandescens
"So, I need to ask -- were you actually the one who swapped round the bottles?"
wilted yellow roses by theyellowvespa
Ichigo's first birthday after Masaki's death.
wonders never cease by theyellowvespa
"What the hell are you doing, old man?"
Working Relations by idiosyn
"Hitsugaya-taichou," she told herself with a fond smile, "is the cutest captain ever."
* = Last update (01/05/08)
Authors
Fics by rilina_fic
Fics by vituperatist
Ichigo/Ishida
Antagonistic by peroxidepest17
Ichigo and Ishida have an interesting relationship.
Back to Back by tristefic
Ishida's apartment is so tiny that Ichigo would never have known about his spare storage room if it hadn't been pointed out to him first.
Looking Back by peroxidepest17
Ichigo remembers a little bit.
Seven by shayheyred
Envy, Wrath, Pride, Greed, Lust, Gluttony and Sloth, R
Sisterly Duty by peroxidepest17
Rukia, like the good sisterly figure she is, takes it upon herself to help Ichigo and Ishida be less stupid.
Stranglehold by tristefic
Ishida tries to remember how he got to this point, but fails. R
Strawberry Shinigami Hates You by chibi_trillian
Ichigo hates everything about Ishida. Especially the fact that he's infernally attractive. NC-17
Ikkaku/Yumichika
Anatomy by bittersplendor
When Ikkaku fights, Yumichika, oddly enough, finds it beautiful.
Clean Up by jasmel_ket
Yumichika sat seiza before the polished bronze mirror, bare to the waist.
Dressed To Kill by vituperatist
"Black," said Yumichika, watching Ikkaku from across the room with half-lidded eyes, "is definitely your colour." NC-17
* Life on the Road by oceanica
Zaraki makes observations about life on the road and his traveling companions.
* Red by gamera
It had been a good fight.
Running in Your Circle by dreamingspain
Ikkaku is sometimes careless.
Sight for Sore Eyes by marksykins
Yumichika likes what he sees. R
* that which pulls us under by vastempires
The 11th Division is his home and family and Yumichika lives and breathes their code, understands that growth can only be achieved by challenge and struggle and that death, true and final, is nothing but a gift to those who embrace it wholeheartedly; yet he thinks that perhaps some go a step too far. NC-17
untitled ficlet by cicer
Yumichika scraped his nails along the inside of Ikkaku’s thigh, and bright color caught Ikkaku’s eye again. NC-17
Byakuya/Renji
Captain, My Captain by peroxidepest17
sequel Beautiful Friendship
sequel Against Protocol
After the Soul Society arc- Renji learns something new about Byakuya every day./Byakuya knew that Renji was a bad influence./Renji’s always been bad at following protocol.
Elusive by kira_douji
sequel Ban Kai
sequel I Feel You
sequel When the Moon Reaches Back
sequel Bitten
sequel A Petal's Edge
When reaching for the moon, one should always have someone there to catch them if they fall. overall NC-17
Seasons by _arrhythmic
On the passing of the seasons, and the dynamics of a relationship.
Stunted Forward Motion - 1 | 2 by peroxide_fic
Byakuya and Renji battle loneliness and rejection.
Others
Age by misura
Age is a state of mind as much as anything else. Ichigo/Rukia
Bloody Kisses by ravengirl76
Grimmjow Jaegerjaques and Kurosaki Ichigo, people: sex and violence are what’s for dinner. spoilers for the recent manga chapters, dub-con, NC-17
Defining Normal by sophiap
Byakuya learns of the rumors about Ichigo and Rukia. Ichigo/Rukia, set after chapters 195-196
Doing Things the Hard Way by incandescens
"You didn't hear what that thing was saying," Renji muttered, wiping his forehead. Szayel/Renji, R
Don't Fear the Healer by neongeisha
Kenpachi learns once again not to judge a book by its cover. Kenpachi/Unohana
Drunken Gamble by sanoken
Well, Hanatarou was aware that he was in the possession of eyelashes, but he was really better at blinking than fluttering. Maybe it wouldn't look so strange when he was drunk. Ganju/Hanatarou, R
Falling Deeper by worblehat
You just keep coming back for more. Grimmjow/Ulquiorra, NC-17
Frustrations of a 4th Division Uke by akutenshi_akira
Hanatarou is fed up with Ganju not putting the moves on him, so he takes matters into his own hands. Hanatarou/Ganju, R
Headache Season by incandescens
Today I met Ichimaru Gin while on my way to a meeting. Byakuya/Gin, R
Its Hour Come Round at Last by hecatehatesthat
Ichigo escapes the Visoreds in his full-blown Hollow form and goes after Rukia. Ichigo/Rukia
Karma by tristefic
"I'm also really knowledgeable. I could teach you lots of things about girls!" Kon/Ichigo, R
Love Him Tender (Big Brother is Watching-mix) by misura
Rukia does not particularly care for tea or Renji. Renji/Rukia
* Matchmaker by Sophia Prester
Someone is bound and determined to get Hitsugaya and Matsumoto together, no matter what Hitsugaya might have to say about the matter. Hitsugaya/Matsumoto
Money Shot by afrai
"I am not making a porno video with Renji for you to sell off to the highest bidder!" Ichigo/Renji-ish
Monogamous BFF by peroxide_fic
20 secrets and stories between Ikkaku and Yumichika. Shuuhei/Yumichika
Pluralism by ravenclaw42
Kon and Ichigo come to an understanding about their strange give-and-take relationship. Kon/Ichigo, NC-17
Proposition by peroxidepest17
Sometime-in-the-undetermined-future-fic: Rukia and Ichigo and a conversation on their lives together. Ichigo/Rukia
* Signs of Spring by fine_lights
Renji and his Captain have non-verbal communication down to an art form. Renji/Rukia
Springtime of Life by peroxidepest17
Snippets of the past- Kyouraku remembers why he loves sakura season. Kyouraku/Ukitake
Terrible Pink Monster by jc_eastling
Why Orihime and shipping wars don't mix. various pairings
* The One Where Rukia Proves She Can be Both a Rock and a Hard Place by misura
Renji knows three things. Firstly, he's not an idiot. Secondly, Ichigo /is/ an idiot. Thirdly, Rukia agrees with only one of those two statements. Renji/Rukia/Ichigo
Through Endless Sands by geofount
Orihime talks to ghosts. Ulquiorra/Orihime
Together By Fate by tristefic
"I know, I know," Isshin said sadly. "But not to worry! You can tell me your life story over dinner and I shall listen in a comforting and non-judgmental manner." Isshin/Ryuuken, Ichigo/Ishida
Tomorrow We'll Be Sober by incandescens
As part of the general celebrations, the entire graduating shinigami class had drunk their way from Seireitai to Rukongai. Shunsui/Ukitake, R
Gen
Aizen's Diary (Recruiting Others through Guile and Intelligence) by incandescens
Clearly I have two choices. Must either test his loyalty via dubious yet strangely enjoyable practices, or must research his motivations further in order to be sure of his reliability. My course is clear.
Counting Clouds by sophiap
20 Things About Zaraki Kenpachi and 20 Things About Kusajishi Yachiru.
Cue The Heroic Rescue by incandescens
Ichigo looked back over his shoulder inconspicuously and tried not to think depressing thoughts about we're all doomed doomed doomed. set after ch 237
Drabbles by moonsheen
Captain/Vice Captain drabbles.
* failure by theyellowvespa
Or how Aizen Sousuke was forced to rely on the arrancar as minions: a tragedy in one act.
Gold Like the Sun, Blue Like the Sky by darth_snuggles
20 things about Matsumoto Rangiku.
* if ever I could find you by incandescens
Soi Fong knows the living world far better than most of the other Captains; she's read countless reports on it, country by country, town by town.
Infamy by peroxide_fic
20 Myths and Legends about Zaraki Kenpachi.
Isshin Explains It All by memlu
"Ichigo," began Isshin five after six on Monday morning, "it is time. Time! for us to talk."
It's Good to be Gangsta by idiosyn
Twenty truths about the thugs (Hisagi, Iba, Ikkaku, Renji).
* kept in check by theyellowvespa
There was only one thing to keep in mind: if Ichigo lost to his hollow side and it consumed him, they killed him.
my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled by incandescens
"Yeah, I can feel sorry for those three because their Captains were traitors, but shouldn't they have noticed something?"
Numerology by petronia
Renji was the third seat of the Eleventh Division, Ikkaku was fourth, and Yumichika was fifth. Then Renji got transferred. Pre-series
Of Birthday Cake and Surviving Another Year by tayles
Gritting his teeth and obliging, he looked from cake to girl and back again.
offstage by incandescens
"Explain again," Hitsugaya said, safely behind the scenes, "why we're portraying the equivalent of Heaven as a place full of brawling morons, misguided idiots, devious plotters, and general chaos."
on the wings of the storm by incandescens
Sometimes Kaien worried about his Captain.
* Only Fitting by Zooie
The first time Yachiru summoned her zanpakuto, Kenpachi was certain something had gone wrong somewhere.
Parenting Made Easy with Zaraki Kenpachi by peroxide_fic
Kenpachi has no respect for amateurs.
Patch by branchfic
Renji gets an offer and hesitates over it; Byakyua talks some sense into him.
Reminisce by idiosyn
Two old friends. And a little snark.
* Special Blend by incandescens
Everyone knew that Ukitake-taichou's cough medicine was the strongest of the strong.
The Care and Maintenance of Pets by reality_is
The first time Yachiru brings a boy home, Zaraki barely glances at him before reminding her that Unohana had forbidden Yachiru to keep pets after Pochi Incarnation Seventeen had crawled into the Fourth Division headquarters missing his hair and half of his left ear.
the colour of manliness by incandescens
Real men wear pink.
The Gotei 13 Code of Conduct - Recent Updates by neon_geisha
Inspired by The 213 Things Skippy Is No Longer Allowed To Do In The US Army.
The Hunt for Tact in its Natural Habitat by hecatehatesthat
In Which Rukia’s Delicate Flower of Womanhood Blooms, Ichigo is Generally Useless, and Orihime Saves the Day.
The Idiot's Guide to Rescue Situations by bravecows
Renji still wasn't completely sure how the hell he'd wound up here, but he knew it was Ichigo's fault in some way. AU
The Night They Drank Old Dixie Down by incandescens
Rangiku and Kyouraku drink their way through the Gotei 13, leaving havoc in their wake.
the world is as we see it by incandescens
Tatsuki knows about anatomy, and about kata, and about what the human body is and isn't capable of doing.
Thirteen Going on Fourteen by peroxidepest17
Zoro and Sanji bust their way into the Court of Pure Souls. Hijinks ensue. Bleach/One Piece crossover
Truth by The Sh33p
The Gotei 13 is an organization with a lot of secrets. These are only a few of them.
Uncoiling the Snow by lurk_stiltzkin
Shiba Kaien and Ukitake Jyuushirou, attending a not so joyous wedding at the Kuchiki house.
untitled by incandescens
"So, I need to ask -- were you actually the one who swapped round the bottles?"
wilted yellow roses by theyellowvespa
Ichigo's first birthday after Masaki's death.
wonders never cease by theyellowvespa
"What the hell are you doing, old man?"
Working Relations by idiosyn
"Hitsugaya-taichou," she told herself with a fond smile, "is the cutest captain ever."