I've been swearing to do this and now it's here yay. This is just what the subject line says--links to the better Bleach fics I've found since I started seriously digging through fandom. Most of these feature Ichigo and Rukia or are Ichigo/Rukia since I found a bunch of fics while tagging every single post in
ichi_ruki, but I think there's something here for everyone.
Let's go.
1)
"Six Degrees of Separation" by
anime_babbleEverything connects. For Ichigo, life comes full circle.
Moments in time from Ichigo's life. Some nice language and character exploration without falling into the "emo reflection with no forward motion" trap.
2)
"Proposition" by
peroxidepest17“Hey…we should get married, or something.”
Totally not romantic, which is why I like it so much.
3) "White Day Mishaps" by
zelel Part One Part Two Part ThreeAt Karakura High School, White Day is celebrated a little differently.
The traditional holiday-and-dance fic except it's totally not traditional or romantic thus it is funny.
4)
"24 Frames Per Second" by
didntiThere are things that one never forgets. Moments a mind will think of when it begins mixing elements of fiction into the reality of things.
More moments in time from Ichigo's life with a little more romance.
5)
"Singing in the Rain" by
zelelHer voice falters and her eyes return to the window, watching as the rain pounds the glass pane unmercifully. “I killed him, you know.”
Memories and flowers. Ichigo/Rukia.
6)
"Life's Little Roadblocks" by
worst_case"Stupid Urahara. Gigais aren't supposed to be able to get sick."
Why you should always read your gigai's user manual. Ichigo/Rukia, funny.
7)
"The Fundamental Theorem of Parental Politics (or, How to Hide from Your Dad)" and "Window Shopping (or, How to Empty Your Checking Account in One Day)" by
worst_caseFuck the landlord. Fuck the outside world. This is a DEFCON 1 situation.
Follow-ups to Life's Little Roadblocks. More humor and cuteness.
8)
"Like So Many Pages" by
berrygoldThe story wasn’t ending correctly, she thought. Or maybe, there was still an epilogue.
Nanao and Soul Society and non-emo reflection.
9)
"Iron Chef, You Are Not" by
autophanousIchigo turned sixteen with a noisemaker in his ear and a shinigami in his face.
Fluffy humor.
10)
"Ichigo's Big Birthday Surprise" by
zelel“I don’t think this is such a good idea.”
“Why not? I saw people do it on TV.”
All-dialogue. All-hilarious.