(Before you get into this story here are some things you need to know, This is my first attempt in a very very long time at a fanfiction let alone a romance/angst/comedy/ lemon. I have been working on this in seclusion for about two years and this is as far as I have gotten with it, Your probably wondering why Senbonzakura is even apart of the story, It's simple really, He is one of my favorite among the sword beast and in the arc I laughed so hard I actually lost my voice for a little bit, I'm also using him as a crutch to slowly work into the more smutty stuff (Will be much later on) Orihime will not be doing it with him unless I decide otherwise lol, Humor me by using your sense of imagination. This was intended to be a Byakuya x Orihime fic, though some of you might realize that she is more feisty and isn't afraid to give Byakuya especially a piece of her mind, I tried making her out to be the way she is in a lot of other fanfics but I couldn't do it without mentally slapping myself...Now without further distraction onto the unfinished story!)
Disclaimer: Bleach is owned and designed by Tite Kubo
Three days that's how long it had been raining for. Orihime thought too herself as she sat silently in her dark apartment thinking about all of the events up until now. To be honest she never once in her wildest dreams imagined that something of this nature would happen too someone like her. ''Sora I know I stopped talking too you after your death and then again after you died as a hollow...What should I do?'' The only other person besides the photograph of her late elder brother that was fully aware of the adults situation was none other than the Quincy since he was there when it happened.
''Dear Miss Inoue, We the Kuchiki Elders hope this letter finds you well and in good health, As you know our beloved Rukia has since been married and is spending her honeymoon with the man of her dreams, This however is not our main reason for contacting you, Our Lord and Master has formerly requested an audience with you. Someone from the Kuchiki clan will come and fetch you within Five days.''
It was on the Fourth day when someone did in fact come to collect the twenty two year old redhead. It was mildly awkward for both, Orihime was taking a well earned dip in her tub she thoroughly washed her hair and body leaving no part of herself unturned. After she decided too get out she drained the tub and stepped away from it, The mirror was all fogged up so she drew small faces on the glass one of them was intended to look like Ichigo and the rest of her friends, For some unknown reason she drew some of the Captains she either knew through someone or had befriended them, The drawing she made of Zaraki
on the mirror looked something more akin too that of a porcupine rather than a man. ''Next I'll draw..'' She stopped that sentence and train of thought. Orihime began drying herself off wrapping a towel that barely fit her properly around her busty figure she just about got to do the same too her firey hair that is until the bathroom door swung open and an older man stepped in. Instead of screaming the girl just stood there gawking, 'how did he get in here? I locked the
door!' She thought while still staring. The man quickly grabbed the door knob and turned away pulling it half-way closed before clearing his throat he said. ''Do excuse my invasion Miss Inoue had I have known you were not decent..I would've knocked first.'' With that he released the door knob and walked away until he stood in what looked like the living room. Orihime felt her heart racing, That wasn't a botched letter after all, like a machine without sound she crept out of the slowly cooling bathroom and tip toed too her bedroom and began rifling through her closet too find something, Anything decent enough to wear for her meeting with this 'Lord and Master' person whoever he was sounded important, Finally after picking out something Rukia had given her a long time ago back
then it was too big and didn't fit her teenager body at all. Over the years it just sat carefully folded and kept in her closet on the shelf. Bracing for the worst Orihime unzipped the dress and stepped into it she pulled it up past her hips ensuring too untuck anything vital until finally she bent over just enough so that her bust would be almost perfectly centered thus giving her the correct amount of cleavage, Luckily the zipper was on her left side so zipping it back up was a breeze. Secretly she wished she could've worn a bra with it but she remembered Rukia saying that a bra would be pointless since the dress was strapless after all, There was a coreset like feel to the dress, it reached down just past her knees and two 'V' shapes framing either side of her smooth legs she then went to work on her hair and make-up, 'Wait why am I getting all fancied up like this?' Orihime questioned but before she could find an answer she was done with her hair she picked a simple loose bun and a cherry pink hair tie it matched her cherry pink dress which had small dark red glitter all over it. It hugged her every curve leaving nothing that would go unnoticed by anyone. She didn't really want the attention but it was a gift from Rukia and she was determined to wear it
even if her entire face and ears were the same color of a ripe red apple. Moving onto her makeup Orihime wasn't really one for wearing lots of makeup so she just applied a nude lipstick too her pouty lips, Grabbed her hair pins and slipped on a somewhat matching pair of short heels and then exited her bedroom. ''Sorry to keep you waiting!'' The girl exclaimed a bit louder than she meant too. The Kuchiki elder went wide eyed now it was his turn to stare but he didn't for long and said. ''I suppose we shouldn't keep him waiting any longer.'' She was dying too know but also didn't want to know either it was making her nervous. Nodding the two headed for the door, Orihime grabbed her fleece white jacket from the coat rack before leaving and was lead down the road and away from
prying eyes. The senkaimon doors opened literally a foot in front of her the thing had come out of no where. Just before they stepped in the old man said ''I do hope Byakuya is in a far better mood than he's been in as of late.'' Suddenly it all clicked and everything became clear too her, It explained why Uryu was so indifferent about the letter then again he was indifferent about pretty much everything, She knew so little about Byakuya she knew that he is her best friend's Nii-sama and that he also really detested Ichigo he was also the second scariest person she had ever met even though Rukia swore up and down that her brother wouldn't hurt a bee if it stung him, Orihime had always avoided eye contact with him actually she avoided going anywhere near him when she could help it, Pleading with the Kuchiki elder did her no good because he all but threw her over his sharp shoulder and hauled her into the Senkaimon the doors slamming behind them she protested by wriggling against his grip trying to free herself but stopped when he threatened to use Kido that would not only put her into a sleeping state but it'd give her a nasty headache. He only set her down when carrying her became far too much of a chore for his old bones. 'M-Maybe this won't be so bad, He probably asked me here so that I could see Rukia again after so long!' She told herself while walking and running into the man
who brought her here as he had stopped without warning and like all men failed to give any sort of indication prior to haulting, he looked her up from down again..and this time shook his head dragging the wrongly dressed woman into a very high end fabrics shop she was given once again no time to react. Three kimono waring older women about in ther thirties surrounded and dragged her off. Anyone within a five block radious could hear her laughing and screaming
and pleading for them to stop or not to do that there. Several other customers both male and female were blushing and directed their attention to the souce but never went too close. ''No no ahh! Sto-Stop that it's so cold and it tickles! Ahhhhh!'' Whatever was happening in there was better off unseen. This went on for a good hour and fifteen minutes until they practically dragged the redhead out of the dressing room she was wearing a kimono a very expensive one, The color reminded her of romance and spring the little flower like embroidery was the most lovely design she had ever seen honestly if she hadn't run her fingers along the thick thread she would've sworn that those were real flowers, Her kimono was unlike what she saw now lining the entire store, looking at her
garment she fought back the urge to pull the shoulders down but that simply wouldn't be acceptable her Furisode Kimono was white with plum and cherry blossoms and peonies sewn into the entire design the cherry blossoms were pink the plum blossom flowers were a lighter shade of pink they were almost white, Lastly the peonies were red but fit nicely into the design, The sleeves were white except for the edges those were pink which had a cherry blossom branch on both sleeves both branches in full bloom the assortment of flowers covered the entire Furisode except for the space between her shoulders. The
perfect T-shape of the Furisode left Orihime very stunning too the eyes of more than just the shop keepers, Her obi was what made her stand out somewhat, Instead of the pink one they were originally planning to use they picked a dark red one but it suited her and went well with the design. Those half a meter thick sleeves were also a head turner, She wasn't used to wearing the Geta shoes when they were placed on her feet and secured by the thong strap which was currently digging into her ankle. Apparently while she was being tortured in the back room her 'escort' had gone to fetch the carriage without once again informing her. When he entered the shop and gestured for her to come or follow Orihime didn't move not even an inch, this annoyed him and he said ''Testing the waters already are we?'' She shook her head and blushed while stammering ''I-I can't..I mean the shoes...They they-How am I supposed to walk? Couldn't I just take them off?'' A hard glare was sent her way and she let out the breath she had been holding before taking a step she straightened her entire posture
then began walking at a snails pace. By the time she got outside and into the odd method of transportation she wanted so badly to rub her throbbing and probably blistered feet but couldn't from what she remembered Rukia telling her of her times wearing hand picked kimonos the foot wear was always dreadful. Scrunching up her face the redhead pulled the cover away from the carriage door window and looked out of it. Without realizing that she had fallen asleep mid-trip she jumped and squealed as the carriage driver and her 'escort' had jabbed her left side unkindly and smirked faintly once she finally was awake and alert. ''See those samurai guards standing there? They have been waiting all night just for you now behave yourself and go and introduce yourself once your name comes out of that drooly mouth of yours they'll take you inside. Stay close too them at all times, Got it?'' He asked more like ordered as he assisted her out of the carriage.
Byakuya had just dipped his quil pen back into the ink tray when he heard what sounded to be like a horse and perhaps a carriage steadily leaving the courtyard which meant that once again another wealthy noble woman would be staying at the Kuchiki manor and fawning all over him trying to buy his affections with her willingness and beauty. He so hated these events but as of Rukia's recent wedding the elders were putting pressure on him to once again re-marry, Every other attempt had resulted in failure and frustration he remembered his Uncle pulling him aside and saying. ''Listen Byakuya if you don't settle for at least one woman they will either force another female Captain on you or worse.'' Byakuya simply brushed him off and ended what he considered to be a pointless meeting. Six months had passed since then; now he would need to send whoever was in his house packing, Senbonzakura was in his sword beast form sitting on the tatami floor sipping tea though he was one of few sword beasts allowed to roam freely he hadn't gone outside since Rukia left he had pleaded with his Master not to just let her go but there was nothing that he or anyone else could've done. Looking up from his paperwork Byakuya said in that baritone voice ''Senbonzakura go and greet our guest, I will be joining you shortly.'' It sounded more like an
order than a simple suggestion but nontheless Senbonzakura got up from his spot and placed
his tea cup down on the short tea table before exiting the room Byakuya said one last thing.
'' Do try your best not to frighten the girl.'' He nodded and shut the door behind him before he left, flash stepping twice Senbonzakura now stood in the main lobby where Orihime jumped with a start at seeing him, to be fair he looked dangerous like a samurai worrier itching for a blood bath. She swallowed and began looking for words but alas she couldn't form anything useful. 'Is he going to kill me? Am I in real danger? ..Wait maybe h-he is a nice scary samurai!' she thought but before she could think anymore she saw him approaching her and closed her eyes expecting to be chopped down like a tree, Nothing happened she slowly opened her eyes and was met with an outreached armored expectant hand, refusing would be rude so she timidly accepted and took his hand he slowly helped her upstairs careful not wanting to drag the girl. For once in his life he was grateful for his mask it concealed his blushing features perfectly. This
woman was downright beautiful and to think his Master was going too turn her down as he had so many others before her. A timid and gentle tug on his long raven locks pulled him from his thoughts they had arrived at the room she would be staying in until his Master decided or remembered to join them. ''You can probably take those off.'' He indicated toward her Geta sandals, Orihime wasted no time she kicked them off and groaned while rubbing at her feet. Senbonzakura felt for her but he wasn't permitted to touch her any further than he already had. Seeing her worn out expression and clear discomfort he bowed respectfully and left her room only to re-enter his Master's study.
Senbonzakura wanted to speak out wanted to give his thoughts on the girl wanted to find a way to keep her at the Kuchiki residence. ''Why should I go out of my way to have her stay?'' There was only one way he knew of that would force Byakuya's hand but it could also backfire and ruin the name of Kuchiki forever, Rukia had said that this Orihime Inunoe was so precious to her she even considered her to be like a sister too her, Senbonzakura agreed he saw no harm in such a bond, Byakuya on the other hand was indifferent about the whole thing, sure he tolerated the ditzy girl and found her far more likeable than that dingy orange haired boy she seemed overly fond of. But she wasn't a soul reaper she had no fighting abilities above shikai and he knew for a fact that she would never acquire a bankai either, In a nutshell she was defenseless in fierce combat she relied on protection from others, Than again her healing abilities were almost superior to Ritsu Ounohana perhaps the girl wasn't so entirely useless after all. Byakuya finally left his study though he couldn't help but notice that Senbonzakura was nowhere to be found, he thought nothing of it and assumed he had gone out for a walk or to practice somewhere. It wasn't long before Byakuya reached the room where Orihime had been kept waiting he took a breath and opened the door preparing to send her home, he stepped in and froze
dead in his tracks. There standing before an open window bathed in moonlight was the most stunning redhead he had ever lain eyes upon, now he knew why Senbonzakura had made such a hasty retreat Byakuya wanted to do the same but his honor denied him of cowardice. He was staring dumbly at what he thought would be a girl barely of marrying age, not this time Subame had fished out an angel and sent her to his mansion, Byakuya knew he needed to say something and soon. Clearing his throat he cast his eyes away from her and spoke ''Dinner..will be prepared within the hour, I will send for the maids and they will assist you.'' He needed to get out of there just being five feet of this woman made the hair on the back of his neck stand up and she unknowingly sent his blood ablaze he hadn't experienced anything to this affect prior to age twelve. After what felt like years Orihime turned facing him, Oh kami did he wish she wouldn't have done that. She smiled warmly at him and bowed. Byakuya hoped someone would just run him through with a dagger because when she spoke he forgot that he was breathing. ''Yes, Thank you Captain Kuchiki, Sir.'' He didn't bother to correct her in fact he turned sharply on his heel and shun-po'd all the way to his gardens, This was the second time in his entire life he felt so inclined to runaway from a mere woman before.
''Huh..that's strange Captain Kuchiki fled..'' Orihime said to no one as the maids re-dressed her into one of the casual kimonos and pulled her hair out of the bun it had been in a little too hard awarding her with a screech from the young woman she chided her about keeping her voice down and that yelling or running in the Kuchiki manor was greatly frowned upon. Orihime fell silent as they continued to fuss over her, They ran into the same problem each time, her bust was so big they were forced to modify her outfit so that it fit her like a glove. At long last Orihime was escorted to the dining room there she took her seat across from where Byakuya was supposed to be sitting. He had shockingly failed to make an appearance which was unheard of from him he was always the first one at the dinner table and the first one to leave. Without any way of knowing where Byakuya or his trusted sword beast had gone to the maids, servants, chefs,
and guards were all at a loss. Orihime kept a cheery front and clasped her hands together and blurted out. ''Let's eat! If the boys aren't going to join us that makes more for me!'' That settled it she was clearly not nobility, if she was someone failed to temper her tongue and teach her proper table manners. They still served her food of course she ate enough to kill a herd of cattle and yet she was as thin as a rail. She excused herself and began aimlessly wandering the halls of the Kuchiki mansion, the place was huge so much so that somehow she managed to find her way outside she walked around and stared at the vast koi pond she made faces as the fish jumped and landed back into the water. Honestly she was having so much fun she failed to realize that she was not alone. Removing her light tea green robe she carelessly let it fall off behind her and got into the water it was freezing but she was determined to frolic about with the fish. She swam and dove under the water. Byakuya had just rounded a corner when he saw her diving off of the bridge and into the deep end of his pond 'Has she taken leave of her senses?' he thought while watching her, normally he would've stepped in and put a stop too such antics but for whatever unknown reason he decided to just watch and observe for the time being. It would be a decision he would later come to regret. Surfacing again Orihime came up for air she crawled out of the pond getting sand and who knows what else in her hair, all over the exposed parts of her skin under her fingernails. The moonlight hit her curvy figure in the places her lightweight white under robes clung to revealing everything those heavy robes kept hidden, even her secret places were revealed. 'This must be divine punishment.' Byakuya thought the woman only several feet from him might as well be entirely nude he could see everything
clearly he wanted to make another hasty retreat but dammit all she spotted him and began running toward him flailing her arms and giggling like a child. 'Curse you Subame.' He growled inwardly resisting the urge to growl aloud, the next thing he knew she was two feet in front of him panting with reddened cheeks her under robe had slipped at the shoulders her hair was knotted and disheveled if anyone caught them together like this they were surely to assume that he liked her more than he would admit too. Byakuya took off his Captain's coat and tossed it over the sopping wet girl. After he turned his back to her he spoke firmly. ''Go at once to your quarters, clean yourself up and go to bed.' He left no room for argument and Orihime wasn't about to nit pick with him. Bowing her head she went back inside and was escorted by four heavily armed guards who stood a ways back she smelled terrible after her little play session in the pond. Once they reached the top of the stairs the maids took over. Orihime insisted that she could bathe herself but the maids heard none of it. Five hours later they finally rid her of the musky algae stench of the pond, Her hair had been roughly washed and rinsed repeatedly, They scrubbed her skin so hard it turned red and felt irritated they even dried her hair and her body. Lastly the maids dressed her into a pair of bland dull pink sleep garb and provided her with some soothing lotion. After that they left her alone in the room she very briefly met Byakuya in. The futon was huge big enough for two or even four people, she got comfortable on it and pulled the quilt over her shoulders and somehow managed to fall asleep right away.
Senbonzakura returned to the Kuchiki manor with a big grin under his mask he had come up with the ultimate solution too keep her within the Kuchiki manor. He was so proud of himself he almost went into the sleeping girl's chambers to announce his unachieved victory, instead he changed direction and went to his Master to report in. ''I have returned Master Byakuya.'' He said while kneeling and bowing his head to his leader. Byakuya asked sternly. ''And where exactly have you been all day Senbonzakura?'' He needed to come up with a very believable excuse and quickly. Byakuya narrowed his steely blue eyes waiting for him
to respond. After a long moment of pause Senbonzakura replied nervously ''She..could kill a man or his sword beast with that kind of..beauty..Please forgive me for fleeing, I am not accustomed to..such a creature..'' He bowed his head once more and Byakuya sighed removing his kenseiken placing them on a low table beside him before speaking. ''I cannot refuse this one..I know I should but after ten years I can do something for the greater good of the Kuchiki clan, It is time that I let go of the past and live in the now, That is what Hisana would've wanted, She would have done so to if our situations were switched.'' He rambled without the intention of doing so, Byakuya knew that one day Hisana would forgive him for making this choice. Senbonzakura was flabbergasted at least now he wouldn't have to carry out his earlier plans, Just as he was about to get up Byakuya gestured for him to remain seated. ''Going forward I have decided that as of tomorrow you will be her sole guard, do not let her out of your sight for even a second, protect her, serve her even if it is on a whim, Humor her, But ultimately ensure that she never cries or feels afraid. Senbonzakura you will be her shield.'' Great this was the one thing he wanted to avoid at all costs and with good reason, sword beasts did not have emotions Senbonzakura was an exception too that, he did protest but in the end lost and bitterly carried out his awkward orders. He now sat in her bedroom cross legged on the floor his head and eyes averted completely. 'This is Hellish torture..' he snapped internally trying not to let those lewd thoughts plague him, Plague him they did, She looked so mouth watering while asleep he was nearly tempted to claim her but held his ground he wouldn't stoop to such uncouth acts. Soon he fell asleep against the wooden door baring all of his weight against it. For how long he slept was unknown for when he opened his searching sea blue eyes he was met with the gray gentle eyes of Orihime at first he thought nothing of it, Until he noticed how close she was to him. Her right hand rested on his thigh while the other had taken off his mask and helmet she was sitting on her knees between his legs.
He was frozen none of his muscles responded to the demands of his brain she had been touching his face, played with his very long black hair even braided it and was currently running her fingers through his bangs gleefully. ''...Do not play with me.'' he choked out but was ignored for Orihime just continued toying with his hair. By now Senbonzakura was boiling inside he could feel his fuse threatening to short circuit about to yell at her, Orihime spoke softly. ''When I part your bangs like this and picture you with glasses you remind me almost of my friend Uryu.'' He gawked at her astonished by how frustratingly naive she was and what angered him the most was her lack of fear, killing her would be a simple boring task it was also a highly forbidden task as well. ''What have you done with my mask and helmet, girl?'' Orihime stilled the fingers that slipped through his bangs and shot him with a nervous flighty look before saying ''I..uhh..well..might have lost them..'' Now he really wanted to kill her not only had she unmasked him but she took off his helmet she saw his uncovered face, Touched, and invaded his personal space, moreover her hand was inches away from his lower sword beast and he couldn't do anything to harm, injure, maim, or kill her not even if she was really asking for it. ''I'm so glad! I thought you were an alien with laser eyes that went pew pew pew! So when I took off your mask and helmet imagine my surprise that your human looking.'' He was a mess of anger inside but on the outside he grumbled before looking away from her
face. ''You should not get so close to me, girl, it is inappropriate.'' She cocked her head looking at him with confusion before asking dumbly ''How do you mean?'' In an instant Senbonzakura had grabbed her shoulders and pinned her down beneath him his long hair falling all around their bodies, she turned her head and he seized her left ear between his teeth causing the girl under him to cry out lewdly. Orihime would have fought back but fear had deeply dug its hooks into her very core she could not move he had her trapped under him like a frightened lamb. Biting just under her earlobe Senbonzakura hissed against her ear; ''Because when you are so close I want nothing more than to rob you of the ability to smile.'' With that said he got off of her, allowing her to get up on her own, instead she just lied there, Senbonzakura left her room slamming the door behind him, storming off down the halls he would demand that his Master find someone else to guard the girl he didn't want to do it anymore.
''Relieve you of the girl? I think not Senbonzakura, you were given a direct order from me to guard her, Your request has been denied.'' Byakuya did not want to be dealing with this nonsense today he had meetings to attend most of them were long and dragged out the others were short and sweet. His day was packed he wouldn't even have time to return to his house and relax he had spoken with Orihime after her much needed bath he brought with him the documents and presented them to her, Much to his surprise she nearly fainted when he said she was going to be his bride he even gave her the option to refuse but the girl took the papers from him and signed them, On paper they were engaged nothing was final for neither was courting the other. Senbonzakura was in a corner putting his spare helmet and mask on all while cursing loudly letting his anger seep into the office of his Master. Finally after arguing with the noble man, The next morning Senbonzakura caught up with Orihime standing at what he decided was a healthy distance from her, she was with a bunch of the younger female servants who were actively teaching her how to sew neat and tidy stitches. This was probably the most boring thing Senbonzakura had ever been forced to sit through, Watching paint dry was far more entertaining than this. Orihime held up the strange object she had been fiddling with and waved it around before she asked; ''What do you think isn't it cute, Senbonzakura?'' He scowled at her from under his mask and merely nodded his head mutely he was
so irritated and fed up with the girl and this situation he wanted to bring about mass destruction and destroy everything in his wake. Unfortunately orders were orders and nothing would change that, When would this awful sewing lesson come to an end? Sitting cross legged with his elbow propped up on his knee he placed the right side of his jaw against his right fist, Looking like the very vision of boredom until at long last the sewing lesson from Hell was over, Orihime whined and insisted that she be allowed to explore and maybe even catch up with her friends, Senbonzakura refused and dragged her back to the Kuchiki manor leaving her stranded on the second floor, Orihime poked her head into one room after another and they were all empty except for one, Peeking inside she spotted a large a bed with a black metal head and foot board the sheets were a white silverish cotton looking color with two fluffy pillows she almost drooled this room was by far the largest and most comfortable looking one she had ever seen. Looking around a bit more she did not dare step inside for a baritone voice spoke up from the dark oak desk in the corner; ''It is late, Why are you still up?'' Orihime nearly face planted his voice startled her so. And when
she gave no response Byakuya spoke up once more. ''Where is that fool Senbonzakura? Under no circumstance are you to be left alone unguarded.'' Orihime was normally quiet and never picked or started fights it just wasn't in her but this man was downright infuriating if they were going to be married shouldn't he be spending time with her and not his sword beast? She swallowed hard and spoke up in a very loud tone of voice she was almost yelling. ''Why...Why him and not you!? You are going to be my future Husband and where I come from you should be doing what Senbonzakura is doing! You know what, don't even bother I don't want to see yours or his face tomorrow morning!'' And with that she slammed his door shut and stormed off down the hallway loudly making sure everyone be they asleep or awake heard her anger. Returning to her bedroom she slammed and locked the door, Sinking onto the center of the floor she hugged her knees up to her chest she would not cry No she couldn't at least not until she managed to go home.
Byakuya was shocked to say the least no one not even Rukia had spoken to him like that she knew better, but that redhead woman not only stood her ground she even found the courage to yell at him. She was brave and filled with a fire he hadn't seen before she might not be worth avoiding after all, As much as he wanted to hunt her down and give her a lesson in respect he decided that for now he would let it slide. Byakuya got up from his desk and rumaged through his closet until he pulled out his sleeping garb and took it with him too his private bathroom he would dress after his much needed cold shower.
Senbonzakura had heard the yelling but ignored it for he and a huge bottle of sake were making friends out in the sprawling backyard of the Kuchiki manor Senbonzakura was just like Byakuya both men were lightweights when it came to intoxication, Four long chugs later and the sword beast was slurring incoherent sentences to no one but the night air. He was in fact so wasted he forgot what exactly it was he had been ordered to do; ''An't ne taht imvortent if I dunt remumber..'' He mused aloud to himself already seeing hazy stars and what looked to be something round and glowing in the sky; ''Space people!'' He called out only to slip into a drunken slumber out on the lawn.
Orihime surprisingly slept like a log last night she even woke up early only to be dressed and fussed over by the maids, They told her that Lord Byakuya wanted to see her in his office as soon as she had eaten. At first Orihime wanted to refuse but decided against it. She was escorted downstairs and into the kitchen where she was served a tray of assorted fruits, a breakfast salad, a green apple, and to top it off a tall glass of warm milk. Once she cleared everything she got up and went to the hallway bathroom to brush her teeth which won her some very strange looks from the servants. Finally she was escorted to Byakuya's office she was still fuming inside at the man and almost didn't want to face him. Almost. He knew she was standing in front of his door he could sense her moving about his mansion so he cleared his throat and in a firm tone he gave the simple command; ''Enter.'' Orihime pushed the door open and slipped inside of his office, though she really wished she hadn't for the man before her whom sat at his desk glared outright at her in way that sent the rush of danger racing
through her veins it was both exciting and downright scary. He merely pointed to one of the chairs in front of his desk and the girl quickly scrambled to sit in one of them. She was in for the lecture of her life or so she thought at least. Looking up at her Byakuya narrowed his cold blue eyes and spoke matter of factly; ''Well since you find Senbonzakura to be unsuitable as your personal bodyguard as of now I will oversee every task he was instructed to carry out, You will no longer sleep where I cannot monitor you at all times, My bed will have to do unless of course you'd like to sleep with the grounds security dogs they are known
for being quite savage, This is final I will not discuss or bargain about it with you.'' Scratch that he was giving her the ultimate form of punishment and she did deserve it, Yelling at him had been her biggest mistake yet. Defeated Orihime just nodded and looked at her feet she wasn't going anywhere anytime soon not without him that is. ''You brought this upon yourself.'' He said pointedly while signing documents for his squad he did not look up from his paperwork he didn't have to either he knew she surely wasn't foolish enough to plot a childish escape attempt. How long had she been in his office? Five minutes or was it thirty minutes? Orihime did not know and she was growing more and more impatient by the second, Sighing she looked around for something anything to do but gave up when none of the books on the shelves piqued her interest. Defeated even more than she was before Orihime slumped in her chair and began drifting off into a fitful sleep her nightmares were always so foggy there was an outreached arm with skin as pale as a sheet and long out stretched fingers with black fingernails attached reaching out for her, Who is reaching out too her? Why did such a simple gesture sadden her beyond rationality? But more importantly to
whom did that arm belong too? In her nightmare there was chaos, blood everywhere the undeniable clash of metal on metal, The sound of hollows roaring not to far away, There were voices muffled and distant she couldn't make out what they were saying until one of them in a deadpan monotone voice struck her like a jolt of electricity; ''Are you afraid?'' Byakuya looked up from his paperwork to find her sleeping in the same chair he silently ordered her to sit in, Though getting a better look he could see her eyelids twitching ever so slightly he watched as a sole tear rolled down her face and she mumbled almost to quietly for him to hear; ''No I am not at all afraid..'' That caught his attention because the next thing he knew he had moved from his desk to stand beside her chair on the
left he crouched and began thoroughly watching her only this time he made sure to observe the way her eyelids danced and the trail of tears that painted her skin in slender trails, Having had enough he placed his left hand on her forehead causing her grey eyes to very slightly open before she drawled out the name she was never meant to remember; ''...Ul-Ulquiorra...''
( A/N Okay guys I am going too leave it there for now I will pick it up in the morning, Maybe eventually I could get a beta reader but for now I will try my best even though I hate my own writing I really do, If this gets too many hateful remarks (I'm so terrified that it will x...x) I might just pull the plug on this and all of my other fanfics all together, I'm hoping..I improved a little bit..I am going to fix the office part ASAP because it's bleh, Anyway I hope this was interesting too at least a few of you, Thank you for taking a peek! I'm so sorry for the cliff hanger)