A/N: This fan fiction will follow Bleach's actual storyline as much as possible with the exception of that Aizen is simply defeated (that's later in the story) and not sealed/killed and Ulquiorra survives. That said the story is going to merely repeat the anime/manga until 1-3 chapters in if you don't want a re-read that skip to one of those chapters (most likely chapter 3)

As Ulquiorra made his way down the large hall way of Las Noches he thought to himself why hadnt he been requested to come with Lord Aizen with the other top Espada after all he was one of the strongest of all the 10 with the some of the others already defeated all that was left was Starrk, Barragan, Harribel, Yammy and himself and possibly Grimmjow though he is suspected a traitor.

As he met the woman he came to see he could tell something about her wasn't right she didn't seem afraid as she should be now that she is unneeded so he questioned

"Are you afraid? Lord Aizen has considered you unnecessary. There is nothing to protect you now. It's over. You will die here, all alone, with no contact to anyone. I'm asking if you're afraid."She still had that expression on as if it didn't matter.

"I'm not afraid."

What how! She is useless now I no longer have to keep her as a captive she will surely die here, how is she not afraid even in the slightest.

"Because my friends came to rescue me … my heart … is with theirs."

"This is absurd. Your fate and that of your friends is already set. Even if your friends came, it won't overturn the fact that all of you will die. Sharing feelings with those who are about to die … that is how you humans comfort yourselves. It is one of your instincts to escape from fear and hopelessness. Sharing feelings doesn't exist in the real world. It is nothing more than a meaningless illusion you humans have."

This appeared to affect her in some way he thought at the very least she still doubts if they will win.

"You may be right. Perhaps it is impossible to share the same exact emotions. But … by cherishing each other our hearts can be that much closer. That's what it must mean to "be of one heart"."

"What is a heart?"At this he raised his hand to her chest.

"If I rip open your chest will I see it inside?" He then raised his hand to her eyes.

"If I split open your skull will it be there?"

Just about as he was about to interrogate further he heard a rumbling from deep within Los Noches.

He knew this reiatsu. It was all too familiar. This reiatsu was none other than Ichigo Kurosaki's. Just then Ichigo burst through the floor 10 feet behind Ulquiorra confirming his thoughts. He heard the woman behind him call his name. Was she actually surprised to see him first? What foolishness.

"Step away from Inoue" The fiery red haired teen exclaimed.

"I was about to. My duty is protect Las Noches until Lord Aizen returns. I've received no orders to take this woman's life. Until those orders come, I will let this woman live. However…" He looked very coldly at Ichigo finally giving him his full attention now. "You are a different matter. Killing you and protecting Las Noches go hand in hand. I shall eliminate you with my sword."

"That was unexpected. I didn't think you would draw your sword first. I came here thinking I'd have to start by making you draw your sword. Can I assume … you consider me an equal opponent?"

"At the very least, I consider you worthy of destroying."

" That's good enough for me."

At this the fourth Espada and the shinigami launched themselves at each other striking each other's sword and blasting them with each others reiatsu.

A/N-2: As I said earlier this is going to copy the anime for a little while until later as you may have noticed I have put in things I guess would be their thoughts. I am aware a Ulquihime fanfic has not been written in like 2-3 years so I'm surprised if anyone reads this. But bear with me a little while until chapter 3 I plan to end Ulquiorra's fight with Ichigo in chapter 2 and start writing my own stuff in chapter 3.