+ Ichigo's Calling+
Ichigo ran faster. He didn't care whether the wounds on his body are throbbing in pain. His attention was on his destination. Inoue's reitsu. he felt it earlier. It was weak but definitely hers.
Ichigo didn't know how long he was in Hueco Mundo with his gang but he knew one thing for sure, they HAVE to save Inoue. And now he was sure she's alive. He never felt this rejubilant before. He could feel adrenaline pumping in his veins.
I'm coming Inoue. Hold on. He quickly turned in a corner.
-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--0-0-0--0-0--0-0-0-0 Rukia panted heavily. It's getting harder to follow Ichigo. He was running faster than ever even though he has sustained massive injuries. Where is he getting his strength? She thought. She's falling far behind. Renji, Ishida and Chad was in front of her, and they are not showing sings of slowing down. Damn. She told herself.
"oi! Rukia! Faster. Ichigo's running out of sight."
Renji's voice snapped Rukia back to reality.
"ah." Rukia answered, urging her legs to move
faster. Just a little bit more.
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"Ichigo! Matte" Renji called. He was followed
by Ishida, Chad and lastly Rukia.
They gathered around the door. Ichigo's usual
frown deepen. He took a big gulp of air then
slowly opened the door knob. They were
swallowed by a bright light. then the door
closed.
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Ichigo slowly opened his eyes. they were in a
vast valley. the sun is shining brightly on the
cloudless sky. Where the hell am I? he asked
himself. He stood up and saw that the others
are also awake. Chad was rubbing the base of
his neck. Ishida is cleaning his glasses and Renji
was helping Rukia get up.
" Where are we?" Ichigo asked
"A stimulator." Ishida answered.
"A what?!?"
"A stimulator. I read about in one of the
papers on the while we're on the main room.
It's a generated enviroment to train, I
suppose." Ishida explained, a matter-of- factly.
"This is a room to train?" Rukia repeated, the
place looked too peaceful.
"I wish Uhahara's training ground..." Ichigo
started but he was distracted by a figure
standing beside a tree. A figure with red hair.
"Inoue!"
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"Inoue!" Ichigo called again as he ran towards
her. She turned around. Ichigo could see that
she was shocked. But why is she shocked? Isn't
she suppose to be happy? What's happening?
"kurosaki-kun, Sado-kun, Ishida-kun,
Kuchiki-san, Renji-kun... Minna.." Inoue
ennumerated. She looks like she's about to
cry. " Why are you here"
"WHY?!?" Ichigo said, enraged" To SAVE you
that's why." His scrowl deepening, but it
quickly soften when he saw tears in Inoue's
eyes.
"you shouldn't have come." Inoue said. " you
might be in trouble"
"Don't tell us bullshit like that now." Renji
butted in.
"They are right Inoue-san" Rukia added
"And besides, the gang isn't complete without
you Inoue-san." Ishida said.
"You're our friend." Chad grunted
"Arigatou." Inoue said, with a small
smile,"Demo"
"Ah!" Ichigo exclaimed, as he grabbed Inoue's
hand, he will not hear anymore excuses. "I
promised to save you Inoue. And i will SAVE
you, whether you like it or not"
She opened her mouth to complain, but
quickly closed it when she saw Ichigo's scrowl.
" Ne, ne... don't scare her." Rukia said.
Ichigo glared at her. He was still holding
Inoue's hand. He didn't dare lose his grip for
the fear that this is one of Hueco Mundo's
illusion. They will all go home.
" Come on. We need to go." Renji said.
Ichigo nodded in agreement. they begun to
move. But an applause was heard.
"What do we have here? A playful yet evil
voice said for nowhere.
The gang stopped at their tracks.
"Aizen-sama!" Inoue exclaimed.
Aizen smiled slyfully. " Trying to save her huh,
Kurosaki Ichigo"
"I will. Aizen." Ichigo said, determination on his
eyes.
"Then i guess you have to kill me." Aizen said,
as an energy ball formed on his hand. " good
night Kurosaki Ichigo."
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It happened so fast Ichigo didn't have the time
to react. Last thing he knew Inoue's in his back
then she was in front of him. Blocking the
energy ball Aizen shot at them. Then she fell.
Ichigo caught her. No! no! this isn't happening.
he thought, frantically. He's the one who's
suppose to be protecting her not the other
way around. Not Inoue's laying on his lap, her
blood flowing. I'm not losing you.
'ORIHIME!" he shouted. He didn't know what
else to say. "Please stay with us. We need you.
I need you" He whispered the last part. hoping
she will smile.
Aizen applauded. "Too sweet. It's making me
cry." he said, with an evil grin.
Renji, Chad and Ishida, flinched in anger. the
man is pure evil.
"Kurosaki, we could take care of this man."
Renji said. as he pulled Zabimaru out.
Chad and Ishida nodded in agreement. But
ichigo already stood up.
"Rukia. Take care of her." Ichigo said,
motioning towards Inoue.
"Ah." Rukia answered.
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Rukia, sat there with Inoue on her lap. She
never saw Ichigo that way before. His reitsu
was stronger. She was practically blown away
by it. Somehow, Inoue's still smiling. Fool!
Rukia wanted to tell her. You're dying and
you're still smiling. Then she looked at the
other members of their group. This will be a
hell of a fight.
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"Are you ready?" Ichigo asked.
"Ready as hell!" Renji said, Excitement on his
voice.
"We will beat this guy up!" Ishida said, angrily.
"For Inoue.' Chad muttered,
Ichigo nodded. For her. He said to himself. For Orihime.
End
A/n: Well sorry, if it wasn't too good. Structural reviews are fully appreciated. See you next update!
-clow-san