A/N: Don't like the plot of character plot, then don't read. Or I'll get my Zangetsu and Getsuga Tenshou you :P
Disclaimer: All is owned by Tite Kubo.
CHAPTER 1:
The Fight
Orihime watched as Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki became man and wife. Their lives were entwined to each others, they would spend every moment of their lives together.
And Orihime would never be able to have Ichigo to herself again.
She would never run her fingers through his surprisingly soft orange hair. She would never feel the warmth of his skin against hers as he hugged her protectively from harms way. She would never laugh in reaction to his scowl when a funny comment was made toward him.
She would never be able to love him from afar, even that was now forbidden.
He was married, and she would never be able to talk to him in that easy manner that they had grown to share.
She stared at them as they're rings gleamed in the soft light of the candles and sunshine that surrounded the newlyweds.
Orihime couldn't bear it any longer, she got up and ran out, nobody noticed. Not even Tatsuki. She ran out from the venue, from the ceremony, from Rukia, from Ichigo.
She didn't want to see them kiss, her heart was too torn and jagged and weak to withstand such a proclamation of love.
Orihime didn't understand, one day Ichigo was hinting at being her boyfriend, two weeks after that day, he announced to all of his friends that he and Rukia were together.
'I don't understand...why would Ichigo get my hopes up like that? Why would he crush my dreams as though I were nothing? As if we were enemies instead of the friends we are and what did he hope to gain?' She thought to herself
Orihime looked up at the clear sky, her long flowing peach dress rustled in the cool air. Her long silky deep red hair twisted in an elegant bun, tendrils of hair brushed against her cream coloured cheeks. The blue snowdrop hairpins glittering innocently in the bun.
Orihime was a vision of pure beauty, but she didn't felt that way, not today. Only when Ichigo was around did she feel beautiful. But now, she just felt miserable. So unlike the upbeat girl who's compassion worked it's way even to the coldest of hearts.
But it wasn't enough for him.
Just as she was about to turn, she felt the horrid Spiritual Pressure of a Hollow. It was close by, and that wasn't a good sign. Shedding her modest high heels, she ran deep into the woods, leaving behind the ceremony and her friends. She didn't want this thing to hurt them at all, no matter how bad she felt.
The Hollow roared and she saw it, it's mask was a twisted impression of an overgrown feline. It's body was that of a strong tiger, the sickening yellow eyes pierced right through her. "Well, well, what do we have here? Such a beauty with a tasty soul to match, this should be fun." The high pitch wail of a man, reminding her of Ichigo's Hollow form.
"I can sense many other tasty souls around, perhaps after I'm done with you, I'll go after them as well, I'll have a full course meal. Such delicious morsels in the air."
"You make me sick.." Orihime said, her head low, her body trembling with fear and adrenaline, she could feel her Spiritual Pressure rise at the threat of hurting her friends...her family.
"What was that?" The Hollow asked menacingly, his yellow eyes thinned with anger.
"I said, you make me sick!" Orihime screamed, snapping her head up, her gray eyes glowing with the storm raging inside her heart. "I'll never let you hurt my friends, I don't care what happens to me." Her hairpins started to glow and the Hollow laughed.
"Little girl, you'll be dead before you hit the ground." He spoke lethally.
He roared once more and Orihime tensed. She heard footsteps approaching, closing her eyes, she created a large force field so nobody could interfere. This was her fight.
The Hollow looked astounded by her immense power. Orihime was no longer the shy, merciful teenager she once was. She was now a woman.
She looked at the Hollow, her gray eyes watching the being's every move. She saw from the corner of her eye, all of her friends trying to break through.
"Orihime! Open the barrier now!" That commanding voice made her heart flutter. She turned her head to look at the man whom she loved.
Ichigo Kurosaki stood there, his hands flat against the golden glow of her force field. His eyes wide with terror, his face twisted in struggle as he tried to break it.
"ORIHIME! LET ME IN!" He screamed, his orange hair fell out of its tie, flowing around his shoulders in spikes and waves.
He was beautiful.
"Ichigo..." She whispered, his eyes widening as he heard her. "This is my fight."
Her words embedded into his heart, tears in his eyes. "NO ORIHIME! HE'S TOO STRONG AN-"
The Hollow attacked.
The power of the Hollows attack perfected a smoke screen affect when the dust flew up, preventing him seeing Orihime or the Hollow.
'Where is she? God, don't let her be dead.' He thought, his entire body shaking, everyone holding their breath, terror thickening the air, making it hard for Ichigo to breathe.
"Orihime?" Tatsuki asked quietly, her voice shook with undisguised horror and fear.
The dust cleared.
Orihime was on the ground, struggling to get up, her dress torn, gashes on her arms and legs, she raised her head and there was one long cut on her cheek, marring her perfect face, blood gushing.
"I'm s-still up.." She said, standing up, still a bit wobbly. Orihime looked up, her face contorted in rage and protectiveness.
Ichigo was shocked. He'd seen that look before, that same look that said she wasn't going to give up no matter what the cost.
Even if it killed her.
He had that same look, whenever he faced a battle, he fought for his friends.
Orihime fought, not for herself, not to prove herself, but to keep her friends from harm.
"Hmm, your a feisty one, I shall take pleasure in destroying you.." The Hollow said, and laughed maniacally, whipping Orihime with his tail, pinning Orihime with his large hand, making her gasp for air. "I'll make you nice and tender, the more scared you are, the tastier the soul." He inhaled her scent. "Ah yes...your fragrance is so much more potent. You fear me. Good." The Hollow slid out his tongue and licked her cheek.
"ORIHIME!" Ichigo yelled, the entire forest echoed with his scream, his fists bashed against the wall. Rukia ran up, holding Kon.
"Ichigo! Catch!" She yelled, throwing Kon in the air. Ichigo caught him and swallowd the Mod Soul, he glided out of his body.
Raising his Zangetsu, he swung and hit against the force field. It hardly even left a scratch.
Ichigo's eyes widened at how much power Orihime wielded.
Orihime opened her eyes slowly and she looked at the Hollow. "It's over." She whispered.
The Hollow looked at her in confusion. "Huh?"
Her entire body glowed, Tsubaki appeared and he screamed, flying into the Hollow's hole and with all of Orihime's strength and power, she split the Hollow in half, but not before The Hollow pierced it's razor fingers into her stomach, wounding her badly.
The Hollow screamed in agony, the reverberation of her attack, went on until nearly half of the forest was split, the force field broke.
Orihime fell, her eyes closed, her body covered in blood.
"Orihime! NO!" Ichigo screamed and he ran to her, catching her before she fell to the hard ground.
Everyone joined him, calling her name, others crying.
Tatsuki howled, falling to her knees.
"She's breathing, but barely." Rukia spoke carefully.
"We have to get her to a hospital." Uryu said, his voice also calm, yet Ichigo could hear the faint tremble.
"Ichigo." Chad said his name only. Ichigo knew what it meant.
"I'll get her there." Ichigo said, Flash-Stepping away from the group.
Ichigo stood opposite the Doctor, looking at him, asking him question after question. "Is she allergic? Does she have a history of mental illness? Is she on drugs? Is she sexually active?" All the while, wasting precious time of Orihime's life.
Ichigo screamed and grabbed the Doctor by the lapels of his shirt. "I don't have time for your stupid questions and by coincidence, you don't have time for my answers, my friends life hangs in the balance. I don't care what you have to do, but help her!" He screamed and threw the Doctor into the wall.
Security was on Ichigo in a flash.
"Officers, it's okay, it's obvious this man is under a lot of stress. Let him go." The Doctor said, placating the guards and they loosened their hold.
"I'll be taking over this medical case, Dr. Yamura. Thank you for prepping the patient." A calm, cold voice spoke from behind Ichigo.
He knew that voice.
Ryuken Ishida, Uryu's father.
"Dr. Ishida! I must protest, this is my patient." Dr. Yamura insisted, yet Ishida took the clipboard from the younger doctor.
"I'll do my best, Mr Kurosaki, to ensure that Miss Inoue's life is saved." Dr. Ishida said, walking into SURGERY.
Dr. Yamura stomped off and the guards let go of Ichigo and went back to their post.
Ichigo sat down on a chair and waited, all the while, feeling Orihime's Spiritual Pressure, making sure she was going to be fine.
Chapter 2 will be coming soon. As will all of my stories.
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