First off I would like to say "Hi" to everyone here on the Bleach section on this site. Now I'll be honest this isn't my first fanfic, this is however, my first Bleach fanfic. So I hope that it will be good and I'll try to keep it as interesting as possible. I guess that's it really.

And now for the summary this story will be taking place during the point in the anime when Orihime "should" have went back to the world of the living after Ulquiorra had given her the bracelet. But there will be a twist to where Orihime won't exactly do what Ulquiorra had "ordered" her to do.

So I hope you enjoy this story and yeah that's all of summary that you're going to get. Also there's some Sajin x Orihime, although it is mostly on a friendship level and Ichigo x Tatsuki. (which I've come to like recently) Anyway enough of me talking here's the first chapter to this story.

I don't own anything.

Wanting to Protect

Orihime Inoue continued to look at the bracelet that Ulquiorra had given to her as she thought, "Should I really do this? What if...What if Ichigo and the others had defeated the Arrancars? Then I would have been tricked into doing something that I didn't need or want to do. I know I should go back and check on everyone, but maybe the Soul Society can help me."

Orihime nodded her head and as she began to run back the way she came the barrier surrounding the two escorts disappeared and as the two looked they noticed Orihime back towards the Soul Society as the one on the left shouted, "Wait you're going the wrong the way!"

The high school student turned her head as she shouted back, "I know but I need to go back to the Soul Society!"

Both the escorts stayed seated wondering what that Arrancar could of have said to the human girl to make her run back the way she came, as one on the right just sighed and stood as he said, "Well, I guess we might as well follow her back."

The left did the same and the two soul reapers then ran back catching up to Orihime as the trio then ran out of entrance reentering the Soul Society as Orihime shouted, "Captain Ukitake!"

Captain Ukitake of Squad 13 was about to leave the gate when he heard Orihime's voice as she shouted, "Captain Ukitake!"

This caught the long white haired captain off guard a bit as the orange haired girl fell onto her knees breathing heavily from exhaustion and as Ukitake kneel down to ask what was wrong he looked at the two escorts as he ordered, "You may go."

They both bowed and then left as Ukitake placed a hand on Orihime's shoulder as he asked, "Orihime, what made you want to come back here? I thought you were going to go back to rejoin Rukia and the others."

Orihime looked up at him as she replied, "Yes Captain Ukitake, I was going to go back but then-"

Ukitake stopped her and as he helped her up he said, "If something happened on your way back to the world of living I think it would be best to wait and discuss this later on." Looking at her he added, "If that's alright with you, Orihime?"

"Oh, yes that's fine Captain Ukitake. But uh is it alright if I stay in your division for tonight?" Orihime asked, while the two began to walk.

Ukitake smiled at her as he answered, "Of course Orihime, any friend of Rukia's is always welcomed."

Orihime smiled as she replied, "Thank you, Captain Ukitake."

Meanwhile in Karakura Town Ichigo was hanging onto Rukia for support and as the two walked down the sidewalk the Substitute Soul Reaper noticed that Rukia was in deep thought as he asked, "Hey, Rukia is something wrong?"

This question caused Rukia to look at him as she replied, "Actually something is bothering me. Orihime still hasn't returned from the Soul Society yet."

Ichigo looked away from Rukia as he said, "Yeah, you did say that she was close behind you." He then looked into the midday sky as he added, "But knowing Orihime, maybe she found something there that caught her interest or something."

"I suppose, but just to be safe I'll check in with Captain Ukitake later since maybe she wasn't allowed to pass through the gate yet." Rukia stated, as they both stopped for moment to rest.

Ichigo continued to stare upward as he responded with, "You know Rukia, you could be right."

Back in Soul Society however, Orihime had just told Captain Ukitake about the conversation that she had, had with Ulquiorra as the Captain opened his eyes and crossed his arms as he replied, "Yes, now I understand why you would come back here instead."

"So what should I do Captain Ukitake?" Orihime asked, as her eyes trailed downward towards the floor.

"Rest assured Orihime that I will inform the Head Captain about this in the morning. But for now I think it would be best for you to stay the night here." Ukitake suggested, as he stood up and then made a bed for Orihime.

"Yeah, I am pretty tired." Orihime stated, as she then let out a soft yawn.

After her bed was set Captain Ukitake stood up and then slid the door open and before he left looked back at Orihime as he said, "Good night Orihime, rest well."

"Thank you, Captain Ukitake." Orihime replied, as the Captain of the 13th squad slid the door shut. Orihime laid her head down as she then processed to stare up at the ceiling.

So how was it for my first chapter? I hope wasn't too boring or too confusing. But if you did like this or if it did catch your interest then the chapter will be where the actual plot takes place. (hopefully if not then it'll be close) Still next update will be soon and thanks for reading.