READ ME FIRST: I am writing this story because I have read several Ulquihime fanfics on this website and I have to say that I really think many people have misunderstood the relationship between Ulquiorra and Orihime. Don't take this as a challenge or an insult of any sort because we are writing fanfics and thus its up to our own individual interpretations, and I have found many delightful pieces of work, even if I don't agree with the story.

This is my Interpretation of the Ulquihime relationship. I have placed these chapters in line with the actual Bleach manga series

I don't think that I am a writer. I have never written fanfiction before, but you are free to critic and review as harshly as it pleases you. I write only what comes out from my head.

I am also writing this even though I would rather draw it instead, but I neither have the time nor skill to do so.

But anyway.

Here goes.

The Lost Chapters [Unofficially, obviously.]

(Chapter 262.1)

"I see you have still left your plate untouched."

Orihime turned towards the entering Espada. Flowing white cloak, half-helm of bone, unleveled black hair, and cold emerald eyes. The door shut behind him with a hollow echo.

Hands stiffly clasped in front of her, she stood firm. "I wish not to eat, as I am not hungry."

"You seem incredibly ignorant of my capabilities. Should I merely release my reiatsu at its full force I can crush your very soul."

He took a step towards the girl. A silent step.

Then another.

Threatened, Orihime took a cautionary step back. Her lips pulsed in a line as she fought to reveal any sign of panic. She did feel very vulnerable, for she did not call out her powers should he find any reason for her to be executed. Thoughts raced frantically her head as the Espada closed onto her.

He only stood a foot away. The food tray is all the way on the other side of the room now. Not that food is on her mind at the slightest.

"Don't be a fool."

The cold concrete startled Orihime as her back pressed against the white walls of her cellar. She tried to look for a way to escape but her eyes were transfixed on the eyes of her captor.

"I am not. I have faith in my friends that they live. I have faith that they will prevail." Why couldn't she look away.

Why.

"Faith?"

"This 'faith' you speak of, does not exist. It will not change their inevitable fate. It only blurs the truth. Human feelings such as 'faith' only distort rational thoughts"

"And then, bring despair."

Ulquiorra was so close to the girl that he felt every quickened breath that brushed against his neck. His eyes, like burning coals of jade, bore into her very soul. Her mind. Orihime felt like she was going to faint. The air around her suddenly felt so thin and heavy at the same time.

"…I…need to eat my meal," was all she was able to stutter out as her heart raced inside her chest. She forgot everything she wanted to say towards those cruel words of his. Such untrue words of her friends.

Ulquiorra continued to stare at the woman for a while, and then turned swiftly on his heels and walked out of the cellar without looking back. The door shut promptly behind him.

It was some time before Orihime was able to move away from the wall. What was it that almost made her heart stop? Fear? Terror? She couldn't put a word to what she just felt. Absent-mindedly, she sat down on the couch, and ate her fill from the cart in silence.

"She is indeed a strange woman." The Espada thought to himself as he walked off through the white, empty hallways.