A/N: Well I like this pairing they are cute together and since the latest chapter – 353- I even got the best plan as to how to get this done…
I. When Lust Turns to Ashes
He felt pain flowing through the wound I his abdomen, but he didn't care there were too many thoughts and emotions running through him to concentrate on that. His father was in some ways right he was not a fighter who liked to kill someone who shows even the single little trace of humanity may it be even so little. He knew perfectly that what he had done a few minutes ago was in a way brave, but also something terribly foolish of him, he saw that Ichigo had no control over himself, he had heard Ulquiorra clearly that he could regenerate his body parts except inner organs and his brain so why did he step in? This creature was a hollow, he was the one who kidnapped Orihime and tormented her physically so then why?
He didn't know the answer, he only acted taking the pain when Zangetsu was showed through his stomach, but when Ichigo…no that creature neared him and a Cero started forming between his horns he was scared that it would be over now, but then something happened which he didn't except. Ulquiorra had attacked from behind with his lance and disabled the Cero as he cut down one of the horns. As the smoke of the blast cared he saw that the mask was broken apart and Ichigo returned, at least he was back again. Ishida needed to hold back a chuckle when Ichigo stared at him so clueless, he really didn't know what he did, but with a sword in your stomach it would be to painful, but then again it was Ulquiorra who helped him out even if it could have been a bit more gently. But as he stood there before him and they eyes met he saw the hurry in them as if for the other the time was running out and a regret for something.
In the end he understood the hurry as the Espada's body turned in to ash when Orihime tried to take his held out hand…
…it was over…
To be continued…