Angelchan2012: I'm glad with the reviews I got for this story!

Ulqui: Considering it is a tragedy…

Grimm: Way to be a downer bat case

Ichi: Be nice Grimm!

Angel: Any who! Say the phrase so my lovelies can enjoy the story!

Grimm, Ichi, and Ulqui: Please read and review, Angel does not own Bleach!

Angel: If I did, there would be many nosebleeds *perverted grin*Oh I also don't own Evanescence or any songs or things from them. But damn, Amy Lee can sing! Love her!


July 2, 2012

Ulquiorra just finished his last class and was walking down the hallway to his dorm when he noticed a tall figure leaning by the door way, wearing a shit eating grin as Ichigo demanded he moved out of the way. He quickly walked into a small office room and listened to the conversation. "Look asshole, I don't care who you are or what you want, just get the fuck outta my way and let me get to my dorm!" the redhead snarled, clenching his fists to stop himself from doing something stupid. "Sorry cutie, but ya see, I'm waitin' for your dorm mate to show up," the other male said, his long hair starting to cover his face. This piece of shit! What the hell does he want with Ulquiorra? Ichigo thought, before saying, "Well that's a shame, since he's gone, why not check the library or maybe one of his classes? He has long classes, so you're wasting time waiting for him." "Well, we could occupy that time with some fun then couldn't we, cutie?" the male grinned, grabbing Ichigo by the wrist and bringing him closer. "I'm Nnoitra by the way, just so you know what name to shout later," he chuckled, enjoying the way the berry tried to get away from him. "Let me go you sick fuck!" Ichigo growled, punching the lanky male in the stomach, gaining his freedom and allowing him to sweep the raven's feet out from under him. He landed on the ground with a loud 'Thud!' and groaned, looking over at the red head and cursing under his breath, "Fuckin' bitch…that hurt like a mother…" Ichigo scowled and said, "Fuck off, you ever try something like that again, and I won't go easy on you next time. Oh, and if you ever try to threaten me or Ulquiorra again, I will make damn sure you get thrown off this campus and taken away in the back of a police cruiser."

Nnoitra rolled over and stumbled on his way back to the elevator, swearing under his breath the whole way. Ulquiorra thought about everything that happened and sat by the entryway of the office, his mind racing. "Hey," Ichigo said softly, kneeling by the door, catching the smaller male by surprise, "you alright?" "You knew I was here the whole time…" the raven stated, though he seemed to mean it in question, looking over to the red head. The berry nodded and sat next to his dorm mate, "I heard the door open and knew you were back from your class, that's why I lied to that creep and said you had late classes." "Why?" Ulquiorra asked, "Why help me…we just met and hardly know each other…" Ichigo paused, before gently wrapping an arm around the raven's shoulders and saying, "That may be true, but I know what it's like being picked on, and no one deserves that. Besides, you helped me when I moved in, and you don't seem like a bad guy. Why let some asshole pick on you?" Ulquiorra's eyes widened a bit at Ichigo's statement, before he nodded in response and leaned against the taller male. I see now why the baboon likes him so much…he's kind and smart…he's caring towards others…Grimmjow is lucky to have you…Ichigo…

They stood up and walked back to their dorm, Ichigo's arm still wrapped around the smaller male's shoulders. "Why don't we talk a bit more and get to know each other better, ne?" Ichigo smiled, handing the raven a mug of coffee. Ulquiorra took the mug and looked back up at the red head, the edges of his lips quirking into a small smile, "I'd like that."


July 6, 2012

It was Friday, Ichigo was lying on his bed, a biology book propped open in front of his nose as he tried to concentrate on what he was supposed to be studying. He gave a groan, rubbing his head, "This is so boring!" Ulquiorra walked by him and studied him for a moment, before saying, "Would you like to join me in seeing one of my friend's performances tonight?" The berry smiled and said, "Yes! Anything to get away from this, I can't stay focused on biology for so long." The smaller male simply replied with, "Then go change, such loud colors won't be very appropriate for where we're headed." An orange brow rose in curiosity but the red head shrugged and obeyed anyway.

When the two arrived Ichigo was curious, they were at a small club about three miles away from the campus, its small sign read "SOLD OUT". Obviously it was for a concert, but not just any concert; it was a concert for The Hollows, a small alternative rock band that had slowly been gaining reputation throughout Japan. Ulquiorra led the way to the front row where you could practically touch the band members and Ichigo was blown away by this. "How did you get tickets for this?" he yelled over the noise of the audience, for them to have such amazing seats was unbelievable. "I know the lead singer," Ulquiorra replied simply, smirking at the gaping look in response. Ichigo had only caught glimpses of her here and there throughout the campus, since he heard that she was also a student, but when Ulquiorra said that, his mind went racing. Holy shit! He knows Mika Tsukino!

Before the red head could ask anything else, the lights dimmed and smoke filtered through the area, the band members rising through the trap doors on the stage. They began playing and suddenly a heart monitor beeping could be heard, and Mika's voice heard through the stereos as she appeared as if through the smoke. Her long black hair held a blue tint to it, and her eyes, a mesmerizing golden color, her skin a pale white. She wore a black Victorian style dress with blue laces on the bodice, the bottom ruffled slightly and flowing, almost ghostly. The air about her was beautiful and scary as she began to sing,

Long lost words whisper slowly to me
Still can't find what keeps me here
When all this time I've been so hollow inside
I know you're still there

Watching me, wanting me
I can feel you pull me down
Fearing you, loving you
I won't let you pull me down

Hunting you, I can smell you - alive
Your heart pounding in my head

Watching me, wanting me
I can feel you pull me down
Saving me, raping me, watching me

Watching me, wanting me
I can feel you pull me down
Fearing you... loving you
I won't let you pull me down

The crowd was cheering and fell silent as the band continued for another two hours. After the concert was over, Ichigo was going to follow the rest of the people out to leave but a hand on his wrist stopped him. He looked back to find the smaller male sitting down calmly, and raised a brow in confusion. "Uh…aren't we leaving? The concerts over…" the berry asked, taking a seat next to his friend. Ulquiorra shook his head and said, "Wait. I want you to meet someone." Ichigo merely looked at the raven in confusion before shrugging and relaxing so as to meet this person, although he had a pretty good guess as to who it might be.

Ten minutes later, Mika came back in the front and smiled at the two men. Ulquiorra stood, Ichigo following suit and nodded in acknowledgement towards his friend. "Hey Ulqui!" she grinned, running up to the male and giving him a hug, "So who's this?" "Mika, this is my friend's boyfriend, Ichigo Kurosaki. Ichigo, this is Mika Tsukino." Ulquiorra replied, introducing the two to each other. Mika stood around 5'6" to Ichigo's 5'9" unfortunately making her friend the shortest of the three. The woman had changed from the Victorian styled dress to a simple black t-shirt and faded blue jeans with black tennis shoes. She grinned and said, "Hi Ichigo, so you're Grimm's boyfriend huh? You're cuter than he described." The berry couldn't help the faint blush that dusted his cheeks, "G-Grimmjow talks about me?" She nodded and said, "But don't worry, I never ask about the bedroom stuff, I just think it's adorable that he finally found someone to tame him. He's always an ass." Ichi couldn't help but chuckle at that, "Yeah that's him alright."

The trio walked back to campus slowly, enjoying the company, Mika buying sodas for them along the way. Ichigo found out that she, Ulquiorra and Grimmjow had known each other for quite a long time, since middle school, and that they would always help each other out with anything. "So Mika," Ichigo started, "what made you decide to start The Hollows?" She smiled softly at the question and looked up at the stars, "I don't really know," she answered, "In all honesty, I never really wanted to be in a band or anything; I'm only in school to get my degree in forensics." Brown eyes widened slightly, "Really? But your voice is amazing, I never would've guessed…" She looked over at him, smiled and winked, "Never judge a book by its cover right?"

Ulquiorra nodded before looking at the campus and saying, "Well, I believe this is our stop." Mika looked over and said, "You guys are welcome to crash at my apartment, I've got enough room for four people." "I would love to, but I promised Grimm I'd spend the night with him tonight. You'll be okay though right Ulquiorra?" Ichigo replied, looking over to the other male. Said male nodded and the remaining two watched as the red head headed towards the campus dorms, before his figure disappeared inside.

"So, did you want to talk?" Mika asked, as she opened the door to her apartment, "I know that dick has been harassing you again." Ulquiorra's shoulders stiffened, "How do you-" "Oh come on Ulqui!" she interrupted, bringing a blanket with emerald green bats decorating it. "I've seen that asshole looking for you when he's not trying to hit on stupid girls at the school." She tucked him in and sighed, "Look…that guy…he may have been a friend at one point but now…ever since he got out of prison he's been different…" "Even before that," Ulquiorra interjected, "you know he would bother me during middle school and high school as well. He didn't get locked up until sophomore year." Another sigh, "I know Ulqui…just…just try to get some sleep okay?" Concerned gold locked with emerald. "If you need me I'll be in my room. You can watch TV or eat or whatever then use your usual room to go to bed." She kissed him on the forehead and headed to her room, "Good night sweetie." "Good night my angel," Ulquiorra replied.

About an hour later a soft knock sounded, waking her. Mika walked over to her door and opened it, only to see Ulquiorra looking tired and defeated, he whispered, "What am I supposed to do?" Hearing that tore at her heart, so she pulled him inside her room and said softly, "You are going to go to sleep, understand?" The smaller male nodded and lay on her bed, giving her room to lie down as well. The blanket was brought over both of them, as Ulquiorra cuddled closely to his beloved friend. He listened to the sound of her heart beat for a moment, before saying, "Mika?" A soft "Hmm?" was his reply. "I…I love you…" He could practically hear the smile in her voice as she said, "I love you too, my little bat. Sweet dreams." His eyes fluttered shut as he let the darkness take over.


Angel: Holy crap that took forever

Ichi: You think?

Ulqui: Why did it take so long?

Angel: Personal problems that caused me to lose my will to write for quite some time. But I'm back now bunnies! And I hope you all have enjoyed this newest chapter of Dark Angel and are excited for new stuff!

Ichi: Yeah! I am!

Ulqui: I only want to see how this story turns out.

Angel & Ichi: *Sweat drops*

Angel: Anyway! Hope you guys don't have to wait too long for more chapters! Also for the song Haunted I Google searched the lyrics, but a lot of the sights were giving me "raping" instead of "reaping" so I didn't know for sure which was correct, I went with what I was given. Don't hate me!