Chapter 2 the battle is over

Ichigo Kurosaki after a fierce battle with Ginjo, the revealed to be first substitute soul reaper, which went as far as to try defeat Ichigo using his own Bankai, Ichigo with the use of his full power Getsuga Tensho annihilated his opponent and thus helped the soul society destroy yet again another enemy.

Ichigo with the help of his friends from the soul society, had left the battlefield his comrades taking care of all the opponents in the area. Ichigo is now returning to check on his friends who are currently unconscious. However; according to Kisuke their memories should be returned to normal.

Orihime tossed and turned in her futon as she suffered from a horrible nightmare. Ichigo was on the floor crying his eyes out the scene it-self was enough to tear her apart but what came next was even worse.

Tsukishima the one who played with her memories taking over the role of her brother, walked up to Ichigo and hoisted him up by his throat. Hearing Ichigo say her name and apologising as Tsukishima drove his blade through Ichigo's heart.

She witnessed once again Ichigo's lifeless eyes after he was seriously injured by Ulquiorra. Orihime screamed at the sight of Ichigo dying and tried to rush to help him.

However, Orihime's path was blocked and she was grabbed from behind by Chad who told her everything would be fine. Orihime could only watch helplessly as she struggled to escape Chad's vice grip followed by Tsukishima stabbing his blade into Ichigo's heart once again.

"ICHIGO!" Orihime screamed.

Orihime sat bolt upright petrified from the sight she just saw.

"Ichigo I couldn't do anything to help him and now he's. He's!" Orihime burst into tears as she saw the lifeless form of Ichigo once again in her mind.

"Orihime are you alright?" Ichigo questioned looking very concerned and worried about the poor girl.

Orihime's eyes shot wide open hearing Ichigo's voice. Turning slowly she proceeded to check her ears were not playing tricks on her.

But this was not the case. Ichigo was right there a few bandages on his head but he was very much alive.

Orihime's eyes leaked with tears as she lunged straight at Ichigo. Wrapping her arms around his neck. "Thank goodness Ichigo you're alive I'm so glad you're okay!"

"You took the words right out of my mouth Orihime I'm very glad you're alright and it seems you're memory has returned back to normal."

Orihime began to cry harder tightening her arms around his neck.

"How could I be so stupid Ichigo? I'm so sorry I ever doubted you! I said such horrible things to you and you were crying so desperately."

Orihime was silenced when Ichigo wrapped his own arms around her waist.

"It's okay Orihime I'm just glad you're alright and back to normal. Please just rest for now get some sleep and we can talk when you're awake." Ichigo said as he leaned in and kissed her forehead causing Orihime to become flustered her face tainted pink due to Ichigo's surprise attack.

"Well I'll let you rest up please just relax it's all over now."

However just as Ichigo went to stand up and leave he felt a strong grip on his arm.

"Please can you stay with me? After all that's happened I feel really safe knowing you're here protecting me." Orihime requested her grip not loosening in the slightest despite her condition.

Ichigo smiled, sat back down crossing his legs and brushed the hair off her forehead.

"Sure thing Orihime anything you need I'm here for you."

Those words caused Orihime's head to turn scolding hot the words anything she needed spiralled her mind with various things she would like to say in that situation.

"Orihime your head is scolding! Hold on a second." Ichigo rinsed the cold flannel and placed it on Orihime's forehead.

"Thank you Ichigo"

"Get some rest don't worry I promise to not leave your side until you give the word."

Orihime nodded closing her eyes the sight of Ichigo being the last before she drifted off.

However, once she closed her eyes her mind and poor heart were sent into torment throughout the nightmare she dwelled in.

Ichigo attacked and killed by Aizen in his final form right in front of Orihime.

"Come Orihime no one can save you now. Come with me I promise to take care of you." Aizen stated as he reached out to her.

Orihime shook in fear slowly retreating away from him bumping into something solid behind her.

Slowly turning around she stared into those emerald green lifeless eyes as he reached out to where her heart was located.

"Show me your heart. The one who beats for the one I killed!" Ulquiorra said as he approached her slowly.

Orihime panicked running the other way where Aizen appeared reaching out to her.

Orihime walked backwards away from those two begging for Ichigo to help her. Feeling an intense vice grip from behind her as she looked up she saw Tsukishima.

"I'm your lover now right Orihime?"

Orihime awoke from her nightmare in an instant.

In a half asleep state, Orihime felt a hand grabbing her wrist causing her to flail her arms in fear.

Until she heard a familiar sound. Orihime tilted her head and found out the source of the noise now staring at the orange haired teen holding her hand fast asleep next to her. Orihime seeing this calmed down and smiled seeing Ichigo's sleeping face which she could not contain herself from thinking was incredibly cute.

All of a sudden, Ichigo's hand grasped her head so lightly and pulled her down to his chest before she could process it. Orihime grew high in embarrassment as she couldn't comprehend what just happened.

"Um Ichigo what are you doing?" Orihime asked as she looked up at him.

But to her surprise, Ichigo was still very much asleep. Orihime relaxed herself resting her head against his well-built chest knowing now she was safe.

"I will always protect you Orihime" Ichigo muttered in his sleep.

Orihime was so happy to hear Ichigo say such kind words even in his sleep.

Her mood now calmed down Orihime smiled brightly and nestled her head into Ichigo's chest and fell asleep straight away. Now feeling an overwhelming comfort in her heart.

Ichigo woke up shortly after feeling something soft on his body.

With a moments glance, Ichigo saw Orihime fast asleep but this time she wasn't tossing and turning as she was before. She looked completely comfortable.

"Mmm yeah of course I'd love to try some of your cookies mister zebra." Orihime muttered as she slept soundly.

Ichigo smiled letting out a quiet laugh as his worries were finally eased.

"Well Orihime it looks like you are finally getting back to your old self. Sweet dreams Orihime."

That's chapter two done Hope you enjoyed it. I thought that following the intense battle Ichigo just fought, that this was a perfect opportunity to create what I believe should have happened after Orihime regained her senses. Chapter 3 coming soon I just need to get my head going and decide on how I will continue this story.