A/N: Ok this chapter will explain mostly everything! Here's the deal though…
Italics mean Orihime narrating the story for Ichigo.
Speech like this means that this is Orihime's POV from two years ago. For example:
We had so much fun during Freshman year. You and Rukia and were so close.. blah blah blah… ( Narrating)
I was walking down the street talking to Tatsuki about killer rabbits… and Ichigo and Rukia and Keigo were attacked by zombies. (POV from two years ago)
You get it? Don't worry you will! So it's in Orihime's POV today. May add Ichigo's or Rukia's. So here is chapter 3 and thanks for the reviews! I appreciate them! I'm almost to 10 ^.^ Thanks! Oh and check out Bleach episode 342! It's a complete IchiRuki episode! They were ice skating :D I watched it at 2:00 a.m. this morning xD
Chapter 3
Coming Clean
Orihime's POV
When I heard the doorbell ring, I nearly jumped out of my skin. I don't know if I could go through with this. What if he wants to find Rukia? She pretty much knows about everything that happened with Ichigo and he wants answers. I slowly made my way over to the door and opened it. Ichigo was standing there, still in his school uniform and the box of pictures in his hands.
"Hi, Ichigo. Come sit down at the table." I said as I let him in. Ichigo sat down at the table and I sat opposite of him. A tense silence filled the air around us. I just didn't know how to begin.
"I love you, Ichigo. You know that don't you?" I asked as I looked at him expectantly. He kept looking down at the box on the table. He wouldn't even look me in the eye. So, I continued, "I love you and I wouldn't want to hurt you deliberately. But, I've been hurting you for the past two years. I've been lying to you. I am so sorry for that, Ichigo!"
Ichigo met my eyes this time. A faint smile appeared on his lips. "Orihime, I know you wouldn't want to hurt me on purpose. You had to have a good reason for keeping Rukia Kuchiki a secret from me."
He knew her name? Where had he heard that from? Well, that's one thing I didn't have to say. "Yeah, Rukia Kuchiki. Ichigo before I tell you about her, well, I should explain more about your accident. We didn't tell you the full truth of what happened."
Ichigo's eyes narrowed as he looked at me suspiciously. "What about my accident? Did it involve Rukia Kuchiki?"
I nodded my head. "Well, I'll get on with the explanation. Here's what happened…
Two years ago during Sophomore year, we were sitting in class chatting with each other. You and Rukia were arguing like always. Then the teacher called Rukia and told her to go to the front office. She didn't come back for the rest of the school day and you grew worried.
"Where the hell is she? We need to get home." Ichigo sighed exasperated as he waited in front of the school with Tatsuki and me.
Tatsuki shrugged. "Maybe she's already home. Plus, Rukia can take care of herself." Ichigo sighed again and he began to pace. Finally, Ichigo announced he was going home.
"Oh, Tatsuki, I forgot my math book in the classroom! I'm going to get it really quick." I said as I began to walk back to the school building. I entered the classroom and I found Rukia sitting by the window, crying.
"Rukia, what's wrong?" I asked as I approached her.
"I may be getting adopted into the Kuchiki family and will have to go to Seireitei High School. I was with the Kuchiki family all day today. " Rukia said quietly as she stared at the window watching the sunset.
I was shocked by her words, Ichigo. I wondered how you would react to such news. You two were so close and I couldn't begin to think how you would deal with it. Rukia eventually told you about it. Rukia tried to tell us that if she was adopted into a noble family, she would convince the Kuchiki family to let her continue her education at Karakura. But The Visored gang had other plans.
The Visored were a group of students who got kicked out of Seireitei High School, so they formed their own gang. They hated noble families. Espically, the Kuchiki family. Unfortunately, you and Rukia had encountered them before and they somehow knew she was a Kuchiki( probably from gossip they heard). So, they kidnapped Rukia one day and you, Chad, and Uryu went to go get her back. The Visored, however, wanted Byakyua Kuchiki to come to them instead. They hated him for reasons I still don't know.
I'm honestly not sure what happened when you three went to go retrieve Rukia. I just know I got a call from Keigo saying that you four were hurt severely.
"Hello? Keigo, what's wrong?" I asked. Keigo was panting and stuttering. "Keigo, take a deep breath and tell me what's wrong."
"Ichigo, Rukia, Chad, and Uryu are in the hospital! They were taken by The Visored and they have really bad injuries! Come to the hospital, right now!" Keigo then hung up.
Why had The Visored taken them? I ran out of the house and sprinted to the hospital. By the time, I got there Ichigo's family, Tatsuki, Keigo, and Rukia were all talking with the doctor.
"He had a serious head injury and it is a possibility that when he wakes up he may not remember any of you." The doctor explained. Yuzu and Karin both started crying and Ichigo's father comforted them. Rukia looked like her whole world came crashing down. She then ran past me.
I was so angry that I ran after her and confronted her on why she wanted to leave. She felt like she caused you to lose your memories. Rukia said that if she would've stayed quiet and not messed with The Visored in the first place you wouldn't have lost your memory. So, that's why she ran and she asked us to never mention her in front of you. That is until you found the pictures…
Ichigo's POV:
I was letting this whole story sink in. So, I lost my memories because I was trying to save her? She lived with my family, I saved her life twice, and we fished together and had other fun memories. But then again I'm only getting that vibe off of pictures. Stupid pictures that I cherished.
"So, I saved her life, lost my memories, and then Rukia ran and never asked about me?" I asked suddenly feeling anger toward Rukia. What damn right did she have to tell everyone to not let me know about her?
"I called her on several occasions to let her know of your condition, but she never did call me to ask about you. It made me very angry, but please don't be mad at Rukia. She ran away from you for a reason, Ichigo. A reason that no one understands but her." Orihime said quietly as she stared at the box of pictures.
"Thank you, Orihime for telling me this. I appreciate it. I have to go now." I stood up and began walking toward the door.
"Ichigo, wait!" Orihime called from behind me. I turned around and I was surprised to see Orihime so close to me. She leaned forward and kissed me on the cheek. The action took me by surprise. She blushed and said, "Your welcome, Ichigo. I'll see you at school tomorrow."
I thanked her again and left her house with a blush on my face. I began walking back to my house, but I took the long way home. I pondered on what Orihime and Urahara told me. I haven't told anyone yet that I remembered saving Rukia from whatever was trying to catch her on that stormy night. I should be at peace now because I finally knew the truth, but it wasn't enough. I knew one thing though. If The Visored were reforming then…
I needed to find Rukia Kuchiki.
Rukia's POV
I got home from school and I was so drained today. Because we are seniors, the school work is much harder. I saw my grandfather sitting on the couch reading. He didn't lift his head up when I entered. My grandfather has never really acknowledged me even though he was the one who wanted to adopt me. I still never fully understood why the Kuchiki family adopted me of all people.
I decided to go upstairs and say hello to Byakuya, who was probably upstairs anyway, and let him know how my studies are going. I slipped upstairs quietly and I came to Byakuya's study. I was about to knock on the door when I heard voices.
"They are back… protecting…years…Ichigo…" the voices were muffled and I could only hear bits of the conversation. Dammit. But this sentence I heard clearly and it made my blood run cold.
"The Visored have a new leader and are reforming. The first thing they will do is go after your family, Byakuya."
Oh no. The Visored are back…
A/N: Wow! Ok, again if you are confused then ask me a question and I'll explain it too you. Rukia will eventually tell her side of the story of what happened with The Visored. Just be patient. Next chapter: Ichigo will try to find Rukia and maybe his dad can help him and a unexpected friend.
Updated: 6/13/12
