Chapter 3: Visiting
Ichigo was lying in the hospital bed all bandaged up. He'd suffered a broken wrist, arm, sholder, leg, hip, and ribs. To add to the list he had cracked the back of his head open and had internal bleeding. Thanks to his injuries Ichigo could now look forward to spending six months listening to Uryu scold him, since he was in Ryuken's hospital. Not a minute after being approved the Kurosaki household went into the room. Both his sisters hugged him before sitting down on opposite sides of him. Their faces were red from crying.
"Ichigo why did you do this to yourself?" Isshin said as he walked closer to him.
"I can't stand living without Rukia. I figured if I died and went to soul society, that...Rukia would allow us to be together" he said as he started to cry, "I love her too much to ever let her go dad, I would rather die and try to be with her then live without her". When he said Rukia's name his heart felt like it was being stabbed, but this was worse then any wound he had ever, and could ever recieve in battle.
"Well we just wanted to see how you were, lets leave him alone girls" he said knowing how his son was when he got like this. After he was sure they were gone he let out his emotions he was managed to somewhat restrain while they were there. All he could seem to do was cry, letting out more then a lifetime's share of sadness. He stopped when he heard his hospital room door open to reveal Orihime, Chad, Uryu, Kon, Urahara, Yuroichi, and the stranger from the accident.
"Hey guys, and whoever you are. I don't believe I got your name"
"You still don't recognize me Kurosaki? I know I look different now that I'm a soul reaper, but still, I thought you of all people would remember me" he said looking dissapointed. Ichigo took a closer look and recongnized the black hair and green eyes.
"Ulquiorra?"
"Who else could it be? I swear you must have gotten even more stupid now that you ran into Ulquiorra's car" Uryu said sounding just as dissapointed.
"Well I'm just surprised. I thought you were dead" he said turning his attention towards Ulquiorra.
"Not entirely. The hallow part of me died, leaving my body turning to dust. The dust just recently reformed back into my new body as a soul reaper"
"Why didn't the same happen for Yammy or any of the other arrancars?"
"I believe its because I found my heart before I died and they didn't"
"Well it seems now that your part of the good guys"
"Yes it does" he said.
"By the way, why are you all here?"
"We're all here to help you sneak into soul society" Urahara said.
"Why?"
"We know why you did what you did Ichigo" Yuroichi said, "If we get you in, we're sure we can convince Rukia that she loves you and will let you live with her in soul society"
"Thanks, but-"
"No buts Kurosaki, your a fool if you think we didn't just hear how broken you are right now. For once put you pride a side and give into your heart" Ulquiorra said interupting, surprising him and everyone else.
"For once I agree with you Ulquiorra" he said sitting up a little, "Orihime if you would". Orihime summoned her powers and healed Ichigo. After she was done he got up and took off all his casts. When he finaly threw the last one away he took out his badge and left his body in the bed, "My guess is you already have a plan ready".
"Correct, you wear this cloak" he said giving Ichigo a black cloak, "To hide your spiritual pressure. We all go to visit Rukia while you and Ulquiorra stay hidden. When she's alone you go meet her and say whatever you need to say. If anyone recongnizes you we're here for support"
"Seems like a solid plan, and its almost dawn. I say we leave after my body is hidden"
"Not to worry, your body can stay at my shop while we're gone"
"Great"
A Hour Later
Ichigo and his friends arrived successfully in soul society without anyone noticing Ichigo or Ulquiorra. The rest of the group were heading to visit Rukia with the two of them following behind.
"Hey Ulquiorra"
"Yes"
"Why are you hiding?"
"Soul society might think I'm a threat, so its best to stay hidden for now" he said as they stopped near the Kuchiki manor. Everyone went in and didn't come out for a hour. After they left Ichigo got closer to where he felt Rukia's spiritual pressure was. He was about to show up from behind and surprise her when he saw something he could never forget. She and Renji were kissing with the sakura blossems blowing around them.
He abandoned all hope and hid behind a corner and cried. He didn't care who saw him, all he knew was pain and he felt like he could never feel anything else again.
Once again, please don't hate me. Does Rukia love Renji? Next chapter might officially be a happy one. If not the one after that.
