Sorry for the long wait! I was on writers' block and I got distracted by school. -_- Anyways, I feel like the story is coming to an end. *Tears* The next chapter might be the last one. Might. I have to think about it. If you don't want it to end, gimme ideas and it won't end! :) If this story does end, I'll still write my drabbles if you're keeping up with those. Anyways, here's the seventh chapter! Enjoy! And please review! No writer likes silent readers…
Oh, the time setting is a week after Orihime turned into a hollow and has gotten her zanpakto
Disclaimer: I don't own nor will ever own Bleach. *sniffles*
"Orihime, you need to learn to master me."
"I know…"
"Not only that, but you still have to learn how to master your old powers and your hollow."
"Eh?! So many powers to master…"
"Great power comes great responsibility."
"I've heard that before…"
Tenjitsubaria shook her head in shame as Orihime babbled on about some guy named Spiderman.
"Well, I think it is time we part."
"Aw! Why? I just got here!"
"We'll see each other often, Orihime. Do not worry. All will be well." Her pale hand lay on my cheek and she softly smiled.
"Okay, Tenjitsubaria. I'll see you around." She nodded and faded away.
Orihime's eyes fluttered open and she saw that she was lying down on the couch. Why am I…? Oh no! She bolted upright and looked at the kitchen table. No one was there. She stood up and walked to her room and saw that it was the same. Softly groaning to herself, Orihime laid her head against her bedroom doorframe. She then heard her front door unlocking and swing open. Curiously, she picked up her head and looked to her left towards the front door. Ichigo came walking in with two bags of food and Orihime beamed at the sight. Of food.
"Ah~! Ichigo! You shouldn't have!" Orihime jogged over to him and a bag from his hand.
"Well, I got hungry…" Ichigo replied, scratching the back of his head.
"But there's food here." She replied back.
"…"
"It doesn't matter! Thank you Ichigo!" Orihime gave him a quick peck on his cheek and went to the kitchen as to serve herself. Slightly blushing, Ichigo followed her to the kitchen. He watched her grab two big plates and a large spoon. She scooped out a large amount of noodles and plopped it onto one of the plates. "Is that enough?" Ichigo only nodded and she went to serve herself. One scoop. Two scoops. Three scoops?! And a half. Damn. Orihime sat down on the table and immediately horked down her food. Ichigo stared at her wide-eyed and she felt him staring at her. Noodles still hanging down from her mouth, Orihime's eyes glanced upward and she smiled. "Hehe, gwuess I'm hungwy," Orihime muffled through her noodles. Ichigo only chuckled and began to eat his own food.
After they were done, Orihime picked up the dishes and washed them as Ichigo cleaned up the table. Once they were done, they both headed towards the couch and she laid her head against his shoulder and wrapped her right hand with his left hand. She slowly closed her eyes and Ichigo saw her breathing go into a rhythm. Ichigo smiled contently down on her head and gave her a soft kiss. She didn't stir and kept on sleeping soundly. All of a sudden, Ichigo felt a familiar reiatsu in Orihime's bedroom. Slowly getting up and softly laying her head on the couch, Ichigo quickly walked over there.
He saw Yoruichi standing there, staring at her bed. "What are you doing here?" He half-whispered.
"To get Orihime. Why else?" She walked right past him, her long hair sweeping against the side of his hand. He tried to stop her, tried to say that she was sleeping, but once they had entered the living room, Ichigo saw that Orihime was sitting up on the couch and her head already tilted in their direction.
"I knew I sense you, Yoruichi-san." Orihime smiled at her and Yoruichi smiled back.
"Sorry to interrupt you Orihime, but I think after you gaining your new powers that you should get training as soon as possible."
"Wait, wait, wait. Orihime training?" Ichigo had tried to imagine the auburn girl training, but he knew how intense it was. Especially with Yoruichi. He couldn't bear the thought of seeing his girlfriend injured.
"Yes, Ichigo. She needs to gain strength from her powers, or else she'll just be consumed by them." Ichigo tsked, not exactly knowing a good comeback to that.
"It's okay Ichigo. I'll be fine. I'll be happy to train with you Yoruichi-san." Orihime stood up and Yoruichi nodded.
"Tomorrow early morning. Don't worry, I'll wake you up." At that, she had disappeared from their sight.
"This'll be fun!" Orihime beamed at Ichigo and a cold sweat formed at Ichigo's brow. She really doesn't know what she's getting into…
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"Burn and protect, Tenjitsubaria!" A burst of bright orange and black headed towards Yoruichi, but before it hit her, she had disappeared. Orihime sensed her above her and she immediately laid her sword above her head. Although, Yoruichi had managed to get in a sidekick. Orihime slightly fell back and she panted for air.
"Not bad, Orihime. As of now, you can rest. The Vizaards should be coming soon as to help you with your hollow powers." Orihime nodded and bowed to her and Yoruichi only raised her up and smiled.
Ichigo had watched Orihime train from a distance, but not too far away. He sat on a high rock and he saw Ururu come running in with a pitch of ice cold water. Orihime had gulped down the water and immediately gulped down another glass.
"She's gotten stronger, you know." Yoruichi said behind Ichigo. He slightly jumped at her sudden voice, but nodded.
"Yeah. Her reiatsu has gotten stronger as well."
"It seems kind of like yours. She seems to have been affected by you more than you know, Ichigo." Ichigo didn't respond and Yoruichi had excused herself as to saying that she needed to see Kisuke.
Ichigo stood up after Yoruichi had left and walked over to Orihime. Her breath was steady now and she gazed out into the thin air. "Orihime?" Her eyes glanced over at him and then looked away. She smiled, but didn't say anything. "Are you okay? You're not strained anywhere, right?"
"No. I'm fine. I feel kind of… rushed, actually. Like I'm doing something useful for once." This time she looked into his eyes and they didn't waver. Ichigo realized that she had gotten her resolution and nothing would stop her from not keeping it. Just like him.
"Oh, well, uh, that's good." He was quiet for a moment and then said how he needed to do something upstairs. She nodded and continued to gaze out in front of her. Hesitating to stand up, he slowly walked up and passed by a closed bedroom door. He had heard some muffled sounds and… groaning?! Ichigo slightly blushed and quickly continued walking. Maybe I was imagining it… Yeah, with you and your princess! Ichigo's hollow smirked and he only ignored the comment. He needed some fresh air. Though, once he had opened the front door of the shop, he saw Shinji and Hiyori at the door. He suddenly jumped, not expecting to see them or anyone in fact, at the front door. Softly sighing, he mumbled, "She's downstairs." And he walked right past them.
"Well, that was rude!" Hiyori commented loudly. Shinji didn't reply.
Ichigo slowly walked around the block and had kept on thinking to himself as to why he's so bothered with Orihime training. It's not that he's scared she'll get hurt… She's definitely gotten stronger. But… But what kingy? Please, not now. Oh, come on. I'm probably the best person to talk to you about this. I am your instinct anyways. Smirking proudly, Ichigo tsk-ed at his hollow in his head. Oh, come on. Hear me out. Your dumbass of a head isn't gonna find an answer to this question. I said not now! Fuck. Ichigo turned the corner and sighed. You're scared that she's going to become stronger than you and then she'll leave you for someone better. Face it, king. She's gonna get stronger… and maybe a fitter body too. His hollow began to chuckle inwardly and Ichigo realized that his hollow was right. Dammit.
Ichigo hasn't come back… Orihime looked up into the "sky" of the room and her forehead creased in worry.
"Pay attention to your opponent!" Hiyori yelled.
Spinning around, Orihime laid her sword up. Her hollow mask covered her face, the bright orange brush streaks against the pale white. Her eyes brightly glowed of gold against the never-ending black. "Who said I did?" She hissed. Somehow, she was different with her hollow mask on. It's like both personalities mixed in with one another.
"Tsk."
A smirk. A grunt. Metal scraped against metal.
Ichigo stepped back into the shop and felt Orihime's presence underneath him. It had finally comforted him with the fact that her reiatsu had gotten stronger. Quickening his pace, he jogged downstairs and saw everyone in a circle eating food, except for Orihime. He sensed her eyes going to him when he entered, and he smiled at her. She smiled back too, but it was small and he knew something was wrong. Going towards her, he looked into her eyes and apologized.
"I am so sorry Orihime. I was acting pretty… weird. And I shouldn't have been."
"No, it's fine Ichigo. Honestly." Softly yawning, Orihime put laid a hand over her mouth.
"Tired?"
She nodded her head and Ichigo had walked over to where Shinji, Hiyori, Kisuke and Yoruichi were sitting. "You guys wouldn't mind if Orihime ended her training for today?"
"Oi, who do you think you are saying when-,"
"Take her. She's good for now. But we still have to train her." Shinji interrupted her and was soon hit by a sandal on the head.
"Who in the hell told you to tell him to take her!"
"I did. No one had to tell me. And don't you dare hit me with that sandal again! Wait, wait. Not my balls!" Ichigo quickly took the time he could get to get her away and she followed him in pursuit.
"Ah, thank you Ichigo. You really didn't have to-,"
"I wanted to spend time with you. It's been a while." Ichigo looked into her eyes and she smiled.
"It's only been like half a day, Ichigo." She breathily laughed out loud.
"Well, half a day seems like forever," he huskily replied leaning into her closer and closer…
Their lips made contact and shivers ran through both of their bodies from the tips of their noses down to their toes.
End of day one of training.
Please review!!! I'm so happy that I got this out today. I know these chapters are getting shorter and shorter and I do truly apologize, but I really just want to get these chapters out or else I'd take a month writing them. Anyways, if you review, you'll get a plushie Ulquiorra! xD
Next Chapter: The princess and the knight spend a day together without any worries… or do they?
