Ch. 7

Sorry for the lateness. I was in the real world for a while, it felt nice. But I still love my weird virtual world. I was listening to frou frou's "let go" it somehow matches Ulquiorra to me. I know I'm strange -_- Enjoy ^_^

Ulquiorra POV

The woman and I followed Ichigo Kurosaki, and the two reapers. I already know what they are despite the shield they have cloaking their reiatsu. I discreetly hold a three and three hand signal. Now I just hope he can be patient and watch, Grimmjow tends to be irrational when a potential fight is in sight. I see blurred motion in the rooftops, and I am confident in knowing the reapers didn't see. Still I had hoped Grimmjow would be more circumspect.

Her hands are small and trembling. I can smell her fear and I know I am not the one causing it, in fact I am the one she turned to for refuge. She trusts me and I have this heat in my chest that is illogical. I instinctively apply a small amount of pressure to stop her trembling. She looks at me with silent thanks in her grey orbs.

"You can sit here Orihime" the orange haired boy pointed to a small couch. This warehouse seems to be vacant, but I can sense old traces of reiatsu. This is a meeting house of sorts. I will report this to Aizen-sama. I need to remember my objective.

The woman goes to the couch while holding my hand, I have no choice but to sit right next to her.

I would have preferred to observe the place more, but it is not too important. If Grimmjow has an ounce of intelligence he should be checking the perimeter as we speak.

"So I guess I should start by saying, uh.."

"Oh quit stalling Ichigo, you freakin' coward. Man up and tell her"

The woman gasps. "Renji-sensei" she says with surprise.

"Okay I'm not a teacher alright! I'm undercover and it's been killing me being a 'sensei'." The red haired man exclaimed.

"Maybe that's because you were always the trouble child back in the academy. I always thought it was perfect pay back for what you used to do to our teachers."

"Oh shut up Rukia!"

When will these incompetent fools get on with it. They are not getting to the point, and I know someone isn't going to wait very long.

"Wait a minute. Rukia, you're the same age as Renji-se… I mean Renji-san?"

The reapers looked at the woman then nodded.

"What?" she sounded shocked, then the orange haired boy stepped in.

"Yeah uh guys, just shut up. Orihime I need you to listen and when I'm done explaining everything, you can ask whatever you want, okay?"

"A-alright" she said quietly and her hold on my hand tightened again. I can feel her pulse and her heart is almost too audible. I have this sensation to take her away from here.

This is nonsense, I will complete the orders given to me. Something must be malfunctioning in my body. I will go to the medical department after this little matter is over.

"Alright so here's the deal Inoue. Me, Renji and Rukia all work for the government, well the UN to be exact. It's a secret sector, think of the F.B.I and N.S.A but this particular sector is really top secret, so I am pretty sure you have never heard of it before."

The woman blinked a few times then nodded so Kurosaki would continue.

"It's a special sector called S.O.U.L89 which we usually call soul society. We deal with all kinds of things. Now I need you to listen very carefully about what it is we do in soul society and don't automatically judge. Can you do that, you too Ulquiorra?"

I nod and I turn to look at her, but she seems hesitant.

"Why do you think I will judge it? Do you do bad stuff?" she asked meekly.

"No, Inoue listen, some things are done for the good of everyone. Maybe you won't like it, but it's not a bad thing, alright?" Ichigo said soothingly.

She nodded, but I can sense her apprehension. I too am curious as to what her reaction will be once she learns what her 'friend' does on a regular basis.

"So soul society deals with things that need to be done quietly and efficiently. We go in and do jobs like a hitman would do. Except we don't target random people, we quietly take out people that are doing really bad things. For example, an inhumane dictator would be on out top list to get rid of. We do this so people don't have to suffer. Don't give me that look Orihime."

I see her staring at him indignantly. She is obviously not pleased.

"You kill people Ichigo" it wasn't presented as a question but rather a statement.

"Orih-"

"Listen Orihime-chan, I know Ichigo didn't explain himself really well." The short girl explained. "Yes we do take care of assassinations but we do a lot more. We gather information in hostile areas where no one else can go. We become the eyes and ears of the UN in order to assure a peaceful and safe world."

"Yeah Inoue, and whenever there's a disaster whether it is natural or caused by terrorism we help people. It's really a behind the scenes kind of thing. We go in and get out without being noticed. Get it?"

Is that really what they think? They selflessly help people? I may pity them for their naivety, then again I really don't do that as that is not in my character. Had it been Grimmjow he would have 'laughed his a** off' as he crudely puts it.

Orihime POV

"Um, no I don't get it. Why would they send you guys? It's not like you are superman or something. Do you guys get special training?"

I really don't understand. I mean I hope I don't sound offensive but they are just regular humans like me. Wait, what if they are secret ninjas who know secret martial arts and are ready to combat at any time. B-but Kurosaki-kun says they k-kill people. I don't know what to think of that, I don't really….wait a minuet why are they telling me about this anyways? Why is it so important that I know?

Oh no, they are all quiet. They are looking at each other. Did I ask something I wasn't supposed to?

"Well, that's the next part we have to explain to you" what? There's more! I don't think I can handle more.

My hand feels tingly. Oh my goodness, Ulquiorra-kun is rubbing my hand with his thumb. Oh forgive me kami-sama, I know I am a coward, but I am really glad I brought him along.

Wait, don't get distracted, pay attention!

"Okay so here's the deal, soul society is a place where, um, superhumans are made. We call them Reapers. Me, Rukia and Renji are all reapers."

"Huh? So you are super? How, why?"

This is just so strange, people always called me a weirdo for believing in people with powers. Ichigo never told me about that, if he is a superman of some kind, then is there more? Are all my friends super?

I can't breath I think I'm getting dizzy. This must be a dream, or maybe a prank. I am sort of gullible.

Oh no, my vision is getting blurry. I think I'm fainting, and I am still kind of aware of it. I wonder if I've been abducted by aliens. Yeah that makes more sense, they're probably experimenting on me or something.

Ulquiorra POV

I caught her before she could fall forward. I could sense her emotions getting too high, and with her A.U.R.A so strong, I believe that the latter is the biggest factor as to why she fainted. I should take her to her living quarters and get more blue0s. They seemed to work earlier today.

"Oh man, is she alright?"

This orange haired guy is starting to irritate me, though I am not sure why this is. I get up carrying the woman and head out.

"Hey where are you taking h-"

The short girl moved her hand over his mouth.

"Just take her Ulquiorra-san, and please don't tell anyone of this. When she wakes up be there for her. I think this was a bit much for her to handle."

I just nod and continue walking. But my hearing is strong enough that I can hear their conversation from afar.

"Rukia how can you just trust him, we don't even know him!"

"But Orihime does, and she seems to trust him. We should believe in her judgment."

Foolish reapers, they have no idea whom they put their trust in.

And now I sense another fool heading my way.

"Hey I thought we were going to fight or somethin', this was boring as hell!"

"Keep your voice down Grimmjow, they might hear you."

"Che, whatever, those dogs would never hear us this far away. Besides what's the deal with the chick"

He looked the woman over, and once again I feel irritation.

"Can I have her? She's pretty hot."

"She is under the observation of Aizen-sama, so she belongs to him. Do not try to take what does not belong to you."

"Yeah, yeah whatever. You can find plenty of other chicks around this place"

I walk away from his nonsense. And I do not understand the reason why I get odd feelings in my chest.

Normal POV

Ulquiorra made his way to Hueco Mundo High, going straight towards the medical ward. Orihime who was in an unconscious state was unaware of the danger she was about to face.