"U...Urahh!!!" Melody screamed, slinging out her arm, as a trail of ice splashed out. Melody then pulled her arms back, elbows up, as some of the the ice turned around, and the other half of it splattered on the stone wall. Melody then thrusted her hands up, as the ice rushed upward, toward the night sky.
"It's night already?!" Melody shouted, looking up at the starry sky. "The Fireworks festival is about to start!!"
Melody speedily ran down the street, not even caring how she looked. Up ahead, she saw Uryu's house come into view, as it got bigger and bigger when she came closer to it. Melody stopped, just a few steps away from his door.
"So romantic! Right when the fireworks go off, you and him will look into each others eyes, and then you can finally express your true feelings to him!"
Melody blushed, just thinking over what Orihime said a few days ago.
"Can I...?" Melody whispered, staring at his door for the longest time. She pressed her fist against the door, about to knock, but thought otherwise and pulled it back.
"No," Melody shook her head, walking away. "He wouldn't return my feelings anyway..."
"Melody-chan!" Orihime called, as she ran toward Melody. "You came!"
"Ha ha, yeah!" Melody giggled. "Wouldn't miss it for the world!"
"But," Orihime looked around her. Melody did the same, only seeing alot people with smiles on their faces. "Where's Uryu at? Did he come?"
"No," Melody sighed, sullen. "He, uh, had other, uh, business to attend to."
"Oh, I'm sorry," Orihime said, patting Melody's shoulder with her slim hand.
Melody gave her a reassuring smile. "Oh, no, it's fine!"
Orihime looked at Melody, her big eyes full of worry.
"I see you pinned your bangs back," Melody inquired, seeing Orihime's forehead exposed, as just one strand of hair was over it, while the rest was pinned back by her flower hairpins.
"Oh, right!" Orihime nodded, putting a lock of her hair behind her ear. "I just felt like a change."
"I think it looks good," Melody said, with a small smile.
And right after she did, the fireworks suddenly went off, creating all kinds of colors in the sky. Everyone began to cheer in excitement.
Melody and Orihime smiled at each other, as both of them watched the fireworks with the same excitement everyone else had.
After that, Melody decided to stay a bit longer. Playing a few games, and eat some food. She and Orihime participated in the rice-eating contest, to see who can eat the most. Melody stopped around the third bowl, as Orihime kept on eating to no end. Melody wondered how such a skinny girl could eat so much. Then she and Ichigo participated in a few games, Melody losing almost everytime. And Ichigo giving her the biggest stuffed animal everytime. Melody told him that she didn't want them since she had no room, but like always, he didn't listen. But then Melody saw a small pack of multi-colored sewing needles, at a nearby shop. Thinking of Uryu, Melody thought that he would love it. The owner said that they were a special kind, not sold anywhere else. They would never rust, or never break. Of course, something like that would cost you alot. About 50,000 yen alot. But, luckily, Chad came to the rescue and gave Melody the money. Not even thinking where he got so much money, Melody quickly bought the needles.
It was getting late now, probably around midnight when Melody decided to head on home. With Uryu's present in her pocket, and a limitless supply of stuffed animals in her arms, Melody steadily walked down the street to her house.
"One, two, one two," Melody chanted, walking on, step by step. Melody slowly walked by Uryu's house, but she didn't even no where she was, since the stuffed animals were blocking her view. Melody heard the creaking sound of a door opening, but she paid no heed to it.
"Melody?" Melody heard a very familiar voice, which made her blush. Melody gulped down a lump in her throat, the kiss Uryu gave her never left her mind.
"Uh, Uryu?" Melody called. "'S that you?"
"Let me help you," Melody heard the clicking of his footsteps, coming closer and closer to her.
Then Melody felt Uryu take the stuffed animals away from her, clearing up her vision. Yep, it was Uryu. Melody knew that face which she loved more than her life.
"Looks like you were lucky tonight," Uryu inquired, as he set the animals down against the wall. "Had fun?"
"Yeah," Melody nodded, with a pink-ish blush. "Actually, it was Ichigo that was lucky. I told him I didn't want them and you know him. He didn't listen and got them anyway."
Uryu chuckled by that, knowing too well how Ichigo's a non-listener. "But, you had fun. That's the important thing."
"I did have fun," Melody nodded to herself, realizing that it was fun with or without Uryu there. "I wish you were there, though. It would have been so much funner."
"I'm sorry," Uryu said, with a sympathetic look about him. "I'm not that much of a fireworks fan, but I'd go knowing you're there," Melody blushed red by that, and smiled wide. "But, I had things to do."
"Oh!" Melody gasped, finally realizing Uryu wasn't wearing his casual attire. Uryu noticed Melody looking at his white attire, as he looked down at it, as well. "Oh, this? This is one of my Quincy uniforms I made myself."
"Wow, cool!!" Melody shouted excitedly,with sparkling eyes. "That's awesome, Uryu! I love it!!"
"You do?!" Uryu looked at her, with wide blue eyes. He couldn't even think of not one time that someone complemented on his work. "Really?!"
"Yeah!" Melody nodded, eagerly. "I love the design of it! And the cape's a really nice touch!"
"You are so sweet!" Uryu shouted, as he pulled Melody into a tight, tight, tight embrace, swinging her back and forth.
"C-Can't...b...breath..." Melody gagged. As much as she loved Uryu hugging her, Melody couldn't take it if her spine broke in half.
Uryu realized this, as he quickly released her. He turned his back to Melody, maybe so she couldn't see the blush that was starting to form on his cheeks. "S-Sorry, Melody. Forgive me for such an act."
"S'okay," Melody smiled, hands behind her back. But, then, Melody suddenly remembered the special needles she bought at the festival.
"Oh, I almost forgot!" Melody said, digging into her pant pocket. Uryu watched her, quizically. "What is it?"
"I got you something," Melody blushed, as Uryu took a few steps toward her so he was just inches infront of her. "I hope you like them," Melody took out the pack, shakily pulling them out infront of Uryu.
Uryu took them studying them for a few minutes, then he gasped. "These are...!"
Melody nodded, already knowing what he would say. "I saw them at a small shop and thought about y-you," Melody blushed a bit, as she continued. "They're a special kind of needles, not found anywhere. They never rust, or break. I hoped you'd like them."
"Oh, I do," Uryu said, still staring at the small pack with an awed expression. "I've been wanting these kind for so long, but I couldn't find them anywhere. This is so great. Thank you so much, Melody. I appreciate it greatly."
"You're welcome," Melody smiled, glad to see him so happy. All she ever wanted was to make him happy. And seeing she accomplished that, Melody sighed in relief.
"So, are you coming?" Uryu asked, looking down at her. Melody looked up at him wondering what he meant. "Uh, to where?"
"We're going to Soul Society tonight," Uryu explained. "Apparently, Rukia will get executed in twenty-five days, and we'll only have thirteen days in there, so we will need to hurry."
"But, so fast..." Melody mumured, staring up at Uryu in shock. Will she make it, with such short time?
"Melody," Uryu called, which made Melody snap out of her thoughts quickly. "You don't have to go, if you don't want to. I'm not going to force you. No one is."
"No," Melody immediately shook her head in defiance. "I'll go. I have complete control of my powers, now. I can finally make it move the way I want it to."
"Are you sure about this?" Uryu asked, looking down at her with a serious look about him. "It'll be very dangerous in there."
"I know that," Melody chuckled. "If I didn't know that, then I wouldn't have trained all day and night everyday like I have, right?"
"Oh, that's right," Uryu chuckled, along with her. "My apologies."
"Well, let's go," Melody grinned, as she skipped forward. "No time to waste!"
Uryu nodded, in agreement. "Right."
Melody and Uryu walked together, beside each other, side by side, as three small figures started to get clearer. Melody saw Orihime and Chad up ahead, and Ichigo, whose back was facing her.
"Hey!" Melody called. "Why's everyone standing around here?"
"Melody-chan! Ishida-kun!" Orihime called, excitedly. Melody guessed she was so relieved that her and Uryu were coming, after all.
"Uryu? Melody?" Ichigo blinked, turning the other way so he was facing Melody and Uryu.
"I don't take defeat lightly," Uryu explained. "So, I'm going with you."
"Me too!" Melody said, perkily. "I'm going to save Rukia, like everyone else."
"You will see how strong I've become Ichigo," Uryu smiled, with a determined look about him. "I'll show you and everyone else my truest power."
"Uryu, y-you," Ichigo studdered, staring at Uryu with wide brown eyes. "You walked all the way here wearing those goofy looking clothes? You're more studlier than I thought."
"Th-They're not goofy looking!" Uryu shouted, pressing his hand against his chest. "They're really cool!" Uryu then pointed an accusing finger toward Melody. "Just ask Melody! She said it, herself!!"
"Melody?" Ichigo glanced at Melody, then looked back at Uryu. "Yeah, right. Sure she did."
"Tell him, Melody!" Uryu encouraged, as he was suddenly infront of her.
"Ha ha!" Melody laughed, looking over at Ichigo, who had a bored expression on his face. "Yeah, I did! I really think he looks cool!"
"Ha! In your face, Kurosaki!" Uryu laughed, pointing a finger toward Ichigo.
"Of course Melody would say that," Ichigo muttered, stuffing his hands in his pockets.
"Huh?" Uryu blinked. "What do you mean by that?"
"I-Ichiiiggggooo!!!" Melody whined, with a deep pink blush.
"Look at you two!!" Orihime came up beside Melody, pushing her into another bone-crushing hug. "You're so cuuuttteee!!"
"Can't....breathe...a...again..." Melody rasped. When Orihime finally let her go, Melody let in a big whif of air.
"Looks like everyone's here," Yoruichi inquired, as he stepped beside Melody. "Let us go inside. There are things we shouldn't talk about here, out in the open."
Everyone nodded in unison, stepping inside the old japanese house, one-by-one..
