Orihime's Pov

I don't get it. Ever since I came back from Grimmjow's, Ulquiorra has been acting somewhat nicer to me. The way he talks to me, the way he always holds my hand, and the way he looks me in the eyes. Something's different. I know it's Ulquiorra, but slightly different. As I said before, it can still be Aizen's orders. But there's no hurt in asking.

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After Orihime reached her shoes and put them back on, she turned her attention to the sky. It was already nighttime, but the moon was bright enough to see clearly, well almost. She turned around and bumped into something, a small gasp escaped her lips when she felt a strong arm wrap around her. Orihime was held in a tight embrace; her hand clung to his shoulder where she just barely peered out into the desert.

"What are you thinking about?"

Ulquiorra knew her well. Orihime was indeed thinking of something. She began to explain when he released his grasp.

"The birds. I was just imagining the birds I would usually see in the sky." Her hand slid across his as she walked a bit off, with a skippy beat in her step. "I was thinking what it would be like to be a bird." She said in a cheery voice.

Suddenly she felt hair covering her whole body and felt as if she was being lifted up in the blink of an eye.

Ulquiorra's Pov

Just seeing her, so….so….h-happy. I really wanted to give her what she wanted. Without thinking, I turned into my release and stretched out to reach her as she walked in her happy way. Once I had her in my arms, I pushed up and stretched my wings out, holding her close to me. I held her back while she held onto my shoulder, facing the opposite side.

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After Orihime finally knew what hit her, she was already up in the air, with a strong arm holding her close to his chest. The sight of Las Noches began to shrink as she was lifted up higher and higher.

Finally, Orihime pulled back, still leaning on Ulquiorra's arm, and faced him. It was like she had mimicked Ulquiorra's melancholic expression as she stared deeply into his eyes, and he did the same.

The two stayed like that, flying through the air, just staring at each other in silence, there was nothing that could be said to make this feeling filling both of them any better.

One of Orihime's arms were clasped onto his neck and shoulder area, though it wouldn't have mattered. Ulquiorra was had a firm grim on her, so even if she let go, she would be fine.-while her other arm reached up to touch his face. Tear marks to be precise.

Ulquiorra watched as she did so, and it was as if time had slowed down. He waited every agonizing second pass, just waiting for her fingers to touch his face.

Finally, as her body heat seeped through her fingers and onto him, Ulquiorra shut his eyes with a peaceful look. It couldn't have gotten any better then this as both their hair blew in each other's faces due to the fierce wind.

Every passing moment, his face seemed to come in closer to hers. Orihime didn't respond, it was as if she was in a trance as he leaned in closer and gave her a small kiss on her cheek. Ulquiorra noticed how drastically her temperature changed under his skin to burning hot. He pulled his head up to look at her and she wasn't blinking nor moving. She just had a deepened and intensified blush spread across her face.

Her face was priceless, and finally, a small smile made it's way across Ulquiorra's face. She finally blinked and looked around. They landed, but she was still in his arms, and her feet were unable to reach the ground.

Nothing was said, no words were spoken, and all that could be heard was their breathing.

"Orihime…..I lo-"

"ULQUIORRA! THERE YOU ARE!"

Orihime was finally standing on her own two feet, but Ulquiorra's arms were still wrapped around her as he turned back to his normal form. Both of them turned to see Grimmjow walking over.

Ulquiorra's expression quickly turned from a smile into a scowl. He was about to tell Orihime something really really important.

As Grimmjow finally reached them he began speaking. "Ulquiorra, Aizen wants to see you immediately. I will escort Orihime back to your room."

Ulquiorra nodded as his arms finally unwrapped around the beauty figure. He began to walk pass Grimmjow when he felt another strong hand spin him around. Grimmjow held him by his forearms as he stared intently at him, scanning his face. Finally, he released his grip and a huge grin appeared across his face, revealing his menacingly sharp teeth.

"It's good to have you back Ulquiorra."

Ulquiorra knew what he meant and nodded as he turned around and sonidoed to Aizen's throne room.

Grimmjow turned to Orihime to see her standing there perfectly still, as if a statue, not even moving from her original spot as if she was in a trance. Grimmjow's grin turned into a frown. He leisurely walked over to her with his hands in his pockets.

Orihime had yet to move and didn't even notice the figure coming closer. Finally, she snapped back to her senses while a hand waved in her face. "Hello? Anybody there?" Grimmjow muttered.

Orihime looked around. "W-Where's Ulquiorra?" She was so engulfed by what happened, she didn't even realize he left.

"He had to go speak with Aizen, and I'm taking you back to his room." With that said, Grimmjow threw Orihime over his shoulders and began sonidoeing towards Ulquiorra's room.

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"Yes Aizen?" asked Ulquiorra as he bowed before his creator.

"Ulquiorra," he started, "I have some questions for you regarding your relationship with Orihime."

His eyes widened, he was in it for it now.

"What are your feelings for her?" asked Aizen, as he rested his chin in his hand. Ulquiorra sighed, he couldn't lie to him, and so he was just going to come out with the truth.

He stood up to face him. "Aizen-sama. I love her."

Ulquiorra was expecting the worse as he shut his eyes tight, waiting for a punishment to be exiled upon him, but instead, a small chuckle escaped Aizen's lips, which caused his eyes to snap open.

Aizen sat there in his throne with a smile spread across his face. "I'm glad to hear it."

Ulquiorra's eyes widened, "Sir?"

"Let me explain Ulquiorra," Aizen started as he places his hands together. "I do desire Orihime's power, but there was another purpose I had for her. Why do you think I had you capture her and for you to be the one to care for her?"

He paused, waiting to see if Ulquiorra would answer, he didn't so Aizen continued. "Ulquiorra, when you were born as an arrancar, you were indeed powerful, but there was something wrong with you." He took a deep breath, as if preparing for the long explanation. "Have you ever noticed how you were different from my other arrancar? That can be explained simply. It's because of the location of your hollow hole."

Aizen pointed to himself, resembling the spot Ulquiorra's hole was located.

"Unfortunately, because you have no heart, your power was immensely decreased. Now I'm sure you know have noticed that since Orihime has been here, your riatsu level has slightly increased."

Ulquiorra slightly nodded. "Anyways," Aizen muttered under his breath, "The fact of the matter is, that I'm killing two birds with one stone. You will become my strongest espada once you have fully reached your heart, and by allowing Orihime to put her trust in you, I will turn her into an arrancar and have her as my second strongest espada, along with her rejection powers as well."

Ulquiorra's body stiffened, he didn't want to hear it, he didn't want to believe it, but it was true.

"You may go."

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'Don't forget, don't forget..'

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Suspense? Excited? Don't care? Eh….neither do I. Sorry for how crappy the writing is. Russian was my first language so I'm not as good as any other 13 year old my age when it comes to writing. Well I don't think. That's why it takes practice! Please guys, remember the song, do you now see how this story is based on it? If you really think about it, you'll be able to know what happens. Also, I would just like to make it clear that there would be no yaoi in this. I'm a virgin so. I won't know how to write it.