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Orihime stepped closer to Ichigo as they walked through the senkaimon to Soul Society. She couldn't help the unease she felt at once again being in the tunnel, even though Ichigo and Toshiro were with her. The last time she was in one Ulquiorra nearly killed the two shinigami that were with her and gave her the order to come with him.

Ichigo looked down to Orihime's face when she moved closer to him. She looked somewhat scared. He still wasn't entirely sure about the details of her capture but Ukitake had told them at that time that the last time he saw her was when she entered the senkaimon, and she never made it back to them.

She could have been captured then, but...that didn't explain how he had felt her reiatsu surrounding his hand and how he had been healed. Still, with as scared as she was something had happened in here.

"It's okay Orihime." she looked up when he spoke to her and he could now clearly see the fear in her gaze. "You don't have to worry. We're not going to let anything happen to you."

He had spoken low, so that just she could hear him and she was so thankful for that. She didn't want to let them know how scared she was to be back in the senkaimon but she couldn't help it. Everytime she heard something she was scared it was an Arrancar coming back for her.

She offered him a tenative smile and was just glad to feel his reiatsu around her. Ichigo stepped a little closer to her and she blushed as their shoulders brushed against each other; but neither moved away.

"We're here." Toshiro's voice called from the front. Only he had accompanied them to Soul Society. Everyone else stayed in Karakura to defend it against any Arrancar that showed up.

Ukitake was standing in wait for them at the gate. Orihime was glad to finally be free of the oppressing senkaimon and smiled at the shinigami she hadn't seen in a long time. She was surprised though, when Ukitake didn't return her smile and instead bowed low to her.

"I'm so sorry Orihime-san. Please forgive me."

"Forgive you? For what?" she asked.

Ukitake raised his head and looked and the gentle girl. "For not being better prepared. For not accompanying you and allowing you to be taken while under our watch."

She smiled gently at him. "Please don't worry about that Ukitake-san. It's better that you didn't come with me." His face, as well as Ichigo and Toshiro's showed their confusion. "If you had come with me you would have been drawn into a fight with Ulquiorra. As it was, he merely attacked the guards you had sent with me but since he didn't feel they were a threat to him he didn't stop me as I healed them. With your reiatsu, he probably would have continued to fight you until one of you was dead. As it was, even though I had to go with him to Hueco Mundo, no one was hurt. It was for the best that way."

It was the true way she felt, and even though she felt Ichigo's reiatsu spike at her statement she wouldn't apologize. Her capture was less important than someone dying.

Ukitake finally smiled back at her. "I'm just so glad you are alright now Orihime-san. Ichigo-kun, please try to lower your reiatsu unless you want Kenpachi thinking you're ready for a rematch with him."

Ichigo paled a bit and hurried to lower his reiatsu. "Damn, forgot about his crazy ass. Thanks Ukitake."

"Anytime. Now, Orihime-san the captain commander would like you to immediatley come to the meeting room."

Ichigo was quick to step slightly in front of Orihime. "I'm not letting her go alone. I will be coming with you."

Ukitake hid his surprise ,and smile, and reassured the substitute shinigami. "Of course Ichigo-kun. You are welcome to accompany Orihime."

Ichgio nodded his head and fell in step behind the white haired captain. He felt his hollow snicker but he ignored him and pushed him back into the far recesses of his mind.

Ichgio tensed as they entered the meeting hall. All of the captains were lined along the walls and the captain commander was standing at the front of the room. He moved closer to Orihime. He didn't like this. It was as if she were on parade for them. He could see Kurotsuchi watching her with poorly veiled interest.

"Do not be worried Kurosaki Ichigo." the captain commander addressed him. "No one here has any intention of harming your friend."

Ichigo watched the commander closely. He didn't seem to be lying but Ichigo was still not convinced. Orihime stood beside him, head held high but remaining silent. "The last time, you spoke of her as a traitor."

The commander opened his eyes a bit and watched the pair. "And you reacted as I knew you would."

"Huh?" Ichigo did not bother to hide the surprise he felt.

"I never thought Inoue Orihime betrayed us."

Ichigo and Orihime both were floored by his admission. While Orihime was genuinely shocked at his faith in her, Ichigo was pissed.

"If you didn't think she had betrayed Soul Society then why in the hell wouldn't you let me go after her! Why did you send the others back home!" he screamed at the commander. In an instant Soifon was in front of him.

"Calm yourself Kurosaki Ichigo. Do not make me subdue you." her voice carried the weight of a warrior who could and would do anything to protect her commander. Even without her left arm she was a force to be reckoned with.

"I want his answer." Ichigo stared directly into the commanders eyes as he spoke.

Orihime had been silent during this exchange. She was still stunned, no longer at the commander but at Ichigo. He had went against Soul Society to bring her back? This was something she had never known.

When she had felt Sado, Ishida, and Rukia's presence she had just assumed they had all been sent there to get her. She had thought that no one believed she had betrayed them, but from the conversation going on it seems the commander did in fact tell Ichigo she had turned sides and he had forbade Ichigo from coming after her.

Why would he do that? He could have gotten into so much trouble with the captains. He was strong but if they had truly wanted to stop him, they would have been able to do so.

She watched as the commander's eyes slowly met hers and she was surprised at the remorse they held. Her empathetic nature immediately wanted to console him and assure him she was okay. But...it didn't make sense. Why would he be sorry for stopping Ichigo from going after her?

She studied the man for a moment and started to notice things about him she had never seen before. Like the numerous scars that riddled his body, the lines that sat in his weathered face, she saw the stump that used to be his left hand. A hand, she had been told, he had lost due to throwing himself over his own fire just to protect Karakura. Her eyes met his again.

In that instant he just looked so tired, so old, and she understood.

Orihime left Ichigo's side and walked up to the captain commander. No one stopped her but she felt Soifon tense. When she arrived at his side she called out Shuno and Ayame and began to heal him.

She answered Ichigo's question to the commander for him. "The life of one person doesn't out weigh the life of many."

The commander's eyes widened before they softened yet again and he gave a small smile of thanks to her.

"What?" the question came from Ichigo but as she turned around she could feel the curious stares of all the captains on her.

"It's not that he thought I betrayed you. If he had sent you and the others into Hueco Mundo he would have been leaving Karakura unprotected from an attack that was imminent and that's not a call someone in his position can make. He has to think of what's best for the souls under his protection and sending a group of his best fighters after one person is not the right choice."

"Orihime, we're talking about your life! You are the one he made the decision to leave behind!"

"I realize that Ichigo-kun but I'm trying to make you see his position on this. It's not that I like the decision he made but I understand why he had to make it."

"Fuck that! You really think I would have just left you there regardless if it's one life or not?" he yelled at her.

"I knew you would not do that Kurosaki Ichigo." the commander addressed them again.

"Then why? Why forbid me to go after her?" Ichigo asked.

"As she said it is the decision I had to make as the commander. But," he continued on even though Ichigo tried to interrupt him. "I knew that if I told you not to go you would. You are still young and quite predictable."

Orihime giggled as a few of the captains laughed at the commanders words. Ichigo was blushing a bit and now had his arms crossed over his chest. He had scowl in place though it was more pronounced than usual.

Captain Kyoraku came up to Ichigo and clapped him on the shoulder. "Don't be so embarrassed Kurosaki-san, it's a testament to your abilities that the commander knowingly put you in a position to race into Hueco Mundo after the damsel in distress." he flashed his charming smile at Orihime as he said this.

Ichigo scoffed at him. "I'd feel better about that if it didn't come from someone wearing a pink kimono."

A few of them laughed again and Orihime felt the commanders hand on her shoulder. She turned around and saw her shield was gone and the commander once again had both of his hands.

"Thank you Inoue Orihime. Your abilities are truly amazing."

"You're very welcome Captain Commander. Soifon-san? I can heal you now."

Soifon moved in front of Orihime and she was encased in her healing dome.

"That really is amazing Inoue-san. You are able to do what I have failed at." Unohana said.

"Thank you Unohana-san but really you are much more gifted than I am. Hanataro-kun has always spoken so highly of you" she replied with a smile.

"I am very fond of Hanataro myself." the captain said.

"Yes, what an amazing ability you possess woman. I don't suppose you would be interested in..."

"Back the fuck off Kurotsuchi!" Ichigo said as he came to stand behind Orihime.

The over-zealous scientist merely narrowed his eyes at the vizard. "I don't recall speaking to you human."

"Mayuri! Inoue Orihime is not to be harmed or threatened. None of the humans who fought beside Soul Society are. They are no longer ryoka." the captain commander released a bit of his reiatsu with his warning and Orihime struggled to keep standing upright.

Kurotsuchi turned around and went to leave the hall. "As you wish Captain Commander."

"Don't worry about him Orihime-san. He will not harm you but I fear he gets a little too worked up over things he wants to, umm...understand better." Ukitake said to her.

"Thank you Ukitake-san, but he had always been that way towards me. I have gotten used to it."

"Orihime-san." Shuno and Ayame gathered in front of her. "We are finished with Soifon-san."

The captain was staring at her newly formed hand as if she had never seen one before. "Soifon-san? Does it hurt?"

"No...it's just...I.." Soifon lowered her head slightly to the young woman. "Thank you very much."

"You're welcome Soifon-san." she smiled at the captain.

"Well, if that's everything here how about we go get something to eat and let you see everyone else!" Kyoraku said.

"Oh that sounds wonderful!" Orihime exclaimed.

"Yeah I guess." Ichigo grudginly replied.

Before they could make it to the door they felt someone's reiatsu leak heavily over the area.

"Oi, Ichigo. You weren't trying to walk away from me were you?"

Ichigo gulped and turned around to meet the wide grin that split Kenpachi's face as he removed his eye patch.

Orihime tried not to wince as Yachiru-chan accidentally pulled her hair as she scooted around in her lap.

Ichigo had grabbed Orihime around the waist and flash stepped away from the meeting hall after Kenpachi tried to get him to fight. When they stopped Ichigo had barely taken his hands away from the girl before Yachiru launched herself at the auburn haired woman.

After she finished screaming her happiness at seeing "boobies" and "Icchi" again, she pulled the pair into a nearby 'cafe', Orihime thought for lack of a better term, and ordered some snacks. The small pink haired girl surprised her yet again by sitting in her lap while happily conversing with everyone.

"How are things in the world of the living Ichigo-san?" Hanataro asked. They had spotted him walking along the street and pulled him in to eat with them. Not long after, Hisagi and Kira came along to join them, claiming they had sensed Ichigo's reiatsu. Orihime was pretty sure a certain pink robe wearing captain was gossiping though.

"It's alright. Well, it was until the Arrancar decided to show back up."

"Yeah we heard. Everyone is on standby to swap out with the shinigami already there or to serve as back-up." Hisagi said.

"We appreciate it very much." Orihime replied and Ichigo noticed both men pinked a little at having her smiling face turn to them. He was thinking about pulling Zangetsu out when a hell's butterfly appeared at their table. Hanataro held out his finger for the message and his face paled.

"What is it Yamada-san?" Kira asked.

"I have to hurry back to the 4th squads headquarters. There has been an attack and many are injured." he hurried to gather his things and leave.

"Wait! What happened?" Ichigo said as he and the rest of the group fell in place behind him.

Hanataro called over his shoulder. "I'm not sure of the details but it seems an Arrancar caught a group of shinigami off guard."

"What? Here?" Hisagi said.

He didn't answer but increased his pace to headquarters. Thankfully they weren't very far away and entered the building quickly.

Orihime gasped at the sight around her. There were more than a dozen shinigami laying in the beds of the large treatment room. Most were gravely injured.

"Hanataro, we need your assistance quickly." Unohana said in her normal calm voice.

"Yes Captain!" he rushed to the nearest shinigami and began pouring his kido into the man's wounds.

"I normally wouldn't ask this of someone outside of squad four but we have many who are near death. Orihime-san would you mind helping us?" the captain asked.

"O...of course not!" she went to the bedside of the nearest shinigami unattended and was gasped at what she saw.

The shinigami looked very young, younger than Hanataro. His light brown hair was stained with blood from a horrible gash he had on his forehead. Flesh was partially melted away from the left side of his chest from a burn, she assumed from a cero. He was unconscious but his face still contorted with pain.

"Soten Kisshun" she called out her shield and rushed to heal the poor man.

"Captain Unohana, where were these men attacked?" Kira asked.

She turned to look at the men. "Outside of Rukongai I'm afraid."

Orihime paled. They were attacked right outside of Seireitei? But...but...why? Why would an Arrancar attack Soul Society? That's suicide! She ran different scenarios around her mind while she healed the shinigami until a thought struck her.

"Oh no." she whispered but she was still close enough to the others that they heard.

"What is it Orihime?" Ichigo asked.

She turned her tear filled eyes to him. "There after us. They came here after us. These men got hurt because of me."

"Orihime-san calm down please. It is a shinigami's duty to fight hollow and arrancar. We are prepared for injuries." Hisagi tried to calm down the upset young woman.

"Yes but this attack was sudden. It's because they followed our reiatsu. This is my fault." she lowered her head and allowed the tears to flow down her cheeks.

Ichigo put his hand on her shoulder and squeezed gently. "Orihime, calm down. Just foucs on healing this guy."

She sniffled and raised her head. "You're right. I need to heal him. I need to heal them all because it's my fault they were hurt in the first place."

"Orihime..."

"Ayame!" Orihime cried and swung her hand to the side. Ayame followed her direction and suddenly the entire room was under her healing dome. Only herself, Ichigo, Hisagi, Kira, and Unohana were outside of it.

Ichigo turned her to face him. "Orihime! You're gonna wear yourself out!"

"I'll be fine. Let me do this, please." she knew he still wasn't happy about it but he allowed her to turn around and focus her reiatsu into her Soten Kisshun.

The others watched in awe as the injuries of the shinigami began closing. No one said anything as the healer worked to save everyone.

After a while she began to feel the effects of healing so many at once.

"Orihime-san!" Shuno cried out as Orihime's knees began to give way. Before she could hit the floor Ichigo wrapped his arms around her stomach and pulled her back into his chest.

She looked over her shoulder at him, her blush staining her cheeks. He wasn't looking at her but his face was red as well.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

"Y..yes. Sorry, I've just never healed this many people before and I'm getting tired much faster than usual." She was very proud of herself. Being able to string together a whole sentence while Ichigo's hands were around her stomach, holding her tight against his warm, strong chest was much more than she thought she'd be able to do.

"Don't worry about it. Just be careful okay? Let me know what I can do to help you." His warm brown eyes finally met hers and she was surprised at the tenderness he was showing her. He was always more gentle with her than the others but it was just...different this time. If she wasn't so tired she would have tried to figure it out.

She was grateful for his support as the time went on; she knew she could no longer hold her weight up on her own.

Toshiro came by to check on the wounded and was surprised to see Orihime healing everyone, though it was obviously taking it's toll on her. She seemed to be struggling to keep her eyes open and she was leaning heavily on Ichigo.

"Kurosaki. When she is finished here you can take her to Matsumoto's apartment. You can both stay there tonight. It would be to difficult to try and take her home and protect her. Besides, I do have some paperwork to finish up and I might as well do it while I'm here." Toshiro said.

"Thanks Toshiro. Could you call Urahara-san and let him know we won't be coming back tonight? Tatsuki will kill me when I get back if I don't let her know not to wait up."

Toshiro smirked at the boy. "I find it very amusing to know you are afraid of a human girl Kurosaki."

Ichigo glared back at him. "Really? I'll let Karin know how you feel when I get back home."

Toshiro stiffened then chastised himself for the reaction. He shot Ichigo a harsh glare then left.

When the last shinigami opened their eyes Orihime dispelled her technique. She took a few deep breaths and tried to stand on her own but it was too difficult. "I'm sorry Ichigo-kun." was all she could manage before she passed out in his arms.

He cradled her in his arms and left in the direction Toshiro told him Rangiku's place was located. He smiled as he heard her mumble in her sleep but when she snuggled deeper into his embrace he picked up his pace. He tried to get to Rangiku's apartment before anyone could see the deep red staining his face.

He finally reached the correct room and opened the door with the key Toshiro had given him. Once he stepped inside he froze.

Of course.

He should have known.

What the hell had he been thinking? He stared at the offending object and wondered if it was possible to hate and love something at the same time.

He kicked the door behind him closed and walked into the single room apartment.

He was gentle as he placed Orihime on the object of his frustrations.

The only bed in the room.

Orihime stretched her limbs slowly as she came awake. She opened her eyes and was immediately scared, she didn't recognize the room she was in. Her hands flew to her hairpins and she was about to call out her powers until she noticed a picture on the wall. She left the comfort of the bed and went to inspect it.

She giggled once she got a good look at the picture. In it were Rangiku and Toshiro; the large breasted woman had her captain crushed up against her chest and his face was horrified as he turned to the camera.

The events of the day flooded her mind and she remembered collapsing against Ichigo. She was thinking about going to look for him when the door opened revealing the object of her affections.

"Oh, hey. You're up." he came in and closed the door. In his hands were two bags filled with food from the local restaurant.

"I just got up."

"Are you feeling okay? You've only been out for a couple of hours." he asked.

"Yes, thank you. I'm still a little tired but right now I'm more interested in what you have in those bags."

He grinned at her as he sat down at the small table in Rangiku's room. "I figured you'd be hungry since we really haven't eaten so I got some take out from down the street."

"You guessed right." she said and they both laughed as they dug in to the meal he brought.

Ichigo snuck glances at the beauty across from him as they ate. He had told himself he would ignore the feelings he was having until he had time to sort them out in his mind, but, being alone with her in the apartment, watching her while she had slept, smelling that unique and utterly intoxicating scent that clung to her was making the process impossible.

Every so often he thought he would feel her gaze but when he looked up at her she was looking at the table but a pretty blush would be staining her cheeks. He wasn't imaging that right?

This would be the perfect time to talk. They were finally alone and without the possibility of distractions from their, sometimes annoying, friends.

"Wow, that was wonderful! I'm so impressed by their cooking here." Orihime exclaimed as she leaned back on her hands. "Only, now that I'm not hungry anymore the day is catching up to me. When are we supposed to go home?"

"We're gonna stay here tonight and leave in the morning." Ichigo told her.

"Here...where?"

He fought the blush that threatened to come to his face. "Here. In Rangiku's apartment. Toshiro told me we could stay here tonight."

Her mouth opened and closed a few times without anything coming out. She fought for her sanity once again. "Here. Both of us? What?"

"Yeah, sorry." he was slightly disappointed at her reaction but he would never do anything to make her uncomfortable. "Listen I can go ask Toshiro if there's somewhere else for me to stay."

"NO!" he jerked a little at her loud outburst and looked to her with surprised eyes.

She was mortified. She hadn't meant to scream at him but she didn't want him to think she didn't want him there. She had just been embarrassed at first by the knowledge that this time they wouldn't only be sharing an apartment but a room! A room that has only one bed!

She once again had to take a few deep breaths to steady herself as that thought had her head swimming with happiness. Not to mention thoughts she knew she shouldn't be having.

"I mean you don't have to do that. It's fine with me if we both stay here. I was just surprised is all." she smiled at him and this time he returned it.

Kami, he was so handsome! How was she gonna survive the night!

She stood up suddenly. "I'm gonna see if Rangiku still has some of the clothes she bought from our world and find a pair of pajamas." she began rifling through Rangiku's closet and couldn't stop herself from rambling. "I don't think she'll mind and I don't want to have to wear these to bed. It would just be too uncomfortable. Then I'd wake up with knots in my back and I wouldn't be any good to fight if we got attacked on the way back home and...oh...here's some."

She turned around to find Ichigo still sitting at the table watching her. His features were soft and relaxed. His brown eyes gazing at her in a way she had never seen, but it caused the butterflies in her stomach to do cartwheels. "Umm..." she had to swallow to continue, "I'm just gonna go change." he nodded to her and she ran into the bathroom.

Ichigo smiled as he watched her retreating form. Now he knew he wasn't imagining things. She was definatley flustered. Hope sprang forth in his chest.

He cleaned up their plates while she changed. As he was finishing up she came out of the bathroom and once again his brain shut down. How she managed to make a tank top and soft cotton shorts look like high dollar lingerie he'd never know; but he appreciated it, greatly.

She clapsed her hands in front of her and shifted her weight from foot to foot. He knew she was embarrassed but he couldn't make himself quit staring.

"Umm...Ichigo-kun? Are you ready for bed?"

Ichigo almost groaned aloud at the connotation behind her innocent statement.

"Oh hell yeah we are."

"Shut up asshole."

"You go ahead Orihime. I'm fine with sleeping on the floor."

She took a deep breath and gathered her courage. You can do this Orihime. You've stared down hollows, cheated death, and faced Aizen alone. You can do this! "I..Ichigo-kun."

"Hm?" he was rolling out a blanket on the floor and didn't turn to face her.

"I.." she closed her eyes and calmed herself again. "I don't mind if we share the bed. It's large enough for both of us and I don't want you to have to sleep on the floor."

Ichigo had to remind himself how to breath at her timidly spoken sentence. He turned to face her. "Are...are you sure Orihime? I don't want to make you uncomfortable."

That was all it took to give her the courage she needed to go on. Ichigo was always so nice, always considerate of her. "Yes, I'm sure."

She got in bed on the side near the window and got comfortable under the covers. The lights went out and she only tensed for a moment as she felt his weight descend on the bed.

The pair were quite for a while; just arranging themselves to get comfortable in the bed, which Ichigo knew was a lost cause as he couldn't stop his blood from trying to run south.

He was hesitating. He wanted to talk to her but, well, dammit this was new for him! He didn't know what to say. Didn't even know how to approach the situation and it scared the shit out of him. The minutes seemed like hours as he lay in bed trying to think of a way to talk to her.

Suddenly Zangetsu's words came to mind. He needed to face this head on. No hesitation.

He turned on his side to face her. "Orihime. Are you asleep?"

She turned on her side to face him as well. Even with the lights off they could see each others faces in the moonlight that came through the window. "No I'm still up. What is it Ichigo-kun?"

"There's something I want to ask you."

"What is it?" she replied.

The moonlight fell across her face and he easily saw her small, pink tongue reach out to wet her lips. His frustration was reaching new heights.

"You came to me before you left for Hueco Mundo didn't you?"

He saw her visibly tense at his words and she almost backed away but he put his hand behind her head to stop her.

"I...I..." she couldn't finish the sentence.

Ichigo curled his hand into her silky tresses and leaned a little closer to her. "Orihime."

Kami, she could just melt from the sound of his low, seductive voice. She was entranced by his molten chocolate eyes and couldn't do anything but look back to him as he moved closer. She could feel his breath on her face and the cartwheeling butterflies just gave birth to a firework display that would have Ganju jealous for life.

His breathless voice caressed her face. "Orihime, I really, really want to know why you came by."

She felt his body move closer to hers and in that moment she couldn't deny him anything. She lifted her hand and placed it to his chest, immensely pleased by the way the muscles jumped under her fingertips. She ran her tongue over her lips again and she could swear she saw fire in his eyes.

"I went because...I...Ichigo-kun I..."

Three sharp, loud knocks at the door interrupted her sentence and Ichigo saw red.

He leaped from bed and threw open the door, not bothering to see who was interrupting them or to tamper down his reiatsu that was boiling over.

"What in the fucking hell do you want!"

Kuchiki Byakuya stood behind the door. He did nothing at Ichigo's outburst other than raise one slim eyebrow. "I see your manners have not improved Kurosaki Ichigo."

Ichigo's reiatsu lowered slightly but his anger was still apparent. "I asked what do you want Byakuya."

"The captain commander wants to discuss the new Arrancar threat with the captains and he wants you there as well. You are to come with me."

Orihime sat up in bed holding the covers to her chest. "Should I come as well Byakuya-san?"

Byakuya looked past Ichigo to the young woman in bed, allowing no emotion to cross his face. "That is not necessary Inoue Orihime. He knows of your actions today in healing our wounded and he sends his thanks and instructs that you rest. Do not bother to wait up, this meeting will be long." Byakuya turned to leave but waited a few feet ahead for Ichigo.

Ichigo turned to face Orihime and didn't miss the regret in her eyes. "We'll finish this conversation later Orihime."

She smiled at him. "Okay Ichigo-kun."

Her smile did nothing to tamper down his desire. He had to bit back a groan at the image of her in bed...waiting for him. "We'll finish it very soon." he closed the door gently and fell in step beide Byakuya as they headed to the meeting.

"For what it is worth, I do apologize for the interruption." Byakuya said without turning to look at Ichigo.

Ichigo said nothing. The apology didn't help any.

Listening to his hollow, in bankai form, tear down the buildings in his world with a vengeance helped a little though.