This is more like a bunch of drabbles, I realize, but I thought it'd be nice to show a different side of the war. Besides I haven't even said that much about, have I? I'm such a bad writer. Lol.


"Kurosaki-kun, I want to come," She looked up at me with pleading eyes.

"What? No, this isn't just some mission it's…"

"I know what it is, but I want to help. For once. Please, will you let me? I won't get in the way." I smiled slightly. She smiled back.

"Sure Orihime. Just promise me this won't be your last fight," Her smile didn't fade. Her face grew determined.

"Of course it's not. Just believe in me." How could I resist? She was one of my best friends, of course I believed in her. I just would hate to see her get hurt, but if she thought she could manage…

"Ok."

"Thank you."


She held on to my hand as she saw how many people were injured. Squad 4 members were at hard work trying to heal their wounds. She looked like she was going to cry.

"Orihime," I said softly. She faced me, a tear slip down her cheek. Her face was grave. She hugged me suddenly, holding on tightly, crying. I let her, because I knew she was hurting. I held on to her, whispering soothing things. It was all I could do.


"Ishida hasn't come back Ichigo, should we look for him?" She asked as she sat down next to me. She had been pacing for at least half an hour.

"No, he'll be fine."

"But there's people stronger than him…"

"No one could beat Ishida. Even if they were stronger," I tried to sound more confident than I felt. To tell you the truth I was scared, too. It wasn't like him to just not come back.

"You're right, I'm sure he's fine, you're always right." I wish I was. You shouldn't have so much faith in me. If he's dead…I can't help him.


"Ichigo," I was shaken awake. I groggily opened my eyes. I found Rukia sitting next to me. Light was seeping in. What time was it?

"Ichigo, listen to me. You have to get Orihime, ok?"

"But, why?"

"Squad 11 went out early today and they found…" She bit her lip as if she was going to cry. I sat up, instantly worried.

"What did they find?"

"Ishida, they found Ishida. He's dead, Oh God he's dead," She started to cry. I put my arm around her and she used my shoulder as a pillow.

Oh god he was dead…not Ishida…but why? I almost cried, but I wouldn't allow myself. I had to stay strong until the end.


I've seen plenty of death. I've seen the enemy fall right before my eyes but I showed no remorse. They deserved to die, but the soul reapers? Orihime? Chad? Ishida? They didn't deserve to die. They should be able to live a nice long life. They shouldn't be here. What are we fighting for? I've forgotten. All that matters is that I keep who I can alive. It was to late for Ishida, but everyone else…most everyone else…was still ok. They'd still make it, right?


Urahara's scream still rings in my ears. His scream for her death. Yoruichi's. It was terrible seeing him like that, as if he only wanted to kill. I wasn't use to seeing him like that. I was use to seeing him smiling and sarcastic. Someone like that just doesn't seem real unless they're annoying you. Someone like that doesn't deserve to lose their best friend.


Captain Yamamoto tried to get Aizen to surrender. He said there was no need for so much blood to be spilt. Aizen just grinned and said he was stupid. There was no other way to solve this. He claimed defeat. It pleased him to see him give up.

After it was settled I went for a walk with Rukia, to try to find our friends who failed to come back.

"They're fine, I'm sure," We kept saying, as if that would satisfy us. Never seeing them dead would make us happy, as long as we could hope.

"Ichigo! Rukia!" That was Chad's voice! He was alive.

"Sado-kun, you're alright," Rukia said, sighing relieved.

"Yes, but Orihime isn't," His voice was grave. Was she…dead?

"She might still make it, but only if we get her help now."

"Take us to her," I whispered. He nodded, leading us there. I saw her instantly. I ran to her, sitting next to her, taking her hand in mine.

"Are you ok?" I said, my eyes filled with worry. She smiled.

"Kurosaki-kun, I'm so glad I got to see you. Thank you for letting me come," Her voice was weak. A tear escaped my eye.

"No, don't talk like that, you're getting out of here." I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her close. I felt blood, but I ignored it.

"Thank you. I hope I didn't disappoint you. I tried…to fight," Her eyes fluttered shut. My eyes widened with panic.

"No! Stay awake. Please, Orihime," I shook her, to keep her awake. Her hand loosened in mine. More tears came.

"I love you," I faintly heard her say when she went weak in my arms.

"No, Orihime, NO!" I screamed, sobbing against her.


I sat next to Chad, feeling numb.

"Chad…we were suppose to protect her."

"Don't blame yourself Ichigo, it couldn't be helped. You know how weak she was,"

"But Orihime..she's suppose to be here with us! But she's…she's…" Tears formed in my eyes. Shit I can't cry again. Renji and Rukia looked at me, surprised.

"Ichigo, it's ok," Rukia whispered, trying to sooth me.

"No, it's not. We failed to protect her."

"I know," Chad said regrettably.


Wow this sounds like an ichiorhime…wow.. I just realized that…