Title: Miniature Murcielago

Pairing: Ulquiorra x Orihime

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Ulquiorra was perched comfortably upon Orihime's shoulder, his tail waving back and forth time-to-time, sending shivers up Orihime's spine.

Uryu glared at the tiny bat, rage and jealousy burning in his eyes.

They continued to walk through the sands towards the closest battle with Byakuya, Kenpachi, and Yammy.

Once they reached the battleground, they were met with a defeated Yammy. He was on the ground in a lump. Captain Kurotsuchi was just beginning to open a garganta for the use of bringing the remaining captains back into the real world.

The captain of the 12th squad spotted the two humans, his lanky golden eyes running over their beaten and torn clothing as they were walking towards the group.

While Orihime and Uryu struggled to walk down a steep sand dune, Ulquiorra noticed the captain's eyes caught sight of him, a smile growing upon his face. It made the small bat feel uneasy. "That's Kurotsuchi Mayuri…." He said in a light voice. Orihime noticed and replied, "Yup. I don't trust him very much, especially when we first went to soul society."

Uryu nodded in agreement, the memories flashing before his eyes.

"I heard he takes anything he finds interesting into his lab and does who knows to it. He tried to get me in there, but luckily Uryu was there."

Uryu nodded again.

Ulquiorra's eyes widened as the captain began walking towards them, his eyes still on his tiny form. "Well well…" Kurotsuchi started, "What do we have here?" His smile caused her to Orihime to feel nervous. Instinctively, she grabbed Ulquiorra from her shoulder, earning her a small yelp in return, and pressed him against her chest.

Ulquiorra's Pov

One second I was perched on the woman's shoulder, the next, she had me in her clutches and pressed me against her chest protectively. Not very good either, her hands were only pressing my head against her bosom. I could barely breath, while the rest of my body hung limp.

The need for air was getting to me. My arms and legs began shaking to get out of her grasp and I began shouting. "I can't breath woman!"

While Ulquiorra fussed, Orihime pressed him harder against her chest, hoping to get him to be silent in front of the captain, which failed though.

Ulquiorra pressed his legs against her chest and tried to free himself, small yelps were escaping him. "Let me go!" He was able to shout out. The captain's smile only deepened and his hand reached out. "Let me see what you got there." He alleged in a demanding voice, his smile growing by the second.

Uryu glared at Kurotsuchi.

Orihime turned to her side protectively. "No." She replied. Ulquiorra ceased his struggling at the sound of her voice, his body hung limp. After a moment or two, he peaked his small head up to see Orihime's straight defensive face. He stared at her from his spot mashed into her breasts.

Just then she began to squeeze tighter, almost the life out of him. Right before his head fell back under, Ulquiorra was able to shout, "Woman, I can't breathe!" Without delay, Orihime flinched and dropped him. He yelped, as the ground seemed to come closer and closer.

He met the sand with a thud. All eyes were on him. Ulquiorra groaned in pain while struggling to stand up. The tiny bat was on his fours, his wings hanging over the sides of his back.

Kurotsuchi squatted down before the small creature and eyed him curiously. Orihime stood at a precaution stance. The captain picked Ulquiorra up from the edge of his right wing. He cringed from the pain while being lifted.

"How interesting." The captain's smile grew. "I never knew espada could be shrunken." Mayuri stood up with a prideful grin, beginning a speech on what could have happened for this epidemic to occur, his hand holding Ulquiorra flying back and forth.

Orihime watched the tiny creature with an anxious expression. She could see how Ulquiorra was beginning to turn nauseous from the way he was being held. They both caught each other's eyes, although it was difficult for Ulquiorra to concentrate on her silver orbs due to the fact he was still being handled carelessly.

The auburn hair girl began to slightly wave her hands, indicating for Ulquiorra to jump into her arms. He nearly scoffed, 'Does she not see me in a situation where I am unable to jump.' He said in his mind.

"….and we'll run multiple tests, painful tests might I add."

That was able to pass Ulquiorra's ears. He looked back to Orihime, her eyes were almost pleading. He made up his mind.

Ulquiorra reached out his scrawny furry arms onto the finger that was latched onto his wing, pulled his head to the finger, and bit down. A bone crunching sound was made and immediately Kurotsuchi yelped and released his grasp. Ulquiorra pushed off his hand and stretched out his arms, heading for Orihime.

She caught him in her arms, and instantaneously held him protectively. Kurotsuchi had a frown on his face, "Now you better give that back girl, or I'll-" Uryu quickly blocked Orihime from the 12th squad captain with his own body, his eyes narrowed. "Instead of focusing on meaningless creatures, Aizen should be our main concern."

The captain scoffed and walked away.

"Thank you Uryu." Orihime voiced. The raven haired man turned to face her, almost blushing while pushing his glasses up the brim of his nose. "Its no problem." His eyes caught sight with Ulquiorra, and they narrowed when he saw how he was nestled in the young girl's arms.

Ulquiorra's Pov

I bounded for the girl and she caught me in her arms. She held me as if I was an infant. I was grateful for her help in getting out of that predicament. But I am not helpless. While her and the quincy were conversing, I this his chance to climb up her arm again.

Orihime jumped from the small talons clinging to her skin. She and Uryu both stared at Ulquiorra climb up her arm and find a seat on her shoulder. An idea came to her head and she reached her hand up to where the creature was sitting. Uryu immediately knew what she was planning to do and snatched her hand.

"Let not go through that again." He said in a monotone voice. Orihime almost pouted while Ulqiuorra grabbed a strand of her hair to keep from falling.

"Orihime…" the raven-haired man started, "What do you plan on doing with…that?" Ulquiorra's eyes narrowed. Orihime brought her finger to her cheek. "Well…." There were a few moments of silence, "how about we leave him with Urahara?" Uryu was about to reply when Ulquiorra cut in with, "Can I have a say in this?" Immediately Uryu spat, "No!" The tiny creature glared at him.

"Woman!" a gruesome voice called. Both Uryu and Orihime turned towards it. Zaraki Kenpachi, who had scars, scratches, and bruises all over his body, was walking towards them. "Heal me, woman."

Orihime nodded and called onto her powers, a yellow light engulfing the captain, and the healing process began. Ulquiorra stared, compelling the process of scars disappearing from the gruff man's skin.

About ten minutes later, Orihime relented and called back in her powers. She turned to Ulquiorra, who was still seated on her shoulder. "You're pretty hurt too, aren't you?" He quirked an eyebrow, but then nodded. Orihime raised her hand in front of the tiny creature, indicating for him to step onto it. He did, and his tail glided across her skin, sending shivers up her spine.

Orihime lowered her hand to her lap and the glowing light engulfed Ulquiorra at the sounds of her chants.

Ulquiorra's Pov

I felt warmth devour me, a remarkable feeling actually. I sat on the woman's hand, feeling almost sleepy as my eyes began to blink slowly, my tail flickering every now and then.

After a few minutes I needed my arms to keep me sitting up, or else I'll fall over.

Orihime watched as Ulquiorra closed his eyes for the last time and his breathing slowed down. Her eyes easily read sympathy. Just then, the tiny creature's arms fell over from under him and he fell on his side into her hand, still asleep.

Her eyes widened for a glimpse of a second, but then she saw Ulquiorra slowly move so he was in a fetal position, his arms and legs brought close to his chest, and his bat wings folded over, almost like a blanket. His tail curled around his left leg.

Ulquiorra's Pov

My eyes closed and I fell over, and asleep in the woman's hand.


I felt warmth on my body and something over my abdomen. Leisurely, my eyes opened, a haziness welcoming it. My lips slowly parted and I felt a gush of air slide across my face, blowing my hair. Just then my eyes shot all the way open.

Orihime was asleep in her bed, her hand over Ulquiorra's body. Her face was nearly inches from his tiny figure. He turned his head to face her, she seemed to be asleep, due to the fact her eyes were closed.

His head fell into her chin, and he sighed a sigh of content. So many questions spun through him. Where was he? Where's Aizen? Who won the battle? And what was going to happen to him now?

He pushed that all aside and came to the matter that was at hand. Slowly, he lifted Orihime's hand off of him, but carefully to keep from waking her. The tiny bat hauled himself onto his feet and walked down to Orihime's waist and placed his arms over her, struggling to get on top.

Once he did, about ready to fall over, he crawled up her chest and towards her shoulder. His tail brushed against her nose and she giggled. Ulquiorra winced and glared over her, checking if she was still in dreamland. She was, so he continued his way to the little crook in her neck.

Ulquiorra curled up in that small spot against the pillow and her neck. He fit almost perfectly, just like a little ball. After a few minutes in that position, he realized he couldn't fall asleep there.

He groaned a little when he crawled over to Orihime's chest. Ulquiorra laid between Orihime's breasts, his body moving up and down every time she took a breath of air. His eyes were droopy, but he was able to admire her content expression. Once he gave in to the haziness of sleep, his body snuggled into her warmth.

During his sleep, Ulquiorra absentmindedly inched closer and closer to her face.

Orihime's eyes slowly opened. She sensed something lying on her cheek. Her head turned over and that the thing on her face fell in the crook of her neck. Her hand slowly reached over to pick up whatever it was and held it in front of her face.

In her hand was a tiny Ulquiorra, being held by his tail, the rest of his body was limp. He whimpered, being taken away from the warmth. A huge smile grew on Orihime's face. She couldn't resist, she pressed him to her chest and gave him a huge hug.

Ulquiorra's eyes nearly popped out. One second he was fast asleep and the next, his breath was almost knocked out of him.

"Ughf!"

Orihime nearly died laughing. "Hahaha! To cute!" Ulquiorra's eyes narrowed as he tried his best to break free from her clutches, "I am not cute, woman." She only squeezed harder, "Oh yes you are!"

Due to lack of response from Ulquiorra, Orihime quickly released him. He fell on the bed gasping for breath. "Don't *cough* do *cough* that again, woman!"


Hi, my name is Marina. And I spent my last day of winter break writing this for you :3 UGH! SCHOOL IS TOMORROW! But i gots me an ipod for x-mas, and its loaded w/ ulquihime amvS! HEHE! i'm gonna have lots of fun ^_^

Thank you for taking the time to read! If you enjoyed please let me know what you think :)