The Decision

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Most likely the last chapter because I get bored with my own stories quite quickly… Feh, I'm pathetic, aren't it? T.T

I dun own Bleach.

Sorry for not updating! I forgot this story existed…

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Rukia bolted past another person, growling. She could feel his spiritual energy now, stronger then ever. Then, all of a sudden she-

" Rukia!" Ichigo's eyes widened. " Is that you?" Rukia skidded to a stop and slowly turned around. She still had some scratches.

" Ichigo… I need to tell you something…" She started slowly. Ichigo grinned.

" You're back! Rukia, listen, I-"

" Ichigo! They're coming to kill you!" Rukia broke down. " You have to leave, now!"

" Who?" Ichigo scowled, confused.

" The Arrancar! I'm not supposed to tell you, but I need to! They want… they're coming… they…" Rukia fainted.

" Rukia!" Ichigo caught her seconds before she hit the ground. " I… I love you…"

The alleyway was empty, with the exception of one girl, who saw what had just happened, and slipped away.

Orihime.

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Sereikiseki growled.

" DIE!" She leapt out of the shadows with her zanpaktou raised above her head. Ichigo snapped to attention and raised Zangetsu to block it.

" You're the one that hurt Rukia, aren't you?" He growled.

" Why yes, my dear." The arrancar cackled. " Who else would have done it?"

" Getsuga Tenshou!" The orange haired boy materialized his Hollow mask and swung his blade. Sereikiseki was thrown back, and Ichigo took the time to set down Rukia. The raven-haired shinigami slowly opened her eyes.

" Ichigo…" she muttered. Ichigo twitched.

" She's here. If you talk, you'll probably just distract me." He hissed.

" Her mask…" Rukia grinned slightly. " Ichigo, just cut her hair."

Ichigo whirled around, just in time to capture the Arrancar's blade.

" Too easy!" (Yes, Ichigo. I am horrible at battles, so this shall be too easy!)

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Orihime ran. She didn't care where she ended up, as long as it was away from those two. She liked Rukia… Rukia was nice. And Ichigo had captured her heart. Why couldn't she bring herself to be happy for them? Gulping, more tears streamed down her face.

" Orihime?" Uryu asked. " Is that you?"

" Oh… Uryu-san…" She sighed.

" Are you okay?" The Quincy asked, concerned.

" Yeah." Orihime answered quietly. Uryu frowned.

" No you're not. What in heaven's name happened?" And so, with many tears still falling, Orihime blubbered out what happened.

" I… I just don't know why!" She gulped.

" It's okay to cry now." Uryu said awkwardly. He didn't really know how to deal with girls, and Orihime was no exception. " If you just wait, you will definitely find that special someone, who will love you right back." He pat her on the back.

" Uryu…san…" Orihime cried out. " I just… but… I can't… anymore!" She threw herself onto him, sobbing wildly.

" Orihime…" Uryu frowned. " Don't worry. It's not the end of the world. Besides, you just have to be patient." He nodded encouragingly. " I'm still waiting, too. You'll find him someday, the boy who will be by your side. Really, just wait."

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It was the same time that Uryu said these words that Ichigo finished off the Arrancar and ran up to Rukia.

" Are you okay?" He asked, breathlessly.

" I should be asking you that!" Rukia scolded, and began healing him. " You are going to faint at this rate!" Ichigo grinned.

" I have you don't I?" Rukia colored slightly.

" Of course."

" Then I'll be fine."

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Wow… Crummy ending… T.T Plz don't get mad at me!!