All the Arrancar ran outside when they saw the group approaching the castle. They saw that Aizen was not with them. Some cheered, some cried, and many of them just stood there. At the lead of the group stood Orihime, all were amazed. Zommari called out "Where's lord Aizen!?!" Orihime stopped and looked at everyone "Aizen is dead!." Everyone started shouting and crying out, she held her hand out "He is dead and if anyone of you wish to stand up to us, you will meet the same fate!" Halibel turned and looked at the girl "So I supposed you will rule us from now on?" The wind blew through Orihime's hair "No, I will not. You are free to do as you please and live freely," everyone was so surprised, they expected her to take over and rule like many have done in the past "But if you choose to attack the Soul Society or any of my friends I will not hold back." Halibel looked around at everyone and back at Stark and Barragan "Very well." Everyone turned and went back into the castle. Orihime looked at Ulquiorra "What now?" He grabbed her hand and pulled her closer to him "We take it one step at a time." And he kissed her.
~End
