(Ok guys this is where the story is going to stray somewhat from cannon. Read and find out how.)

Chapter 3: The Start of Something New

-Lucy's POV-

I woke from my slumber feeling a deep pain in my back. 'This mattress is so uncomfortable!' I slowly got up and made my way to the small dresser that was placed in my white room. There was a small mirror placed on top as well. 'I wonder if there is anything in here.' I opened the first drawer only to see a white garment trimmed in black. I picked it up to look at it. I realized how similar it was to the outfit I wore during the Fantasia Parade. It was identical to the outfit I wore during Fantasia. Only there was no fur outlining it. Instead it was just a white tube top trimmed in black with a matching white and black skirt. I also pulled out a pair of elbow length white gloves.

"So…this is what they want me to wear?"

I pulled my shirt over my head and laid it on my bed. My shorts soon followed. I pulled the top over my head and tugged it around to fit just right. The small black bow in the center stood out like a thumbtack. I pulled the skirt off of the dresser and put it on. I slowly backed up so I could look at myself in the small mirror. The outfit was very from fitting. It hugged my curves perfectly. I grabbed the gloves and started to put one of them on, but stopped when I saw the pink Fairy Tail mark on my hand. Memories came flooding back and I recalled my final day in Magnolia.

~Flashback~

I woke up to yet another beautiful morning in my little house. I got dressed quickly and made my way to the guild. Whenever I walked in I looked around. Everybody was looking at me with such disgusted looks on their faces. I blew it off and slowly made my way over to the bar to talk to Mira.

"Hey Mira! Can I get a strawberry smoothie?"

"Were out of the ingredients!"

Her words were harsh and bit. She turned around and walked off from me. For some reason I wanted to cry. I was pulled out of my slump slightly whenever a warm hand was put on my shoulder. I turned to see Natsu. He also had a very dissatisfied look on his face.

"Lucy I'm sorry but we're kicking you off the team. You were just a replacement for Lisanna anyway. You're way too weak to be here. Maybe you should go train…"

I didn't even stick around to hear the rest. I got up and ran out of the door. Tears flying everywhere. How could he do this to me? I just didn't understand.

~Flashback End~

Something wet hit my hand and it was only then that I realized I was crying. No matter how hard I wanted to I just couldn't stop the tears from falling. I hadn't even paid any attention to the door when it opened and Ulquiorra entered.

"Why are you crying woman?"

I quickly opened my eyes and turned to face him. Before I could stop myself I ran to him and threw my arms around his waist and started sobbing in his chest. His body felt like rock to me. He was tensed up. Before I could truly realize my mistake he pushed me away and walked out of the room. I fell to the ground and just let the tears fall. For some reason I got the urge to chase after Ulquiorra. All I needed was a good shoulder to cry on. Why was I wanting to confide in him? He was an emotionless being. I got up slowly and made my way to the door just in time to overhear some of the other Arrancar talking outside of my room.

"I heard Aizen-sama brought another human here too. She has auburn colored hair and her name is Orihime. Apparently she can heal wounds or something. She restored Grimmjow's severed arm. The girl is in his care now because of it."

"What is Aizen-sama thinking though? I just don't get it!"

I returned to my bed where I had placed my gloves and put them over my hands then collapsed on my bed.

-Ulquiorra's POV-

I had walked into the girl's room only to see tears falling from her face. I looked at her with an unemotional face. I finally decided to speak.

"Why are you crying woman."

I must have surprised her because she turned to face me with her eyes opened in surprise. She then did something I really was not prepared for. She ran and threw her arms around my waist and starting sobbing into my chest. I pushed her away without a second thought. I turned and left the room. I could hear her tears continue as I walked down the hall but I never looked back.

-Grimmjow's POV-

As soon as we entered the room I grabbed the girl named Orihime by the wrist and threw her against the wall. I looked into her greyish-silver eyes. 'This is just perfect. She's terrified.'

~Flashback~

I was rather surprised whenever Aizen called me to the throne room after the girl had healed my arm. I walked in and seen him in front of the auburn haired girl. Her outfit had done changed as she stood there clad in white and black. My attention turned from her curvaceous body to face Aizen. He looked at me and a small smile slipped onto his face.

"Welcome Grimmjow. I have a little present for you. This girl is now officially in your care."

~Flashback End~

I let go of her wrist but still kept my hands on either side of her head. The terrified look in her eyes slowly softened. 'I'm sure Aizen wouldn't want this girl hating me. Now would he?' I looked intoher eyes once more. I slowly backed myself from the wall and turned from her.

"Don't worry. Orihime Inoue. I won't let anything or anyone hurt you. I am going to take good care of you."

I walked out of the room leaving one surprised girl sunk into the floor.

(This is what I meant when I said the story was going to slightly diverge. Will Lucy succeed in getting Ulquiorra to soften up? And what's going to happen between Orihime and Grimmjow?)