Saving the Emotionless Chapter 5, a Bleach + Fairy Tail Crossover fanfic

Chapter 5: Blatant Confessions

My stomach tightened and I felt like I couldn't breathe. I lowered my head and let my bangs shadow my eyes. I felt like I was going to cry. I wanted to believe he was a good person. Why can't I seem to make a difference?

"I don't think he realizes it but when Ulquiorra kills somebody he leaves a very distinct mark. He puts a hole in the person right where his hollow hole is. It's kinda like his own personal signature. I still have a bone to pick with this kid. I'm going to teach him something about taking other peoples pray. Sorry Orihime but I'm gonna be fighting your little boyfriend whenever he heals up."

I noticed Orihime look towards Grimmjow with a sad look in her eyes. I knew there was going to be fighting sometime I just hoped it wouldn't be this soon. 'Maybe I can stop it.' All of a sudden I felt as if my body was going to be weighed down. We all turned and there stood Ulquiorra. I slowly started to back away from the man. I turned my eyes away. 'He probably hates me. Why did I come with Grimmjow and Orihime in the first place?'

"What are you doing? Why are you healing an enemy that I have already killed?"

"Because he wasn't yours to kill! I still have a bone to pick with him. I'll be the one to kill him."

Orihime got up and grabbed Grimmjow's wrist while her fairies still healed Ichigo. I turned my gaze back to Ulquiorra. He addressed Grimmjow again.

"Hand her over Grimmjow. Aizen put her in my care."

"Forget it. Orihime feels more comfortable with her around. She doesn't deserve to be near you anyway. All you consider her is trash. Even if she does try to see the good in you."

"No Grimmjow I do not consider that girl trash. She is far from trash. The only trash here is you."

"Ul..quiorra."

It was only a slight whisper. I was for sure that he didn't hear it. I felt my heartbeat increase rapidly. I looked up at the man I considered my captor. My heartbeat kept on increasing. I felt heat rise to my cheeks. I felt like my legs were going to give out on me any minute. Orihime gave me a small smile. Grimmjow jerked away from Orihime's wrist and lunged towards Ulquiorra. Ulquiorra grabbed his wrist in mid-air and threw him against the wall about a good ten feet away. I gave Orihime a reassuring look and as Grimmjow was standing back up again he was quickly intercepted by Orihime wrapping her arms around his waist from behind.

"Grimmjow please stop this. There isn't anything good you are going to gain from this fight please. I've had enough of seeing the people I care about get hurt. There is no meaning to this fight so please. Cease it now."

Grimmjow loosened up in Orihime's embrace and he turned to face her, wrapping his arms around her. I smiled and was surprised when I felt something wet run down my cheek. I raised my hand up and touched the tear running down my face. For some reason I couldn't stop crying. The tears would just not stop. I turned to say something to Ulquiorra only to realize that he was in front of me already. He cupped my face in his hand and wiped away my tears.

"Don't cry woman."

"That voice! Ul..quiora!"

I looked over to notice the now awake soul reaper up on his feet and making a move towards Ulquiorra. Without a second thought I placed a hand on my keys that stayed secure to my waist.

"Open Gate of the Lion! Leo!"

Leo appeared in front of me and knocked Ichigo flat back on his ass. He looked back towards me and I slightly nodded and he was gone as quick as he came. Ichigo, Grimmjow, Orihime, and Ulquiorra all looked up at me with confusion. I lowered my head to the ground and started walking towards Ichigo. I lowered myself to his level and looked into his eyes with my tearstained ones. I grabbed ahold of his shoulders and started shaking him violently.

"Haven't you had enough Ichigo! You have already died once! What more is it going to take for you to realize that all of this fighting is ridiculous?! You see that girl right there?! That is Orihime Inoue. She cares a lot about you! Hell she was even in love with your stupid ass at one point in time. Can't you have enough respect for her feelings not to go getting yourself into a pile of trouble every time you turn around? She doesn't have to heal you every time you get a scrape or a scratch but she does out of her kind and caring heart. Wake up Ichigo! Orihime is safe. She's not hurt in any way at all. You should be thankful for that. I'm sorry if I hurt you alright. But it's time to grow up and stop resorting to petty violence to solve all of your problems. Use your life to help others. Like Orihime. Be grateful that you are alive. Live your life to the fullest. Because you never know when that life is going to be snatched away from you."

-Grimmjow's POV-

Holy shit! She just tore Ichigo a new one. I saw Orihime shed a tear and Ichigo looked over at her.

"Orihime…you're in love with me?"

"I…was Ichigo. But I sick of having a one sided love. I deserve to be happy. And I am going to be happy."

She turned towards me with tears in her eyes and smiled. I felt like my heart was breaking at seeing her cry. This woman was making me soft. Before I could even process another thought through my mind her lips were on mine. Not even a second later I was kissing her back. She wrapped her arms around my neck and laced her hands through my hair. I cupped her face in my hands and angled myself to deepen the kiss. I could feel everybody's eyes on us. Except for Lucy's. She slowly pulled away from me and looked into my eyes. We then turned our attention back to Lucy who was still on the ground by Ichigo. 'Poor girl. She's went and feel in love with the worst espada of them all.' I watched Ulquiorra walk towards the girl as she was getting up from the ground. I got a sudden feeling of tension in my chest. I started to walk towards them but was stopped by Orihime grabbing my hand. I looked at Lucy as she got up from the ground and looked at Ulquiorra. She walked around him. What surprised me is that he turned and grabbed her wrist. She turned to look back and was then brought into his chest. I felt like I had just been hit in the face. Ulquiorra was actually showing emotion. What the hell?!

-Lucy's POV-

I slowly got up from the floor where Ichigo was and turned around. I looked up to see Ulqiorra standing in front of me. I walked around him but was stopped when he grabbed my wrist. I turned my head to look at him and was surprised by what I saw. In his eyes I could see a small hint of emotion, but I couldn't tell what it was. Without warning he pulled at my wrist and brought me into his chest. He wrapped one arm around my waist and the other around my shoulders. He lowered his head and I could feel his breath on my ears.

"Let's go."

I nodded slightly and he sonidoed us away from the scene. I closed my eyes once again as I felt like I was flying. When we finally stopped I half expected us to be in my room, but the place we were in was so unfamiliar. There were candles everywhere and it was really dark. My eyes strayed to the bed. There was black comforter with forest green pillow cases. I turned to face Ulquiorra.

"Ulquiorra, where are we?"

"My room."

"…"

"Tell me woman. Can you show me?"

"Show you what?"

"Can you show me…what love is?"