Five Questions I would really like to ask Ulquiorra! (Part 1) (Also on my profile…check it out!)

Where the heck did you get thoseawesome lines descending down your face. And where can I get some?

When you wash your hair does your half a helmet ever get in your way?

Are you always this quiet or is it just me?

If I stick my hand through the hole in her neck will it make you angry?

Are your eyebrows painted on?

Well here's another chapter…Yay! Finally! And as said before I'm so excited to have written it. I promised action I promise promised to make the chapters a bit longer than the others and guess what I did. Which is probably why it took me so long to write. But now that I think back for such a long chapter I don't think much is going to happen. But what is going to happen is going to lay the foundation for chapters to come.

And ya know what I kinda surprised myself writing this. Because I've been so lazy lately having to work my butt off in band and school and homework, I'm surprised I'm even updating this soon. (Yes blame my naturally slack attitude. And will to do nothing but sit on my butt and watch TV all day.) Except when I'm playing video games, and speaking of video games I've also been saving up for a new PSP so I can buy that new badass looking game Dissada. (Which is also what's been taking me so long to update these chapters) Yay! Me!

But enough about my boring life and back to the story at hand…. which I hope you really enjoy. Because this is just the beginning. *Plays really dramatic music* Enjoy…

P.S. Not complaining or anything but the person who decided to take my name to comment on my work can you please not do it again. Cause it kinda confuses me...please be more orginal next time....Thank you....oh and i appraciate your comment!!!!

Slightly Parted

" Oh this game is so exciting," Rangiku cheered as she yet again parried another set of balls coming her way. " Don't you agree Rin?"

Looking up from her book for a moment Rin dodged an up coming ball before answering, " yes much fun," she replied aloofly.

Arching my back forward I avoided the ball that was meant for Rin. " And the shorts are so cute," Rangiku raved.

" How the hell do they do that?" The most athletic girl in the whole school shouted. " That girl's not even looking at the balls that come her way. And that lady over there doesn't look like she can dodge a ball to save her life."

" You shouldn't judge a book by its cover honey," cooed Rangiku winking. " Are you sure you don't want to play with us Captain?"

" I am positive," Hitsugaya stated.

" Ok," she cheered. Placing my hands on my knees I controlled my breaths. I really need to calm it down. Signaling that I was taking a short break from the game I headed over to where Hitsugaya sat. He was leaning against the blenchers my headphones in his ears as the sounds of Avenged Sevenfold vibrated from his ears.

He really is a cute kid; through he does look a bit older than he probably is, upon noticing that I was gawking at him his gaze turned towards me. Then blushing he looked away.

" What is it? Is something wrong?" He demanded.

" No," I mumbled, " just wondering."

" Wondering what?"

" Oh nothing, just wondering how old you are. I was thinking about what ten." I replied. He all but fell backwards in the bleachers. Ripping the headphones from his own ears he glared at me.

" Far older than you are, I can tell you that much," he replied folding his arms.

" Rangiku told me that you're the youngest person ever in the Soul Society to be a Captain. I find that really amazing," I remarked. He blushed. I smiled. " Were you there?" I added.

" Where?" he asked.

" At the war between Arrancars and Soul Reapers."

Hitsugaya stared down at the ground for a few moments as if contemplating weather or not to tell me. Then after a second or silence he replied, " The Winter War."

" I nodded, " I think that's it. What was Ulquiorra's role in it?"

" He was Aizen's must trusted arrancar. He was commanded to keep charge of Orhime Inque. A human captured for her special abilities."

" Inque," I repeated. " Ichigo Kurosaki."

" You've met them before," Hitsugaya exclaimed.

" Not met," I explained, " more like seen. Dreamed about I guess you could say, or what appear to be them. We may be talking about two different people."

" Can you describe to me what they look like?" He asked his voice intense.

" Sure," thinking back too all the visions I had, I let the memories swift around in my head. " Kurosaki, strange orange hair, light brown eyes…Zangetsu…" I mumbled as the name came to me.

" That was the name of his sword."

" Then we are talking about the same people," I said.

" Yes, is most likely from the bond. Ulquiorra's memories and experiences being transported to you."

D…do you really think that's it," I whispered my eyes shifting to the bracelet. Then who was that woman…was she is lover or something…did he love her?

" As I do not know the details of what happened between Inoe and Ulquiorra? I do know that Kurosaki battled Ulquiorra and was defeated."

" But if he was defeated and killed why did he return?" I asked shock clouding my face.

" From the information we have obtained it is very likely that just as hollows often attach themselves to those of the living, having regrets or lasting feelings from before they died. It may be that Ulquiorra is his death searched out for someone whose spiritual pressure was identical to yours."

" Inque," I whispered gripping in my skirt.

" Yes," Hitsugaya replied. Attempting to clear the look on my face that I know was somewhere between shock and disappointment I stood up. Surprised by my quickness he also stood. Stumping down the steps I headed back to the court. " W-where are you going?" He called after me. Grabbing his arm I pulled him down the bleachers with me. I had to do something to make him stop talking, anything…anything…

" Ever played dodge ball before?" I asked suddenly.

He shook his head. " I am here on a serious note I have no time for gam…"

" Hey Rangiku," I waved pulling Hitsugaya behind me, " we have another player for our team."

" Oh, Captain you finally agreed to play," Rangiku replied running over. Leaving a group of exhausted girls behind her.

" We have enough time for one more game," I stated loud enough for the girls who were already in formation to hear me. Grabbing the rubber ball with both hands I grinned. " How about we show them how dodge ball is really played."

" Yeah," Rangiku agreed jumping up.

" Very well then," Rin replied finally shutting her book and placing it in the pocket of her dress. All eyes turned to Hitsugaya who was turned away from us his arms crossed across his chest. After a moment of silence he shrugged.

" Whatever," he snapped.

" Great," I cheered. " Now you guys know the rules right? If hit by the opposing team then your out of the game completely, But if you catch the ball then we'll the new opposing team so…"

" Yeah, yeah, yeah," we get it," Rangiku replied. " Can we just get going?"

" Very well then," I nodded. " You girls ready?" I replied as Rangiku, Rin, and Hitsugaya settled behind me.

" You are aware," the girl on the opposing side with the ball replied, " that there is only four of you right."

I nodded. " That's all we need." She shrugged. Reeled her arms back and threw the ball with all the force she could. Aiming straight for Hitsugaya, Probably believing him to be the weaker target. Stepping smoothly out the way he dodged the ball just before it made contact with his body. Then grabbed it out of the air in a blink of an eye. Sending it spinning in the direction of the last girl who threw it.

She didn't stand a chance as the ball came into full contact with her side sending her sprawling across the court. The coach blew her whistle signaling that she was out.

" Childs play," mumbled Hitsugaya bouncing the ball up and down on his palm.

" I got took down by a kid," the girl whined holding her side. Winking at her I signed for the massacre to continue.

" Losers run a lap," Coach demanded. Groaning the loser girls started around the gym. " Congrats you guys," Coach congratulated. Cheering Rangiku grabbed me and forced me into a hug. Happy for the warmth I hugged her back.

" Ok, ok you guys time to split it up," Joel who was standing right behind me replied. Turning around swiftly I bumped my nose into his video camera. " Hey watch it Molly," he laughed. " Or else you'll erase all that awesome video of you kicking butt that I recorded."

" Sorry."

" Hitsugaya stepped forward once again, holding up his blue beeping cell phone he replied, " There's another hollow heading his way."

" This one is bigger than the others," Rin replied. " Do you need us to assistant you?"

" I just need you and Rangiku, and Renji for this one," Hitsugaya stated, " Rukia and Joel you stay with Molly."

" What? You guys are going to go and fight that thing?" I replied.

" Yes, we'll Soul Reapers that's part of our jobs," Rangiku remarked. " We will be right back. But Joel, and Rukia, will be right here to keep you company. And when we get back we have someone we would like for you to meet.

" Ok," I nodded. Reaching down I pulled Hitsugaya's ear. " Be careful alright."

Pulling away he blushed then smiled. " Alright," he mumbled. I watched them all run from the gym before turning towards Joel and Rukia who were staring at me. " Shall we go to lunch now?" Joel said. " At the usual spot."

" Its not the usual spot without Lor or John there," I countered back instinctually grabbing at the bracelet on my wrist. Noticing what I was doing Joel reached out and grabbed my wrist.

" Sure it is. Now that we have new people to make it special again." He said smiling his dazzling smile. I almost grinned. He tightened his grip around my wrist.

" You're a idiot you know that right?" I said.

" The one and only right here in the flesh," he laughed back. His lip ring glittering in the sunlight that bathed us.

It is better this way, Ulquiorra thought as he turned away from the view of the girl walking away arm and arm with her newfound companions. Things will be far easier this way. Breaking away from their grasps he watched her as she laughed out loud, the sound like a sweet melody in his ears.

" I don't think that doing cartwheels are very lady like," Joel laughed as he caught her in midair. Cradling her in his arms. Coming up behind him Rukia chopped him squarely in the back of the neck sending him doubling over. " What the heck you do that for?" He complained.

" I don't know just felt like it. Besides who are you to tell her what is and is not lady like. As if someone like you would know."

" She's in a skirt. You can't tell me that doing cartwheels in a skirt is lady like."

" Well it can…"At that moment Ulquiorra's attention faltered from the two Soul Reapers onto Molly who was standing amidst from them staring at her wrist containing the bracelet. Her fingers traced the outline of the bracelet for a moment, then took hold of its thin metal as if deciding weather or not to pull it off. But after a moment of holding the bracelet her hands fell too her side. But her gaze remained turned to the sky.

" Hey Molly is something the matter?" Joel questioned as he approached Molly from behind. She started to open her mouth to speak when Joel grabbed her up and drew her over his shoulder. She squealed and beat his back a smile lighting her face. Turning away from the sight of Joel and Molly Ulquiorra continued his search. He couldn't explain why he had come back this way in the first place. Knowing full well that the Soul Reapers had the girl's safety in hand. He had no real reason to be near her now that they could be separated.

They would protect her. And as much as he hated to admit it Joel would protect her. Even if it cost him his own life, that much Ulquiorra was sure of. But just seeing them like that. His arms wrapped protectively around her, her face filled with embarrassment and joy. It sent that unknowing ripple through him again. What it was he couldn't explain. That was directed more so against Joel than Molly. Hatred perhaps…No it couldn't be that, he didn't deserve Ulquiorra's hate.

And the more he thought about it, Molly and Joel. Joel and Molly the more the ripple of an unknown shock spread throughout him. Even now he could remember Joel's words to him, " I can't even tell her how I feel."

Feelings…emotions…hearts… the things that drove humans and Soul Reapers in their acts. Ulquiorra at one time thought he understood them as the way humans got their points across. How she got her point across. And Molly was no different her every emotion showed on her face weather she wanted it too or not. And the fact that this Soul Reaper, this trash could read and reply to her every emotion and need in ways he could not made him…angry…

This is ridiculous…he thought as he traveled from the rooftop he was standing upon to the next. I didn't come this way just to ponder over that human girl and her companion, folding his hands in his pockets he continued to search. The search that involved finding the hideout of Grimmjow and the other Arrancars. Information he was informed of just moments before letting Grimmjow escape after capturing Molly.

I shouldn't tell you this but since you seemed fucked up enough I'm going to tell you anyway. You're not the only one Ulquiorra there's more of us." Standing to his full height Grimmjow cracked his neck. " I just wanted to test you. To see how strong you've gotten. And you know what, I'm not the least bit impressed. You know longer even have your zanpotoe, or your mask." Shaking his head he laughed. " God you're fucked up. But you know what I can help you out. That is if you can muster up enough strength to actually find me."

At his point in time any information, even if not as helpful was enough. This bond between himself and Molly had to broken before she ended up dead, and his powers damaged beyond repair. Two things that at this point in time he was not ready to deal with.

But at this time his focus was not merely on what would happen in the future but on finding the hideout itself. Which proved to be easier than he imagined. Providing the fact that Grimmjow knew he was coming and like before allowed some of his spiritual pressure to slip through providing a path for Ulquiorra to follow.

"Relax," Joel mumbled in my ear. I continued to stay the way I was my shoulders stiff and my knees locked.

" We can't pass you through the gate until you've calmed down," urged Rukia.

" When you guys said you had to take me to meet someone you never said anything about it being all the way in Japan. Or that we would be going through some weird sprit gate."

" Or that we would be removing your soul from your limp body," Jested Joel. Rukia gave him a stern warning look.

" Look, I understand a lot of the details we didn't give you. But you have to trust us there for the best. Anything we do is not to hurt you. You have to believe us on that." Her eyes were trusting, believable. Without knowing what I was doing I began to nod.

" Alright then," Hitsugaya said. " We can begin." Rangiku stepped forward. Then smiling brightly at me she placed her hand on my chest and began to explain.

" Souls with human forms can not pass through the gate. So we will be removing your soul from your body. In order for you to pass through the gate safely, but don't worry Renji and Rin will be right here watching over your body for you."

Nodding again I took a deep breath. " Ok whatever I trust you guys just do it." Closing my eyes I waiting for pain, the uncomfortable sensation of having my soul ripped from my body. But nothing happened. " Hey have you guys did it ye…" opening my eyes the first sight I took hold of was my body lying on the ground, as if sleeping. Then the faces of everyone who stood in front of me already in their black robes.

" Told you it wasn't that bad," stated Rukia.

" I didn't even feel it," I said in surprise looking at both my hands. They were somewhat see through but still solid.

" We should get going," Hitsugaya replied, " the period between separations vary, we don't know how long we have before it begins to affect Molly."

" Ok," nodded Rin. " Opening the gate now," placing her hands out she took a deep breath. I watched in wonder as the space in front of us opened up revealing a huge portal like entrance, as black as the night itself. Wind burst from both sides lifting my hair slightly from my neck and causing me to step back some.

Grabbing my hand tightly Joel replied, " whatever you do don't let go," he whispered. Too stunned to speak I nodded dumbly. " Alright then lets go," Joel added smiling.

" Ok," I said taking a step towards the eerie black portal.

Jumping swiftly from the rooftop he presided upon Ulquiorra landed squarely in the middle of the lot of the warehouse, where Grimmjow and the others were most likely hiding. Strolling forward he started towards the heavy doors of the warehouse abruptly sensing the presence of a force field of some kind.

Expected… he thought as he lifted his left hand towards the barrier and pushed through gaining no resistance as he did so. It must be designed to allow only those who are Arrancars through. Proceeding he pushed his whole body through. Then nearing the doors he forcefully stuck his hand through and began peeling back the thin metal.

Stopping only when he felt the heavy doors began to open before him. Revealing a woman, half her face hidden in a hollow mask, the other half exposed showed her beautiful sculpture like features. Upon her body was a dress and piece that barely covered her curvy features, but still contained some modesty. " I assume you are Ulquiorra," she replied.

" Yes," he replied.

" Please follow me." She began to walk leading Ulquiorra through the warehouse, which seemed empty to the eye from where he was standing. The only thing populating it being the piles of rubbish and junk left there by humans. But that was the image protruded by the eye; Ulquiorra could feel a presence beyond the illusion. " I am going to have to ask you to suppress your spiritual pressure. Before we pass beyond these walls."

" Very well then," Ulquiorra retorted.

" You may now pass," she replied swiping her hands over the entrance of the wall. Causing it to gap and twist into a doorway bathed in darkness. " You will be greeted furthermore inside," she stated as Ulquiorra began to ascend into the darkness. Disappearing completely from her gaze.

Squeezing Joel's hand I tried not to scream as the air around me began to surge and whip violently. Pulling us further and further through the portal. " Fun huh?" Laughed Joel as he launched us both forward to catch up with the others. Who were already descending towards the light I assumed was our destination.

" Don't let me go," I said nervously as I struggled to keep up with his speed. Turning he grinned.

" Wouldn't dream of it Bootgirl," he laughed. Smiling back I watched in astonishment, as the walls around us seemed to widen and curve in our wake. As we approached the light Joel commanded me to climb on his as he jumped. Nodding I closed my eyes and did as he said.

Almost instantly a light breeze and the refreshing feel of the sun greeted me against my skin. And after a moment I realized we were moving. Opening my eyes I gasped at the sight around me.

" Wow!" I marveled. " We're…we're in…"

" Japan," finished Rangiku.

" Yes," I said, " this is amazing, we went halfway across the world in what seemed like moments." Surveying the scene, I took hold of the many signs and buildings coated in words I couldn't understand. Tightening my grip around Joel's neck as we ran I tried my best to erase the grin that invaded my face, failing miserably. " Wow this is amazing you guys," I cheered. " Jumping from rooftop to rooftop in Japan. I couldn't dream of a better way to skip school."

" Tssk." Sighed Hitsugaya folding his arms across his chest. " It's not that amazing."

" Yeah. Yeah your right," I said sarcastically, " going halfway across the world in a spiritual portal lead by a white headed sprit boy who fights giant monsters with a sword, is not amazing."

Hitsugaya shrugged Rangiku laughed. " Either way," he announced, " we'll here." Everyone stopped where they were. The atmosphere around me suddenly turned serious.

" It looks just like a shop to me," I replied staring down at the store. A flashing neon open sign stood in its window.

" Don't let the way it looks fool you," Rangiku replied. " Its actually pretty homelike inside," she cheered jumping from the roof.

" The guy inside who goes by the name Urahara will be able to help you with the bond." Said Joel.

" Oh…" I whispered. I had forgotten all about that. Following Rangiku, Joel jumped from the roof to the ground in front of the shop. Then sliding open the doors to the shop Hitsugaya welcomed himself in. Standing quietly in the background I watched as two kids no older than Hitsugaya greeted them in Japanese. After a few exchanges of words they turned immediately to me.

" Ah hi there," I waved.

" Hey how's it going!?" Someone yelled behind me. Surprised I leaped suddenly then turned to face who ever it was. Standing behind me dressed in a long black robe and white komodo was a man with blonde hair that stuck messily from a striped hat that covered his eyes. A piece of blonde hair settled on his nose, high sandals on his feet gave him the appearance of being taller.

" Who the are you?" I exclaimed.

He smiled a sort of lax, compassionate smile before answering in English.

" Weren't you listening? I'm Urahara owner of this here shop." His voice was just as relaxed as his smile. And without realizing it I found myself relaxing under his presence. Lifting his head his gaze met mine his eyes were of a greenish brown tint. Then looking past me he replied, " And I presume you guys need something if you brought here all this way just to see me."

" Yes, yes we have," answered Joel stepping forward.

Pulling his hat back over his eyes Urahara smiled his relaxed smile again. " Well step into my shop and I'll see what I can do."

Yay Finished…hail me…hail me…Just kidding…I hoped enjoyed and I will try my best to update a little faster next time. I just hate leaving people waiting while I slack…. thanks again to all who reviewed…I love you guys with a hot passion!!!

Yes blazing…blazing passion…you just don't know! *Blush*